Local implementation plan What is a Local Implementation Plan? A Local Implementation Plan (LIP) is an agreement between the Australian, Territory and local governments and the people of Galiwin’ku. It looks at what works, what needs to be fixed and how together we can make sure that Galiwin’ku becomes a better place to live. The Plan was developed with the Galiwin’ku Local Reference Group who talked with community people, traditional owners and senior elders about what needs to be done to improve services and conditions in Galiwin’ku. The Plan has set targets and is about working together to achieve these shared goals. The Plan is about making a better future for the people of Galiwin’ku by providing jobs, training, improved housing, better education and health services, and investment in infrastructure. 3 health It is time for remote communities to become proper towns, while maintaining their unique cultural values and diversity. The Territory Government plans to improve the lives of remote Territorians. It will bring all Territorians together to create a dynamic, growing future for our community. People encouraged to take Health services that meet local needs and have people living healthier and longer lives Funding for a mental health nurse and workers More accommodation for medical and health staff Disabled access bus Review of aged services and facilities Fluoride treatment for water supply for healthier teeth Less people smoking 4 Economic Participation Increase in business opportunities and proper town planning More local jobs and training Local people owning and running their own business A town plan Economic profile highlighting investment opportunities One-stop shop for Government business services 2 Local Implementation plan Building Blocks To make a better future for the people of Galiwin’ku and the surrounding communities, the Local Implementation Plan commits governments and community members to actions across seven key building blocks, or areas of community life: Early Childhood, Schooling, Health, Economic Development, Healthy Homes, Safe Communities, Governance and Leadership. 5 healthy homes Enough homes to reduce overcrowding and standards improved Enough homes to stop overcrowding 16 houses with disability access People knowing their housing rights and responsibilities More people owning their homes Lockable storage for all homes 1 early Childhood Access to high quality child care and ensuring babies and new mothers are healthy Early childhood coordinator Access to preschool for all children Helping families to teach their children Healthier babies and children Training for family liaison officers 2 Schooling Students making the transition from school to work or further study, and a school that meets community needs Children stay at school for longer Programs for kids to get into work or study after they finish school Kids learning their culture and language Kids going to school regularly Healthy eating programs at school Good quality teachers who stay Adult education classes for parents 6 Safe communities A safe place to live Cyclone shelter and community hall Emergency volunteers program Community safety plan that includes: – Care and protection of children – Footpaths and walking tracks – Road safety – Street lighting Anti-gambling plan 7 governance & leadership A strong culture with local governance and leadership capacity enhanced Less people using marijuana A strong culture with strong leaders Upgrade barge landing Community-made decisions Government listening to the community Training for leaders 3 Cover artwork East Arnhem Shire Artist: Gali Yalkarriwuy The Morning Star Pole (banumbirr) is a ceremonial emblem and an essential part of ritual. The Morning Star Pole is most commonly used in mortuary ceremonies and is held by men while dancing. The individual poles can differ, depending on the ceremony, the artist’s clan and their stories. The poles are statements about identity and can represent specific stretches of country and the Aboriginal (Yolngu) people they belongs to. They are also a part of spiritual/religious statements that bind the people in life and death. One story told is of an old woman who releases the stars (feather ‘arms’) on the pole before dawn and they fly away like a kite. They act as a guide for the dead spirit to find its way ‘home’, before being pulled back at daylight. The first lone star in the sky (Venus) is said to be the Banumbirr star. Local Reference Group The Galiwin’ku people have been very focused on culturally appropriate representation throughout the Local Implementation Plan process. The community held a series of meetings attended by community leaders, clan leaders and other representatives and decided that clan leaders would nominate people to represent the clan in the Galiwin’ku Local Reference Group. The Galiwin’ku Local Reference Group has representatives from across the community. It includes traditional owners and non-traditional landowners, and almost half are women. Younger members have consulted with Galiwin’ku youth about the plan. The three Gumurr Marthakal Ward Shire councillors are also members of the Galiwin’ku Local Reference Group. Clan representatives, leaders and members were then engaged by the Galiwin’ku Indigenous Engagement Officer and Government Business Manager in remote service delivery and Local Implementation Plan governance and planning through a further six ringitj (cultural alliances of clans) group meetings representing 21 clans. With support from the Indigenous Engagement Officer and the Government Business Manager, the Angurugu Reference Group consulted traditional owners and sought their agreement on the various community issues in the Plan. The Indigenous Engagement Officer is an Indigenous person from the local area whose job is to: support the community in its consultations and negotiations with government ensure government engages with the community in a culturally appropriate way assist the Galiwin’ku Reference Group to report on Local Implementation Plan progress to the Government Business Manager. Head Office Nhulunbuy T 1300 764 573 or 8986 8986 F 08 9886 8999 [email protected] GPO Box 1060, Nhulunbuy NT 0881 Service Delivery Centres: Milingimbi T 08 8970 1700 F 08 8970 1777 Milyakburra T 08 8987 7090 F 08 8987 6331 Angurugu T 08 8987 4628 F 08 8987 7118 Ramingining T 08 8979 7906 F 08 8979 7904 Galiwin’ku T 08 8987 9140 F 08 8970 5138 Umbakumba T 08 8987 6482 F 08 8987 6783 Gapuwiyak T 08 8970 1103 F 08 8987 9106 Yirrkala T 08 8939 2401 F 08 8987 2776 Gunyangara T 08 8987 2105 F 08 8987 3582 Councillors: President BANAMBI WUNUNGMURRA – Gumurr Miwatj Ward Deputy President KEITH HANSEN – Anindilyakwa Ward Councillor BARAYUWA MUNUNGGURR – Gumurr Miwatj Ward Indigenous Engagement Officer and Government Business Manager The Indigenous Engagement Officer and the Government Business Manager support the Galiwin’ku Reference Group and the Local Implementation Plan process. They work with both the Northern Territory and Australian governments, as well as having strong connections with the Shire Council. They both live and work in Galiwin’ku. council The Government Business Manager is the contact person for liaison between the community and government and also: helps with community planning and agreement making helps with service coordination and delivery on the ground involves service providers such as non-governmental organisations in the Local Implementation Plan process reports on Local Implementation Plan progress to the Regional Operations Centre. Together the Government Business Manager and the Indigenous Engagement Officer are a Single Government Interface for the community. They help community people understand government programs and services, and help government and the shires understand community issues and priorities. Councillor DON WININBA – Gumurr Marthakal Ward Councillor KAYE THURLOW – Gumurr Marthakal Ward Councillor KEITH MAMARIKA – Anindilyakwa Ward Councillor LIONEL JARAGBA – Anindilyakwa Ward Councillor MAVIS DANGANBARR – Gumurr Marthakal Ward Councillor JACK MUNYARIRR GURRALPA – Gumurr Gatjirrk Ward Councillor RONNIE BARRAMALA – Gumurr Gatjirrk Ward Councillor CHARLIE DJIRARRWUY – Gumurr Gatjirrk Ward Councillor YANANYMUL MUNUNGGURR – Gumurr Miwatj Ward More information? To get a copy of the Galiwin’ku Plan or for more information please call us on 8999 6122 or contact your local Government Business Manager. Published by Northern Territory Government March 2011