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Michael Bell Chairperson Mr Michael Bell was appointed to the board of the company in October 2002. He was elected as Chairperson in May 2005. He is a Ngunnawal man who lives in Yass and is father to 3 boys. Michael has a demonstrable commitment to serving the Aboriginal community, he is involved with several Aboriginal organisations dedicated to serving the community, including the National Indigenous (HACC) Reference Group, among others. Michael further assists the community with soci-economic development, particularly in the areas of aged care, employment and education. He is committed to the further development of employment and education for Aboriginal people through his involvement with Buranya Aboriginal Corporation – an Aboriginal land care group. Buranya was the winner of the 2009 NSW Land Care Awards – NSW category.

Jim Wright Deputy Chair Mr Jim Wright was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in October 2002. He was elected to the position of Deputy Chairperson in November 2005 and continues to serve the company in this position. Mr Wright is a descendant of the Anaiwan, Dunghutti, Wonarua and Gweagal people and has lived in the Newcastle area for 52 years. He is married with five sons and has 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr Wright is the current Chairperson/Business Manager of Youloe-Ta Indigenous Development Association Inc, Chairperson of the Yarnteen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corp and Chairperson of the Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd. Mr Wright is a past chairperson of the Sydney/Newcastle Regional Aboriginal Land Council and served as a councillor for the Many Rivers ATSIC Regional Council for 15 years and as an ATSIC Commissioner for one three-year term. His ATSIC portfolios included sport, youth, elders and disability. Mr Wright has a deep involvement in Aboriginal affairs in the Hunter region with a keen interest in the development of education, employment, economic and sporting opportunities.

Anthony Ashby BCom, CA Mr Anthony Ashby was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in September 2007. Mr Asbhy is a Gamilaraay-Yuwaalaraay man from north-western NSW. He is married with two children, loves the South Sydney Rabbitohs and is actively involved in providing support and professional services to the Aboriginal community. Mr Ashby holds a Bachelor of Commerce (UNSW) and has gone on to complete post graduate qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor. He holds a Public Practising Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and provides these professional services to the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal sectors.

Eddie Briggs Mr Eddie Briggs was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in October 2002. He is a director of the Kamilaroi Aboriginal Housing Corporation and is a former national committee Member of the Aboriginal Medical Health and Research Association and the Northern Tablelands Region Aboriginal Land Council. Mr Briggs has a long and distinguished career in Aboriginal affairs and has been recognised by the community for his efforts in advancing Aboriginal issues.

Matilda House Aunty Matilda House was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in May 2006, she was born and raised in the Cowra district in central western NSW. Matilda has multiple Aboriginal ancestries, identifying as a Walgalu speaking Ngambri Women and also proudly acknowledging her Wallabalooa (Ngunnawal), Pajong (Gundungurra) and Wiradjuri ancestries. Matilda particularly identifies with the country of her great grandfather known as Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams who was born in the Namadgi - Gudgenby area in 1838. Aunty Matilda is a proud mother of four, grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of one. The name Canberra is derived from the name of Matilda’s ancestral group, the Ngambri and was government gazetted as ‘Canberry’ Station in 1834. In 2006 Matilda was presented with ‘ACT Citizen of the Year Award’ by the ACT Government acknowledging her hard work and efforts in promoting and maintaining Aboriginal culture and rights for ATSI people within the ACT. In 2008, Matilda provided the historic ‘National Welcome To Country’ for the 42nd Opening of Federal Parliament and Opening of the Australian Government’s 2020 National Summit. In 2009, Matilda created history by being the first Aboriginal person to provide a National Welcome To Country for the Heads Of State visit by the King and Queen of Spain.

Allan Lamb BA (Language & Linguistics), Grad Dip Business Management Mr Allan Lamb was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in August 2002. He is a Yuwaaliyaay and Wiradjuri man and lives in Goodooga in north-western NSW. Mr Lamb gained his Bachelor of Arts (Language and Linguistics) and is currently doing his Masters, Indigenous Knowledge in Languages and Linguistics at the Bachelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education in the NT. He is a Director of the Muurdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation. Mr Lamb was also an ATSIC Councillor for the Muurdi Paaki region for 15 years. Mr Lamb’s interests are family, Aboriginal language and culture, and he follows the West Tigers rugby league team.

Gina Milgate BCom, Grad Dip Bus Stud, Grad Cert High Ed Ms Gina Milgate was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in September 2007. She is an Aboriginal woman from the Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri clans of NSW. Gina has an undergraduate and post graduate degree in marketing and management and a teaching degree in higher education. She is currently employed as a researcher for the Australian Council for Educational Research. Gina’s strong background in marketing and education has helped her contribute widely to the community, in particular through projects that educate and inform parents of Aboriginal children with disabilities, promote and motivate Indigenous students, and projects that promote social awareness within the community. In her role as a researcher at ACER and through her participation in Indigenous affairs, Gina contributes to programs and policies at local, state and national levels that make a difference and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Norm Newlin BA (Hons), Assoc Dip Adult Education, JP, “Living Book” Campbelltown Mr Norm Newlin was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company in November 2004 he is a descendant of the Worimi people and a war veteran. He has an honours degree in communications from the University of Technology. Mr Newlin is a published poet and conducts readings as part of the “Living Book” program at Campbelltown Arts Centre and Singleton Library. Mr Newlin’s involvement in Aboriginal affairs spans almost half a century and he sits on numerous Boards including Membership of the NSW/ACT Aboriginal Legal Service and the Campbelltown City Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee. His tireless efforts on behalf of the Aboriginal community were recognised in 2006 when he received the Campbelltown City Council Heritage Award. He is also a Justice of the Peace and works with detainees of Long Bay Gaol as an Aboriginal Elder.

Katie Wyatt BCom Ms Katie Wyatt was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company on 2 July 2009. Ms Wyatt is a business and communications consultant operating in Melbourne. Ms Wyatt has strong experience in human resources and people management. Her particular expertise is developing internal communications frameworks, human resource documentation, training and development materials, tender documents and online marketing materials. Ms Wyatt currently works as a change management consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as being a freelance writer. Prior to that Ms Wyatt was a change management consultant with Accenture. She began her career working as a University Cadet for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Ms Wyatt is originally from Western Australia, where her father was born in Meekatharra and continues to work with Indigenous people in regional WA. Her brother is a Member of the Western Australian Parliament. She recently returned to the West to get married, but lives in Melbourne with her husband and pet beagle named Indy.

Yvonne Stewart Assoc. Dip of Aboriginal Studies, Health Sciences Ms Yvonne Stewart was appointed to the board as a member-director of the company on 2 July 2009. Ms Stewart has a strong management background with Indigenous organisations, particularly in health and housing. She also has experience in strategic environmental management and cultural and natural history. Throughout her career Ms Stewart has developed high-level skills in project management, stakeholder engagement and liaison with government agencies and local communities. Ms Stewart holds positions on several boards, committees and organisations, she is Chair of the Arakwal National Parks and Chair of the Cape Byron Lighthouse Reserve Trust, Byron Bay. Ms Stewart is a representative on the NSW Marine Parks Advisory Committee (DECC); Environmental Trust Grants Committee; Land Alive Trusts Committee; Byron Shire Council Reference Group; the Regional Advisory Committee; and the Environmental Protection Authority, Department of Environment and Climate Change. Ms Stewart is former Chair of the Aboriginal Cultural Advisory Committee (DECC). Ms Stewart holds an Associate Diploma of Aboriginal Studies, Health Sciences from Monash University.