Kevin George - West Kimberley Region

Kevin George has a long association with ALSWA’s Committee and brings a wealth of Cultural knowledge to this role. His ongoing role and contributions to ALSWA are greatly appreciated.

Kathy Watson - West Kimberley Region

Kathy Watson was born in Derby and grew up in Beagle Bay. Her father’s side are Kidja from Warmun Turkey Creek in the East Kimberley and her mother’s side are Nyniga from West Kimberley, Derby and her adoptive mother, now aged 107, looked after Kathy from three days old in Beagle Bay.

Beverly Thomas - Central Desert Region

Beverly Thomas is from Kalgoorlie and has lived in Kanpa Community for the last 15 years. With a long association with ALSWA's Executive Committee, she is committed to the issues facing our people and the important role played by ALSWA.

Preston Thomas - Central Desert Region

Preston Thomas is from Laverton and has lived in Kanpa Community for the last 15 years. He has been involved with ALSWA's Executive Committee for many years and has a great interest in ALSWA's work and the justice system in Western Australia.

Murray Yarran (VICE PRESIDENT) - Central (Metropolitan) Region

Murray Yarran is a Noongar man with traditional ties to the Balladong and the Swan River people and is in his 3rd term with ALSWA's Executive. He believes that working with government in a culturally appropriate law and justice system will provide our people with a fairer and more equitable opportunity and assist in providing better opportunities and lowering incarceration rates.

Michael Blurton (PRESIDENT) - Central (Metropolitan) Region

Mr. Blurton is a Noongar man, originally from Quairading who has served many years on ALSWA's Executive Committee. He is committed to working towards a better future for our people.

Lorraine Whitby (SECRETARY) - Murchison/Gascoyne Region

Lorraine Whitby is a Yamatji woman from Carnarvon with a long history of representing the interests of Aboriginal people. She is committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve a better outcome for a brighter future.

Kathleen Musulin - Murchison/Gascoyne Region

Kathleen Musulin is from Carnarvon in the Gascoyne region, with her Cultural groups being Yamatji-Malgana/Yawuru. She is committed to family, community, the rights of Aboriginal people and supporting our young people to excel in life and is proud to represent the communities interests’ in legal issues. Holding a Diploma in National Indigenous Legal Advocacy in Legal Studies, she strives to assist in overcoming disadvantage for our people in all areas, including law, housing, education, training, health and Native Title.

Arthur Slater - Southern Region

Arthur Slater was born in Kellerberrin and his people are from the Ballardong tribe. He is committed to Native Title and supports the work of ALSWA and the vital role that it plays in providing legal representation and support for our people.

Trevor Eades - Southern Region

Trevor Eades in a Noongar man and Elder of the South-West region. A former ATSIC board member during the 1990’s he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role with ALSWA.

Phyllis Simmons - Pilbara Region

Phyllis Simmons is a Yamatji woman from the Karratha (Pilbara) region who is committed to women's issues and seeking justice for our people. She is concerned about the overcrowding of prisons and the importance of healing and rehabilitation centres and would like to see more diversionary processes to reduce prison intake.

Shane Derschow - Pilbara Region

Shane Derschow was born in Geraldton but his maternal family (Bantikura Bunjima Marlpa) originates from the Pilbara where he now resides. Through his involvement with ALSWA, Shane advocates on specific legal issues within his region. Committed to family, community development and empowerment for our people, he is proud of the culturally appropriate legal service provided by ALSWA and the continued inclusiveness and diversity of the Executive Committee’s sixteen members working with such an important Aboriginal Community controlled and driven service.

Ian Tucker (Treasurer) - Goldfields Region

Ian Tucker is a Wongi man from Menzies who has a great interest in Aboriginal justice issues and ensuring that important information is getting back to his community. He is interested in finding out about issues across the state, to determine which programs do or do not work for our people and is supportive of self-determination.

Fay Sambo - Goldfields Region

Faye Sambo is a proud Aboriginal woman who is deeply committed to family and Community. She makes important contributions to ALSWA’s Executive Committee and cares about creating a better future for our people.

Trevor Bedford - East Kimberley Region

Trevor Bedford is a Gidja man from a family of 12 brothers and sisters who has lived most of his life in Halls Creek. He has been involved with a number of organisations including the Yuri Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service, the former ATSIC Wunan Regional Council and the former Ngoonjuwah Aboriginal Corporation and Halls Creek Aboriginal Corporation (CDEP). He is a respected member of the Halls Creek community and has been involved in many community activities over the years. This is Trevor’s first term on the ALSWA board.

TBA - East Kimberley Region

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