Proudly representing Yarnangu and their needs and aspirations across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
The Ngaanyatjarra Council (Aboriginal Corporation) is an organisation representing the interests of around 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara people living in eleven major communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Member communities of the Council are:
• Irrunytju Community Incorporated (Wingellina Community)
• Kiwirrkurra Council (Aboriginal Corporation)
• Mantamaru Community Incorporated (Jameson Community)
• Papulankutja Community Incorporated (Blackstone Range Community)
• Patjarr Aboriginal Corporation
• Tjirrkarli (Aboriginal Corporation)
• Tjukurla Community Incorporated (Aboriginal Corporation)
• Wanarn Community ( Aboriginal Corporation)
• Warakurna Community Incorporated (Aboriginal Corporation)
• Warburton Community Incorporated
• Pira-Kata (Kanpa) Community Incorporated
Ngaanyatjarra Council which was incorporated in March 1981 is the principal organisation in the Ngaanyatjarra corporate structure, which includes the following entities:
• Ngaanyatjarra Services (Aboriginal Corporation)
• Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation)
• Indervon Pty Ltd (IOR)
• NATS (Ngaanyatjarra Agency & Transport Service)
The Ngaanyatjarra Council’s administrative office is located at 58 Head Street, Alice Springs. Alice Springs is the head office for Ngaanyatjarra Services (Aboriginal Corporation), and Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation), while the Ngaanyatjarra Land and Culture Unit also has an office in the same complex.
13/11/2025
'𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀' – 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹, 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗻 💛🌾
Lionel grew up in Wanarn, moving there from Brisbane with his mum when he was just one year old.
Now, as Community Chairperson, Lionel plays a key role in helping guide his community’s future — from meetings and projects to supporting the Wanarn Community Farm, where he’s deeply involved. 🌱
A proud leader and community man, Lionel shows what it means to live strong and stay connected to Country.
John works at the Warburton Men’s Hub, where he’s passionate about engaging with the men who drop in each day.
A dedicated nurse, John values the conversations, the connections, and the chance to support the health and wellbeing of men across community.
He says one of the best parts of the job is the team he gets to work alongside — committed people doing important work, together. 🙌
11/11/2025
🚧🚴♂️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗠𝗫 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 🚴♀️🚧
There’s plenty of excitement in Jameson (Mantamaru) with construction of the new BMX track now underway! 🙌
The RJED team have been employed by NG Civil to help build the track under the guidance of Ian Gilmore — operating machines and trucks, learning new skills, and helping shape something special for the kids and community.
Earlier in the week, students from the Jameson Campus joined an excursion to see the machines in action — a chance to learn about future job pathways and take pride in seeing the project take shape from the ground up.
A big thanks to Matt Riches and the Civil Construction team for supporting local training, mentoring, and hands-on work that makes a real difference. 💪
The Wanarn Community Farm is thriving once again! 🌾
Led by Bento Caetano (Community Engagement Officer, Ngaanyatjarra Council) and supported byChairperson Lionel Foster, the farm has become a hub of local activity and pride — growing tomatoes, carrots, cabbages, herbs, grapes, and fruit trees right in the heart of community.
Each morning, 6–8 Yarnangu work together to plant, harvest, build shade structures, and maintain irrigation — ensuring the farm continues to flourish even through the heat and desert storms. 💪☀️
The fresh produce now supports local families and the Wanarn Aged Care facility, keeping good food and good energy on Country.
Palya to everyone involved in keeping Wanarn green and growing. 💚
07/11/2025
💛🌾 𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 – 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮 🌾💛
Glennie grew up in and around Warakurna, surrounded by family and community.
After spending a few years away, he’s now back home on Country, ready to reconnect, rebuild, and make a fresh start.
Glennie’s story is one of renewal — proud to be back in community and looking forward to new opportunities and strong days ahead. 🙌
06/11/2025
🐪🌾 𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮! 🌾🐪
Here's a big caravan of camels spotted wandering just outside Warakurna over the weekend — a common sight on the Lands...though not often this many. Also a few camel calves walking with the caravan.!
Camels have roamed the Lands for generations, and it’s always something special to see them moving together across Country. 💛
05/11/2025
'𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀' – 𝗔𝗼𝗶𝗳𝗲 💛🏜️
Aoife is part of the team at the Warakurna Roadhouse, where she’s embracing the rhythm of remote-community life.
She’s loving the different pace, the everyday learning from community, and the chance to experience what it’s like to live and work on the Lands.
From serving travellers to yarning with locals, Aoife is soaking up everything that makes Warakurna such a unique and welcoming place. 🌾
04/11/2025
💦🌧️ 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮! 🌧️💦
After some big rains last week, there’s now plenty of water near the gap — and that means one thing: swimming time! 🏊♀️🐸
Kids (big and little!) have been out enjoying the cool water, splashing, playing, enjoying roo tail and BBQs — and even finding a few frogs along the way.
And after the rain, Warakurna is looking green and full of life — Country shining with new colour and energy. 🌾💚
This month, Maime Butler shares the Ngaanyatjarra word ‘yikarringku’ — meaning laugh or smile. 😊
Laughter connects us. Across the Lands, language carries the warmth, humour, and strength of community.
Keep learning, keep sharing, and keep those yikarringku moments alive! 💛
31/10/2025
💜🩺 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 — 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗻 🩺💜
After three years closed, the Wanarn Dialysis Unit has been recommissioned and reopened — once again providing vital treatment on Country.
Dialysis on the Lands is provided by Purple House, whose work makes it possible for people to receive care close to family, culture, and home.
In this video, Stella shares what a working dialysis unit means — not only for health, but for the strength and wellbeing that comes from staying connected to Country. 🌾
30/10/2025
'𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀' – 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗼, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 🌾🏠
Bruno was born in Warburton, though his story — like many others — has taken him beyond community at different times in his life.
Now back on Country, Bruno is glad to be home. Close to family, close to culture, and working on the Lands he grew up on.
Returning to Warburton has meant reconnecting with the people and places that shaped him — and finding strength again in Country. 💛
29/10/2025
📚😄 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 😄📚
Big smiles, big sunshine, and big laughs — just another day of learning and play at the Jameson | Mantamaru Campus of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School.
Across the Lands, our schools are places where our kids grow strong in culture, language, and learning — supported by caring teachers and community. 🌾💛
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The Ngaanyatjarra Council (Aboriginal Corporation) is an organisation representing the interests of around 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara people living in twelve major communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia.
The Ngaanyatjarra people have never been separated from their country but were assisted by the Government Outstation Movement policy to establish communities across the Lands. This settlement on the Lands forms the ‘community of interest’ shared by all Ngaanyatjarra people, based on an ancient association with their ancestral lands and the sharing of the historical association with the Warburton Mission, a common language, and the Western Australian state border.
On 24 May 1981, the community of interest was formalised through the incorporation of the Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation (NCAC). The corporation’s objective is to support the Ngaanyatjarra people to become self-reliant and stay on the Lands. Prior to the incorporation of the NCAC, representation of the Ngaanyatjarra people was through the Pitjantjatjara Council.
There are eleven communities located on the Lands and represented by the NCAC: Irrunytju (Wingellina), Kanpa, Kiwirrkurra, Mantamaru (Jameson), Papulankutja (Blackstone), Patjarr, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Wanarn, Warakurna (Giles) and Warburton.
The Ngaanyatjarra region benefits from this long-standing governance, administrative and advisory body.
