The Yolŋu traditional landowners of East Arnhem practice one of the oldest living cultures in the world and have been living in this region for more than 60,000 years. The entirety of East Arnhem Land is Aboriginal land granted under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, an important acknowledgement of the continuing ownership of, and connection to country.

Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) acknowledges the various Yolŋu clans across East Arnhem who are the custodians of the land on which we live, learn and work. DEAL pays respect to elders past, present and emerging, and recognises the continuing connection to land, water, culture and community of First Nations people in East Arnhem and across Australia.

Jo-Anne Scarini

Director

Jo-Anne Scarini has a strong passion for northern Australia having spent over two decades living and working in the region. She brings extensive business experience to the board, with over 20 years in the resources sector, as well as having worked in manufacturing and the public sector. Jo-Anne holds a Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major and a Master of Applied Science, specialising in Organisational Development.

She also holds the Graduate Members of the Company Directors Course designation. In recent years Jo-Anne has applied her business knowledge to leading mining assets, primarily in remote areas across northern Australia.