The KINRA coalition
KINRA is built on a coalition of partners whose capabilities span community authority, world-class sustainability research, experienced development management, industry expertise and government relationships.
The coalition
KINRA brings together Traditional Owner authority, world-class sustainability research, experienced development management, community health expertise and proven enterprise facilitation.
Project management, evaluation, governance, 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. Concept Plan Working Group lead.
Project management and infrastructure delivery partner for the KINRA precinct.
International ecumenical organisation supporting faith-based social justice and sustainable development. Seed funding committed.
Cultural authority, Indigenous research ethics, Kimberley community engagement.
Affordability analysis and household financial modelling (pro bono).
Full partner register
New partners are actively being sought across all categories — government, research, industry and philanthropy.
| 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 | Confirmed |
| DAMOS Corporation | Delivery partner | Confirmed |
| Oikoumene Foundation | Seed funder | Confirmed |
| Prof. Anne Poelina — Notre Dame | Cultural authority, Kimberley engagement | Confirmed |
| Prof. Mike Dockery — Bankwest | Affordability modelling (pro bono) | Confirmed |
| Warren Phillips — ex-Development WA | Governance Plan Working Group lead | Confirmed |
| Declan Harwood — Derby Chamber | Business Plan, local economic context | Confirmed |
| Sean Gorman (Adviser) | Government connector, independent adviser | Confirmed |
| Development WA | Infrastructure development partnership | In discussion |
| Catholic Diocese of Broome (Bishop Norton) | Land gift | In discussion |
| CRC RACE for 2030 | Research funding, PhD scholarships | In discussion |
| Mindaroo Foundation | Adjacent health investment, potential seed funding | In discussion |
| Horizon Power | Grid connection, VPP arrangements | To approach |
| Prefab Australia | Construction industry, CRC RACE partner | To approach |
| Walalakoo Native Title PBC | Traditional Owner consent, land access | To approach |
| North Regional TAFE (Broome) | Vocational training, pre-apprenticeships | To approach |