Aboriginal Advisory Group

The Aboriginal Advisory Group, administered by Council, is a Community-led advisory group that operates using a Traditional Owner-centric approach. It provides guidance and input on matters relevant to the local First Nations Community.  First Nations people residing in the Kiama LGA are eligible to participate in the Advisory Group.

While the Aboriginal Advisory Group provides valuable insight and guidance, it does not replace comprehensive consultation with the broader First Nations Community, Traditional Owners, organisations and businesses. Genuine Community engagement requires ongoing, inclusive, and culturally appropriate consultation processes that extend beyond advisory structures to ensure diverse voices – particularly those of Traditional Owners and Elders – are heard and respected.

Meeting schedule

The group meets bi-monthly, with the next meetings are scheduled for:

  • Monday 13 April 2026 
  • Monday June 8 2026
  • Monday 10 August 2026
  • Monday 12 October 2026
  • Monday 14 December 2026

For more information, please contact: aboriginaladvisorygroup@kiama.nsw.gov.au.

Aboriginal Advisory Group Members

Aunty Gwenda Jarrett
Aunty Jodie Stewart
Aunty Julie Edwards
Aunty Kerry Crawford
Aunty Marg Sutherland
Aunty Sharon Randall
Uncle John Simon
Uncle Peter Wheeler
Uncle Stanley Jarrett
Alira Morgan
Allan Hall
Angelique Detheridge
Angelia Reid
Cameron Oakley
Councillor Stuart Larkins
Elle Stewart-Reid
Elliott Stewart
Ej Stewart
Jane Russell
Jannali Morgan
Kristian Jarrett
Melissa Anthony
Natasha Gulloni
Rachael Morgan
Scott Morgan
Shaney Jarrett
Shatayah Hodson
Yuin Morgan


We update the Aboriginal Advisory Committee membership regularly. If new members have joined and you don’t see them listed yet, or if you think someone is missing, please get in touch with Council.

Council Representatives

Amethyst Downing – Community Development Officer (Aboriginal)
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia – Manager Community Outcomes
Lance Barrie – Community Development Coordinator
Ed Paterson – Director Strategies and Communities & RAP Champion
Donna Flanagan - Manager Property and Commercial & Native Title Manager 
Other Council staff by invitation.

 

Kiama Municipal Council would like to acknowledge Elders, Traditional Owners and Custodians with their continuing connections to Land, Waters, Sky, Culture and Community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the Dharawal Nation, and their Elders past, present and future.

 

 

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