Local Implementation Plan YUENDUMU Artist: Paddy Japaljarri Stewart This story is about the Honey Ant Dreaming. Painted here are the underground tunnels made by the Honey Ants. Also shown are the worms that are found around mulga trees. This painting is about the Mulga Worm Dreaming, and the Honey Ant Dreaming. This painting is about the Mulga Worm Dreaming and the Honey Ant Dreaming. This is the Honey Ant Dreaming for Yuedumu, where we are living. The actual water source is Yakurrakaji. What we call Yuendumu is the hill really. The soakage that we used to live from is Yakurrakaji. We who are living at Yuendumu, near the Yakurrakaji water, we are living at the Honey Ant Dreaming site. Their underground chambers have created the natural soakages found all over this part of our country. That is what we have painted here.

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We will all work together to Close Dave chalmers ao csc the Gap. nt state manager department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Through respect and collaboration we will create a better future for all of our children. This Local Implementation Plan is our mr karl rio hampton, MLA minister for central australia commitment to create a long lasting partnership between the people of Yuendumu and governments. Norbert Patrick president CENTRAL DESERT SHIRE

YUENDUMU LOCAL Reference Group representatives:

Albert wilson traditional owner YUENDUMU

ned wilson traditional owner

Barbara Martin Local Reference Group Member Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

lottie robertson Local Reference Group Member

Introduction Table of Welcome to Country 4 Contents Closing the Gap in Yuendumu 5 Closing the Gap Building Blocks 6

Yuendumu’s Partnership with Government 8 Local Implementation Plan Process 10

About Yuendumu 12 History 12 Location 12 Population 12 Languages 12 Language Groups 12 Traditional Owners 12 Land Council 12 Local Government 13 Local Reference Group 13

Early Childhood Highlights 14

Schooling Highlights 16

Health Highlights 18

YUENDUMU Healthy Homes Highlights 20

Economic Participation Highlights 22

Safe Communities Highlights 24

Governance and Leadership Highlights 26

List of Acronyms 28 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Schedule A: Priorities, Strategies and Actions 30 Schedule B: Baseline Mapping Report Snapshot 50 3 Schedule C: Summary of Community Engagement 52 4 Welcome to Country

Nganimpa Yuendumu Local Reference Group, We the Yuendumu Local Reference Group, as Yurntumu wardingki patu manu nyampu wardinki representatives of the Yuendumu Community

YUENDUMU patu Traditional Owner patu nglua kanalu jarnku members with the Traditional Owners, have been mirnimirni warrki-jarrimi Government kirli manu working side by side with the Governments and nyanungurra nyangu warrkini patu kurlu Yurntumu- their representatives in Yuendumu to put together rla, jaru kanalu yirrarni panungku-juku jintangka a plan that will benefit the Yuendumu pipangka yungurlipa ngurrjungku nyampu Community. We have formed a partnership

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Yuntumu mardani man run-mani. Government between Government and Community to get wardingki patu manu nganimpa-rnalu jinta positive outcomes for the Yuendumu Community yungurnalu ngurrju jaru yirrarni nyampuku future, so that Yuendumu will become a stronger Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Yurntumuku jalanguku manu ngakaku manu community through the changes that will see our kajilipa ngalipaYurntumu wardingki patu pirrjirdi community grow and prosper for our generation karrimi nyampuku nganimpa nyangu community- and our future generations. ki Yurntumuku panu-juku, nyampurra puru nyiya- We have had many meetings and lots of kanti-kanti kuja kalu nganpa changes-kanyirni. discussions on what our community needs, and Nganimpa-rnalu meeting-rla wangkaja have come up with our list of priorities with the community nyampu kurlu yangka nyinya-kanti- Government agreeing to them, which is a positive kantiki kuju karlipa wangkami nyampuku sign of our partnership and our trust in each other. Yurntumuku, Government kalu nganpa ngungurr- For the Yuendumu Community to grow in the nyina kujakuju, kuja karlipa jarnku-mirnimirni future we need everyone to commit to this plan warrki-jarrimi manu jaru jinta kurra mani. and we as the representatives of the Yuendumu Kuja karlipa nyampuku wangkami future-ku Community have made our commitment by Yurntumuku, wangkamirlipa jung-nyayirni ngalipa working on this plan to get it ready and finalized. Yurntumu wardingki patu. Jalanguju warrki-jarrimi We will sign the plan showing our commitment to kaluGovernment, nyurrurlku nyampurla plan-rla Government and are proud and honoured that manu kalu finalize manilki. the Government has listened to our Community Kapirlipa sign-mani warrki Government-kirra manu needs. We will work together to make sure that wardinyi jarrimi kapirli-nganpa nganimpa nyangu Yuendumu Community becomes a better place jaruku manu kapirlipa warrki jarrimi janku mirni- to live. mirni manu kapirlipa nyanu warra-warra kanyi kuja karlipa nyarrpa warrki jarrimi yungurlipa Yurntumu nyampu ngurrju mardarni. Closing the gap in Yuendumu

The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are working together with Local Governments, through the Shire Councils, to reduce Indigenous disadvantage. In recognition that outcomes for Indigenous Australians remain below those of non-Indigenous Australians, the Council of Australian Governments has agreed to implement the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Service Delivery.

