LOWER RIVER MURRAY
OVERVIEW
The Lower River Murray, Lakes and Coorong region is home to the Ngarrindjeri Nation, who joined the Jawun network in July 2015. The Ngarrindjeri’s traditional areas extend one hour south-east of Adelaide from Mannum, and downstream through Murray Bridge and Victor Harbor and along the coast through Goolwa to Cape Jervis, including Lake Alexandrina and Yarli (Lake Albert).
In this region, there is a growing desire among Ngarrindjeri people to create a future centred on caring for country, which incorporates respect for traditions, cultural responsibility and self-determination. Current initiatives are focused on policy development and research, land management and developing a sustainable Ngarrindjeri regional economy.
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY
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KUTI CO
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MOORUNDI ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY CONTROLLED HEALTH SERVICE
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NGARRINDJERI LAND AND PROGRESS CORPORATION
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NGARRINDJERI REGIONAL AUTHORITY
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NGARRINDJERI RUWE EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES
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NGOPAMULDI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
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RAUKKAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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NGARRINDJERI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
FIELD TEAM
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General Manager, Regional Investment
Dave leads Jawun's regional portfolio, working alongside Indigenous organisations, corporate partners and government stakeholders to support community-led outcomes across Australia. He provides strategic leadership across regional investment priorities, long-term partnerships and initiatives that strengthen capability, self-determination and sustainable impact.
Prior to joining Jawun, Dave spent eighteen years with Westpac, holding leadership roles across retail banking, Indigenous banking, wealth and investment services, financial solutions and risk. His commitment to Indigenous affairs includes serving as National Co-Chair of Westpac's Indigenous Employee Action Group, Brothers & Sisters, contributing to Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives, and completing a Jawun secondment with Ganbina in 2013.
Passionate about the power of partnership, Dave believes lasting impact is achieved through collaboration, shared learning and Indigenous-led solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys permaculture, camping and outdoor adventures with his wife and three boys.
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Regional Director Lower River Murray & Far West Coast
CASE STUDIES
Case studies show how Jawun secondees have achieved real results. If you are interested to learn more about Jawun's work in this region, click on the case studies below.
NGOPAMULDI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
WILD EATS
