Centrecorp Foundation is proud to welcome Damon Chong as our new Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer.

In this role, Damon will lead our efforts to strengthen Centrecorp’s profile, build collaborative partnerships with agencies supporting Aboriginal people, and deepen our engagement with remote Central
Australian towns and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management - Identify and develop strategic partnerships with government, non‑government, and community‑controlled organisations servicing Aboriginal people.
• Remote Outreach - Serve as the primary point of contact for remote communities, ensuring Centrecorp’s social impact investments reach under‑served regions.
• Agency Liaison - Coordinate regular meetings with service providers across health, education, and legal sectors to identify opportunities for joint social impact initiatives.
• Visibility & Awareness - Represent Centrecorp at regional forums, meetings, and cultural events to promote our mission and investment outcomes.
• Feedback & Advisory - Gather community insights and provide advice to the Board to ensure social impact funds are directed where they are most needed.
• Funding Application Support - Assist individuals and agencies to prepare applications for Centrecorp funding.
• Reporting - Collect and analyse data to demonstrate Centrecorp’s social impact across Central Australia.

About Damon
Damon is a proud Alyawarr, Central and Eastern Arrernte man, born and raised in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). With strong cultural and community connections, he brings a deep commitment to creating positive opportunities for Aboriginal people throughout Central Australia. His passion for community‑driven outcomes and his understanding of local needs make him a valuable addition to the Centrecorp team.

Thank you to Centrecorp Foundation for 20 x baby backpack donations for mum’s on communities.

Each backpack contains hygiene kits for Mum, baby wash, nappies, dummies, bibs, leggings, bodysuits, socks, face washers, baby wipes, hooded towel, fleece blanket, baby bottle, and a cuddle/comforter toy.

Anna Cavanagh
Program Support Worker
Waltia Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation

• Baby Backpack Donations

We would for like to thank Centrecorp for all the support offered to Eli Clarke toward his goal of becoming a dancer over a number of years.

While in year 12 Eli was offered his first role with Opera Australia performing in Westside Story on the Sydney Harbour.

The following year he auditioned for Bangarra Dance Company and now is in his second year as a company member sharing stories of Aboriginal Australia at the highest level.

Only 1% of trained dancers will ever perform as professionals after over 10 years of intensive training. Centrecorp's support was vital in him accessing necessary professional training in Sydney and has given Eli the opportunity to represent Central Australia / Aboriginal culture on international and domestic stages.

Thanks
Nicole & Eli

• Eli Clake

Centrecorp have been able to provide vital financial assistance to enable the people of Central Australia who are in housing need to secure tenancies with Anglicare NT in their Transitional Housing program. This government funded program requires payment of a bond much like private rental accommodation so that participants experience the real-world requirements of tenancy responsibilities. However, immediately coming up with the bond to secure a property is not easy for people who may be homeless and Centrecorp have ensured that those in the most need do not fall through the cracks. The solution has been for Centrecorp to loan the bond monies to the tenant via Anglicare. Since its inception late last year this facility has enabled 10 families to move into their rental property. They are re-paying the bond loans over a period of time, which will provide them with a valuable aid to transition to permanent accommodation when the time is right. Anglicare have a long term relationship with Centrecorp which has enabled the organisation to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community with setting up their homes and this assistance has been a vital part of the housing continuum.

Regards

Andrew Denniss SPAHlc
Regional Manger Central Australia and Barkly