- Djarragun College Board – Non-Executive Director
- Ngak Min Health Board – Non-Executive Director
Allison is of the Malanbarra Clan of the Yidinji Tribe/Nation and the Malanbarra peoples are the Traditional Custodians of the land in which Djarragun College is built upon.
Allison has been actively involved in, community engagement, native title, cultural heritage and land management for over 30 years to ensure Rainforest Aboriginal People are meaningfully involved in the Management of Country and provides strategic advice on legislation, policy and programs at the local, state and federal level that impact Rainforest Aboriginal People of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Since 2016 Allison shifted her focus to education and provides support, assistance and cultural guidance to Djarragun College and Cape York Girl Academy in aligning all aspects of both Campuses to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally competent and to assist in the development and improvement of practices when working with Students and Staff of the College, in the areas of health and social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Allison also maintains vast networks and develops meaningful relationships and partnerships internally and externally for both Campuses.
Allison is a Director of Djarragun College and Ngak Min Health and sits on various Boards and Committees to improve the life of children and their families through taking a collective approach to strengthening communities and tackling complex processes and systems.
Allison’s hobbies include spending time with her family and grandchildren, playing board games and trivia.