Since then, Ngalaya has grown into a registered charity that represents over 800 First Nations lawyers and law students across what is now called NSW and the ACT.
Ngalaya is governed by our volunteer Board of Directors, made up of First Nations lawyers and law students. Ngalaya exists to support and grow the next generation of First Nations law-makers.
Ngalaya provides networking opportunities, financial support and mentoring for First Nations people throughout their legal career.
Kate joined the Ngalaya Board in 2017, and was appointed Chairperson for 2020. Kate is a Solicitor at Allens.
Jason joined the Ngalaya Board in 2016, was Chairperson 2018-19 and appointed Executive Director for 2020.
Mark joined the Ngalaya Board in 2012, and was Chairperson 2016-2017. Mark is a Solicitor at the Financial Rights Legal Centre.
Dayne joined the Ngalaya Board as a Director for 2020. Dayne is a Legal/Industrial Officer at the CFMEU.
Meet Eliza, our new Project Officer Eliza Salvatori (Yuin) Meet Eliza Salvatori, Ngalaya’s new Project Officer! Eliza is a Saltwater Budawang (Yuin) woman from Bangalow (Bundjalung Country). She is in her final year of her Read more…
Ngalaya Indigenous Corporation has been awarded a $20,000 grant through the Foundation for Young Australians and Australian Department of Health’s Youth Action Project Grant Scheme.
First Nations lawyers have called on the NSW Government to take immediate steps to establish a Walama Court.