About the AISSA I Our history

2018

Championing choice and diversity since 1975

Our history

AISSA IS WELCOMED TO NEW PREMISES

The AISSA moves to its new premises at 128 Greenhill Road, officially opening on 10 August, with a smoking ceremony conducted by Major Lancelot Sumner AM (Uncle Moogy), a senior Elder of the Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri peoples.

The new office is designed, tendered and fitted by Swanbury Penglase Architects and SHAPE, with the process overseen by AISSA Chief Executive, Mrs Carolyn Grantskalns, and Acting Business Manager, Mr Glen Shipley.

The transition to the new location is completed on time and delivered 20% under budget.

 The Kaurna names for the AISSA meeting rooms, as per below table, are provided and approved by the Kaurna Warra Karrpanthi Committee 

Room name Pronunciation guide English translation
 Wangkarrinthi Kuu   ‘wun-gar-endy-koo’   Chatting/Conversation Room (talking to each other) 
 Tirkanthi Kuu   ‘dur-kandi-koo’   Learning Room 
 Partu Karra Kuu   ‘par-too-karra-koo’   Big Tree Room 
 Purkarna Kuu   ‘poor-kana-koo’   Elder’s Meeting Room 
 Niipu Kuu   ‘nee-pu-koo’   Friends’ Meeting Room 
 Kardla Kuu   ‘kardla-koo’   Fire Room (The Mob’s campfire) 
 Wangka-ana Kuu   ‘wanga-ana koo’   Towards the West