Community, Family & Governance. Anchored in the strength
of our ancestors, lead by the wisdom of our Elders.
The Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (YYNAC) represents the sovereign people of the mid-Murray region.
Our community is built on a shared history of resilience and cultural continuity. We are the custodians of River Country, maintaining a presence that spans thousands of years.
Family Groups
Custodianship
“We stand on the shoulders of giants, carrying the flame for the generations to come.”
The YYNAC Board is elected by our members to provide strategic leadership, financial oversight, and to ensure our cultural heritage is protected for all Yorta Yorta people.
Chairperson
Director
Director
Deputy Chairperson
Director
Director
The Council of Elders holds cultural authority within the Yorta Yorta Nation. Their wisdom keeps the values, knowledge and traditions of Yorta Yorta at the heart of everything we do — guiding decisions, strengthening community, and ensuring cultural continuity for future generations.
Elder
Annabella howard
Elder
fred walker
Elder
elizabeth atkinson
Elder
aaron atkinson & louisa frost
Elder
ada cooper
Elder
alf morgan
Elder
bagot morgan
Elder
maggie toodle
Elder
robert cooper
Elder
jenny charles
The Yorta Yorta Nation is made up of 16 family groups, forming the foundation of identity, governance and cultural continuity.
Roxanne Atkinson supports the Yorta Yorta community through coordination of the Council of Elders and Family Group Meetings. These gatherings bring voices together, ensuring community remains at the heart of YYNAC’s direction. They provide a space for sharing knowledge, strengthening connections, and planning for the future. We encourage all Yorta Yorta people to consider becoming members, so you can be part of the conversations and decisions that shape the path ahead.
“Rooted in the river country, the Atkinson family continues to lead in cultural preservation and community advocacy, ensuring our ancestral knowledge is passed down with integrity.”
