The thrill and excitement of the Nicky Winmar Carnival and Kirby Bentley Cup will expand to Geraldton with the launch of the first ever Jambinu Carnival.

Hosted by the Stephen Michael Foundation on behalf of West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) and Rio Tinto, the inaugural event will provide Aboriginal boys and girls aged 13 to 16 an opportunity to put their skills on display in a round robin tournament.

The carnival is expected to feature more than 150 participants with players representing Geraldton, Mullewa, Northampton, Morawa, Carnarvon, Burringurrah, Shark Bay, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet, Cue and Meekatharra.

Stephen Michael Foundation chief executive Paul Mugambwa said the Jambinu Carnival would provide greater opportunities for young players, as well as coaches and support staff, from the region.

"For years we have seen firsthand the joy, excitement, and passion that the Nicky Winmar Carnival and Kirby Bentley Cup bring to players, coaches, and the community in Perth. Whilst these events have featured some regional teams, we have known that there are many more participants in the regional and remote communities that simply haven't had the chance to play in the event due to high costs and logistics required to travel to Perth. The Jambinu Carnival provides this opportunity not only for youth involved in playing but local community members as coaches and support staff," he said.

"We are extremely grateful for the overwhelming support being offered from local service providers in the promotion and coordination of the event namely, Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation through Adrian Bartlett who has been instrumental in putting this special event together."

WA Football Commission CEO Michael Roberts said the expansion of the Nicky Winmar Carnival and Kirby Bentley Cup into Geraldton demonstrates the popularity of the event.

"This event provides a participation and development opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players and coaches and brings the community together to enjoy a great day of football," he said.

The Foundation noted that the Jambinu Carnival would not be possible without the support of Rio Tinto, the event's principal partner.

Rio Tinto Chief Indigenous Affairs Advisor Adam Lees said providing development opportunities through sport to Aboriginal youth "is incredibly important and it also helps to lay the foundation for stronger and healthier communities".

"It's through collaborative partnerships like this, that we can continue to help improve social outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Australia," he said.