Recent celebrations at South Alligator River in Kakadu National Park have marked an important milestone in a long journey. For the past 10 years it has been a dream of a dedicated group of people to set up a regional health service that was not only culturally sensitive to the needs of the community but also controlled by the community.
Today that dream is a reality.
For over 30 years Orana Haven has been helping the community. It started from premises in Brewarrina in far-north New South Wales but now operates from nearby Gongolgon. In 1979 it incorporated under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976—an earlier incarnation of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006—making it one of ORIC’s oldest corporations.
Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation is growing quickly in size and in ambition. Its members are the Nyiyaparli people whose country is traditionally located south of Marble Bar in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
The corporation represents its people in matters associated with their native title claim, which includes all negotiations and business dealings.
Western Australia: Few organisations match the sweeping breadth and diversity of Ngaanyatjarra Council (Aboriginal Corporation). In fact, you might say it is unique.
Incorporated in 1981, it has over the years grown into a multi-faceted concern that now forms the centre of the Ngaanyatjarra group. It includes:
Queensland: The Kalkadoon people will not forget 12 December 2011. On this day patience and fortitude were rewarded when the Federal Court of Australia recognised their native title rights.
‘It’s been a long, hard struggle,’ said Kalkadoon applicant Doug Bruce. ‘This is finally where we wanted to be.’
The Kalkadoon people first lodged their native title claim with the Federal Court in 1994.
Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance Aboriginal Corporation
So many corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) are working hard for their communities and achieving results. 'They are a rich and diverse group, all providing opportunities and services in different ways for members,' says the Registrar, Anthony Beven.
Bina-waji Nyurra-nga Aboriginal Corporation
Halls Creek, Western Australia Roy and Helen Wilson have long held a shared vision of creating a place where young people can come to learn, be comfortable with their surroundings and develop the drive, motivation and confidence to become truly 'work ready'. It's been an ambition which they are now turning into reality.
Karrabing Indigenous Corporation
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.
