Umbakumba Business
Directory
Department of Business
Phone: 08 8999 5218
Website: http://www.dob.nt.gov.au
Umbakumba Business Directory
Table of contents
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 2
About Umbakumba..................................................................................................................... 2
Population............................................................................................................................... 2
Power and water ..................................................................................................................... 2
ICT information ....................................................................................................................... 2
Access .................................................................................................................................... 2
Local government ................................................................................................................... 3
Land tenure ............................................................................................................................ 3
Acronyms ................................................................................................................................... 3
Accommodation.......................................................................................................................... 4
Arts and culture .......................................................................................................................... 4
Banking ...................................................................................................................................... 4
ATM ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Community services ................................................................................................................... 4
Australia Post Office ............................................................................................................... 4
Centrelink ............................................................................................................................... 4
East Arnhem Regional Council ............................................................................................... 5
Police Fire and Emergency Services ...................................................................................... 5
Power and Water Authority ..................................................................................................... 5
Umbakumba Community Library ............................................................................................. 5
Construction and trade ............................................................................................................... 6
Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation ...................................................................... 6
GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd ..................................................................................... 6
Education and training ................................................................................................................ 6
Umbakumba School................................................................................................................ 6
Food and dining ......................................................................................................................... 7
Miyabama Store...................................................................................................................... 7
Mikbamurra Store ................................................................................................................... 7
Healthcare .................................................................................................................................. 7
Umbakumba Aged Care ......................................................................................................... 7
Umbakumba Health Centre..................................................................................................... 7
Labour hire and training.............................................................................................................. 8
GEBIE - RJCP ........................................................................................................................ 8
Retail – fuel ................................................................................................................................ 8
Retail – shops ............................................................................................................................ 8
Miyabama Store...................................................................................................................... 8
Mikbamurra Store ................................................................................................................... 8
Tourism ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Transport and automotive........................................................................................................... 9
Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................. 10
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About Umbakumba
The Umbakumba community started in 1938 as a base for trepanging
and as a service point for Qantas flying boats. During World War II it
was a service point for the Royal Australian Air force flying boat base.
After the war, the church missionary society ran Umbakumba as a
mission until 1966, when it was taken over by the Australian
Government. The island economy changed dramatically when
manganese was discovered near Angurugu. In 1964 the Groote Eylandt
Mining Company was granted leases on the island, and the first
shipments of manganese ore left in 1966. Groote Eylandt now produces
over three million tonnes of manganese ore each year.
Anindilyakwa is the language of the communities of Groote Eylandt.
Umbakumba also has a number of Yolŋu Matha speakers.
Population
It was estimated in 2011 that Umbakumba had a population of 441
people, of whom 94% 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
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Telephone services, land lines only and a public phone located rear of Regional Council
office.
NBN Satellite Internet Services – Telstra
No Mobile Phone Coverage
Television is via VAST satellite service only.
Access
Fuel is not available in Umbakumba.
Air
Groote Eylandt airport, located 1km from Angurugu, is the main air access point for the island.
Owned and maintained by Gemco, the airstrip is sealed and there are flights to and from
Nhulunbuy/Darwin most days by Air North. There are also weekly flights to and from Cairns.
Charter flights can also be arranged direct to Umbakumba which has a dirt airstrip that can
accommodate twin engine light aircraft.
Road
Umbakumba is approximately 50km east of Angurugu on Groote Eylandt, located 650km east of
Darwin and 50km off the Arnhem Land coast in the Gulf of Carpentaria. A 50km drive west
links Angurugu to Umbakumba. The sealed road is open to all vehicles. In times of significant
flooding road access may be cut.
Sea
There is a fortnightly freight barge service from Darwin.
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Local government
The East Arnhem Regional Council, Anindilyakwa Ward provides local government services in
Umbakumba. Its headquarters is located in Nhulunbuy, with a Service Delivery Centre located
in Umbakumba.
Land tenure
Umbakumba is part of the Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Land Trust, which is Aboriginal Land under
the NT Land Rights Act (NT) 1976.
