

Our History
The Australia Day Council of the Northern Territory is a community based not-for-profit incorporated body. Established in 1986 we have been working with Northern Territory communities for over thirty five years.
While closely aligned to the Northern Territory Government and National Australia Day Council as well as other Australia Day Councils in other states and Territories we operate as an independent body responsible for our own management, events and activities, finance and governance.
The objectives of the Australia Day Council NT are to work with and for the people of the Northern Territory to:
- unite through reflection, celebration and inclusiveness;
- foster and recognise excellence and service within the communities of the Northern Territory;
- embrace cultural diversity and promote Australia Day with respect and integrity,
- facilitate productive relationships across the Northern Territory; and
- ensure the sustainability of the Association
Our Board
We are governed by a Board of Directors. Board vacancies are advertised publicly with members and the Chairman being appointed by the Chief Minister. All Board positions are honorary and members are volunteers.
Dr Richard Fejo
Chair
Dr Richard Fejo
ChairHelen Summers OAM
Vice Chair
Helen Summers OAM
Vice ChairShipra Soni
Treasurer
Shipra Soni
TreasurerMoana Murch APM
Board Member
Moana Murch APM
Board MemberMoana Aroha Murch (nee Renae McGarvie APM) was born in New Zealand and is indigenous to her land, Aotearoa. Her name means Ocean Love in Te Reo Maori.
Moana has a passion and zest for life, working and volunteering at the community level across the Northern Territory since she was a teenager and continues her service strong today.
Moana grew up in Darwin and served across the Northern Territory as a police officer for 24 years before embarking on a life redirection, resetting her priorities and approach to family and healthy living.
Moana now has her own consulting service, Moana True North Consulting that she just started in 2024.
Moana proudly volunteers her time supporting community members on a variety of levels as well as coaching and managing local sporting teams that her daughter is involved with.
Moana is honoured to be involved with the Australia Day Council NT, recognising people that volunteer their time and dedicate their lives and professional careers for their community and future generations.
Rose Rai Rajbhandari
Board Member
Rose Rai Rajbhandari
Board MemberRobert Annis-Brown
Board Member
Robert Annis-Brown
Board MemberWilliam Daw
Board Member
William Daw
Board MemberRobyne Burridge OAM
Board Member
Robyne Burridge OAM
Board MemberMalia Ford
Board Member
Malia Ford
Board MemberJodie Ryan
Board Members
Jodie Ryan
Board MembersOur team
Anna McDonald
Chief Executive Officer
Anna McDonald
Chief Executive OfficerVacancy
Administration Officer