The KINRA Coalition
KINRA is built on a coalition of partners whose combined capabilities span community authority, world-class sustainability research, experienced development management, industry expertise and government relationships. We are actively seeking new partners across all categories.
The Coalition
KINRA brings together Traditional Owner authority, world-class sustainability research, experienced development management, community health expertise and proven enterprise facilitation methodology.
Project management, evaluation, governance, strategic partnerships. Indigenous-led consulting co-founded by Jason Hunter (Nyikina) and Frances Barns.
Aboriginal-led community organisation originating the KINRA concept. Cultural revitalisation, economic empowerment, locally driven development.
Nyikina Elder and KINRA co-founder. Traditional Owner authority, community trust, national Aboriginal housing networks.
KINRA co-founder and project director. Landscape architect and anthropologist. International Indigenous engagement expertise.
Net-zero built environment. Curtin CUSP. CRC RACE for 2030 relationship. Concept Plan Working Group lead. Emeritus Professor, Curtin University.
Project management and infrastructure delivery partner for the KINRA precinct.
International ecumenical organisation supporting faith-based social justice and sustainable development. Seed funding committed for preliminary research.
Cultural authority, Indigenous research ethics, Kimberley community engagement. Concept Plan Working Group member.
Affordability analysis and household financial modelling for the project (pro bono). Business Plan Working Group lead.
Full Partner Register
The coalition spans community authority, research, industry, government and philanthropy. New partners are actively being sought across all categories.
| Organisation | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Liyan Foundation | Community lead and project originator | Confirmed |
| Binjabo Global | Project management, evaluation, partnerships | Confirmed |
| Victor Hunter (Traditional Owner) | Traditional Owner authority, community trust | Confirmed |
| Dr Scott Heyes | Co-Founder, Project Director | Confirmed |
| Prof. Peter Newman AO — Curtin CUSP | Research lead, net-zero built environment | Confirmed |
| Charlie Hargroves — Curtin / Adelaide Uni | CRC RACE research design, Adelaide University partnership | Confirmed |
| DAMOS Corporation | Delivery partner — project management & infrastructure | Confirmed |
| Oikoumene Foundation | Seed funder for preliminary research | Confirmed |
| Prof. Anne Poelina — Notre Dame | Cultural authority, Indigenous research ethics | Confirmed |
| Prof. Mike Dockery — Bankwest Econ Centre | Affordability modelling (pro bono) | Confirmed |
| Warren Phillips — ex-Development WA | Governance Plan Working Group lead | Confirmed |
| Declan Harwood — Derby Chamber of Commerce | Business Plan, local economic context | Confirmed |
| Sean Gorman (Adviser) | Government connector, independent adviser | Confirmed |
| Development WA | Infrastructure development partnership, land access | In Discussion |
| Catholic Diocese of Broome (Bishop Norton) | Land gift, facility relationship | In Discussion |
| CRC RACE for 2030 | Research funding, PhD scholarships, three-year project | In Discussion |
| Mindaroo Foundation (Penny Dakin) | Adjacent health investment, potential seed funding | In Discussion |
| Horizon Power | Grid connection, VPP arrangements, CRC RACE partner | To Be Approached |
| Prefab Australia (Damien Crowe) | Construction industry body, CRC RACE partner | To Be Approached |
| Walalakoo Native Title PBC | Traditional Owner consent, land access, heritage | To Be Approached |
| Kimberley Land Council | Land rights, community engagement, native title | To Be Approached |
| North Regional TAFE (Broome campus) | Vocational training, pre-apprenticeships, renewable energy | To Be Approached |