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Southern Aboriginal Corporation
Recognition and Awards

Both SAC and members of our have received a number of awards recognising our work over the years.

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We thank everyone for their continued contibution. 

2022
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  1. Order of Australia - Asha Bhat (SAC CEO) 
    The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Asha received this for her outstanding service in the Indigenous Community of Western Australia.
     

  2. Pro Bono Australia: Impact 25 Award Recipient, Judges Choice Award
     

  3. WA Community Achievement Awards: Finalist
     

  4. WA Judge for Telstra Business Awards (Indigenous Excellence category)
     

  5. WA Community Achievement Awards- Asha Bhat (SAC CEO) Local Legends category.

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2021
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Community Service of the Year Award - Great Southern Business Awards

 

Indigenous Employer of the Year Finalist - Great Southern Business Awards

2020
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Community Services Excellence Awards -India Australia Business and Community Awards - Shelter WA

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Asha was a finalist in the Telstra WA Business Women of the Year Awards

 

Finalist Community Group of the Year – Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards

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2019
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Community Services Excellence Awards -India Australia Business and Community Awards

2018

Cordes Fellow - Asha participated in the ‘Opportunity Collaboration’ in Mexico (global leaders building sustainable solutions to poverty and injustice)

2017

Asha was a finalist in the Telstra WA Business Women of the Year Awards

 

Asha was named Albany Citizen of the Year

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“In Albany’s Australia Day WA Citizen of the Year Awards, Ms Bhat was among 23 finalists who have made outstanding contributions to the local community. Ms Bhat moved to Albany in 2008 and was selected for her work as a board member for numerous community organisations as well as her role in the growth of Southern Aboriginal Corporation.”

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(Albany Advertiser, Tuesday, January 31, 2017) 

2016

Asha was selected to attend the Global Ambassadors Program (one of 11 women)

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Community Business Awards- Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industries

2011

Noongar Excellence Award – City of Albany

2008

Landcare Indigenous Award Department of Agriculture and Food

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Southern Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land and waters on which we conduct our business. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all First Australians.

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Contact us

SAC Head Office

27 – 31 Chesterpass Rd, Albany WA 6330

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Tel: 08 9842 7777

Freecall: 1800 557 187

Fax: 08 9842 7780

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PO Box 470 Centennial Park WA 6331

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Business Hours

Mon to Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm

Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

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