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Get the governance right and the rest follows

Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC [ICN 7002]

Far north Queensland: What distinguishes Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is a big heart, strong drive and a bold vision.

Forging a future

Warnayaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7035)

Northern Territory: The Lajamanu community’s strong sense of ownership and involvement in the Warnayaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation add up to jobs and a prolific output. Members are helping to build avenues for selling their artwork while at the same time protecting their future, not only for themselves but also for their children and grandchildren.

Tackling the big issues

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3615)

In 2000 a group of Aboriginal leaders from the Pilbara region in WA got together to establish the Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC). Since then AAC has grown from a staff of four to over 50 under the leadership of a fully engaged board and CEO dedicated to building partnerships, sustainable enterprises and a ‘humble and accountable’ organisation.

Learning about whales

Goojarr Goonyool Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3559)

Kimberleys, Western Australia: For many years now Goojarr Goonyool Aboriginal Corporation has been monitoring humpback whales from its isolated cliff-top perch at Pender Bay.

Taking the bush tucker trail

Guriwal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1784)

Yarra Bay, Sydney: The area around La Perouse where the old mission once stood is steeped in Aboriginal history. Thousands of years ago Aboriginal people camped in this place. Seafood was plentiful and bush tucker was easy to find.

Health care in the far south

South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1550)

Cygnet, Tasmania: The South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation—or SETAC as it is popularly known—lies in the far southern corner of the island. For a long time this corporation has provided aged and primary health care to Aboriginal people living in the south-east region.

QRAM and the Black Star network

Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (Aboriginal Corporation) (ICN 4726)

Cairns, Queensland: Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (Aboriginal Corporation) [ICN 4726]—known as QRAM— is breaking new ground as it pursues its goal of providing better radio services to remote parts of Queensland.