Our Projects
Building the foundations for long-term change.
Carnarvon Common Ground is progressing a mix of foundational work and practical projects shaped by community priorities.
Together, these projects are helping build the structures, relationships and practical responses needed for long-term community-led change in Carnarvon.
Building the foundations
A major focus of our work has been establishing the structures, relationships and shared direction needed to support long-term community-led action in Carnarvon. Around 35 active community members have committed to meeting every fortnight over the past two years to lead and progress this foundational work. Below are the areas our community have been working on to build our strong foundations.
Leadership and capacity
Supporting local leadership and training through mentoring, staff development and practical learning opportunities.
Governance
Developing an agreed model that brings together Aboriginal decision-making, working groups and corporate governance.
Communications
Agreeing on a clear identity through branding and positive storytelling to keep the community and partners connected to the same story.
Strategic framework
Pulling together community voice and service provider input into a clear long-term strategic plan.
Partnerships
Building collaboration through better communication, service mapping, investment mapping and agreements.
Data and transition
Developing the data and evaluation systems needed to support accountability and an ACCO-led future model.
Current Projects
Carnarvon Common Ground is progressing a range of projects focused on cultural connection, youth support, leadership, healing and safer pathways for young people and families.
Explore the projects below to learn more about the work underway, the partnerships involved and the outcomes we are working towards.
- Ongoing
Project Officer:
Naomi McMahon
The Aboriginal Women’s Forum was created as a dedicated space to hear directly from Aboriginal women in the Gascoyne about the issues, strengths and priorities shaping their lives. Delivered in partnership with the RRR Network, the forum brought women together
- In Progress
Project Officer:
Naomi McMahon
This Training & Workforce Development Pilot is a live partnership between Carnarvon Common Ground (CCG) and Community Skills WA (CSWA), with CSWA funded by Lotterywest to design and trial a locally relevant training model in Carnarvon. The work is focused
- In Progress
Project Officer:
Naomi McMahon
This project is a partnership between Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation and Carnarvon Common Ground, with each leading a different but connected piece of the work. Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation is developing a Carnarvon‑specific cultural awareness package for service providers working on Yinggarda
- In Progress
Project Officer:
Karla Tittums
The 52880WA Certificate IV in Leadership and Mentoring has been delivered in Carnarvon as a bespoke, locally run training program for community members as part of the Carnarvon Common Ground (CCG) leadership stream. Our first cohort of eight participants are
- In Progress
Project Officer:
Naomi McMahon
Banksia In‑reach is a program of regular visits by Gascoyne Elders and Mentors to Banksia Hill Detention Centre, supporting young people from the Gascoyne through strong cultural connection, mentoring and throughcare. It recognises that cultural identity, trusted relationships and ongoing
- In Progress
Project Officer:
Skyla Brown
Carnarvon Juvenile Justice Teams (JJTs) bring young people, their families, Elders and key services together around the same table to deal with offending in a more constructive way. Instead of going straight through the court system, young people work with
