UNE Partnerships was honoured to deliver the 2026 Kigaruk and Lookrukin Aboriginal Leadership Development Program (ALDP) on behalf of the Northern Territory Government’s Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE).
For more than two decades, the Aboriginal Leadership Development Program has played a vital role in building leadership capability across the Northern Territory Public Service.
Developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander middle managers, the program provides opportunities to:
The 2026 cohort brought together Aboriginal public sector employees committed to growing their leadership capability while balancing work, family and community responsibilities.
Throughout the program, participants:
Named with deep cultural significance, Kigaruk for men and Lookrukin for women, the program is built on culturally safe learning practices that recognise and celebrate Aboriginal knowledge, lived experience and connection to community.
Participants are encouraged to draw on their cultural strengths while developing the practical leadership capabilities needed to create positive outcomes within their workplaces, communities and across the public sector.
Since its inception in 2003, the Aboriginal Leadership Development Program has:
The ongoing success of the program highlights the importance of investing in leadership development that empowers individuals while delivering broader benefits for organisations, communities and the people they serve.
UNE Partnerships was proud to support the 2026 cohort on their leadership journey and to contribute to a program that continues to make a meaningful difference across the Northern Territory.
We congratulate all participants on their commitment, achievement and dedication to leadership, and wish them every success as they continue to make an impact within their workplaces and communities.
The Kigaruk and Lookrukin Aboriginal Leadership Development Program has been supporting the growth of Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory Public Service for more than 20 years. To learn more about the program and its impact, click here.
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