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 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 allAnnouncement of new CEO: Johanna Ward
The Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute is happy to announce the appointment of Johanna Ward as Chief Executive Officer. Johanna is a descendant of the Kamilaroi people from Tingha in […]
Deputy Chair Angela Ryder Awarded Member of the Order of Australia
We would like to congratulate our Deputy Chair Angela Ryder for being awarded Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Angela’s exceptional service to the Aboriginal […]
The Emerging Leaders of 2022 are half way through their 10 week program
In the past 5 weeks they have spent time with Elders, learnt more about themselves through Print and enjoyed cultural workshops.
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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.
