Our Steering Committee

Kulunga’s research agenda is overseen by a steering committee made up of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal members from the community, government and relevant health related organisations, both state and national.

The Kulunga Steering Committee is available to assist with, support and advise on work beyond Kulunga’s research agenda – this is one of the ways Kulunga supports the broader work of the Institute.

From mid-2007, Mr Dennis Eggington, CEO of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA, has been the Chairperson of the Steering Committee.

He worked directly with Kulunga staff to review the committee's Terms of Reference and Membership and more information about their role and its members will be made available shortly.

About the Chairperson

Mr Eggington is the Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (Inc), a role that he has held since 1995. A Noongar man, Mr Eggington brings a wealth of experience to ALSWA gained through his widespread involvement with a number of Aboriginal organisations and government departments throughout his working life.

He is known throughout Australia for his work within the justice system and is proud to be part of such an important organisation which advocates for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

With a background in education, management and community development, he holds a Diploma of Teaching (Armidale NSW 1976), a Bachelor of Applied Science (Curtin University of Technology WA 1991) and is currently completing his Masters in Human Rights at Curtin University.

Having held numerous executive positions on community based and controlled Aboriginal organisations, Mr Eggington also represents ALSWA on a number of committees including the National Aboriginal Justice Council and the nation’s Aboriginal Legal Services. Mr Eggington maintains strong links with his community
and country.

He is a proud family man who has two sons, a daughter and three grandchildren. He and his wife Louella also spend as much time as possible maintaining links with Louella’s family in Bourke NSW.