This agreement is a long-term, generational Yuendumu is one of the 29 remote Indigenous approach. All the signatories agree to work commitment based on delivering coordinated, communities across Australia where this approach together to deliver the actions in the plan. targeted and accelerated development in is being started through Local Implementation Transforming Yuendumu will require a two-way Indigenous communities, and it changes the Plans. The Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan commitment to change. This means: way governments invest in remote areas. has been developed through close consultation between governments and the Yuendumu •• community members agree to take more The agreement takes a direct approach to community through the Yuendumu Local personal responsibility and fully participate improving conditions. This includes engaging Reference Group. It sets out the priorities for the in the commitments of the Yuendumu Local directly with the communities on delivering Yuendumu community and includes targets, Implementation Plan, and improvements. It also involves clear accountability actions, success measures and timelines for •• governments agree to listen to the community for who does what, where and by when, backed YUENDUMU achieving those priorities. Existing community and and provide resources and planning to improve up by rigorous monitoring and reporting. government plans and agreements in Yuendumu infrastructure, services and access to services. complement the Remote Service Delivery Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

5 6 CLOSING THE GAP BUILDING BLOCKS

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to six specifictargets to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage, outlined below. These YUENDUMU targets are underpinned by seven building blocks—priority areas where action is required. Improvements in one area will affect results in other areas.

COAG Targets Building Blocks Achieving COAG Targets Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September For an equal start in life, Indigenous children need early learning, development and socialisation Ensure all Indigenous opportunities. Access to high-quality early childhood education and care services—including preschool, child care and family support services such as parenting programs—is critical. Facilities and infrastructure, Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation four-year-olds in a sustainable early childhood education and health workforce, learning frameworks and opportunities for remote communities parental engagement are also important and require attention. Action on maternal, antenatal and early have access to early childhood health will help close the gap in child mortality as well as in early childhood development. childhood education within five years. Education is the key to future opportunity. Schooling that responds to Indigenous education priorities requires attention to infrastructure, teacher and school leader supply and quality, curriculum, student Halve the gap for literacy and numeracy achievement, opportunities for parental engagement, and school–community Indigenous students partnerships. Transition pathways into schooling and into work, and post-school education and training in reading, writing are also important. So are lifelong learning and the development of adult literacy and numeracy skills. and numeracy within a decade. Access to effective, comprehensive primary and preventative health care is essential to improving Indigenous Australians’ health and life expectancy and reducing excess mortality from chronic disease. All health services play an important role in providing Indigenous people with access to Close the gap in life effective health care. These services need to be responsive to government and community health expectancy within priorities and accountable for achieving them. Closing the Indigenous health gap requires intense a generation. efforts in preventing, managing and treating chronic disease. Indigenous children and their parents need to use programs and services that promote healthy lifestyles. COAG Targets Building Blocks Achieving COAG Targets

A healthy home is a fundamental precondition of a healthy population. Important contributors to the current unsatisfactory living conditions include inadequate water and sewerage systems, waste collection, electricity and housing infrastructure (including design, availability and maintenance). Children need to live in houses that are free from overcrowding and provide the infrastructure they Halve the gap in need for good hygiene and study. mortality rates for Indigenous children Indigenous people and communities should be able to benefit from the mainstream economy. This under five within includes real jobs, business opportunities, economic independence and wealth creation. Economic a decade. participation needs to extend to disadvantaged job seekers and those outside the labour market. Access to land and native title can be leveraged to secure practical benefits for Indigenous people. Economic participation also needs other financial assets, capacity building, employment and training programs, incentive structures, and infrastructure such as communications and transport. Through Halve the gap in economic participation, adults can become good role models for their family and community. The employment design and delivery of welfare (transfer payments and services) needs to encourage active between Indigenous engagement, greater capability and positive social norms. Ensuring that communities have support to and non-Indigenous overcome barriers to engagement such as problem gambling is critical. Australians within a decade. Indigenous men, women and children need to be safe from violence, abuse and neglect. Meeting this need involves improving family and community safety through law and justice responses (including accessible and effective policing and an accessible justice system), victim support (including safe houses and counselling), child protection, and preventative measures. Addressing related problems such as alcohol and substance abuse is critical to improving community safety as Halve the gap for well as improving health. Indigenous students in rates of Year 12 or equivalent Strong Indigenous leadership is needed to champion and demonstrate ownership of reform. Effective attainment by 2020. governance arrangements in communities and organisations, as well as strong engagement by YUENDUMU governments at all levels, are essential for long-term sustainable results. Indigenous people need to engage in developing reforms that will affect them. They need greater opportunities to build capacity in governance and leadership in order to play a greater role in exercising their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

