History
Moving to Berrimah Estate, 94 Boulter Road
Yilli old office at Boulter Road
Yilli website 2014-2020
Moving to Berrimah Estate, 94 Boulter Road
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Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation was established in July 2003 by the Yilli Rreung ATSIC Regional Council to become the peak Indigenous housing organisation providing housing, municipal and infrastructure services to all Indigenous people in Darwin and surrounding communities.
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Yilli's operations started in a small office in Palmerston before it moved to Berrimah Estate in 2007. In May 2020, Yilli bought its own office space at Callanan Road Yarrawonga.
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The meaning of Yilli Rreung – The Meeting Place
Yilli Rreung was a special meeting place above Lameroo Beach near Doctors Gully on the Esplanade in Darwin. Yilli Reung was used as a ceremonial meeting place, where people would travel across Darwin harbour in their canoes to meet.
Yilli Rreung Region covers a large area in the Top End of the Northern Territory.
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Background picture: Lameroo Beach, the origin of Yilli Rreung's name
Vision
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Yilli Housing is a peak independent, non-government, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that aims to deliver affordable accessible and sustainable quality housing to people in the Top End of the Northern Territory.
Mission
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Service our client base in a holistic manner which supports our tenants to enhance their living conditions therefore improving their lives.
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Have strong governance and operational structures.
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Have well trained and resourced employees.
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Have a diverse mix of asset structures and funding.
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Provide a culturally appropriate and responsive service in a consistent and timely manner.
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Provide leadership in the NT affordable and community housing space.
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Communicate effectively and work in partnership with government and non-government organization to benefit our clients.
Who we are
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An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered with ORIC under the CATSI ACT
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A nationally registered Community Housing Provider under the NRSCH
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Governed by a skilled and passionate Board
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An organisation operated by qualified and competent staff
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A provider of property services including cleaning, grounds maintenance, renovations, construction and municipal services
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We manage properties on behalf of our leasehold organisations and government
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We provide a diversity of housing solutions which best suit the needs of our tenants
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We strive to provide holistic support services to our tenants
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We provide a service to a wide range of communities and outstations throughout the Greater Darwin Region.
Values
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We believe in:
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Having integrity in all our dealings.
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A client-centred approach with all our work and activities.
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Recognising and respecting the diversity of our clients an employees.
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Preserving and improving the quality of life for our tenants.
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Appreciating our staff and investing relevant training to enhance the knowledge and skills.
Our Services
Yilli Housing does not provide Emergency Relief assistance.
Visit Services Directory page to find Emergency Relief providers near your area.
Our Board
Tania McLeod
Chairperson
Tracy Peris
Treasurer
Board Directors
Yilli Housing is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. All Directors have gone through the skills matrix process and selected for their diverse skills, knowledge, ability and commitment to assisting the community.
Our governance is monitored by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC).
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Current Directors
Tania McLeod – Chairperson
Regina Bennett – Vice Chairperson
Darren Johnson – Director
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Regina Bennett
Vice Chairperson
Yvette Carolin
Secretary
Dennis Bree
Independent/Specialist Non-Member Director
Membership
Yilli Housing membership is regulated under the CATSI Act and our Rule Book.
Membership eligibility:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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Above 18 years of age
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Lives permanently within 250km of the Darwin GPO
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Not an applicant/ employee of Yilli Housing and was not employed by Yilli in the past five years.
Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
ARC membership consists of a minimum three members: a director representative, a member and an independent person who is not a member nor a director of Yilli.
ARC main purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to the Board by evaluating, analysing and improving the effectiveness of financial management, risk management, internal controls and governance processes.
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If you are interested in Yilli membership, please read the membership documents and complete the application form.
Our CEO – Amanda Doyle
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Amanda Doyle was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Yilli Housing on 1/7/2924.
Amanda brings 20 years of leadership in NFP, Federal and State funding, disaster management, and non-profit organisations.
She has earned a 5-star rating from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and is renowned for her exceptional operational skills.
Her career includes roles such as Medicare Australia's Regional Manager for Indigenous Access and Senior Lecturer in remote Indigenous education.
Amanda’s impactful work spans employment, housing, aged care and she is also recognised as an international keynote speaker. Her educational background includes degrees in Education and Community Development, complemented by extensive professional development and community engagement.
Worked short term with the Northern Land Council in Regional Development with Section 19 land use agreements.
Yilli Housing employees- February 2020
Credit: Steven Hoarde
Vacancies
Our company promotes and encourages Indigenous employment and is always seeking ways
to improve the lives of Indigenous people through opportunities to work and study.
Over 80% of the staff working at Yilli are Indigenous.
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If you are interested in working for Yilli Housing please Contact Us
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Areas of employment
Corporate administration, property management, grounds maintenance, general maintenance,
construction (carpentry, plumbing, electrical) and hospitality (reception, housekeeping, kitchen).
Employment Requirements
All Yilli Housing employees and volunteers must have:
a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and a Police Clearance.