The Gumala Trust - GIPL

20/10/2026

Updated Community Conduct Statement

We've recently updated our Beneficiary Code of Conduct to help keep this page safe, respectful and welcoming for everyone.

You can read the full updated Code of Conduct here:

https://www.gumalatrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Beneficiary_Code-of-Conduct-Oct-26.pdf

The Gumala Trust is committed to maintaining a respectful and safe online community and we welcome genuine questions and constructive conversation. For sensitive updates, commenting may be limited to protect the wellbeing of Beneficiaries and staff.

Please remember that Gumala Beneficiaries are expected to follow the Code of Conduct whenever engaging with the Gumala community, whether in person, over the phone, via email or here on Facebook.

Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and supportive community.

17/10/2026

Would You Like a Printed Annual Report?

We posted hard copies of the 2025-2026 Annual Report to all Beneficiaries aged 55 and over.

If you would like a printed copy, please email us your postal address to [email protected], and we'll send you one.

16/10/2026

Survey Results Now Available! 📝

The results of the 2026 Beneficiary Consultation Survey are now available to view through the link below:

https://www.gumalatrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-Beneficiary-Consultation.pdf

700 Beneficiaries completed the survey, helping test the ideas raised during the 2026 face-to-face consultation sessions and identify the priorities of the broader Beneficiary community.

The feedback will help the Gumala Trust develop changes, programs and initiatives in response to the input provided.

Thank you to all Beneficiaries who contributed their feedback.

15/10/2026

2026 AGM & Consultation Wrap-Up | Thank you, Beneficiaries! ️

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, voted, asked questions, and shared feedback at the 2026 Gumala Trust AGM and Consultation. This year saw record participation, with over 1,800 Beneficiaries attending.

Swipe through the tiles, or read the summary below:

📊 Key Financial Highlights

- 11% investment return
- $39.6 million in total revenue
- Less than 7% spent on administration costs
- $28.3 million distributed to Beneficiaries in the last quarter

👉 Announcing Gumala Direct

- A new model of direct cash distributions straight to Beneficiaries
- Designed to cut red tape and lower administration costs so more money goes directly to you.
- Forecast to put up to an extra $40,000 in the pocket of each Beneficiary over the next 10 years.

🗣️ What We Heard From You

Key discussion topics included:
- Gumala Direct and long-term investments
- Governance, transparency, and membership
- Housing and community support programs
- The historic underpayment and economic opportunities

💰 AGM & Consultation Payment Processing

Purchasing Cards: Payments were processed on Monday, 12 October. Funds are loaded and ready to use.
Direct Deposit (Cash): Please allow 5–7 business days for bank processing. We recommend checking your bank accounts from Friday, 16 October.

Thank you once again to all Beneficiaries for your continued guidance, and participation.

12/10/2026

AGM Payment Reminder 🔔

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's AGM. It was wonderful to welcome a record number of Beneficiaries and see such strong engagement throughout the day.

A reminder that payments are now being processed:

💳 If you chose to receive your payment on your Purchasing Card, it should have arrived yesterday.

🏦 If you chose direct deposit, please allow 5-7 business days for the payment to reach your account. We recommend checking your bank account from Friday onwards.

Thank you again for your participation and support. 🧡

10/10/2026

Wondering how your funding application gets processed? We’ve outlined the step-by-step process below 👇

1. Funding application form is submitted through the GAC portal.

2. GAC assesses, approves, and processes the application for payment.

3. GAC sends the list of approved payments to GIPL on Monday afternoon (emergency assistance is reviewed on a case-by-case basis).

4. Once received, GIPL verifies and processes the payment on Tuesday, with funds received 24 hours after being processed.

08/10/2026

Introducing Gumala Direct – Your money, directly to you 💰🤝✨

You’ve told us you want direct control over your own funds.

And we believe the time is now.

The Gumala Trust will offer a new model of direct cash distributions straight to Beneficiaries.

What does this mean?

• You will be able to choose to receive your money directly, or through your Gumala Trust purchasing card – it’s up to you.
• We will save a lot of money on admin costs – and that will go straight to you.
• By cutting extra costs, we estimate we can double the money available for distribution. That’s up to an extra $40,000 in your pocket over the next 10 years.

What happens next?

• The Gumala Trust Board is continuing to look at the best way to set up Gumala Direct.
• By early 2027, a legal structure will be ready to put in place.
• We will invite you to an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) early next year, where we will explain what happens next.

Want to hear more? 🧏

Join us at the AGM & Consultation this Friday to get the full story, ask questions and see how we’re planning to put your money back in your hands! 🙌

07/10/2026

ICYMI 👀

In case you missed our recent How-To Session for the AGM, you can catch up anytime by watching the recording.

The session covers how to join the AGM online, take part in voting, and access support if you need a hand on the day.

🎥 Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/hel4XcqdGOw

Need help?
📧 GAC Member Services: [email protected]
📞 Vero Voting support (login and voting issues): 1300 702 898 and [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you online! 😊

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/10/2026

Need a hand getting ready for the 2026 Online AGM? Join one of our online help sessions!

We’ll walk you through how to log in, ask questions, and vote during the meetings.

🗓️ Session 1: Monday, 5 October at 11am AWST
🔗Link: https://us.list-manage.com/DXUFbnUKfeu?e=334fcebc28&c2id=2126a57641d5bd0d8577fd38ae9f41d2

🗓️ Session 2: Wednesday, 7 October at 11am AWST
🔗Link: https://us.list-manage.com/1B6kPpVQqTL?e=334fcebc28&c2id=2126a57641d5bd0d8577fd38ae9f41d2

Easy step-by-step guides are also linked below:

Step‑by‑step written guide:
🔗Link: https://us.list-manage.com/SttIEJE4PII?e=334fcebc28&c2id=2126a57641d5bd0d8577fd38ae9f41d2

Shared device viewing guide:
🔗Link: https://us.list-manage.com/4lElr04O67y?e=334fcebc28&c2id=2126a57641d5bd0d8577fd38ae9f41d2

Code of Conduct:
🔗Link: https://us.list-manage.com/EbeplN_RsTP?e=334fcebc28&c2id=2126a57641d5bd0d8577fd38ae9f41d2

We look forward to having you join us online.

03/10/2026

Important update regarding your 2026 AGM consultation payments!

You can receive:

• $750 for attending the Gumala Trust online consultation

• $750 for attending the GAC online consultation

💳 Payment Options: Choose to receive your payment on your Purchasing Card or directly into your bank account.

🚨 Deadline: Please fill out the form below to confirm your payment choice by Thursday, 8 October.

https://us.list-manage.com/5AGr60PhpK7?e=334fcebc28&c2id=2126a57641d5bd0d8577fd38ae9f41d2