Background
The Aboriginal Legal Rights organisation in South Australia managed both Aboriginal Legal Services and the Native Title Unit. Government policy required the criminal and native title functions to separate into different organisations.
The Native Title committee executives and CEO were interested in developing an economic foundation connected with the new structure, representing 22 Native Title Management Committees across South Australia.
The project
Gongan Consultancy was contracted to facilitate workshops and meetings and help staff research options for the new foundation structure. The first stage prepared a business strategy presentation for the full Congress meeting.
The next stage involved a metropolitan and regional road show. Gongan supported 13 workshops covering incorporation of Congress, representative authorisation, interim agreements and the proposed foundation and business arm.
Workshop information was then presented to a full Congress meeting in Hahndorf for discussion and endorsement.
The result
The existing case study records the formation of South Australian Native Title Services Inc. and the Aboriginal Foundation of South Australia Inc. as outcomes of the work.