Djapirri Mununggirritj joins board of Reconciliation Australia
The Co-Chairs of Reconciliation Australia Mick Dodson and Mark Leibler today announced the appointment of Djapirri Mununggirrij to the Board. Ms Mununggirrij replaces former Director Dr R. Marika who tragically passed away in May of 2008. Respecting the wishes of her family, the Board delayed replacing Dr Marika while the community of Yirrkala was in mourning.
Professor Dodson and Mr Leibler said they were particularly pleased to be welcoming a new director who will continue to facilitate Reconciliation Australia’s close relationship with the Yolgnu people of north east Arnhem Land.
Ms Mununggirrij is currently the Manager of the Yirrkala Women’s Resource Centre, a board member of the Yothu Yindi Foundation and is involved in the Women’s Healing Centre. Djapirri is also one of the women who was instrumental in the establishment of the Yirrkala Women’s Night Patrol.
“We are thrilled to have a woman with Djapirri’s skill, experience and networks joining us at Reconciliation Australia,” said Professor Dodson. “Djapirri is heavily committed in her own community and across Australia – her enthusiasm to take on this challenging new position is a mark of Djapirri’s determination to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians together so that good intentions for reconciliation are translated into meaningful action.”
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Media contact: Claire Tedeschi, Reconciliation Australia 02 62739200 or 0418 633 277.
