2025 AbSec Annual General Meeting
Murrook Culture Centre
Following the wrap-up of our November Quarterly Sector Forum, we invite all Identified members to attend AbSec’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Whether you join us onsite at the beautiful Murrook Culture Centre or online via Microsoft Teams, your attendance and participation are vital to ensuring AbSec continues to deliver strong, culturally grounded leadership across NSW. Every voice at the table makes us stronger, and your participation ensures that Aboriginal families and communities are represented in the work we do.
Please note, only members within the following categories may attend: Category A – Identified Organisation, Category B – Identified Individual.
The AGM is your opportunity to:
- Hear directly from our Chairperson and CEO on the year’s highlights and challenges.
- Review and accept AbSec’s 2024–2025 Annual Report and Financial Report.
- Elect our directors who oversee and guide AbSec strategy and governance.
- Ask questions directly to our Board, CEO, and Auditor.
- Strengthen your voice in the governance of AbSec.
Board Director nominations
We’re calling for strong, passionate voices to step forward and help guide our organisation into the future.
During this session, two Board Director positions will become available. We’re inviting nominations from members who are committed to strengthening Aboriginal families, protecting our children, and building a culturally strong and connected future.
Becoming a Director of AbSec means you’ll ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and carers are represented at the highest level, whilst contributing to policies and systems that drive real change. Not only will you uphold a commitment to the rights of mob, but you’ll also protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing.
If you have experience in governance, leadership, or advocacy (or a willingness to grow in these areas), with strong cultural connections, we want to hear from you! Nominations close 5:00PM AEDT, Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
You will need to register your attendance by 5:00 PM (AEDT) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Once registered, you will receive an acknowledgement email.
There is free parking onsite. For public transport options, the nearest train station to the Murrook Cultural Centre is Newcastle Interchange, located 25 km away. You can plan your trip by visiting NSW Transport.
The meeting room will be accessible from 1:45 PM (AEDT) on 19 November 2025.
To attend the virtual meeting, you will need a computer or mobile device with internet access. You will need to register your attendance by using the RSVP form below by 5:00 PM (AEDT) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Once registered, you will receive an acknowledgement email along with the link to the meeting. You will be able to join the meeting from 1:45 PM (AEDT) on the 19 November 2025.
When logging in you will be asked to enter your full name and will be placed in the waiting room until verified to enter the meeting. If technical difficulties arise, please contact [email protected]
A member who is entitled to participate and vote at the AGM may appoint a proxy to participate in the meeting and vote on behalf of the member.
Members can appoint a proxy by completing the ‘Appointment of proxy’ form by emailing [email protected]. To be effective, proxy forms must be received by AbSec at least 48 hours before the meeting. Consequently, proxy appointments for the 2025 AGM must be received by 2:00 PM (AEDT) on Monday, 17 November 2025.
Members who are unable to attend the AGM, or who prefer to register questions concerning the ordinary business in advance of the meeting, are invited to do so by emailing [email protected]. The ‘Questions from members’ form must be received no later than 5:00 PM (AEDT) on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
