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Uncle Anthony Egan Joins Elders' Voice Standing Group - Treaty Victoria
The First Peoples' Assembly, the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria, proudly welcomes Uncle Anthony Egan to the esteemed Elders' Voice Standing Group - Treaty Victoria.
As preparations for negotiating a Statewide Treaty with the Victorian Government later this year gain momentum, the Elders' Voice Standing Group assumes a pivotal role in providing cultural guidance to the Assembly's elected Members. Together, they are committed to paving the way for a brighter future, rooted in respect, understanding, and shared prosperity.
Uncle Anthony Egan, a respected member of the Bunurong community, brings a wealth of experience and commitment to his new role. His involvement in various committees, including the Reconciliation committees, Phillip Island Nature Parks, Westernport Water, South Coast Dhelk Dja, Bass Coast Reconciliation Network (BCRN), Bass Coast Health - First Peoples Advisory, and Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, underscores his dedication to representing Indigenous interests and fostering community empowerment.
The Assembly, comprising 32 Members elected by Aboriginal communities across Victoria, is actively engaging with communities to gather ideas and feedback in preparation for the upcoming negotiations. The Elders’ Voice Standing Group, with Uncle Anthony Egan among its esteemed members, will provide invaluable cultural insight and wisdom throughout the negotiation process.
As preparations for negotiating a Statewide Treaty with the Victorian Government later this year gain momentum, the Elders' Voice Standing Group assumes a pivotal role in providing cultural guidance to the Assembly's elected Members. Together, they are committed to paving the way for a brighter future, rooted in respect, understanding, and shared prosperity.
Uncle Anthony Egan, a respected member of the Bunurong community, brings a wealth of experience and commitment to his new role. His involvement in various committees, including the Reconciliation committees, Phillip Island Nature Parks, Westernport Water, South Coast Dhelk Dja, Bass Coast Reconciliation Network (BCRN), Bass Coast Health - First Peoples Advisory, and Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, underscores his dedication to representing Indigenous interests and fostering community empowerment.
The Assembly, comprising 32 Members elected by Aboriginal communities across Victoria, is actively engaging with communities to gather ideas and feedback in preparation for the upcoming negotiations. The Elders’ Voice Standing Group, with Uncle Anthony Egan among its esteemed members, will provide invaluable cultural insight and wisdom throughout the negotiation process.
BUNURONG LAND COUNCIL ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
APPOINT NEW CEO
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Jody Irwin, who will join the organisation in January 2024. Ms Irwin was the unanimous choice of the CEO selection panel which interviewed five finalist candidates in December 2023. Over 120 candidates were considered for this important position.
This will be Ms Irwin's second Aboriginal Corporation leadership role, having been CEO of Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation) from 2019-2023 where she provided well-regarded senior stewardship of the corporation through a very challenging time for the region. She brings considerable strengths in strategy and operations planning, program delivery, organisational improvement and staff development. The selection panel particularly valued her commitment to building positive team culture through respectful leadership and mentoring, and her track record in building member engagement in the corporation's key role as an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. Jody holds a Bachelor of Business, Graduate Certificates in Indigenous Communities and Public Health and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
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This will be Ms Irwin's second Aboriginal Corporation leadership role, having been CEO of Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation) from 2019-2023 where she provided well-regarded senior stewardship of the corporation through a very challenging time for the region. She brings considerable strengths in strategy and operations planning, program delivery, organisational improvement and staff development. The selection panel particularly valued her commitment to building positive team culture through respectful leadership and mentoring, and her track record in building member engagement in the corporation's key role as an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. Jody holds a Bachelor of Business, Graduate Certificates in Indigenous Communities and Public Health and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
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Bunurong land council's cultural collaboration at new pakenham station
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation are excited to collaborate on the design of the new Pakenham Station Precinct as part of the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project. The design of the station incorporates materials, landscaping, and structural elements that honour the rich history and Stories of Country in the local area. The project is set for completion in 2025, contributing to the Pakenham Line's transformation into a level crossing-free route. This complements the Metro Tunnel, expanding capacity, granting access to new CBD stations, and enhancing service reliability for Pakenham and Cranbourne line commuters. Read more about the project here.