Njernda Aboriginal Corporation’s administrative and corporate services teams have moved in to a larger and more central headquarters in Heygarth St, Echuca.
Njernda chief executive Tracey Dillon has welcomed the move to the new office space, saying it was long overdue.
“Our administrative needs had definitely outgrown our old space, and the relocation planning was well under way before either I or the new board were in place,” Ms Dillon said.
“The Njernda executive and corporate team has grown significantly over recent years to provide a more diverse range of functions needed to keep Njernda humming for our 150 staff and for community,” she said.
“This will enable all of our team to be in the one location, which means we will be more efficient, but it is also just a short walk from the centre of Echuca, will means we are more accessible as well.”
Ms Dillon said the building would also bring much-needed community share space.
“As well as meeting rooms and space for special projects, the community has been asking us for accessible shared space. We are working on making that happen,” she said.
“Community members will be welcome to come in, have a cuppa, get information, use computer facilities, get a hand with forms, or access resources.
“This is not just Njernda’s new corporate services site, it’s a space for our mob too, and we can’t wait to share it.”
Ms Dillon said the Njernda aged care team would move into the former corporate services building, Ivy House.
“We’re excited about the potential that presents for us. Ivy House will be repurposed so that we can expand the support that we deliver to our Elders,” she said.
“Most importantly, it will allow Njernda to begin to deliver home care packages, which is an important step forward for us to provide safe and culturally appropriate support to help Elders stay in their own homes for longer.”