Directors Bio’s
Cherelle Wurrawilya, Chairperson, AHAC
Cherelle Wurrawilya is Chairperson for Anindilyakwa Housing Aboriginal Corporation.
Cherelle has worked as a Community Housing Officer on Groote Eylandt for 4 years. In her role as Community Housing Officer, Cherelle was responsible for conducting inspections of houses, assisting with the tenancy management services such as rent payments and tenancy agreements, and maintenance issues. Cherelle is currently Director of Yimundumanja Aboriginal Corporation, Anindilyakwa Employee Futures Fund Aboriginal Corporation and Winchelsea Island Pty Ltd.
Cherelle is currently a board member for Anindilyakwa Land Council and Anindilyakwa Services Aboriginal Corporation.
Cherelle is a future elder and representative for Wurrawilya Clan.

Cherelle Wurrawilya, Chairperson, AHAC

James Durrilla,
Vice Chairperson and Treasurer, AHAC
James Durrilla, Vice Chairperson and Treasurer, AHAC
James has extensive background in Governance serving on several Boards including Anindilyakwa Land Council, Anindilyakwa Land Council finance committee, Anindilyakwa Royalties Aboriginal Corporation and the Anindilyakwa Mining Trust.
James is currently working at AHAC as the Tenancy Liaison Officer, working with tenants to educate them on housing related issues. Before this role James worked as a team leader with the Royalty Development Unit liaising with Tradition Owners and other corporations on the Groote Archipelago.
James has previously worked for GEMCO for 5 years, in the drill and blast section.
James has strong financial management skills as his role on the ALC Finance Committee sees him make financial decisions for spending royalty funds that align with the cultural values of the Anindilyakwa people.

Colleen Mamarika,
Director, AHAC

Lucille Wurrmara,
Director, AHAC

Elma Maminyamanja,
Director, AHAC

Elaine Mamarika,
Director, AHAC

Nesman Bara,
Director, AHAC
Stefano Lalara,
Director, AHAC

Wayne Wurrawilya,
Director, AHAC
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