– Introduction
– What does “Wunan” mean?
– The Wunan/East Kimberley region
– Indigenous disadvantage in the East Kimberley
– Addressing the challenge
– Looking forward – the plan ahead
– Relevant publications and other suggested reading
There is a clear and obvious need to
improve socio-economic outcomes for Aboriginal people
in the East Kimberley. This unacceptable situation
is widely recognised, and has been the subject of endless
studies, strategies and political machinations. Yet
scant attention has been paid to ensuring the development
of effective and robust organisations that are capable
of partnering with government and the private sector
to effectively implement new initiatives.
A critical component of such an approach
is the ability of long-term local institutions to harness
and coordinate resources from outside the region to
achieve effective solutions on the ground in the East
Kimberley.
Wunan has developed a clear
and sustainable strategic approach to facilitate greater
engagement by Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley
economy. Wunan has established a charity
foundation structure (including Deductible Gift Recipient
status) and has a demonstrated track record of successfully
implementing projects that create pathways for Indigenous
people to achieve employment outcomes and improved
life choices.
Wunan’s focus on sustainable
economic development works to address key socio-economic
challenges in 3 ways:
| 1. |
Delivering direct employment
and training outcomes for Aboriginal people to
grow independent income-earning capacity and
reduce welfare dependency; |
| 2. |
Developing enterprises that are
Aboriginal owned and controlled to enhance Indigenous
participation in the East Kimberley economy;
and |
| 3. |
Developing income sources independent
of Government to fund strategic community development
initiatives that help alleviate poverty and improve
key socio-economic outcomes for Aboriginal people. |
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