2012 Indigenous Governance Awards finalists
August 13, 2012 by Mt Theo
Filed under From the CEO, News
We are very proud to tell you we have been selected as a finalist in the biennial 2012 Indigenous Governance Awards.
Over 100 applications were receive by Reconciliation Australia and WYDAC is among the eight finalists.
For more information, please visit the Reconciliation Australia website for more information!
From the media release:
2012 Indigenous Governance Awards finalists
Category A: Outstanding examples of Indigenous governance in Indigenous incorporated organisations
Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC)
Yuendumu, Willowra, Nyirripi and Lajamanu, NT
Formerly known as the Mt Theo Program, WYDAC was established as a grassroots community outstation rehabilitation program in 1993 to address chronic petrol sniffing in the remote Northern Territory community of Yuendumu. Led by founders and Order of Australia recipients Peggy Brown and Johnny Miller, WYDAC has since transformed itself into a substantial and diverse multi-million dollar organisation.
Current programs focus on youth development and leadership, employment and training, juvenile justice diversion, and respite and rehabilitation across the communities of Yuendumu, Willowra, Nyrripi and Lajamanu. By championing ongoing and effective partnerships between Kardiya (whitefellas) and Yapa (Warlpiri), WYDAC has not only eliminated petrol sniffing in the community, but has developed a strong, effective and principled governance model.
