About Us
The Harvey Aboriginal Corporation community initiative designed to educate, inspire & reconcile all peoples with traditional Aboriginal knowledge & customs.
The Harvey Aboriginal Corporation (HAC) was registered as a corporation under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 on 10 February 2021.
HAC is a revival of the previous Harvey Brunswick Aboriginal Corporation formed in 1985 and deregistered in 1999, and the Harvey Waroona Aboriginal Corporation which was formed in 1987 and deregistered in 2004.
Our Team
Board Members
Greg Little • Kenny Wallam • Lesley Ugle • Natalie Wallam
Ingrid Pickett • Ninnette Comito • Stewart Little
What We Stand For
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A community in which Aboriginal people, knowledge and culture is recognised, respected, celebrated and valued. Our Elders, children, young people and families are protected; our communities are empowered to determine their own futures and our cultural identity is valued.
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To tell the story of Aboriginal Australia; create opportunities for people to encounter, engage with and be transformed by that story; support and facilitate Aboriginal cultural resurgence; shape our narrative; and develop, encourage and support strong, healthy, self-determining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, connected to family and culture.
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Culture
Unity
Respect
Initiative
Leadership
Collaboration
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To develop, preserve and provide access to a collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
To use that collection to strengthen and promote knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
To provide leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
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The objectives of the corporation are to assist in the relief of poverty, sickness, destitution, helplessness, distress, suffering, and misfortune, among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, through the process of supporting social and economic development. The corporation aims to:
Operate community enterprises and build a strong financial base for community development activities and infrastructure.
Promote community development by acting as a resource for the community and stakeholders in the areas of education, health, housing, professional development, training, employment and welfare to the community.
Act as a clearing house to facilitate the exchange of information and skills, participation and maintenance of community development activities, community services, employment and housing for the community.
Operate and maintain a gift fund to be known as ‘The Harvey Aboriginal Corporation Gift Fund’ in accordance with the requirements of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Membership
Interested in being a part of the Harvey Aboriginal Corporation?
To apply for membership to the HAC, please contact a member of our team & we’ll get back to you with further info.
Our Partners
