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Mara Melaythenner Aboriginal Corporation sees opportunities to promote Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and Country in…
Now, the corporation is giving a large block of pastoral land a new life as a space for community connections. It’s a long-term vision for Pairrebeenne/Trawlwoolway man and director, Grant 'Tank' Shaw, who has returned home to Country and formed a positive network of people to make it happen.
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The myCorp online lodgement portal (mycorp.oric.gov.au) and Register of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
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Directors of corporations are a passionate mob, who feel strongly about doing their best for the corporation and their…
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Inducting and onboarding directors is an essential process for all corporations. Governance experts Jess Bulger…
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In this CATSI Conversation we’re looking at record keeping – what it means and why it’s important to members and the…
Learn moreKeeping recordsReporting and stakeholdersLaw, rules and obligationsEnd-of-year tasksMinutes of meetings
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Each Monday, Voice of Hope Aboriginal Corporation welcomes up to 40 First Nations women to a healing workshop. It’s a chance to yarn, heal and create connections, with the goal of returning to community strong after prison.
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In 2013, Elders in Canberra came together over a shared concern about the services provided to First Nations people leaving prison. The community wanted returning members to have stronger, more culturally responsive support.
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Family and community are always welcome at Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre. It’s an open space where visitors drop in to view exhibitions and talk to staff. Staff and community members bring children to play and be involved.
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An idea to build an inclusive cricket carnival sparked a corporation’s journey to support overall community wellbeing through sport.
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With a drive for continuous improvement and a focus on education and training for its staff and board, Gindaja Treatment and Healing Indigenous Corporation has grown a strong, dedicated team. They’re leading the way in good governance processes. With an organisation running efficiently, Gindaja’s…
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When Nate Weatherall started Mad Proppa Deadly, he wanted to be a music mentor for young people – something he wished he’d had. As a young musician, he felt he could have used more support to take his skills, confidence and career to the next level.
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Based in Alice Springs, NT, BushMob Aboriginal Corporation is a safe and supportive home for young people experiencing trauma. This might be from exposure to substance abuse or violence, or created through mental health, structural or legal barriers.
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An informative board report contains management, operational and financial and enables directors to clearly assess how…
Top tips from the conversationIdentify essential operational details. This could be information such as management updates, financial records and other measurements aligning with strategic goals or a business plan.
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The Returning Indigenous Corporation’s culturally driven programs have been reconnecting people with culture, Country…
Ella Noah Bancroft is the CEO Founder and a Director of The Returning.
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From grassroots beginnings as a fishing advocacy group, Joonga Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation has become a thriving organisation. It’s providing local jobs in land and sea management on projects that care for Country on the NSW south coast.
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Conflict and disagreement on a board can be good for a corporation, but they also have the potential to lead to complex…
Top tips from the conversationHealthy disagreement on a board is a good thing. Disagreement can bring different perspectives and different ideas. It brings out differences of opinion. The issue is when the differences become a source of conflict.
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It’s important to clearly understand the role of the board as well as know what the differences are between corporate…
Top tips from the conversationDistinguish differences between corporate and cultural authority. Be mindful of understanding rules and obligations under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) while still respecting cultura
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Examinations can identify governance issues and concerns, but also offer helpful advice for corporations to improve.…
Top tips from the conversation Don’t worry – examinations are positive. Examinations look at what corporations do well and how they can improve.
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Dordanup Wardandi women have facilitated events and celebrations on Country since time began. During a winter solstice…
As the group played From Little Things Big Things Grow, an idea was raised to reform the Nala Boodja Eco Clan Aboriginal Corporation (Nala Boodja). The corporation would bring people together going forwards – to share songlines, facilitate storytelling and create wellbeing programs.
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Under the CATSI Act all directors are equally responsible for the decisions made by the board – the chair isn't the…
Top tips from the conversationA chairperson is first among equals. They may lead the board, but they have the same voice and the same vote as every other director. The chair has more responsibility, but not more power.