Ngaanyatjarra Council appoints Aged Care Manager for Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
The Ngaanyatjarra Council has appointed Janina Pokucinski as the new Manager of Aged Care for Ngaanyatjarra Health, part of the Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NHS). This appointment reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and culturally appropriate care for Yarnangu across the Lands. The NHS oversees a residential aged care facility in Wanarn, a purpose-built, […]
Dereck Harris elected Chairperson of Ngaanyatjarra Council for second stint
Warburton community member Dereck Harris was recently elected as Chairperson of the Ngaanyatjarra Council. His election marks a second stint for Harris, who also served as the Council’s Chairperson from 2017 to 2022. He succeeds outgoing Chairperson Richard Kanari, a member of the Jameson community. Each Council Chairperson is elected for a two-year term with […]
Federal Ministerial Visit Marks a First for Ngaanyatjarra Council Group
The Ngaanyatjarra Council Group was honoured to welcome Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, the newly appointed Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, to our Perth office this week. This landmark meeting, coinciding with a federal cabinet gathering in Perth, marks the first ministerial visit to our offices in the Council’s history. The meeting was attended by Senator McCarthy […]
The light is returning to the Lands
For decades now, there has been a sentiment within the Yarnangu of Ngaanyatjarra Lands that for anything substantive to change, it will need to be through government assistance. But hope is returning from within the Lands.
The Ngurra Rapa, Tjukurrpa Rapa (Strong Homes, Strong Stories) Community Plans are live
It’s with great excitement that we share with you the Ngaanyatjarra Lands Community Plans, Ngurra Rapa, Tjukurrpa Rapa – Strong Homes, Strong Stories.
Aged Care to expand across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands
The Ngaanyatjarra Health Service has received a significant funding boost ensuring it can continue to look after elderly Yarnangu through its vitally important aged care services.
Ngaanyatjarra Council Group CEO Announcement
Richard Kanari, Chairperson of the Ngaanyatjarra Council today announced that, after an extensive search process, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group Board has appointed Thomas Williams to lead the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group into the next season.
Ngaanyatjarra Council Group AGM
Ngaanyatjarra Council Members AGM and Election for Lady Directors
