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Who We Are

The Office of Township Leasing assists the Executive Director to manage Township Leases in partnership with Traditional Owners. For both the Executive Director and the Office of Township Leasing, our role is to listen to the ambitions of Traditional Owners and help them realise their vision. We share knowledge, engage meaningfully and always work with cultural integrity.

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The Grandfather of Township Leasing

"If we want change then we (Tiwi people) have to change, we have to change our ways, work in partnership." - Walter Kerinaiua

Known as the Grandfather of Township Leasing, Walter Kerinaiua's vision for his people was the driving force behind the establishment of the Township Leasing Model. We use his name, words and image throughout this website with the permission of his family.

Walter Kerinaiua

Our Purpose 

We cultivate and maintain partnerships, leaving a legacy for Aboriginal communities to thrive for generations to come. 

Our Vision 

Enabling Choices Through Empowered Partnerships. 

Our Commitment 

Traditional Owners making decisions for their land. 

Our Values

Cultural Integrity

We seek to understand, learn and respect the cultural ways across all communities. We approach everything with sensitivity and curiosity.  

Self Determination

Decisions rest with community.

Aboriginal Leadership

We honour and respect the previous, present and emerging leadership systems that exist across communities. 

Purposeful Partnerships

We work in partnership with community, walking side by side. We are guides through processes and share what we have learned with our partners. 

Our Approach

Culture First
We respect and hold high regard for Aboriginal history, cultural practices, language and knowledge systems. Culture will always come before talking business.
Trust
We trust Aboriginal communities to make decisions for their future.
Knowledge Sharing
We openly share our resources and knowledge so that communities have the ways and means to make their own decisions for their land and its management.
Partnership Engagement
We cultivate and maintain partnerships that are sustained for future generations.

The Office of Township Leasing

The Office of Township Leasing works to assist the Executive Director in managing Township Leases. For both the Executive Director and the Office of Township Leasing, our role is to listen to the ambitions of Traditional Owners and help them realise their vision. We share knowledge, engage meaningfully and always work with cultural integrity.
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