2009 ANNUAL REPORT NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)

NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
2009 Annual Report
NAIDOC
PERTH

NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
C/- Noongar Radio, 201 Beaufort Street, Perth
PO Box 8462, Perth Business Centre WA 6849
www.naidocperth.org
info@naidocperth.org
2009 ANNUAL REPORT
NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
Celebrating and honouring the achievements and contributions
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Western Australia
Cultural warning - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this
Annual Report may contain images and names of people who have passed away.
NAIDOC Perth (Inc.) is a Not-for-Profit organisation incorporated under the
Associations and Incorporations Act 1987 (WA) on 2 January 2008: A1013579A2.
NAIDOC Perth is registered for GST – ABN: 78 371 978 171
© NAIDOC Perth [2010] Perth, Western Australia

CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON_ _____________________________________________________ 4
2009 NAIDOC PERTH COMMITTEE________________________________________________________ 5
OPENING CEREMONY_ _________________________________________________________________ 8
BALL_______________________________________________________________________________ 16
PROGRAM OF EVENTS _ _______________________________________________________________ 19
AWARDS____________________________________________________________________________ 24
MEDIA & MARKETING _________________________________________________________________ 30
FINANCIAL REPORTS _ ________________________________________________________________ 36
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS________________________________________________________________ 39
NAIDOC Perth gratefully acknowledges all who have contributed to this Annual Report. Thank you to
photographers Tash Nannup and Ruth Furber.
The 2009 NAIDOC Perth Annual Report was compiled by Tammy Solonec and Kylie Solonec.
* Throughout this report, particular spellings of Aboriginal language groups have been adopted such as the spellings of “Nyoongar”,
“Wahjuk” and “Ballardong”. However, it is noted that there are numerous spellings of these and other Aboriginal words and that no
particular spelling is incorrect.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
As Chairperson of the NAIDOC Perth Committee, I am proud to present the 2009 NAIDOC Perth Annual Report.
The two events organised by the NAIDOC Perth Committee, the NAIDOC Week Opening Ceremony and the Ball surpassed
our expectations in showcasing the vibrancy of our culture and the achievements of people in our community.
The NAIDOC Perth Committee worked hard over the preceding months to organise the events and form partnerships with
key community and government organisations, and corporate groups to source funding and sponsorship. The support
we received from funding bodies and sponsors makes it possible for us to progress NAIDOC Week as a significant cultural
festival in Perth.
The Opening Ceremony at Wellington Square was a fantastic start to NAIDOC Week 2009 in Perth. Our NAIDOC Perth
Awards winners were worthy recipients who have done outstanding work in our community and the wider community.
They have achieved in the field of arts, education, health, sport and community services.
The launch of Noongar Radio and the ‘Battle of the Didges’ competition was a highlight of the Opening Ceremony. The
opportunity to have Noongar Radio broadcast live from Wellington Square was an incentive for people to attend the event.
The ‘Battle of the Didges’ competition was an extraordinary display of talents by our didj players, and congratulations to
Glenne Moore who was the inaugural winner of the competition.
I would like to acknowledge and thank PEEDAC and Noongar Radio for organising the launch of Noongar Radio and the
‘Battle of the Didges’ competition.
It was also fantastic to have the David Wirrpanda Foundation set up traditional games and to have role models like boxer,
Anthony Little and netballer, Josie Janz interacting with the children and young people. Once again, the Department of
Indigenous Affairs children’s activity area was a hive of activity with jumpy castles, a ferris wheel, face painting, and arts and
crafts for the children, which was busy all day.
The NAIDOC Ball was held at the Hyatt Regency and the theme for the Ball was the Coolbaroo Club, with a number of
Elders who were involved with the Club attending. It was a fantastic night focusing on the achievements of the Coolbaroo
Club with excerpts from the documentary shown on the night. It was a history lesson for many of the young people with
some commenting that they did not know about the Coolbaroo Club.
A three course meal was enjoyed by all those who attended, and music by Lois Olney and Lucky Oceans complimented the
night’s theme. The Yabu Band finished the night off with both traditional and contemporary dance music.
I would like to acknowledge the WA AIDS Council for their in-kind support in organising the Ball.
I would also like to thank Indigenous Community Volunteers for their support which enabled us to manage the huge 2009
Program of Events through Simon Veith and for the facilitation and assistance provided by Wendy Wise and Nick Mayman
in developing our 2009 – 2011 Strategic Plan.
We continue to see the growth and potential of NAIDOC Week as a community cultural festival. This year we had increased
numbers of people attending the Opening Ceremony and the Ball was sold out. We had more community stalls at the
Opening Ceremony and there were increased community events registered on our program of events.
The NAIDOC Perth Committee worked hard in 2009 to organise the Opening Ceremony and the Ball and the success of
these events is due to the dedication and commitment of our Committee Members. I would like to thank all Committee
Members for their work throughout the year.
We look forward to planning for NAIDOC Week in 2010.
Glenda Kickett
Chairperson
NAIDOC Perth Committee
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2009 NAIDOC PERTH COMMITTEE
From left - Cassandra Ryder, Reg Yarran, Angela Ryder, Gail Jones, Ben O’Donnell, Gail Beck, Trevor Walley, Glenda Kickett,
Tammy Solonec (with daughter Jacinta), Lois May. Absent: Colin Garlett, Patrick Smith and Dorothy Bagshaw.
Glenda Kickett
Chairperson
Glenda Kickett is a Wahjuk/Ballardong woman through both her mother and father’s
families and has traditional ties to Perth and the Wheatbelt. Glenda is the Executive
Manager of Centrecare’s Djooraminda service which provides support to Indigenous
children and families. Glenda is a Social Worker and also has a Master of Arts degree. She is
passionate about Indigenous children in the care system and works with children in care at
the Djooraminda service. She has an interest in social justice and human rights issues.
Gail Beck
Vice Chairperson (March – Aug 2009; resigned Aug 2009)
Gail Beck is a Nyoongar woman who has lived in Perth most her life. Gail is the Regional
Development Team Leader at the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council and prior
to that was the Aboriginal Liaison Officer for the City of Melville. Gail is an enthusiastic,
result driven Community Development Officer, who is multi-skilled and experienced in
a diverse range of areas. Gail has an awareness of and a passionate interest in a range
of current Aboriginal issues including women, youth, health, education, housing,
economic development and reconciliation, which can be reflected by the diverse range of
Government and non-Government Committees that she sits on either as a participant or at
an Executive level locally, regionally and nationally.
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Colin Garlett
Vice Chairperson (January – March 2009; resigned March 2009)
Colin Garlett is a Nyoongar man from Kwinana in Perth. Colin’s work background is in
health. He has been an active member of Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service for many years
including President and CEO. Colin’s vision is to strengthen his own leadership skills and
enhance leadership within his community to bring positive changes to the community.
Angela Ryder
Treasurer
Angela Ryder is the Chairperson of the Langford Aboriginal Association (Inc.) and the
Manager of Aboriginal Programs with Relationships Australia WA. Angela is a Nyoongar
woman originally from Katanning but has lived and worked in Perth for the past 26 years.
Angela is a motivated and enthusiastic Aboriginal community member who consistently
strives to ensure equitable access to services for all Aboriginal people. Angela is skilled
and experienced in a diverse range of areas including program management, event
organisation, finance and planning.
Tammy Solonec
Secretary
Tammy Solonec is a Nyikina woman from Derby in the Kimberley, though she was raised
in several regional and remote towns of WA. Tammy is currently the Managing Solicitor of
the Law and Advocacy Unit at the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia. Tammy
has lived in Perth since she was 16 years old and is committed to raising the profile and
standards of those in this world who are disadvantaged and discriminated against, in
particular Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2009, Tammy was the
Event Manager of the Opening Ceremony as well as the general coordinator for NAIDOC
Perth.
Dorothy Bagshaw
Dorothy (Dot) Bagshaw is a Nyoongar woman from Kojonup. Dot is the Director of
Gurlongga Njininj Child Care Centre and a member of the Secretariat of National Aboriginal
and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) National Executive. Dot has extensive experience in
managing NAIDOC events and has been involved with NAIDOC in Perth for about 28 years,
including being a member of the State NAIDOC Committee. Dot has also had involvement
at the Executive level in numerous Aboriginal organisations. Dot has recently been
recognised by the Department for Communities for the most outstanding contribution to
Indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse communities at the 2009 Senior Citizen’s
Awards.
