Maningrida Business Directory

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Maningrida Business

About Maningrida

The name Maningrida comes from the local Kunbidji clan name Manayingkarirra. Manayingkarirra is derived from mane djang karirra, meaning the place where the dreaming changed shape.

Maningrida is located on the Central Arnhem coast at the mouth of the Liverpool River. It is 250 km west of Nhulunbuy and 352 km east of Darwin.

Thirty two outstations within a 10,000 square kilometres area are serviced from Maningrida by the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation.

Population

It was estimated in 2006 that Maningrida had a population of 2781 people, of whom 2600 were Indigenous (93%). Of this figure, 48% of Maningrida’s Indigenous population was younger than 20 years of age.

Power and water

Electricity is supplied by a diesel generator. Chlorinated and fluoridated town water is supplied via a bore field south of town, and waste water is treated in sewerage ponds on the outskirts of town.

ICT information

• Full telephone and internet services.

• Broadband Satellite Internet Services – Telstra

• 3G Mobile Coverage

• Television Networks – Imparja, SBS, Seven Central and ABC

Access

Road

Access to Maningrida is by 4WD or heavy vehicle via a sealed road to Cahill’s Crossing, and a dirt road for a further 250km. During the wet season access is limited, with the road often closed for extended periods. The drive takes approximately seven hours from Darwin.

Air

AirNorth operates daily passenger services to Maningrida and lands at the sealed airstrip. Flights take an hour from Darwin and connect through to Milingimbi and Galiwinku.

Sea

Two Darwin-based companies provide weekly barge (sea freight) services to Maningrida throughout the year.

Local government

The West Arnhem Shire Council provides local government services in Maningrida. Its headquarters is located in Jabiru, with a Service Delivery Centre located in Maningrida.

Land tenure

Maningrida is part of Arnhem Land which is Aboriginal Land under the NT Land Rights Act (NT) 1976. Permits to enter onto Aboriginal Land are generally required and are available from the Northern Land Council.

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Acronyms

BAC – Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation MPA – Maningrida Progress Association NT – Northern Territory

TCU – Traditional Credit Union WASC – West Arnhem Shire Council

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Accommodation

ALSTRA Camp (WASC)

Comfortable basic accommodation with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Bookings can be made on the Shire’s website or by telephone to the Senior Tenancy Manager.

Address: Lot 660, Maningrida, NT 0822

Postal Address: C/- West Arnhem Shire Council, PO Box 127, Maningrida, NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 6600

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au/VisitorAccommodationBookings Key Contact: WASC Senior Tenancy Manager

Buffalo Lodge (WASC)

Phone: 08 8979 6600

Demountable Accommodation (BAC)

Two single, self-contained demountable accommodation units are available for rent. Address: Lot 711, Maningrida, NT 0822

Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5775

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-accommodation Key Contact: BAC Accommodation Supervisor

Djinkarr Lodge (BAC)

Djinkarr is in a beautiful bush setting overlooking the stunning Tomkinson floodplains. Three twin share rooms are available, along with a shared, fully equipped kitchen, and dining and lounge space. Bookings can be made through Arnhem Land Eco-Cultural Tourism (see the Tourism section of this directory).

Address: Djinkarr Outstation, via Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 0459 032 406

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-accommodation Key Contact: BAC Accommodation Supervisor – Brendan Bainbridge or Dominic

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Maningrida Hostel and Self-Contained Accommodation (MPA)

The MPA Maningrida Hostel is a fully furnished 10 bedroom hostel, providing accommodation primarily for government staff visiting the community. A self-contained demountable unit is located at the back of the hostel.

Postal Address: C/- MPA, PMB 100, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 6000

Email: [email protected] Key Contact: MPA CEO - Jimmy Tan

Smartie Packet (WASC)

Phone: 08 8979 6600

Star Motel Complex (BAC)

The Star Motel Complex has a fully equipped communal kitchen, common dining and lounge area, shared bathrooms plus laundry facilities.

Phone: 08 8979 5775

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-accommodation Key Contact: BAC Accommodation Supervisor

Arts and culture

Babbarra Women’s Centre (BAC)

Babbarra Women’s Centre is a women’s CDEP centre that provides employment and training opportunities through the establishment and operation of small business enterprises. These include textiles designs and sewing, cleaning, accommodation, and op shop, hair dresser, laundromat and community development.

Address: Lot 475, Maningrida , NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 5775

After hours: 0458 671 512

Website: http://www.babbarradesigns.com.au Key Contact: Manager - Claire Nicholl

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Maningrida Arts and Culture (BAC)

Renowned internationally for its Indigenous art sales, Maningrida Arts and Culture was

established in 1973. It is one of the oldest Aboriginal arts centres in Australia. Maningrida Arts and Culture currently services more than 700 artists from Maningrida and its surrounding 32 outstations, covering an area of more than 10,000 square kilometres. Shopping is available at the newly constructed, spacious arts centre, or online.

