Walalakoo Aboriginal Coporation in Derby, Western Australia | Community organisation

Walalakoo Aboriginal Coporation

Locality: Derby, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9191 1234

Address: 70a Stanley street 6728 Derby, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.walalakoo.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Nyikina Mangala Rangers have been busy this week conducting cool season aerial & ground burning operations. The Grant Range was the focus for the aerial burning with the aim to protect the Black Footed Rock Wallaby habitat from late season hot fires that frequently occur in this area. A large fire scar was burnt around the base of the range using the DFES helicopter. A total of 750 incendiary caps were dropped to achieve this goal. As a result there now is a fire break ...around the range which will help stop those late season hot fires. The ground burning was in and around the Camballin Community to protect homes and critical Infrastructure such as communications towers and town water supply. Fire mitigation is very important work the Rangers carry out in the cool season. Cultural knowledge tells us that cool season fire reduces the risk of late season hot fires which do so much damage to country and community. The Nyikina Mangala Rangers would like to thank our partners #DFES & #WWF for helping make these burns possible. Nyikina Mangala Rangers Caring for Country.

23.01.2022 You are invited to join DAHS and Derby for the launch of our TV Health commercial. I wanted the Derby community to have the chance to see the commercial before it goes live the next day. I think there is nothing worse than seeing something on TV about your town and not knowing about it beforehand. When: Wednesday 30th September 5.00pm 7.00pm. A sausage sizzle is provided along with free DAHS giveaways. Where: Derby Sports Rec please bring a chair/blanket to sit on.... What: we will show our 45 second clip that will be broadcast on GWM and 7seven for 6 weeks (including during the Footy Grand Final) and then 8 weeks on social media. The clip is focused on aspiring to be something or someone that looking after your health will help you achieve what you want in life. It has a particular focus on young people and is applicable for all age groups. Live: the campaign goes live on GWN and 7seven on Thursday October 1 2020. If you can’t join us, don’t worry you’ll see us on TV Kind regards Lyn Dr Lynette Henderson-Yates Dip. Tch., B. Edn., M. Edn., PhD, Adv. Dip. Leadership & Management Chief Executive Officer Derby Aboriginal Health Service Council

21.01.2022 www.walalakoo.org.au/new-bl//11/19/annual-report-2019-2020

20.01.2022 Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation (RNTBC) Directors and members Annie Milgin, Linda Nardea and Hilda Grey have collaborated with researchers Sarah Laborde and Sue Jackson of Griffith University, to publish a peer-reviewed article in a scientific journal. The article is available at the link below. It discusses Nyikina expertise on Nyikina Country, both in terms of ecological relationships and reciprocal relationships of care. The authors encourage sustainability scientists a...nd water planners to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners so that custodial relationships under Indigenous law are given equal consideration commensurate with authority/legitimacy attributed to hydro-ecological science and federal and state legislation. The paper itself may be found here: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com//10/pan3.10149

19.01.2022 Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile removed from Snake Creek- near Camballin Parks and Wildlife Service and the Nyikina Mangala Rangers recently removed and relocat...ed a 3.93m Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile from Snake Creek near Camballin in the West Kimberley. The crocodile was known to be a problem crocodile as it was showing aggressive behaviour towards local fisherman. Upon capture the crocodile was named Redman after the longest serving Nyikina Mangala Ranger. The crocodile has now been relocated to the Malcom Douglas Crocodile Park in Broome. Visitors and locals are reminded that the Kimberley is Croc County. BE CROCWISE by following these guidelines: Avoid fishing from the same spot and stand well away (5m) from the water’s edge Be extra careful when fishing alone Do not enter the water to throw or retrieve your cast net. Don’t paddle, clean fish or discard food scraps at the water’s edge Supervise small children at all times Don’t take dogs with you while fishing- their presence may attract crocodiles Please report dangerous Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile behaviour to Parks and Wildlife Service, Broome on (08) 9195 5500. See more

19.01.2022 Grant Range, cool season burning to protect the endangered Black Footed Rock Wallabies

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16.01.2022 Meet Shaquille, a Nyikina Mangala Ranger. WWF-Australia has been working with the Nyikina Mangala Rangers to protect the black flanked rock wallaby since 2012. Thank you to Lotterywest for your support on this work. #WorldRangerDay

