Lajamanu Business
Directory
Department of Business
Phone: 08 8999 5218
Website: http://www.dob.nt.gov.au
Lajamanu Business Directory
Table of contents
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 2
About Lajamanu ......................................................................................................................... 2
Population............................................................................................................................... 2
Power and water ..................................................................................................................... 2
ICT information ....................................................................................................................... 2
Access .................................................................................................................................... 2
Local government ................................................................................................................... 2
Land tenure ............................................................................................................................ 2
Acronyms ................................................................................................................................... 3
Accommodation.......................................................................................................................... 4
Longhouse – Central Desert Regional Council........................................................................ 4
Arts and culture .......................................................................................................................... 4
Warnayaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation ................................................................ 4
Banking ...................................................................................................................................... 4
ATM ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Community services ................................................................................................................... 5
Australia Post Office ............................................................................................................... 5
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) ............................................................................... 5
Centrelink ............................................................................................................................... 5
Police Fire and Emergency Services ...................................................................................... 5
Power and Water Authority ..................................................................................................... 6
Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC) ............................................... 6
Construction and trade ............................................................................................................... 6
Education and training ................................................................................................................ 6
Lajamanu School – NTG Schools ........................................................................................... 6
Food and dining ......................................................................................................................... 7
Lajamanu Store ...................................................................................................................... 7
Healthcare .................................................................................................................................. 7
Lajamanu Community Health Centre - Katherine West Health Board (KWHB)........................ 7
Labour hire ................................................................................................................................. 7
Remote Jobs and Communities Programme ........................................................................... 7
Other businesses and organisations........................................................................................... 8
Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation (LPAC) ................................................................ 8
The Wulaign Homelands Council Aboriginal Corporation ........................................................ 8
Retail – fuel ................................................................................................................................ 8
Lajamanu Service Station ....................................................................................................... 8
Retail – shops ............................................................................................................................ 8
Lajamanu Store ...................................................................................................................... 8
Transport and automotive........................................................................................................... 9
Lajamanu Air .......................................................................................................................... 9
Lajamanu Air Refuellers .......................................................................................................... 9
Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................. 10
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About Lajamanu
Lajamanu was traditionally Gurindji country. However, Lajamanu was
established as a welfare settlement in 1949 and ceased in the 1970s
when Lajamanu Council came in as the first Community Government
Council in the Northern Territory. During this time, many Walpiri people
from Yuendumu were relocated to Lajamanu.
Lajamanu is a very strong traditional community – the predominant
residents are now the Warlpiri people who actively maintain their
language and culture.
Warlpiri is the main language in Lajamanu, spoken by about 77 per cent
of people. English is also spoken as a second language.
Population
At the 2011 Census, Lajamanu had a population of 656 people, of
which 89% 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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Full telephone and internet services.
Broadband Satellite Internet Services – Telstra
3G Mobile Coverage
Television is Digital
Access
Air
Lajamanu can be reached via air travel in 1-2 hours from Katherine and 2.5 hours from Darwin.
One mail flight per week is conducted in the community aircraft which is owned by the
Lajamanu Progress Association and is operated on their behalf by Chartair. Charter flights are
available in and out of the community by Chartair in conjunction with locally owned
Lajamanu Air Pty Ltd.
Road
The town is located approximately 450 kms south west of Katherine, on the northern edge of
the Tanami Desert. Access is west on the Victoria Hwy, approximately 120 kms then south onto
the Buntine Highway (sealed), approximately 150 kms to Top Springs. Continue west on the
Buntine Hwy 180kms (sealed road). Access can also be made from Alice Springs utilising the
Tanami Road, which is unsealed and often in poor repair.
Local government
The Central Desert Regional Council provides local government services in Lajamanu. Its
headquarters is located in Alice Springs, with a Service Delivery Centre located in Lajamanu.
