Our Board

The WMKAC Board provides strategic leadership and governance for the Corporation, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of the organisation, its members, and the wider community. The Board delegates the day-to-day management and operations of the Corporation to the Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for implementing the Board's strategic direction and overseeing organisational activities.

WMKAC operates in accordance with its Rule Book, the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act), and all applicable legislation, policies, and governance requirements.

A copy of the WMKAC Rule Book is available to members upon request from the Chief Executive Officer.

 

The 2025 AGM was held on Friday the 26th of November 2025. The following members were elected to sit/renewal to sit on the Board.

  • Brett Hill - 2 year term 
  • Charmaine Councillor - 2 year term 
  • David Dann - 2 year term 
  • Paige Dann- 2 year term 
  • Margaret Hall - 1 year term 
  • Tahneqa Dann - 1 year term 

Honouring Gloria (Nora) Dann

WMKAC respectfully acknowledges the late Gloria (Nora) Dann, who served as a valued Director of the Corporation until her passing.

Gloria dedicated more than four decades to the revitalisation, teaching, and preservation of Noongar language and culture. Her leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment helped shape the direction of WMKAC and inspired generations of language learners, educators, and community members.

We honour Gloria's enduring legacy and remain committed to continuing the important work she championed—ensuring Noongar language, culture, and knowledge are celebrated, protected, and passed on to future generations.

Meet Our Leadership

The profiles below introduce our Chief Executive Officer and current Board representation. Additional Board member profiles will be added as they become available, as part of WMKAC's commitment to transparency and keeping our community informed.

Brett Hill: Chairperson

Tahneqa Dann: CEO & Board Member

Tahneqa Dann is a proud Wardandi woman with strong family connections throughout Noongar Boodja. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Wardandi Miya-k Kaadadjiny Aboriginal Corporation (WMKAC), where she is committed to strengthening language revitalisation, cultural preservation, and community-led initiatives.

With a professional background spanning community services, family and domestic violence, youth work, leadership, and project management, Tahneqa brings extensive experience in governance, strategic planning, and organisational development. She is also the founder of Moorditj Bwoka and Djinang Kwobidak, businesses dedicated to Aboriginal art, storytelling, and cultural expression.

As CEO, Tahneqa is focused on building a sustainable future for WMKAC through strong governance, community engagement, cultural integrity, and the preservation of Noongar language and knowledge for future generations. She is passionate about creating opportunities that empower community, strengthen cultural identity, and ensure Elders' knowledge continues to be shared and celebrated.

Paige Dann: Board Member

Paige Dann is a proud Wardandi woman with strong family connections across Wardandi, Whadjuk, Wilman and Ballardong Noongar Boodja, as well as Wajarri Yamatji connections through her paternal family.

Paige recently completed a Bachelor of Education (Primary) and is the first person in her family to graduate with a university degree. Inspired by her late grandmother, respected Noongar language teacher and Elder Gloria (Nora) Dann, Paige is passionate about education, language revitalisation, and ensuring Aboriginal students see their culture reflected in learning environments.

As an emerging Noongar educator, Paige has secured a specialist Noongar Language (LOTE) teaching position in the South West and is committed to creating positive educational outcomes for future generations. Through her role on the WMKAC Board, Paige brings a strong focus on youth, education, culture, and community empowerment.

Charmaine Councillor: Board Member

David Dann: Board Member

Margaret Hall: Board Member

Margaret Hall has been a resident of Bunbury since 2000 and has dedicated more than two decades to supporting some of the South West's most vulnerable community members.

Her professional experience includes roles as a Residential Facility Supervisor in the disability sector, a Case Worker supporting young people at risk of homelessness and family breakdown through reunification and education pathways, and, for the final 14 years of her career, in Centrecare's Alcohol and Other Drugs Housing Support Service (HSS).

Margaret retired in February 2026 after a long and rewarding career in community services and brings extensive experience in community services, governance and advocacy, along with a strong commitment to supporting the wellbeing, culture and aspirations of the Wardandi community.