Aboriginal Communities
Government Guidelines for Aboriginal Communities
There are currently strict restrictions for people travelling in and out of remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. These restrictions will help protect communities from the spread of the virus:
- You can only enter or leave if you are a resident of the community
- You can enter for family or cultural reasons
- You can enter and leave for supplies, emergencies, education, and some other exceptions.
- If you break these rules, you can be fined up to $50,000
- Printable poster
- Click here for full rules
Key Government Announcements:
- 14 May: All WA students to return to school from next week
- 20 April: A Guide for Funerals and Sorry Business during the coronavirus pandemic
- 3 April: Changes to funeral arrangements due to COVID-19
- 27 March: Stay in your community and if you can, stay home
- 26 March: Access restricted to protect people living in the Kimberley and remote Aboriginal communities