16.01.2022 Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation held its quarterly Board meeting on 23rd & 24th April 2020. This was a virtual meeting via zoom attended by a majority of Board Directors and Cultural Advisors Due to the resignation of Board Member Norah Gunyan, the Board of Directors nominated and approved Rosita Shaw to replace her as a Casual Director till the Next AGM. The Board of Directors are now as follows: ... Robert Watson, Wayne Bergmann, Tina McMahon, Rona Charles, Linda Nardea, Kimberley (Beau) Watson, Darren Green, Cyril Archer, Neville Poelina. The Cultural Advisers are as follows **Rosita Shaw, *Joseph Milgin, *Andrea Green, David Banjo, Jeffery Jamieson, Harry Watson, Annie Milgin, Jeanie Warbie Names with asterisks ** near them are also directors This appointment is consistent with the provisions of the Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation Rulebook S.7.9-7.11. The Board also approved the appointment of an executive committee created by Board Delegation to enable business continuity till the next Board Meeting.

16.01.2022 Walalakoo is looking for a local Derby-based person who can help us to take and maintain meeting minutes for our Directors and Cultural Advisors Meeting on the 14th and 15th of December. You must be able to write a complete and accurate record of the meeting, including meeting date, time and location; who was in attendance; a summary of the discussions for all agenda items; and a record of all official votes taken. Minutes must be completed in a timely manner and made availa...ble for the Committee’s approval by COB Friday 16th of December. Prior experience will be highly regarded. Proven relevant experience in a similar role, PBC’s and/or similar organisations. Relevant experience in being able write a complete and accurate record of the meeting. Advanced written and verbal communication skills with ability to readily adapt to communicating effectively to any given audience. Skilled in Microsoft word and working with formatted tables. All enquiries with examples of previous work to Dannielle Carter (08) 91 911 234 or [email protected] by Friday 4th December 2020. Salary is based on $35 per hour. Rates inclusive of GST.

15.01.2022 Nyikina Mangala Rangers have finally caught the 4 metre Saltwater Croc in Snake Creek! Please be Crocwise when near our rivers and creeks.

14.01.2022 On 27/10/2020 Yimardoo Warra Nyikina Mangala Rangers travelled out to Yarri Yarri to do an asset protection burn. The rangers spent the afternoon putting in fire breaks to ensure the burn could be controlled and completed safely. It was a great result and not even some overnight rain slowed the completion of the burn the next morning. The rangers felt good leaving, knowing the community would be safe from any wildfires from lightning in the lead up to the wet season. Main background photo L-R - Ranger Coordinator Kyle Raina, Raymond Charles, William Watson, Redman Watson, and Head ranger Jeremiah (Modra) Green. photos supplied by Yimardoo Warra Niykina Mangala Rangers

10.01.2022 RANGERS CATCH BIG CROC The Nyikina Mangala rangers have succeeded in catching a four-metre crocodile that's been hanging around Snake Creek in the southern K...imberley in recent months. Head ranger Jeremiah Green says the crocodile has been seen regularly at the popular fishing spot near Camballin. "The croc has been humbugging people when they go out fishing, and stalking them," he told ABC Kimberley. "He comes up close sometimes, and even the tourists were getting bothered - one lost a dog a couple of years ago." The Parks and Wildlife Service helped the team install a trap in February, which the rangers then baited and monitored. This week the male reptile literally took the bait. Ranger coordinator Damian Giles said it turned into a good training exercise. "The Parks and Wildlife service came out this morning and assisted the rangers to pull the crocodile out," he said. "He's gone off for retirement now, to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park in Broome." "The people that use that river on a regular basis I think are glad to have him out of there, because there are children playing on the waters edge sometimes, which is not ideal but it does happen." The Nyikina Mangala rangers are now focused on trapping another worrisome crocodile hanging around at a Fitzroy River crossing nearby. Nyikina Mangala rangers, including Jeremiah Green in the white cap.