7 8 Local Reference Group The Indigenous Engagement Officer is an Indigenous person from the local Yuendumu’s The Yuendumu Local Reference Group is the area whose job is to: main way Yuendumu consults and negotiates Partnership with government on the Local Implementation •• support the community in its consultations with Plan. Its members are community people from and negotiations with government, across the different language groups, genders, •• ensure government engages with the YUENDUMU Government age groups, areas of expertise and other community in a culturally appropriate way, and interests in Yuendumu. •• assist the Yuendumu Local Reference Group The Yuendumu Local Reference Group set to report on Local Implementation Plan The Yuendumu Local Implementation the community priorities for the Yuendumu progress to the Government Business Manager. Plan enables the three tiers of Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan. To do this it The Government Business Manager is the government and the Yuendumu consulted with language groups, participated contact person for liaison between the community to reset their relationship in capacity-building workshops and took community and government and also: Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation through a partnership aimed at advice from community members with •• helps with community planning improving conditions and services experience in service delivery. and agreement making, in Yuendumu. This page explains the With support from the Indigenous Engagement • helps with service coordination and structures for Yuendumu’s partnership • Officer and the Government Business Manager, delivery on the ground, with government. the Yuendumu Local Reference Group consulted •• involves service providers such as traditional owners and sought their agreement on non-governmental organisations in the the various community issues in the plan. Local Implementation Plan process, and

Indigenous Engagement Officer •• reports on Local Implementation Plan progress to the Regional Operations Centre. and Government Business Manager Together the Government Business Manager The Indigenous Engagement Officer and the and the Indigenous Engagement Officer are a Government Business Manager support the Single Government Interface for the community. Yuendumu Local Reference Group and the They help community people understand Local Implementation Plan process. They work government programs and services, and help with both the Northern Territory and Australian government and the shires understand Governments, as well as having strong community issues and priorities. connections with the Shire Council. They both live and work in Yuendumu. Schedule C details which groups were consulted and engaged with to develop the Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan. Regional Operations Centre Local Government The Yuendumu Local Reference and Board of Management The Australian and Northern Territory Group set the community The Regional Operations Centre supports Governments note the important role of the Indigenous Engagement Officer and Local Government through its elected priorities for the Yuendumu the Government Business Manager with the representation and service provision to the Local Implementation Plan. Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan. It also Yuendumu community and are committed To do this it consulted with helps government to coordinate effective to working in partnership with the Central and timely service delivery. Regional Desert Shire Council to implement the language groups, participated Operations Centre staff are from both the Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan. in capacity-building workshops Australian and Northern Territory Governments. and took advice from Yuendumu’s Indigenous Engagement Officer community members with and Government Business Manager are supported by the Regional Operations experience in service delivery Centre staff in Darwin and Alice Springs. The Regional Operations Centre reports to the Northern Territory Remote Service Delivery Board of Management, which is a partnership consisting of senior officials from both governments and from the shires responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the implementation of Remote Service Delivery policy. The Board of Management will: •• monitor and report on progress against the actions in the Local Implementation Plan, •• take a whole-of-government approach to YUENDUMU supporting the work of the Regional Operations Centre, and •• solve any problems and seek to address any lack of progress on implementation. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

9 10 Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan Process

How the plan developed The Australian and Northern Territory •• consult with the Regional Operations Centre on Governments, with assistance from Shire Councils details of the plan’s actions that evolve after

