Good health is the foundation of a strong family and proud community. That’s something that has been reinforced to me over the last few years during my work for Aboriginal health organisations. Health organisations make it possible for Aboriginal people to excel in education, play, work, business, sport and life. As a young Wuthathi/Meriam girl, I grew up west of the railway line in suburban Cairns. My grandfather died of tetanus at forty and my mother worked in the hospital.
Terri discusses the responsibility of company directors to ensure that their company does not trade insolvent. It's important to be aware of your legal obligations when considering taking a position as a company director. The Law Way video material is explored in depth at our Law Way workshops. See our website for information about the next Law Way workshop. Terri Janke and Company are an Indigenous-owned law firm based in Sydney, Australia. We specialise in commercial law, w
Terri Janke, Anika Valenti and Maiko Sentina were up in the Torres Strait last week for the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) Economic Development Summit. Anika, Terri & Maiko TSRA invited our legal team to the Summit to run our Law Way: The Indigenous Procurement Policy Indigenous Business and the Law Workshop. Held on 26 October 2016, the Workshop was attended by members of the growing Torres Strait business community which included fishing, construction, car hire,
Terri describes a joint venture and how they can benefit you. She also outlines the key terms to consider for a joint venture agreement. The Law Way video material is explored in depth at our Law Way workshops. See the Law Way page for more information. Terri Janke and Company are an Indigenous-owned law firm based in Sydney, Australia. We specialise in commercial law, with a focus on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). To engage our services, please contact
Last week, Terri and her family travelled to Cairns for her TEDx talk. Terri was happy to be back in Cairns, her birth place, and enjoying the heat! Walks on the beautiful Trinity Beach were helping Terri to calm her nerves Terri was the first speaker to present. Her speech was titled “True Tracks: Indigenous knowledge, intellectual property and our shared future”. She spoke about protecting Indigenous knowledge in the new knowledge economy, and also her journey to becoming a
Terri discusses the importance of seeking legal advice on your business structure when setting up your business. It's important to consider which structure is most appropriate for your business. The Law Way video material is explored in depth at our Law Way workshops. Click here for information about the next Law Way workshop. Terri Janke and Company are an Indigenous-owned law firm based in Sydney, Australia. We specialise in commercial law, with a focus on Indigenous Cultur
Terri discusses the importance of forming a formal agreement with your employees early to avoid disputes. Copyright: Terri Janke and Company, 2016 Artwork: 'My Country' by Bibi Barba
Music: 'Child of the World' by Toni Janke Special thanks to Devris Hasan, Sarah Grant and Tamina Pitt #Terri
Terri discusses the significance of having Terms and Conditions with your customers before engagement. Copyright: Terri Janke and Company, 2016 Artwork: 'My Country' by Bibi Barba
Music: 'Child of the World' by Toni Janke Special thanks to Devris Hasan, Sarah Grant and Tamina Pitt #Terri
Terri discusses the risks of starting a business without forming a founders' agreement.
Copyright: Terri Janke and Company, 2016
Artwork: 'My Country' by Bibi Barba
Music: 'Child of the World' by Toni Janke
Special thanks to Devris Hasan, Sarah Grant and Tamina Pitt #Terri
Last week, Terri and Tamina travelled north to Darwin, the land of the Larrakia people, to celebrate NAIDOC Week and participate in the events. Darwin was beautifully warm with temperatures over 30 degrees every day. The first day in Darwin was spent exploring country. Terri and Tamina went on a tour with Northern Territory Indigenous Tours (www.ntitours.com.au) to visit Litchfield National Park. NT Indigenous Tours is owned by Tess Attie, a champion of Indigenous Tourism. We
A joint venture (JV) is a type of business partnering in which two or more businesses work together to achieve a common goal. It is a combined effort from each party for mutual benefit. A JV agreement can be specific to the project at hand and can help solidify a business relationship before the project begins. Business partnering can provide an opportunity for businesses to work together and learn from each other without a business merger or takeover. The business relationsh
Supply Nation’s Connect 2016 is the biggest conference and business trade show event on the Indigenous supplier diversity calendar. There were 5 takeaways I got from Connect 2016, from a lawyer’s perspective: Strong relationships are best when the terms are understood and in writing; Manage risk with contracts, and monitor compliance; Be on the same page with your Employees: agreements, systems and policies; Protect your brand as a registered trade mark; and Assert your intel
The Law Way Programme is a proposal to work with Indigenous entrepreneurs to develop their business. Designed for business start-ups, the programme will assist entrepreneurs to comply with the key legal requirements of running a business. In this video, Terri gives her top 10 tips for business. #Terri
The Law Way Programme is a proposal to work with Indigenous entrepreneurs to develop their business. Designed for business start-ups, the programme will assist entrepreneurs to comply with the key legal requirements of running a business. In this video, Terri discusses Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Protocols and their importance in a business. Terri is a leading voice in Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Protocols #Terri