Gail Jones
Gail Jones is a Nyoongar woman of the Wahjuk tribe of the Derbarl Yerrigan and has a
strong passion for Aboriginal culture and heritage. Gail currently works as the Aboriginal
Community Development Officer with the WA AIDS Council and her role involves
coordination of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander projects in the area of Aboriginal
health. In 2009, Gail was the Event Manager of the Ball.
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Lois May (Resigned November 2009)
Lois May is a Nyoongar woman of Ballardong / Wahjuk heritage. She currently works as
an Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander / Indigenous Family Program (ATSI / IFP) Community
Case Worker for Djooraminda, which is under the umbrella of Centrecare. Prior to that
she worked for the Department of Education and Training for some 15 years. During this
time she has helped to manage and coordinate huge community projects involving work
colleagues, students and community people. Lois has worked all her adult life in various
jobs, combining this with her vocation to be a wife and a mother. This has put her in good
stead to be both an active and contributing member to the success of the NAIDOC Perth
Committee. Lois credits her greatest achievements in life as being her four children and six
grandchildren.
Reg Yarran (Resigned July 2009)
Reginald (Reg) Yarran is a Nyoongar man from Northam and believes “keeping united
and being strong” is important to his culture. Reg has been employed as a Project Officer
with the Department of Aboriginal Economic Development. Reg is currently working on a
number of projects including one involving Rottnest Island’s Aboriginal Burial Site. Reg is
also studying a Post Graduate Degree in Science, Natural Resource and Land Management.
As a Nyoongar, Reg wants to try and help bring the environment back to what it used to be
before colonisation.
Patrick Smith
Patrick was born in Kojonup, Western Australian of Nyoongar heritage with strong,
practising cultural values. Patrick is married with five children and has resided within the
metropolitan community for the better part of his life. Patrick holds an Associate Degree
in Aboriginal Community Management and Development from Curtin University. He has a
wealth of experience gained whilst Manager of the Court Officers with the Aboriginal Legal
Service of Western Australia for some nine years. His extensive legal background of which
has proven an asset at his current vocation as advocate at Advocare where his portfolio is
Aboriginal Elder Abuse.
Trevor Walley
Trevor Walley is a Nyoongar Marmun who has lived all his life on the swan coastal plains
between the two great rivers of the Perth, Swan and Murray rivers. Living in bush camps,
making fires and collecting water from a swamp soak taught him to respect the land
and the Nyoongar way of life. Being forced from their lands to live in the outer fringes
of towns, his people formed their own tin community at Chalk Hill Medina. As a child,
Trevor attended Baldivis Country school, Medina Primary, Kwinana Senior High School
and Perth College. After leaving the schooling years he was accepted into the State Public
Service where he worked for some 30 years plus. Trevor has given many presentations
on Nyoongar culture, played football and basketball for many clubs, and put together
Aboriginal sporting carnivals. Trevor is also a keen photographer and outdoor man.
Ben O’Donnell
Ben O’Donnell is a Yamatji man who has lived most of his life in Perth. Ben is a Project
Officer at the Attorney General’s Office of Western Australia. He is currently participating
in the National Indigenous Legal Advocacy Course and is involved in developing and
maintaining culturally appropriate justice services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people in Western Australia.
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OPENING CEREMONY
The NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony (the Opening Ceremony) was held on Sunday 5 July 2009 at Wellington Square
in East Perth between 12pm and 4pm and was attended by approximately 5,000 people. We were blessed with fantastic
weather. There were a number of components to the Ceremony as outlined below.
Highlights
The launch of the new radio station for Perth, Noongar Radio 100.9fm and the ‘Battle of the Didges’
competition was a highlight of the Opening Ceremony. The opportunity to have the station broadcast
live from Wellington Square was an incentive for people to attend the event. The Battle of the Didges
competition was an extraordinary display of talents by our didj players. Congratulations to Glenne Moore
who is the inaugural winner of the competition.
Speeches and Entertainment
In the main marquee were speeches, performances and the presentation of the NAIDOC Perth Awards.
The events in this marquee guided the day and were hosted by MCs Ted Wilkes (Elder) and Samuel
Pilot-Kickett (Youth). Speeches throughout the day were given by Elders Sealin Garlett, Theresa Walley
and Leisha Doolan Eates, Deputy Lord Mayor Janet Davidson, Director General of the Department of
Indigenous Affairs Patrick Walker and NAIDOC Perth Chairperson Glenda Kickett.
A new and welcomed inclusion to this marquee was a back stage area for performers and VIPs. This
was managed and donated as an in kind sponsorship by Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation and Stage
Manager Amy Hammond.
The entertainment on the day was of high quality from the Bushfire Band, Madjital Moorna Choir, Old
Flames Band, Kwarbah Djookian Dance Group, Bryte MC and The Yabu Band.
Professor Ted Wilkes - Professor Wilkes is a Noongar man from WA whose professional
background includes working for the Western Australia museum, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies
at Curtin University and 16 years as the Director of the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. Professor
Wilkes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and is an Associate Professor of the National Drug
Research Institute at Curtin University. As an Aboriginal leader, Professor Wilkes has endeavoured
to facilitate positive health and social outcomes for the Aboriginal community, as well as the community
generally.
Samuel Pilot-Kickett - Samuel Pilot-Kickett is a proud Noongar / Torres Strait Islander man
from Perth with a hilarious sense of humour and a great laugh. He has completed a Certificate III
in Acting from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and also has completed the
National Indigenous Youth Leadership Program. Samuel has a regular hip hop show on Friday
nights along with Jamal on Noongar Radio 100.9FM.
The Yabu Band - Since beginning at the age of five, multi-talented brothers, Delson and Boyd
Stokes, known today as ‘The Yabu Band’, have created a powerful, unique sound aptly described
as Desert Rock / Reggae. The brothers are originally from Kalgoorlie, from where they draw their
heritage, culture and inspiration. ‘Yabu’ means Rock / Gold in their language, Wongatha. The Yabu
Band is more than just an Indigenous band; they provide a message through song, a vehicle of
inspiration that has inspired children through to adults to achieve all that they can. They believe
there is nothing more important than encouraging today’s youth to have self-worth and chase
one’s dreams.
Bushfire Band - The Bushfire Band has been together for 12 years, with all members originally
from Moora. Their music is described as ‘country rock’ . Throughout the years they have performed
at many NAIDOC events around the State. The band consists of Joe Narrier – bass, Billy Narrier –
vocals and acoustic, Sheldon Narrier – drums and Lance Prior – lead guitar.
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Madjitil Moorna Choir - This all-ages community choir sings Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander music, led by Nyoongar musician George Walley and other Aboriginal members. In May
2009, the group spent a week in Halls Creek, doing workshops and preparing for a community
concert. Madjitil Moorna will perform soon in the Barramundi Concert with Halls Creek kids, in
Kununurra.
Old Fames Band - This group has been together for 2 years. Their 1st album, Blackfella Boogie
had 18 original tracks. Their music is describes as ‘country rock’ entangled with Nyoongar humour.
The group consists of Mechelle Wilson – vocals and song writer, Sam Turvey – composer and lead
guitarist, Eddie Ware – Bass, Lincoln Dunk – Guitar / rhythm, Ian Coyne – drums, Candice Lorrae –
backing vocals and Sam Pilot-Kickett – didge.
Kwarbah Djookian Dance Group - This group of dynamic Aboriginal women dancers
includes Karla Hart of Noongar Radio, Honey Webb, Melinda Eades and Karla Krakouer. The group
perform at many functions including Welcome to Country ceremonies, workshops, functions,
events and festivals.
Wadumbah Dance Group - This group mainly performs Noongar dances from the South
West of WA. Wadumbah have successfully performed at various festivals in Perth, throughout the
state and overseas and have built up a reputation of reliable and professional. Dancers include
James T. Webb, Peter Spratt, Lee West, Damion Blurton and Terrence Webb.
