To apply for Confirmation of Aboriginality through Congress, please download an application and follow the instructions detailed on the form.
Once complete, please email the form, along with all supporting documentation to the Governance Officer via proofofaboriginality@caac.org.au.
Enquiries about these applications can be made by emailing the above address or calling.
Applications are assessed at Congress Board meetings which occur every two months. Please keep this in mind when expecting a response. Due to the consideration that these applications require, a maximum of ten can be assessed at each Director’s Meeting. Applications in excess of this number will be assessed at the following meeting. You will be advised if this is the case.

Application deadlines
- Board Meeting: 26 February 2026
Application Cut Off Date: 19 February 2026 - Board Meeting: 9 April 2026
Application Cut Off Date: 2 April 2026 - Board Meeting: 11 June 2026
Application Cut Off Date: 4 June 2026 - Board Meeting: 31 July 2026
Application Cut Off Date: 24 July 2026 - Board Meeting: 15 October 2026
Application Cut Off Date: 8 October 2026 - Board Meeting: 25 November 2026
Application Cut Off Date: 18 November 2026
Enquiries about these applications can be made by calling the Legal & Governance Administration Officer, P: (08) 7928 8104, M: 0436 528 600
