The BBY Board of Directors is made up of up to six Aboriginal leaders from across the East Kimberley who are passionate about change and ‘walking the talk’ of the 6 social norms. 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.

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Sally Martin - Position: Director, BBY

Introducing Sally Martin, one of our BBY Directors.

Sally grew up in Wyndham , but works in Kununurra for the Education Department as the Early Years Coordinator, engaging parents to prepare their young children for school . After 38 years within the education system, Sally remains a passionate educator , and loves working with children.

Sally is the Mum to one daughter , and has recently become a brand new grandmother to a beautiful baby boy! She has joined the BBY to learn more about what’s happening in community , especially what’s on offer in regards to the early years space and how that important work is being supported, so families can be empowered around their children’s education.

Sally supports her partner Ben, in the business Kimberley Dreaming, taking people on fantastic adventures through our Kimberley landscapes, sharing Country and Culture.

She is a passionate supporter of Aboriginal empowerment, and one of her favourite quotes is ‘Determination today, leads to success tomorrow’.

Philomena (Philly) Hunter - Position: Director, BBY

Philomenta Hunter is a proud Aboriginal woman from Wyndham with deep family ties across the Kimberley. She brings rich cultural knowledge and a commitment to lifelong learning shaped by historical challenges. Philly attended school in Wyndham and Perth, and is a graduate of the Jawun Emerging Leaders Program. With over 20 years in the East Kimberley training sector, she has worked extensively in remote communities and the mining industry.

Driven by the value of education, Philly earned an associate degree in Community Management and Development from Notre Dame and Curtin University. She honors the legacy of her late parents, who made significant contributions to Wyndham after relocating there in 1975 following Cyclone Tracy.

Philly has held leadership roles including Director of Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation, Chairperson of St Joseph’s Wyndham School Board, and Aboriginal Development Officer at North Regional TAFE. She also played a key role in establishing the Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation.

As a single mother, Philly raised three children with strong values and a focus on education. Today, she is a proud mum of three independent adults who contribute meaningfully to the East Kimberley community.

Empowered Communities National Leadership

Ian Trust

Position: Co-Chair of Empowered Communities’ National Leadership Team

Ian has lived and worked in the region for most of his life and currently serves as the Chairman and Executive Director of Wunan Foundation.

He sees Empowered Communities as the structure that will break the cycle of passive welfare dependency and create fundamental change in his community and other communities across Australia.

Watch Ian's presentation on Empowered Communities, at Garma Festival 2014.

Former Directors of BBY

We wish to acknowledge the leadership and dedication of previous Board Directors of BBY, who have greatly contributed to Empowered Communities East Kimberley and the strategic direction of BBY.

Natasha Short

Jean O'Reeri

Merle Carter

Desmond Hill

Lawford Benning

Robyn Long

Annabelle Cox

Peter Brown

Brenda Garstone

Carolyn McAdam

Zenneth Cox