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<h1>Contact details</h1> Guwa-Koa Aboriginal Corporation was established to hold and look after native title rights and interests of the Koa People following their successful native title determination. <h2>Address</h2> ?C/ Queensland South Native Title ServicesLevel 4, 293 Queen StreetBrisbane QLD 4001Email: [email protected]

<h1>Lance O’Chin</h1> Lance O’Chin was born and raised in Cherbourg and for many years worked for and in the local community. Previously, Lance was a member of the inaugural Goomeri, Kilkivan, and Cherbourg Junior Rugby League Board, he was also the community Scout Master, as well as being part of the Community Welfare Group in Cherbourg. Lance is currently a band member of Mop and the Dropouts. As a board member of the Guwa Koa Aboriginal Corporation (GKAC), Lance is passionate about Guwa Country and Koa People and in particular the protection of our cultural heritage on our Traditional Lands. It is Lance’s hope that one day our people will be able to come on country, experience and learn about country, learn language and visit our important sites. Lance would like to see that we are able to hold cultural camps for our young ones in the future. Lance feels it is important that our stories of country are told so that our children will learn as much about our ancestors, culture and ceremony. Lance is keen to learn how to protect our sacred sites and language for our people and the many generations to come.

<h1>Apply for Membership</h1> How to become a Member of the Guwa-Koa Aboriginal Corporation (GKAC) To apply for membership to the Guwa-Koa Aboriginal Corporation, download the membership form and return it completed using one of the methods below. Please email the completed form to[email protected]CC[email protected] or post to:C/ Queensland South Native Title ServicesLevel 4, 293 Queen StreetBrisbane City QLD 4000

<h1>William (Billy) Gorham</h1> Billy Gorham is a proud Koa man who was born and raised in Cherbourg where he completed schooling and attended Murgon State High School. He currently sits as a Director on the Board of the Guwa Koa Aboriginal Corporation representing the Riley Family and is also Chair of Murri Watch Queensland. Over his career he has been active in creating opportunities for the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, particularly in the areas of accommodation and has driven political change with his knowledge and understanding of the major issues faced by Indigenous people in Queensland. He has a Diploma in Administration, a Certificate IV in Governance and a Certificate IV in Frontline Management in Governance. He has sat on many boards over his life and is looking forward to ensuring great outcomes for our Koa people. Billy currently works for the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health as an Age Care Project Officer and is looking forward to building a deadly future for all Koa people on Guwa Country.

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