About Us
MPRA and its membership of Community Working Parties, CWPs, form the governance framework that provides strategic engagement and co-ordination from Australian and NSW Governments and service providers for the delivery of services and programs against priorities determined by Aboriginal people through a comprehensive planning process. After some years of activity, membership was extended to include 4 Young Leader representatives who change from time to time and representatives from the 3 zone Land Council representatives covered by the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly area.
MPRA's governance model promotes the practice of good governance, responsible leadership and empowerment, this is a legacy of the former Murdi Paaki ATSIC Regional Council.
"Community and Regional Governance
are the tools that hand responsibility to us."
MPRA Independent Chairperson
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We are delighted to announce that Grace Gordon has been appointed as the Independent Chairperson of the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly (MPRA).
Grace Gordon is a Ngemba Elder who has lived and worked in Brewarrina for most of her life.
Grace is a dedicated Board member of Murdi Paaki Services Limited and was Chairperson of Ngemba Community Working Party Brewarrina and MPRA delegate. Grace also is a RAHLA and Accord Mark II rep.
Grace is a strong advocate for social justice, equity and First Nation women and children’s wellbeing.