Reginas’ connection to family is Yawuru (Broome WA) on her mothers side and Warramungu (Tennant Creek-NT) on her fathers side. She also has a large family connection with the Roe family from the Torres Strait Island in Qld. Born in Darwin on Larrakia country, and have lived in Darwin all her life. Worked with both NTG and Commonwealth for 24 years and currently in her role as General Manager of DAIWS for the past 24 years. Worked with Aboriginal Affairs for many years, was also a counsellor on the ATSIC Council before it was abruptly closed down. From ATSIC Council, Regina continued to be involved as a Director on both Yilli Rreung Aboriginal Housing Corporation and the Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation which ATSIC had set up initially. Regina is also involved on working groups with other Aboriginal Community controlled Organisations in prevention and healing programs for our most vulnerable families.