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The local community store at Yarralin returned to community ownership today. From now, owned by Walangeri Ngumpinku Aboriginal Corporation, representing the Yarralin community and managed by AIG. You can watch some of the speeches from today below. Chair of Walangeri, Brian Pedwell talks about our community shop. We’d like to thank everyone involved, especially VictoriaContinue reading “Community Store transitions to Community Ownership”

Laurie and Wes from the Aboriginal Government Management Program came to community today to meet the Board and help us with decisions around our management structure. We’ve been using video conferencing during the COVID-19 lockdown, which allowed AGMP to run some workshops in April focussed on understanding financial reports. Today was about Walangeri Ngumpinku takingContinue reading “AGMP run management structure workshop in Yarralin”

Katherine West Health visited community today to talk to community about COVID-19. They spoke about the actions they were taking, including stopping travel to community for anyone who had been overseas until they’re sure they’re safe. They also discussed the importance of: Washing your hands with soap, If you are sick, stay home away fromContinue reading “Katherine West Health discuss COVID-19 with community”

In order to reduce the impact of COVID-19, the NT Government is restricting all non-essential travel to Indigenous communities. It’s also recommended that any staff returning from international travel be self-isolated for 14 days away from community. These measures are put in place to protect vulnerable clients in our region and the broader NT, minimiseContinue reading “COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Impact”

With the passing of the recent cyclone and associated heavy rains, the water levels at Sandy Creek have dropped back to their usual low levels during the wet (< 100mm). While rain may still cause the creek to rise, it’s expected travellers should have little trouble getting through Sandy Creek for the rest of theContinue reading “Sandy Creek back to being passable”

The recent heavy rain has seen the levels of Sandy Creek rise. Surpassing 1.2M, we are currently cut-off with no access by road. The forecast calls for continued heavy rain which means it may be a few weeks before the creek subsides and 4WD vehicle access is reliable. Those travelling to Yarralin should call someoneContinue reading “Creek Levels Rising”

We held our first board meeting of the year on the 29th of January. Many issues were discussed. Ray, from the local Police came along to talk answer some questions about the community’s desire to have a local Aboriginal Liaison Officer. 2020 is a new year of opportunity for Walangeri and we look forward toContinue reading “First Board Meeting of 2020”

The Directors of Walangeri Ngumpinku are pleased to announce Martin Schahinger as their new General Manager. Martin comes to Yarralin from Ngukurr, where he worked for 3 years as Business Manager, and then CEO of Yugul Mangi Development. Martin’s background in start-up business, along with his experience in Indigenous communities, will be invaluable as WalangeriContinue reading “New General Manager appointed”

Funded by the Australian Indigenous Languages Dictionary Project and after much work from all involved, we’re pleased to launch the Ngarinyman to English Dictionary. Local community member and Walangeri Ngumpinku Business Manager Alicia King presented a copy to Johnathon Thurston (former Australian Rugby League player) at the 9th Aboriginal Economic Development Forum. We’re please toContinue reading “Ngarinyman to English Dictionary”