Acronyms
ALC- Anindilyakwa Land Council
ATM - Automatic Teller Machine
GEMCO- Groote Eylandt Mining Company (BHP Billiton)
GCC – Gebie Civil and Construction Pty Ltd
GEBIE - Groote Eylandt Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation
GEMYDU - Groote Eylandt and Milyakburra Youth Development
ICT- Information and Communication Technology
LPO- Local Post Office
NT - Northern Territory
PMB- Private Mail Bag
RJCP - Remote Jobs for Community Programme
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Accommodation
Apart from limited accommodation for government purposes managed by the Australian
Government, there is no accommodation available in Umbakumba. The closest accommodation
house, Dugong Beach Resort, is located 68kms west of Umbakumba.
Arts and culture
There is no art or cultural centre in Umbakumba. The Anindilyakwa Art and Cultural centre in
Alyangula services the entire Groote Eylandt.
Banking
ATM
ATM facilities are available at the Umbakumba Store and Mini Mart.
Community services
Australia Post Office
The Post Office is located in the Umbakumba RJCP Office where mail is sorted and can be
collected. It is open from Monday – Thursday from 0900 – 1630 (closed during lunch from 1200
– 1300) and Friday from 0900-1200. Full postal facilities are available in Alyangula Township.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 229, RJCP Office, Umbakumba NT 0822
PO Box 669, Alyangula NT 0822
08 8987 7006
peter.rheinberger@isaustralia.com.au
http://www.isaustralia.com.au
Manager - Peter Rheinberger
Centrelink
Centrelink provides customers in remote areas with general information and assistance on
Centrelink payments and services.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 229, RJCP Office, Umbakumba NT 0822
PO Box 669, Alyangula NT 0822
08 8987 6803
peter.rheinberger@isaustralia.com.au
http://www.isaustralia.com.au
Manager - Peter Rheinberger
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East Arnhem Regional Council
The Council provides a range of traditional local government services including local
infrastructure, local environmental health, administration of local laws, commercial and agency
services as well as wide range of community programs. The Council also operates the sports
and recreation centre and the aged care centre.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 229, Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
PMB 2 Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 7024
Margaret.Allgood@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
http://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
Council Services Manager – Margaret Allgood
Police Fire and Emergency Services
The Alyangula Police Fire and Emergency Services undertake law enforcement in Umbakumba,
including counter disaster control, motor vehicle accidents and traffic related matters.
Motor vehicle registration, licencing and inspections, and firearms permit services.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Corner Ayawarra Cres and Taylor St, Alyangula NT 0885
PO Box 397 Alyangula NT 0885
08 8987 6122 or 000 in emergencies
Alexander.brennan@pfes.nt.gov.au
http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Officer in Charge – Alex Brennan
Power and Water Authority
Power and Water contracts and trains local Essential Services Operators to run these services
day-to-day.
General Enquiries:
Emergencies:
Email Power:
Website:
1800 245 092
1800 245 090
remotedarwinassets@powerwater.com.au
http://www.powerwater.com.au
Umbakumba Community Library
Umbakumba Community Library is a Public library. The collection of the library contains 2000
volumes.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Council Offices, Umbakumba NT 0822
PMB 2 Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 6783
Umbakumba.library@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
http://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
Sheena Wanambi
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Construction and trade
Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation
Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation performs all aspect of construction from mining
to territory housing, constructing their own houses. Operating in Umbakumba, Angurugu,
,Alyangula, Milyakburra and Numbulwar. Operating Miyabama Mini Mart in Umbakumba and
Starborside Cafe in Alyangula, Managing Groote Eyland Car Rentals. Contract work with
Gemco and East Arnhem Regional Council. Owns and operates ‘The Leprechaun Resort in
Darwin’.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Website
Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
PO Box 228, Alyangula NT 0855
08 8987 6385
aminjarrinja@y7mail.com
CEO – Keith Hansen
http://www.aminjarrinja.com
GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd
The objectives of GEBIE are to assist Aboriginal residents and communities on Groote Eylandt
and Bickerton Island to develop and operate enterprises and conduct and/or operate schemes
that will enhance the social wellbeing of its members, and negotiate and represent Groote
Eylandt and Bickerton Island people in any matter connected with the social, economic or
