Investiture Ceremony

18 July 2024

East Arnhem Regional Council representatives were recently invited to attend the Investiture Ceremony for Councillor Kaye Thurlow’s appointment to the ‘Member of the Order’ (AM), in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

The invitation was extended by His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie AO PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, and Ms Ruth Jones with the ceremony being held in Galiwin’ku.

The award is in recognition of Cr Kaye Thurlow’s remarkable dedication and service to the communities of East Arnhem Land. These include her years as a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal at Shepherdson College and her tireless work on numerous committees and boards. Additionally, Kaye is also the longest serving Councillor of East Arnhem Regional Council, including serving as Council President and Deputy President over several years.

CEO Dale Keehne was joined at the Investiture by President Lapulung Dhamarrandji, Kaye’s fellow Councillors and Director - Council Services, Signe Balodis. Congratulations Kaye on this award recognising your outstanding contributions.

Congratulations Councillor Kaye Thurlow AM.

Investiture Ceremony, Galiwin'ku, 11 July 2024

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