THE BOARD ROOM

The Governing Committee is elected by the members of LINK-UP (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation to be responsible for, and to undertake, the Executive management of the Corporation on behalf of the membership. This includes entering into contractual agreements with Departments and Agencies of the Commonwealth and/or Queensland Governments.
The Governing Committee shall manage and control the affairs of LINK-UP (Qld) in accordance with its Constitution and with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

A commitment to the values of the organisation has behavioural implications for both staff and members of the Governing Committee, to serve the interests of the organisation with clarity of intent and with transparency and openness in all transactions.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS - 16TH NOVEMBER 2007

The new Constitution (the "Rule Book" as required under the Corporations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2006) received unanimous approval with amendments by the members and has now been sanctioned by the Registrar (ORATSIC).
Click on the following link to view this document. The Rule Book

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 28TH NOVEMBER 2008

Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation's AGM commenced at 10.05am on the new premises at 54-56 Peel Street West End and was video-telephone linked to the SEWB offices in Nambour, Rockhampton and Cairns. The new Board of Directors was elected and announced as follows:
Dion Tatow (2yrs), Bronwyn Fredericks (1yr), Lloyd Kyle (1yr), Cindy Sinclair (2yrs), Pamela Croft (2yrs), Allan Lui (2yrs) and Sam Watson (1yr).
Click these links to view the Returning Officer's Report and the Minutes of the meeting.

Board of Directors

The new Board of Directors as elected on 28th November 2008.

	Sam Watson - Chairman I was born and raised in Brisbane. I attended schools at Carina and Mt.Gravatt and then matriculated to the University of Queensland in 1970. I was married in 1971. My wife and I have had two children; but we have also raised two other children from my extended family. I was not able to support my family on a student allowance, so I left the university and worked at a number of manual jobs. To this day I have not completed my degrees; but I have acquired credits in the BA and LLB streams. Since the 1960s I have been actively involved in Aboriginal community work.
	Allan Lui - Director
	Dr. Pamela Croft - Director
	Cindy Sinclair - Director I am a Nyungar woman born in the southwest of W A, and belong to the large Collard family on the west coast and the equally large Sinclair family on the East Coast, the best of both worlds I suspect. My family and I have personally been affected by the WA acts and policies of the past. I look forward to a new chapter in Australia's history and I hope that as a Director of Link-Up Qld I can take the journey further. In 2004, I needed to expand my understanding of the current issues impacting on the communities around the country, so I booked myself into Edith Cowan Uni completing post grad qualifications in Indigenous Sector Management in 2006. A bit about me, I accepted a traveling job in Brisbane in 1991 and stayed. My work has mainly been in Government within all three levels, .federal, state and currently local government. I currently work as an Aboriginal Community Development Officer, closely working with the community in Brisbane on a range of diverse and interesting projects that showcase the unique inner strengths and talents that abound.
	Dion Tatow - Director I'm originally from Rocky, but haven't lived there for about 20 years. My Mum was born in Woorabinda and our traditional links are with the Wadja and Iman (Jiman) mob in Central Queensland . My Dad is South Sea Islander with links to Ambrym Island in Vanuatu . After leaving school I went to the Aboriginal and Islander Dance Theatre in Sydney, but left after a couple of years. I joined the Public Service in 1986 and worked in various departments (Commonwealth, State and Local) until last year when I came to the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC). During this time I gained a Bachelor of Business degree and am part way through a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management.I'm passionate about improving the health of our people and have been working in this field off and on now for about 15 years. I've worked for the government in health and in my current role at QAIHC support our Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services in providing services to our people throughout the state.The work done by Link Up is so crucial for many of our people affected by removal policies and I'm pleased to be a part of it.
	Bronwyn Fredericks - Director
	Lloyd Kyle - Director

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Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation is regulated through the standards as stated by the Office of the Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations (ORAC) in accordance with The Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

Below are links to downloadable documents associated with the Board of Directors nomination, selection and governance.

Board Election Rules and Procedures
Link-Up Nominations - Terms of Reference
Nomination of Director
Link-Up Consent to act a Director
Link-Up Consent to act as a Secretary

Vision Statement

Link-Up (QLD) Aboriginal Corporation exists to enhance the life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by reuniting those over the age of eighteen years who have experienced enforced separation from their families and communities through adoption, fostering, removal and institutionalisation.

We will provide our service in a sensitive, confidential and culturally appropriate manner and use all available resources to assist those looking to find their family of origin.

2006 / 2007 Financial Report [part A] [part B]

The principle activity of the association during the financial year was:

The reuniting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 18 who have been separated from their families and communities through adoption, fostering, removal or institutionalisation.

The association is considered financially and operationally viable, with a substantial increase in the number of clients being serviced and the number of reunions being achieved. Operational funding has increased by $122,779 or 14.7% in the past year and is being used, in part, to establish a network of serviced offices in the regions and remote areas of Queensland for improved service delivery.

Link-Up staff have received increased levels of training and education in the improvement of client services; their high level performance and assistance to clients is greatly appreciated.

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Policies and Procedures

The Policies and Procedures draft is a template from Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), made available to the Governing Committee, Management and Staff of LINK-UP (QLD) as part of QAIHC's program of assistance for the smooth and efficient set-up of an Aboriginal community controlled service in Brisbane and surrounding area.

Link-Up Service Agreement

The Link-Up Service Provider Agreement between Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation (LUQ) and the Service Provider (SP), dated 2007

Linkup Hosting Agreement

The Link-Up Hosting Agreement between Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation (LUQ) and The Hosting Organisation (Host Organisation), dated 2007

Last updated Thursday, 18-Dec-2008