Gadalargan

About Us

Who we are

We are the Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl People of the West Kimberley.

Driving and delivering economic, social, cultural, environmental and
community outcomes for Jabirr Jabirr/ Ngumbarl people

PBC

Gogolanyngor Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (GAC) is the Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) for Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl (JJN) people of the North Kimberley as authorised by it’s members on 6 July 2018

Members

It is estimated that there are around 650 JJN people, 358 of who are active members of the PBC. Members are descendant from 23 apicals as noted in Determination.

Determination

Native Title Part A (WCD2018/004) was determined on 2 May 2018.

Native Title Claim Part B (WCD2020/002) was determined on
23 February 2020

Governance and Leadership

Board of Directors

Our organisation is governed by a local board of directors, made up of respected members of the Djarindjin community.
We ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of our people and that every dollar is used to generate long-term value.
Directors are elected by members of GAC at its annual general meeting. Current Directors are:

Henry Augustine Chair
Appointed 20/11/24 2 years
Donald (Bugsy) McKenzie Vice Chair
Appointed 20/11/24 2 years
Hasmah Haji Mohd Noor
Appointed 22/11/24 2 years
Ramlie Haji Noor
Appointed 22/11/24 2 years
Amon Wade
Appointed 22/11/24 2 years
Marcus Ter Haar
Appointed 22/11/24 2 years
Katheleen Watson
Appointed 22/11/24 1 year
Jaden Howard
Appointed 22/11/24 1 year
DeShaun Matsomoto
Appointed 22/11/24 1 year
Greagan Maher
Appointed 22/11/24 1 year
Wendilyn Torres
Appointed 22/11/24 1 year
Magdalene Aragu
Appointed 22/11/24 1 year