Land tenure
Lajamanu is located within the Hooker Creek Aboriginal Land Trust and is Aboriginal Land
under the NT Land Rights Act (NT) 1976
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Acronyms
ATM - Automatic Teller Machine
CDRC – Central Desert Regional Council
CMB – Community Mail Bag
EFTPOS - electronic funds transfer at point of sale
ICT - Information and Communication Technology
KWHB - Katherine West Health Board
LPAC – Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation
LPO - Local Post Office
NT - Northern Territory
PMB - Private Mail Bag
RJCP - Remote Jobs for Community Programme
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Accommodation
Longhouse – Central Desert Regional Council
The Longhouse has six rooms, all with shared bathrooms, lounge and kitchen. Bookings can be
made through the CDRC office in Lajamanu. All forms of payment are accepted.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Longhouse Lajamanu Community, Lajamanu NT 0852
CMB Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0851
08 8975 0886
shepherd.mukarati@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Manager – Sheppard Mukarati
Arts and culture
Warnayaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation
The art centre specialise in Indigenous Aboriginal art and dot paintings. The most important
thing expressed by members is the need to preserve and pass on the cultural significance of
Warlpiri, the culture of the people of Lajamanu, which encompasses not only art, but includes
language, social structure, law and country. In doing so, preservation of pride in being Warlpiri
will result.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Cnr Rarri & Ngurrpurlu St, Lajamanu NT 0852
CMB Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0808
0447 821 652
08 8975 0808
info@warnayaka.com
http://www.warnayaka.com
Manager/Mentor - Louisa Erglis
Banking
ATM
Two ATMs are located at the Lajamanu Store. One is operated by Traditional Credit Union and
the other by Firstpoint. There are full EFTPOS and credit card facilities in the store and service
station.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852
PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0896
lajprog@bigpond.com
Manager - Jim or Robyn Butler
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Community services
Australia Post Office
The Post Office provides a range of basic, standard postal services as well as a small range of
retail products. The outlet is open from Monday – Friday.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Key Contact:
Council Offices, Wampana Road
Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0886
Manager -Shepherd Mukarati
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC)
The Council is responsible for coordinating and delivery of a variety of services, including
animal welfare, maintenance and upgrade of parks, reserves and open spaces, maintenance
and upgrade of buildings, facilities and fixed assets, upgrading, construction and maintenance
of local roads.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
After hours:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 238 Wampana Road
Lajamanu Community via Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0886
08 8975 0988
lajamanu@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
http://www.centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Regional Services Manager – Tim Parslow
Centrelink
The Remote Service Centres provide customers in remote areas with general information and
assistance on Centrelink payments and services.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Council Office, Wampana Road
Lajamanu Community via Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0601
info@humanservices.gov.au
http://www.centrelink.gov.au
Centrelink Officer – Doris Lewis
Police Fire and Emergency Services
The Lajamanu Police, Fire and Emergency Services undertake law enforcement and 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:
Lajamanu Road, Lajamanu NT 0855
CMB Lajamanu, Lajamanu NT 0852
08 8975 0622 or 000 in an emergency
garrin.metcalfe@pfes.nt.gov.au
http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Officer in Charge – Garrin Metcalfe
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Power and Water Authority
Power and Water contracts and trains local Essential Services Operators to run these services
day-to-day.
Enquiries:
Emergencies:
Email Power:
Website:
1800 245 092
1800 245 090
remotedarwinassets@powerwater.com.au
http://www.powerwater.com.au
Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC)
Since 1993, the Mt Theo Program has dedicated itself to developing strength, health,
meaningful pathways and leadership in Warlpiri youth. The sustainable, and notable, success of
the program is based on the support, strength and character of Warlpiri youth and their
communities, and the outstanding dedication of its staff. The program was created by and for
Warlpiri people, and is governed by a Committee of 62 Warlpiri people. The program is based
out of Yuendumu Community, with outreach programs delivered in Lajamanu.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Lot 3/382 Lajamanu Community, Lajamanu NT 0855
C/O Mt Theo Programme, CMB Lajamanu, Lajamanu NT 0852
08 8975 1142 or mobile 0448 109 773/ 0407 998 663
lajamanu@mttheo.org
http://www.mttheo.org
Youth Development Managers- Tamsin Janu and Chris Fowler
Construction and trade
There are no construction companies available in Lajamanu at the time of publishing.