YUENDUMU The Yuendumu Local Reference Group was surveyed conditions in Yuendumu to get baseline the plan is agreed upon. established to set priorities to improve the mapping data. This information identifies the quality of life in its community. The Yuendumu Supported by the Single Government Interface Yuendumu community’s needs and is the starting Local Reference Group was introduced to and the Regional Operations Centre, the point for measuring the results from the Local Implementation Planning at a local Yuendumu Local Reference Group will: Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan. A Visioning Forum convened by the Regional Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September summary of the baseline mapping data for •• check that the community is meeting Operations Centre. Following this workshop, Yuendumu is in Schedule B. its commitments in the plan, the Yuendumu Local Reference Group •• meet regularly and keep the community Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation established a comprehensive list of community Start and finish dates well informed, priorities under each building block. To do this it took suggestions from community people, This iteration of the Yuendumu Local •• help raise awareness on agency progress traditional owners and senior elders with support Implementation Plan commences upon on the ground, and from the Indigenous Engagement Officer and the date of signing. Progress on Schedule A •• agree on any new priorities or changes to the Government Business Manager. will be monitored regularly, and details of the the plan that are needed to meet targets. Plan will be reviewed, updated, amended Through regular meetings, the Yuendumu Local and expanded annually throughout the lifetime Reference Group prioritised their desired Reviewing the plan of the Plan until 30 June 2014. outcomes requiring immediate action in this first The Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan is a iteration of the Local Implementation Plan. Keeping the plan on track living, evolving document that can respond to These top priorities were negotiated by the the changing needs, gaps and priorities for The Regional Operations Centre will: Regional Operations Centre with governments Yuendumu. There will be opportunities to update, •• assess progress against the actions in and service providers. Details of Yuendumu’s add to and improve it annually or more Schedule A through regular communication top priorities with strategies and actions being frequently if required. with government agencies and the shires, committed to this year by the community, supported by the Board of Management, and This first version of the plan was created within governments and the shires are in Schedule A. tight time frames, and the details and actions The source document listing all of the desired •• work with the Yuendumu Local Reference of the plan are certain to evolve. community outcomes supplied by the Local Group and ensure it has the information it Reference Group is available from the needs to implement the plan. Government Business Manager and will be used Government agencies and the shires will: to inform future versions of and updates to the •• report regularly to the Regional Operations Local Implementation Plan. Centre on progress against committed actions in the plan, and Reviewing progress Addressing issues with plan progress Through regular meetings, The Regional Operations Centre will receive Any member of the Yuendumu Local Reference regular reports from government agencies on Group may raise an issue on behalf of the people the Yuendumu Local Reference the Plan’s progress. The Regional Operations they represent. Group prioritised their desired Centre will also receive regular reports from The Regional Operations Centre and the Board outcomes requiring immediate the Yuendumu Local Reference Group through of Management are there to make sure that action in this first iteration of the Government Business Manager regarding issues are addressed and resolved. progress on the ground. The Regional Operations the Local Implementation Plan Centre will provide a regular general report, Yuendumu’s Indigenous Engagement Officer based on the community and agency progress and Government Business Manager, with support reports, to the Board of Management. from the Regional Operations Centre, are there to help the Yuendumu Local Reference Group The Board of Management will oversee get its issues dealt with. the implementation process and alert the responsible agencies to gaps, delays or This is the formal process for dealing with issues needs for improvement to ensure they with plan progress: meet their commitments. •• A community member or group puts the issue in writing or tells it to a member of the The Office of the Coordinator-General for Yuendumu Local Reference Group, which Remote Indigenous Services and the Office discusses the issue as a priority. of the Northern Territory Coordinator-General for Remote Services also oversee the implementation •• The Yuendumu Local Reference Group raises process, with the authority to work across the issue to the Regional Operations Centre agencies to cut through bureaucratic blockages through the Government Business Manager’s and red tape, and to make sure services are monthly progress report. delivered effectively. •• The Regional Operations Centre works with the The Regional Operations Centre will also provide relevant government agency to address the an annual report to the community on how the issue, and reports the issue to the Board of YUENDUMU commitments are being achieved. It will work Management if necessary. The Regional closely with the Yuendumu Local Reference Operations Centre will let the Yuendumu Local Group, service providers, all levels of government Reference Group know what is being done. and the shires to keep track of the commitments in Schedule A. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

11 12 About Yuendumu

History aged 15 to 64 (the working age population) is have an endless patrilineal link with the projected to grow from 448 people in 2006 to 612 country. The Kurdungurlu belong to the

YUENDUMU Aboriginal people have inhabited this region for people in 2026. The number of Indigenous people opposite patrimoiety. more than 40,000 years. The first settlement at aged 65 years and over is expected to double Yuendumu was established in 1946 by the from 26 in 2006 to 53 in 2026. Traditional owners Australian Government to deliver rations and welfare services. In 1947 a Baptist mission began The increasing size and ageing population Yuendumu is on the border of Anmatyerre and there. Yuendumu Aboriginal Reserve was claimed of Yuendumu will increase the need for housing, Walpiri country. Traditional ownership currently Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September in 1952. By 1955, many Warlpiri people had settled employment opportunities, aged care and rests with families who collectively form the in the town. The reserve became Aboriginal health services. Warlpiri Land Trust. Yuendumu is on the south-

