Indigenous Development

• Communities & Organisations
• Executive Mentoring
• Coaching
• Advocacy
• Cross Cultural Development

Steve Blunden is a member of the Dunghutti Nation.

In the late '70s he was approached by Dunghutti Elders to establish and run Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service in Kempsey NSW. He has since built Durri into one of the largest Aboriginal Medical Services in Australia, and has established himself as a leader in Aboriginal development.

Steve served as Chairperson of the Many Rivers ATSIC Regional Council for 3 years from 2002 to 2005. In this role he facilitated the development of a Regional Strategic Plan guiding the social and economic development of communities and organisations throughout the region. This plan continues to guide the work of the Indigenous Coodination Centre, and government departments in their work with Indigenous communities and organisations.

Ministerial Appointments

Steve's commitment, skills and ability to work across communities, community organisations, and government has been recognised through a number of other ministerial appointments including:

ATSIC Regional Councillor, 1994 - 2005
NSW Aboriginal Housing Board, 2002 - 2008
NSW Area Health Service Board, 1992 - 2009
North Coast Institute of TAFE NSW, 1997 - 2003

Community Representative Bodies

Steve's recognition by the community as a strong advocate for Indigenous affairs is recognised by the following appointments:

Board Member, NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council, 1987 - 1997

Board Member, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (NACCHO) 1990 - 1997