Governing body Top manager Interviews and hires the top manager Contracted to operate under instructions and delegation from the governing body Accountable to members who s/elected them Account...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dispute resolution Western dispute resolution The close family, elders and wider community work out what the dispute or wrongdoing is about, who it has aff...
In general, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture-based mechanisms for managing and settling disputes and wrongdoing are: action-oriented and physical Punishment and sanctions involve law-based and reg...
You can see networked Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance at work in the structure and operation of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander extended families and their linked households Clan, na...
Standard approach Nation-rebuilding approach Culture is portrayed as problematic Culture is seen as a strength and asset Decision making is short term, non-strategic and often externally cont...
What happens when rules are weak and poorly enforced What happens when rules are strong and enforced Governance is less effective and legitimate Decision making is more transparent, winning support from member...
Worn Gundidj has given hospitality to Sudanese refugees in the Victorian town of Warrnambool, held a barbeque and day of indigenous culture activities for children with terminally ill siblings, and formed partne...
Good Dispute Resolution Good conflict analysis skills Good knowledge of the context and related history Sensitivity to the local cultural context Local language skills Technical expertise as required...