Name
COMMUNITY OWNED SOLUTIONS - Why, When, How
Date & Time
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speakers
Scotty McDinny, (Senior Community Organiser - Borroloola, Original Power)
Ellie Kamara, (CEO, Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation)
Jumeka Saunders, (Ranger and Energy rep, Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation)
Matthew Cavanagh, (Project Officer, Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation)
Madie Sturgess, (Co-Director, Clean Energy Communities, Original Power)
Ellie Kamara, (CEO, Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation)
Jumeka Saunders, (Ranger and Energy rep, Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation)
Matthew Cavanagh, (Project Officer, Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation)
Madie Sturgess, (Co-Director, Clean Energy Communities, Original Power)
Description
First Nations are increasingly turning to renewable energy projects to achieve energy sovereignty, build community capacity, develop local sustainable economic opportunities, and address climate change.
While community ownership of projects is a means to exercise local control and care for Country, there are also challenges. And you need to find the right self-determined solution for you. This session asks communities taking the lead, why did you do it and what are the challenges, risks and benefits
Location Name
Delama Room A, Nyaal Banyul