Deal Roberts is a proud descendant of the Bundjalung and Dunghutti Nations in New South Wales. Deal has over 20 years experience in various senior leadership positions in roles within the Aboriginal Housing, Aged Care, Local Land Council arenas. Deal’s current role is as Chief Executive Officer of Ngambaga Bindarry Girrwaa Community Services based in Bowraville on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales which delivers and implements Aged Care and Disability services.
Deal is passionate about influencing change, collaborating and engage in developing long lasting pillars of change that will safeguard current and future Elders to live a quality of life. Deal has been on several committees in the past but have decided to make a full commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders to advocate for better aged care supports, inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to be on par with the wider community.
Deal’s current and future aim is to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to be prepared and have business acumen so that they remain sustainable and viable into the future.