Final Report: Strengthening Community Research in ... - Ninti One

5.1.3 Research Cycle 2.1 Wurla Nyinta Community Perception Survey (September–November 2011)The detailed report for this second research project can be found in section 4.6.Schedule A: Local Implementation Plan Priority Actions Governance and Leadership (Commonwealth ofAustralia 2010, pp. 48–49)Priority 1: Ntaria leaders and elected council members have the skills, tools and information to effectively govern theircommunity.Strategy 1.1: Enhance and improve local peoples’ understanding of governance and leadership practices.Action: 1.1.2 Work with the community to build upon existing strengths to further develop an integrated andstrategic program of community governance and leadership support that suits the needs of the men, women andyouth of Ntaria. (FaHCSIA led action 1.1.2.)Strategy 1.4: The GBM and the ROC will support the LRG to monitor the progress and timelines of the Ntaria LocalImplementation Plan.Action: 1.4.1 The Ntaria Local Reference Group and the ROC will work in partnership to progress LocalImplementation Plan actions and report back to government. (LRG and ROC led action 1.1.4.)Ninti One Ntaria Community Research Team recommendation is:1. Wurla Nyinta identifies opportunities for local people to engage in strong community governance throughthe RSD NPA and the LIP processThis issue identified in the perception survey:Some agreement about roles and responsibilities relating to the work of Ntaria residents who are Wurla Nyintarepresentatives and other key local people such as Pmerekwerteye (traditional owner or manager) and Kwertengerle(cultural custodian or manager) should be discussed with the goal of ensuring there is fair sharing of the jobs required forthe group to continue to be effective. This is a governance issue and is also affected by no resources being available tocommit to developing a working representative governance structure.Further recommendations are:Families not represented are asked to attend and are followed up before the Wurla Nyinta meetings.RSD outcomes for young people and young adults are discussed in each meeting, and young people are invitedto provide feedback to the meetings.A local newsletter is produced to regularly inform the community about Wurla Nyinta and other activities.5.1.4 Further LIP outcomesStrengthening Community Research in Remote Service Delivery at Ntaria contributes to further LIP priorities atNtaria: