About us

Governance & Objectives

Our Board, Directors and Stakeholders, and our objectives.

The Walkway’s operations are professionally managed by a passionate Board of Directors, who ensure our objectives are achieved and enhanced each year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

See below for the current KTMW Board membership, and click on the links to view their skills and experience.

Chair: Ms Jennifer Collins AM

Former NSW/ACT Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

 

 

Deputy Chair: Ms Carole-Anne Priest

Lawyer and Director, Founder at Imalia.

 

 

Hon Secretary: Ms Alice Kang OAM

Former Director Marketing and Community Relations Concord General Repatriation Hospital.

 

 

Directors:

Mr Ray James OAM JP

Immediate Past President RSL NSW.

 

 

 

Mr Charlie Lynn OAM OL

Former NSW Legislative Council member, advocate for PNG/Kokoda Track.

 

 

Cr Michael Megna

Mayor, City of Canada Bay Council.

 

Mr William Paterson

Rotary Club of Concord.

 

Mr Robert Ridge

President Five Dock RSL Sub-Branch.

 

 

 

The Board has four key partners:

  • City of Canada Bay Council;
  • Concord Repatriation General Hospital;
  • RSL NSW; and
  • Rotary Club of Concord.

These four formed the initial organising body that planned and developed the Walkway. Today, each continues to have a representative on the Board.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway are:

  • To provide a living memorial to all veterans who served in World War Two with a particular focus on the South West Pacific area;
  • To provide an educational experience relating to this significant part of our military heritage for current and future generations through a schools visitation and education program;
  • To provide facilities for healthy lifestyle programs;
  • To improve access to the Hospital for patients, visitors and staff who travel by train to Rhodes railway station; and
  • To act as a tourist attraction for visitors to the region.

 

ANNUAL REPORTS

NEW: Read the 2023/24 KTMW Annual Report here.

 

NSW KOKODA DAY

The designation of 3 November by the NSW Government in 2022 to be ‘NSW Kokoda Day’ will assist the Walkway to promote the above, especially through its educational and commemorative service activities and events.

A brief history of the Walkway can be viewed here.

 

SUPPORT THE WALKWAY

The Walkway’s success is dependent on the goodwill and services of many volunteers. You may wish to support the Walkway by becoming a volunteer, joining the Friends of Kokoda or by donating

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