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Meet Our Board

Meet our Board of Directors, all respected members of our local Aboriginal community, who provide their time, skills and experience to make sure our service runs efficiently and effectively and meets the needs of the community.


WE NEED MORE DIRECTORS!

We currently have a vacancy for a Directorship for someone who has a passion for improving the lives of Aboriginal people. The Board meets 6 or 7 times a year, usually every second month for a few hours each time. The current board is made up of local Bundjalung people, with a mix of professionals and community experience and knowledge. We are particularly keen to fill the current vacancy with a Bundjalung person who has a good eye for governance, strategic planning, community capacity building and business development. 

If this sounds like a role that would suit you, please contact us here.

Uncle Phil Roberts- Chairperson

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Uncle Phil is passionate about Namatjira Haven. The Haven was founded by his father, Pastor Frank Roberts, and Uncle Phil has his father's vision always in heart and mind. Phil joined the Board as Chairperson in 2013.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 30th December, 2019

Author: Rechelle Roberts

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Uncle Bill "Jub" Smith

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Uncle Bill joined the Board in 2015. His own lived experience of being a resident here some years ago means we have an authentic voice speaking to what is effective in supporting men through our Gulgihwen Program. Bill is a renowned local musician, regularly busking around Lismore and Byron Bay performing his original songs about life, love and healing.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 30th December, 2019

Author: Rechelle Roberts

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Aunty Gwen Hickling

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Aunty Gwen joined the Board in 2017.  Aunty Gwen worked for decades as a health worker supporting Aboriginal people to improve their health. Although now retired, Gwen is still a strong advocate for closing the gap in health outcomes between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 30th December, 2019

Author: Rechelle Roberts

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Aunty Sandra Bolt

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  Aunty Sandra joined the Board in 2014.  Aunty Sandra worked for decades as a social worker supporting Aboriginal women and children. Although now retired, Sandra remains as passionate as ever about the need for more services for local Aboriginal women and their children.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Rechelle Roberts

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Aunty Jenny Smith

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  Aunty Jenny is our longest serving current Director having joined the Board in 2010. Aunty Jenny is the Workforce Manager at the Local Health District, and is at the forefront of ensuring Aboriginal people and services like ours can navigate pathways through mainstream health services.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Rechelle Roberts

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