WARNING: Aboriginal people are warned that this web site includes pictures of people who are deceased
WARNING: Aboriginal people are warned that this web site includes pictures of people who are deceased
The Dambimangari office reopened on July 30 after a two month closure to complete a strategic review of the group’s operations. Office staff will resume their support roles and the rangers, who continued dry season activities during the break, will be completing major works program before the end of the year. The office will be […]
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Dambimangari Chairperson Rowena Mouda and CEO Ken O’Neill have outlined key targets to follow the corporate restructure for Dambimangari’s future operations. The restructure was reviewed earlier this year. Rowena Mouda said directors and staff had been working diligently to ensure the corporate re-structure was ready to manage the challenges ahead. The principal objectives include Good […]
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The Australian Wildlife Conservancy in collaboration with Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation is conducting a fire management program across Yampi Sound Training Area and the Dambimangari Indigenous Protected Area. The program, from mid April to June 30, is part of an annual “right time” burning strategy to reduce the risk of wild fires in the region. Aerial […]
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Investing in Dambimangari country Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation has reaffirmed the group’s commitment to transparent assessment processes for businesses wanting to invest in projects on Native Title Land Chairperson Rowena Mouda says the Board is happy to support business development which contributes to the wellbeing of Dambimangari people. “However, it’s important that developers understand our […]
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Caption: Peter McCumstie and Kimberley MLA Josie Farrer at the opening of Dambimangari headquarters in December 2015 Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter McCumstie has retired for medical reasons. The 62-year-old administrator is planning to “sort some medical issues” before embarking on a round-Australia travel program with his wife Annette. In his seven-year […]
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Edmund Jungine, Dambimangari’s Ranger of the Year for 2017, has become an ambassador for the group’s programs and people in the Kimberley region. The 27-year-old father of two is a quiet achiever for the Dambimangari team of five permanent rangers and 10 casuals. He has completed training programs for most of the key areas of […]
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Dambimangari Rangers Amon Jungine and Jordan Barunga with AWC Kimberley Operations Manager Toby Barton, Vice Chair of the Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation Warren Barunga and Indigenous Protected Areas Manager James Mansfield. A unique partnership between the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation will lay the foundations for one of Australia’s most important environmental management programs. […]
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New Dambimangari Chairman Rowena Mouda plans a major role for her community in managing marine parks and heritage areas of a “Kimberley Paradise” The community is investing in new technology and training to establish the capability to work in partnership with government and scientific agencies The strategy will support a long-held ambition for many Dambimangari […]
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A tribute to Donny Woolagoodja, a living treasure, by Stephen Arrow. Donny Woolgoodja, who turned 70 last month, remains an iconic figure in the Dambimangari community. On Tuesday, October 10, a small mob of friends and family gathered at the Uniting Church in Booragoon to celebrate the 70th year of an Australian living treasure. His […]
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Chairman of Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation, Francis Woolagoodja, has stepped down from the Board and retired as a director of the organisation. He will continue serve as a member of the Joint Marine Parks Management Board and the Chairman of the Wanjina-Wunggurr Prescribed Body Corporate. Mr Woolagoodja was chairman of Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation for two years […]
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