Robert is Nhanda, Yamaji heritage. He has been in the Hospitality industry for over 25 years. In this time, he has owned run and managed businesses in the hospitality tourism, mining and construction industries. Having an entrepreneurial spirit, he has proved his capability of diversification utilising his skills and knowledge to cross over industries in order to develop diverse income streams. Robert became CEO of WAITOC in 2015. In this time, with the support of the Board and his team he has successfully delivered the Aboriginal Tourism Development Program. Growing over 40 Aboriginal Businesses across WA. These businesses have created 104 full time equivalent jobs for urban, regional and remote communities and has seen success for a National Aboriginal tourism award with Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and experiences who are a part of the funding programs. He has increased funding to enhance member business outcomes by over 300 % and has the drive to create opportunities for Aboriginal people at a state national and international level. Under his direction WAITOC has been successful in securing the World Indigenous Tourism Summit for 2020 and continues to create new partnerships with prospective stakeholders in order to improve Cultural understanding, Respect and positive social outcomes for the Australian Aboriginal People.

 

 

 

 

This is WAITOC’s current board who are made up of 8 Aboriginal tourism businesses elected by the members and 2 Directors that are experts elected by the board.

There is one elected board member from each of the tourism regions and three elected board members that can be from anywhere in the state.

WAITOC’s chair is Doc Reynolds from Esperance in Australia’s Golden Outback, Vice Chair is Clinton Walker from Australia’s North West and our treasurer is Rosanna Angus who is a state representative but is also from Australia’s North West. The other board members are Tahn Donovan from Destination Perth, Dale Tilbrook a WA state rep, Darren Capewell from Australia’s Coral Coast, Neville Poelina a WA state rep, Joshua Whiteland Australia’s South West rep. Then there are the 2 Co-Opted board members Marie Redman and Dr Sandy Chong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exciting that last Saturday 38 students took part in a process of selection for 24 places from WA.
Thank you to all the volunteers.

 

 

The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day residential program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.  At the NYSF Year 12 Program run in January each year, participants will:

• visit science and technology related laboratories and facilities,
• go on site tours,
• listen to lectures,
• take part in workshops,
• go to social events, and
• participate in group activities that improve communication and presentation skills.