The six regional corporations have recently held ballots to elect their first member-elected boards. The successful candidates will begin their terms at the end of their corporation’s upcoming general meeting.
Dates have also been announced for the upcoming general meetings. Only eligible members of the regional corporation will be entitled to attend and vote at these meetings. If you are an eligible member you will receive a meeting notice and agenda 21 days before your meeting. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact SWALSC.
Congratulations to the following member-elected directors:
Wagyl Kaip Aboriginal Corporation first member-elected board
Mervyn Eades
Malcolm Williams
Jeanice Krakouer
Oscar Colbung
Will begin their terms following the general meeting on:
Saturday, 11 June — to be held in Kojonup + online
Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation first member-elected board
Kevin Fitzgerald
Norman Pickett
Michael Blurton
Murray Yarran
Will begin their terms following the general meeting on:
Saturday, 18 June — to be held in Northam
Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation first member-elected board
Diana Ponton
Kerri Ann Winmar
Rosemary Walley
Vickey Hill
Will begin their terms following the general meeting on:
Saturday, 25 June — to be held in Maylands + online
Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation first member-elected board
Nicole Casley
Stephen Van Leeuwen
Chontarle Bellottie
Tony Hansen
Will begin their terms following the general meeting on:
Saturday, 2 July — to be held in Busselton + online
Yued Aboriginal Corporation first member-elected board
Gail Beck
Benny Woodley Snr
Diane Yappo
Trevor Walley
Will begin their terms following the general meeting on:
Saturday, 9 July — to be held in Moora
Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation first member-elected board
Cheryl Martin
John Penny
Michael Cartledge
Lynette Narkle
Will begin their terms following the general meeting on:
Saturday, 16 July — to be held in Bunbury
Thank you to everyone who voted in these ballots, and to those who put themselves forward as candidates. The more people who get involved, the stronger and more effective our regional corporations will be in their work to support and advance Noongar culture.