ATWA - creating a foundation for strong, resilient and sustainable Aboriginal tourism businesses
Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia (ATWA) was created as a subsidiary of WAITOC, in order to diversify funding and sustainability, moving away from the reliance on cyclical State Government funding. ATWA is registered as a charitable body, with the purpose of accepting philanthropic funding, donations and corporate sponsorships, increasing resilience and enhancing opportunities to reach under-supported regions across the state, and improving the development of Aboriginal tourism entrepreneurial expertise.
Through WAITOC, empowers communities through our advocacy, capacity building, and marketing of tourism businesses. ATWA promotes authentic experiences, collaborates with stakeholders, and leverages resources for sustainable growth. Crucial in preserving cultural heritage, ATWA drives economic empowerment while engaging Aboriginal communities in decision-making and fostering tourism development. While having worked with businesses in the Perth region and Broome for a number of years, ATWA’s support has allowed the employment of new representative mentors in Albany to service the South West, Geraldton to service the mid West/Coral Coast, and Kununurra for the East Kimberley region.
