The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI)

AIGI is an independent, Indigenous-led centre for governance knowledge and excellence. We connect Indigenous Australians to world-class governance practice, resources and professional development to meet their self-determined governance needs.

 

We envision a future Australia where Indigenous peoples, communities and nations can pursue and exercise their right to self-determination and economic development through strong self-governance.

 

We work alongside Indigenous peoples in their efforts to determine and strengthen their own sustainable systems of self-governance.

 

Our People. Our Governance. Our Way.

 

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Latest resources

Our extensive collection of practical online resources for Indigenous organisations is designed to strengthen your practices at all stages of the governance lifecycle.

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Dec 13 2024
The Waltja Way
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation has an innovative governance approach – wh...
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Nov 16 2016
Waltja women in governance
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation’s directors are Indigenous women from remo...
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Oct 10 2023
NPY Women’s Council's Law and Culture meetings
Every year, NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC) host a Law & Culture meeting At these meeti...
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Dec 11 2012
Succession planning at NPY Women's Council
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should be aware that this video may contain imag...
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Dec 09 2024
Embedding culture at Yappera
Yappera Children’s Service recognises that culture forms the foundation of children’s...
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Nov 27 2024
Service delivery the Malparara Way
NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC) has an approach known locally as the ‘Malparara Way’ Mal...
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Nov 27 2024
Succession planning at ALPA – Emerging Leaders Program
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) focus on succession planning through th...

Professional development

 

As a not-for profit Indigenous-led organisation, we understand the challenges organisations face to meet their governance obligations. We also know that impact is increased when organisations focus on creating solutions that are culturally legitimate, evolving, customised and accountable.

 

We’re here to help you with our tailored professional development. Our friendly team works closely with you to design and run training that meets your specific needs, environment and resources.

 

Learn about our professional development

Professional development events
Throughout the year we run informative events focusing on key governance topics.
Webinar: Introduction to Two-way Indigenous Governance
Feb 19 2025
Webinar: Introduction to Two-way Indigenous Governance

Explore two-way governance, integrating Indigenous cultural values with mainstream frameworks Discuss benefits and challenges of implementing two-way governance ...

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Webinar: Voices of Leadership – Indigenous Women in Governance
Mar 05 2025
Webinar: Voices of Leadership – Indigenous Women in Governance

#AccelerateAction - International Women's Day 2025 Theme...

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Webinar: Assessing Your Governance and Toolkit Debrief 
May 28 2025
Webinar: Assessing Your Governance and Toolkit Debrief 

Evaluate your current governance structures using the Indigenous Governance Toolkit...

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Webinar: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Indigenous Governance
Jul 23 2025
Webinar: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Indigenous Governance

Explore the critical roles and responsibilities of directors within Indigenous organisations in this informative webinar...

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Webinar: Strategic Planning
Sep 24 2025
Webinar: Strategic Planning

Unlock the potential of your organisation with this practical webinar on strategic planning, tailored for Indigenous organisations...

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Webinar: Engaging Youth – Succession Planning
Nov 19 2025
Webinar: Engaging Youth – Succession Planning

Empower the next generation of leaders with this insightful webinar focusing on the vital role of young voices in governance and succession planning...

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Governance reviews

 

We can review your organisation’s cultural and corporate governance to help you implement effective, practical policies and strategies. Our reviews are comprehensive and independent, and we can support your organisation to make improvements.

 

Learn more about our advisory services

AIGI is transforming corporate governance to bring Indigenous ways of thinking, being and knowing to the mainstream.

(Participant, AIGI Impact Study, 2022)

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