George Cooley is a senior member of the Indigenous Community and is widely known throughout South Australia as an Indigenous representative, leader, Visionary and strategist. He has served over the last 35 years on many Indigenous Councils, Boards and Community groups. George is currently employed as the Housing Manager for Umoona Community Council and is also an elected member of the Umoona Community Council Inc. in Coober Pedy.
George brings a wide range of Indigenous knowledge, expertise and experience and has a keen interest in Indigenous water, land management, environmental, and Indigenous cultural heritage issues. He lives in Coober Pedy and represents the interests of Indigenous stakeholders from the South Australian portion of the Basin.