2021

JABIRU RESIDENTS' HANDBOOK

Welcome TO JABIRU

EDITION 16 Front page photography courtesy: Peter Keepence Photography Andy Ralph 2021

JABIRU RESIDENTS' HANDBOOK

Welcome TO JABIRU EDITION 16

This handbook was made possible by West Arnhem Regional Council and the dedicated members, businesses, community groups and organisations of the Jabiru community. Thank you to those who have contributed photographs which appear throughout the booklet over the years. Contents Restrictions 22 6.1 Alcohol 22 Jabiru town map 7 6.2 Permits and Aboriginal Land 23 Getting settled in Jabiru 9 6.3 Road Conditions and Access 24 1.1 Post Office 9 6.4 Animals 24 1.2 Banking 9 6.5 Plants 24 1.3 Telephone and Internet 9 6.6 Fishing and Boating 25 1.4 Power 9 6.7 Bats 26 1.5 Television and Radio Transmission 10 1.6 Drivers Licence and MVR 10 Education 28 1.7 Electoral Roll 11 7.1 Jabiru Area School 28 1.8 Rubbish Removal 11 7.2 Department of Business (DoB) 29 1.9 Insurance 11 7.3 Charles Darwin University (CDU) 29

Climate 12 Churches 30 2.1 The Six Seasons of Kakadu 12 8.1 Uniting Churc 30 2.2 The Three Seasons of the Top End 12 8.2 Catholic Church 30 8.3 Donations 30 Emergency Services 14 3.1 Emergency Services 14 Shopping 31 3.2 Police Station 14 9.1 Foodland Supermarket 31 3.3 Health Centre 14 9.2 Two Rivers Newsagency 31 3.4 Fire Station 14 9.3 Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel 32 3.5 Disasters 15 9.4 Marrawuddi Arts & Culture 32 9.5 Airport Gift Shop 32 Safety Information 16 9.6 Jabiru Service Station 32 4.1 Fire Extinguishers 16 4.2 Smoke Detectors 16 Recreation 33 4.3 Driving 17 10.1 Pool and Gymnasium 33 4.4 Crocodiles 18 10.2 Sporting Ovals 33 4.5 Storms 19 10.3 Golf 33 4.6 Snakes 19 10.4 Fishing Club 34 4.7 Boating and fishing 19 10.5 Lake Jabiru Park 34 4.8 Cyclones 19 10.6 Clubs, Sports and Associations 34 4.9 Heat Stress 19 10.7 Community Hall 34 10.8 Playground Equipment 35 Health 20 10.9 Bushwalking 35 5.1 Health Centre 20 10.10 Camping 35 5.2 Health Store 20 10.11 Soccer 36 5.3 Mosquitoes 21 10.12 Art and Craft 36 5.4 Water 21 10.13 Kakadu Army Cadets 36 5.5 Pest Control 21 10.14 AFL 36 5.6 Dentist 21 10.15 Jabiru Pistol Club 37 5.7 Red Lily Health Board 21 10.16 Kakadu Deadly Runners 37 10.17 Jabiru Underwater Hockey 37 10.18 Jabiru Junior Bushratz 37 Children’s Services 38 16.1 Kakadu National Park 49 and Activities 16.2 Bowali Visitor Centre 49 11.1 Childcare 38 16.3 Kakadu Air 50 11.2 Play Group 38 16.4 Kakadu Tours and Travel 50 11.3 Babysitters 38 16.5 Warradjan Cultural Centre 51 16.6 Katherine Aviation 51 Accommodation and Meals 39 12.1 Jabiru Foodland Supermarket 39 Volunteering 52 12.2 Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel 39 12.3 Kakadu Lodge and Caravan Park 39 Festivals and Events 53 12.4 Cooinda Lodge Kakadu 40 12.5 Anbinik Kakadu Resort 40 Government 54 12.6 Jabiru Golf Club 41 19.1 West Arnhem Regional Council 54 Council wards map 56 Services 42 13.1 West Arnhem Regional Council 42 Mining 57 13.2 Justice of the Peace 42 20.1 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) 57 13.3 Community Care Services 42 13.4 Centrelink Agents 43 Masterplan 58 13.5 Aboriginal Associations 43 21.1 Jabiru Masterplan 58 13.6 Public Library 44 21.2 New Town Footprint 59 13.7 Northern Land Council 45 21.3 Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Ltd 59 13.8 Veterinary 45 13.9 Jobfind Centre 45 Business Directory & Language Info 13.10 CatholicCare NT 45 Jabiru business directory 60 Local Language information 62 Mechanical Repairs and Fuel 46 14.1 Jabiru Service Station 46 Cyclones 64 14.2 Opal Fuel 46 Cyclone preparedness & safety procedures 64 Emergency contact list 67 Freight Services, 47 Transport and Charters 15.1 Northline QAL 47 15.2 TOLL 47 15.3 AJ Couriers 47 15.4 Bus Service 47 15.5 North Australian Helicopters 48 15.6 Katherine Aviation 48 15.7 Air Services 48 15.8 Kakadu Air 48

Tourist Information 49 Welcome to Jabiru

n welcoming new residents to Jabiru it is Area School, all of which provide opportunities for Iimportant to acknowledge the Traditional children to develop skills, education and socialise. Owners of this land, the Mirarr people. We A range of facilities such as the skate park, sincerely hope that residents of Jabiru who do sporting ovals, olympic-sized swimming pool and not have a traditional connection with this area gymnasium are available to enjoy. develop an understanding of, and respect for, the There are a vast variety of sport and recreation cultural and natural heritage, which envelops our choices for residents in Jabiru. The town enjoys unique town. well-maintained sporting facilities and dedicated Jabiru is a small but diverse community, privileged residents and volunteers are always busy by its location in a World Heritage listed area. organising events, festivals and competitions. The benefits of living in such an environment place There is also Kakadu National Park and all important responsibilities on residents and visitors. the attractions it has to offer including fishing, The information in this book is designed to assist camping, sightseeing, bushwalking, bird-watching new residents in Jabiru to gain an understanding and insight into a rich Indigenous culture. of their responsibilities and to encourage them to The West Arnhem Wire is a fortnightly newspaper take advantage of the attractions Jabiru and its published by West Arnhem Regional Council. It is surrounds have to offer. available for free from Jabiru Post Office, Jabiru The town offers a range of services for children Foodland, and from Regional Council offices and youth. Services include the Jabiru Childcare and supermarkets in all major West Arnhem Centre, Jabiru Playgroup and of course Jabiru communities.

FOREWORD social and economic controls. These controls cover development, plants and animals, disturbance elcome to Jabiru! We hope that you of soil and vegetation, tree preservation and will find this guide useful in making the W disposal of waste. Certain activities that would transition to a new location a little easier. Jabiru is be considered normal in another town may be situated on a 13 square kilometre lease within a prohibited or restricted in Jabiru. We ask that World Heritage listed area, Kakadu National Park, you respect these regulations and always act and is located approximately 250km south-east of responsibly. Darwin via the Arnhem Highway. During your time in Jabiru your involvement in You will certainly find Jabiru and the surrounding community life will assist in enriching the lifestyle area unique in many ways. While initially a mining we already enjoy. We sincerely hope that you will town, Jabiru has become a focus for tourism, as enjoy your time as a resident of Jabiru. well as a regional service centre for Aboriginal communities in the area. DISCLAIMER The town is unique in that it is located within This handbook has been compiled as a service Kakadu National Park, is surrounded by, to new and existing residents of Jabiru. Every and located on Aboriginal Land in a region effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of internationally recognised for its environmental and this publication, however the publishers accept cultural values. Living in a World Heritage listed no responsibility for errors or omissions contained area places some unique obligations upon Jabiru therein. To provide corrections or updates to the residents. As a consequence, the Kakadu National handbook, please email Park Management Plan outlines environmental, [email protected]. Jabiru TOWN MAP PLEASE NOTE: MAP IS NOT TO SCALE INDUSTRIAL AREA Flinders St.

Tasman Crs. 1. Blueridge Engineering 5. Kakadu Contracting Northern Land 2. Djabulukgu Assoc. 6. NT Emergency Services Council

3. Telstra Depot 7. Gagudju Yard Public library 4. Warnbi Aboriginal Corp. 8. Hanson Concrete Plant Jabiru Police Health P P Centre Station Rubbish Tip Jabiru Courthouse Westpac bank West Arnhem

& ATM RegionalCatholic Council Care Caravan Foodland 3 4 5 6 7 8 Water Parking P supermarket Treatment Whites Rd. Thorne St. Elsherana Rd. Plant Kakadu Jabiru Post office & JKL CatholicCare ERAJKL Community Tours cafe 1&2 Power & Water Plant Relations o ce newsagent & Travel P Childcare

Castenzoon St. Centre- centre link JABIRU To Darwin ARNHEM HIGHWAY COMMUNITY To ERA Ranger Mine Kakadu Community Health & Jabiru Airport P HALL P

Castenzoon St. Buchanan Rd. COMMUNITY Jabiru CYCLONE

Van Delft St. Van JABIRU TOWN PLAZA Cemetery SHELTER

Buchanan Rd. ERA FIFO Camp & Spotless Administration Manaburduma Aboriginal Community ERA Depot (Restricted Access)

Aurora walking track around lake Kakadu Lodge Anbinik

Kakadu Resort Basketball court

Gundjeihmi West Arnhem Gr ego Regional JABIRU LAKE Aboriginal ry Council Depot Pl Lawn bowls Jabiru Drive Corporation ac Tennis & netball Telstra Kakadu Scenic courts exchange Flights Charter

Marrawuddi Bininj Puma Kunwok Lake Jabiru Centre Service Station P Park Fire Station P . Westcott Ct. Leichardt St Lakeside Drive Spencer Pl. Nash Pl. Walking track to Civic Drive

Lucas Crt. Kakadu Leichardt St. Pera Crt. Quilp Crt. Bowali Visitors' Centre P Murphy Pl. Frew Pl. Crocodile P Brown Pl. Hotel Church l. Fisher Cl. King Pl. Auld P Lewis Cl. Ranger Calvert Crs. guesthouses ring Pl. Kerwick Pl. McGorrerey Pl. P Police Station Langford Smith Drv. Jabiru Tasman Crs.

Flinders St. Courthouse Ranger Ivin Pl. Ivin Mine Mess Carrington Pl. Jabiru Djidbidjidbi

Health Residential Pl. Taylor College Pl. McColl Centre JABIRU in orne St. Sherr Pl. Water TOWN Waterhouse St. Civic Drive West Arnhem Stuart Pl. tower PLAZA* College P Broad Pl.

Campbell Pl. Pl. Sergison Clymo St. Castenzoon St. P

Van Delft Harden Cls. Castenzoon St. MAGELA Swimming St. FIELD Lyons St. McKinlay Crs. * See enlargement for details Pool Training NT

Regional Centre P Jabiru Drive Jabiru & C.D.U. Public Gym P P ARNHEM OVAL

Kinchela Rd. BROCKMAN Kinchela Rd. OVAL Roper Pl. Cassia Pl. Callitris Crs. Jabiru Drive Morey Pl. Dyer Pl. P Phillips Cls. Melaleuca Pl. P Maranta Pl. Dianella Pl. Jabiru Golf Club

Kinjo Pl. Pl. Allamanda Paddy Pl. Tamarind Pl. Green waste Miniata Pl. Hall Pl. dump Tuckier Pl.

© 2014 Sarah Martin [email protected] Getting settled in Jabiru SECTION 1 8 SECTION1 Getting settledinJabiru Kakadu NationalParkKakadu map MAP COURTESY OFKAKADUNATIONAL PARK Getting settled in Jabiru SECTION 1 9 SECTION1 Getting settledinJabiru Getting W: P: 132342 AUSTAR W: P: 132200 TELSTRA Public holidays Sat -Sun Wed CLOSED Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri OPENING HOURS Telephone banking:132032 W: P: (08)89381000 WESTPAC BANK Public holidays Sun CLOSED Sat Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS P: (08)89792020 POST OFFICE Jabiru postoffice www.austar.com.au www.telstra.com www.westpac.com.au CLOSED CLOSED 10am-2.00pm CLOSED 9.00am -12.00pm 9.00am -5.00pm settled including passportapplications. the Jabiru Town Plaza. All post officeservicesareavailable Office whichislocatedinthe TwoRivers Newsagencyin office boxcanberentedatadiscountedratefromthePost There isnohomedeliverypostalserviceinJabiru. A post Regional Councilfordetails. volume datausageisalsoavailable.Contact West Arnhem including theLibrary. A premium WiFi serviceforhigh- around theJabirutowncentrewithinspecifiedpublicspaces various options.Limitedfreepublic WiFi isavailable phones checkthephonebookor Telstra website forthe Telstra residential. Forinternet/broadbandandmobile responsibility oftenants.Forhook-upinformationcall The costoftelephoneandinternetconnectionisthe • • • • found atthefollowinglocations: and telephonebankingarealsoavailable. ATM’s canbe programs andmanyotherbankingservices.Internet protection, travelinsuranceandcards,schoolbanking home loans,householdinsurance,carpersonal accounts, reviewingexistingfinancialplanning, Town Plaza.Someoftheservicesincludeopeningnew Jabiru hasafull-service Westpac BanklocatedintheJabiru detailed onPowerand Water accounts. made attheCounciloffice andmustbemadebythemethods Jabiru Town Plaza.Notethataccountpaymentscannotbe through the West Arnhem Regional Council officeinthe Power connectionsanddisconnectionscanbearranged behalf oftheJTDA. Water Corporationmaintainandservicetheinfrastructure on the infrastructureandindividualpremises,Power and The Jabiru Town Development Authority (JTDA)owns 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.3 Kakadu CrocodileHotel Puma ServiceStation Westpac Bank Jabiru GolfClub TELEPHONE AND INTERNET POST OFFICE BANKING POWER IN JABIRU Getting settled in Jabiru SECTION 1 10 SECTION1 Getting settledinJabiru RADIO TV TV GO Extra2 Extra GEM 7TWO 7MATE NITV SBS2 SBSHD ABC News24 ABC3 ABC2 &4Kids 11 Ten Nine Southern Cross SBSOne ABC1 ONE YouthJJJ Radio105.3FM ABC News102.1FM ABC Radio107.7FM ABC Darwin747 AM P: (08)89993100(Darwin) INSPECTIONS AND VEHICLE DRIVING TESTS Sat -Sun Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Mon -Thu OPENING HOURS P: 1300654628(Darwin) MOTORREGISTRY VEHICLE STATIONS STATIONS CLOSED 8:30am-3:30pm Channel 99 Channel 95 Channel 94 Channel 90 Channel 72 Channel 70 Channel 34 Channel 32 Channel 30 Channel 24 Channel 23 Channel 22 Channel 11 Channel 10 Channel 9 Channel 7 Channel 3 Channel 2 Channel 1 3. You areanNT resident andyoudriveavehicle-registered 2. You arearesidentoftheNT, andyoupurchaseaninterstate 1. You, astheownerarearesidentofNT, andthevehicle has currentregistrationinanotherstateorjurisdiction, if: be deemedtonotregistered,regardlessofwhether ornotit A motorvehicleregisteredinanother stateorjurisdictionmay the NT within3months. licensed todrive,youwillneedtransferyourlicenceover applies) atthetimeoftransfer. To ensurethatyouremain it mustbecurrent(ormayexpiredupto5years-afee transfer your Australian issuedDriverLicencetotheNT, are aresidentoftheNT, yourlicenceisdeemedinvalid. To If youholdalicencefromanotherstateorterritoryand Thursday between8.00amand3.00pm. 3.00pm. [email protected] orvisitJabiruPoliceStationon call 89993100MondaytoFridaybetween8.00amand appointment foradrivingtestorcompliancecheck,please driving testsorvehiclecomplianceinspections. To makean and Transport InspectorsattendJabirumonthlyforpractical on 1300654628. Visiting MVRLicence Testing Officers App throughyoursmartphoneortabletandbytelephone transactions throughMVRQuickpayonlineortheNT Rego you havereceivedarenewalnoticewithbarcode.Electronic including driverlicenceandcarregistrationrenewalswhere Australia PostretailoutletsprovidesomeMVRservices Demerits/Conviction UnitandtheFines&RecoveryUnit. Station counterwillallowyoucontacttheCallCentre,MVR from 8.30amto3.30pmonly. A phoneattheJabiruPolice Town Plaza.Face-to-faceMVRservicesareavailable Police Stationlocatedon Tasman CrescentoppositetheJabiru The Motor Vehicle Registry(MVR)operatesfromtheJabiru generally yourresponsibility. by satellite. Television aerials,polesandbracketsare television stationslisted(left). Jabiru receivestransmissionfromtheradioanddigital 1.5 1.6 ‘visiting motor vehicle’). of three(3)months (sothevehicleis nolongerclassedasa interstate thathasbeenin theNT foracontinuousperiod for 28days. registered vehicle,which hasbeenintheNT continuously of thevehiclearrivinginNT. has beenintheNT continuouslyfor28 daysfromthedate DRIVERS LICENCE AND MOTOR VEHICLE TELEVISION AND RADIO TRANSMISSION REGISTRATIONS(MVR) Foxtel(pay TV) isavailable Thursdays