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation eastern border of the extent of traditionally freehold land under the Aboriginal Land Rights These numbers are based on the 2006 census, owned Warlpiri land. Anmatyerre land extends to Act (Northern Territory) 1976 and the land the adjusted using Australian Bureau of Statistics the east, Pintubi/Luritja land to the south and community is on became the Yuendumu estimates as the census under-counted Kukatja land to the west. Aboriginal Land Trust Area. The Yuendumu Indigenous populations. It is recognised that Community Council administered the area. this may not be an accurate assessment of Land Council In 2008 the Yuendumu Community Council the current population. was absorbed into the Central Desert Shire The Central Land Council, based in Alice Springs Council, which now provides local government Languages and with a regional office in Yuendumu, is the land council to the community. It is responsible to the region. The two main languages spoken in Yuendumu for matters under the Aboriginal Land Rights are Anmatyerre and Warlpiri. There are also a (Northern Territory) Act 1976. This includes: Location number of people from the Pintupi language •• checking, representing and responding to the Yuendumu is 290 km north-west of Alice Springs group living at Yuendumu. wishes and opinions of local Indigenous people along the Tanami Highway, in the Tanami Desert. Language groups about legislation, tourism, development and Population commercial activities that affect traditional Yuendumu is home to a mixture of people and land, and The population of Yuendumu and its surrounds in language groups. The members of the local •• helping traditional landowners claim, manage 2006 was approximately 794, of which 701 were descent group are divided into two main and protect the land. Indigenous (88 per cent). categories and various sub-categories. The two main categories are Kirda and Kurdungurlu. The Currently the Central Land Council is negotiating The Indigenous population of Yuendumu and its Kirda are those who belong to the same on behalf of the community with government on surrounds is projected to increase from 701 in 2006 patrimoiety as ancestors who are considered to community leases. to 946 in 2026. The number of Indigenous people The Central Land Council also sponsors the Local Reference Group Granite Mines Aboriginal Affected Areas The Yuendumu Local Reference The Yuendumu Local Reference Group Corporation. The corporation’s board of directors has 36 nominated members who are leaders Group has 36 nominated oversees the distribution of Granite Mines royalties or employees of a range of community members who are leaders or for Yuendumu community projects. organisations, including the Shire Local employees of a range of The Central Land Council has an agreement— Board. Together they represent all sectors the Tanami Regional Partnership—with Newmont of the community. community organisations, Asia Pacific, the Australian and Northern Territory including the Shire Local The Indigenous Engagement Officer, the governments and the Victoria Daly and Central Government Business Manager and Regional Board. Together they represent Desert Shire Councils to improve education, Operations Centre staff consulted with the create jobs in the mining industry, support all sectors of the community Yuendumu Local Reference Group, service Aboriginal businesses and build the capacity providers, other key stakeholders, family groups of Yuendumu, Lajamanu and Kalkarindji. and individual community people to set the Local Government priorities in this Local Implementation Plan. The Central Desert Shire Council provides local government in Yuendumu, which is in the Shire’s Southern Tanami Ward. This is one of four wards in the Shire and elects four of the 12 council members. The Shire headquarters are in Alice Springs and it has a service delivery centre in Yuendumu.

The Shire consults community members through the Shire Local Board, whose members are elected by the Yuendumu community. YUENDUMU

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13 14 The protection of children is everybody’s Commitments responsibility. It is the duty of all government and Early The community and all levels of government non-government workers and community are committing to a number of actions to address members to identify and report children they Childhood the community’s priorities, including: believe may be at risk of harm or neglect. The Highlights community is keen to see well-coordinated •• To enhance the protection of children the

YUENDUMU childcare services and skilled, confident parents. Northern Territory Department of Health and Families is developing minimum service Community strengths standards for child protection and related services for Yuendumu that will include an •• Yuendumu Kurdu Kurdu Kurlangu Childcare agreed program to implement these standards. Centre runs a playgroup and crèche. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September •• Develop a Children and Families Centre to •• The childcare centre has a number of national quality standards, including a local staff members, most of them childcare centre that caters for 50 children. Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation employed through Community Development Employment Projects. •• Parents ensure children attend health centre for regular checkups and immunisations. Desired community outcomes Details of Yuendumu’s early childhood priorities •• Coordinated childcare services and and actions are in Schedule A. parents with skills to care for children. •• All children up to five have access to crèche and child care. •• Playgroup for children. •• Capable and confident parents raising children. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

15 16 The Yuendumu School provides preschool, primary Commitments school and secondary school education. Schooling The community and all levels of government are The community is keen to see barriers to learning committing to a number of actions to address the Highlights reduced and bilingual education supported. community’s priorities, including: •• A bilingual approach to education will be Community strengths

YUENDUMU delivered with English as the predominant •• The school is governed locally by a school language of instruction supported by first council made up of community parents. language and enriched with an early years •• The school runs a nutrition program providing bi–literacy approach up to Year 2. recess snack and lunch. •• School Council members to work with the

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September broader community and the school to Desired community outcomes address strategies to increase attendance and reduce bullying and teasing problems

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation •• Barriers to learning are reduced. in and around school. •• Support bilingual education within the •• Parents will send their children to school. school system. Details of Yuendumu’s schooling priorities and actions are in Schedule A. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

17 18 The Yuendumu Health Centre provides medical Commitments and public health services and access to visiting Health The community and all levels of government doctors and specialists, through staff including are committing to a number of actions to address trainee Aboriginal health workers and a visiting Highlights the community’s priorities, including: General Practitioner. •• Early childhood nurse to provide outreach The community is keen to improve youth health.