Bryte MC - Brian Lloyd is a young Aboriginal Hip Hop Lyricist / Performer, originally from
Brisbane. He discovered his passion for Hip Hop music participating in break dance and MC battles
in high school. After a successful start in Brisbane, he moved to Perth in 2007, where he enrolled in
ABMUSIC College. From there, he began to break into the Perth music scene and has performed at
events including ‘Hyperfest’, ‘The Northbridge Festival’, ‘Good Vibrations 2008 and 2009’ and ‘The
Australia Day Festival 2009’. At the 2009 Too Solid Awards saw he was awarded Urban Album of
the Year for his debut LP titled ‘Full Stop’. Brian currently collaborates with Candice Lorrae, a soulful
blues/jazz singer, forming a unique vibe of mellow to up tempo Hip Hop.
Flag Raising Ceremony and Sea of Hands
The ANTaR ‘Sea of Hands’ was displayed at the Ceremony surrounding the three free standing flagpoles
used in the Flag Raising Ceremony. Oxfam volunteers kindly assisted in the set up, supervision and
collection of the Sea of Hands. The flag raising ceremony of the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander flags was lead by MC Ted Wilkes with didge played by Phillip-Walley Stack. The Aboriginal flag was
raised by Elders Doolann Leisha Eatts and Theresa Walley, the Torres Strait Islander flag was raised by Frank
Bobongie, and the Australian flag was raised by Jonathan and Jacinta Solonec-Thomas.
Community and Food Stalls
The two medium sized marquees on either side of the main marquee contained Aboriginal community
and food stalls. This year we increased significantly the amount of free and paid food options and this was
a welcomed addition.
Community Stalls
BHP
Red Cross
Tudi Mia Aboriginal Corporation
Relationships Australia
Department of Indigenous Affairs
Central TAFE
Rotumah Designs
Zig Zag Community Arts Inc - Madjitil Moorna
Aboriginal Alcohol & Drug Service
Australian Medical Association (WA)
Anti-Nuclear Alliance of Western Australia
Quaalup Belle
Red Cross Soup Kitchen
FPWA Sexual Health Services
Woodside
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA
Department of Indigenous Affairs
Oxfam Australia
Curtin University - Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Western Australian Electoral Commission
Jude Kelly
PEEDAC
Wargle Designs
Amnesty International
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Food Stalls
Maarli Mia
Kaditj
Relationships Australia
Krusty Kones
Vanchino
Noongar Meriny
Red Cross
Back2Black
JD’s
Children’s Activities
The Department of Indigenous Affairs children’s area and marquee was a hive of activity with jumpy
castles, a ferris wheel, face painting and arts and crafts for the children. It was also fantastic to have the
David Wirrpanda Foundation set up traditional games and to have role models like boxer, Anthony Little
and netballer, Josie Janz interacting with the children and young people.
NAIDOC PERTH
OPENING CEREMONY
Wellington Square, East Perth
Sunday 5 July 2009
Master of Ceremonies
Professor Ted Wilkes and Sam Pilot-Kickett
Time
11.30am
11.50am
12.00pm
12.10pm
12.15pm
12.20pm
12.40pm
12.50pm
1.00pm
1.10pm
Event
Pre-Entertainment - Bushfire Band
MCs - Professor Ted Wilkes and Sam Pilot-Kickett
Welcome to Country - Sealin Garlett, Theresa Walley
and Leisha Doolan-Eates
Response to Welcome to Country by
Perth Deputy Lord Mayor, Janet Davidson, JP
Glenda Kickett - NAIDOC Perth
Flag Raising Ceremony
Patrick Walker, Director General
Department of Indigenous Affairs
Madjitil Moorna Choir
Noongar Radio Launch 100.9FM
Noongar Radio Battle of the Didges Competition
1.30pm NAIDOC Perth Awards 2009
2.10pm
2.20pm
2.50pm
3.00pm
3.10pm
3.30pm
4.15pm
Winner of Didge Competition announced
Old Flames Band
Kwarbah Djookian Dance Group
Wadumbah Dance Group
Bryte MC
The Yabu Band
Close
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NAIDOC Perth 2009 Opening Ceremony Schedule

NAIDOC
PERTH
NAIDOC Perth 2009
Opening Ceremony
LIVE BROADCAST
Celebrate the launch of 100.9fm Noongar Radio
www.naidocperth.org
Free public event
All welcome
Sunday 5 July 2009 - 12noon to 4pm
Wellington Square, East Perth
(Corner of Wellington Street and Hill Street)
Welcome to Country, Flag Raising Ceremony and
presentation of the NAIDOC Perth Awards
Plus Live Bands, Battles of the Didges,
Traditional Dance Groups, Community Stalls,
Children’s Activities, food and more
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSOR AWARD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
NAIDOC Logo - Copyright © Commonwealth of Australia [2009]. Reproduced with permission of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
NAIDOC Perth 2009 Opening Ceremony Poster
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Photography byTash Nannup
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Photography by Ruth Furber
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BALL
The NAIDOC Perth Ball is the most anticipated night on the social calendar in Perth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people and in 2009 featured highlights from the Coolbaroo Club, ballroom dancers and wonderful entertainment
throughout the evening. The 2009 NAIDOC Perth Ball was held at the Hyatt Regency, East Perth on 10 July, with the theme
“Honouring the Coolbaroo Club”.
From 1946 to 1960 in Perth Western Australia, the Coolbaroo Club was a meeting place and a community focus for the local
Aboriginal community. Best remembered for its popular dance place, the Coolbaroo League also ran a newspaper and
became an effective political organisation, speaking out on issues of the day affecting Aboriginal people through the story
of the club and its members.
With extensive consultation with Elders who attended the club their surviving siblings and Steve Kinnane, the NAIDOC
Perth Ball managed to recreate the Coolbaroo Club atmosphere for this year’s Ball in line with the national theme
“Honouring our Elders, nurturing our youth”. We had an overwhelming response from the community, both Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal, with over 460 guests, 40 of which were Coolbaroo League Elders.
NAIDOC Perth would like to thank all Elders past and present who contributed to the production of the evening.
Hosts
The MC for the evening was Gina Williams, with Reverend Sealin Garlett opening the evening with
a Welcome to Country. The ball was also addressed by the Deputy Premier, Minister for Health and
Indigenous Affairs, the Hon. Dr Kim Hames, Chairperson Glenda Kickett, and keynote speeches from
Coolbaroo Club Elders Albert Corunna and Allan Kickett.
Music
LOIS OLNEY - Lois Olney was born in Roebourne and is Ngarluma on her mother’s side and Yamitji on her
father’s. Lois is an acclaimed Jazz and Blues singer in her own rights and has supported and performed
with many artists including Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Warrumpi band, Jimmy Little and the Lucky
Oceans.
LUCKY OCEANS - The Lucky Oceans band won the Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental in 1978
and1993; Lucky has produced music for and with Aboriginal artists for many years including Dirt Music,
Mudcrab trio, Bran Nue Dae CD and the Coolbaroo Club documentary.
THE YABU BAND - The evening concluded with The Yabu Band. Yabu means rock / gold in Wongatha
language. The Yabu Band is from Kalgoorlie in the Goldfield region of the Western Dessert. Their genre
known as Desert Rock Reggae brought a unique and powerful performance to see out the evening.
Ballroom Dancers
Guests were treated to a display of ballroom dancing throughout the night by Steven Greenwood,
Jessica Dorman, Christian Dix and Courtney Jackman. Steven and his former partner were WA’s number
one ranked Latin couple in 2008 and Jessica has toured on stage with “Burn the Floor”. Christian Dix and
Courtney Jackman are two of the rising stars in the Australian Dance sport scene. They have won titles
at both state and national levels. Since forming in September 2008, they have been finalists at the Youth
division at the WA Open Championships and Semi Finalists at the Australian Dance sport Championships.
They have recently returned from Canberra where they placed 3rd in the National Capital Dance Sport
Championships the dancers were a wonderful accompaniment for the theme and entertainment. Miss
Tania McGuinness Secretary / Director of the Australian Dancing Society supplied the dance sport couples
for the floorshow.
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Event Sponsors
The NAIDOC Perth Committee would like to sincerely thank the following sponsors for their generous
support of the 2009 NAIDOC Perth Ball. Their support and commitment made this event possible.
• Western Australian AIDS Council
• Australian Govenment, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
• Newmont Asia Pacific
• City of Perth
• Tim Way, Senior Journalist, Network 10
Program and Design
• Colour Box (Printing)
• Nadine Toussaint (Design)
Ball Awards
The winners for the ball awards were:
Belle of the Ball
Beau of the Ball
Lady of the Ball
Gentleman of the Ball
Kristy Bell
Gavin Mallard
Lyn Narkle
Jeremy Jackson
The Judging Committee consisted of Lois May, Patrick Smith, Glenda Kickett and Ben O’Donnell.