Getting settled in Jabiru SECTION 1 11 SECTION1 Getting settledinJabiru leased residence. regarding theitemsthat you areresponsibleforinyour directly responsible.Itis besttocheckwithyouremployer also protectyouagainst loss ofitemsforwhichyouare personal liabilitypolicy. Certainhousehold policieswill tenants takeoutcontentsinsuranceaswellahouseholder storm andtempest,etc.Itisthereforerecommended that her ownpersonalpossessionsagainstfire,theft, burglary, property isresponsiblefortheinsurancecoverof his/ As elsewherethroughout Australia, thetenantofaleased Regional Council. further recyclingenquiriespleasecontact West Arnhem located atbusstopsonCivicDriveandKinchelaRoad.For Clean Up Australia forrecycling.Recyclingstationsare Council officeintheJabiru TownPlazatobesentoff phones andinkcartridgesintothe West Arnhem Regional disposal facilityatanytime.Bringyourunwantedmobile recyclable materialsinthemarkedareasatwaste Household residentsmaydisposeofgarbageordeposit intersection ofJabiruDriveandCivicDrive. dumping. There isagreenwastefacilitylocatedatthe residential use;howevercharges applyforcommercial near theJabiruIndustrial Area. The facilityisfreefor The JabiruLandfillisopen24hoursadayandlocated rubbish otherthanhouseholdrubbish. Residents mustmaketheirownarrangementstoremoveany placed onthekerbbefore7:00amdayofcollection. advised in The West Arnhem Wire). The binsshouldbe between thehoursof7:00amand3:00pm(unlessotherwise lid isforrecyclablerubbishandcollectedevery Tuesday Mondays andFridaysofeachweek. The binwiththeyellow bin isfordomestichouseholdrubbishwhichcollectedon One isallgreenandtheotherhasayellowlid. The all-green responsibility. owned by Warnbi Aboriginal Corporation,butareresidents’ All residentsareallowedtwowheeliebinswhich Territory andLocalGovernmentelections. Office andCouncil)toenableyouparticipateinFederal, complete anElectoralClaimform(availablefromthePost month. After onemonth’s residencyinJabiru,youshould purposes untilyouhavelivedatyournewaddressforone A changeofaddresscannotberegisteredforelectoral 1.9 1.8 1.7 INSURANCE RUBBISH REMOVAL ELECTORAL ROLL Domestic andrecycle bins P: (08)89793333 CORPORATION WARNBI ABORIGINAL P: (08)89310397 them directly tofindoutvisitdates. Envirobank visitsJabiru periodically. Call RECYCLING Climate SECTION 2 12 SECTION2 Climate Climate Wet seasonthunderstorm another (seeBininjseasonalcalendardiagrambelow). variations thatsignpostthetransitionfromoneseasonto six distinctseasonswithinKakadu,aswellsubtle Bininj/Mungguy (AboriginalpeopleofKakadu)recognise across the Top Endof Australia, includingKakadu: Balanda (non-Aboriginal)peoplerecognisethreeseasons roads areusuallyopen. with manyvehiclesandcaravansontheroads. All unsealed floodplains quicklydryout. Visitor numbersareveryhigh humidity andrainisrare.Mostcreeksstopflowing and Temperatures rangebetween21°Cand33°Cwithlow The ‘dryseason’ fallsroughlybetween April andSeptember. 2.1 2.2 THE THE SIX SEASONS OF KAKADU THE THREE SEASONS OF THEEND TOPSEASONS THE THREE DRY SEASON Climate SECTION 2 13 SECTION2 Climate dehydration andheatstress. acclimatise. Careshouldbetakentoavoid residents anditmaytakesometimeto ‘build-up’ canbeadifficulttimefornew and manyunsealedroadsmayclose. The decline invisitornumbersduringthisseason growth onthedryland. There isasignificant lightning. Occasionalshowersenticenew the afternoonswithdramaticthunderand is veryhigh.Stormcloudsoftenbuildin range between24°Cand40°Chumidity during OctoberandNovember. Temperatures The ‘build-up’ tothe‘wetseason’ isusually Rainfall (mm) Temperature ˚C THE 100 200 300 400 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 0 5 DATA SOURCE: Bureau ofMeteorology, www.bom.gov.au BUILD-UP JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR APR APR Average monthly rainfall for Jabiru MAY MAY JUN JUN Months Months and accessinformation. Visitor Centreforuptodateroadconditions Residents areadvisedtocontactBowali Visitor numbersarelowatthistimeofyear. creek crossings,andsomesealedroads. inaccessible, includingmostunsealedroads, levels, manyareaswithinKakadubecome rapid newgrowth. With theincreasingwater fill andoverflowintothefloodplains,bringing dynamic timeoftheyear. Creeksandrivers bringing welcomerelief. This isthemost high, withfrequentheavymonsoonrains between 24°Cand36°Chumidityis December andMarch. Temperatures range The ‘wetseason’ usuallyfallsbetween THE JUL JUL WET SEASON WET AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV DEC NOV DEC Average monthly rainfall(mm) Average min.temp. ˚C Average max.temp. ˚C Emergency Services SECTION 3 14 SECTION3 Emergency Services Emergency Services Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS 24/7 General Enquiries: 0409694533 P: (08)89955418 JABIRU FIRESTATION P: (08)89792018 by nursingstaff After hourscalloutemergencyservice JABIRU HEALTH CENTRE Other Days Thu OPENING HOURS P: (08)89792122 JABIRU POLICESTATION P: 1800551800 KIDS’ HELPLINE P: 131114 LIFE LINE P: 131126 POISONS INFOCENTRE P: 1300224636 BEYOND BLUE correct response agency. log thecallsandrefer tothe Emergency Call Centre will 000 in anemergency DIAL CLOSED 8.00am -4.00pm CLOSED 8.00am -4.00pm f h p • • • • • of theutmostimportance. You should: The safetyandlivesofyourfamilyneighboursare will be‘calledout’ totheemergency. deemed towarrantpoliceintervention,anofficerfromJabiru through tothePoliceinDarwinandifproblemis a memberofthestationdirectly. Your callwillberouted Jabiru PoliceStation(89792122)ifyouneedtospeak For non-urgent matters,pleasecall131444.Pleasethe In caseofemergencies pleasecall000. Thursdays onlyfrom8.00amto4.00pm. across fromtheJabiru Town Plaza. The frontcounterisopen The JabiruPoliceStationislocatedon Tasman Crescent, emergencies onlyduringthistime. weekends orpublicholidays.Nursingstaffareavailable for days aweek,(08)89792018.Doctorsarenotonduty After hourscalloutemergency servicesareavailableseven visitors. The FireStationisacommunity stationandwelcome phone numberon0409694 533. a FireServiceresponse, as wella24/7generalenquiries contacted viathe000operatortoanyemergency requiring The Stationprovidesanafter-hours serviceandwillbe Place andLeichardtStreet. The JabiruFireStationislocatedonthecornerof Gregory 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Check smokedetectorsinyourhomeregularly blankets Ensure youknowhowtousethefireextinguisherand security issues Advise youremployerofanyfiredamage,hazardsor any otheremergency Review withyourfamilywhattodointhecaseoffireor easily accessiblelocation Place alistofessentialservicesphonenumbersinan EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE STATION HEALTH CENTRE FIRE STATION

INFORMATION Emergency Services SECTION 3 15 SECTION3 Emergency Services • • • • SIREN have failedandacrewisrequired The sirenwillbeusedifcommunications Siren istestedeveryMondayat6.00pm Jabiru hasanearlywarningsysteminplace Know yourlocalsirenwarningsystem SYSTEMS NORTHERN SERVICES LOCALSERVICES COUNTER-DISASTER COMMITTEE, JKL Community Care

