Message from the acting CEO
I am a born and bred Katherine Man, living in Katherine and surrounding communities my entire life for the past 43 years. I understand our communities, our culture and have earned trust and respect with our people over time. In our neighbouring communities, I have a wealth of knowledge in regards to the connections to land, to country and to our health. I am able to make a positive difference to the lives of our people, as I have lived and experienced what our people face and live with in todays society.
I have worked in many management capacities; such as Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet – Government Engagement Coordinator, Department of Health – Marketing and Promotions Manager, Department of Education – Regional Manager of Student Attendance (Big Rivers and Barkly Regions), Northern Land Council – Regional Manager. I have also been an Aboriginal Health Worker employed here at Wurli many years ago, undertaking my training both here at Wurli and through the Batchelor Institute. Through these positions I have gained an excellent knowledge of the culture not only here locally to Katherine but more broadly across our region and beyond. I understands what it means to put our people first and advocate on behalf of our Aboriginal People.
I understand the CEO role and the responsibility of advocating for our people and delivering the best service to our people. I am passionate about working with the Wurli-Wurlinjang Board and staff to ensure we deliver the best service possible.
I look forward to working with the current Board and our staff in achieving our goals, “To move forward as one, to heal our people and improve our health”
Nathan Rosas
Acting CEO
