Noongar Boodja Trust
NBT FACT SHEETS
The South West Native Title Settlement is complex. The fact sheets below have been developed to help the community understand the different parts of the Settlement ecosystem.
If you’d like to know more, or have a request for a fact sheet, please get in touch at nbt@perpetual.com.au.
Boodja
Noongar Land Estate
The Noongar Land Estate was created to support the long term social, cultural, environmental and economic aspirations of the Noongar people.
This collective asset belongs to the Noongar Boodja Trust, which will contribute to the prosperity, strength and wellbeing of the Noongar Nation now and long into the future.
Cultural Land Fund
The Noongar Boodja Trust holds culturally significant land in the Cultural Land Fund, to protect and build an enduring legacy for future generations.
Cultural land will be the foundation for the Noongar Nation, strengthening connection to Boodja, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting cultural practices and knowledge transfer to future generations.
Uses of Cultural Land
Cultural land may have a broad range of uses for Noongar social, cultural and economic benefit, and the regional corporation’s strategic aspirations.
The regional corporation is responsible for deciding what happens on cultural land, as long as all statutory requirements are met, including the requirements of the ILUA.
Development Land Fund
The Development Land Fund is a sub fund of the Noongar Land Estate, with the purpose of generating positive financial returns for the Noongar Boodja Trust and the regional corporations.
Wealth
Future Fund
The Future Fund is a long-term investment fund established as part of the South West Native Title Settlement. It reflects a commitment to thinking beyond the present and investing in a future where Noongar people continue to thrive, lead and determine their own future.
Governance
Settlement Governance Framework
The South West Native Title Settlement has a governance framework that balances representation, expertise, accountability and long-term stewardship.
RC Director Criteria
Outlining the criteria a director must substantially meet as per the regional corporation rule books.
Noongar Advisory Company (NAC)
The Noongar Advisory Company (NAC) is an independent voice within the governance framework of the Noongar Boodja Trust.
The NAC provides a formal pathway for Noongar perspectives and advice to be considered by the Trustee when it makes decisions about the Trust.
Becoming a Member Director
Learn more about becoming a member director of your regional corporation.
Noongar Nominations Committee
The Noongar Nominations Committee (NNC) confirms the eligibility of candidates for boards and committees under the Noongar Boodja Trust Deed.
NAC Director Selection Criteria
Outlining the criteria required to be a NAC director.
Leadership
Qualities of a Good Leader
When electing directors, it’s important to choose people who will act in the best interests of the organisation, its members and future generations.
Strong governance leaders are chosen because they can be trusted to make good decisions on behalf of the whole community.
Choosing Good Leaders
We elect governance leaders to boards and committees to make important decisions on behalf of the community.
This information sheet is designed to help corporation members understand what to look for when choosing a candidate.