staff – Kokatha

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO KAC’S KATHRYN EMMETT!

Esther Thorn — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:38:14 +0000

Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation’s Executive Assistant to CEO & Board Secretary Kathryn Emmett, has been honoured with the Community Engagement and Advocacy Award through the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP).

Kathyrn received the award alongside Mel RotheCox, from Yamagigu Consulting, for their work as co-founders of the Adelaide Executive Assistant Influencer Network (AEAIN).

In less than three years, AEAIN has grown from 30 contacts to over 250 members across South Australia and has become a powerful platform for connection, mentorship, and advocacy for Administrative Professionals, elevating the visibility and value of the profession.

Over the past year alone, AEAIN has delivered:

◾Signature events like the Aurora Skydeck Networking Night and Admin Professionals Day at Sofitel, combining professional development with celebration.

◾Monthly Connection Lunches that foster informal peer support and genuine relationships.

◾The AEAIN Social Series, launched to increase accessibility for regional members.

◾The heartfelt Walk for Trudy campaign, raising over $7,000 for Dementia Australia and Memory Lane Café in honour of AEAIN co-founder Trudy Robb.

◾Ongoing mentorship and peer support, helping members grow in confidence and career direction.

◾A strong focus on inclusive networking, with practical tools to help members build lasting professional relationships.

Kathryn’s work with AEAIN exemplifies leadership driven by compassion, creativity, and community.

Her efforts continue to shape a more connected and empowered future for administrative professionals across the State.

All three South Australian winners recognised at the AIOP awards are employed at Indigenous organisations:

◾Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation

◾Yamagigu Consulting

◾KWY Aboriginal Corporation

This collective achievement highlights the strength, diversity, and impact of South Australian professionals on the national stage.

Please join us in congratulating Kathryn on this well-deserved recognition!

Pictured l. to r. — Stevie Weine (KWY Aboriginal Corporation) Kathryn Emmett and Mel RotheCox (Yamagigu).

TRAINING SUCCESS FOR KP & KMS STAFF

Esther Thorn — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:38:06 +0000

TRAINING SUCCESS FOR KP AND KMS STAFF! 👏

Congratulations to our Kokatha Pastoral (KP) and Kokatha Mining Services (KMS) staff for obtaining 27 machinery tickets during a week-long training course in Port Augusta.

KP workers Jaiya Warrior, David Brady, Kyren Boland, Jamahl Ware, Justin Coulthard and Chae Milera achieved 23 tickets and KMS workers Anthony Joslyn-Neil and Arron Treloar achieved 4 tickets.

The course was run by CS Training and included training in operating loaders, graders, rollers, backhoes, excavators and skid steers.

The workers are already putting their new skills to use at Roxby Downs Station, where work is underway to prepare for the Kokatha Common Law Holder meeting scheduled for 6 July.

A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW KOKATHA PASTORAL WORKERS

Esther Thorn — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:42:04 +0000

Five new workers have started at the Kokatha Pastoral stations near Roxby Downs.

David Brady, Jaiya Warrior, Kyren Boland, Jamahl Ware and Tim Amos joined the team last week.

Kokatha Pastoral manages three properties; Roxby Downs Station, Andamooka Station and Purple Downs Station.

The new station workers have been busy since their arrival installing new water points and fences across the three properties.

Pictured top photo l. to r. Chae Milera (existing employee), David Brady, Jaiya Warrior, Kyren Boland, Jamahl Ware, Tim Amos & Brodie Myers (contractor for RN & SA Hatch Contractors).

KOKATHA PASTORAL UPDATE

Esther Thorn — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:36:13 +0000

Kokatha Pastoral is committed to improving the sustainability of its cattle stations, Purple Downs, Andamooka and Roxby Downs Stations.

This week a road train load of fence posts was delivered in preparation for this year’s Pastoral Development Program. The program will focus on the construction of livestock fences around swamps, kangaroo exclusion fences around long-lasting dams and the upgrade of livestock water point infrastructure.

Improved livestock and kangaroo management are integral to Kokatha Pastoral’s commitment to continuously improving land condition, while increasing revenue from pastoral assets.

If you’d like more information about the Pastoral Development Program or would like to find out how you can get involved, please contact the Kokatha Pastoral Operations Manager tony.freshwater@kokatha.com.au

This bird’s-eye view was captured during a carbon viability assessment field survey over Chance’s Swap at Roxby Downs Station homestead.

Kokatha Mining Services

Esther Thorn — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:31:20 +0000

Just a couple of pictures that the guys have taken up here at Carrapateena.

The picture of the Echidna was taken by Garth Dodd which he found on the side of the Western Access road trying to dig a hole Garth moved it to a safer place.

The picture of the pallet walk way was an idea the crew made, to make it safer to cross to turn the valve on the water stand pipe to fill up the trucks.

The picture of the dig out steps was also a idea of the guys to make it safer for when they fill up the pump with fuel.

The emergency services picture was awhile ago the guys done a great job of improving the whole area for Carrapateena Emergency Service Training area.

SA mine rescue will be holding the 2022 mine rescue competition there in October. Before & after pics of the road works that they have done

Before & after pictures of the road works that they have done.

The lab courier operators do a great job on delivering samples on time From Carrapateena to Whyalla 7 days a week .

Last November they also attended the SA Premier Award night in Adelaide and won an award for the work they do. Adelaide in which they won an Award for the work they do.

The food delivery truck that done deliveries from Whyalla to site camp for Exact has just come to a end because of

Exact Mining are finishing their contract , which started in April 2021 and have done a great job in this time providing a great reliable service.

The guys are doing a great job up here & should be proud of their high standards of the work they do for Kokatha Mining Services,and Oz Minerals.

ROAD CREW

Geoff Warren

Garth Dodd

Creon Dadleh

Peter Hull

Bradly Waye

Ronald Wright

LAB COURIERS:

Nigel Wilson

Stanley Wingfield

FOOD TRUCK:

Glen Newchurch

CASUAL STAFF:

Gregory Dempsey

Kym Coulthard