Stories of Success from the 2016 Indigenous Governance Awards

The 2016 Indigenous Governance Awards received a record number of applications from 104 incorporated Indigenous organisations and 34 informal Indigenous groups, projects, and initiatives. Analysis of the 38 shortlisted applicants is presented in Strong Governance Supporting Success. By creating governance models that are effective and legitimate in two worlds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisations are examples of successful self- determination and two-way governance in action.

The Indigenous Governance Awards were established to identify, celebrate and promote effective governance in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and projects across the nation and their ability to organise, govern and self-determine their communities’ futures.

The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, Reconciliation Australia, and the BHP Foundation proudly partner to deliver the Indigenous Governance Awards, which have been running biennially since 2005.

Check out the Strong Governance Supporting Organisational Success executive overview below, or download the full report to gain insight into current practices, understanding and innovation in Indigenous governance.