YUENDUMU services to mothers and children.

Community strengths •• Upgrade sports oval to Australian Rules Football Northern Territory Standard in a • The community health board is known as WYN • staged approach, contingent on school Health (Willowra, Yuendumu and Nyirripi). attendance improving.

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September •• Mt Theo Centre, through the Walpiri Youth •• Review sources of funding for the ongoing Development Aboriginal Corporation, provides management of the swimming pool. services such as substance abuse early

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation •• The Yuendumu residents support each other intervention, alcohol and drug education to reduce alcohol, marijuana, petrol sniffing and counselling, petrol sniffing strategies, and other drug consumption. and diversionary programs. Details of Yuendumu’s health priorities • A Tanami renal dialysis centre is being • and actions are in Schedule A. established by Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation.

•• The Old People’s Program, incorporated as the Mampu Maninja-Kurlangu Jarlu Patu-Ku Aboriginal Corporation, provides an outreach service for meals, washing and laundry, as well as day care and short-term residential respite care.

Desired community outcomes •• Improve health and wellbeing of youth through participation in sport. •• Health service that provides outreach and preventative services. •• Reduce ear, nose and skin problems through ongoing management of the swimming pool. •• Increase community recreational opportunities. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

19 20 The community is keen to ensure that families Commitments have suitable housing with all essential utilities. Healthy The community and all levels of government Community strengths are committing to a number of actions to Homes address the community’s priorities, including: •• Under the Strategic Indigenous Housing •• Undertake a review of housing requirements Highlights and Infrastructure Program the community

YUENDUMU and develop a plan to provide enough will get new housing and refurbishment of housing in the future. existing housing. •• Provide training and support to Yuendumu •• Government will consult with the Yuendumu people to assist with maintaining their homes. Housing Reference Group to ensure local •• Assess fencing requirements and develop people have a say in decisions about housing Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September a fencing program. in their community. Members of this group were elected at a community meeting. Details of Yuendumu’s housing priorities

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Desired community outcomes •• Families live in appropriate housing with access to all basic utilities. •• Enough housing for all community members. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

21 22 The community is keen for local people Commitments to take up local jobs and for land to be Economic The community and all levels of government available for development. Participation are committing to a number of actions to Community strengths address the community’s priorities, including: •• Provide business support, mentoring Highlights •• The Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal

YUENDUMU and training for people wanting to start Corporation is a local enterprise that viable businesses. employs Yuendumu community members. •• The community will endeavour to achieve •• PAW Media is a locally governed, non-profit maximum participation in all government- broadcasting company that employs kardiya funded training and development activities. (non-Indigenous) and yapa (Indigenous) staff. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September •• Establish branch of Traditional Credit Union •• Mt Theo Centre operates a mechanical and provide access to banking and financial workshop, training and employment literacy training. Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation program for Yuendumu. Details of Yuendumu’s economic participation Desired community outcomes priorities and actions are in Schedule A. •• Local people taking up local jobs. •• Adequate land available for economic development. •• Access to a public library with public internet access. •• Young people have computer literacy and internet technology skills required to enter the labour market. •• Adult education centre established. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

23 24 The Yuendumu Police Station has five officers Desired community outcomes and is responsible for patrolling an area of about SAFE •• Laws are enforced, ensuring children and 120,000 km2, assisted by a night patrol service. COMMUNITIES families are safe. The community is keen for laws to be enforced •• Reduce grog and drug abuse. so that children and families are safe. Highlights •• Street lighting, better roads and road

YUENDUMU signage to ensure children and families Community strengths are safe at night. •• Yuendumu has a men’s cooling-off house, and •• Children and families are safe moving a women’s refuge managed by the Yuendumu around the community. Women’s Centre Aboriginal Corporation. •• Locals are equipped to respond to local

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September •• Mt Theo Centre provides substance abuse emergencies and disasters. education, intervention and counselling, and diversionary programs. Commitments Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation •• The Yuendumu Mediation and Justice Group, The community and all levels of government made up of eight Indigenous elders and are committing to a number of actions to respected people, aims to help strengthen address the community’s priorities, including: family relationships and develop strategies •• Develop Alcohol Management Plan. that promote community safety and address •• Maintain and improve street lighting family violence. as required. •• The Yuendumu Youth Centre provides •• Development of appropriate emergency snooker and other diversionary activities. response strategies. The community is well known for its sporting Details of Yuendumu’s safety priorities and actions talents, and an undercover basketball court are in Schedule A. has been built.

