Strong governance

BBY is a neutral convener to implement the Empowered Communities model in the East Kimberley, performing key 'backbone functions' to support and facilitate joint action by Aboriginal Organisations, Government, NGOs and Corporate Partners to achieve transformational change.

Our governance structure is composed of a Board of Directors and Local Management Committees (LMC). The Board is made up of up to six Aboriginal Leaders from across the East Kimberley who are passionate about change and ‘walking the talk’.

The Board oversees the strategic direction of BBY, sustaining the success of Empowered Communities in the East Kimberley, and leads the Joint Decision-Making process with Government. The Board receives advice from BBY member organisations through the LMCs.

The BBY staff team provides strategic and secretariat support to the Board and the LMCs. 

 
EC leadership and BBY Board

Local management committees (LMC)

The LMCs are made up of Chairs and CEOs of BBY member organisations. LMC meetings are currently setup in Kununurra, Wyndham, Halls Creek and Kalumburu. Working at the front-line of Aboriginal affairs they play an integral role in identifying local priorities, advising the Board and shaping the shared Regional Development Agenda. 

LMC meetings are held once every 3 months, with additional work between meetings supported by BBY staff. LMC members also seek grassroots input from community forums to inform and gain feedback from families, individuals and the broader community. 

BBY Strategic Plan

An important part of our strong governance framework, our 2023 - 2026 strategic plan outlines how we will act as an effective 'backbone' for Empowered Communities East Kimberley through the following objectives:

  • Build capability and leadership of member organisations

  • Facilitate collaboration to implement the Regional Development Agenda (RDA)

  • Strong and trusted Backbone

  • Advocacy and systems change

A set of strategies and key performance indicators will assist us to achieve the plan.

Partnership principles

Binarri-binyja yarrawoo has recently released (April 2019) the Empowered Communities East Kimberley Partnership Principles.

These 12 principles underpin expectations that Aboriginal organisations have of non-Aboriginal organisations seeking to work with Aboriginal people and communities in the East Kimberley.

If you are a non-Aboriginal organisation wanting to endorse the principles, please get in touch with our team to arrange a meeting.