NAIDOC
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PERTH
2009 NAIDOC Ball Tickets
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NAIDOC Perth Ball is the most anticipated nights on Perth’s social calendar.
This year will feature highlights from the Coolbaroo Club League, ballroom dancing,
fine dining and wonderful entertainment through out the evening.
This social event is an opportunity for NAIDOC Perth to share with the whole
community our Elders and our history.
DATE: Friday 10th July | TIME: 6:30pm to 12.30am | DRESS: Formal
TICKETS: $90 each | VENUE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
TICKET PURCHASE
Gail on 9482 0000 / 0428 118 753 or email gjones@waaids.com or
Reg 0400 628 233 or email reg.yarran@commerce.wa.gov.au
NAIDOC
6-13 JULY
PERTH
NAIDOC Perth acknowledges the status of our Elders
as leaders and role models for our youth
with the NAIDOC Week theme
“Honouring our Elders, Nurturing our Youth.”
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NAIDOC Perth Ball Poster

PROGRAM OF EVENTS
As well as managing the Opening Ceremony and Ball, NAIDOC Perth provides an important community service by
coordinating and distributing the Program of Events for NAIDOC Week in Perth.
The Program of Events is developed through the website as an evolving process in the lead up to NAIDOC Week. It is a case
of first in best dressed so that as soon as an event is registered with us it goes up onto the Program. Organisations thinking
of hosting an event can then look at what is on already to choose the best day and time to hold their event. The Program
was coordinated by Committee Secretary Tammy Solonec. Graphic design for the Program was provided by former
Committee member Kylie Solonec and website administration was by Indigenous Community Volunteers volunteer, Simon
Veith.
2009 saw the most events (52) registered with NAIDOC Perth on our Program of Events since our Committee commenced
operations in 2007. This has been a steady rise of events, up ten events from 2008 (42 events) and 22 from 2007 (30 events).
Each year since NAIDOC Perth commenced operating, as well as an increase in the number of events, we have seen an
increase in the number of people at our events.
Welcome additions included events by Racing and Wagering and the Noongaroke Idol Grand Final, which was won by
Johnny Ford.
Local Government was also very supportive in 2009 with numerous events organised by the Town of Kwinana, City of
Gosnells, City of Joondalup, City of Armadale, City of Fremantle, City of Belmont and the Town of Victoria Park.
On the following pages is the official Perth NAIDOC Week Program of Events for 2009. Each organisation that registered an
event was asked to provide a report. Those that did provide a report are detailed on the following pages.
From left - Simon Veith and Nicola Morrison from Indigenous Community Volunteers;
Glenda Kickett and Tammy Solonec from NAIDOC Perth Committee.
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NAIDOC
PERTH
NAIDOC PERTH 2009
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
5-12 July 2009
Honouring Our Elders, Nurturing Our Youth
Noongar Radio Launch
OPENING CEREMONY -
NAIDOC Week
Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities
www.naidocperth.org
Events
Event Details
30 June - 4 July:
Kwinana NAIDOC Celebrations
3 - 12 July:
Nulsen Haven Association & City Farm
NAIDOC Week 2009
5 - 12 July:
Resident Artist - Noongali
6 - 10 July: City of Perth
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
7 - 19 July:
The NAIDOC Print Project: Honouring
our Elders, Nurturing our Youth
6 - 10 July:
ECU - NAIDOC Art Exhibition
Friday 3 July
A culmination of community activities to celebrate Indigenous Culture in Kwinana.
See www.kwinana.wa.gov.au for a list of events.
City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth
Art Exhibition opening plus other activities. Contact: 9325 7229
10.30am to 12noon
True Blue Gallery, 4-86 High Street, West End, Fremantle
12noon Daily, Murray Street Mall, Perth. Free Events.
Phone: 9461 3213 or visit www.perthwinterarts.com.au/theatre
Tue-Sun, 10am to 2pm - blend[er] Gallery, Joondalup
Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5pm - ECU Breathing Space Gallery, Mt Lawley
www.joondalup.wa.gov.au
9:30am to 3:30pm
Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research Central Ave
(near corner Alexander Drive), Mt Lawley
Event Time Where Other details
Department of the Attorney General -
Targeting Community Violence
10.30am to
12noon
River Room 4
Perth Convention &
Exhibition Centre
RSVP necessary-limited seating.
Contact: Kylie Keenan 9264 6324 or
email: kylie.keenan@justice.wa.gov.au
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Yanchep National Park’s
NAIDOC Celebration
Sunday 5 July
Starts 10am
BBQ at 12 noon
Yanchep National Park,
Wanneroo Road
Yanchep
Contact: Yanchep National Park on 9561 1004
12noon - 4pm
NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony
Welcome to Country, Flag Raising Ceremony and presentation of the NAIDOC Perth Awards.
Plus Live Bands, Battles of the Didges, Traditional Dance Groups, Community Stalls, Children’s Activities, food and more.
Wellington Square, Corner Wellington Street and Hill Street, East Perth.
Contact: 0424 269 439. Website: www.naidocperth.org
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Monday 6 July
Noongar Radio 100.9FM Launch
Live Broadcast - at the NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony
Event Time Where Other details
Beananging Kwuurt Institute
NAIDOC Day
City of Belmont
Flag Raising Ceremony
City of Gosnells / Langford Aboriginal
Associaiton - Flag Raising Ceremony
NAIDOC Flag-Raising Ceremony
City of Joondalup
Centre for International Health -
Curtin University - NAIDOC 09
9am to 2pm
10am to 11am
11am to 1pm
12noon to
12.15pm
3.30pm to
5.30pm
188 Treasure Road
Queens Park
Belmont Civic Centre
215 Wright St, Cloverdale
Lyal Richardson Hall
2232 Albany Highway
Gosnells
90 Boas Avenue
Joondalup
Curtin University
Kent Street, Bentley
(Building 400)
Contact: Murray Yarran or Mrs Cheryl Lawson on
(08) 9350 9973
www.belmont.wa.gov.au
Phone: 9451 1424
Email: la54218@bigpond.net.au
www.joondalup.wa.gov.au
RSVP for catering purposes by Monday 29th June to
J.Solonec@curtin.edu.au or phone 9266 4287
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DISCLAIMER: NAIDOC Perth has provided the information contained in this publication in good faith. Whilst precautions have been taken to ensure that the info
(www.naidocperth.org) and to contact the event organisers before attending any events. NAIDOC Perth also acknowledges that other NAIDOC events are occurring in Perth
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Pre-registration is required.
Visit: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or phone 9400 4912
Whitfords Library: 1.30pm
Joondalup Library: 3.30pm
City of Joondalup Libraries -
Library Story Time
Tuesday 7 July
Event Time Where Other details
Bianca May @ 7pm
Bartlett Brothers @ 8pm
Kaditj Cafe.
201 Beaufort St, Perth
NAIDOC Nights - LIVE@KADITJ 7pm
www.armadale.wa.gov.au
76 Champion Drive
Seville Grove
Starts at 10am
City of Armadale NAIDOC Celebration -
Opening Ceremony
Contact: Charne & Tina Hayden.
Phone: Tina - 0403 070 074 or Charne - 0433 426 865
The Stirling Arms Hotel,
James Street, Guildford
Blackfulla Oke Funeral Fundraiser Nite 7pm to 12am
RSVP 3rd of July. Phone 9266 1600 or
email: ndri@curtin.edu.au
(Health Research Campus-Curtin Uni)
10 Selby Street
Shenton Park
12pm onwards
National Drug Research Institute
NAIDOC Week Lunch and Seminar
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
www.rwwa.com.au
Greyhounds WA
Cannington
Gates open 6pm
Races start 7pm
NAIDOC Awareness at Greyhounds
WA Cannington
Phone: 9451 1424
Email: la54218@bigpond.net.au
Maddington PCYC
Lower Park Road
Maddington
10am to 2pm
City of Gosnells / Langford Aboriginal
Association - Youth and Family Day
Thursday 9 July
Event Time Where Other details
Contact: Lyndsey or Rose.
