The Ngaanyatjarra Board of Directors, together with the Council’s Group Leadership Team, gathered in Warburton earlier this August to undertake the initial phase of the ‘Foundations of Directorship’ program offered by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
Our Board is a unique blend of community-elected chairpersons from each of the eleven communities in Ngaanyatjarra lands, four female-elected women directors, two non-member directors, and Chairperson Richard Kinari.
During the two-day workshop, the group completed the ‘Governance for Directors’ training, which focused on deepening their understanding of governance obligations, the roles and responsibilities of directors and management, and best practices for board meeting protocols.
A key focus of the workshops was understanding and respecting the significant role of traditional culture, law, and practice, alongside the legislated requirements for Aboriginal Corporations.
With directors from most communities in attendance, we ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment in each session. Content was translated into language, and ample time was allocated for questions and feedback, fostering open communication and a culture of continuous learning.
As Australia’s leading body for director education, AICD provides essential training that the Board and Council are eager to embrace. This program equips us with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out crucial governance work for the communities we serve.
