Kuruma Marthudunera Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Unit 5/9 Hedland Place, Karratha WA 6714

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T (08) 9185 5005 F (08) 9185 6006

WELCOME TO THE AUGUST EDITION OF KMAC NEWS

SEPTEMBER EDITION 2017

WE SAY GOODBYE TO AMANDA WHEELER It's with a heavy heart that I leave your family to return to mine in Perth. My tenure as KMAC CEO has been a rich learning experience. You have shared with me the beauty of your country and the strength of your culture. You have made me laugh out loud with your stories. You have taught me the difference between the "white fella and the black fella way". And, most importantly, you have helped me to understand what we can all do differently to get better outcomes for Pilbara Aboriginal people. For all of these teachings, I will be forever grateful. Special gratitude to: former KML Independent Director David McMahon who was my initial introduction to KML and KMAC, Jason Masters for helping me to settle in and understand the K & M structure, Gloria Lockyer, Cyril Lockyer and Elaine James for their cultural mentoring. I would like also to acknowledge the support of the KMAC & KML Boards and KMAC Staff. They are a stellar group of people working hard to deliver quality services their member. Please remember this when you meet them in the street. Thank you all for allowing me, a white girl from Perth, to be part of your community. It has been a privilege to work for you for the past two years. It has been a very meaningful journey.

Forum of Directors of Indigenous Organisation (FDIO) The Forum for Directors of Indigenous Organisation (FDIO) is a professional network offering tailored information and support for all those engaged in the governance and operation of Indigenous or Aboriginal corporations, trusts, businesses, joint ventures and community organisation. Kim, Patrick & Amanda attended an information session on the 29th August in Perth. Each prepared to share so openly and honestly their thoughts and experiences about being on a TO Board, working in their community and the value of Independent directors.

Kuruma Marthudunera Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Unit 5/9 Hedland Place, Karratha WA 6714

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T (08) 9185 5005 F (08) 9185 6006

STAFF UPDATE The office and the KM community welcome a new friend. We are pleased to announce Alan Hudson, Brooke St James & Amy Jakoljevic to the KMAC family. Alan took up the role of CEO on the 15th September. In his last role as a Chief Executive Officer of Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Alan was responsible for the day to day running of the Council (a local Government Body under the Local Government Act NT), an area of nearly 8,000 square kilometres with three major townships and a population of approximately 3,500 people. Alan is an experienced senior manager with a strong commitment to ethical, empathetic yet pragmatic corporate governance at the highest levels, achieved within government, statutory authorities and as the manager of non-government organizations within both the commercial and not for profit sectors. We also welcome Brooke St James. Brooke who commenced on the 28th August and replaces Craig Huxtable as the new Manager, Member Services & Wellbeing Programs. Brooke’s background is in aboriginal community development and engagement, cultural heritage management, and project development. Brooke has a wealth of experience in the development and management of internal business structures and procedures, and the development of strategic organizational plans, along with the planning, co-ordination and implementation of community projects and programs. An accomplished strategic planner with over 10 years’ experience working with PBCs and Aboriginal Corporations, Brooke is passionate about capacity building and the development of projects and programs which assist in building and representing strong, self-determined communities. Brooke has previously held positions at Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation, and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation, along with running operations for a heritage management consultancy, and working in an advisory role in indigenous economic development. Brooke is incredibly excited to join KMAC and to work in partnership with the K&M community to deliver projects and programs that contribute to the independence and wellbeing of K&M people. Amy Jakovljevic has begun her position as the new executive support officer for the KML trust. Amy will be located in the KMAC office as a part time staff member. Amy was born and raised in Kununurra where we had a mango plantation and moved to Geraldton when I was 11. When she was 26 she started on my Pilbara adventure and moved to Paraburdoo. Since 2006 I have worked in Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Wickham, Dampier and now in Karratha. I’m a coffee loving furmumma to two cats and two Labrador’s. Amy started at KML two weeks ago in the role of Executive Support Officer. She has a strong background working as an administrator across a number of industries, including mining, engineering and manufacturing. She considers herself as analytical, problem solving and communication skills to be some of my core strengths. She has always established and maintained strong working relationships and a genuine camaraderie with peers, line managers and senior management.