Phone: 9477 4346 & 9478 1219 or
email: info@jacarandacommunitycentre.org.au
Redcliffe Hall
Cnr Field Street & Grand
Parade, Redcliffe
10.30am to
2.30pm
Jacaranda Local NAIDOC
www.bassendean.wa.gov.au or contact the
Customer Service Centre on 9377 8000
Ashfield Reserve,
Ashfield
10am to 3pm
Derbarl Yerrigan / Town of Bassendean
Family Day
For ages 6 - 14 years.
To register your child call 9362 6066
Leisurelife Centre, Cnr
Kent & Gloucester Sts,
East Victoria Park
Contact: Indigenous Development Officer on
9432 9822 or email: davidch@fremantle.wa.gov.au
Fremantle Town Hall
Fremantle
11am to 3pm
9am - 4pm
Town of Victoria Park - School Holiday
Program - Cultural Day
City of Fremantle - 2009 NAIDOC Week
Celebration
Age 12 years - 17 years only. RSVP 7th July to
Michelle Michael on 0429 111 820
Willow Pond Reception
Centre, 459 Nicholson
Road, Canningvale
Junior NAIDOC Ball 6pm to 11pm
Pre-registration is required –
visit www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or
telephone 9400 4912 for details
Leisure Centres - Craigie
Whitfords Avenue
Craigie
12noon to 4pm
City of Joondalup -
Joondalup NAIDOC Fun Day
Gina Williams @ 7pm
Phill Moncrieff @ 8pm
Kaditj Cafe.
201 Beaufort St, Perth
NAIDOC Nights - LIVE@KADITJ 7pm
Please RSVP for catering purposes. Ph: 1800 648 994
Entry on Central Avenue, near corner of
Alexander Drive, Mt Lawley
Building 17, Lecture
Theatre, Mount Lawley
6pm BBQ, film
starts at 7:15pm
Edith Cowan University -
Kurongkurl Katitjin Film Festival
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
www.rwwa.com.au
Greyhounds WA
Mandurah, Kanyana Park
Gates open 5.30
Races start 7pm
NAIDOC Awareness at Greyhounds
WA Mandurah
All Welcome. No RSVP necessary.
Website: www.perthbluesclub.com
Charles Hotel, 508
Charles St, North Perth
Open 7:30pm
Starts at 8pm
Perth Blues Club presents
A NAIDOC Celebration
Friday 10 July
Derek Nannup @ 7pm
Candice Lorrare @ 8pm
Kaditj Cafe.
201 Beaufort St, Perth
NAIDOC Nights - LIVE@KADITJ 7pm
Event Time Where Other details
Phone: 9451 1424
Email: la54218@bigpond.net.au
15 Imber Place
Langford
9am to 11am
City of Gosnells / Langford Aboriginal
Assoc. - NAIDOC Community Breakfast
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
www.rwwa.com.au
Gloucester Park
(opposite WACA)
Gates open 4pm
Races start 5pm
NAIDOC Awareness at Gloucester Park
Please RSVP for catering purposes by 3 July 2009 to
Stephanie Hawkes on 9380 7782
King Edward Memorial
Hospital, Subiaco
North Metro Health - Community Event 10am to 1pm
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
www.rwwa.com.au
Greyhounds WA
Mandurah
Kanyana Park
Gates open 5.30
Races start 7pm
NAIDOC Awareness at Greyhounds
WA Mandurah
Please RSVP before 30th June 2009 to Annette Panaia.
Contact: annettep@hcsg.com.au or phone 9374 1518
2 Eveline Street
Middle Swan
10.30am to 2pm
Hills Community Support Group -
Moorditj Mia NAIDOC DAY
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
www.rwwa.com.au
Gloucester Park
(opposite WACA)
Gates open 5pm
Races start 5.50
NAIDOC Awareness at Gloucester Park
Wednesday 8 July
Event Time Where Other details
6.30pm - 12.30am
NAIDOC Perth Ball 2009
Honouring the Coolbaroo Club
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Perth
Contact: Gail on 0428 118 753 or email gjones@waaids.com. Reg 0400 628 233 or email r_yarran@yahoo.com
RSVP before the 3rd July 2009. Contact: David Waters
on 9222 4466 or Vinny Valentine on 9222 2057
Health & Community
Cafe, 189 Royal Street,
East Perth
7.45 to 10.30am
Dept of Health & Department of Child
Protection - NAIDOC Week Breakfast
Contact: Mervyn (Nick) Abraham
Phone: 9492 9741
Email: mervyn.abraham@dsr.wa.gov.au
Southern Districts
Netball Assocation
Langford Ave, Langford
NAIDOC Netball Carnival 8.30am to 3pm
Saturday 11 July
Event Time Where Other details
Phone: 9451 1424
Email: la54218@bigpond.net.au
Maddington
Community Centre
Cnr Yule and Alcock St
Maddington
10am to 1pm
City of Gosnells / Langford Aboriginal
Association - Elders Lunch
www.joondalup.wa.gov.au
(Event located near ‘The Great Space’)
Lakeside Joondalup
Shopping City-Level 1
11am
City of Joondalup -
Common Ground
Brought to you by ‘Shades of Black’. Contact -
Jimbo on 0408 917 133 or Daniel 0410 404 381
Rangeview Hotel, 260
Morley Drive, Eden Hill
Noongaroke Idol Grand Final 2009 7.30pm
RSVPs are essential. Phone 9266 2563 or
email: events@curtin.edu.au by Friday 3 July
CAS, Building 211,
Curtin University, Kent
Street, Bentley
10am to 1pm
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
www.rwwa.com.au
Belmont Park
Burswood
Gates - 9.30am
Races -12.15pm
NAIDOC Awareness at Belmont Park
(Perth Racing)
www.canning.wa.gov.au
Canning Eco Education
Centre, Kent St, Wilson
10am to 3pm
NAIDOC Celebrations
Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS), Centrelink,
Medicare and Child Support Agency
City of Canning -
NAIDOC Celebration
Sunday 12 July
Contact: Michelle.Nelson-Cox@dhw.wa.gov.au
or phone 9344 0597
Mirrabooka Square
Shopping Centre
(Grassed area)
Mirrabooka NAIDOC Family Fun Day 11am to 2pm
Event Time Where Other details
www.belmont.wa.gov.au
Cnr Francisco St &
Surrey Rd, Rivervale
11am to 4pm
City of Belmont -
Family Fun Day
www.belmont.wa.gov.au
Belmont Civic Centre
215 Wright Street
Cloverdale
12noon to 2pm
City of Belmont -
Elders Lunch
Contact: Aubrey Hayden. Phone: 0423 774 016.
Venue may change depending on weather conditions
Gosnells Open Air
Amphitheatre
Christian Gospel Concert 5pm to 8pm
RSVP: marg.staffa@wa.uca.org.au or
phone 9260 9800
Lvl 1, Queens Building
97 William Street, Perth
Starts 12:30pm
Lunchtime Forum - Institute of
Restoration Justice and Penal Reform
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that the information is accurate at the time of printing, NAIDOC Perth does not give any guarantee concerning the accuracy or completeness of the information. Event details including times and dates may have changed since printing. Readers are encouraged to check the information on the NAIDOC Perth website
rring in Perth. This Program has been developed from organisations who have informed NAIDOC Perth of their event(s).

2009 NAIDOC COMMUNITY EVENTS -
SUMMARY REPORTS
Nulsen and City Farm
Event name:
NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition & Workshops
Date(s): 3 - 10 July 2009
Time(s):
Evening and day events
Brief summary:
Exhibitions from WA Aboriginal people - bushtucker, story and language workshops
Estimated attendance:
appoximately 250 people
Plans for 2010: Bigger and better than 2010
City of Belmont
Event name
Flag Raising Ceremony
Date(s):
Monday 6th July
Time(s):
10 - 11am
Brief summary:
The official flag raising ceremony at the front the City of Belmont Council Offices to
celebrate the opening of NAIDOC Week. A welcome to country performed by Jeremy
Garlett followed with a morning tea.
Estimated attendance: 40
Plans for 2010: Joint Flag raising ceremony, followed by Elders brunch 5th July 2010
Event name
Family Fun Day
Date(s):
Monday 12th July
Time(s):
11am - 4pm
Brief summary:
A day filled with music, dance performances, art and craft, children activities
and more! Activities include bouncy castle, gym bus, face painting, stalls, dance
performance by Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal dance performance, free BBQ
and traditional aboriginal food!
