Michael Woodley

Michael Woodley has led the Yindjibarndi community since 2007 as CEO of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation and he now heads several other Yindjibarndi entities that are working towards achieving community, cultural and commercial benefits for the community. Mr Woodley was born in Ieramagadu (Roebourne), WA and from the aged of 10 was raised at the Ngurrawaana homeland on his traditional country. In 2000 he and his partner Lorraine Coppin founded Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation, which is dedicated to cultural preservation and promotion.
His achievements include the formation of the Yurra contracting business which now employs 400 people and generates $120 million in annual turnover, together with Yindjibarndi businesses and partnerships in the areas of renewable energy, housing, water management, media services and car rental. He led the formation of Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation in partnership with ACEN Australia, which is at the forefront of developing renewable energy projects that will decar