Strengthen Elders' Voices in Cultural Governance
Working with Elders and members to strengthen Elders' voices in BAC's cultural governance.
At a glance
Strengthening Elders' voices
BAC is working with Elders, members and communities to consider how Elders' voices can be strengthened within the Corporation's cultural governance and decision-making.
The project does not assume a particular governance model. Engagement will help identify the needs, principles and options that should guide the future role of Elders within BAC's governance framework.
What we're delivering
The 2026–27 program moves from preparation and community engagement through to options analysis, governance consideration and an appropriate member process.
Prepare the engagement approach
UnderwayDevelop the engagement strategy, supporting information and approach for conversations with Elders, members and communities across Ballardong Country.
Engage with Elders and communities
PlannedUndertake regional conversations to hear how Elders' knowledge, authority and advice can be appropriately reflected in BAC's cultural governance.
Develop and assess governance options
PlannedAnalyse the feedback received and develop practical options for strengthening Elders' voices, having regard to BAC's Rule Book, Cultural Advice Policy and existing governance arrangements.
Put the preferred pathway to members
PlannedFollowing cultural and corporate governance consideration, progress the recommended pathway through the appropriate member decision-making process.
Latest progress & updates
Follow the project as BAC moves from engagement preparation through community conversations, options analysis and member consideration.
BAC is preparing the engagement approach and supporting materials ahead of regional engagement in 2027.
Engagement approach being developed
BAC is developing the engagement approach for conversations with Elders and communities about strengthening Elders' voices in cultural governance.
Engagement-first approach adopted
BAC's 2026–27 Annual Plan establishes a process of engagement, options analysis and member consideration rather than predetermining a particular Elders governance structure.
Documents & resources
Information about the project, engagement process and relevant governance documents will be published here as the work progresses.
Strategic Plan & Annual Plan
View BAC's Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Annual Plan 2026–27 and other key strategic planning documents.
Engagement information coming
Engagement materials, dates and public information will be added as the regional engagement program is finalised.
Help shape the approach
Elders, members and communities will have opportunities to participate as BAC works through the options for strengthening Elders' voices in cultural governance.