Amy Jakovljevic

Brooke St James

Alan Hudson

Kuruma Marthudunera Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Unit 5/9 Hedland Place, Karratha WA 6714

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T (08) 9185 5005 F (08) 9185 6006

CULTURAL HERITAGE UPDATE

LAND ACCESS Please see the contact details below. These are the pastoral station owners. Please contacted should KM people want to exercise Native Title rights within the pastoral lands Digby and Leanne Corker – Red Hill Pastoral Station Phone: 9184 5136 Email: redhill3@active8.net.au Michael Percy – Yalleen Station Phone: 08 91841134 Email: yalleen@bigpond.com

CAT PRESENTERS KMAC is seeking expressions of interest from KM people who would like to be a Cultural Awareness Training (CAT) presenter. CAT is delivered to various groups, including Rio Tinto and Sodexo employees. Please contact Jaylene Lockyer at the KMAC office on 9185 5005 to express interest. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, LANDS AND HERITAGE – SENIOR HERITAGE OFFICER The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage are seeking an experienced individual to undertake the role of Senior Heritage Officer. This is a permanent fulltime position. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50D of the WA Equal Opportunity Act.The position is located in South Hedland (although it may be possible to locate the position in Karratha or Roebourne and applications are also encouraged from these areas).the successful candidate will:

Undertake project work relating to Aboriginal heritage, across Western Australia in line with the strategic direction of the heritage directorate including the provision of advice to external stakeholders relating to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop heritage projects to preserve and protect Aboriginal Sites Support the Team Leader in identifying and achieving heritage outcomes in line with the agreed Directorate outcomes.

For further information please call Robert Reynolds on (08) 9845 7330 or email jobs@daa.wa.gov.au .

mailto:redhill3@active8.net.aumailto:yalleen@bigpond.com

Kuruma Marthudunera Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Unit 5/9 Hedland Place, Karratha WA 6714

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T (08) 9185 5005 F (08) 9185 6006

UPCOMING MEETING DATES 12th October – CP Agreement Meeting

26th October – KMAC Board Meeting

26th October – Return Directors Nomination forms

10th November – KMAC Youth Forum

16th November – CP Relationship Committee

24th November – KMAC AGM

THEA MENDELSOHN Thea was previously a KML independent director for the last 6 years. She was kind enough to step into the role as interim CEO whilst the KMAC board were conducting interviews for the CEO. Thea has been in the KMAC office for six weeks while the Board was recruiting a new CEO. Thea says “KMAC is a very busy place and it is great to see how far things have moved forward in the year since she was last with the KM group. Part A Native Title determination is fabulous news and Part B is hopefully on the way. Cultural Heritage Management and Member Services and Well Being programs are now in full swing with and with well-planned directions, excellent management and clear benefits to the KM people who are now managing their own community affairs so confidently. The KM group has a great reputation in the community, and a bright future. It has been a great pleasure to be back in the family and she now has painting of the Hamersley Ranges to remind her of KM country.”

KMAC YOUTH FORUM We are holding a youth forum in the KMAC office on the 10th November.

This will be to discuss what the group would look like having our own KM council. We are aiming to develop leadership skills, discuss topics that are important to KM youth, create a change to the community and ensure that the views of the young KM people are being heard when decisions are being made. We are seeking 6 members from the ages of 16 – 25 years. Transport can be arrange if you would like to attend and lunch will be provided.

If you are interested please call the office and speak to Lilly for further information.

COMMUNITY BBQ – WICKHAM We would like to say a huge thank you to all that came to the last community BBQ in Wickham & Roebourne. Special thanks to Jarell & Edwin who cooked the feed for us all. If numbers that attend continue to decline we will no longer be having them anymore.

Thea Mendelsohn