Welcome
The Gulf Regional Economic Aboriginal Trust (GREAT) is a large social enterprise with a strong focus on economic development.
GREAT is a charitable company limited by guarantee.
GREAT was established to transition assets of the Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust (ADBT) to a new, more appropriate corporate structure which is more in line with the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
GREAT’s charitable purpose remains the same and aligns with the original purpose of ADBT when the fund was established in April 1998. ADBT has not changed it will still provide small business assistance and loans as well as grants for community and youth for leadership and sport.
GREAT’s mission is to create an enterprise culture that fosters economic empowerment through the following:
- Identify, promote and support Aboriginal businesses in the Gulf;
- Develop business networks within and beyond the gulf region;
- Attract other funding and financing agencies to support GREAT activities;
- Invest in joint ventures with private enterprise; and
- Manage regional investments beyond the life of the Century Mine.
Economic Development
Download our Economic Development documents:
- Economic Development - a panacea- 726 KB PDF file
The real (UNAPOLOGETIC) solution for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal communities - Economic Development in Action- 1531 KB PDF file
GREAT walk their talk with $30m (self-funded) in assets and no debt.