•• A family wellbeing program provides projects to change behaviour and attitudes of individuals and the community. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

25 26 The community is keen for the Racial Commitments Discrimination Act to be reinstated, and GOVERNANCE The community and all levels of government for local people’s decision-making are committing to a number of actions to capabilities to increase. AND address the community’s priorities, including: LEADERSHIP Community strengths •• Work with the community to develop an

YUENDUMU integrated and strategic program of •• Strong community organisations including the community governance and leadership HIGHLIGHTS Women’s Centre, the Old Peoples’ Program, support that suits the needs of the men, women PAW Media, the Yuendumu Mining Company, and youth of Yuendumu. the Mt Theo Centre, the Willowra Yuendumu Nyirrpi Health Corporation board and the •• Develop and implement a system through

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Yuendumu Mediation and Justice Group. which meetings and consultations are coordinated, streamlined and encourage Desired community outcomes community input. Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation •• Reinstate the Racial Discrimination Act. •• The Local Reference Group and the Regional •• Enhance and improve local people’s Operations Centre will work in partnership to decision-making practices and capabilities. implement the Local Implementation Plan. •• Improve and streamline government Details of Yuendumu’s governance consultation processes and local knowledge. and leadership priorities and actions are in Schedule A. •• Local people managing local organisations. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

27 28 LIST OF ACRONYMs

ABA Aboriginal Benefits Account CWG Capital Working Group YUENDUMU ACPO Aborginal Community Police Officer DBCDE Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy ACW Aboriginal Community Worker DBE Department of Business and Employment AFL Australian Footbal League DCF Department of Children and Families AG Australian Government DCI Department of Construction and Infrastructure AGD Attorney Generals Department DEEWR Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September AIS Australian Interpreter Services DET Department of Education and Training ALC Anindilyakwa Land Council DHF Department of Health and Families

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation ALPA Arnhem Land Progress Association DLP Department of Lands and Planning ALRA Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 DOH Department of Health AMRRIC animal management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities DoHA Department of Health and Aging AMS Aboriginal Medical Services DoJ Department of Justice AMSANT aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory DPI Department of Planning and Infrastructure AODP Alcohol and Other Drugs Project DSEWPAC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population ASC Australian Sports Commission and Communites ASM Area Services Manager DVD Digital Versatile Disc BoM Board of Management EA East Arnhem BOOT/ BOOTS build, Own, Operate, Transfer and Support EASC East Arnhem Shire Council BRACS Broadcasting for Remote Aboriginal Communities Scheme EBA Enterprise Bargaining Agreement CA Central Australia EDO Economic Development Officer CAALAS central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service FaFT Families as First Teachers CARH Central Australian Remote Health FaHCSIA Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority FTE Full Time Equivalent CAYLUS central Australian Youth Link Up Service GBM Government Business Manager CDSC Central Desert Shire Council GEBIE Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises CDEP Community Development Employment Projects GEH Government Employee Housing CDS Central Desert Shire GEMCO Groote Eylandt Mining Company CDU Charles Darwin University GPNNT General Practice Network Northern Territory CEC Community Education Centre HACC Home and Community Care CEO Catholic Education Office HLGRS- (RD) Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services CFC Child and Families Centre - Regional Development CLC Central Land Council HLGRS/ DHLGRS Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services CSP Community Safety Plan HOIL Home Ownership Indigenous Land HRG Housing Reference Group OCPE Office of the Comissioner of Public Employment HSDA Health Service Delivery Area OLSH TCS our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic School IBA Indigenous Business Association ORIC Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations ICT Information and Communications Technology OTL Office of Township Leasing IEO Indigenous Engagement Officer PaCE Parents and Community Engagement ILC Indigenous Land Corporation PAW Media pintubi, Anmatjerre, Warlpiri Media IPSS Indigenous Parenting Support Service PATS Patient Assistance Transport Scheme IPWG Infrastructure and Planning Working Group PHC Primary Health Care IRSD Indigenous Remote Service Delivery Special Account PHCM Primary Health Care Manager IT Information Technology PWC/ P&W power Water Corporation JSA Job Services Australia RAFCW Remote Area Family and Community Workers KWHB Katherine West Health Board RGSC Roper Gulf Shire Council LAB Local Advisory Board RH Remote Housing LGANT Local Government Association of the Northern Territory RHNT Remote Housing Northern Territory LIP Local Implementation Plan RIBS Regional Indigenous Broadcasting Services LHA Laynhapuy Homelands Association ROC Regional Operations Centre LHRG Local Housing Reference Group RSD Remote Service Delivery LLNP Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program RTEED Remote Training, Employment and Economic Development LRG Local reference group SDCU Service Delivery Coordination Unit LSP Locational Supported Playgroups SEAM School Enrolment and Attendance Measure Malabam malabam Health Board SIHIP Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program MCS Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic School SNP School Nutrition Program MES Municipal Essential Services STEP Structured Training and Employment Projects MH Mental Health SWSBSC Strong Women, Strong Babies, Strong Culture MJD FOUNDATION Machado Joseph Disease Foundation TBA To Be Advised MOU Memorandum of Understanding TDC Thamarrurr Development Corporation MSC McDonnell Shire Council TIE Transforming Indigenous Education MSOAP Medical Specialists Outreach Assistance Program TISC Tiwi Islands Shire Council N/A Not Applicable TO Traditional Owners YUENDUMU NGO Non Government Organisation TOR Terms Of Reference NLC Northern Land Council TRPA Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement NPA National Partnership Agreement UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund NRETAS Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport VET/ VETiS vocational Education and Training in Schools NRT Nicotine Replacement Therapy WAHAC BOARD Western Aranda Health Aboriginal Corporation Board NT Northern Territory WASC West Arnhem Shire Council NTCET Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training WG Working Group NTFC Northern Territory Families and Children WETT Warlpiri Education and Training Trust Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation NTG Northern Territory Government WHO World Health Organisation NTIEC Northern Territory Indigenous Education Council WoG Whole of Government 29 NTPFES Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services WYN BOARD Willowra, Yuendumu, Nyirripi Health Board NTPOL Norther Territory Police YMAC Yugul Mangi Aboriginal Corporation OATSIH Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 30 Schedule A: Priorities, Strategies and Actions YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation EARLY CHILDHOOD

