About Us
Njernda is a proudly Aboriginal-led organisation committed to supporting the health, strength and wellbeing of our people since 1974.
Our Story
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation has proudly served our community since 1974. Founded by local Aboriginal leaders as the Echuca Aboriginal Co-operative, we became Njernda in 1990 – a Wemba Wemba word meaning ‘to know our living culture’.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to deliver culturally safe, holistic services that promote physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Echuca and Moama area. We are guided by our community and grounded in self-determination.
Our Organisation
Led by community, for community — Njernda is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe services and programs that strengthen connection, support wellbeing, and empower our people.
Our Board
Njernda is governed by a Board of Directors which provides strategic leadership to the organisation, ensures accountability, and upholds our values and cultural protocols. The Board is elected by members at general meetings or the Annual General Meeting. Only Njernda Members can stand for election to the Board.
Membership
To become a member, a person must identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and meet eligibility criteria. Membership applications are reviewed and decided upon by the directors. ​
Our Story
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation has proudly served our community since 1974. Founded by local Aboriginal leaders as the Echuca Aboriginal Co-operative, we became Njernda in 1990 – a Wemba Wemba word meaning ‘to know our living culture’.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to deliver culturally safe, holistic services that promote physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Echuca and Moama area. We are guided by our community and grounded in self-determination.
Our Organisation
Led by community, for community — Njernda is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe services and programs that strengthen connection, support wellbeing, and empower our people.
Our Board
Njernda is governed by a Board of Directors which provides strategic leadership to the organisation, ensures accountability, and upholds our values and cultural protocols. The Board is elected by members at general meetings or the Annual General Meeting. Only Njernda Members can stand for election to the Board.
Membership
To become a member, a person must identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and meet eligibility criteria. Membership applications are reviewed and decided upon by the directors. 
