Progress Builders

Celebrating those who empower our community


Explore the inspiring work of our dedicated progress builders! Dive into their perspectives and see how they’re shaping conversations around crime and the state of Mparntwe Alice Springs.

MASCF

Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation 

“Share your vision today and inspire progress for a stronger Mparntwe Alice Springs!”

Suzanne Visser LLM

CEO CMP & Director SJA

“Justice must change radically. No more revolving door justice. Well-funded Sustainable Justice instead.”

Cherisse Buzzacott

Arrernte woman & Midwife

“We need to deal with past trauma, injustice, mental health, all of that which is a symptom of a largely engrained, intergenerational problem … let us get to a place of thriving.”

Nova Pomare

Arrernte woman & General Manager AA SC

“Creating real sustainable job opportunities within communities provides individuals with a sense of purpose, financial stability, and a legitimate means of supporting themselves and their families.”

Principal YS & University Lecturer CDW

“If we can heal together and create an edu-caring environment that enables pathways for skilling workforce, then we hope to contribute to the progress that makes a happier, safer town.”

Arrernte man & Former Boxing Champion

“Our differences need to be put aside! We all need to come together…. When you see a young Aboriginal person, try saying “hello” ask, how are you, or “How are you mob today” when you see a little group of kids.”

NT Commissioner of Police

“Every small effort counts towards significant changes in behaviour and the overall actual safety within our community.”

Rector of Alice Springs Anglican Parish

“Just imagine what kind of place Alice Springs could be if each person knew they were loved, and that their wellbeing was a top priority.”

Arrernte woman & Training and Development Manager CAAC

“We need to think and work differently and together. As Albert Einstein said: “The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them.”

Community leader & Community member

“I feel the biggest point of change is accountability. Our Government needs to be held accountable.”

General Member of ALEC and

“It requires a long-term commitment to collaboration, community empowerment, and evidence-based approaches.”

Arrernte woman & Caseworker BM

“We need more people who will never give up on us and choose to listen and show up.”

Alyawarre man & Male Cultural Lead at CAAC

“When people think deeply about this it is easy to get into negative thinking patterns and a dark space and get caught up in a lack of appreciation for everything that is a different colour.”