TERRITORY POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY JABIRU POLICE STATION JKL Vacant evacuate. remain intheirhomes,currentlocationor People willhavetodecidewhether then stop. threat. The sirenwillsoundforoneminute activated atleasttwohourspriortothe If Jabiruisunderthreatthesirenwillbe CYCLONE please seepage63. preparedness andsafetyprocedures For information further oncyclone Catholic Care THREAT Vacant Safety information SECTION 4 16 SECTION4 Safety Information Safety information Safety these installed. is highlyadvisabletospeakyouremployerabouthaving equipped witheitherafireextinguisherorblanket,it should befamiliarwiththeirusage.Ifyourhomeisnot equipped withfireextinguishersandblankets.Residents The accommodationprovidedbysomeemployerscomes domestic accommodationsmokedetectorbatteries. Remember, April 1stisthenominateddaytochangeall speak totheOfficer-in-Charge. Any enquirespleasecalltheFireStationon8995 5418to battery. either a10yearlithiumbatteryorhardwiredwithbackup they arerecommendedtobeofthePhotoElectrictypewith the currentNT legislationrequirements. At thepresenttime It isrecommendedthatalldomesticsmokedetectorsfollow flat andneedstobechanged(small9voltbattery). If yourdetectorisbeepingthiswillindicatethebattery your employeroraccommodationpersonimmediately. completed. Ifitdoesnotmakeanoisewhentested,contact noise, removethebroomhandleandnoisewillstop,test button underneaththedetectoruntilitmakesaloudpiercing end ofabroomhandletoreachthedetectorandpress should betestedweekly. This isdone bysimplyusingthe Ideally allyourdomesticaccommodationsmokedetectors person forinstallation. a smokedetectorcontactyouremployeroraccommodation detectors installedandworkingcorrectly. Ifyoudon’t have All domesticaccommodationinJabirushouldhavesmoke 4.1 4.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SMOKE DETECTORS Safety information SECTION 4 17 SECTION4 Safety Information gov.au/kakadu/access/ andhttps://roadreport.nt.gov.au/. 199, checkingtheroadreportonlineathttps://parksaustralia. conditions beforetravellingbycalling(freecall)1800246 rapidly, particularlyinthewetseason. Always checkroad arrived atyourdestination.Roadconditionscanchange at thosebreakstops.Notifyyourfamilythatyouhave Roadhouse whentravellingtoPineCreek.Fuelisavailable between JabiruandDarwin. Take abreakatMaryRiver Corroboree ParkortheBarkHut(reopened)whentravelling cruise controlwhiledrivingonwetroads. Take abreakat company vehicles.Itisrecommendedthatdriversdonotuse Check withyouremployerregardingtheruleswhendriving road. Donotparkonbridgesorcauseways. roadway, useyourhazardlightsandpullupwelloffthe for theconditions. When stoppingyourvehiclealongthe water flowbeforecrossingfloodedroadsandalwaysdrive avoid drivingatnight,lookdepthmarkersandobserve flooding andslipperyroadscausedbyheavyrains. Try to road surfaceswithsoftedges,smokefromfires,flash changing roadconditions,unsealedandoftencorrugated Driving inthe Top Endcanbechallengingduetoanimals, 4.3 Driving intheNorthernDriving Territory DRIVING Wet seasonflooding P: (08)89788920 CORROBOREE PARK F: facebook.com/roadreportnt W: P: 1800246199 CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS P: (08)89788988 BARK HUT(ANNABURROO) www.roadreport.nt.gov.au Safety information SECTION 4 18 SECTION4 Safety Information Saltwater crocodile facts. becrocwise formore crocodilian parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/ Check outhttp:// approaches thewater’s edge.” untilsomeone wait underwater spot regularly, thecrocodile can prey, orifpeopleare usingthesame untiltheysee wait underwater This meansthatcrocodiles can rateheart to2-3beatsperminute. hour becausetheycanreduce their foratleastone stayunderwater “Large saltwatercrocodiles can DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/pub/crocodile.pdf For moreinformationaboutcrocodilesinKakadu, see: Jabiru Lake. Please note,rangershaveremovedcrocodilesfrom the and Wildlife CommissionorNT Policeassoonpossible. crocodile risksbycallingBowali Visitor Centre,NT Parks report anycrocodileinteractions,nearmissesorpotential pool andhotel/caravanparkswimmingpools.Please guaranteed tobecrocodile-freeareJabirupublicswimming at yourownrisk. The onlyswimmingareasinKakadu these areasundetectedatanytime.Swimmingisalways of crocodilepresenceandattacks,crocodilescanmoveinto the dryseason. While thesemeasuresgreatlyreducetherisk and removecrocodiles,thenmonitorthesesitesthroughout wet season,parkrangerstakeallpossiblemeasurestodetect Before openingtheseareastovisitorsaftertheendofeach in Kakaduaredesignated‘crocodilemanagementzones’. swimming isnotpermittedinmostofKakadu.Certainareas Due totherisksposedparticularlybyestuarinecrocodiles, humans. presence ininlandwaterwaysandposingincreasingrisksto further inlandintoallfreshwaterareas,re-establishingtheir contact populationnumbers. They continuetomove increased dramaticallyandcontinuetorisebackpre- and increasedhabitatrecovery, crocodilenumbershave the 1940sand1960s.Followingtheirprotectionin1971 Crocodiles werehuntedalmosttoextinctionbetween aggressive ifdisturbed. and billabongs. They areshyanimalsbutcanbecome crocodiles (Crocodylusjohnstonii)inhabitfreshwaterrivers have attackedandkilledpeopleinKakadu.Freshwater are apexpredators. They can be extremelyaggressiveand billabongs, coastlinesandopenseas.Estuarinecrocodiles Kakadu includingfreshwaterandtidalrivers,floodplains, (Crocodylus porosus)inhabitalllowlandwaterwaysin of theKakaduecosystem.Estuarine(saltwater)crocodiles Kakadu iscrocodilecountry. Crocodilesareanessentialpart 4.4 CROCODILES Safety information SECTION 4 19 SECTION4 Safety Information drink morewater. or noticeitinothers,encourage arestincoolplaceand also becomeirritable.If you feelthesesymptomsyourself, thirsty, headache,dizzinessandnausea.Somepeople may partially dehydrated.Earlysignsofdehydration are feeling is thatifyouarefeelingthirsty, youhavealreadybecome drink plentyofwaterandwearsunscreen. A tiptoremember the coolerpartsofday(morningsandlateafternoons), It isrecommendedthatyoulimityouroutdooractivities to if exploringKakadu),notcountingcoffee,teaand alcohol. drink betweenthreetofivelitresofwaterperday (ormore Owing tothehotandhumidclimate,mostpeople needto procedures pleaseseepage63. For furtherinformationoncyclonepreparednessandsafety for specificregulationsandimportantsafetyinformation. the FishingandBoatingsectiononpage25ofthishandbook Fishing andboatingcanbedangerousinKakadu.Pleasesee mow thegrassregularly. chance ofsnakesmovingintoyouryard,keepitclearand berth -itisusuallyjustpassingthrough. To minimisethe assistance. Ifyoufindasnakeinyouryard,giveitwide contact Bowali Visitor Centreforfurtheradviceand exit ofitsownaccord.Ifthisfailsandyouareconcerned, find asnakeinyourhome,opendoorsanditwillmostlikely with anywildlife,includingsnakes,withinKakadu.Ifyou non- venomoussnakes.Itisillegaltohandleorinterfere Kakadu ishometoawidevarietyofbothvenomousand for the Wet. au forinformationoncycloneandstormsafetyGetSet preparation information.Checkoutwww.powerwater.com. electrical storms.PowerWater providestormseason damage. Landlinetelephonesshouldnotbeusedduring your ownsurge protectiontoprotectelectricalgoodsfrom actions, suchasunpluggingelectricalgoodsandsupplying Storms arefrequentduringthewetseason. Take appropriate 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 HEAT STRESS CYCLONES BOATING AND FISHING SNAKES STORMS Electrical storm Mon -Sun 8.00am-5.00pm OPENING HOURS P: (08)89381121 BOWALI VISITORCENTRE Health SECTION 5 20 SECTION5 Health Health Sat -Sun CLOSED Mon -Fri 8.00am-4.30pm OPENING HOURS www.redlily.org.auW: E: [email protected] P: (08)89799900 RED LILY HEALTH BOARD appointments. to time.Please callthenumberdirectly for Please note,adentistvisitsJabiru from time P: 0403590554 VISITING DENTIST Sat -Sun Thurs Tues, Fri Mon, Weds OPENING HOURS P: (08)89792018 After hours P: (08)89792018 JABIRU HEALTH CENTRE by nursing staff Emergency calloutonly 8.30am -12.00pm 1.00pm -4.00pm 8.30am -12.00pm 1.00pm -4.00pm 9.00am -12.00pm emergencies onlyduringthistime. weekends orpublicholidays.Nursingstaffareavailablefor available sevendaysaweek.Doctorsarenotonduty Please note: After hourscall-outemergency servicesare 4.00pm only. the JabiruHealthCentreon89792018between8.00am- For allenquiriesincludingdoctor’s appointmentplease call reception. commenced. A detailed brochureisavailableatthefront encouraged tocomeinandhaveamedicalrecord If youareanewresidentintheJabiruarea, through thelocaldoctors. intermittently. Referralsforspecialistcarecan bemade Visiting specialistsalsocometotheJabiruHealthCentre staff duringbusinesshours. Medical certificatesareavailablefrommedicalornursing Aboriginal healthworkers. appointment isrequiredtoseeremoteareanursesand To seeadoctorpriorappointmentsarerequired.No • • • • • Services availablealsoinclude: services tohealthpromotion. range ofservicesfromacuteemergency careandambulance is situatedintheJabiru Town Plaza. The Centreprovidesa centre providedandmanagedbyNT HealthDepartmentand The JabiruHealthCentreisasubstantialcommunityhealth the nextbusinessday. EFTPOSisavailable. 1.30pm toensureprescriptionsareavailableforpickup on not stockedon-site.Pleaseprovideprescriptions to staffby scripts andgeneralmerchandise.Prescriptionmedication is The healthstoreislocatedintheJabiruHealthCentre for 5.1 5.2 Provision ofservicestooutstations Family violenceassistance X-ray Women andchildren’s health Health screeningeducationandpromotion HEALTH CENTRE HEALTH STORE Health SECTION 5 21 SECTION5 Health nt.gov.au orwww.westarnhem.nt.gov.au/contact Services Manageron8979 9444oremailinfo@westarnhem. Water supplyissuesshouldbereported totheCouncil it isgravityfedtothetown. and thentoawatertower onCastenzoonStreet,fromwhere Creek onthe Arnhem Highwayispumpedtoastoragetank Water producedfromthreeboressituatednearNanambu tested bytheNT Government. Jabiru. The waterisregularlysubmittedbyCounciland production, treatmentandmainsreticulationofwater for West Arnhem RegionalCouncilisresponsibleforthe in theeveningwhensoiliscooler. encouraged toconservewatersuppliesbywateringgardens build-up inkettlesandwashingmachines.Residentsare of commerciallyavailableproductscanremovecalcium surfaces withasoftcloth. Vinegar, citricacidora variety and vehicles,preventcalciummarksformingbydrying after washing. Avoid oversprayfromsprinklersonwindows and showerheads,mayalsoleaveamarkonvehicles content. This maycauseascalebuild-uponkettles,taps artesian bores. Artesian waterhasnaturallyhighcalcium Jabiru issuppliedwithqualitydrinkingwaterproducedfrom • • • • • • precautions toavoidmosquitobites: viruses. Itisrecommendedresidentstakethefollowing Valley encephalitis. There arenovaccinesavailableforthese viruses includingRossRiver, BarmahForest andMurray throughout theyear. Mosquitoes aroundJabirumaycarry Jabiru hasahighnumberandvarietyofmosquitoes 5.4 5.3 sitting water. areas byremovingorcoveringcontainersandpuddlesof Reduce opportunitiesformosquitoestobreedinoutdoor around thehome Use mosquitocoilsorlanternsinoutdoorareas with mosquitorepellentcontainingDEET Residents maychoosetosupplementprotectiveclothing trousers andsocksinareasofmosquitoactivity Wear lightcolouredclothingwithlongsleeves, mosquitoes aremostactive Avoid beingoutdoorsbetweenduskanddawnwhen dark spaces,coastalswampsandmangroves Avoid areaswithhighmosquitoactivity, includingdamp, WATER MOSQUITOES Jabiru HealthCentre. heading toJabiru,pleasecallthe To findoutifavisitingdentistis surrounding areas. companies thatserviceJabiruand There arealsoregionalpestcontrol can bepurchasedfromFoodland. can becontrolledwithbaits,which the Territory. Somehouseholdpests spiders andgingerantscomewith and pestssuchascockroaches, The ‘Top End’ isatropicalclimate 5.6 5.5 at theJabiruHealthCentre. Lily HealthBoardofficeislocated Warruwi andCobourg areas.Red Gunbalanya Homelands,Minjilang, Kakadu Homelands,Gunbalanya, Directors representingKakadu, Service. RedLilyhasaBoardof Community ControlledHealth to establisharegional Aboriginal commenced atransitionprocess care services. The Boardhas quality, effectiveprimaryhealth governance inthedevelopmentof delivery andprovideleadership Arnhem regiontoaddresshealth Aboriginal peopleofthe West was formedin2008toempower Aboriginal Corporation(RLHB) The RedLilyHealthBoard 5.7 DENTIST PEST CONTROL RED LILY HEALTH BOARD Restrictions SECTION 6 22 SECTION6 Restrictions Restrictions • • • • premises withthefollowingrestrictions: alcoholic beveragescanbepurchasedforconsumption onthe There areanumberoflicensedpremisesinJabiruwhere • • • Jabiru: The followingrestrictionsapplytoallresidentsandvisitorsof • • • • in Jabiruwiththefollowingconditions: it priortocomingthearea. Take-away alcoholisrestricted planning topurchasetakeawayalcoholinJabiru, It isadvisabletoinformanyofyourvisitors,whomaybe 6.1 fide lodgeratthepremises The Kakadu Crocodile Hotel: With a meal only or as a bona Mercure KakaduCrocodileHotel:Duringlicencing hours fide lodgeratthepremises The Aurora KakaduLodge: With amealonlyoras bona The JabiruGolfClub:Mustbeamemberorguest in Kakaduisprohibited. Drinking alcoholwhilefishingatthebillabongsandcreeks you candrinkalcohol. the restrictions,butitisimportanttoknowwhereandwhen The Jabirutownshipandafewsmallareasareexemptfrom the transportofalcohol. going tocourt,andtheseizureofanyvehiclesinvolvedin can beappliedifyouarecaught. These penaltiesinclude anywhere inaprescribedarea. There arepenaltieswhich Act. This meansthatnoalcoholistobeconsumed Areas’ undertheNorthern Territory Emergency Response The areasaroundJabiruaredeemedtobe‘Prescribed then givenorsoldtonon-members.Harshpenaltiesapply. Alcohol isnottobepurchasedattheJabiruGolfCluband Golf Club spirits andonecartonofbeerpermember, perdayatthe Alcohol take-awayisrestrictedtoonebottleofwineor purchase take-awayalcoholattheGolfClub Only membersoftheJabiruGolfClubareallowedto in Jabiru The JabiruGolfClubistheonlyalcoholtake-awayoutlet ALCOHOL Restrictions SECTION 6 23 SECTION6 Restrictions area. provided youcanclearlydemonstrateyourdestinationisoutsidetheprescribed It isnotanoffencetodirectlytransportunopenedliquorthroughaprescribedarea prescribed areawithoutaliquorpermitorlicence. It isanoffencetobring,possess,consume,supply, sellorcontrol liquorina restrictions apply. Territory National Emergency Response Act 2007.Consequently, thefollowing some managedcampgrounds)aredeclaredPrescribed Areas undertheNorthern Manaburduma andKakaduNationalPark(excludingJabiru Township and than Native Title Rightholders. pig hunting,fishinginrestrictedareas,etc.)remainprohibitedtoallpeopleother that eveninthepresenceofrecognisedtraditionalowners,certainactivities(e.g. Kakadu NationalPark. These rightscannotbetransferred toothers. This means Aboriginal peoplecontinuetohuntandcarryoutotherculturalactivitieswithin In accordancewithNative Title Rights,traditional ownersandotherrelevant Aboriginal sites. areas, astheymaybe Aboriginal communities,privatelivingareas,orsignificant places areclearlymarkedwithappropriatesignage.Pleaseavoidtheserestricted There aremanyplacesinKakaduNationalParkwhereaccessisrestricted. Manaburduma isrestricted. on thewesternsideofJabiruLakeandisknownasManaburduma. from thesurroundingcommunities. An Aboriginal communityinJabiruislocated maintain apositiverelationshipwiththelocal Aboriginal peoplewithin Jabiruand expected thatallresidentsandvisitorswillrespect Aboriginal cultureand Jabiru islocatedon Aboriginal landandwithintheMirarrClanEstate.Itis Plaza orbyyouremployerforwork-relatedentry. permit. Permitapplicationscanbelodgedwiththe NLCOfficeintheJabiru Entry intoneighbouring Arnhem LandrequiresaNorthern LandCouncil(NLC) Heavy penaltiesapply. materials inaPrescribed Area. It isanoffencetobring,possess,supply, sellortransportcertainprohibited NO LIQUOR 6.2 PROHIBITED PERMITS AND ABORIGINAL LAND MATERIAL Access to These Town Restrictions SECTION 6 24 SECTION6 Restrictions Native plants E: [email protected] P: (08)89799444 Council administrationon: Nuisance animalsshouldbereported to NUISANCE ANIMALS Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS P: (08)89381121 HEADQUARTERS KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS P: (08)89381121 BOWALI VISITORCENTRE CLOSED 8.00am -5.00pm 8.00am -5.00pm check outtheNT RoadReport onhttps://roadreport.nt.gov.au/. is availableathttps://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/access/, or National ParkRoadand Access Reportisupdatedregularlyand throughout Kakadu, contact Bowali Visitor Centre. The Kakadu For uptodateinformationaboutroadconditionsandaccess also needtobesecuredstopdogsscavenging through scraps. locals nottofeedstraydogsinandaroundJabiru. Rubbishbins The West Arnhem RegionalCouncilandParks Australia urge time. au. PitBull Terriers arenotwelcomeinthetownareaatany the CouncilofficeinJabiruPlazaor of theBy-laws.Copiesby-lawsmaybeobtainedfrom offending animalsandissueinfringementnoticesforbreaches all times.Councilauthorisedofficersmayseizeandimpound are requiredtoberegisteredandkeptundereffectivecontrolat maximum oftwodogsperhouseholdmaybekept. All dogs Development (ControlofDogs)By-laws,underwhicha West Arnhem RegionalCounciladministerstheJabiru Town information contactKakaduNationalParkHeadquarters. of anyotherpermitsissuedbytheNT Government.Formore animal isnotpermittedandmayattractapenalty, regardless specimens forthispurpose.Possessionofcatsandanyother can alsobekept,howeverapermitisrequiredtocollect household. FishwhicharenativetotheMagelaCreeksystem Residents arepermittedtokeepamaximumoftwodogsper Development (ControlofDogs)By-laws. Kakadu NationalParkManagementPlanandtheJabiru Town values oftheregion. These restrictions aregovernedbythe on animalownershipareinplacetoprotectthenatural National Park World Heritagearea,anumberofrestrictions Because ofJabiru’s uniquelocationwithintheKakadu mix forhome gardenswithoutapermit. them identified. Jabiruresidentscan bringinsterilisedpotting park, pleasecontactKakadu NationalParktoarrangehave free. Ifyoudofindants in anewpotplantfromoutsidethe brought intoJabirushould becheckedtoensuretheyareant available fromtheKakadu NationalParkwebsite. All plants approved andprohibitedplantspeciesforJabiru residents is into Jabiruforresidentialgardens,isrestricted. A listofboth introduction ofplantsintoKakaduNationalPark, including In ordertoprotectKakadu’s uniqueecosystems,the 6.3 6.4 6.5 ROAD CONDITIONS AND ACCESS ANIMALS PLANTS www.westarnhem.nt.gov. Restrictions SECTION 6 25 SECTION6 Restrictions http://www.nt.gov.au/ For detailedinformation aboutNT fishingregulations, see: fishing-and-boating.html free copyhere: boating safetyandcrocodile safetyinformation.Downloada boating regulations,mapsindicatingrestrictedwaterways, and boatingparknotecontainingKakadu-specific fishingand Kakadu NationalParkprovidesaverycomprehensive fishing boating.html see: http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/fishing-and- For moreinformationaboutfishingandboating in Kakadu, • • • • • • Some importantsafetytips: sand bars,submerged logs,andrapidchangesintheweather. numbers ofaggressiveestuarinecrocodiles,strongcurrents, Fishing andboatingcanbedangerousinKakaduduetolarge • • • • • • • • What isnotpermitted? • • • What ispermitted? fishing behaviour. Kakadu-specific rulesgoverntheuseoffishingequipmentand areas ofKakadu;Northern Territory baglimitsapply;and ecosystems. Fishingandboatingareprohibitedincertain fishing andboatingwhichwerecreatedtoprotectthepark’s listed nationalpark,specificlawsandregulationsapplyto residents. DuetoKakadu’s statusasa World Heritage Fishing andboatingarepopularactivitiesenjoyedbyJabiru 6.6 Carry anup-to-dateEPIRB Seek localadvicewherepossiblebeforeheading out Avoid boatingatnight Carry appropriatesafetyequipment Check weatherforecastsandtidetimes Remain vigilantandavoidcrocodilesatalltimes Camping invessels Non-motorised boats designated fishcleaningfacility Cleaning fishwithin50mofawaterbody, unlessina Commercial fishing Taking crabs Processed bait(exceptincoastalareas) Live baiting Nets, firearms,spearsortraps live bait) Fish caughtintheparkcanbeusedasbait(thoughnever Single hookrigsandlures Landing nets(forlandingfishonly) FISHING AND BOATING http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/ Fishing inKakadu Restrictions SECTION 6 26 SECTION6 Restrictions • • • • • • • • • DETERRING BATSDETERRING removing excess developing fruitontreesand fruit bytyingbagsaround Reduce theavailabilityof landlord remove trees-speaktoyour A permitisrequiredtotrimor with atarpaulin droppings bycoveringvehicles Prevent damagefrombat neighbours Always consideryour consistent Action mustbepersistentand be effective air horns,bangingonpots)can in treesandloudnoises(e.g. In theinitialstages,sprinklers not after colonies becomeestablished, Action mustbetakenbefore the NT Bats areaprotectedspeciesin Do nothandlebats landlord iftheythinksuchactionisrequired. a permitfromParks Australia. Residentscancontacttheir move on.InJabiru,treescannotbetrimmedorremovedwithout suitable roostingtrees)andtodeterthemfrequentlyuntilthey to lookoutfor‘scout’ bats(thefirstofthecolonytoidentify Residents wishingtoretainabat-freeyardareencouraged Deterrents suchasnoiseandsprinklerscanbeeffectiveinthis. taken donotharmthebats. the batcolonydoesnothaveyoungandprovidedthatactions Jabiru residentscandeterbatsfromroostingintrees,aslong humans canbreach Australian environmentallaw. However, colony isestablished,significantdisturbancestothemby All flyingfoxesareprotectedspeciesintheNT. Onceabat cause noise,damageandhealthconcernsforJabiruresidents. large numbers. These large camps of Little Red Flying Foxes can of theyearinJabirubeforemovingon,andcongregatevery Red FlyingFoxesaremigratory, oftenspending afewmonths in Jabiruallyearroundandcongregatesmallnumbers.Little relevant toJabiruresidents.BlackFlyingFoxesoftenremain While thetwospeciesaresimilar, therearesomekeydifferences native specieswithinKakaduNationalPark. flowers, includingeucalyptblossoms,andtheypollinatemany Their dietconsistsmainlyoffruit,nectarandthepollen the ecosystemandbiodiversityofKakaduregion. flying aroundtown. Thesemegabatsplayanimportantrolein megabats commontotheNT whichareoftenseenintreesand and theLittleRedFlyingFox(Pteropusscapulatus).Bothare to JabiruresidentsaretheBlackFlyingFox(Pteropus Alecto) Kakadu ishometoanumberofbatspecies. The mostobvious in humans,all threeofthesewerein Queensland andallcases There havebeen onlythreedocumented casesof ABL infection walking nearbatroosting areas. pose ariskofexposureto ABL, nordoliving,playing or Coming intocontactwith batfaeces,urineorblooddoesnot membrane exposure)orontoapre-existingbreak intheskin. also bygettingbatsalivaintheeyes,noseormouth (mucous saliva entersthehumanbody, usuallybyabiteorscratch,but ABL canbetransmittedfrombatstohumanswhen infectedbat estimated thatbetween1%and7%ofbatsmaycarry thisvirus. which causesaseriousandusuallyfataldiseasein humans.Itis carry Australian batlyssavirus(ABL), avirussimilartorabies Like all Australian bats,flyingfoxeshavethepotentialto HEALTH RISK 6.7 BATS Restrictions SECTION 6 27 SECTION6 Restrictions • • • advised toalwaystakethefollowingprecautions: have died. To avoid ABL, Jabiruresidentsare skin, flushtheareathoroughlywithwaterfor nose ormouth,apre-existingbreakinyour If batsalivacomesintocontactwithyoureyes, immediate medicaladvice soap andwater, applyantisepticandseek thoroughly foraminimumof5minuteswith If bittenorscratchedbyabat,washthewound Do nothandlebats,eveniftheyareinjured • • ground, contactParkson(08)89381121. If youfindasickorinjuredbat,batonthe exposure asyoumayrequirerabiesvaccination on 89228044immediatelyfollowinganybat or theCentreforDiseaseControlinDarwin Contact JabiruHealthCentreon89792018 advice several minutesandseekimmediatemedical Education SECTION 7 28 SECTION7 Education Education Jabiru Principal: LearneDunne F: (08)89383344 P: (08)89383333 Jabiru Area School Jabiru Area School of Australia, Parks Australia and Gagudju Association that with Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation,Energy Resources Jabiru Area Schoolhasestablished productivepartnerships mentors. Park Rangersand Traditional Ownersas theirteachersand excursions withinKakadu NationalParkwithspecialist students. Within thisprogramstudentsparticipateinweekly also offerstheJuniorParkRangersprogramfor Year 6 In partnershipwithKakaduNationalParkJabiru Area School success, achievementandfuturepathways. student leadership,support,rolemodellingandoverall student the girlsandboysacademiesofferastrongdiscipline of for Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanderyoungwomen.Both girls andsetsouttoimproveeducationhealth outcomes for Indigenousboysfrom Years 5to12.Star Academy isfor boys academy, offeredthroughtheClontarf Foundation,is for bothboysandgirlsthroughnationalacademies. The framework. Italsooffersastudent-centredsupportprogram in cultureandhistory, formspartoftheschoolcurriculum Indigenous studentstoensurethatalocalisedcurriculum,rich for Indigenousstudents,andstaffareworkingcloselywith Jabiru Area Schoolisdedicatedtoimprovingtheoutcomes students. offers a Trade Training Centreprogramformiddleandsenior academic andvocationalpathways.Jabiru Area Schoolalso support ofdedicatedstaffresultinginstudentshavingmany of subjectstaughtbyveryexperiencedteachers,withthe type ofdeliveryisthatstudentscanchoosefromalarge range with otherstudentsacrossthe Territory. The benefitofthis students enrolinsubjectstaughtthroughvideoconferencing Open EducationCentreandthrough@SchoolsNT, where through enrollinginsubjectsofferedatNorthern Territory Academic pathwaysareofferedtostudentsinthesenioryears and training,focussingonjobsforschoolleavers. service deliveryintheearlyyearsandvocationaleducation capacity through improved governance, leadership, integrating supporting studentstolearnandachieve. The schoolbuilds Jabiru Area Schoolstaffareexperiencedanddedicatedto to successfullyfulfiltheSchoolmission“Live,Learn,Lead”. experienced teachersandsupportstafftoenableallstudents for studentsfromPreschoolto Year 12.JabiruSchoolhas Jabiru Area Schooloffersauniqueeducationexperience 7.1 JABIRU AREA SCHOOL

