Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation

"Giinagay "Welcome"

Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation is situated in the (Gumbaynggirr Nation), reaching from west to Ebor on the New England mountain range, north to Grafton and south to Stuarts Point, Eungai Rail/Creek in NSW. The Nambucca Valley is located between Coffs Harbour 50km to the north and Kempsey 55km to the south.

Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation is nestled in the beautiful Nambucca valley and situated on the crossroads of the three major townships of Bowraville, Macksville and Nambucca Heads. The Nambucca valley can boast to having beach fronts, rolling plains and mountain views, it is an ideal place in which to bring up a family, operate a business and most people who come here to visit don't won't to leave.

Historical View

Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation was formed in 1994, following years of work from the Nambucca Valley Koorie Network Committee. They developed and submitted for a Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) proposal to the former Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and was successful with their application.

Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation officially opened for business on the 15th of April 1996. After purchasing the former "Palm World" site at 7 Wirrimibi Road at Newee Creek, situated on a two & half hectare property and had it's first intake of CDEP participants on the 6th of May 1996.

Ngurrala Service Provision

Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation strategic plan focus, includes development of an overall business and marketing plans for the below mentioned services.

* Job Services Australia
* Indigeous Employment & Economic Panel
* Training Room Facility
* Land Conservation/Management and River Restoration Work
* Habitiat Nesting Boxes
* Community base Activities

Conclusion

Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation operations have been set up to provide opportunities for Aboriginal people of the Nambucca Shire, Stuarts Point, Eungai Rail/Creek and surrounds. The aim of the program is to provide employment and accredited training to ensure Aboriginal participants gain formal qualifications in their chosen fields of employment.