Estimated attendance: 600
Plans for 2010: Joint Flag raising ceremony, followed by Elders brunch 5th July 2010
Challenger TAFE
Event name
Challenger TAFE’s Kadadjiny Mia – Centre for Aboriginal Learning 2009 NAIDOC
celebrations
Date(s): 12th August 2009
Time(s):
1.30 - 3pm
Brief summary:
Kadadjiny Mia, Challenger TAFE celebrated NAIDOC 2009 Honouring our Elders,
Nurturing our Youth by recognising the contributions of Indigenous Australians in
our community, particularly the TAFE community. Young and old came together and
enjoyed various styles of Aboriginal dance, music, art and food.
Estimated attendance: 200
Performances:
The Old Flames band and contemporary Aboriginal dancer, Michael Smith.
Speeches / Awards:
Managing director of Challenger TAFE, Liz Harris, presented three Kadadjiny Mia
Scholarships to the recipients.
Community Stalls / Displays: The 2009 Challenger TAFE NAIDOC Student Art Exhibition. Health services;
Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Services (AADS), Cervical Cancer Prevention and Breast
Screen WA. Centrelink’s Abstudy debt prevention.
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Food:
Kid’s activities:
Department of Environment & Conservation
Our taste buds were astounded by the culinary delights of The Feral Foodies Bush
Tucker Mob from Winjan. Students and lecturers from Winjan prepared and served
a variety finger food including; Baaroo sausage rolls with Kangaroo & Emu Chorizo,
Sweet Curry Garlic Mooroo Puffs, Smoked Emu and Cheesy Corn Cocktail Muffins,
Kangaroo Stew Cups, Spicy Bush Sausage Pieces, Balga-gum shortbreads and Lemon
myrtle chocolate fudge.
A sport and fitness student from Beaconsfield campus, came and demonstrated a
skipping exercise for the primary school children in attendance.
Event name
NAIDOC Celebration
Date(s):
Saturday 4th July
Time(s):
10am - 4pm
Brief summary:
Free family event to celebrate NAIDOC. Welcoming everyone to Yanchep National
Park. DEC Aboriginal Tourism Trainee James Spurgeon, Indigenous Interpretation
Officer Sherylee Randall, Visitor Service Officer Judith Birchall along with regular
staff helped throughout the day with activities. DEC Aboriginal Heritage Unit staff
members Thomas Dimer leading bush walks and Acacia Collard conducting sand art.
Estimated attendance: 1000
Performances:
Didgeridoo & Dance
Speeches / Awards:
Acknowledgment
Community Stalls / Displays: Acacia Collard – Sand art & paintings
Judith Birchall – Art paintings
Sherylee Randall – Face painting
Food:
Bush meat BBQ
Kid’s activities:
Free activities throughout the day which including guided bush walks, tool making
demonstrations, boomerang and spear throwing also face and boomerang painting.
Plans for 2010: To expand on 2009!
Just For Kids Program - Leisure Life Recreation Centre, East Victoria Park.
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AWARDS
The 2009 NAIDOC Perth Award winners were announced by Committee members Gail Beck and Angela Ryder at the
Opening Ceremony.
The Outstanding Achievement Award went to Dianne Ryder for her tireless voluntary work with disadvantaged and at risk
children and the runner up was Samuel Dinah, for his tireless efforts as a staff member at the Aboriginal Legal Service of
WA for over 30 years and as a Justice of the Peace.
The 2009 winners of the NAIDOC Perth Awards were:
Award Winner Runner-Up
Outstanding Achievement Award Dianne Ryder Samuel Dinah
Elder of the Year (Male) Harry Thorne (posthumous) -
Elder of the Year (Female) Winsome Kickett June Della Bona
Artist of the Year Karla Hart Old Flames
Business / Not-for-Profit Organisation Nyoongar / Aboriginal Langford Aboriginal
of the Year Funeral Fundraiser Night Association Inc
Group
Carer of the Year Catherine Bynder David Colbung
Sportsman of the Year Ray Williams Ashley Spratt
Sportswoman of the Year Monique Kickett -
Tertiary Scholar of the Year (Male) Dylan Groves Dennis Eggington
Tertiary Scholar of the Year (Female) Elizabeth Matthews -
Male Youth of the Year (17 – 25) Gavin Mallard Thomas Jackamarra
Female Youth of the Year (17 – 25) Searna Michael Amy Hammond
Male Youth of the Year (12 – 16) Ashley Spratt Jesse Collard
Female Youth of the Year (12 – 16) Rayne Henry Anika Gillespie
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AWARD WINNERS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Proudly sponsored by NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
Winner: Dianne Ryder
Di Ryder is a tireless volunteer worker. She works with at-risk and disadvantaged children. Dianne has voluntarily worked
with the REAL (Recreation, Education, Arts & Life skills) program with the City of Swan and later with the PCYC at which
she ran the Girls Taking Charge Program, teaching young girls life skills to cope with entering womanhood. This led to her
becoming a youth worker with the PCYC. At the same time Di volunteered for the FAST (Families and Schools Together)
program at Middle Swan Primary School. These are only some of the voluntary positions Dianne has held. Di is always
prepared to work anywhere and at any time, 7 days a week in the past for her work.
Runner-up: Samuel Dinah
Samuel has worked at the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA for more than 30 years. Sam began as a court officer and now
works as the men’s prison support officer and complaints officer. Sam is a well respected member of the Aboriginal
community and a Justice of the Peace.
MALE ELDER OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (Inc.)
Winner: Harry Thorne (posthumous)
Mr Harry Thorne was an Elder who recently passed away. He has left his footprints all over these lands. He was a founding
member of Maamba Aboriginal Corporation. Harry also worked in the areas of health, education, men’s and youth groups
for more than 30 years. Harry was instrumental in getting programs into the community, helping with the reconciliation
process and strongly enforcing the legal and humanitarian rights of Aboriginal people.
FEMALE ELDER OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (Inc.)
Winner: Winsome Kickett
Winsome is an exceptional Noongar woman and Elder who shows quiet determination and has taught her children the
values of love and respect. At an age when most people her age are slowing down, Winsome is always busy, but never too
busy for her family and those in need. Winsome gives of herself tirelessly, thinking of others and how she can help, often
putting herself last. Winsome was a carer for her husband before his death and has a close and nurturing relationships
with each of her children. Winsome recently became a carer for a newborn baby girl, her grandchild; is an active member
of the Balga PS playgroup and is the play leader of the Balga PS Noongar playgroup. Winsome always encourages young
mums to participate in the playgroup. Winsome takes a strong interest in the education of her grandchildren and often
helps support her grandchildren.
Runner-up: June Della Bona
June is an elder of her family and her work has touched so many lives of Aboriginal children, youth and their families. June
is a Noongar woman and has been a carer, nurturer and mentor for two generations of Aboriginal children and youth. June
has been an active committee member of Moorditch Gurlongga Association for many years. June currently works as an
Aboriginal and Islander Education officer (AIEO) at Kent St SHS (since 2001).
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ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Noongar Radio
Winner: Karla Hart
Karla Hart is a strong, proud Noongar Yorga who is committed to using her skills as a performing artist to showcase her
culture. A graduate of the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Karla has worked as an actress and youth cultural workshop
facilitator for Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation and various government and non-government agencies in WA. Karla has
often received high praise from the schools where she conducted cultural workshops. Karla established Kwarbah Djookian
– a professional traditional dance group. Karla has also participated in a cultural exchange with China which was a career
highlight for her. Karla is now a broadcaster on Perth’s new Aboriginal Radio Station 100.9fm Noongar Radio. Karla shares
her incredible energy and passion for music with listeners every afternoon between 4 and 6pm. Karla was also a State
finalist in the recent Deadly Funny Competition in Perth, entertaining the crowd with her hilarious, ribald, personal yarns.
Karla has also been a state finalist twice in the National Poetry slam Competition. Karla is a very talented, ambitious and
hard-working person who is not afraid to reach for the stars and achieve her dreams.
Runner Up: Old Flames
This band released an album in March this year which was nominated for country album alongside recipients Fitzroy
Express which only shows the talent of this new and upcoming band. This emerging band has received airplay in many
community radio stations. Band members produce, write, compose and promote their own material.
