Agency and Transport Service

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.

Overview

Ngaanyatjarra Agency and Transport Services (NATS) was established in Perth in 1984 to handle the requirements of all Ngaanyatjarra Community stores and to provide them with a regular bulk delivery service from the NATS Perth warehouse direct to each of the community stores.

NATS is a unit trust-based enterprise, owned by all Ngaanyatjarra Communities as unit holders. NATS owns a large warehouse complex at 254 Welshpool Road, Welshpool, in Perth, Western Australia. The warehouse stocks a vast range of wholesale items. From its Perth warehouse NATS operates a regular weekly (alternate dry and freezer) bulk truck freight service transporting all kinds of goods and equipment to the Ngaanyatjarra Community Stores and Warehouses. NATS’ primary function is to provide community stores with high quality, nutritious food at reasonable prices, including fruit, vegetables, dairy products and a full range of grocery items.

The supply of these commodities is a major factor in improving community health standards on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Warehouse mark-ups are around 6%, except there is no mark-up on fruit and vegetables

Contact Details

Being a part of the Ngaanyatjarra Agency and Transport Service team means playing a crucial role in ensuring our communities have access to essential goods. Our work goes beyond logistics; it's about connecting remote areas with vital supplies, supporting local stores, and improving the quality of life for Ngaanyatjarra people. It's fulfilling to know that our efforts directly contribute to the well-being and sustainability of these communities.

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