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The Marruk Project on the advantages of non-incorporation
November 17, 2016The Marruk Project on community governance
November 17, 2016Waltja women in governance
November 16, 2016What community-controlled governance means at IUIH
November 16, 2016The significance of effective governance for IUIH
November 16, 2016The Governance Truck
March 21, 2013Participants at Reconciliation Australia’s Sharing Success-Indigenous governance workshop in Port Hedland (WA, 26–27 June 2007) likened their community governance to their faithful old community truck. It’s not an unrealistic fantasy. Its been designed to do the job they need it …
Read More Posted in Case Studies Tagged 01 Understanding governanceThe Yiriman Project
March 15, 20132012 Indigenous Governance Awards – Winner of outstanding example of Indigenous Governance in a non-incorporated initiative or project The Yiriman Project was conceived and developed by the elders of four Kimberly language groups; Nyikina, Mangala, Karajarri and Walmajarri. The elders …
Read More Posted in Case Studies Tagged 01 Understanding governanceWalpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation
March 13, 2013Culturally appropriate governance The ‘Mt Theo Program’ was established as a grass roots community outstation rehabilitation program in 1993. In early 2000, the ‘Mt Theo / Yuendumu Substance Misuse Aboriginal Corporation’ was incorporated. In late 2008, the incorporated name was …
Read More Posted in Case Studies Tagged 01 Understanding governanceCheck-up: Effective legitimate governance
March 1, 2013Identiying your community assets and strengths?
February 28, 2013When you are looking to identify your nation, community or organisation’s assets and strengthes, it can help to think about:
| Individuals | Men, women, elders, youth, leaders—their talents, strengths, experience and skills |
| Informal associations | Ceremonial networks, extended families, artists’ collectives, land-care groups, special interest groups, widows’ camps and committees |
| Informal associations for youth | School groups, youth groups and sporting clubs |
| Organisations | Schools, local businesses, churches, health facilities, libraries, childcare and women’s centres, councils and training centres |
| Physical resources | Land, bodies of water, parks, buildings, historical landmarks, transport and infrastructure |
| Cultural resources | People’s knowledge and experience, country, cultural sites and stories, bush skills, language and kinships, laws and customs |
| Program resources | Program funding and services |
Where do your strengths lie amongst this list?