BUSINESS / NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by PEEDAC
Winner: Nyoongar / Aboriginal Funeral Fundraiser Night Group
Since October 2008, this group has raised over $13,000 to help families who have lost loved ones. This group of women
help support Aboriginal families who have lost their loved ones by holding a karaoke or band night at the Stirling Arms
Hotel. This is a unique project developed for the Aboriginal community by Aboriginal community members. This project
is a very worthy cause and has been helping many families who have been very thankful for the help that is able to be
offered by this group.
Runner-up: Langford Aboriginal Association Inc (LAA)
LAA has been operating since 2000 and delivers programs for Aboriginal people by Aboriginal people. LAA has been
highly successful in developing and delivering programs for Aboriginal community members since its inception. LAA
offers a wide range of programs from youth to Elders. More recently LAA was involved in the very successful establishment
of a Noongar Bush Food Garden at Yule Brook College in Maddington. LAA is based in Langford.
CARER OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Relationships Australia (WA)
Winner: Catherine Bynder
Cathy Bynder is a strong Aboriginal woman who has permanent care of five grandchildren aged 2 to 16 years whom
she has raised since infants. Cathy has three daughters who have 12 children of their own. As well as raising her five
grandchildren, Cathy assist her other two daughters care for their own children. Cathy is an active member of the
community and is a participant of the Langford Best Start program where she is often encouraging young mums to be
involved in their children’s early developmental years. Cathy shares her knowledge and expertise of raising children with
the mums who attend the Best Start program. Cathy is a warm and generous woman who deserves to be recognised for
her role as, not only as a carer and as a grandmother, but as a significant contributor to the local Aboriginal community.
Runner-up: David Colbung
David was a carer of his son through ten years of operations and another seven years when David Junior was twenty. David
Junior passed away in 2008 at the age of 27 years.
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SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
Winner: Ray Williams
Ray is a highly successful sportsman whose goal is to compete in the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Since Ray was 6
years old he has successfully competed in numerous events and been awarded gold, silver and bronze. Recently Ray
competed at the Commonwealth Youth games in India (October 2008) where he obtained silver in the 200m. In the
Zatopek Classic in Melbourne in December 2008 Ray was placed first in the 200m. Ray is a talented sportsman and is keen
to further his career in the athletics arena. Ray lives in Ellenbrook.
Runner-up: Ashley Spratt
Ashley has achieved success in the athletic arena. He is a role model for younger kids in his athletics club. Ashley first
represented WA in the Australia Cup in Brisbane in High Jump, he competed and was placed third. He was selected to
compete in Singapore as part of the State Team in 2008 however he chose to focus on gaining selection for the Pacific
Games in Canberra that same year. He achieved his personal best performances in High Jump and Triple Jump. In March
this year, Ashley was selected in the WA State Team to compete in Kuala Lumpur. Ashley lives in Lockridge.
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
Winner: Monique Kickett
Monique was selected to play State Women’s Basketball League for Redbacks and has also participated in and won
numerous awards in local and interstate basketball carnivals being fairest and best and most valuable player. Monique
juggles the demands of a social life, full time work, basketball training twice a week, and travelling around the State for
games on the weekend AND still finds time to voluntarily coach, mentor and train at junior basketball clinics. Monique
is an extraordinary role model who is an inspiration to other young people and effortlessly demonstrates commitment,
drive and well developed mentoring skills. Monique also successfully completed year 12 with honours which included
recognition of being the girls all rounder inter sports Fairest and Best Interschool Sports. Monique was the first in her
family to successfully achieve this. Monique lives in Yangebup.
TERTIARY SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR (MALE)
Proudly sponsored by Woodside Energy Ltd
Winner: Dylan Groves
Dylan is 17 years old. He completed an intensive Media course at Murdoch University and was offered a place in Digital
media and Screen sound. At the age of 16 he successfully completed his 1st year at Murdoch Uni with Credits and
Distinctions. Dylan has also made 4 short films including an attachment for a Deadly Yarns film “My nan and the Yandy”
which will be screened on the ABC in Sept of this year. Dylan also works part time at WestOne in the media section. Dylan
is achieving success even though he commenced uni a year younger and without completing year 11.
Runner-up: Dennis Eggington
Dennis is the CEO of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA who recently graduated with his ‘Masters of Human Rights
Education’ from Curtin University. Dennis is an inspirational role model because of his stance on the need for equality and
justice.
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TERTIARY SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
Proudly sponsored by Woodside Energy Ltd
Winner: Elizabeth (Libby) Matthews
Libby is a Wadjari Whadjuck Ballardong Noongar yok who has achieved a Masters in Education. Libby is an Aboriginal
woman and lectures in the unit, Aboriginal Indigenous Education, where she shares her insights, experiences and
perspective with non-Aboriginal students. Libby is well respected by Elders, staff and students. She always goes beyond
her duties to ensure that Aboriginal students receive the best guidance and support whilst studying. Libby lives in
Beckenham.
YOUTH OF THE YEAR (17 – 25 YEARS) MALE
Proudly sponsored by Curtin University of Technology
Winner : Gavin Mallard
Born in Barrel Well, a small town approximately 590km north of Perth, Gavin attended Northampton District High School.
On relocating to Perth in 2004 he attended Governor Stirling Senior High School for a single term prior to winning a
scholarship to prestigious Westley College from where he completed his secondary education, graduating in 2006. There
can no doubt that Gavin shaping as an emerging Indigenous leader. The consistency of his rise to positions of decision
making throughout his short life and career has marked him as a person to watch.
Runner-up: Thomas Jackamarra
Thomas Jackamarra (Tom) moved to Perth initially after being awarded a scholarship to complete his secondary studies at
Wesley College. Tom’s long term goal is to be a pilot. He has already completed a Certificate I in Aeroskills as part of his pre
apprenticeship, whilst also working part-time selling books to support himself financially. His dedication and attention to
his studies and work has been outstanding; continually being recognised by his lecturers with positive feedback about his
commitment and excellent results.
YOUTH OF THE YEAR (17 – 25 YEARS) FEMALE
Proudly sponsored by BHP Billiton
Winner : Searna Michael
Searna has overcome many challenges to become a University student where she is studying to be a teacher. Searna
received her high school graduation certificate in 2008. She is the first person in her family to achieve this great milestone.
Searna also received two whole of school awards that are highly prestigious. She was awarded Aboriginal student of the
Year and also Top Female Football Player of the Year. Searna is now studying and also continues to volunteering to coach
younger teams, help with after school training, attends to watch games and still mentors other younger players. Searna is
destined to be a great teacher.
Runner Up: Amy Hammond
Amy is a Kamilaro woman from Moree, NSW. She came to Perth after Year 12 to study at the WA Academy of Performing
Arts, graduating with an Advanced Diplomacy in Stage Management and a Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts). Since
moving to Perth, Amy has worked on over 30 theatre productions, numerous events and festivals and two films. Amy is
currently the Venue and Technical Manager at Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation where she has managed international,
national and regional tours. Amy was the recipient of the Bendat Family Foundation Perpetual Youth Scholarship 2009 and
the ECU Vice Chancellors Indigenous Australian Scholarship 2008.
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YOUTH OF THE YEAR (12 – 16 YEARS) MALE
Proudly sponsored by Centrecare and NAIDOC Perth (Inc.)
Winner: Ashley Spratt
Ashley has been competing in athletics since he was 6 years old. As he has progressed through the years his status as a
role model has grown. Ashley is also a performer and actor, stilt walking for large events and he also performed as a dancer
and singer in the Bran Nu Dae movie, as well as a lead role in an educational resource on domestic violence. Ashley is
currently involved as a writer and director in a Kids Network project making a documentary on his schools music program.
Runner-up: Jesse Collard
Jesse is a primary school student who has recovered successfully from a serious medical illness. Despite this, he remains
happy and is a role model for other children and is also an excellent football player.
YOUTH OF THE YEAR (12 – 16 YEARS) FEMALE
Proudly sponsored by Noongar Mia Mia
Winner: Rayne Henry
Rayne is an outstanding soccer player and also contributes to the school and local community. As school Rayne regularly
helps out other teams and is the Assistance Coach to one team. Rayne has relentlessly worked towards fulfilling her goal
to play soccer at the highest possible level. Earlier this year (2009) she was recently selected in the under 15 State Team
(Through Football West – state governing body). Rayne attended trials and was picked from hundreds of players and now
is a member of the 16 player squad. It is quite evident that Rayne is a talented soccer player however Rayne’s leadership
and contribution extends beyond the sporting arena into her education. Rayne is a credit to herself and thoroughly
deserves this award.
