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.

Tayunna Cook is a proud local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island woman who has called Carnarvon home all her life.
Tayunna began working for the Gascoyne Development Commission on a casual basis, until she was offered to bring her administration expertise to the Carnarvon Common Ground in a full-time capacity.
Tayunna has been part of the Carnarvon Common Ground journey since its inception, participating in community meetings in an advisory capacity.
Tayunna joined the Carnarvon Common Ground Project to champion change not only for her own community, but to create better social outcomes for all by advocating for justice reinvestment.
Tayunna has extensive experience in the administration of community service programs and initiatives while studying for her 52880WA Certificate IV in Leadership and Mentoring as well as her BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.

Naomi McMahon is a Carnarvon-based Nyoongar Yorga with extensive experience in Aboriginal economic development and local government.
Born and raised in Carnarvon, Naomi has held a range of roles that have directly contributed to advancement of Aboriginal community in areas such as Education, Indigenous Affairs, Community Services and Government.

She has worked as an advisor with the National Indigenous Australians Agency, served as a council member for the Shire of Carnarvon from 2012 to 2016, and was Deputy Chair of the Gascoyne Development Commission from 2017 to 2023.
Naomi is well respected member of Gwoonwardu, and this is apparent to all who see her conducting Community Engagement throughout town.

In the little spare she has, Naomi serves as Director of a local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Friends of Bibbawarra Bore – created to lead restoration and management of one of Carnarvon’s most iconic locales.
Naomi’s passion for upskilling and improving her mob and her community are two qualities that make her work at Carnarvon Common Ground invaluable.