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Nyiyanang Guthun Barri Dhitiyn

WE ALL BELONG TO THIS COUNTRY

Board and Members are all Dunghutti peoples, descendants of the Dunghutti apical ancestors.


A list of the Dunghutti apical ancestors as identified by the Federal Court in the Native Title determination made on 7 April 1997.

Graham Quinlan

RNTBC Director

Clarry Hoskins

RNTBC Director

Barry Vale

Hello! My name is Barry Vale, I'm a proud Dunghutti Man. I was born and raised in Kempsey and in 2007 I started my own business. 


I am owner/operator of Gurginj Gurginj Landscapes, which means praying mantis in Dunghutti language, which my Aunty Marg Vale gave me the name of my Business in which I was the first Dunghutti Indigenous Business to display the praying mantis.


My hobbies are spending time with my family, motorbike riding, jet skiing, landscaping , Rugby League. Im also a volunteer for Smithtown Tigers Junior League for 4 years and I'm also a volunteer for NSW Indigenous u16’s program since 2007.


It’s been 15 years now since I have been on the coaching staff, in which I have travelled to Dubai, Barcelona, France, Paris, London, Italy, Rome, 2013 & 2015.


I'm one of the youngest Dunghutti Elders Board of Directors. This is my second term as a director, in which I'm learning from more experienced directors. I'm enjoying my experience as a Dunghutti Elders Board of Directors, in which I'm so proud of.

Graham Quinlan

My name is Grahame Day Quinlan (BUGG)


Elected to the Board of Director in December 2021. I am a cultural person because I believe in my culture, and I hope that being on the Board I will achieve more.


This country is my country. Dunghutti-Thunghutti covers Camden Haven in the South, to Walcha area out west and over to the Nambucca River in the North.


My aims and objectives:
1. Keep involving myself in repatriation
2. Set up a Dunghutti dancing group with help from the Dunghutti (Thunghutti) community
3. To work with other board members to be an advocate for our people
4. I believe in all Aboriginal organisations to come as one
5. Work with the Board of Directors, General Manager and staff of DECAC

Debra J Morris

Background & Education:

Born in the 1950’s, at a time of oppression and segregation for Aboriginal families and peoples, Debra Morris has lived across New South Wales, including places like Dubbo, Sydney, and Campbelltown, before settling in Kempsey. Committed to lifelong learning, she pursued education later in life, obtaining her Tertiary Preparation Certificate in 1994 at Djigay Centre (Kempsey TAFE) and completing a Community Welfare Certificate IV in 1995.


Leadership & Contributions:

Debra has dedicated her career to advocacy, leadership, and strengthening community governance. As the first Aboriginal Liaison Officer with Kempsey Shire Council, she played a pivotal role in forming and guiding the Aboriginal Liaison Committee for nearly a decade. Under her leadership, the Committee achieved significant milestones, including:


  • Establishing the NAIDOC Week Planning Committee.
  • Erecting a plaque in Kempsey Mall dedicated to the Stolen Generation (1998).
  • Facilitating the Shire Council’s official apology to the Aboriginal community (1999).
  • Leading initiatives such as Wigay Cultural Education Park, West Kempsey Community Renewal Project, and Njinanjang Mulung Ga Community Centre at Greenhill.
  • Supporting Indigenous arts through initiatives like the Kempsey Shire Art Prize – Robert Campbell Junior Indigenous Section.


Debra further strengthened Aboriginal representation by securing the permanent flying of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in front of the civic centre. Debra’s leadership extended beyond Kempsey, as she helped host the Local Government Aboriginal Network Conference (2000) and supported the Kinchela Boys’ Home Reunion (2002).


Since 2007, before retiring in 2013, Debra looked for further challenges and was the Coordinator for the Dunghutti Justice Group at Kempsey Courthouse, working closely with NSW Police, Local Courts, Juvenile Justice, and Corrective Services. Her work focuses on:


  • Developing local crime prevention plans.
  • Creating programs to reduce offending within the Aboriginal community.
  • Strengthening justice pathways through collaboration with key agencies.


As a Director of the Dunghutti Elders Council and an active member of the Kempsey Local Aboriginal Land Council, Debra continues to advocate for community-driven solutions, cultural preservation, and governance that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Dunghutti people. Her enduring commitment to justice, reconciliation, and cultural integrity makes her a respected leader and a pillar of the Kempsey Aboriginal community.

Clarry Hoskins