About Us
Arabana Country
Our tribal name is Ngurabanna, the land of the mound springs.
Mound springs are precious water holes that spread far and wide across our Country. The springs are central to our culture, and they help sustain life in our beautiful, dessert lands.
In 2012, we decided to call our organisation Arabana, which means Sturt Desert Pea, the unique flower that blossoms in the Arabana desert after winter rains.
2012, we were granted Native Title to over 69000 square kilometres of Australia, in recognition of our ancient and ongoing connection to Ngurabanna Country.
The Corporation
The Arabana Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (ICN 7729) is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) representing the Arabana people. We are entrusted with the administration and management of lands and waters on behalf of our community, ensuring the preservation and protection of Arabana Country and culture.
Our role is to uphold and enforce Native Title rights, manage significant cultural and environmental assets, and create opportunities for our community’s economic and cultural growth.
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As the governing body for Arabana lands, we are dedicated to working closely with our Traditional Owners, local communities, and key stakeholders. We strive to be the voice of the Arabana people, advocating for our rights, upholding cultural traditions, and ensuring our lands.
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At the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation, we are led by a group of 12 dedicated Board members from the Arabana community. Our Board represents a range of experience and knowledge, and each member plays an important role in making sure that our community's voice is heard in all the decisions we make.
The Board helps guide the work we do, ensuring it’s in line with our cultural values and focused on the long-term wellbeing of Arabana people and country.
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The Board is responsible for guiding the Corporation’s activities and ensuring everything we do stays true to our culture and traditions, while also helping the community grow in new ways. The members of the Board are chosen by the community to represent the interests of all Arabana members
Our staff work under the guidance of the Board, and each team member plays a crucial role in delivering our projects and services. Staff roles include general manager, business development manager, project officer, ranger team, administration, finance, casual heritage and environment officers, and cultural advisors.
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We work closely with our partners and stakeholders, while staying deeply connected to the Arabana community to ensure that everything we do respects our cultural protocols and serves the needs of our people.
AAC Rule Book
Our Rule Book outlines the governance and operational framework of the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation. It ensures that we remain accountable to our community and adhere to cultural protocols and legal requirements. The Rule Book is a living document, reviewed regularly to reflect the evolving needs of our people. To learn more, please download the full Rule Book using the link below.
