Lajamanu Business Directory Department of Business Phone: 08 8999 5218 http://www.dob.nt.gov.au
Table of contents Table of contents... 2 About Lajamanu... 2 Population... 2 Power and water... 2 ICT information... 2 Access... 2 Local government... 2 Land tenure... 2 Acronyms... 3 Accommodation... 4 Longhouse Central Desert Regional Council... 4 Arts and culture... 4 Warnayaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation... 4 Banking... 4 ATM... 4 Community services... 5 Australia Post Office... 5 Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC)... 5 Centrelink... 5 Police Fire and Emergency Services... 5 Power and Water Authority... 6 Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC)... 6 Construction and trade... 6 Education and training... 6 Lajamanu School NTG Schools... 6 Food and dining... 7 Lajamanu Store... 7 Healthcare... 7 Lajamanu Community Health Centre - Katherine West Health Board (KWHB)... 7 Labour hire... 7 Remote Jobs and Communities Programme... 7 Other businesses and organisations... 8 Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation (LPAC)... 8 The Wulaign Homelands Council Aboriginal Corporation... 8 Retail fuel... 8 Lajamanu Service Station... 8 Retail shops... 8 Lajamanu Store... 8 Transport and automotive... 9 Lajamanu Air... 9 Lajamanu Air Refuellers... 9 Acknowledgements... 10 2
About Lajamanu Lajamanu was traditionally Gurindji country. However, Lajamanu was established as a welfare settlement in 1949 and ceased in the 1970s when Lajamanu Council came in as the first Community Government Council in the Northern Territory. During this time, many Walpiri people from Yuendumu were relocated to Lajamanu. Lajamanu is a very strong traditional community the predominant residents are now the Warlpiri people who actively maintain their language and culture. Warlpiri is the main language in Lajamanu, spoken by about 77 per cent of people. English is also spoken as a second language. Population At the 2011 Census, Lajamanu had a population of 656 people, of which 89% were Indigenous. Power and water Electricity is supplied by a diesel generator. Chlorinated and fluoridated town water is supplied by bore, and waste water is treated in sewerage ponds on the outskirts of town. ICT information Full telephone and internet services. Broadband Satellite Internet Services Telstra 3G Mobile Coverage Television is Digital Access Air Lajamanu can be reached via air travel in 1-2 hours from Katherine and 2.5 hours from Darwin. One mail flight per week is conducted in the community aircraft which is owned by the Lajamanu Progress Association and is operated on their behalf by Chartair. Charter flights are available in and out of the community by Chartair in conjunction with locally owned Lajamanu Air Pty Ltd. Road The town is located approximately 450 kms south west of Katherine, on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert. Access is west on the Victoria Hwy, approximately 120 kms then south onto the Buntine Highway (sealed), approximately 150 kms to Top Springs. Continue west on the Buntine Hwy 180kms (sealed road). Access can also be made from Alice Springs utilising the Tanami Road, which is unsealed and often in poor repair. Local government The Central Desert Regional Council provides local government services in Lajamanu. Its headquarters is located in Alice Springs, with a Service Delivery Centre located in Lajamanu. Land tenure Lajamanu is located within the Hooker Creek Aboriginal Land Trust and is Aboriginal Land under the NT Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 2
Acronyms ATM - Automatic Teller Machine CDRC Central Desert Regional Council CMB Community Mail Bag EFTPOS - electronic funds transfer at point of sale ICT - Information and Communication Technology KWHB - Katherine West Health Board LPAC Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation LPO - Local Post Office NT - Northern Territory PMB - Private Mail Bag RJCP - Remote Jobs for Community Programme 3
