Young Aboriginal tour guide at Bungle Bungle Range, East Kimberley

Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia

Creating the Foundation for Aboriginal Tourism

ATWA is a DGR-registered charity funding the programs that grow Aboriginal tourism businesses across Western Australia — from the Kimberley to the South West.

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Our impact

Aboriginal tourism is a powerful force for WA.

Independent figures from the most recent industry assessment of Aboriginal tourism in Western Australia.

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Contributed to State incomes by Aboriginal tourism businesses in 2021/22.

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Contributed to WA's gross state product in 2021/22.

New and existing businesses supported through our programs.

Youth in Tourism program graduates.

ATWA · WAITOC

ATWA is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of WAITOC — the peak body for Aboriginal tourism in Western Australia.

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Our Programs

How your support helps.

Three connected programs putting funding to work where it has the most impact.

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Business Support Hub

Essential admin skills, accounting software (Xero, MYOB), scheduling, online booking systems and social media marketing — delivered by Support Hub Coordinators across WA.

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Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator (ATA)

A more intensive mentoring program that pairs a mentor with an Aboriginal business owner to develop business systems, product design, marketing, trade distribution and partnerships over 12 months.

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Young people

Youth in Tourism

Supporting young Aboriginal people to build careers in tourism — through education, work experience, internships, community leader mentoring, life skills and career guidance.

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Operators

Conference Delegate Support

Funding Aboriginal tourism businesses to attend the annual Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) and other national industry events, connecting WA operators to the broader sector.

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