Cherie Sibosado

Chief Executive Officer

Cherie Sibosado is a Nyikina and Bardi woman from the West Kimberley region of Western Australia and has extensive family and community networks across the region. Cherie has over 20 years’ experience in community leadership, management, governance, development and services, over 15 years in facilitation, training (non-accredited) and mentoring; and holds a Diploma in Leadership & Management.

Cherie’s wealth of knowledge and expertise extends across a broad range of community sectors, including Economic & Business Development, Social Enterprise, Social Justice, Disability & Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Community Housing, Welfare, Family Violence, Early Childhood Learning & Development, Women, Children & Youth, Education, Employment and Training, Leadership & Governance. Through her work, Cherie is passionate about working strategically and collaboratively across the Kimberley region to increase long-term and sustainable social impact for Kimberley Aboriginal people and communities.

Cauline Masuda
Office Manager

Cauline is of Bardi heritage from her grandmother and beyond. She hails from a large extended family, and was born and raised in Broome, before moving to Karratha for twenty years. It was here that she raised her three children.  

With over 40 years of administration and business manager experience in the Western Australian public service, both in Broome and Karratha, Cauline has honed her skills and expertise in managing operations and ensuring organisational success. Additionally, she has gained valuable insights during her 18 months working in administration in the mining sector.

Throughout her career, Cauline has supported staff members and service providers working in the critical field of child protection. She recognises the importance of community involvement and has generously volunteered her time with local organisations and events, further contributing to the betterment of the community.

Cauline is excited to work with the Aarnja Board and employees to realise their goal of empowering Aboriginal people, communities, and organisations in the Kimberley.

Theresa Sibosado
Administration Officer

Theresa is a proud Kimberley Aboriginal woman, Bardi descendent from her grandfather and Kija descendant from her grandmother.  Theresa was raised in her younger years on the Beagle Bay and Djarindjin missions in the early 60’s, also grew up in the townships of Derby and Broome on the reserves and up the hill, with her parents, brothers and sisters, and many other family members.

Theresa and her husband are blessed with one child, their son, and are blessed with two grown grandsons. Theresa’s husband, son, daughter in-law and grandsons are her world. Theresa loves being out on country fishing, shelling, crabbing, and enjoying the sea and life around a fire eating sea food freshly caught this is the best part making her liyarn feeling good surrounded by the things she loves doing and most importantly with her family.  Theresa also enjoys going out on country attending the yearly bush meetings/AGMs. Theresa has lived and worked for Aboriginal organisations and Government in Hedland and Broome for the past 30+ years, gaining extensive experience in Administration and Accounts.

Theresa is looking forward to her new role with Aarnja and is confident that alongside the Aarnja staff and supporting each other we will achieve our goals throughout the Kimberley with and for our people.

Janene Bedford
Program Manager, Aboriginal Representative Organisation Pilot Project

Kimberley Cultural Placement Advisor, Aboriginal Representative Organisation Pilot Project – Position Vacant

Mirrin Edgar
Kimberley Cultural Placement Advisor, Aboriginal Representative Organisation Pilot Project

Mirrin Edgar is a Karajarri/Yawuru man born and raised in the West Kimberley. Mirrin gains a wealth of experience and knowledge from his elders and feels privileged to still have these people around him. This experience means that he can connect to land and culture and facilitate cultural support planning for families in the Kimberley.