financial wellbeing of those people. GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd (GCC) has been
contracted to deliver public housing maintenance coordination and tenancy management on
behalf of the NT Government. GCC’s housing officer can be contacted at the RJCP Centre in
Umbakumba.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lot 229, RJCP Centre, Shire Building Umbakumba NT 0822
PO Box 270, Alyangula NT 0885
08 8987 6666
gccworkorders@gebie.com.au
Operations Manager – Gary Parmenter
Education and training
Umbakumba School
Umbakumba School offers education from early years to 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:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 350, Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
PO Box 698, Alyangula, NT, 0885
08 8987 6793
emmalene.ford@ntschools.net
http://directory.ntschools.net
Principal – Emmalene Ford
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Food and dining
Miyabama Store
The Miyabama Store is a supermarket and takeaway food outlet. The store carries a variety of
food items and other groceries.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lot 355, Umbakumba NT 0822
CMB Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 6503 or 0429 566 284
Aminjarrinja@y7mail.com
Manager – Roger Holman
Mikbamurra Store
The Mikbamurra Store is a supermarket and takeaway food outlet. The store carries a variety of
food items, clothing and furniture and white goods.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
CMB Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 6792
mikbamurra@alpa.asn.au
Manager – Shane Sherrin
Healthcare
Umbakumba Aged Care
Umbakumba Aged Care provides aged and disability services to the Umbakumba Community.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lot 229, Mamarika Street, Umbakumba NT 0822
PMB 2 Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 7123
Doreen.Howes@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
Manager – Doreen Howes
Umbakumba Health Centre
Umbakumba Health Centre operates as a drop in centre, providing primary health services, a
visiting specialist program, men’s health clinic, child health services, antenatal care and a
women’s clinic. Opening hours are between 0900-1600 hours, with an after-hours emergency
service available as well.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 177, Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
PO Box 347 Alyangula NT 0885
08 8987 6772
umbakumba.clinicmgr@nt.gov.au
http://www.health.nt.gov.au
Clinic Manager
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Labour hire and training
GEBIE - RJCP
IS Australia has been subcontracted by GEBIE Services Pty Ltd to deliver the RJCP program in
Umbakumba. RJCP’s priorities are to help remote employees meet their workforce needs by
training and supporting people in remote communities. It is also the Centrelink agency.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 229, RJCP Office, Umbakumba NT 0822
Lot 229, RJCP Office, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 7006
peter.rheinberger@isaustralia.com.au
http://www.isaustralia.com.au
Manager - Peter Rheinberger
Retail – fuel
Warning - there is no fuel available in Umbakumba. The closest fuel source is located at the
Outback Store in Angurugu, 65kms west of Umbakumba.
Retail – shops
Miyabama Store
The Miyabama Store is a supermarket and takeaway food outlet. The store carries a variety of
food items and other groceries.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lot 355, Umbakumba NT 0822
CMB Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
08 8987 6503 or 0429 566 284
Aminjarrinja@y7mail.com
Manager – Roger Holman
Mikbamurra Store
The Mikbamurra Store is a supermarket and takeaway food outlet. The store carries a variety of
food items, clothing and furniture and white goods.
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Address:
Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
Postal Address:
CMB Umbakumba Community, Umbakumba NT 0822
Phone:
08 8987 6792
Email:
mikbamurra@alpa.asn.au
Key Contact:
Manager – Shane Sherrin
Tourism
There are no tourism ventures in Umbakumba.
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Transport and automotive
There are is a community bus service between Umbakumba, Angurugu and Alyangula. no
transport or There are no automotive service providers located in Umbakumba. The closest
automotive businesses are, Eylandt Automotive and Marine, is located 65kms from
Umbakumba at Alyangula, and GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd at Pole 13 on the Rowell
Highway.
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Acknowledgements
The Department of Business would like to thank the Umbakumba businesses for their
participation in this directory.
The Department would also like to thank the Government Engagement Coordinator for their
enthusiasm, support and hard work in ensuring the completion and accuracy of the directory.
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For further information, contact:
Lorretta Gibson
Department of Business
Phone: 08 8999 5218
Website: 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.