Accommodation Longhouse Central Desert Regional Council The Longhouse has six rooms, all with shared bathrooms, lounge and kitchen. Bookings can be made through the CDRC office in Lajamanu. All forms of payment are accepted. Address: Longhouse Lajamanu Community, Lajamanu NT 0852 Postal Address: CMB Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0851 Phone: 08 8975 0886 shepherd.mukarati@centraldesert.nt.gov.au Key Contact: Manager Sheppard Mukarati Arts and culture Warnayaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation The art centre specialise in Indigenous Aboriginal art and dot paintings. The most important thing expressed by members is the need to preserve and pass on the cultural significance of Warlpiri, the culture of the people of Lajamanu, which encompasses not only art, but includes language, social structure, law and country. In doing so, preservation of pride in being Warlpiri will result. Address: Cnr Rarri & Ngurrpurlu St, Lajamanu NT 0852 Postal Address: CMB Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0808 Mobile: 0447 821 652 Fax: 08 8975 0808 info@warnayaka.com http://www.warnayaka.com Key Contact: Manager/Mentor - Louisa Erglis Banking ATM Two ATMs are located at the Lajamanu Store. One is operated by Traditional Credit Union and the other by Firstpoint. There are full EFTPOS and credit card facilities in the store and service station. Address: Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0896 lajprog@bigpond.com Key Contact: Manager - Jim or Robyn Butler 4
Community services Australia Post Office The Post Office provides a range of basic, standard postal services as well as a small range of retail products. The outlet is open from Monday Friday. Address: Council Offices, Wampana Road Postal Address: Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0886 Key Contact: Manager -Shepherd Mukarati Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) The Council is responsible for coordinating and delivery of a variety of services, including animal welfare, maintenance and upgrade of parks, reserves and open spaces, maintenance and upgrade of buildings, facilities and fixed assets, upgrading, construction and maintenance of local roads. Address: Lot 238 Wampana Road Postal Address: Lajamanu Community via Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0886 After hours: 08 8975 0988 lajamanu@centraldesert.nt.gov.au http://www.centraldesert.nt.gov.au Key Contact: Regional Services Manager Tim Parslow Centrelink The Remote Service Centres provide customers in remote areas with general information and assistance on Centrelink payments and services. Address: Council Office, Wampana Road Postal Address: Lajamanu Community via Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0601 info@humanservices.gov.au http://www.centrelink.gov.au Key Contact: Centrelink Officer Doris Lewis Police Fire and Emergency Services The Lajamanu Police, Fire and Emergency Services undertake law enforcement and counter disaster control, motor vehicle accidents and traffic related matters. Motor vehicle registration, licencing and inspections, and firearms permit services. Address: Lajamanu Road, Lajamanu NT 0855 Postal Address: CMB Lajamanu, Lajamanu NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0622 or 000 in an emergency garrin.metcalfe@pfes.nt.gov.au http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au Key Contact: Officer in Charge Garrin Metcalfe 5
Power and Water Authority Power and Water contracts and trains local Essential Services Operators to run these services day-to-day. Enquiries: 1800 245 092 Emergencies: 1800 245 090 Email Power: remotedarwinassets@powerwater.com.au http://www.powerwater.com.au Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC) Since 1993, the Mt Theo Program has dedicated itself to developing strength, health, meaningful pathways and leadership in Warlpiri youth. The sustainable, and notable, success of the program is based on the support, strength and character of Warlpiri youth and their communities, and the outstanding dedication of its staff. The program was created by and for Warlpiri people, and is governed by a Committee of 62 Warlpiri people. The program is based out of Yuendumu Community, with outreach programs delivered in Lajamanu. Address: Lot 3/382 Lajamanu Community, Lajamanu NT 0855 Postal Address: C/O Mt Theo Programme, CMB Lajamanu, Lajamanu NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 1142 or mobile 0448 109 773/ 0407 998 663 lajamanu@mttheo.org http://www.mttheo.org Key Contact: Youth Development Managers- Tamsin Janu and Chris Fowler Construction and trade There are no construction companies available in Lajamanu at the time of publishing. Education and training Lajamanu School NTG Schools Lajamanu School provides education to students from preschool through to the senior years. The school focuses on the priorities of attendance, student achievement in numeracy, literacy and pathways to employment; as well as community engagement and participation. Address: Desert Track, Lajamanu, NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 63, Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0946 max.agnew@ntschools.net http://directory.ntschools.net Key Contact: Principal Max Agnew 6
