Inaugural Members of Yorke & Mid North Region Local Voice Back: Doug Milera, Raymond Wanganeen Front: Eddie Newchurch, Kaylene O’Loughlin, Quentin Agius, Joy Makepeace (Denise Wanganeen not pictured)
The Yorke and Mid North Local Voice region has 7 elected members and covers the:
- Yorke Peninsula Council
- Copper Coast Council
- Barunga West Council
- Port Pirie Regional Council
- Wakefield Regional Council
- Adelaide Plains Council
- Town of Gawler
- Light Regional Council
- The Barossa Council
- Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
- Regional Council of Goyder
- District Council of Peterborough
- District Council of Mount Remarkable
- Northern Areas Council
- District Council of Orroroo Carrieton (a portion).
See the Region map (external site) (PDF) (external site) (PDF) (external site) (PDF) (external site) (PDF) (external site) (PDF) (external site) (PDF) for more details.
Learn more about the Local First Nations Voice - Yorke and Mid North region (PDF, 587.9 KB)
Local Voice Members
The members below were elected to their positions at the 21 March 2026 SA Voice Elections.
For information about former members of the SA Voice, visit our Inaugural Members page.
*Presiding Members who sit on the State Voice
Quentin is a descendant of the Adjahdura (Narungga) and Nadjuri people and a knowledgeable traditional owner of Adjahura Land.
He holds dear his Aboriginal heritage and invites people to share with him the wonders and stories of Aboriginal culture - a culture he stresses belongs to all of us and is to be shared by all.
Quentin provides Aboriginal culture tours of Adjahdura Land, a key way he involves a wide variety of guests to connect with his ancient culture and ancestors.
He is also involved with local government through the Burra Community Management Committee and as a community representative in regard to Aboriginal matters for the Barossa Council.
Bio to come
Joy Makepeace is a proud Kamilaroi / Murrawarri woman committed to healing, cultural connection, and community wellbeing. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), and a Master of Social Science (Counselling), alongside qualifications in beauty therapy, reflexology, and perinatal mental health.
Joy’s work is deeply informed by her lived experience, including her journey as a Stolen Generations woman. She integrates cultural knowledge with therapeutic practices to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
As an Aboriginal artist and writer, Joy shares stories of resilience, identity, and healing. She has published work exploring addiction, learned helplessness, and personal transformation.
Through her retreats, workshops, and creative practice, Joy creates culturally safe spaces that centre connection, reflection, and self-determination. Joy will proudly share your voice for the Yorke-Mid North Region.
Doug is a Narungga man from Guuranda (the Yorke Peninsula) and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation.
He is a Director and Vocational Education Training representative for the South Australian Aboriginal Education and Training Consultative Council and is the inaugural Chairperson of Dhilba Gurranda – Innes National Park Co-Management Board.
Doug is also one of the longest serving CEO’s at Taundi Aboriginal College.
His aspiration for improving outcomes for Aboriginal people goes beyond metropolitan Adelaide, reaching across all Aboriginal communities in South Australia and making a difference to Closing the Gap on Aboriginal disadvantage.
Eddie is a Narungga man with ties to many other Aboriginal groups across South Australia and interstate. He was born and raised in Point Pearce on the Yorke Peninsula where he still lives.
Eddie was named NAIDOC Elder of the Year in 2020 and was also among Aboriginal leaders recognised with the Premier's NAIDOC Awards for their efforts to keep their communities free of COVID-19.
He is a board member of the SA Aboriginal Lands Trust and the elected chairperson of the Point Pearce Aboriginal Council.
Eddie is also a board member for Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, a role reflecting his long held work in regard to arts and culture.
Bio to come
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