Eligibility for the Flexible Program
All Gumala Members are eligible for this program if:
- 18 years of age or older
- Registered Beneficiary Status
- Submit a completed application form with supporting documents such as invoices, quotes, enrolment confirmations, or supporting letters where required
Approved student Beneficiaries turning 18 during the financial year must complete a Membership Application before accessing funds.
Payments are generally made directly to suppliers, businesses, organisations, or service providers.
We do not make reimbursements.
55+ Years Program – receive an extra $1,000
All Gumala Beneficiaries are eligible for the 55+ program if:
1. They are 55 years of age or older.
2. They turn 55 in the course of the financial year from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
If you are eligible, you do not need to apply for this extra $1,000 in funding as it will be automatically added to your Flexible Program balance based on your date of birth.
Program Eligible for Purchasing Card
Overview
The Flexible Program provides eligible Beneficiaries with access to funding across a range of support areas that promote wellbeing, education, health, culture, housing, and community participation.
This program has a program limit of $1,830 per Member & will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Program Usage Guidelines
The Flexible Program is designed to support Beneficiaries and their immediate family across a broad range of areas that improve wellbeing, cultural participation, education, health, housing, recreation, and community connection. Funding may be used to support participation in arts, music, cultural activities, workshops, and creative projects; improve access to technology for communication, education, employment, and training; assist with healthy living and general wellbeing needs; and provide support for medical and health-related expenses, including treatment, travel, and healthcare services.
The program also assists with maintaining safe and reliable transport, improving household living conditions through home repairs and maintenance, and supporting pathways toward home ownership. In addition, funding may support participation in sporting and recreational activities, as well as attendance and participation in Lore ceremonies and cultural practices. Applications are assessed on individual circumstances, and supporting documentation such as invoices, quotes, medical evidence, or supporting letters may be required.
Supporting Documents
1. Program application form
2. Tax invoice or quote
Items available under the program
- Arts cultural activities, workshops, & creative projects
- Technology, computers, mobile phones, & related equipment
- Health, wellbeing, & household living support
- Vehicle repairs, servicing, registration & safety costs
- Home repairs, maintenance, & renovations
- Home Ownership & settlement support
- Sport, recreation, & community participation costs
- Lore ceremonies, cultural travel, & related expenses
- Travel, accommodation, & approved associated costs where applicable
Items not available under the program
- Alcohol & tobacco products
- Gambling e.g. Lotto
- Quick loans, Cash & Jewelry
- Gaming consoles or accessories