Education SECTION 7 29 SECTION7 Education about enrolment. to lookaroundtheschool,meetstaffandstudentsenquire Please phonetomakeanappointmentwiththecampusPrincipal curriculum andschooltoworkpathways. better resourcesandtheflexibilitytodelivermoreengaging collectively enabletheschooltoprovidegreateropportunities, notice. Charles DarwinUniversityofficeinJabiruiscloseduntilfurther equipment hirecontacttheDoB. further informationregardingtraining,funding,facilitiesand and fundstrainingintheJabiru West Arnhem Region.For funding forthedeliveryoftraining.DoBfacilitates,coordinates The centrealsoactsasamaincontactpointforDoBprogram centres withinthe West Arnhem Region. main contactpointfortheDoBregionalandremotetraining Regional CentreisstaffedbythreeDoBemployeesandthe rooms thatareavailableforusetothepublic. The DoB The Facilityalsooffersanarrayofspaciousandquiettraining Government agencystaffandexternaltrainingproviders. Department’s businessactivitiesandaccommodatescross DoB’s RegionalCentreisthemainregionalhubforall Training Centre. Department’s RegionalCentre,formerlyknownastheJabiru The DepartmentofBusiness(DoB)ownsandoperatesthe 7.2 7.3 CHARLES (CDU) DARWIN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF

BUSINESS (DOB)

1 Van Delft Street, Jabiru E: [email protected] P: (08)89466352 UniversityCharles Darwin Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS W: E: [email protected] M: 0417979818 P: (08)89436377 ofBusinessDepartment www.dob.nt.gov.au CLOSED 8.00am -4.30pm Churches SECTION 8 30 SECTION8 Churches Churches Donation binsatJabiru Town Plaza P: (08)89411244 CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. LindsayParkhill M: 0458289956 P: (08)89792250 UNITING CHURCH and 4thSundayofeverymonthat10:00am. Church locatedon Tasman Crescent. The serviceisthe2nd The UnitingChurchServiceisheldatSt.PetersCatholic held at9amonthe1stand3rdSundaysofeverymonth. Catholic Churchlocatedon Tasman Crescent. The service is The CatholicUnitingChurchServiceisheldatSt.Peters arrange collectionordropoff. bins pleasecontacttheUnitingChurchon(08)8979 2250to For larger sizedonationsthatcannotbedepositedinthe the redandwhitebinslocatedoutsideJabiru Town Plaza. household goods.Smallsizedonationscanbedeposited in The UnitingChurchwelcomesdonationofclothingand 8.2 8.1 8.3 St. Peters Catholic Church CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITING CHURCH (FRONTIER SERVICES) DONATIONS

Shopping SECTION 9 31 SECTION9 Shopping Shopping be made. Foodland hasadeliandbutchershop,onlineorderscan fruit andvegetables,freshbreadbarbecuechickens. hardware goods,varietycolddrinks,arangeoffresh and souvenirs,standardpharmaceuticalsupplies,clothing, stock. Foodlandsellscampingandfishingequipment,gifts be madetoorderfoodthatmaynotnormallykeptin Plaza andstocksawiderangeofgroceries.Requestscan The FoodlandSupermarketislocatedintheJabiru Town newsagency isalsothepostofficeagentinJabiru. fishing tackleandtoysisa Tattslotto outlet. The Plaza sellingmagazines,newspapers,gifts,artsupplies, The Two RiversNewsagencyislocatedintheJabiru Town 9.1 9.2 Jabiru Plaza TWO RIVERS NEWSAGENCY TWO FOODLAND SUPERMARKET

Public holidays Sun CLOSED Sat Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS P: (08)89792020 TWO RIVERSNEWSAGENCY Hours maychangeinwet season Sun Sat Mon-Fri OPENING HOURS F: (08)89793020 P: (08)89792077 SUPERMARKETFOODLAND 9.00am -1.00pm 9.00am -3.00pm 9.00am -5.30pm CLOSED 9.00am -12.00pm 9.00am -5.00pm Shopping SECTION 9 32 SECTION9 Shopping Jabiru Airport Jabiru Golf Course Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS F: (08)89792812 P: (08)89792001 PUMA SERVICE STATION Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS P: (08)89792481 AIRPORT GIFTSHOP Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS http://www.marrawuddi.com.au/ P: (08)89792777 MARRAWUDDI ARTS &CULTURE Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS(GIFT SHOP) F: (08)89799098 P: (08)89799000 HOTEL MERCURE KAKADUCROCODILE 6.30am -8.30pm 7.30am -4.30pm 9.00am -4.30pm 6.00am -11.00pm art isondisplayandcanbepurchasedfromthehotel. hours from6.00amto11.00pm sevendaysaweek. Aboriginal by theGagudju Association, featuresagiftshop,withtrading The MercureKakaduCrocodileHotel,whichisownedinpart Aboriginal artsandcrafts,booksgiftscoffee. building onGregoryPlace.Itstocksawiderangeoflocal Marrawuddi GalleryislocatedatformerKakaduBakery drinks. books, t-shirts,jewellery, Aboriginal art,gifts,snacks and approximately 6kmfromJabiru. The souvenirshopsells The Airport giftshopislocatedattheJabiru Airport, 004. For emergency roadsideserviceonlycallmobile:0427792 There isalsoan ATM locatedattheservicestation. tyres andwindscreensonallmakesmodelsofvehicles. and carriesoutservicerepairs,includingairconditioning, the servicestationoperatesamodernmechanicalworkshop foods, films,fishingandcampinggearice.Inaddition, station sellspetrol,diesel,barbecuegas,papers,groceries,hot Association. Itisalsothelocal AANT contractor. The service close tothecentreoftownandisownedbyGagudju The JabiruServiceStationislocatedonLakesideDrive 9.4 9.3 9.5 9.6 AIRPORT GIFT SHOP JABIRU STATION SERVICE MARRAWUDDI GALLERY CROCODILEMERCURE KAKADU HOTEL

