Wunan: Wunan’s purpose is to ensure that Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley enjoy the capabilities and opportunities necessary to make positive choices that lead to independent and fulfilling lives — essentially, to have dreams and a fair chance at achieving them.
The East Kimberley enjoys burgeoning social and economic opportunities, but the challenges and barriers faced by Aboriginal people in sharing the benefits are daunting — particularly for kids and youth.
At Wunan we are focused on using education, employment and accommodation to strengthen the capabilities of Aboriginal people and their families to unlock these choices and opportunities.
Our programs are focused around five strategic priority
areas:
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Education & employment; |
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Accommodation & housing; |
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Community management support; |
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Commercial independence; |
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and Corporate governance and capacity. |
We believe that a number of important factors differentiate Wunan from many other Aboriginal organisations and have contributed to our sustainability and effectiveness:
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A clear purpose and measurable goals |
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Strong organisational capacity and a consistent, longterm focus |
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A stable board and corporate governance platform, including independent specialist expertise |
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Financial independence, allowing us to innovate and take informed risks, critical to finding local solutions |
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A strong reputation for practical outcomes |
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The ability to build practical linkages between
activities, and coordinate services: reducing the risk of
duplication. |
The environment in which Wunan operates is complex and challenging, at a number of levels, but also dynamic, innovative and rich in potential for positive social change.
Looking Forward
Wunan is dedicated to building on our core competencies to ensure that our services continue to address the needs of Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley, and contribute to long-term socio-economic solutions.
To discuss these services further, feel free to contact:
Ralph Addis, CEO
T: (08) 9168 3881 M: 0417 183 805
E: addis@wunan.org.au
Michelle Martin, Public & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator
T: (08) 9168 3881
E: michellem@wunan.org.au
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