Community and Sustainable Development

Our Community and Sustainable Development department supports the Ngaanyatjarra Lands through employment programs, essential municipal services, financial wellbeing initiatives, and year-round sports development.

Our Community and Sustainable Development department manages various employment and community development activities on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

The Community Development Program (CDP), Municipal Services Program, Financial Wellbeing and Capability Program, and Sports Development Project are among these activities.

Under CDP, jobseekers receive assistance from us to help build their skills, get a job and participate to their maximum capacity in community development and work-like activities that benefit their community. We work closely with each Ngaanyatjarra Community to facilitate various participation activities and provide CDP participants and employers with a single point of contact for employment opportunities on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Under the Municipal Services program, we deliver municipal services to everyone in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Municipal services provided include the provision of a reliable potable water supply, generation of electricity 24 hours per day, the operation and maintenance of community airstrips, the operation and maintenance of deep and septic sewerage systems, internal road maintenance, landscaping, dust control, fire management and community management services.

Through the Financial Wellbeing and Capability Program, we provide services to Ngaanyatjarra residents and families that will improve their financial capability, resilience and lifetime well-being.

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Working with the Ngaanyatjarra Land Council means contributing to the heart of our communities. Our Community and Sustainable Development department is more than just a service—it's about empowering people, fostering growth, and building a sustainable future together. It's deeply rewarding to see the tangible impact our efforts have on the lives of Ngaanyatjarra people.

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Other Services available in Ngaanyatjarra

The Land and Culture program supports traditional land management, passes on ecological knowledge and Tjukurrpa to youth, and helps protect cultural heritage during mining exploration on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

The Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NHS) is driven by a collaborative and culturally respectful approach to care. Our efforts have expanded healthcare services, built strong foundations, and ensured access to quality care for remote communities despite geographical challenges.

NCHRP manages rental housing and is the sole housing service provider on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, aiming to improve health and living standards and recognising each community’s unique needs.

NCAMS is dedicated to building infrastructure that strengthens the fabric of remote communities, working in partnership with Yarnangu to deliver vital upgrades and developments.

Ngaanyatjarra Agency and Transport Services (NATS), established in 1984, supplies Ngaanyatjarra Community stores with nutritious food and goods from its Perth warehouse. Owned by all Ngaanyatjarra Communities, NATS operates a regular bulk delivery service, contributing to better health standards on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Ngaanyatjarra Essential Services provides building, project management, and essential services maintenance to Ngaanyatjarra and Spinifex Region communities. Ngaanyatjarra Essential Services (NES) handles maintenance, repairs, and water sampling, operating on a fee-for-service basis.