Phone: 08 8979 6550

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.maningrida.com Key Contact: Arts Centre Manager

Banking

Traditional Credit Union (TCU)

The Traditional Credit Union provides personalised quality financial services for Indigenous people and organisations in remote Australia.

Address: Lot 477, Main Street, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: PO Box 40425, Casuarina, NT 0811

Phone: 08 8979 5888

Website: http://www.tcu.com.au

Key Contact: Darwin-based General Manager

Community services

Aboriginal Interpreter Services

Aboriginal Interpreter Services provides government and non-government agencies a 24 hour, seven day a week interpreting service in most Indigenous languages and dialects spoken in the Northern Territory. The Service employs more than 60 interpreters who are accredited at the professional level. Booking Request Forms are available online at

http://www.ais.nt.gov.au/make_a_booking

Address: Lot 526, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: GPO Box 4450, Darwin NT 0801

Phone: 08 8999 8353

Website: http://www.nt.gov.au/ais

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CentreLink

The Remote Service Centres provide customers in remote areas with general information and assistance on CentreLink payments and services.

Address: Lot 915, Main Street, Maningrida NT 0822 Postal Address: PO Box 130, Maningrida NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 5693

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.centrelink.gov.au Key Contact: Manager - Jeff Moss

Police Fire and Emergency Services

The Maningrida Police, Fire and Emergency Services undertakes marine search and rescue, law enforcement and counter disaster control. The service also provide a range of motor vehicle registry and firearms permits, registration and licensing services which is available from the police station on Fridays.

Address: Maningrida Police Station, Lot 458, Maningrida 0822 Postal Address: Maningrida Police, PMB 79, Winnellie, NT 0822 Phone: 08 8979 5939 or 000 in an emergency

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au

Key Contact: Officer in Charge - Kim Chambers

Australia Post Office

The Post Office provides a range of basic, standard postal services as well as a small range of retail products.

Address: West Arnhem Shire Council Offices, Lot 661, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- West Arnhem Shire Council, PO Box 127, Maningrida, NT 0821 Phone: C/- WASC, 08 8979 6600

Key Contact: Manager - Cathy Gray

West Arnhem Shire Council

The Council provides a range of traditional local government services including local

infrastructure, local environment health, administration of local laws, commercial and agency services as well as wide range of community programs. The West Arnhem Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 300 employees.

Postal Address: Maningrida Service Delivery Centre, GPO Box 4246, Darwin NT 0801

Phone: 08 8979 6600

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Key Contact: Shire Services Manager - John Clarke

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Construction and trade

BAC Housing (BAC)

BAC Housing provides major infrastructure support to the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation, the community and the Maningrida region. Plumbing, electrical and carpentry services are available.

Phone: 08 8979 5708

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-housing Key Contact: Housing Manager - Michael Tipper

MPA Builders (MPA)

Services offered by MPA Construction include concrete and concreting, building, construction, fabrication (metal), carpentry, as well as the supply of trucks, side tipper, loaders, road works, spray grassing, bitumen repairs, rollers, water trucks, aluminium welding, and excavators. Address: MPA Workshop, Lot 564, Barge Road, Maningrida NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 6000

Email: [email protected] Key Contact: Manager - Michael Stedman

Mudbrick Factory (BAC)

Locally sourced material is used in the making of the unique, energy efficient, Maningrida red mudbrick that features in so much of the architecture of the town and surrounding outstations. Address: Lot 563, Maningrida, NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 5665

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bawinanga.com

The BAC Road Crew (BAC)

The BAC Road Crew is contracted during the Dry Season to maintain large sections of the road between Maningrida and Ramingining, and the Maningrida to Darwin roads. Work includes the repair of flood damage, gravel sheeting and grading. The BAC Road Crew has a collection of heavy plant and equipment for hire.

Address: Lot 711, Barge Road, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5743

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-road-crew Key Contact: Manager - Alastair Kofoed

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Education and training

BAC Money Management Service (BAC)

The BAC Money Management Service provides practical and essential support to assist people to build longer-term capability to manage their money better and increase financial resilience. Money Management Service is voluntary, confidential and free. People with complex financial issues are referred to the appropriate support services.

Phone: 08 8979 5799

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-money-management Key Contact: Manager - Deborah Armstrong

BAC Training (BAC)

BAC Training provides training for BAC business units in addition to other Maningrida

businesses. Adult education courses include computer training, preparation for work programs, fork lift training, four wheel drive and defensive driving training, drink driver education; and a variety of CDEP courses.

