Njernda Aboriginal Corporation has faced many tough challenges since its inception in 1974.

As with other Aboriginal community organisations whose members come from different traditional owners groups, there is external pressure of examination and scrutiny by the local broader community, media and funding agencies. Through dedication and support of Aboriginal people over the years, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation has survived all these challenges. Njernda acknowledges the struggles that have historically taken place by local people towards ensuring the physical, social, and economic needs of Aboriginal people living in Echuca and surrounding districts are met.

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