23/10/2026
Celebrating our 2026 Kulintja Kutju Leadership Program graduates!
What a way to finish the year! Last week we came together in Yulara for our fourth and final Kulintja Kutju Leadership Program workshop for 2026 - Regional Leadership and Governance.
This workshop was all about building the knowledge, skills and confidence to step into governance and decision-making roles. Participants explored what it means to become a member or director of an organisation, how boards work, and the responsibilities that come with representing their communities. Through practical activities and a mock board meeting, everyone had the chance to put their learning into practice and think about their next steps in leadership.
A huge thank you to Reshaune Singer, our lead facilitator, and Frena Jacob, our co-facilitator, for guiding everyone through our final workshop!
We were also very lucky to welcome Buster, Aaila, Solomon and Amos from the Kimberley, who travelled to Yulara to join us after hosting our group in the Kimberley for Workshop 3.
As part of an Empowered Communities Leadership Exchange between NPY Tristate, East Kimberley and West Kimberley, it was our turn to welcome them and to continue learning from one another.
And most importantly, congratulations to the 2026 Kulintja Kutju Leadership Program graduates! Over the past year, participants have travelled from communities across the NPY Lands to take part in four workshops, building their skills, stepping outside of their comfort zones, sharing their knowledge and supporting one another along the way. Completing the program is a huge achievement and a real commitment, especially with the travel, time away from home, family, work and all the other responsibilities involved. We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey!
A very special thank you to the employers and organisations who supported participants to attend all four workshops. Your support and commitment to developing young leaders in our region has been so important in making this program possible.
We finished the week by celebrating our graduates alongside their families, employers, Leadership Program alumni and supporters. Thank you to everyone who joined us to recognise this achievement and show their support for the next generation of leaders across the NPY Lands.
Finally, thank you to the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) for funding this Program and supporting leadership development across our region.
Congratulations again to our 2026 graduates and we can't wait to see where your leadership journeys take you next!
