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 programs are underpinned by a determination to create opportunities for traditional owners and their families to return to country and ensure a strong future for future generations.
Dambimangari business is built on a philosophy of transparency, accountability and sound prudential management of the community’s earnings.
The Corporation has developed policies designed to support the growth of community assets and the distribution of community benefits.
Priorities include –
A key element of all business activities undertaken by the Dambimangari people is an underlying respect for Dambimangari heritage and culture.
In this context, the Corporation is focused on development of projects in Dambimangari country. The priorities will be businesses or contracts employing Dambimangari people, joint ventures with low risk profiles and sound returns, tourism, scientific or education projects and environmental management initiatives in the parks and reserves under Dambimangari control.
The corporation has already established a sound relationship with the business sector, working with miner Mount Gibson Iron at Koolan Island and investigating new enterprises with the company under an Indigenous Land Use Agreement.
DAC has also established a successful ranger contracting service which operates under agreements with mining companies, research institutions and organisations like the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
The Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation operates under a series of trust agreements which determine the way the community income is invested and distributed.
Dambimangari affairs are overseen by ten directors who are members of an Advisory Trust Board and the Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation.
Representatives of the Dambimangari community are bound by the principles of good governance.
Common income and assets must be managed in the interests of the registered traditional owners and beneficiaries identified in the Dambimangari Native Title Determination of 2011 – and articulated in the Trust Deed.
The decision-making bodies are obliged to respect the rights of all stakeholders and help the Dambimangari people to exercise their rights through open and transparent communication – including encouragement for beneficiaries to attend general meetings.
Boards which have been established to administer various investment and community support programs are required to act honestly, ethically and equitably in all their dealings with stakeholders.
Executive and non-executive leaders abide by Australian laws – and respect the traditional laws and culture of the Dambimangari People.
The directors must ensure that they have access to appropriate information and expertise to make sound decisions and judgments.
They set appropriate public and accountable policies to meet community priorities – and they will ensure that these policies are applied to the decisions and management of Dambimangari affairs.
The Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation Board and management are required to meet the disclosure and operating standards of the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.
For more information contact the Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation
The economic development program will take advantage of the natural assets of Dambimangari country in the West Kimberley region. These include tourist attractions, cultural and heritage icons such as rock art and heritage structures, seafood projects and ranger services, mineral resources regional petroleum development and marine and national parks. DAC has introduced a Visitors Pass system to ensure protection of culture and support funding for the Dambimangari Ranger Program.
Dambimangari Traditional Owners also operate independent tourism ventures that are available to escort visitors to important sites in Dambimangari country.
