Being a good chair
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A chairperson is first among equals. They may lead the board, but they have the same voice and the same vote as every other director.
A 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 board should be a reflection of the purpose and objectives of the corporation.
On Yolŋu Country, in East Arnhem land in the NT, a community-led initiative is connecting generations and celebrating culture through innovative new media projects.
Goŋ Wanhurr Indigenous Corporation has a focus on making stronger and more sustainable Homelands and connecting them with the world. Mixed media and performance arts are being used as storytelling avenues for Yolŋu culture.
The Ngarigo Toomaroombah Kunama Namadgi Indigenous Corporation is forging bonds with businesses and local community in the Snowy Mountains area of New South Wales. Their goal is to maintain, nurture and share Ngarigo culture, and keep Country not just alive, but flourishing.
Correspondence between the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and the Northern Land Council regarding compliance of the Top End (Default PBC/CLA) Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (ICN 7848) with s141-25 (2) of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). Correspondence includes emails, letters, briefs, memos, meeting notes and file notes.
Correspondence between the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and the Minister for Indigenous Australians or her office regarding compliance of the Top End (Default PBC/CLA) Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (ICN 7848) with s141-25 (2) of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). Correspondence includes emails, letters, briefs, memos, meeting notes and file notes.
Correspondence between staff of the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations regarding compliance of the Top End (Default PBC/CLA) Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (ICN 7848) with s141-25 (2) of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). Correspondence includes emails, letters, briefs, memos, meeting notes and file notes.
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Since 1989, Jungarni-Jutiya Indigenous Corporation has supported the safety and wellbeing of families who live in remote parts of northeast WA. The name ‘Jungarni-Jutiya’ means ‘straight path’ in Jaru language – Jaru and Kija peoples are the Traditional Owners of the surrounding lands.
PAMS teams understand and consider the spiritual, social, economic and cultural wellbeing in overall health. This personal approach to healthcare assists with client treatment while also supporting everything surrounding getting treatment, whether it’s travel, health education or family support.
In 2022–23, PAMS provided 42,000 services and supported the health of nearly 4,500 Aboriginal people in the East Pilbara region, including in the communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, Kunawarritji and Newman.
In Northwest Queensland on Kalkadoon Country, in the town of Mount Isa, the team at Mithangkaya Nguli (‘To Always Stand Up for Something’ in Kalkatungu language) – Young People Ahead (MNYPA) is leading strong children and youth programs with community voices at the centre.
The corporation was founded on a collective desire to make a space for Aboriginal people facing challenges, particularly children and young people at risk. Its founding Elders envisioned a platform that would empower children and young people, help them grow, and build a strong sense of community.
The team at Marigurim Yalaam Indigenous Corporation for Community Justice (MYICCJ) is working tirelessly towards a better future in justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
MYICCJ has come a long way in the past 2 years. From being on the brink of folding in 2021, the board, including one community Elder and people who work in a variety of areas, worked with ORIC to get MYICCJ back up and running to thriving – where it is today.