Elders Advisory Group
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The City of Perth kaditj kalyakool moondang-ak kaaradj midi boodjar-ak ngala nyininy, Wadjuk Noongar yoongar wer bandany Aboriginal yoongar yooarme boodjar-ool. Ngalang kaditj Birdiya koora wer yeyi moondang-ak kaaradjiny. |
The City of Perth acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we are situated on, the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation and Aboriginal people from other lands. We celebrate the continuing traditions, living culture, and the spiritual connection to Boorloo (Perth) and the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). We offer our respects to Elders past and present. |
Elders Advisory Group
Our Elders Advisory Group was established following the launch of the City’s first Reconciliation Action Plan in 2018, continuing the relationship between Elders from across not only the City of Perth, but the wider metro area. The City has committed to a journey of reconciliation working together and walking together with the Aboriginal community.
As part of this commitment, the City engages with the Elders and more broadly, the Aboriginal community to ensure history, culture, lore and Aboriginal voice is strongly represented in the City’s projects.
Thank you to the current and previous members of the Elders Advisory Group:
- Uncle Albert McNamara
- Aunty Irene McNamara
- Aunty Muriel Bowie
- Uncle Gerrard Shaw
- Aunty Cheryl Phillips
- Aunty Dot Bynder
- Aunty Beryl Weston
Previous members:
- Aunty Leisha Doollan Eatts (deceased)
- Aunty Margaret Culbong (deceased)
- Aunty Theresa Walley (deceased)
- Uncle Walter Eatts (resigned)
- Uncle Ben Taylor (resigned)
- Uncle Noel Nannup (resigned)
- Uncle Farley Garlett (resigned)
- Aunty Vivienne Hansen (resigned)
Important documents
- Elders Advisory Group Terms of Reference492.8 KB | PDF Document
- Advisory Group Member Handbook3.93 MB | PDF Document