Recreation SECTION 10 33 SECTION10 Recreation Recreation other enquries. Contact thepoolon89799447regardingentryfeesorany passes andseasontickets. casual basisorthroughthepurchaseofdiscountedmulti-visit gymnasium areavailableforusebyresidentsandvisitorsona The poolisstaffedbyqualifiedlifeguards.Boththeand Children aged12andunderswimforfree. pleasant surrounds. barbecue areaandchildren’s playequipment,allsetin ropes, separategymnasium,kiosk,coveredtoddlers’ pool, an Olympic-sizedswimmingpoolwithshadesailandlane Day, New Year’s DayandGoodFriday. The complexfeatures Gymnasium isopeneverydayoftheyearexceptChristmas The Alberto LugliettiMemorialSwimmingPooland additional informationcontact theJabiruGolfClub. at thebar. Snackscanbepurchased atselectedtimes. For accessories suchasgloves,balls,teesandshirtsare available Patrons andvisitorscanhirebuggiesclubs.Other junior golf,socialindividual,spouseand family. include: ordinary, countrygolf,social,student/ holes. There arevariousmembershipcategorieswhich The Jabirugolfcoursehasabeautifulsceniclayout ofnine • • • in Jabiruforusebyresidentsandvisitors. West Arnhem RegionalCouncilmaintainsthreesportingovals 10.1 10.2 10.3 for organised sportingactivitiesshouldcontactCouncil. training. Sportingclubsorgroupswishingtousetheovals Arnhem Ovalisequippedwithnetfacilitiesforcricket cricket Brockman Ovalisusedfor Australian Rulesfootballand union, rugbyleague,andtouchfootball. towers andcanbeusedforsportsincludingsoccer, rugby Magela Fieldisamulti-purposefacilityequippedwithlight POOL AND GYMNASIUM SPORTING OVALS GOLF

Albert Luglietti Memorial Swimming Pool Sun Sat Fri Mon -Thurs OPENING HOURS E: [email protected] W: F: (08)89792117 P: (08)89792575 JABIRU GOLFCLUB E: [email protected] W: www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au P: (08)89799444 COUNCIL WEST ARNHEMREGIONAL Tues, Thursonly Sat (1 October to31May) Additional Wet seasonhours Public holidays12.00pm–6.30pm Tue/Thu 12.30pm–6.00pm Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm–6.30pm OPENING HOURS P: (08)89799447 POOL ANDGYMNASIUM www.jabirugolfclub.com.au 6.00am -8.00am 9.00am -6.30pm 10.00am-6.00pm 10.00am-11.59pm 4.00pm-11.59pm 4.00pm-11.00pm Recreation SECTION 10 34 SECTION10 Recreation Jabiru Area SchoolMPA Lake Jabiru Park 10.5 page. community, howeveryou canfollowtheClub’s Facebook The Alligator FishingClubInciscurrentlynotactiveinthe photography, particularlyatsunset. walking dogsandjogging,providesvantagepointsfor A 2.5kmtrailaroundthelakeissuitableforactivitiessuchas crocodiles. Swimming inthelakeisprohibitedduetoriskof facilities, achildren’s playground,andpublicconveniences. Jabiru LakeonCivicDrive. The areafeaturesfree barbecue West Arnhem RegionalCouncil,locatedontheedgeof Lake JabiruParkisapublicleisurefacilitymaintainedby For details,contactCouncil. basketball competitionsareconductedthroughouttheyear. are locatedatLakesideDrive.Seasonalnetball,tennisand Council maintainstennis,netballandbasketballcourtswhich of sportsavailableinJabiru. contact the West Arnhem RegionalCouncilforacompletelist Check the‘What’s On’ columnin The West Arnhem Wire or few. shooting, golf,touchfootball,netballandbowlstonamea Enthusiasts canenjoytennis,soccer, basketball, AFL, Jabiru hasawidevarietyofsports,clubsandassociations. bookings contact West Arnhem RegionalCouncil. week tothegeneralpublicandalsocommunitygroups. For Jabiru CommunityHallisavailableforhire7days per 10.4 10.6 10.7 FISHING CLUB CLUBS, SPORTS AND ASSOCIATIONS COMMUNITY HALL LAKE JABIRU PARK

Recreation SECTION 10 35 SECTION10 Recreation on KinchelaRoad. fitness circuitforadultsissituatedattheedgeofMagelaField Park, MagelaFieldandattheswimmingpoolcomplex. A Play equipmentforyoungerchildrenislocatedatJabiruLake National Park. and approvedroutes,contactthepermitssectionatKakadu overnight bushwalk.Formoreinformationaboutthisprocess a permitisrequiredforanyoneintendingtoundertakean and ahighleveloffitness.Duetosafetyculturalreasons, physically demanding,requiringexcellentnavigationskills experienced bushwalkers. They areunmarkedandvery Extended overnightbushwalksarealsoavailableforvery • • • these walks: certain timesoftheyear. Forinformationandadviceabout rugged country. Someofthesewalksmayonlybeopenat tracks andboardwalks,tomorestrenuousdaywalksthrough length anddifficulty, fromshort,wheelchair-accessible paved variety ofnaturalandculturalfeatures. These walksvaryin tracks throughoutKakaduNationalParkshowcasingawide There aremanyclearlymarkedandwell-maintainedwalking • • • camping sitesrequireapermit.Formoreinformation: Kakadu NationalPark.Someofthemoreremote bush are commerciallyoperated,whileothersmanaged by with nopotablewaterorwastedisposal.Somecampgrounds showers andswimmingpools,throughtobushcamping areas various levelsoffacilities,fromgeneratorzones,hotwater Throughout Kakadu,therearearangeofcampgroundswith 10.8 10.9 10.10 Visit Bowali Visitor Centre www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/pub/visitor-guide.pdf Download KakaduNationalPark’s Visitor Guideat html Visit http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/walks. Visit Bowali Visitor Centre www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/pub/visitor-guide.pdf Download KakaduNationalPark’s Visitor Guide athttp:// trip/camping-and-caravans.html Visit http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/plan-your- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT BUSHWALKING

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http:// Gunlom, KakaduNational Park Kakadu Bird Week atBowali Visitor Centre Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS P: (08)89381140 NATIONAL PARK PERMITS SECTION,KAKADU Mon -Sun 8.00am-5.00pm OPENING HOURS P: (08)89381121 BOWALI VISITORCENTRE CLOSED 9.00am -4.00pm Recreation SECTION 10 36 SECTION10 Recreation Sports andRecreation Unit 72Arnhem Cadets LandArmy Jabiru Art andCraft group E: LiseSeini [email protected] P: 0426077493 JABIRU ARTS &CRAFTS M: James on0439086760 SOCIAL SOCCER P: Andyon0428792048 ARMY CADETS P: Clinton0417890826 JABIRU PISTOL CLUB a rangeoftrainingactivities,camps,eventsandmore. Kakadu formingtheJabiruUnit. They regularlyparticipatein Indigenous Army Cadets(RIAC),with30cadetsfromaround Unit 72 Arnhem Land Army CadetsareapartoftheRemote Wire orjoinourFacebookpageforinformation. up-and-coming gamesonthecommunitynotice boards, in The escarpment inthebackground.Keepaneyeoutfordetailsof and enjoythegamewithaviewofspectacular Arnhem free entrywithacanteenonsiteforourhomegames.Come 5:30pm atthehomegroundofBrockmanOval. There is games. Training ison Tuesday and Thursday eveningsfrom based competitionwithamixtureofbothDarwinandhome region. They playthroughoutthewetseasoninDarwin- consists ofadultplayersfromtheJabiruandGunbalanya The JabiruBombers AFL Club wasestablishedin1982and Wednesday nightsat6pmwhengamesareheld. participate. training/games aremixedandnoskillsnecessaryto where peopleplayandtrainforfunfitness.Senior The Kakadufootballcommunityisasocialsoccergroup SOCCER 10.11 knowledge thatisalsowelcome.Costformaterialsonly. art orcraftexperienceskillsandwouldliketoshareyour people withsimilarinterests,comeondown.Ifyouhave No experiencerequired.Ifyouwanttolearnandmeetother for location). private residential residence (contact Lise Seini on The Jabiru Art andCraftgroupmeeton Tuesday nightsata 10.13 10.14 10.12 ARMY CADETS ARMYCADETS AFL ART AND CRAFT

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Recreation SECTION 10 37 SECTION10 Recreation Deadly RunnersFacebookpageformoreinformation. Friday afternoonfrom5.30pmattheMagelaOval. Visit their sessions, atyourownpace,eachMonday, Wednesday and healthy livinglifestyle. All arewelcometojoininthetraining others, challengethemselves,encourageandparticipateina The Kakadu Deadly Runners is for people who want to inspire information on Thursday eveningsforclubpractice.CallClintmore competitors fromallover Australia. Membersmeetmost itself holdsanannual Action PistolOpeneventwhichattracts Members competeatastateandnationalleveltheclub Club thatspecialisesinNRA Action PistolCompetition. The JabiruPistolClubisaregisteredNorthern Territory Gun more updates. out. Noexperiencenecessary. ChecktheirFacebookpagefor pop alongtotheJabiruPoolon Wednesdays at5pmandtryit swimming poolintogoals.Peopleofallagesarewelcometo teams competetomanoeuvreapuckacrossthebottomof Underwater hockeyisanon-contactsportinwhichtwo page formoreupdates. trainings eachweekandhavesomefun.Checktheir Facebook involved inanywayareencouragedtoturnupforboth players, parentsandcommunitymemberswhowanttobe Wednesdays at4:45pm–6pmMagelaOval,Jabiru. All the JabiruJuniorBushratz. Training iseveryMondayand Junior rugbyunionhasbeenresurrectedinJabiruwith 10.16 10.15 10.17 10.18 KAKADU DEADLYKAKADU RUNNERS JABIRU PISTOL CLUB JABIRU UNDERWATER HOCKEY JABIRU JUNIOR BUSHRATZ 0417 890826.

Jabiru activities Library Jabiru Bombers Jabiru Pistol Club Kakadu Deadly Runners Children's Services and Activities SECTION 11 38 SECTION11 Children’s Services Children's Jabiru Childcare Centre Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPERATING HOURS E: [email protected] F: (08)89792488 P: (08)89792247 CHILDCARE CENTRE CLOSED 7.30am -5.00pm equipment. a large grassyandshadyoutdoor areawithavarietyofplay The well-equippedcentreislocatedinJabiruPlazaandhas reflect eachfamily’s diversity. eating habitsandpractices,includemulticulturalfoodsto Staff providenutritionallybalancedmeals,encouragehealthy fun educationalprogramtothefamiliesofJabiru. Services NationalRegulationstoprovideahighqualityand the NationalQualityFrameworkandEducationCare and itsdedicatedearlychildhoodeducatorsworkinlinewith break overtheChristmasandNew Year period. The centre Jabiru ChildcareCentreoperatesyearround,withatwoweek children frombirthupto5yearsofage. Centre, alicensed,longday-careproviderthatcatersfor West Arnhem RegionalCounciloperatestheJabiruChildcare posted ontheJabiruPlaygroupFacebookpage. Changes toPlaygrouporspecialactivities willbe Courthouse on Tuesdays from9.30am –11.00am. Playgroup isheldatLakeJabiruParkorthe Association. other. JabiruPlaygroupisamemberoftheNT Playgroup also offersparentstheopportunitytonetworkwitheach young childrenwithmusic,craft,andcreativeplay. Playgroup Playgroup givesparentsthechancetobeinvolvedwiththeir together. parents andtheirchildrenupto5yearsofagecanget Playgroup offersarelaxedandfriendlyatmospherewhere word ofmouthisalways thesafestwayoffindingasitter. bulletin boardandoutsidetheJabiruPostOffice boxesbut Babysitters advertisetheirservicesontheJabiru Foodland 11.1 11.2 11.3 CHILDCARE CENTRE PLAYGROUP BABYSITTERS SERVICES &ACTIVITIES SERVICES

Accommodation and Meals SECTION 12 39 SECTION12 Accommodation andMeals Accommodation the Jabirulocalsdiscount. food isalsoavailablefromtherestaurant. Ask stafftoreceive breakfast, lunchanddinner(reservationsessential). Takeaway can bedoneatthehotel. The restaurantisopendaily for deal onmeals. There isafunctionroomforhire. Tour bookings dry season. Callaheadinthewetseasontogetagreatlocals accommodation isstronglyrecommended,especiallyduringthe a giftshop,diningroomandbar. Bookinginadvancefor The hotelfeatures110 guestrooms,apoolforhotelguests, inside air-conditioned eatingarea. also offersfreshbreadandbarbecuechickens. Thereisalsoan sausage rollsaswellcoffee. Thedelicancaterforeventsand including freshly-madesandwiches,rolls,hotmeals,piesand Jabiru Foodlandhasaselectionoffoodsavailablefortakeaway, discount. Best Wayside InnDining. Ask staff toreceivetheJabirulocals 2014 AHA GoldPlate Award andfinalistfor20152016 Kakadu LodgePoolsideBarandBistroisthewinnerof quantities ofalcoholsoldtoeachpersononadailybasis. The guests andcampers. There areself-imposedrestrictionsonthe Kakadu Lodgehasatakeawayalcohollicenceforallin-house to usethepoolwithpurchaseofamealordrink. goods, andaswimmingpool.ResidentsofJabiruarepermitted unpowered campingsites,asmallshopthatsellsvarietyof has self-contained,air-conditioned cabins,bothpoweredand The KakaduLodgeandCaravanPark,locatedonJabiruDrive, 12.1 12.3 12.2 JABIRU FOODLAND SUPERMARKET KAKADU LODGEKAKADU AND CARAVAN PARK CROCODILEMERCURE KAKADU HOTEL

Kakadu LodgeandCaravan Park Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS:BAR Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS:BISTRO P: (08)89792422 PARK KAKADU LODGE ANDCARAVAN F: (08)89799098 P: (08)89799000 HOTEL MERCURE KAKADUCROCODILE Sun Sat Mon-Fri OPENING HOURS F: (08)89793020 P: (08)89792077 SUPERMARKETFOODLAND AND MEALS 4.00pm -10.00pm 5.00pm -9.00pm 9.00am -1.00pm 9.00am -3.00pm 9.00am -5.30pm Accommodation and Meals SECTION 12 40 SECTION12 Accommodation andMeals Cooinda LodgeKakadu—Yellow Waters Mon -Sun Wet Season Mon -Sun SeasonDry STORE GENERAL RETAIL ANDGIFT (seasonal) Mon -Sun BAR Mon -Sun Wet Season Mon -Sun SeasonDry OPENING HOURS F: (08)89790148 P: (08)89791500 COOINDA LODGE KAKADU Sun Sat Fri Mon-Thurs BAR OPENING HOURS Mon-Friday CAFE OPENING HOURS (no alcohol) W: or [email protected] E: [email protected] F: (08)89792117 P: (08)89792575 JABIRU GOLFCLUB www.jabirugolfclub.com.au 10.00am -6.00pm 10.00am -11.59pm 3.30pm -11.59pm 3.30pm -11.00pm 7.00am -2.00pm 6.00am -6.00pm 6.00am -8.00pm 10.00am -10.00pm 6.00am -7.00pm 6.00am -8.00pm coverage is Telstra. An ATM isavailableforcashoutfacilities. The onlymobile and asmallerpooldesignatedforLodgeguestsonly. which canbeusedbyJabiruresidentsifamealispurchased, friends oralfrescodining. There isalarge swimmingpool, air conditionedrestaurantforeitherarelaxingdrinkwithyour Other facilitiesincludetheBarraBarandBistroMimi’s for matesrateswhenbookingthehotel. Locals ratesareavailableforNT residentssobesuretoask machines forguestuse. Bathroom facilitiesareavailablewithwashinganddrying campground has100poweredsitesand200unpoweredsites. and ironingboard,teacoffeemakingfacilities. The (individually controlled)andhaveatelevision,fridge,iron camping sites. The lodgeroomsareair-conditioned powered camping/caravansitesandupto200unpowered Cooinda LodgeKakaduprovides48lodgerooms,100 flights andcruises. to self-driveand/ortakeadvantageofdedicatedday tours, location forindependenttravellerstobasethemselves inorder home-made bakedgoods. Anbinik KakaduResortistheideal (open seasonally)whichprovidesauthentic Thai dishesand a tourbookingdesk. The resort alsofeaturesarestaurant pool, seasonalrestaurant,guestlaundromat,barbecuesand cooking equipmentareallavailable.Facilitiesincludeanew options includeteaandcoffeemakingfacilities,fridge bathrooms anddaybedsonthedeck. Accommodation latest edition, Anbinik suiteroomscompletewithcourtyard two bedroomcabins;powereden-suitevansitesandthe bush bungalows;air-conditioned doublerooms;spacious offers fivedifferentaccommodationoptions:itsunique Anbinik KakaduResort,formerlyLakeviewParkKakadu, 12.4 12.5 COOINDA LODGE KAKADU ANBINIK RESORT KAKADU

Accommodation and Meals SECTION 12 41 SECTION12 Accommodation andMeals guests. features a9-holegolfcourseandhireclubsareavailableto Takeaway alcoholisavailabletomembersonly. The clubalso KENO, dartboard, ATM andanoutdoorsittingarea. available attheclubincludeFatSam’s Cafe,pooltable, The GolfClubwelcomesmembersandvisitors.Facilities 6pm.Visit FatSamsCafeFacebook pagetofindoutmore. Fat Samsprovidesdinneroptions Wednesday andFridayfrom also onoffer. dine-in. Coffee,smoothiesandaselectionofbakedgoodsare breakfast, snackandlunchoptionswhicharetakeawayor to ‘FatSamsCafe’.FatSam’s providesawidevarietyof The JabiruGolfClubislocatedonDriveandhome 12.6 Jabiru Golf Club JABIRU GOLF CLUB

Sun Sat Fri Mon-Thurs OPENING HOURS W: E: [email protected] F: (08)89792117 P: (08)89792575 JABIRU GOLFCLUB www.jabirugolfclub.com.au 10.00am -6.00pm 10.00am -11.59pm 3.30pm -11.59pm 3.30pm -11.00pm Services SECTION 13 42 SECTION13 Services Services W: E: [email protected] F: (08)89792488 M: 0439799164 P: (08)8979947 CARESERVICESCOMMUNITY W: E: [email protected] F: (08)89792488 P: (08)89799444 WEST ARNHEMREGIONALCOUNCIL www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au/ www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Council include: Some oftheservicesprovidedby West Arnhem Regional database.shtml andsearchunderJ. a JusticeofthePeace,visithttp://www.nt.gov.au/justice/ For acompletelistofpeopleinJabiruwhomayserveas home maintenance. respite, counsellingsupport, informationandadvocacy transport, domesticassistance –personallaundry, carer personal care,meals,social support,cultural include clientcarecoordination, centrebasedactivities, Services varyforeachclientbasedontheirneeds, butmay Insurance Scheme(NDIS) • DisabilitySupportServicethroughtheNational Disability • The CommonwealthHomeSupportProgram(CHSP);and • HomeCarePackages(HCPs) support services. WARC providesservicesthrough: their ownhomesbyprovidingcare,maintenance andsocial which assistspeopletoleadqualitylivesandremain livingin Community CareServicesthroughoutJabiruandKakadu West Arnhem RegionalCouncil(WARC) provides 13.1 13.2 13.3 Power & Water connection/disconnectionformprocessing Stall holderpermitsinthetownship Key cuttingandpassportphotos Laminating, printingandphotocopying Mobile phoneandprinterinkcollectionrecycling Dog registration ERISS housingtenancy Sport andrecreationprograms Teleconference facilitiesandmeetingroomhire Town hall,recreationandsportsfacilityhire Landfill andrecyclingoperations Centrelink Aged CareandDisabilityServices Childcare Centre Swimming poolandgymnasium Jabiru PublicLibraryand WiFi access WEST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES

Services SECTION 13 43 SECTION13 Services decisions aboutyourpayments. The JabiruCentrelink Agent isnotabletomakepaymentsor • • • • • • • agent whocanassistyou: entrance isadjacenttotheparkinglot.Centrelinkhasatrained Plaza, inthesamebuildingasCommunityHall. The The CentrelinkRegionalCentreislocatedintheJabiru Town sniffing. addressing issuessuchas alcoholmanagementandpetrol of socioeconomicinitiatives aswellleadingotherprojects boarding collegeforlocal Indigenousstudents,fundsarange businesses, hasconstructedamulti-milliondollar residential The Corporationownsandoperatesanumberof localretail region, placingparticularfocusoneducationand training. funded anextensivesocioeconomicreformagenda inthe In recentyearstheGAChasdevelopedandindependently involved inmanyaspectsofcommunitydevelopment. economic strategiestoassistMirarrpost-mining and is Jabiluka MineralLease. The GAChasdevelopedlong-term National Park,includingtheRangerProject Area andthe which JabiruislocatedaswellotherareaswithinKakadu who arethe Traditional Aboriginal Ownersofthelandon established, managedandcontrolledbytheMirarrpeople Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation(GAC)isanorganisation • • • • Associations: In theKakaduRegiontherearefourmain Aboriginal 13.4 13.5 To fillout and lodgeCentrelinkforms To usethecomputer To usethefaxandphotocopymachines To usethetelephonetoringIndigenousCallCentre Centrelink office In bookinganappointmentifnecessary, atyournearest In referringyoutootherCentrelinkservices In answeringbasicquestionsonpaymentsandservices Warnbi Aboriginal Corporation Djabulukgu Aboriginal Association Gagudju Association Inc. Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation(GAC) CENTRELINK AGENTS ABORIGINAL ASSOCIATIONS

P: (08)89793333 CORPORATION WARNBI ABORIGINAL P: (08)89383200 ASSOCIATION DJABULUKGU ABORIGINAL P: (08)89222666 GAGUDJU ASSOCIATION P: (08)89792200 CORPORATION GUNDJEIHMI ABORIGINAL Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS Indigenous callcentre: 1800136380 [email protected]: F: (08)89793985 P: (08)89793891or2011 CENTRELINK AGENTS CLOSED 1.00pm -3.30pm 9.00am -12.00pm Services SECTION 13 44 SECTION13 Services Jabiru Public Library Sun CLOSED Sat Weds -Fri Tues Mon CLOSED OPENING HOURS www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au catalogue: Online library P: (08)89799460 JABIRU PUBLICLIBRARY 9.30am -12.30pm 10.30am -4.30pm 10.30am -5.30pm contractual workforotherlocalorganisations andbusinesses. Kakadu region.Italsoprovidesmunicipalservicesand for localindigenouspeoplelivingintheJabiruand Program (CDP),whichprovidesemploymentopportunities administration oftheCommunityDevelopmentEmployment Warnbi Aboriginal Corporation’s mainobjectiveisthe Wilderness LodgeatCannonHill. the BorderStoreatEast Alligator andHawkDreaming Resort, GuluyambiRiverCruises, Arnhemlander Tours, ventures includetherecentlyexpanded Anbinik Kakadu sustainable employmentCurrentlysomeoftheirbusiness strong economicdevelopmentfocusinwhichitcreates Management functionunderNjanjmaRangersandhasa and socialservices.DAIhasamerging ConservationLand up employmentopportunitieswithinitsenterprises,cultural with astrongemphasisonupskillinglocalBininjtotake Gunbalanya. Itisacommunitydevelopmentorganisation is madeuptraditionalclangroupsbetweenJabiruand Djabulukgu Aboriginal Association’s (DAI)membership Park. involvement withinJabiru Township andKakadu National The Association iscurrentlypursuingfurtherbusiness Lodge Kakadu,whichincludesthe Yellow Water tours. holdings intheKakaduCrocodileHotelandCooinda include theleaseofservicestationatJabiruandshare its members. The associationhasbusinessinterests,which area groupedtogethertoprovideservicesandassistance of variousclansthroughoutthegeneralKakaduNationalPark The Gagudju Association membershipcomprisesofanumber and craftactivities forchildren. Contact thelibrary forinformationabout regularstorytime access isalsoavailable. of abondwhichisrefunded onceallloansarecleared. WiFi Short termresidentsmay borrowfromthelibraryonpayment Territory. both withintheJabiruLibrary, oranywhereintheNorthern online catalogueenablesuserstosearchforresources held the materialscontainedwithinKakaduCollection. An in the‘OurStory’ onlinelocalhistoryresource,aswell New residentsandvisitorstotheregionmaybeinterested audio CDs,videos,DVDsandeducationalCDROMs. also browsethrougharangeofmagazines,talking books, and picturebooksforyoungchildren.Libraryusers can adult andjuniorfiction,non-fiction,referencematerials Jabiru PublicLibraryoffersavariedcollection,including 13.6 PUBLIC LIBRARY

Services SECTION 13 45 SECTION13 Services Please contacttheNLCdirectlyfor Arnhem Landpermits. visitors wishingtovisit Aboriginal landin Arnhem Land. Jabiru RegionalOfficeissuespermitsforbusinesspeopleand representing Aboriginal landownersinthe Top End. The The NorthernLandCouncil(NLC)isapeakbody provided asJobfindisaJobServices Australiaprovider. number ofcommunities.Nofeesorcharges applyforservices delivers variousIndigenousEmploymentProgrammesina Australia programstojobseekersacross Australia andalso, employers around Australia. JobfinddeliversJobServices locations, Jobfindhasmatchedover330,000candidateswith Corporation. With 130metropolitan,regionalandremote of entrylevelstaffandismanagedby Warnbi Aboriginal Jobfind Centre Australiaisaleadingrecruitmentprovider Kakadu NationalParkHeadquarterson(08)89381100. become anauthorisedwildlifecarerinKakadu,pleasecontact have beenauthorisedtodosobyKakaduNationalPark. including Jabiru,itisillegaltocareforwildlifeunlessyou National Parkforassistanceandinstructions.InKakadu, If youencounterinjuredwildlife,pleasecontactKakadu to arrangevisits. Please contacttheHowardSprings Veterinary Clinicdirectly refer orbereferredbyother organisations. region. The service isfreetoaccess,andindividualscanself promotion andcommunitycapacitybuildingevents inthe family education),communityactivities,andorganise health workshops tothecommunity(suchassuicideprevention and working withchildrenandfamilies,theservicewill offer and South Alligator areasof West Arnhem. As wellas emotional wellbeingandcapabilityservicesforthe Jabiru local residents),charged withdeliveringfamilyorientated a CaseManagerandFamilyEducator(bothofwho are CatholicCare hasrecentlyopenedanofficeinJabiruwith INJURED WILDLIFE AND CARING FOR WILDLIFE 13.7 13.8 13.10 13.9JOBFINDCENTRE VETERINARY NORTHERN LAND COUNCIL CATHOLICCARE NT

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Mon - Weds OPENING HOURS E: [email protected] M: 0474229659 P: (08)89792266 CATHOLICCARE NT(JABIRU) Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS F: (08)89381999 P: (08)89793333 JOBFIND CENTRE Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS W: F: (08)89792650 P: (08)89383000 NORTHERN COUNCIL LAND www.nlc.org.au CLOSED 7.30am -4.00pm 8.30am -5.00pm CLOSED 8.00am -4.30pm Mechanical Repairs and Fuel SECTION 14 46 SECTION14 Mechanical repairs and fuel Mechanical (Emergency service only) (Emergency service A/H: 0427792004 P: (08)89792001 JABIRU SERVICE STATION and_Plans/ Drugs/Volatile_Substances/Gazetted_Management_Areas_ Health website:www.health.nt.gov.au/Alcohol_and_Other_ and theareasaffectedcanbefoundonNT Departmentof Information ontherequirementsof VSA managementplans • • • • • recommended: volatile substancesresponsibly. The followingpractices are is notinforce,itimportantthatresidentsandvisitorsuse the Jabirutownsite.However, evenifaManagementPlan Abuse (VSA)Prevention Act. These areasdonotinclude fuel maybetakenintoareasaffectedbythe Volatile Substance residents shouldnotethatonlyvehiclesusingdieselorOpal Opal FuelisavailablefromtheJabiruservicestation. 14.2 OPAL FUEL provider, thereis afeeforservicecall-outs. through TIO or AANT memberships.Ifnotassociatedwithany There is24-houremergency service androadsideassistance of spareautopartsandtyrescanbepurchasedatthestation. work from7.30amto4.30pmfivedaysaweek. A selection and LakesideDrive,closetothecentreoftown.Mechanics Station, whichislocatedonthecornerofLeichhardtStreet Mechanical repairsareavailableattheJabiruPumaService 14.1 other inhalantswhenleavingacommunity. Remove orsafelydisposeofallglues,paints,aerosolsand abused. Lock upaerosols,gluesandothersubstancesthatmaybe Secure inhalantsandfuel-poweredequipment. powered equipment. If Opalisnotavailableuselockablefuelcapordiesel Use Opalfuelwhenandwhereavailable. JABIRU STATION SERVICE REPAIRS &FUEL

Freight Services, Transport and Charters SECTION 15 47 SECTION15 Freight services, Transport andCharters Freight Services, on (08)89441000. To findout morepleasecallNicholasElkinsoroursalesteam and avarietyofschoolcommunitysponsoredevents. environmentally approvedshoppingbags,sportsclubssupport Toll Darwin hasbeeninnovativeinthesupplyof incorporating thelatestinsafetytechnologyforitsdrivers. along withnew, state-of-the-arttrucksandtrailingequipment “live” visibilitytotraceyourconsignmentthroughdelivery in freighttracking,onlinebookingofpick-upsand general andrefrigeratedservicesutilisingthelatesttechnology regional Northern Territory locationsinprovidingexpress, businesses, minesites,contractorsandcommunitiesthroughout as butnotlimitedto ALPA communities,outback stores,retail Toll Darwin hasaprovenrecordinsupportingclientelesuch and refrigeratedfreightintoOenpelli. Toll Darwinadditionallysupplyaweeklyserviceforgeneral with atwiceweeklyrefrigeratedandgeneralfreightservice. Toll DarwinprovideadailyexpressservicetoJabirusupported Darwin Branch. Oenpelli. NorthlineQAL operatesfromtheexistingNorthline 18 communitiesincludingJabiru,Katherine,PortKeatsand will continuetoprovidedailyandweeklyservicesmorethan Northline andQAL Transport haverecentlyamalgamatedand Gunbalanya (inthedryseason). get yourcargo towhereit’s neededandvisitJabirudaily A JCouriers&HaulageistheDarwin freightcompanythatcan through to57seats. They alsooffersmalland large chartersranging from7seats and Fridays. transport busservicebetween JabiruandPalmerston,Mondays Barefoot bus&KatherineCoacheshavecommenced a 15.1 15.3 15.2 15.4 AJ COURIERSAJ & HAULAGE TOLL NORTHLINE QAL BUS SERVICE

TRANSPORT ANDCHARTERS TRANSPORT E: [email protected] A: 9AnglissRd,Berrimah NT0828 P: (08)89314922 AJ Couriers P: (08)89441000 TOLL E: [email protected] F: (08)89843895 P: (08)89470744 NORTHLINE QAL E: [email protected] P: 1800263442 JABIRU BUSSERVICE Freight Services, Transport and Charters SECTION 15 48 SECTION15 Freight services, Transport andCharters North Australian Helicopters W: E: [email protected] P: (08)89419577 KAKADU AIR P: (08)89792411 JABIRU AIRPORT Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS P: (08)89793432 SCENIC FLIGHTCOMPANY Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS F: (08)89792272 P: (08)89792444 HELICOPTERS NORTH AUSTRALIAN www.kakaduair.com.au 8.00am -5.00pm 7.00am -5.00pm pipeline surveys,heli-rescueandferalanimalcontrol. fire control,surveying,miningandexploration,powerline photography fromJabiru.NAHalsooperatesmustering,aerial and provideschartersfortourism,sightseeing,filming North Australian HelicoptersarelocatedatJabiru Airport charter flights. Katherine Aviation facilitateaJabiruofferingscenicand Kakadu Tourism and Travel ShopintheJabiruPlaza. at theJabiru Airport, at The ScenicFlightCompanyoratthe the mineandfollowsignage.Scenicflightscanbebooked Jabiru Airport islocatedatJabiruEast. Take theroadtowards flights andtouristwork. Kakadu Air foraquote.Kakadu Air alsospecialisesinscenic all of Arnhem Landandsurroundingareas.Pleasecontact 9-seat C402 Twin andone5-seatC310 Twin. They canservice seat GrandCessnaCaravan,one12-seattwo 5-seat C310 Twin Engine. The fleetinDarwinincludesone13- The fleetinJabiruincludesfour7-seatGA8 Airvans,anda are available. areas fromJabiruorDarwin.Singleandtwinengineaircraft (charter) servicetoallportsin Arnhem Landandsurrounding Established in1981Kakadu Air offersafreightandpassenger airport. Kakadu Air hasalarge giftshopandasnackatthe 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 NORTH AUSTRALIAN HELICOPTERS KATHERINE AVIATION AIR SERVICES KAKADU AIR KAKADU

Tourist Information SECTION 16 49 SECTION16 Tourist Information way andtakeplentyofwater. Hotel andismarkedwith asign. Allow 30to45minuteseach Centre fromJabiru. The track startsoppositetheCrocodile a 2kmwalkingpaththrough woodlandstotheBowali Visitor onto theKakaduHighwayandfollowsigns. There isalso 5km), takethe Arnhem HighwaytowardsDarwin,turnleft To gettotheBowali Visitor CentrefromJabiru(approx. Kakadu allday. theatrette screensarangeoffreedocumentariesand filmsabout material aboutKakadu,includingchildren’s books,whilethe Aboriginal) perspectives. The Bowalilibraryhasarangeof both Bininj/Mungguy(local Aboriginal) andBalanda(non- display explainsKakadu’s habitats,historyandculturefrom of informationaboutKakadu. The engaginginterpretive air-conditioned spaces.Bowalistaffcanprovidearange wide, shadedverandahsandwalkways,alongwithindoor centre blendsinwiththesurroundinglandscape.Itoffers traditional ownersandconstructedfromlocalmaterials,the information complex.Designedinclosecollaborationwith Bowali Visitor CentreisKakaduNationalPark’s mainvisitor 16.2 BOWALI VISITOR CENTRE • • • download parknotes,apps,informationandadvice: To planyour explorationofKakadu,formaps,freeto public orrequireapermitforbushwalkingandcamping. due toseasonalconditions.Othersarenotopenthegeneral areas ofKakaduareonlyopenatcertaintimestheyear range ofwildlife,includingmanyendemicspecies.Some billabongs, tidalflatsandcoast. Thesearehometoawide woodlands, monsoonforests,stonecountry, floodplainsand protects anamazingdiversityofhabitatsincludingsavannah their culturecanbeseeninmanyrockartgalleries.Kakadu different Aboriginalclansliveintheparkandevidenceof park, coveringover19,000squarekilometres. A numberof National Park.Kakaduis Australia’s largest terrestrialnational Jabiru islocatedwithinthe World Heritage-listedKakadu 16.1 Tourist Visit Bowali Visitor Centre www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/pub/visitor-guide.pdf Download KakaduNationalPark’s Visitor Guideathttp:// Visit http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/ KAKADU NATIONALKAKADU PARK

INFORMATION Ubirr Bowali Visitor Centre Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS P: (08)89381120 BOWALI VISITORCENTRE 8.00am -5.00pm Tourist Information SECTION 16 50 SECTION16 Tourist Information Opening hoursmayreduce inwet season Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS W: E: [email protected] F: (08)89792482 P: (08)89792548 KAKADU TOURSAND TRAVEL Opening hours mayreduce inwet season Sat -Sun Mon -Fri OPENING HOURS W: E: [email protected] F: (08)89792482 P: (08)89792548 KAKADU TOURSAND TRAVEL Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS W: E: [email protected] P: (08)89419611 KAKADU AIR kakadutoursandtravel.com.au kakadutoursandtravel.com.au www.kakaduair.com.au CLOSED 9.00am -5.00pm CLOSED 9.00am -5.00pm 8.00am -4.30pm service allof Arnhem Landand surroundingareas. 9-seat C402 Twin andone5-seatC310 Twin. Kakadu Air can seat GrandCessnaCaravan,one12-seattwo also hasabaseinDarwin. The fleetinDarwinincludesone13- There isagreatgiftshopattheJabiru Airport. Kakadu Air charter scenic flights. C310 twinengine. The Robinson44helicopterisalsoavailablefor which are7seathighwing,greatforscenicflights,anda5 designed aircraft. The fleetatJabiruincludesfourGA8 Airvans 1981, Kakadu Air operatescharterandscenicflightsinafleetof Kakadu Air operatesfromJabiruEastairterminal.Establishedin Top End. Northern Territory tourbookingsandgeneralinformationonthe Services providedare;Greyhoundbusticketbookings,Kakaduand Kakadu Tours and Travel islocatedintheJabiru Town Plaza. 16.3 16.4 KAKADU AIR KAKADU KAKADU TOURS AND TOURS TRAVELKAKADU

Tourist Information SECTION 16 51 SECTION16 Tourist Information adjacent toCooindaand Yellow Water. Admission isfree. Cultural Centreislocatedapproximately55kmfromJabiru, designed inclosecollaborationwithBininj/Mungguy. Warradjan warradjan books andgifts. The circulardesignofthebuildingrepresentsa which stocksawiderangeoflocalIndigenousartworksandcrafts, Mungguy (local Aboriginal people). The centreincludesagiftshop dedicated tosharingtheculture,storiesandhistoryofBininj/ Warradjan CulturalCentrehousesalarge interpretivedisplay flights. Katherine Aviation facilitateaJabiruofferingscenicandcharter 16.5 16.6 Yellow Waters WARRADJAN CULTURAL CENTRE KATHERINE AVIATION (JABIRU BASE)

(pig-nosed turtle)andit,alongwiththedisplay, was

AAA Charter W: www.katherineaviation.com.auW: E: [email protected] P: 0889711277 KATHERINE AVIATION (JABIRU) Mon -Sun OPENING HOURS P: (08)89790051 WARRADJAN CULTURAL CENTRE 9.00am -5.00pm Volunteering SECTION 17 52 SECTION17 Volunteering [email protected] (08) 89381120 oremail information telephoneBowali Visitor Centreon within KakaduNationalPark.Forthelatest Occasional volunteeropportunitiescomeup 9444. West Arnhem RegionalCouncilon(08)8979 each yearbyacommittee. To getinvolvedcontact owned eventorganised andrun attheendinMay The Kakadu Triathlon isanannual,community- (08) 89792502 coffee inJabiru.Formoreinformationtelephone Monday toFriday. Feelfreetodropinforthebest Normal openinghoursare7.00am–5.00pm all visitors,whethertheyarelocalsortourists. a community-basedfirestationthatwelcomes the Jabirucommunity. JabiruFireStationis and basicfirefightingtrainingforthebenefitof hazard abatementburns,roadcrashrescue, learning skillssuchasdealingwithbushfires, Volunteer FiriestraineveryMondayat6pm, in Jabiru. skills andhelpbuildastrong,vibrantcommunity There aremanyopportunitiestovolunteeryour KAKADU TRIATHLON JABIRU FIRE STATION KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Volunteering

details. such astennisandsoccer. Check The Wire for occasions. There arealsoinformalsportinggroups and charityevents,whichareusuallygreatsocial helping outwithsportingevents,workingbees Cadets, ortheJabiruBushratzmightmean Club, theJabiruBombersFootball Army Joining asportingclubsuchastheJabiruGolf or telephone(08)89799465. Wire, dropintotheofficeJabiru TownPlaza, more information,checkthelatesteditionof The to takingcommunityvolunteersonboard.For charity andcommunityeventsisalwaysopen The Councilhostsregularsporting,cultural,civic, and sharetheirskills. evening. Artists arewelcometoholdworkshops The artandcraftgroupmeetsevery Tuesday SPORTING CLUBS JABIRU ART AND CRAFT GROUP JABIRUCRAFT ART AND WEST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL

Festivals and Events SECTION 18 53 SECTION18 Festivals and Events Jabiru Community Children’s Christmas Party Festivals ANZAC Day Commemorations Kakadu Triathlon Jabiru Area SchoolColour Run Mahbilil Festival calendar ofeventsisalso updatedthroughouttheyear. in theJabiru Town PlazaandJabiruFoodland. A full website andpostedoncommunity noticeboardslocated the Wire, theJabiruNoticeboardFacebookpage,Council Dates forfestivals,eventsandactivitiesareadvertised in • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • year. These include: Festivals, eventsandactivitiesareheldthroughoutthe throughout theyear. a rangeoffestivals,eventsandactivitiesforresidents businesses, communitygroupsandclubscoordinate To ensurea vibrantanddynamiccommunity, Jabiru’s AND EVENTS Mayali Mulil ANZAC Daycommemorations Australia Daycelebrations Jabiru CommunityChildren’s Christmas Party Jabiru FireStationChristmasLollyRun Mental Health Week Kurrung SportsCarnival Mahbilil Festival NAIDOC Week celebrations A Taste ofKakadu Jabiru Bombershomegames World Wetlands Day Kakadu Biathlon Kakadu Bird Week Kakadu Triathlon Kurrung Sports Carnival Government SECTION 19 54 SECTION19 Government Government commercial services. thecouncildelivers arangeofcommunityand services, maintaining parks andgardens, androads. Aswell ascore Theseincludewastemanagement, ofitscore services. delivery West ArnhemRegional Council’s mainfocusisonthe with more than240employees. Regional Councilisoneofthelargestemployers intheregion, healthandwellbeing ofitsresidents.opportunities, The range oflocalgovernment thatimprove services theemployment West ArnhemRegional Counciliscommittedtoproviding a the WARC onamonthlybasis. Councillors, ineachward,andthetwelveCouncillorssitas Residents ofthefourwardselectrepresentatives,or and Gunbalanyaanumberofdifferentlanguagegroups. Aboriginal communitiesofMinjilang, Warruwi, Maningrida Jabiru andcommunitiesacrossfourwards,includingthe WARC providesarangeoflocalgovernmentservicesto collection ofcommunitiesandoutstations. identify as Aboriginal Australians, whoresideinavibrant than twothirdsofthe WARC’s populationofnearly7000 in thewesternpartof Arnhem Land,Northern Territory. More almost 50,000 squarekilometres of stunningnatural landscape West Arnhem RegionalCouncil(WARC) coversanareaof 19.1 WEST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL

Jabiru Childcare Centre Sport andrecreation Community Care Government SECTION 19 55 SECTION19 Government 53% wereIndigenousemployees asatJune2020. services, andothercommunity services.Ofthese, technology, infrastructure, administration,library safety, financemanagement,information works, childcare, home and aged care, community areas includingyouth,sportandrecreation,civil WARC currentlyemploypersonnel inarangeof region withmorethan221employees. WARC isoneofthelargest employers inthe and visitoraccommodationservices. services, retailtenancymanagement, communities), Territory agencyservices, airport agency services(includingCentrelinkinsome include childcareservices,Commonwealth the community. Currentcommercialservices from theseactivitiestoimproveservices the intentionofusingoperatingsurplus WARC alsoprovidescommercialserviceswith assistance andsocialsupport. activities, transport,personalcare,domestic The staffareabletoassistwithshopping,cultural region includingagedcareanddisabilityservices. WARC offerscommunitycareservicesinthe management, andlibraryservices. waste andwatermanagement,emergency swimming pools,roadnetworkservices,park, and corporateleadership,financialmanagement, community events,communications,executive control, buildingsandmaintenance,civic leadership, infrastructureservicedog corporate administration,humanresources management, informationtechnologyservices, and communities,includinggovernance,risk relate today-to-dayactivitiesinourtowns core ofourcouncil.Manytheseservices Providing anumberofessentialservicesisthe in atimelyandprofessionalmanner. of itsresidentsandcreateopportunitiesforyouth employment opportunities,healthandwellbeing providing localgovernmentservicesthatimprove West Arnhem RegionalCounciliscommittedto CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OUR SERVICES charity andfamilyeventsacross West Arnhem. events includingsport,recreation,cultural, WARC isalsodirectlyinvolvedincommunity Australian Citizenshipceremonies. services, theKurrungSportsCarnivaland celebrations, ANZAC Daycommemorative WARC isresponsibleforhosting Australia Day and organisations. children, byworkinginpartnershipwithfamilies WARC providesanurturingenvironmentfor Through childcarecommunitycareservices, Jabiru andaswimmingpoolinManingrida. Memorial SwimmingPoolandgymnasiumin WARC alsooperatesthe Alberto Luglietti and recreationalactivities. and healthinitiatives,provideyouth,sport and culturalevents,artsheritage,business our communities.Ourpartnershipssupportcivic through directlyengaginginpartnershipswithin WARC iscommittedtoachievingthisaim employment, healthandwellbeing. capacity andopportunitiesforimproved build strongcommunitieswiththeleadership, West Arnhem RegionalCouncil’s visionisto COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Government SECTION 19 56 SECTION19 Government Cr RalphBlyth Kakadu Ward Cr JamesMarrawal Barrah Ward Position vacant Kakadu Ward Cr PhilipWasaga Barrah Ward Cr ElizabethWilliams Deputy Mayor Cr OttoDann Gunbalanya Ward MANINGRIDA: 89796600 WARRUWI: 088970 3600 MINJILANG: 0889703500 GUNBALANYA: 088970 3700 JABIRU: 0889799444 If youwouldliketocontactyourcouncillor, callyounearestWARC office: YOUR COUNCILLORS Ryan Mayor Matthew Maningrida Ward Cr KarlSrdinsek Gunbalanya Ward Vacant Maningrida Ward Cr Valda Bokmakarray Maningrida Ward Cr JuliusDonKernan Maningrida Ward Cr DavisonNawirridj Gunbalanya Ward Mining SECTION 20 57 SECTION20 Mining Mining

Jabiru Masterplan

21.1 THE MASTERPLAN Jabiru is currently undertaking an ambitious Iconic cultural heritage destination - The town Masterplan SECTION 21 transition from a mining-based economy to an celebrates the unique Indigenous cultural heritage Indigenous led tourism and government services significance of the region and provides a gateway hub. for the Australian community to engage with The Mirarr traditional owners, together with the Indigenous culture. Northern Territory Government, the Commonwealth Indigenous employment and enterprise centre Government and Energy Resources of Australia – ensuring the town supports employment and Ltd have identified eight goals to support the Mirarr innovative enterprise opportunities for indigenous vision of Jabiru as “a world leading ecologically residents of the Jabiru and West Arnhem region. sustainable, economically, and socially vibrant Sustainable residential population – ensuring community where traditional Aboriginal culture and the town attracts and retains long term residents to the natural environment flourishes.” achieve a sustainable population commensurate with These goals include: the Jabiru Masterplans goal. Education and research hub – Jabiru should Mirarr ownership - The town celebrates the become a gateway for education-based tourism traditional ownership of the Mirarr people and is as a key location for research in North Australian founded on an agreement with the traditional owners biodiversity, ecology, education, indigenous for the current and future use of the land. language, cultural heritage, and archaeology. National Park town - ‘The town celebrates its The Commonwealth Government has committed unique location through consistent building design, $216 million of funding to support Jabiru and landscaping and civil works reflecting the World Kakadu National Park. This announcement includes Heritage and national reserve status of Kakadu $35 million towards remediation efforts within National Park with a theme and design utilising Jabiru and up to $60 million for a world heritage and natural materials, textures and appearance.’ visitor centre in Jabiru. Tourism – supporting ecofriendly tourism, active outdoor tourism, and Indigenous cultural tourism. Sustainable and resource efficient town - The town should showcase carbon neutral technologies with appropriate designs for the Jabiru tropical environment.

The Northern Territory Government will provide $135.5 million in funding to secure the future of Jabiru. This funding commitment JABIRU KABOLKMAKMEN LTD builds on the NT Government’s previous commitment to support the P: (08) 8979 3203 Mirarr in pursuing their vision for the sustainable future of Jabiru and W: www.jabirukabolkmakmen.com.au to guarantee funding for education, health, police, fire and emergency services at current levels until at least 30 June 2023.

21.2 NEW TOWN FOOTPRINT

Masterplan SECTION 21 The Jabiru Masterplan footprint shows the location, scale and purpose of Jabiru’s rehabilitated and remediated infrastructure along with an insight into the proposed developments for the town. These projects, spread across three precincts, include new tourism facilities, luxury accommodation, a new entry road into town, safe swimming areas in Jabiru Lake, recreation space and a new town centre.

21.3 JABIRU KABOLKMAKMEN LIMITED

Jabiru Kabolkmakmen represents a collaborative and innovative approach between the Northern Territory Government and Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation to provide services that progress the repurposing of Jabiru from a mining town to an Indigenous led tourism and government service centre for Kakadu National Park and the West Arnhem region. The land in Jabiru is leased by the Commonwealth Director of National Parks (DNP) to the Jabiru Town Development Authority (JTDA), a Northern Territory Government statutory authority. The head-lease will expire on 30 June 2021. New arrangements are being negotiated for a section 19A township lease whereby the freehold interest of the DNP will be replaced with a grant to an Aboriginal Land Trust under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. While any offers of sub-leases cannot be guaranteed prior to the commencement of the 19A lease, Jabiru Kabolkmakmen is working

closely with stakeholders 9 to formulate the Sub- Lease Figure 2: Jabiru Lake Master Plan with Catalyst Projects Only

Allocation Plan to accommodate current and future residents, businesses and government agencies in jabiru. If you wish to secure certainty for your organisation or business operating in Jabiru into the future, please make an appointment to discuss your needs with Jabiru Kabolkmakmen. Residents are encouraged to drop into the Jabiru Kabolkmakmen office in Jabiru Plaza to have a chat about the future plans for

Jabiru, including the plans for Jabiru Lakefront Precinct Business Case Update 59 future tenure, access to housing, development plans and more.

Jabiru business directory

BUSINESS NAME PO BOX PHONE FAX

Anbinik Kakadu Resort PO Box 472 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 3144 8979 2176

Aurora Kakadu Lodge (Jabiru) PO Box 196 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2422 8979 2254

Business Directory SECTION 22 Best Contracting 3 Hall Place, Jabiru NT 0886 0427 008 234

Blueridge Engineering PO Box 70 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2636 8979 2423

Border Store (East Alligator) PO Box 664 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2474 89792891

Bowali Visitor Centre PO Box 71 Jabiru NT 0886 8938 1121 8938 1123

CatholicCare PO Box 20 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2266 8979 2400

Centrelink PO Box 17 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2011 8979 9488

CDR Drafting PO Box 693 Jabiru NT 0886 0417890826

8979 3781 Cham NT Cleaning Services PO Box 668 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 3781 0407 726 475

Charles Darwin University Closed as of February 2021

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu PO Box 696 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 1500 8979 0148

Djabulukgu Aboriginal Association PO Box 206 Jabiru NT 0886 8938 3200 8979 2248

ERA Information Centre LMB 1 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2108 8979 2108

Environmental Research Institute of the LMB 2 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 9711 8979 2076 Supervising Scientist (ERISS)

Foodland Jabiru PO Box 671 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2077 8979 3020

Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation PO Box 245 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2200 8979 2299

Jabiru Alberto Luglietti Memorial Pool PO Box 721 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 9447

Jabiru Area School PO Box 246 Jabiru NT 0886 8938 3333 8938 3344

Jabiru Bombers Football (Bombers) PO Box 572 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 9711 8979 2076

Jabiru Golf Club PO Box 619 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2575 8979 2117

Jabiru Health Centre/Ambulance PO Box 221 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2018 8979 2041

Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Limited PO Box 82 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 3203

Jabiru Pistol Club 0417 890 826

8979 2020 Jabiru Post Office-Two Rivers Newsagency PO Box 271 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2724 8979 2727

Jabiru Public Library PO Box 721 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 9460 8979 2571

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Jabiru business directory

BUSINESS NAME PO BOX PHONE FAX

Jabiru Training Centre Post Office, Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2442

Jobfind Centre PO Box 296 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 3333 8938 3199

Business Directory SECTION 22 Kakadu Air PO Box 370 Darwin NT 0801 8979 2411 8979 2303

Kakadu Contracting PO Box 211 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2229 8979 2963

Kakadu Fishing Tours PO Box 195 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2025 8979 2089

Kakadu Native Plants PO Box 319 Jabiru NT 0886 0419 824 837

Kakadu Tours and Travel PO Box 26 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2548 8979 2482

Katherine Aviation (Jabiru Base) 89 711 277

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel LMB 4 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 9000 8979 9098

Marrawuddi Arts & Culture 8979 2777

8972 1666 8979 1676 North Australian Helicopters (Jabiru Base) PO Box 551 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2444 8979 2272

Northern Land Council Jabiru PO Box 18 Jabiru NT 0886 8938 3000 8979 2650

Parks Australia PO Box 71 Jabiru NT 0886 8938 1100 8938 1115

PO Box 219 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2555 Power and Water Corporation 8979 2616 Account Enquiries 1800 245 092

Warnbi Aboriginal Corporation PO Box 270 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 3333 8979 3444 (Jabiru CDEP)

Warradjan Cultural Centre Cooinda PO Box 696 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 0051 8979 0148

West Arnhem Ground Maintenance PO Box 78 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 2025 8979 2089

Westpac Bank PO Box 21 Jabiru NT 0886 8939 1000 8979 2267

West Arnhem Regional Council PO Box 721 Jabiru NT 0886 8979 9444 8979 2488

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CYCLONES 64 Emergency Service. pamphlets are available from your State/Territory the event ofacyclone. Free protecting caravans are aware ofthedangersandknow whattodoin caravan parks shouldtakestepstoensure visitors NOTE: Managers ofresorts, hotels, motels,and PORTABLE BATTERY RADIO SPARE BATTERIES EMERGENCY • • • • • • • • • BEFORE THE CYCLONE SEASON MASKING TAPE Check neighboursespeciallyifrecent arrivals, tomakesure theyare prepared Keep alistofemergencyphonenumbersondisplay Prepare anemergencykitcontaining ground andthesafestroute toit In caseofstormsurge/tidewarningorotherflooding,know your nearest safehigh ordamageduringextreme winds injury Clear your ofloosematerialthatcouldblow property aboutandpossiblycause Preferably fitshutters,oratleastmetalscreens toallglassareas Trim treetops andbrancheswell clearofyour home(getcouncilpermission) Check thatthewalls,roof andeaves ofyour homeare secure standards Check withyour localcounciltoseeifyour homehasbeenbuilttocyclone • • • • CYCLONEPREPAREDNESS & a firstaidkitandmanual,maskingtapeforwindows andwaterproof bag matches, fuellamp, stove, portable cookinggear, eatingutensils;and water containers,driedorcannedfoodandacanopener; radio,torch andspare batteries; battery a portable KIT CHECKLIST TORCH SAFETY PROCEDURES MATCHES WATER CONTAINERS FUEL LAMP DRIED &CANNEDFOOD PORTABLE STOVE COOKING GEAR protect you andyour property. Territory Emergency tohelp Services Australia inconsultationwithState/ prepared by Emergency Management The informationinthis checklist was CAN OPENER EATING UTENSILS FIRST AIDKIT&MANUAL WATERPROOF BAG CYCLONES 65

EVACUATION CYCLONE WATCH CYCLONE WATCH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WHEN A CYCLONE WATCH IS ISSUED ON WARNING OF LOCAL EVACUATION WHEN A CYCLONE WARNING IS ISSUED SecureNT athttps://securent.nt.gov.au/ Check theNorthern Territory Government’s emergencyinformationwebsite For weather informationandupdatesgotowww.bom.gov.au Check theneighboursare aware ofthesituationandare preparing Tune informationandwarnings to your local radio/TVforfurther to dointheevent ofacyclone waringorevacuation Ensure householdmembersknow ofthehouseandwhat whichisthestrongest part Fill vehicle fueltanks.Checkyour emergencykitandfillwatercontainers large, relatively bins lightitemssuchasboatsandrubbish Re-check your foranyloosematerialandtiedown property (orfillwithwater)all Leave petsprotected withfoodand water Emergency direction Services If evacuating toapublicshelterorhigherlocation, follow policeandState/Territory flooding andwindhazards If evacuating inland(outoftown) takepets and leave earlytoavoid heavy traffic, Lock doors,turnoffpower, gasandwater, take your evacuation andemergencykits Wear strong shoes(nothongs) andtoughclothingforprotection Official advicewillbegiven onlocalradio regarding safe routesand whento move Based onpredicted wind speeds andstormsurgeheights,evacuation maybenecessary at https://securent.nt.gov.au/ Check theNorthern Territory Government’s emergencyinformationwebsite SecureNT information further Remain indoors(withyour pets).Stay tunedto your localradio/TVfor heavy valuables couldbeprotected inastrong cupboard papersinwaterproof bagstobetakenwithyourand important emergency kit.Large/ Pack anevacuation kitofwarmclothes,essentialmedications,baby formula,nappies Close shuttersorboard uporheavilytapeallwindows. Draw andlockdoors curtains Put woodenorplasticoutdoorfurniture inyour poolorinsidewithotherlooseitems Park vehicles undersolidshelter(handbrakeonandingear) Collect children from schoolorchildcare centre andgohome CYCLONE THREAT evacuate tothecommunitycyclone shelter. People willhave todecidewhether remain intheirhomes,current locationor The siren willsoundforoneminutethenstop. If Jabiru isunderthreat thesiren willbeactivated atleasttwohourspriortothethreat. CYCLONES 66 • • • • • • • • • • • • AFTER CYCLONE WHEN THE CYCLONE STRIKES advising relatives orneighboursofyour plans etc). cycloneIn preparations addition,allnormal should bemade(e.g.housesecurity, Above all,heedadvicebroadcast by counterdisasterauthoritiesonwhentotakeshelter Plan foryour pets’ safety with friendsorrelatives. Remember thatpetsare notallowed inmostemergencyshelters. medicines, plasticbags,PLUS children’s personalpapers needsandimportant spare batteries,torch, watercontainers,tinnedfood,tinopener, firstaidkitandessential Don’t telephonecalls makeunnecessary Heed allwarningsanddon’t gosightseeing.Check/helpneighboursinstead Beware ofdamagedpower lines,bridges,building,trees, anddon’t enterfloodwaters route anddon’t rush If you have toevacuate, ordidsoearlier, don’t return untiladvised.Use arecommended Listen tolocalradioforofficialwarningsandadvice Check forgasleaks.Don’t useelectricappliancesifwet Don’t gooutsideuntilofficiallyadviseditissafe trees, power linesandstreams. Stay invehicle If driving,stop(handbrakeonandingear)-butwell awayfrom theseaandclearof winds willsoonresume from anotherdirection. Wait fortheofficial ‘allclear’ Beware ofthecalm‘eye’. If thewinddrops, don’t assumethecyclone isover; violent under astrong tableorbenchholdontoasolidfixture, e.g.awaterpipe tobreakIf thebuildingstarts up, protect yourself withmattresses, orblankets rugs internal hallwayorbathroom. Keep evacuation andemergencykitswithyou Stay insideandshelter(well clearofwindows) ofthebuildingi.e. inthestrongest part Disconnect radioforupdates allelectricalappliances.Listentoyour battery CYCLONE PREPAREDNESS AND CHECKLIST If you have your own remember transport, tohave itfuelledandready Don’t leave your decisionsuntilthelastmoment Decide theroute andhow you willget toyour shelter Decide beforehand where you willshelter, eitherathome,inanemergencyshelter or Have your emergencycyclone kitready radiowithfresh withsuchitemsasaportable Find outwhetheryour couldbeaffected property by astormtideandsurge

AFTER CYCLONE DURING CYCLONE CYCLONES 67 (Emergency Call Centre willlogthecallsandrefer tothecorrect response agency) Neighbours Neighbours Local counciloffice Dad’s workplace Mum’s workplace Local highschool school Local primary Interstate familycontact Veterinary practice Hospital Local GPordoctor’s surgery Electricity provider and Emergency services Police, Fire, Ambulance State Emergency (SES) Services visible toallfamilymembers. this sheetanddisplayitclearlyinyour homesothatis Record your emergencynumbersinthelistbelow, tearout EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST 000