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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maroochydore, Queensland: The new year is traditionally the time when we all decide to make healthy lifestyle changes—get fit, give up the grog, eat better and/or give up smoking! There is no better time to do these things than NOW.
Burrup Peninsula, the Pilbara: Western Australia’s 100th national park is officially open and in a first for that state it is solely owned by Aboriginal people and jointly managed by Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and the Department of Environment and Conservation.
‘It’s taken some time to finalise the arrangements but we’re pleased with the result,’ says Ron Critchley, CEO of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation. ‘We have established a unique management structure which is working well.’
Aputula Aboriginal Corporation ICN 7472 (Community Store)
Kojonup Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1075)
Kojonup, Western Australia: Everyone who walks into The Kodja Place is immediately impressed. Its appeal may be different for different people but all agree it’s a wonderful resource that perfectly expresses the people who have created it.
