Ms. Patrisha Cerminara(Chairperson): Patrisha is very proud Gamilaori woman who is committed to advocating for fairness, equality and opportunities for local Aboriginal people and families. Born and raised in Yenda NSW and lived in Albury for 38 years and always played an active role within the community primarily based around the well being of young Aboriginal parents and people  with focus on health, education and their well being. Trish passion is well known  for Social Justice.

 

Mr. Bernard Butler: Bernard is proud Aboriginal man and volunteers across various sectors of local community from sporting associations to aboriginal affairs. He places priority on developing an organisation thats demonstrates high values to achieve community goals. Descendent of Yorta Yorta.

 

 

Ms Janice Quale: Janice is strong advocate for the protection of women and children. She believes in balance between the workplace and family/social activities. Descendent of Mutawintji.

 

Ms Avis Gale:  Avis is a book author and believes in justice for Aboriginal people. Especially passionate about and advocates for the acknowledgement and recognition of stolen generations. Descendent of Pitjantantjara.

 

Ms Joanne Taylor: Aboriginal Woman, Joanne provides professional support to stolen generations and believes in justice for everyone and especially believes its time for our young people to be provided opportunities to shine.

 

Ms Trish Stewart(Deputy Chairperson): Trisha's familial links to both A&DLALC and local area are undeniable and she believes the separation between politics and local knowledge must maintain a healthy balance in order to create opportunities for our young people. She is descendent of Wiradjuri.

 

Ms Joy Kelly:  Joy is proud Aboriginal Woman who works in the justice sector and advocates for better support for local Aboriginal people and families. passioante about providing education chanels to our young people.

 

'We acknowledge all of our people and end of the day we believe in and strive for the same as you do - opportunites and safety for our people, cultural identity and respect, equal rights and a life expectancy better than what iti s today".

- From The Board of Directors -