History

The Alawa Aboriginal Corporation’s story begins around the time when (the former) Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) purchased Hodgson Downs station for the traditional owners, the Alawa people in 1990. Minyerri is the settlement where many of the Alawa people choose to live today.

Many residents returned to Minyerri after the station, now known as Warrigundu, was handed back to traditional owners, with the population growing from around 200 to 600 people.

The Alawa Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) was first established in 1999, its primary purpose to establish and operate commercial enterprises on behalf and for the benefit of the Alawa people. To this day, the AAC undertakes many business operations for the purpose of providing social, cultural and economic benefit to the Alawa people and the broader community. AAC has been successful in delivering many services to the community including municipal services, aged care, child care related services, arts centre and many more activities under the Federal Government’s Community Develop Program (CDP).

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Respect our Community
+ Cultural Protocols

 

Our traditional lands are ancient and sacred so please respect our country and culture; in return the country will look after you. Alawa Country is a dry area no alcohol or drugs are permitted. Notify your visit to council members at the community.

  • Be Aware of Sacred Site areas

  • No taking photographs unless permitted

  • Keep recreational areas & community area clean and tidy

  • pick up and dispose of your rubbish in bins

  • do not make camp on Alawa Country seek permission from tradional owners first


Minyerri Safety - working together towards a safer Community

We, the peple of Minyerri, want to live in our community in peace and safety. All people living, working and visiting in our Community will respect our right to do this. We will work together to make our Community safe and resilient through:

  • Mutual Respect and Working Partnerships - all people in our Community must work together and show respect for each other our safety is for us; and by us.

  • Reducing Domestic and Family Violence (including abuse and neglect of children) - No more family violence. We must look after our children and make sure they are safe, healthy, happy and educated. They are our future.

  • Reducing Substance Abuse - No cannabis, no kava, no alcohol, no ice and no petrol sniffing. These things destroy lives.

  • Improving Community Amenity - No fighting , no carrying weapons, no dangerous driving, no gambling, and no vandalism. These things can cause harm in community and make people feel unsafe.

We will work with our People, our Police, Fire & Emergency Services, our community safety Night Patrol and our Service Providers to keep our community safe and secure through the Minyerri Community Safety Committee.

People who do not respect our right to live in peace and safety are not welcome in this community.


Clive Roberts