Phone: 08 8979 5716

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-training Key Contact: Manager - Glennis Brooking

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is of national significance in Indigenous education, in strengthening identity, achieving success and transforming lives. It offers VET certificate courses in Community Services, Children’s Services and Education Support. These services are delivered through a full-time, Indigenous, community based trainer/educator. Address: Batchelor Study Centre, Lot 666, Main Street, Maningrida NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- Batchelor Post Office, Batchelor NT 0845

Phone: 08 8946 3846 or 08 8979 5801 After hours: 0429 383 301 or 0400 401 162

Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: http://www.batchelor.edu.au

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Maningrida College

Maningrida College delivers educational services to the people of the Maningrida region. Address: Lot 473, Main Street, Maningrida, NT 0822

Postal Address: PMB 67, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5950

Website: http://www.schools.nt.edu.au/maningrida Key Contact: College Director - Stuart Dwyer

YE-YA – Men’s CDEP Centre (BAC)

YE-YA is a Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) resource centre for men which undertakes a number of activities for Maningrida township and outstations.

Address: Lot 667, Airport Road, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102, Winnellie, NT 0821 Phone: 08 8979 5439 or 08 8979 5492

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/yeya-men-s-cdep-centre Key Contact: Manager - Allan Teer

Food and dining

Hasty Tasty Takeaway (MPA)

The Hasty Tasty Takeaway sells a range of healthy food. The take away shop employs and trains local Aboriginal people in food preparation.

Address: Lot 526, Main Road, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- MPA, PMB 100, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 6016

Email: [email protected] Key Contact: MPA CEO - Jimmy Tan

The Good Food Kitchen (BAC)

The Good Food Kitchen prepares and sells fresh, healthy take away food in Maningrida. During the Australian Government inquiry into remote community stores, The Good Food Kitchen was identified as a benchmark enterprise amongst all Aboriginal communities, due to its commitment to providing a healthy eating alternative.

Phone: 08 8979 5713

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/good-food-kitchen Key Contact: Manager - Denise Kofoed

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Healthcare

BAC Aged Care (BAC)

BAC Aged Care provides a variety of support and care services to the elderly and to those people with disabilities living in Maningrida and the surrounding region. The main aim of BAC Aged Care is to deliver a professional and quality service to the elderly and to provide support for people who choose to live on their outstations.

Phone: 08 8979 5436

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-aged-care Key Contact: Manager - Daniel O’Meara

Malabam Health Board Aboriginal Corporation

Malabam provides primary and allied health care services, aged care facilities and youth services in Maningrida.

Address: Lot 480, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: PO Box 136, Maningrida, NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 5772

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.malabam.com.au

Key Contact: CEO Malabam Health Board – Ray Matthews

Maningrida Primary Health Care Centre

Maningrida PHCC provides an active medical program delivery service between 0900-1600 hours, as well as an after-hours emergency service.

Address: Lot 659, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: PMB 185, Via Winnellie NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5930

Email: [email protected] Key Contact: Manager – Emma Barritt

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Labour hire

Maningrida Employment Services (BAC)

The Maningrida Employment Service provides services to people who are receiving Australian Government payments and supports them to look for and find work or to develop skills through vocational and structured training programs.

Phone: 08 8979 5470

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/maningrida-employment-services

Key Contact: Manager - Bernadette Wombo

Other businesses and organisations

Babbarra Women’s Cleaning Services (BAC)

The Babbarra Cleaning Crew has contracts around the community. The development of skills through high level training programs for staff has resulted in the expansion of the business with new contracts. Six staff members completed non-accredited environmental health training. They are now listed as ‘Life Skills Workers’ and have been identified as a group who can significantly contribute to the promotion of healthy living in the community.

Phone: 08 8979 5775

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.babbarradesigns.com.au Key Contact: Manager - Claire Nicholl

Djelk Rangers and Wildlife Services (BAC)

The Djelk Rangers are a Maningrida based Indigenous land management group that has been in continuous operation since the early 1990s. Their area of responsibility covers the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) region encapsulating what is now the Djelk Indigenous Protected Area. They also provide a range of wildlife capture and management services.

Phone: 08 8979 5803

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/djelk-rangers Key Contact: Manager - Brendan Bainbridge

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Retail – fuel

Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation Fuel

BAC Fuel sells diesel and opal fuel by using pre-paid fuel cards which can be purchased from the nearby Barlmarrk Supermarket.

Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102,Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5710

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/barlmarrksupermarket Key Contact: Retail Manager – Ian McNabb

Maningrida Progress Association Fuel

The Maningrida Progress Association sells diesel and opal fuel by using pre-paid fuel cards which can be purchased from the Hasty Tasty Takeaway and the MPA Supermarket. Address: Lot 526, Maningrida, NT 0822

Phone: 08 8979 6000

Email: [email protected] Key Contact: CEO MPA - Jimmy Tan

Retail – shops

BAC Nursery (BAC)

Local native and fruit trees, as well as vegetable seedlings, are available for sale. The nursery can also quote on and undertake landscaping work.

Phone: 08 8979 6556

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-nursery Key Contact: Retail Manager – Brendan Bainbridge

Barlmarrk Supermarket (BAC)

Barlmarrk Supermarket provides fresh food, clothing and household necessities. Basic Card facilities are available and ATMs are located in the foyer.

Phone: 08 8979 5710

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Bawinanga Outdoor Supply and Bush Deliveries (BAC)

Bawinanga Outdoor Supply sells outdoor goods including camping gear, fishing equipment, ammunition, marine accessories, hardware and paint. Bawinanga Outdoor Supply also sells rifles, shotguns and gun safes, and offers a gun safe installation service. Bawinanga Outdoor Supply operates a fortnightly mobile shopping service (Bush Tucker Run) for people on their homelands or outstations.

Phone: 08 8979 5800

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-outdoor-supply-bush-deliveries

Key Contact: Manager – Jackie Mason

MPA Supermarket (MPA)

MPA Supermarket provides fresh food, clothing and household necessities. The Basic Card is accepted in the store and ATMs are inside the foyer. The Bakery Corner produces fresh bread daily. The store employs and provides training for Aboriginal staff.

Address: Lot 328, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: PMB 100, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 6016

Email: [email protected] Key Contact: Store Manager - Rob Totten

Tourism

Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge

The multi-award-winning Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge offers amazing and exclusive remote sport fishing adventures that continues to attract repeat guests year after year. The Lodge also offers bird watching and Aboriginal cultural experiences. The Lodge has deluxe en-suite cabins and safari tents with shared bathroom facilities, and includes a large kitchen/dining area, with bar and tasteful dining decor overlooking the river.

The Arnhemland Barramundi Lodge is situated on an escarpment 20 minutes inland from Maningrida at the Djinkarr Outstation.

Address: Djinkarr Outstation, Maningrida, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- PO Box 571 Howard Springs NT 0835

Phone: 08 8979 0469

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.barralodge.com.au Key Contact: Lodge Manager - Dave Thomas

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Arnhem Land Eco-Cultural Tours (BAC)

Arnhem Land Eco-Cultural Tours offer a variety of tours and packages that ensure a true Arnhem Land experience.

Accommodation in the ‘Djinkarr’ Eco-lodge overlooks the scenic Tomkinson Flood plain. Catering can be provided; our gourmet meals are produced locally in the BAC's Good Food Kitchen.

Address: Djelk Ranger Shed, Lot 712, Maningrida Community, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5803

Website: http://www.arnhemlandecoculturaltours.com.au Key Contact: Manager – Brendan Bainbridge

Transport and automotive

Air Services (BAC)

BAC Air Services offers an air charter service for Maningrida and surrounding communities. The Gippsland Airvan is capable of moving up to 7 passengers and can be easily converted into a freight configuration, which allows BAC Air Services to offer very competitive rates.

Address: Maningrida Arts and Culture Centre, Lot 725, Airport Road, Maningrida, NT 0822

Postal Address: BAC Air Services PMB 102 Winnellie NT 0822

Phone: 0409 169 443

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-air-services Key Contact: BAC Staff

Car Hire (BAC)

Bawinanga has recently established the first hire car service in Maningrida to support business travellers. There is a range of vehicles suited to Arnhem Land that are focused on safety and comfort.

Address: Lot 562, Maningrida Community, NT 0822 Postal Address: C/- BAC, PMB 102, Winnellie, NT 0821

Phone: 08 8979 5902

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-car-hire Key Contact: Workshop Manager - Keith Fowler

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Mechanical Workshop (BAC)

The Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation Workshop provides a vehicle repair service to the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation fleet, Maningrida and outstation residents, and other

agencies within Maningrida. It also has a spare parts retail outlet and a wrecking yard that offers second hand parts for sale.

Phone: 08 8979 5902

Website: http://www.bawinanga.com/bac-enterprises/bac-mechanical-workshop Key Contact: Workshop Manager - Keith Fowler

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Acknowledgements

The Department of Business would like to thank the Maningrida businesses for their participation in this directory.

The Department would also like to thank the Government Engagement Coordinator and the Indigenous Engagement Officer 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.