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Become a Member of Link-Up (Qld)
Simply download the Membership Application form, fill it out and attach your Proof of Aboriginality documents and mail them all into:
LUQ Membership Application
PO Box 5487 West End Brisbane Q 4101
Your application will be processed and put before the next Board meeting for a decision.
Becoming a member of Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation will allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to play an important role within your community on issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being reunited with family, culture and community.
We would like to encourage as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to become members of
Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation
The Governing Committee
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 the documents.
The Rule Book
Minutes of the Special General Meeting 16th November 2007
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS - 28TH NOVEMBER 2008
Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation hosted its AGM for 2008 at 10.00am on the 28th November 2008 at their Brisbane office located at 54 - 56 Peel Street West End. All members were invited to attend.
Regional offices in Nambour, Rockhampton and Cairns were connected to the meeting via
video conferencing facillities. See the following staff at these venues:
Sylvie McGregor- AFNA 212 McCormack Street Manunda, Cairns - Tel. 4032 5555
Darcy Bolton - Bidgerdii, 79 Bolsover Street Rockhampton - Tel. 4922 6698
Michell Forster - Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street Nambour - Tel. 5441 6245
Returning Officer's Report 27th November 2008
Meeting Minutes
Listed chronologically below are downloadable copies of the minutes of Annual General Meetings.
Special General Meeting - 16th November 2007
Appointment of Proxy
Under the rulings of the Corporations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2006 , a member of Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation may appoint another current member of Link-Up(Qld) as a "proxy" to vote on their behalf at the general meeting of the corporation (annual general meeting or other general meeting, as the case may be). Download the following form if you wish to appoint a proxy.
Board of Directors
The new Board of Directors had its first meeting on the 24th January 2008.
Board Members 2009
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| Sam Watson CHAIRMAN |
Kym Kilroy DIRECTOR |
Lloyd Kyle DIRECTOR |
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| Willie Prince DIRECTOR |
Dr Norm Sheehan 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.
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.
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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.
Last updated Tuesday, 01-Jun-2010
