ARDS Aboriginal Corporation
Margot Eliason is a Senior Cross-Cultural Facilitator at ARDS Aboriginal Corporation since November 2024, focusing on increasing Yolngu self-determination through Local Decision Making agreements and establishing the Ramingining Law and Justice Group. Previous roles include Social Impact Consultant at Social Ventures Australia, Community Engagement Lead for The Barkly Regional Deal, and Solicitor in planning and environmental law at Herbert Smith Freehills. Margot has also contributed as a Staff Writer for Morocco World News, a volunteer solicitor at Justice Connect, and a paralegal at Central Land Council, demonstrating a strong commitment to social justice and Indigenous community development. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Yolngu Studies from Charles Darwin University, a Juris Doctor from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
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ARDS Aboriginal Corporation
ARDS champions the importance of language and culture in developing self-determination for Yolŋu people. - Ŋurruyirr’yundhu Yolŋuwal gakalyu ŋurruŋuny. (Start with the Yolŋu way first.) - Dhärukthu, gurruṯuy, wäŋay ga romdhu ŋalimurruny ganydjarrnyndja gurrupan. (Language, kinship, country and law gives us the strength.) Our Yolŋu and Balanda (non-Indigenous) staff work together to make sure that Yolŋu voices are heard, and we support Yolŋu communities to increase control and understanding of mainstream services and systems. ARDS has over 50 years experience working with Yolŋu communities in Northeast Arnhem Land. Led by Yolŋu leaders from across the region, ARDS' cross-cultural approach puts Yolŋu perspectives, skills and decision-making at the centre of our work. ARDS also runs Yolŋu Radio. We celebrate First Nations culture, music and stories, and provide community information and education programs.