WAALI has the vision to be a place of leadership learning for Aboriginal people through cultural ways of working.
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Welcome to WAALI
The Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute (WAALI) is an independent, for purpose organisation based in Perth, with the aim of inspiring and supporting Aboriginal people to take up leadership opportunities to strengthen their families and communities.
Programs
Our programs are designed to help overcome Aboriginal disadvantage by building leadership and governance capabilities amongst Aboriginal people, and inspiring participants to affect meaningful change within their families and communities.
Yorga Djenna Bidi
The Yorga Djenna Bidi Aboriginal Women’s Leadership Program brings together Aboriginal women across different cultures, ages, occupations, leadership experiences and education levels to build skills, gain confidence and build networks.
Find out moreMaaman Djenna Koorl
The WAALI Men’s Leadership Program (Maaman Djenna Koorl) has been developed collectively with local Elders and Men from Community to provide attributes that an Aboriginal man should hold. The program incorporates group leadership models and follows effective practices.
Find out moreEmerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to improve educational outcomes by strengthening cultural identity, self-development and connection to culture and community. This is the first program of its kind, established by WAALI and is proudly supported by ATCO.
Find out moreNews & Events
View allYorga Djenna Bidi Graduation, Cohort 2
WAALI celebrated 15 Yorga Djenna Bidi (YDB) graduates at Government House, hosted by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM and Mrs Dawson. The event saw WAALI’s Circle of […]
WAALI Alumni Christmas Party 2024
On Thursday, 28 November, Perpetual hosted the WAALI Alumni Christmas Party at their offices overlooking the beautiful Derbal Yerrigan. It was a great time to celebrate the season and connect […]
WAALI Awarded Lotterywest Grant to Expand Leadership Programs for Aboriginal Communities
WAALI is thrilled to announce its receipt of a Lotterywest Grant presented by Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA, Minister for Education; Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests. This significant grant […]
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Testimonials
Rickeeta Walley
Emerging leaders was a great opportunity for me to connect with more members of our Indigenous community, start to network but also gave us the opportunity to get to know ourselves better.
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Supporters and Sponsors
In the spirit of reconciliation WAALI acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
