Chief Executive Officer of the Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council

Through Leweena’s employment history with the Tweed Byon LALC from the young age of 17 she has had the opportunity to work in her community. She has initiated and played a role in numerous projects throughout the Tweed and Byron Shires.

She has worked and supported initiatives in; Cultural Heritage management/protection with both Tweed and Byron Shire Council’s; Influencing planning laws at both local and state government levels with regards to Tweed Shire Council Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan receiving both State and National recognition via Planning Institute Awards, receiving a State Award and National Commendation on behalf of the Tweed Shire Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee; Social Housing and Homelessness; Natural Resource Management both land and sea/waterways; CulturalFishing rights protection and management; Cultural Immersion; NAIDOC Week Celebrations in bothTweed and Byron Shires; Assisting families and individuals in their academic, sporting and career aspirations, homelessness and access to social and other accommodation, mental health, domestic violence, legal support, connection to community and country; Collaborating with various Goori and non Goori groups/organisations on various projects and initiatives.

Leweena has also been involved in the Fingal Coast Care and Land Care groups over the years with playing a significant role to revegetate and protect the natural habitat of the Fingal Peninsula. Leweena has and continues to be involved as a representative to Aboriginal Health to NC LocalHealth District, NC Primary Health Network, Bugalwena Health, Bugalwena GP and Bulgarr Ngaru. Through these roles Leweena has gained vast knowledge and experience and has been andcontinues to be a very strong advocate and leader for the many issues that impact on the Goori communities Leweena lives and works within.