Runner Up: Anika Gillespie
Anika was selected to participate in the Talent Identification program for the Noranda Netball Association, competing
in A division as Captain. Anika is also a great role model for the Aboriginal community participating in performances in
traditional dance and acting in educational resources related to sexual abuse and domestic violence. Anika is also on the
Smarter than Smoking Committee.
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MEDIA & MARKETING
NAIDOC Perth had a successful year of media and marketing in 2009. Media and marketing is important for advancing the
objects of NAIDOC Perth as it increases the numbers at NAIDOC events and challenges the often negative stereotypes of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples we see in mainstream media. This was noted in one newspaper article about
our Opening Ceremony that featured in the Jakarta Post (Indonesia), stating that: “The small number of non-indigenous
people in the crowd had a chance to experience a side of indigenous Australians rarely talked about in mainstream media.”
Our website (www.naidocperth.org) is an integral part of our interaction with the community and the media. In 2009, the
website received an overhaul and recorded 5,100 hits between 20 June 2009 and 31 January 2010.
In 2009, NAIDOC Perth launched a media and marketing campaign which included:
- distribution of promotional items including the Program of Events, posters for the Ball and Opening Ceremony and B5
postcards;
- regular updates to the community via the Indigenous email networks and through a newly established Facebook
group, which has over 500 members;
- media releases about the Opening Ceremony, Ball and Award winners;
- radio interviews on Noongar Radio (multiple), RTRFM (multiple), North Queensland Aboriginal radio, 720 ABC and
Racing and Gaming on 6PR with Tim Gossage;
- television reports on NTIV at the Opening Ceremony and Channel Ten News on the Coolbaroo Club; and
- various newspaper articles including the Koori Mail, Yamaji News, Jakarta Post, the West Australian, Sunday Times STM
Magazine, Perth Child Magazine, Express Magazine.
- entering into an arrangement with the City of Perth Winter Arts Festival to promote NAIDOC Week including on their
website and brochures; and
- flying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags throughout the week on Kings Park Road (14 Flags), Mounts Bay Road
(14 Flags), the Causeway (7 Flags), Barrack Square, (8 Flags), Forrest Place (10 Flags) and one large banner on Barrack
Street.
Please see on the following pages, examples of some of the newspaper coverage of NAIDOC week in Perth for 2009.
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
Statement by Chairperson / Treasurer
In our opinion the accounts and schedules set out on the following pages present fairly the consolidated
financial position of NAIDOC Perth (Inc.) at 31 December 2009 and the results of its operations for the year
ended 31 December 2009.
The grants received from various Government and non-Government bodies for the calendar year of
2009 have been used towards the achievement of goals for which they were provided and all conditions
included have been complied with.
Glenda Kickett
CHAIRPERSON
Angela Ryder
TREASURER
Dated at Perth, Western Australia this day 1 February 2010.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
NAIDOC PERTH INC.
I have audited the financial report of NAIDOC Perth Inc., which comprises the Balance Sheet,
the Statement of Income and Expenditure and Notes to the Financial Statements for the year
ended 31 st December 2009, in order to express an opinion on it to the members of NAIDOC.
The financial report has been prepared for distribution to members, sponsors, potential
sponsors and funders for the purpose of fulfilling the Committee of Management’s financial
reporting requirements under the Association’s constitution. I disclaim any assumption of
responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any
person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.
The audit has been conducted to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is
free of material misstatement. The procedures included examination, on a test basis, of
evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report. These
procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the
financial report is presented fairly so as to present a view which is consistent with my
understanding of NAIDOC’s financial position, the results of its operations and its cash flows.
The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.
Audit Opinion
In my opinion, the financial report of NAIDOC Perth Inc presents a true and fair view of the
financial position of NAIDOC Perth Inc as at 31 st December 2009 and the result of its
operations for the year then ended in accordance with applicable reporting requirements.
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AJ de Meyere CPA
Willagee, Western Australia
27 th January 2010

NAIDOC PERTH INCORPORATED
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009
2009 2008
$ $
INCOME
Ball Tickets 28,634 30,259
Donations 858 2,800
Grant Income 62,500 107,591
Interest Received 52 57
Membership Fees 100 -
Other Income 1,542 -
Sales T Shirts 64 -
Sponsorship 74,327 41,221
Stall Income 985 1,550
Total Income 169,062 183,478
EXPENSES
Accounting Fees 1,250 350
Annual Report Costs 3,684 -
Awards 6,806 4,300
Ball Costs 85,502 57,050
Bank Fees - 36
Catering - 2,426
Committee Expenses 1,740 -
Electrician - 1,774
Entertainment and Performances - 12,985
Event Management - 3,318
Guest Speakers - 1,930
Hire Fees - 43,623
Insurance 1,327 650
Internet Expense - 4,609
Miss NAIDOC Perth 250 -
Office Supplies 2,257 449
Opening Ceremony 49,306 -
Other Employer Expenses - 118
Other Expenses 523 -
Parking Fees - 90
Photographer 1,120 400
Postage & Shipping 158 348
Promotion and Advertising 7,886 4,979
Security - 8,522
Supplies - 24,141
Telephone - 98
Website 238 -
Total Expenses 162,047 172,196
Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 7,015 11,282
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NAIDOC PERTH INCORPORATED
BALANCE SHEET - AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009
Note 2009 2008
$ $
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 1 19,501 15,839
Receivables 2 3,436 -
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 22,937 15,839
TOTAL ASSETS 22,937 15,839
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors & Borrowings 3 3,304 3,220
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,304 3,220
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,304 3,220
NET ASSETS 19,633 12,619
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Balance at Beginning of Year 12,619 1,337
Plus Surplus for Year 7,015 11,282
TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 19,633 12,619
NAIDOC PERTH INCORPORATED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
2008 2008
$ $
Cash at Bank & on Hand
Cheque Account 19,501 15,393
Petty Cash 446
19,501 15,839
Accounts Receivable
Australian Tax office 3,436
3,436
CREDITORS & BORROWINGS
Sundry Creditors & Accruals 1,250 275
Australian Tax office 2,054 2,945
3,304 3,220
NAIDOC PERTH INCORPORATED
DETAILED LIST OF CREDITORS - AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009
NAME BUDGET LINE DATE AMOUNT
TRADE CREDITOR ITEM INCURRED
AJ de Meyere CPA Accounting Dec-09 1,250.00
1,250.00
Australian Tax Office GST Jan-Dec 08 -3,435.59 overpaid
Australian Tax Office GST Jan-Dec 09 2,053.56
-132.03
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The success of NAIDOC Perth is due to the hard work of our Committee, volunteers and the many service providers who
assist us.
We gratefully acknowledge all Committe members and provide special thanks to Kylie Solonec (graphic design), Simon
Vieth (website), Cassandra Ryder (Awards), Michelle White, Jeremy Garlett and the team at Noongar Radio (Opening
Ceremony entertainment), Michelle Downie (media), Amy Hammond (stage management), Cindy Solonec (Opening
Ceremony VIP coordination), Dallas Yarran (Opening Ceremony first aid), Douglas Headland and Troy Mitchell (Opening
Ceremony traffic control), Carole Winfield and volunteers from the City of Perth, Oxfam volunteers, Relationships
Australia (Opening Ceremony sausage sizzle), Tash Nannup and Ruth Furber (photography), Nick Mayman and Wendy
Wise from Indigenous Community Volunteers and Patricia Langdon and staff from the WA AIDS Council (Ball).
SPONSORS
NAIDOC Perth gratefully acknowledge our financial and in-kind sponsors. Without their faith in us and support NAIDOC
Perth would not be the success that it is. Logos from our financial sponsors and names of our in-kind sponsors are
listed on the back cover of the Annual Report.
Doolann Leisha Eatts, Sealin Garlett and Theresa Walley
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NAIDOC PERTH 2009 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
AWARD SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (Inc.) • City of Melville • City of Perth • Department of Indigenous Affairs
Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal Health Service (Inc.) • Gurlongga Njininj Association
Indigenous Community Volunteers • Kaditj Cafe • Langford Aboriginal Association • Noongar Radio
Noongar Sports Association • Oxfam • PEEDAC • Relationships Australia (WA) • WA AIDS Council
WA Netball Noongar Sports Association • Winter of Arts Festival
Wirrpanda Foundation • Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation