Established in 1983 as a community resource centre, the Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation has remained true to its founding purpose for over 40 years. We proudly represent the Saltwater and Mainland people across the various town camps and homelands of the Borroloola region. As we have grown, we have continually adapted to meet the evolving needs of our members, government policies, and funding conditions.
Today, Mabunji is a financially strong corporation guided by a dedicated and progressive Board of Directors. Over the last two decades, we have grown our net assets to acquire land, construct vital new infrastructure, and invest in sustainable business opportunities. We successfully deliver essential contract services across our three core areas:
Aged Care
Municipal Services
Childcare
Formally incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 as a large corporation, Mabunji is actively planning for tomorrow. Our Board has established a clear strategic direction and investment strategy to ensure a responsible, credible pathway forward—empowering current and future generations of the Saltwater and Mainland people.
Malandari Aged Care Centre Malandari Aged Care Centre (Malandari Centre) is a place where old people live and are looked after. Old people living at Malandari Centre are low care residents who need help to undertake daily activities like shopping and showering, but can mostly look after themselves. Therefore most
A LITTLE ABOUT THE LI-ANTHAWIRRIYARRA SEA RANGER UNIT Yanyuwa country includes the Sir Edward Pellew Islands and the riverine and coastal areas of the South West Gulf of Carpentaria. The seas around the eight large islands and more than 50 small islets, reefs and rocks of the Sir Edward Pellew
Waralungku Arts Waralungku Arts (pronounced Wharr Ral Loonghu) is an indigenous art centre located in the remote town of Borroloola, NT. It is not-for-profit, and fully owned and governed by Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation. Waralungku Arts represents artists from the four main language groups – Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Marra and
Homelands & Maintenance An outstation is a piece of land (big or small) belonging to Indigenous people (most commonly family groups), where they live. Mabunji services 26 outstations, providing services such as transport, housing, water, and power (electricity, solar). Mabunji is located in the main town of Borroloola and employs
Radio Station Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting started with two brothers who founded the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Media Association (TAIMA) in 1972 and began broadcasting on Mount Stuart, about 10 km south of Townsville in Queensland. In 2007 there were more than 130 radio stations of various sizes
Li-Ardubirri Playgroup The Li-Ardubirri Playgroup program employs local Indigenous staff from Borroloola to assist in the development of children aged under 4 years old. The program is as much about the children as it is about the mothers, fathers, guardians and family surrounding the child. Each day the mobile playgroup
Wunala Creche Early Learning Centre Wunala Creche is run by Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation and funded by the Department of Education. First established in 2001, Wunala Creche is a place where children can be looked after and learn while their parents go to work. The crèche was originally just
Safe House Position Objectives of Safe House To provide safe and secure accommodation for women and children who are victims of, or at threat of, family and domestic violence. To liaise with relevant agencies and organisations to address family and domestic violence in a holistic approach.
Governance Board & Executive OUTSTATION NOMINATED POSITION Bauhinia Downs Cow Lagoon Garrinjini Elaine Bathern Goolminyini William Coolwell Snr Jungalina Minyallini Christopher Pluto Mooloowa Chris Smith Mumathumburru Shirley Simon Sandridge Annie Taylor Wadawadala Eunice Isaac Wadawarra Annie Roberts Chairperson Wandangula Benjamin McDinny Wathunga Samuel Evans Secretary Wurlbu Hazel Shadforth Yameerie Alan
For us in Indigenous media, I think that there was pride and joy that we were finally able to create that voice for our people and by our people. It certainly takes a community effort to get there, but once you’ve got it, there is that exhilaration of knowing that here we are now. We have our voice, we have got our place in broadcasting our voice and expressing our views about the richness of our culture and heritage.