CHAIRPERSON

Joanne is driven to address the underlying causes of Aboriginal disadvantage, and to see the facilitation of healing from complex intergenerational trauma.
Joanne held the position of Operations Manager at the West Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation.  Here she was exposed to the raw legacy of previous government policies that separated families.  This caused her to better understand her own story of removal from her Ngarluma family, culture and identity.  Something she continues to heal from.
Prior, Joanne worked as a metallurgical engineer for a number of years across a broad range of minerals and mineral processing operations within Australia.  Her talent is in assessing large amounts of data to uncover a story, and it connecting that story to the values, vision and mission of an organisation.
Joanne does not believe in charity, but in the empowerment of communities to champion their own wellbeing.  To this end, she is committed to see the key theme of Uluru Statement continue to be rolled out to all aspects of AMRRIC’s operation.  “If it involves the mob, include the mob”.

CHAIR OF FINANCE & RISK COMMITTEE

Karl works for Parks Australia and oversees the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park which is jointly managed by Aṉangu traditional owners and the Director of National Parks.

Karl has had nine years working and living in remote communities in the Northern Territory, the last three years as Chief Executive Officer of the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation in Maningrida. Karl has had extensive experience in engaging with Indigenous communities, working with traditional owners, ranger groups and other stakeholders to achieve social, economic, health and environmental outcomes for Indigenous people.

In the past Karl has worked for both the Northern Territory and Australian governments in a range of roles including business management, accounting, system implementation, strategic planning and corporate services.

Dr Alison Taylor has been a practicing veterinarian for 20 years and has been a partner in a small animal practice in Canberra since 2004. Alison has been involved in delivering animal (mainly dog) health programs in the Northern Territory since 2008. Since 2010, she and the organisation that she co-founded have been providing the service consistently to the same 25 communities in the Barkly and Central Desert regions. During this time, there has been much collaboration with AMRRIC.

More information about Joanne can be found in the Board bio above.

Alex is a Kalkadoon man from Mount Isa, Queensland, but has spent most of his life in the Wadjuk country of Perth. A life-long animal lover, he has a Biology Degree majoring in Wildlife Conservation. Alex became involved in dog management through a role with the Department of Health where he was part of dog health programs. In his current role as a Dangerous Goods Officer with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, he visits Aboriginal communities across WA and ensures their fuel and gas supplies are safe. Alex is passionate about both animal management and Aboriginal welfare, and hopes to use his knowledge and experience to positively influence both areas.

Bindee grew up in Darwin and calls it home, but is enjoying living in Adelaide while she works her way through university study to become a veterinarian.

Bindee is a qualified and experienced Veterinary Nurse that has experience working in General Practices, Emergency Centres and Remote Indigenous communities. Whenever possible Bindee likes to travel to experience different cultures and ways of life. She also has an interest in working with education and dog health programs in the more remote rural communities around Australia.

Bindee shares her life in Adelaide with her Partner Karen and their menagerie of animals at home which are one dog, two cats, one snake and two chickens. She is excited to be a part of the AMRRIC Advisory Group, so she can share her knowledge and experiences with other people and the wider community.