Food and dining Lajamanu Store The Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation owns and operates a modern supermarket which has a full range of fresh, frozen chilled and dry goods available, as well as hardware, clothing and takeaway food. Address: Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0896 or 08 8975 0644 lajprog@bigpond.com Key Contact: Jim and Robyn Butler Healthcare Lajamanu Community Health Centre - Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) The health clinic includes emergency rooms and treatment rooms. The health centre employs a permanent GP, up to four registered nurses and between two and six Aboriginal health workers. Specialists visit the health centre regularly, and the following programs are available at the centre: Meals on Wheels, school screening and old people screening, well women checks, well men checks, and under 5 s screening. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 0830 1630. Address: Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 108 Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0870 laj@kwhb.com.au http://www.kwhb.com.au Key Contact: Clinic Manager Labour hire Remote Jobs and Communities Programme RJCP is helping remote employees meet their workforce needs by training and supporting people in remote communities. Address: CMB Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0852 Postal Address: PO Box 19, Katherine NT 0851 Phone: 08 8975 0349 or mobile 0457 714 227 http://www.vicdaly.nt.gov.au 7
Other businesses and organisations Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation (LPAC) The Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation s objectives include providing benevolent relief, health, education, employment, housing, transportation, and communication and other services to residents of the Lajamanu area. The Corporation also undertakes economic development activities for the benefit of the people in the area. The Corporation operates the retail infrastructure on the community, including supermarket, service station, takeaway food, aircraft refuelling and offers an aircraft for charter through its operator Chartair. Address: Lot 315, Lajamanu NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93, Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0896 lajprog@bigpond.com Key Contact: Chief Executive Officer Jim Butler The Wulaign Homelands Council Aboriginal Corporation The Wulaign Homelands Council Aboriginal Corporation is an earthmoving and civil road construction company. Address: Lot 276, Lajamanu NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 9, Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0640 wulaign@bigpond.com.au Key Contact: Secretary Scherie Inskip Retail fuel Lajamanu Service Station The service station provides full workshop facilities and mechanical repair. A qualified mechanic is available. Fuel is available 24 hours. Address: Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0896, 08 8975 0644 or 0427 750 613 lajprog@bigpond.com Key Contact: Manager - Jim or Robyn Butler Retail shops Lajamanu Store The Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation owns and operates a modern supermarket which has a full range of fresh, frozen chilled and dry goods available, as well as hardware, clothing and takeaway food. Address: Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93, via Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0896 lajprog@bigpond.com Key Contact: Manager - Jim or Robyn Butler 8
Transport and automotive Lajamanu Air The community has its own aircraft available for charter. It is operated by Chartair. Address: Hooker Creek Airport, Lajamanu Community 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 1300 790 800 info@chartair.com.au Key Contact: Managers Jim and Robyn Butler Lajamanu Air Refuellers Avgas and Jet A1 available phone prior to departure to confirm availability. Address: Lajamanu Airport, Lajamanu NT 0852 Postal Address: PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852 Phone: 08 8975 0329 lajprog@bigpond.com Key Contact: LPAC CEO - Jim Butler 9
Acknowledgements The Department of Business would like to thank the Lajamanu businesses for their participation in this directory. The Department would also like to thank the Government Engagement Coordinator for their support in ensuring the completion and accuracy of the directory. 10
For further information, contact: Lorretta Gibson Department of Business Phone: 08 8999 5218 http://www.dob.nt.gov.au Published by the Department of Business Northern Territory Government 2015 The Department of Business has endeavoured to ensure the information within this document is accurate and up-to-date, but cannot guarantee the reliability, currency or accuracy of the information.