The Port Adelaide Enfield Council's Aboriginal Advisory Panel was established to provide advice and direction to Council regarding cultural and policy decisions and ensure that Council is kept aware of the current needs and concerns of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Current membership of the Panel includes Aboriginal community representatives, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisation representatives, local Kaurna Elders and Elected Members of Council as follows:
| Voting Members: | |
|---|---|
| Michael O' Brien | Dept. of Child Protection |
| Kym Wills | Whitelion Youth Service |
| Linda Wondunna | Kura Yerlo Inc |
| Jasmine Tonkin | Dept. of Child Protection |
| Alex Houthuysen | St Johns Youth Services (Chairperson) |
| Tina Quitadamo | Nunga Mi:Minar Inc |
| Lisa Warner | YWCA Rep |
| Diane Grose | Community Rep |
| Pat Waria-Read | Community Rep |
The Aboriginal Advisory Panel meets on a six weekly basis. If you would like to become a member of the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, or raise Aboriginal community concerns or solutions to be addressed by the Panel, please directed any queries to Rodney Welch, Council's Aboriginal and Cultural Diversity Officer on (08) 8405 6868 or by email rodney.welch@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
