"Giinagay "Welcome"
Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation is situated in the (Gumbaynggirr Nation tribal boundary), 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 and operate a business from.
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 then 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 a two and half hectare property and had it's first intake of CDEP participants on the 6th of May 1996.
Service Provision
Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation strategic plan focus, includes development of an overall business and marketing plans for the below mentioned services.
* Community Development Employment Program (CDEP)
* STEP ERS Program
* Training Room Facility
* Firewood Supply & Mowing Services
* Land Conservation/Management and River Restoration Work
* Habitiat Nesting Boxes
* Community base Activities
Conclusion
Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation and its CDEP 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.
(Above) Ngurrala Board of Directors 2008/2009
Backs Row: Brian Flanders, Jennifer Rosser, Brenda Buchanan, Tanya Blair, Craig Smith, Karen Blanch. Front Row: Catherine Bula, Rhonda Donovan, Michele Donovan & Ann Edwards.
Ngurrala Aboriginal
Corporation
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Catherine Bula: 
Secretary
Jennifer Rosser:
Treasurer
Ann Edwards:
Above: The Ngurrala Gallery (on site)