Our Leaders

An experienced and dedicated team of Board Directors and leadership team at Awabakal.

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Our Board

Darren Faulkner – Chairperson
Dianne Ball - Deputy Chairperson
Warwick (Wok) Wright – Treasurer
Stephen Griffen – Secretary
Dianne Ball – Director
William (Edward) Smith - Director
Kevin McKenny - Director
Abie Wright – Director

Our Leadership Team

Toni Johnston – Acting Chief Executive Officer
Marook Perry - Regional Services Manager - Medical
Rod Smith - Acting Regional Services Manager - Community Development
Kerri Field - Regional Services Manager - Aged Care
Karen Smith & Jade Tapper -Directors - Early Learning & Education
Scott Adams - Business Manager

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In 1973, conversation around the formation of a community focussed Aboriginal organisation in Newcastle began to rumble.

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Vision and Mission

"Dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of our community.”

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