KSGAC Board of Directors

Meet the Directors Involved

KSGAC has a Board of Directors who assess and guide the overall direction and strategy of KSGAC not-for-profit business.

If you would like more information please contact KSGAC directly.

 We are proud that the KSGAC has given a strong voice to the Kimberley Aboriginal people. Its’ Stolen Generation members and staff are tireless in their efforts to help raise awareness and honour the memory of the Mothers and children who went to their graves without knowing each-other, and to help those still living to find their families. KSGAC offers services in a way that Stolen Generations and their descendants can access feeling comfortable and understood. 

– Kimberley Stolen Generation 2022

Mark Bin Bakar

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Chairperson

Mark is the inaugural Chairperson of KSGAC and has been working tirelessly on a local, regional, state, interstate and international level as an advocate for members of the Stolen Generation, especially the Kimberley members. Mark continues to provide good strong leadership to the Board of Directors, the members and the Staff of KSGAC ensuring that the needs of 1^st Generation Stolen Generation members from the Kimberley are met.

David Cox

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Vice-Chairman

David Cox has been involved with the KSGAC for many years. Until recently David was the KSGAC’s Senior Counsellor and travelled continuously throughout the West and East Kimberley.

In September 2019 David resigned as the KSGAC Senior Counsellor and returned to the East Kimberley community of Wuggubun where he and his family continue to build up the communities’ art business. David is now employed at Wunun which helps East Kimberley Aboriginal people make positive choices that lead to sustainable change.

Elizabeth Cox (nee Trust)

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Director

Elizabeth Cox (nee Trust) is from the East Kimberley and has been involved in the organisation for many years. Both her parents were 1^st Generation Stolen Generation who were placed in Moolaboola Mission.

Elizabeth is committed to making a difference for her parents and continues to support the organisation by attending regular Board meetings while continuing to work full time. Elizabeth has seen the devastation caused by the removal policies first hand and is a strong advocate for KSGAC and the work that they do.

John Ross

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member.

John Ross is a 1^st Generation Stolen Generation Member, sent to Moolaboola Mission then on to Beagle Bay Mission where he grew up. John met his wife Mary and together they had a family and settled in Derby.

John has been involved in KSGAC from the very beginning and continues to be strong advocate for the organisation. John has travelled to many events representing the organisation including national meetings, Dockers Football games and has been a Board Director over many years. KSGAC value the commitment and support given by John who always drops into the office when he is in town for a cuppa and a yarn.

Mary Ross

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member.

Mary Ross has been involved in KSGAC since the beginning, providing support not just to her husband but also to the staff and the organisation.

Mary’s Mother was removed as a child and sent to Sister Kate’s Children home in Perth before being returned to the Kimberley.

Mary met her husband John, a 1^st Generation Stolen Generation member and together they raised a family. Now that their family has grown, Mary continues to support her large extended family while still committing herself to KSGAC as a Board Director. Mary also ensure that she comes into the office for a cuppa and a yarn whenever she is in town and the staff love hearing the many stories that her and her husband tell.

Greg Tait

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Director

Greg is from Halls Creek and is a very active member of the Halls Creek Community. Greg works with various groups including the Kimberley Land Council (KLC), the Kimberley Language Resource Centre, Yuri Yungi Medical Service and various other organisations throughout the Kimberley.

Greg’s family have been affected by the removal policy and he is still working through family connections, also assisting members of KSGAC to find their families.

Greg works closely with our Link Up Caseworkers to assist with family reunification information and to take care of them when they are away from country.

Gordon Marshall

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member.

Gordon Marshall has been involved in KSGAC for a few years now and is the brother of Mary Ross, with his Mother being removed from a very young age to Sister Kate’s Children’s Home in Perth.

Gordon has proven to be an invaluable Director for KSGAC and brings much knowledge to the organisation through his involvement with other organisations such as the Derby Aboriginal Media Association where he is a Broadcaster, the Kimberley Land Council and his knowledge of country and people. Gordon resides in Derby but is also a regular visitor to the organisation and also performs at many of our events.

Philomena Lands

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member.

Philomena represents her late Mother, a 1^st Generation Stolen Generation member and travelled with her Mother to Canberra to witness the Apology to the Members of the Stolen Generation by the then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. This was a very emotional experience for all those who travelled and Philomena continues to honour her Mother through her representation as a Board Director. Philomena works as a Teacher Assistant at St Mary’s Primary School and continues to be a strong advocate for Stolen Generation members.

Kathleen Watson

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Director

Kathleen (Kathy) Watson was born in Derby at Bungarun Leprosarium then sent to Beagle Bay when she was just 3 days old. Kathy is dedicated to helping countryman and currently serves on the boards of BRAMS, Milliya Rumurra and the Aboriginal Legal Service and now serving a second term with KSGAC. Kathy has a passion for advocating for Kimberley Aboriginal people because of the ill treatment in what she calls the early days.

Helena Cox

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Director

Lena has been involved in the organisation for many years and is a descendant of Stolen Generation. Lena has been a long term supporter of KSGAC attending and assisting with all our events including our weekly Art Healing Classes and always provides support to staff and visitors.

Josepha Howard

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member.

Tracey Kitaura

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member

Petronella Channing

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member

Angeline Bedford

Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Board Member.

Angeline Bedford is from Halls Creek in the East Kimberley. Angeline attended Derby District High and returned to live her life in Halls Creek where she has contributed to the town and currently works for the Department of Education as an Education Assistant.

Angeline joined KSGAC as a member in its’ early years because of the understanding given to and support of Kimberley Stolen Generation people. Angeline said she likes what the KSGAC has stood for and that it continues to recognise Stolen Generation people and social justice.