06.01.2022 Working in a remote, beautiful and affordable part of the Kimberley in Western Australia, WAC is calling for applications for the multi-faceted position of Coordinator, Special Projects. Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation (‘WAC’) is the Registered Native Title Representative Body Corporate (RNTBC) of the Nyikina Mangala people from the Kimberley region in Derby, Western Australia. The position is based in Derby and offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate... with working for a not for profit organization in a remote area. Applicants must address the following selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage economic development projects in cross cultural and remote environments under pressure and meet deadlines. Proven capacity to identify economic and other opportunities and deliver meaningful outcomes for/with Indigenous traditional owners. Demonstrated ability and interpersonal skills to work with Indigenous people at a community and organization level. (Experience in the Kimberley will be well regarded). Demonstrate understanding of Land Management, Economic development, Native Title processes and Aboriginal Heritage issues facing West Australian Indigenous peoples. Demonstrated experience working/liaising with different tiers of government in the management of traditional owners’ rights and responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to support corporate governance including Board Meetings, AGM's, and day to day financial management activities. Proven ability to report on the performance of projects against KPIs, including the collection and preparation of information for output/outcomes reporting. A current driver’s license. A willingness to submit to an Australian Federal Police and working with children checks. Salary Package and conditions: Up to $90,000 inclusive of: Superannuation 9.5% Allowances including district allowance, annual airfare where applicable, air-conditioning subsidy, rental assistance where applicable, salary sacrificing options and 5 weeks annual leave. Use of company vehicle within reasonable limits This is a full-time role for a 12 month period with possibility of extension. If you are interested in this role please please email your employee application form, resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the above selection criteria. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent are encouraged to apply. Applications close 5pm, Friday 9 October 2020, however, WAC reserves the right to start the recruitment process immediately. Please contact Dannielle Carter on (08) 91911234 or write to [email protected] if you have any queries.

05.01.2022 This important cultural work led by Nyikina Elder, Mum Annie Nayina Milgin was celebrated in Derby, West Kimberley on the night of Sunday 16 November. The Nyikina Mangala Community came together to celebrated the launch of ‘Woonyoomboo the Night Heron’. The multi-touch and animation book about Woonyoomboo, a Creation Ancestor for the Nyikina people produced with Sharing Stories foundation was led by Senior Cultural Custodians of the Nyikina community that teaches the journ...ey of Woonyoomboo. The event also celebrated the launch of the Nyikina Seasonal Calendar developed in partnership between the community and Sarah Laborde from the National Environmental Science Programme (NESP) Hub. Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation would like to thank the Nyikina Mangala Elders, Walalakoo sub-committee, Yi-Mardoowarra Rangers, Yirriman Women, and Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre for all their assistance and to our event presentation partners Sharing Stories, who made this happen. #nyikina #woonyoomboo #westkimberley #seasonalcalendar

04.01.2022 World Ranger Day!

04.01.2022 It's World Ranger day! Hi my name is Damien Giles the Nyikina Mangala Ranger Coordinator. Today is World Ranger Day. I'm going to be taking over the Walalakoo FB page for the day as well as an Insta-takeover of WWF Australia Instagram page to share photos and our stories. Look out for Shaq's Story about protecting the Black Footed Rock Wallaby. https://www.instagram.com/wwf_australia/?hl=en The Nyikina Mangala Rangers work Along the Fitzroy River from King Sound to the Grea...t Sandy Desert. Just under 27,000 sq kms There are so many different projects the Rangers work on over the year. Our extensive threaten species program is something the Ranger take great pride in. From Black Footed Rock Wallaby, Sawfish research, Bilby surveys, Night Parrots, River flow research, crocodile management, cool season burning and fighting wild fires. The Ranger do it all and so much more. Today I'm going to share some photos of their work. Hope you enjoy and celebrate World Ranger Day with us. See more

04.01.2022 The Nyikina Mangala Rangers have again succeeded in catching a 4.1 meter saltwater crocodile over the weekend that's been hanging around Myroodah Crossing, an old swimming spot in the Walalakoo determination area. The Nyikina Mangala rangers Albert Watson, William Watson, Raymond Charles, Darren Green, Hottoe Skeen and Head Ranger, Jeremiah Green (Modra) had just moved the trap last week based on their extensive knowledge of the area and of seasonal croc movements. With t...he aid of the Parks and Wildlife services team, the Rangers got the affectionately named ‘Myroodah ‘ out this morning to move to the crocodile sanctuary in Broome. This croc had to be removed because it was humbugging Local Looma mob when they go fishing down the river said Head Ranger Modra. Photos supplied by Nyikina Mangala Rangers

01.01.2022 More pics of the Nyikina Mangala Rangers in action for World Ranger day!