Strong Governance
EC-West provides a regional platform for Aboriginal organisations in the West Kimberley to work collectively, influence decision-making and advance shared priorities. As the backbone organisation for the Empowered Communities approach in the West Kimberley region, EC-West supports coordination, collaboration, communication and advocacy across community, government and service systems.
EC-West’s governance structure includes a Board and four Local Management Committees (LMCs) based in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Valley and the Dampier Peninsula. The Board is comprised of Aboriginal leaders from across the West Kimberley who guide EC-West’s strategic direction and uphold its commitment to community-led reform.
Local Management Committees are made up of EC-West member organisations and provide advice, local intelligence and recommendations that inform Board decisions. This structure ensures regional priorities are grounded in place-based knowledge and collective leadership.
The EC-West staff team supports the Board and LMCs through coordination, collaboration and facilitation, enabling effective engagement, strong decision-making and progress toward shared outcomes.
Local Management Committee’s (LMC)
EC-West’s Local Management Committees (LMCs) are made up of representatives from EC-West member organisations across the West Kimberley. LMCs are based in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Valley, and the Dampier Peninsula, reflecting the region’s diverse communities and priorities.
Working closely with Aboriginal organisations at the local level, LMCs play a central role in identifying place-based priorities, sharing local knowledge, and providing advice and recommendations to the EC-West Board. Their input helps shape EC-West’s regional priorities and guides collective advocacy and reform efforts.
LMC meetings are held regularly throughout the year, with coordination and follow-up supported by the EC-West staff team. Members also engage with their communities between meetings to ensure local voices, experiences, and feedback inform decision-making and regional action.
EC-West Strategic Plan
EC-West’s Strategic Plan provides a structured framework for the organisation’s work across the West Kimberley. It outlines EC-West’s purpose, priorities, and planned activities, and guides how the organisation undertakes advocacy, coordination, and engagement with government and other stakeholders.
The Strategic Plan is informed by input from EC-West member Aboriginal organisations and reflects regionally identified priorities. It supports consistent decision-making, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and sets out how EC-West will approach collaboration, policy engagement, and implementation of the Empowered Communities approach in the West Kimberley.
The Strategic Plan is used to guide organisational planning, monitor progress, and ensure EC-West’s activities remain aligned with its mandate to support Aboriginal-led decision-making and regional reform.