Karla Tittums has called Carnarvon her home most of her life. One of our founding members, Karla is a well-respected member of our Community and brings a wealth of professional experience from her roles as Alcohol and other Drug Counsellor with the Carnarvon Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS).

This role saw her administering prevention and early intervention strategies within the Justice System (Diversion Program)  
Karla has also held positions with the Department of Child Protection, and more recently as Project Officer at the Carnarvon Common Ground. Having worked for and alongside Carnarvon families since she was 17 years old, Karla knows what Carnarvon’s priorities are on a grassroots level.
From her current tenure as Director at Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, Karla also brings valuable knowledge of corporate governance applicable to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.  

On speaking about her role as Director, Karla says ‘I’ve worked in Community Services for 30 years, and I’m at that point where I want to give back to the community, and as a Director I really enjoy working alongside our members and our community’  

Burchell Drage is a Pinikura man who has called the Gascoyne home for over 30 years. Burchell’s professional background is in Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drug Counselling. 

He has worked as Mental Health Worker for the Carnarvon Medical Services Aboriginal Corporation (CMSAC) providing him with a deep understanding on co-occurring mental health issues most prevalent in the community. Having provided his industry knowledge as part of the Mental Health Advisory Group, Burchell has proven his unwavering commitment to improving social outcomes for the Aboriginal community. 

Burchell is well respected in the community, and despite being retired, still has community turn to him for mental health advice. 
Burchell also holds expertise of governance requirements of ACCOs from his tenure as Director of CMSAC, which will assist him in making informed decisions for the Carnarvon Common Ground. 

Johnny Oxenham, Malgana Elder has called Carnarvon home since he moved from Shark Bay in 1970. Throughout his life, Johnny has contributed across a range of industries such as Fishing, Horticulture and the Department of Communities. 

Johnny was an instrumental member in the Malgana Native Title Determination and running on-country programs for Aboriginal youth in the Gascoyne.  
Johnny has worked in a range of advisory roles including Malgana Aboriginal Corporation, Gascoyne Development Commission and through his own corporation, Carnarvon Community Men’s Group Aboriginal Corporation.  
When asked on his hopes for the Carnarvon Common Ground and why he wanted to become a Director, Johnny wants to provide ‘good, sound governance to the Carnarvon Common Ground’ 

Beverly Macintosh is a local Wadjarri and Yingarrda Elder, currently serving as Director of Yingarrda Aboriginal Corporation as well as Carnarvon Common Ground. Beverly has always been involved working alongside community in various grassroots programs and initiatives, including youth, families and elders spaces.  

When asked about her main passions as a Director for Carnarvon Common Ground, Beverly states ‘coming back home into my country, being with my people and supporting traditional owners picking up where I left off as a kid to give back to the community’  

Skyla Brown is a local Gija, Nhanda, Njamal and Wadjarri woman, currently on secondment from her substantive position as Prevention Officer with the Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS).

Skyla has been involved in Carnarvon Common Ground since 2024, attending community meetings in an advisory capacity. Throughout her career, Skyla has held a range of jobs throughout the Community Services sector, including Case Manager at Mission Australia, Recruitment Officer at MAX Employment Agency.

Holding a Certificate III in Community Services and Certificate IV in Mental Health, Skyla brings a wealth of knowledge in Alcohol and other Drugs and Mental Health to the Carnarvon Common Ground.
In her role at Carnarvon Common Ground, Skyla is our Lead Project Officer for the Banksia Hill Inreach Program and the Juvenile Justice Team (JJT) Conferencing Programs.