Education and training
Lajamanu School – NTG Schools
Lajamanu School provides education to students from preschool through to the 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:
Desert Track, Lajamanu, NT 0852
PMB 63, Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0946
max.agnew@ntschools.net
http://directory.ntschools.net
Principal – Max Agnew
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Food and dining
Lajamanu Store
The Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation owns and operates a modern supermarket
which has a full range of fresh, frozen chilled and dry goods available, as well as hardware,
clothing and takeaway food.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852
PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0896 or 08 8975 0644
lajprog@bigpond.com
Jim and Robyn Butler
Healthcare
Lajamanu Community Health Centre - Katherine West Health Board
(KWHB)
The health clinic includes emergency rooms and treatment rooms. The health centre employs a
permanent GP, up to four registered nurses and between two and six Aboriginal health workers.
Specialists visit the health centre regularly, and the following programs are available at the
centre: Meals on Wheels, school screening and old people screening, well women checks, well
men checks, and under 5’s screening. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 0830 – 1630.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Key Contact:
Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852
PMB 108 Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0870
laj@kwhb.com.au
http://www.kwhb.com.au
Clinic Manager
Labour hire
Remote Jobs and Communities Programme
RJCP is helping remote employees meet their workforce needs by training and supporting
people in remote communities.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Website:
CMB Lajamanu, Via Katherine NT 0852
PO Box 19, Katherine NT 0851
08 8975 0349 or mobile 0457 714 227
http://www.vicdaly.nt.gov.au
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Other businesses and organisations
Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation (LPAC)
The Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation’s objectives include providing benevolent relief,
health, education, employment, housing, transportation, and communication and other services
to residents of the Lajamanu area. The Corporation also undertakes economic development
activities for the benefit of the people in the area. The Corporation operates the retail
infrastructure on the community, including supermarket, service station, takeaway food, aircraft
refuelling and offers an aircraft for charter through its operator Chartair.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lot 315, Lajamanu NT 0852
PMB 93, Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0896
lajprog@bigpond.com
Chief Executive Officer – Jim Butler
The Wulaign Homelands Council Aboriginal Corporation
The Wulaign Homelands Council Aboriginal Corporation is an earthmoving and civil road
construction company.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lot 276, Lajamanu NT 0852
PMB 9, Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0640
wulaign@bigpond.com.au
Secretary – Scherie Inskip
Retail – fuel
Lajamanu Service Station
The service station provides full workshop facilities and mechanical repair. A qualified mechanic
is available. Fuel is available 24 hours.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852
PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0896, 08 8975 0644 or 0427 750 613
lajprog@bigpond.com
Manager - Jim or Robyn Butler
Retail – shops
Lajamanu Store
The Lajamanu Progress Aboriginal Corporation owns and operates a modern supermarket
which has a full range of fresh, frozen chilled and dry goods available, as well as hardware,
clothing and takeaway food.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Wampana Road, Lajamanu, NT 0852
PMB 93, via Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0896
lajprog@bigpond.com
Manager - Jim or Robyn Butler
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Transport and automotive
Lajamanu Air
The community has its own aircraft available for charter. It is operated by Chartair.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Hooker Creek Airport, Lajamanu Community 0852
PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852
1300 790 800
info@chartair.com.au
Managers – Jim and Robyn Butler
Lajamanu Air Refuellers
Avgas and Jet A1 available – phone prior to departure to confirm availability.
Address:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Key Contact:
Lajamanu Airport, Lajamanu NT 0852
PMB 93 Katherine NT 0852
08 8975 0329
lajprog@bigpond.com
LPAC CEO - Jim Butler
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Acknowledgements
The Department of Business would like to thank the Lajamanu businesses for their participation
in this directory.
The Department would also like to thank the Government Engagement Coordinator for their
support 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.