The Bundjalung Elders Council Aboriginal Corporation was the first Elders Council formed in Australia. The Bundjalung Elders Council have ongoing consultations and meetings with organisations and community groups throughout the Bundjalung Nation to better relationships with Aboriginal communities.
The Bundjalung Elders Council Aboriginal Corporation was formed in 1989 in response to the Elders concern about Leadership on cultural and traditional values for the Bundjalung Nation. There were originally 69 members of the Council and currently there are 35 elected and participating Elders. Currently the Bundjalung Elders Council Aboriginal Corporation consists of elected representatives from 17 communities based in Northern Rivers NSW. Lismore, Baryulgil, Tabulam, Yamba, Casino, Cabbage Tree Island, Byron Bay, Tweed Head, Nimbin, Coraki, Ballina, Evans Head, Kyogle, Maclean, Grafton, Box Ridge.

Vision Our Vision is: To lead the development of economic, cultural and social opportunities to better the lives of the people of the Bundjalung Nation and work through partnership with key stakeholders.
To achieve our Vision we need:

• Clear protocols to ensure things are done the right way for Aboriginal people and their communities. This means that the social and political conventions of each community are followed.
• Respect for cultural differences in communication internally and externally.
• Effective Leadership for the nation
• Ability to handle challenge and change
• Strategic Partnership
• Skilled and Dedicated Staff
• Quality management processes

Business Plan 2003-2008 The Bundjalung Elders Council launched a five year Business Plan in August 2003. Within this Business plan the Council has identified eight portfolios that will address the importance to the Bundjalung Nation.

• Culture and Heritage
• Housing
• Human Services
• Racism
• Key Stakeholders
• Transport
• Education
• Economic Development

The Bundjalung Elders Council are available for school activities, community events, openings, meetings and consultation.

CONTACT US:
Bundjalung Elders Council Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 528 Lismore NSW 2480
Email: berthakapeen.bundjal@bigpond.net.au
Or through the Cultural and Heritage Coordinator, Shared Vision Aboriginal Corporation Inc. Phone: (02)66215578 Fax: (02) 66215527