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Nominations for Directorship are open
Noninate to represent your region on Apunipima’s Board of Directors
Downlaod the Nomination for Directorship Form here
Apunipima Cape York Health Council (Apunipima) is calling for nominations from members to hold the position of Board Director from November 2025 to November 2028.
The current Board will continue to hold their position as Director until the Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2025, at which time their term will expire. Current Directors are eligible to re-nominate for a position on the Board at the completion of their term.
Apunipima is seeking nominations for eight (8) Directors in the following regions:
Region 1 (2 Directors): Horn Island, New Mapoon, Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, Seisia
Region 2 (1 Director): Mapoon, Weipa, Napranum
Region 3 (2 Directors): Aurukun, Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama
Region 4 (1 Director): Lockhart River, Coen
Region 5 (2 Directors): Cooktown, Hope Vale, Laura, Wujal Wujal, Mossman Gorge
Commitment of the Board:
Directors are expected to commit to the following as the minimum allocation of time:
Remuneration:
Board fees to attend approved Board business including Board meetings, workshops and general meetings will be paid to Directors. Apunipima will also pay travel expenses for Director attendance at approved Board business.
Board responsibilities:
Apunipima provides induction and training to ensure Directors understand their responsibilities as a Board member
Board responsibilities include:
For more information and complete description of the Director role and responsibilities, please contact Colleen Burfitt, CEO Executive Assistant by telephone at 07 4037 7114 or email at ceo.admin@apunipima.org.au
Selection criteria:
An independent Nominations Assessment Panel has been formed to oversee the election process, ensuring elections are conducted impartially and in accordance with the Apunipima constitution.
To nominate for a Region, you must:
Essential Requirements
Nomination and Election Dates:
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in nominating for Board Directorship, please complete the Nomination Form and have another member of Apunipima who resides in your community, sign the Form to support your nomination.
Nominations must be submitted by: Saturday, 6th September 2025
Elections will only occur if there are more nominations for the Region than allocated Board Director positions. Details regarding specific community election days will be provided once all nominations have been received.
Election dates: October 2025
Appointment to the Board
The Elected Directors will be announced and accepted by the members at the Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2025.
How to Nominate:
If you would like to nominate for a Directorship:
by email to:
company.secretary@apunipima.org.au
by mail to:
Company Secretary
Apunipima Cape York Health Council
PO Box 12045
Westcourt, QLD, 4870
If you would like further information about the Board election or have questions about the nominations process, I can be contacted by telephone at 07 4037 7240 or email at ceo@apunipima.org.au.