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Congratulations to NCACCH for winning the SEQ Naidoc 2006 Distinguished Services Award (Community Organisation Category) at a Gala Ball held in Brisbane in July 2006. |
National NAIDOC - What is Naidoc?
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in the first full week in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NAIDOC originally stood for 'National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee'. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week, and its acronym has become the name of the week itself.
The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous community, but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces.
NAIDOC celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.
North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH) is a transparent organisation dedicated to ensuring the indigenous community of the Sunshine Coast have access to a full range of health care providers.
NCACCH's efforts have been recognised by Reconciliation Australia and BHP Billiton who partner in The Indigenous Governance Awards. NCACCH is one of 8 finalists.
The Indigenous Governance Awards have been established to encourage, reward and promote best practice in Indigenous governance. The awards are an annual event and incorporated Indigenous organisations from across the country are invited to enter. The National Award winner will receive $10,000 and there will be two Achievement Awards of $5,000 each. The award money will be used to further the development of the winning organisations.
The IG Awards are a partnership project between Reconciliation Australia and BHP Billiton. The awards will show what works in Indigenous governance and help to share experience and good ideas. By boosting awareness about the benefits of good governance, the awards will encourage organisations to invest time and energy into this important element of their work for Indigenous communities. The awards will also educate the wider Australian community by highlighting some of the good news in Indigenous Australia and the impressive achievements of their organisations.
The IG Awards are open to all Indigenous community organisations (incorporated under legislation) operating at national or regional level, including local community councils. Nominated organisations must be at least 51% Indigenous owned and have been in operation for one year. The nomination must be submitted by someone working in the organisation and have the approval in writing of the governing body.
What are the selection criteria? Each application will be assessed against the following criteria:
1. How legitimate, representative and accountable the governing body is
2. How effective the administration function is
3. The use of dispute resolution systems
4. The level of commitment to leadership development
5. How the organisation’s governance model reflects the cultural norms and values of its members
6. Demonstrated strategic planning ability
How are the applications assessed?
The assessment process is now underway. A panel of seven independent judges is reviewing each application and up to six organisations will be selected as finalists. Each finalist organisation will receive a site visit from members of the judging panel. The judging panel will review all site visit reports and select one national award winner who will receive $10,000 and two achievement award winners who will receive $5,000 each.
What are the site visits for the finalists?
The site visit will involve consultation with members of the governing body, the management and the employees of the organisation. The visit will also include meetings with the organisation’s members. In order to promote the IG Awards and the finalist organisations, some filming and/or photography may also take place during the site visits, if appropriate.
When will the finalists and winners be announced?
The finalists will be announced at the National Reconciliation Planning Workshop in Canberra on 30 May 2005. All applicants will be contacted in writing soon after this date. The major award and achievement award winners will be announced at a special presentation event in Melbourne in August 2005. Two members from each finalist organisation to be flown to Melbourne for the event. |
