About UsBirrang was established in 2003 and has been in continuous operation since its establishment. Birrang was established as a regional based community service provider offering employment and related services to Aboriginal people of New South Wales. Over time, Birrang has expanded its activities to include people from other cultures and backgrounds, in response to identified needs and opportunities. The Board of Directors all of who are Aboriginal are located in Griffith, Mildura, Narromine, Deniliquin and Albury. The Board of Directors have held their positions since 2003. |  |
Meet the Board
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Gregory MurrayChairmanMr Murray has been a member of our Board since inception on the 3rd of November 2003. He has had extensive experience and involvement upon numerous Boards. Including but not limited to the Aboriginal Legal Service where he was a member for over 19 years and served as a representative for the NSW Southern Region. He held a position on the Albury LALC for 2 years and is still an active member. He was the Southern Regional Representative for AHO for over 7 years and for 11 years sat as Chairman of the Woomera Aboriginal Corporation. He was an active representative of ATSIC for the Binaal Billa region in excess of 12 years. Mr Murray also successfully managed his own contracting business for just over 23 years. |
Graham KilbySecretaryGraham Kilby has been a member of our Board since October 2004. He has been employed within the Public Sector for over 20 years in positions around Aboriginal employment and welfare. He also worked as a Branch Manager for Jobactive Services and was also the CEO of the Griffith Local Aboriginal Land Council. Mr Kilby is active within the Riverina Murray Region of NSW advocating and striving to improve Aboriginal employment and opportunities in the region. |
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Danny KellyDirectorMr Kelly has been a Director since December 2004. For over 10 years he held the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Balranald Aboriginal Medical Service. He sat on the Board of the NSW Aboriginal Health Medical and Research Council over a 9-year period. Mr Kelly is a current committee member and has been for over 20 years of the Special Ethics Committee for the NSW Aboriginal Health Medical and Research Council as Elder’s representation. He also held the position of Deputy Chairperson for this committee. |
Kerrie HutchisonDirectorMs Hutchison was a board member at the inception on the 3rd of November 2003. After 3 years she stood down as a Board member to take the position of Field Officer within Birrang where she worked for 5 years before moving into the Aboriginal Employment sector with Summit. She was an active representative of ATSIC for 10 years and held various roles including Councillor and Deputy Chairperson of the Binaal Billa region. She was part of the inception for the Narromine LALC in 1971 and is currently an inaugural member. She was also a Regional Secretary for NSW LALC for 15 years. Ms Hutchison re-joined as a board member of Birrang in 2019 and is currently employed by Australian Aboriginal Home Care as a Service Coordinator. |
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Rose DunnTreasurerMs Dunn has been a member of our Board since inception on the 3rd of November 2003. She has a Diploma in Social Housing, a Diploma of Business, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing. She is also a certified Justice of the Peace. In 2005 Ms Dunn joined the Board of the Deniliquin LALC and severed for 5 years. She was the appointed as CEO of the LALC and held that position for 9 years. Ms Dunn resigned from the position of CEO to work for Intereach as a Family Support Officer, this position was close to her heart as Ms Dunn has been a Foster Carer for most of her adult life. Ms Dunn has returned to the Deniliquin LALC in the position of CEO which she currently holds. |
Our OrganisationBirrang is a Not-for-profit Company with limited liability registered as a charity (Public Benevolent Institution) with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). Birrang is endorsed to receive income tax deductible contributions as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Birrang is governed by a skilled Board of Directors drawn from diverse geographical regions across NSW. Birrang employs a Chief Executive Officer to manage its day-to-day operations at an office complex in Orange owned by Birrang. The CEO supervises a team of qualified staff including trainers, project co-ordinators and a Finance Officer. | Our Logo
‘Birrang‘ is a Wiradjuri word meaning ‘Horizon’. The logo contains a circular motif on the left, which represents the organisation, the horizontal lines represent the communities served by Birrang, and the nodes at the ends of the lines represent the individuals and activities supported by the vision of the organisation. Contact Us |
Partnerships and Memberships
Supply Nation Registered
Birrang is registered with Supply Nation, who provides peace of mind by ensuring that all businesses listed on Australia’s largest national directory of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, Indigenous Business Direct, are not only Indigenous owned but are also regularly audited for changes in company structure and ownership.
Since 2009, Supply Nation has worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses along with procurement teams from government and corporate Australia to help shape today’s emerging and rapidly evolving Indigenous business sector.
In addition, Supply Nation receives daily updates from ASIC regarding any changes to business ownership which allows us to conduct real-time audits. This reinforces the integrity and accuracy of Indigenous businesses listed on Indigenous Business Direct
Supply Nation partners with its paid membership of government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations to develop procurement policies that modify, and redirect spend to include the traditionally underutilised Indigenous business sector.
NSW Government Partnership
Birrang works in Partnership with the NSW Government to deliver a range of community driven programs. Birrang has worked closely with both Transport for NSW, Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), the Department of Education and Training Services NSW for many years to make these programs possible and develop new strategies to assist the community with a variety of issues, including community engagement, driver license access, family strengthening and much more.
Transport NSW Partnership
Birrang have been partnered with Transport for NSW for a number of years delivering a Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP). During this time we have grown to become one of the largest DLAP providers in NSW, now delivering over 70 communities in NSW with over 100 separate programs running each year.
Department of Communities and Justice Partnership
Birrang has partnered with DCJ for several years with various TEI Targeted Intervention Programs and more recently the Specialist Aftercare Program. DCJ works with children, young people, adults, families, and communities to support vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive communities. Supporting them to access the services they need and helping providers to provide much needed services.
Training Services NSW
Birrang works in partnership with Training Services NSW to provide students with vocational education and training opportunities in NSW. Training Services NSW works to improve training outcomes for the people of NSW through supporting apprenticeships and traineeships, Smart and Skilled, and adult and community education. They are a part of NSW Department of Education.
Registered Charity
Birrang is registered with The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), who is the national regulator of charities. They register and regulate Australia’s charities, helping charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice, and guidance. They also work to ensure that the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable database of charities.
ASQA Partnership
Birrang is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number: 91810) delivering nationally recognised training. We work closely with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to ensure that we are delivering high-quality training that provides students with vast employment opportunities. ASQA is the national regulator for vocational education and training (VET). Their purpose is to ensure quality education and training so that students, industry, governments, and the community can have confidence in the integrity of qualifications issued by training providers.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Registered
Birrang has been a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider since 23 June 2018. We remain committed to upholding the values and principles of the NDIS, consistently adhering to the guidelines and practice standards set by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and the Australian Government. We work closely with the NDIA to ensure that participants’ needs and goals are met in a timely, respectful, and professional manner. Our approach prioritises building capacity through genuine choice and control, supporting the dignity of risk, and always upholding our duty of care.
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia Member
Birrang is a proud member of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). ITECA is a nationally prominent industry association dedicated to giving the skills training and higher education sectors a strong, unified voice on workforce development. They operate at all Government levels working to ensure that government policy aligns with the needs of student’s employers and independent education providers. They provide leadership, strategy, advocacy, and support.
Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Birrang partnered with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in 2022 to create the Birrang Enterprise Development Company Ltd Aboriginal Scholarship Program. This scholarship provides Aboriginal people financial support for assistance towards their studies in any degree of their choice at Charles Sturt University. This scholarship provides five students per year with the opportunity to attend university, which they otherwise might not have been able to.