Progress Output Indicators COAG Target Number and proportion of low, normal, and high birth weight Halve the gap in mortality rates for under 5’s within a decade Indigenous babies Timing of antenatal visits for regular clients delivering Halve the gap in mortality rates for under 5’s within a decade Indigenous babies

Priority 1: All children will have access to Early Childhood Education in the year immediately preceding primary school. Strategy 1.1: Provide adequate crèche or child care services and places for all children in year preceding primary school.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When 1.1.1 Review future child and family centre/childcare staff requirements, prepare report on Lead - DET Started Review Jun-11 staffing requirement for new facility (50 childcare places). Supporting - DEEWR 1.1.2 Establish an early childhood coordinator to lead the integration of family services Lead - DET Started Review Jun-11 tailored to the Yuendumu community and its surrounding service delivery area. This will Supporting - CDSC, be achieved through a whole of government approach across all levels of government, Government Service non-government organisations and the community to develop and implement the Providers, DCF, NGOs, integrated service model. All program content will be inclusive of Warlpiri culture and Community, LRG have links to elders. 1.1.3 Provide childcare training for local staff engaged in delivery of childcare services. Lead - WETT Started Review Jun-11 Supporting - World Vision, CDSC, DEEWR, DET Strategy 1.2: Provide universal access to preschool for every child in the year before full-time school.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 Provide universal access to preschool for every child in the year before full time school. Lead - DET Started Dec-13 By 2013 the preschool program is to be delivered for 15 hours a week, 40 weeks a year Supporting - DEEWR by a four year, university qualified early childhood teacher. The program will be accessible across a diversity of settings and in a form that meets the needs of parents.

Priority 2: Adequate infrastructure to deliver early childhood programs. Strategy 2.1: Plan infrastructure to meet early childhood service needs.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Develop a child and families centre to national quality standards, including childcare Lead - DET Dec-10 Dec-11 centre to cater for 50 children. Work progressing is dependent on gaining land tenure to Supporting - DEEWR, DCI, appropriate site. CDSC, NGOs, Community, LRG

2.1.2 Prepare report on childcare staff housing requirements for operation of new children Lead - DET Started Review Jun-11 and families centre Supporting - DEEWR YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Priority 3: Children are prepared for school.

YUENDUMU Strategy 3.1: Assist and support parents in raising and preparing children for school.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

3.1.1 Develop a coordinated and integrated child and family approach tailored to Yuendumu Lead - DET Started Review Jun-11 and its surrounding service delivery area including the care and welfare of children. Supporting - CDSC, DCF,

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Establish an early childhood integrated service hub, including FaFT-IPSS, LSP and other DEEWR, FaHCSIA, programs in Yuendumu supported by establishment of an early childhood coordinator. Community

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation 3.1.2 FaFT-IPSS program to be established. This place-based integrated universal services Lead - DET Oct-10 Dec-12 program includes early learning and parenting support strategies. Supporting - DCF, FaHCSIA, Community

3.1.3 FaFT-IPSS is delivering Certificate III Community Services in the workplace for the local Lead - DET Oct-10 Dec-11 Indigenous FaFT Family Liaison Officers. Supporting - FaHCSIA

3.1.4 Investigate opportunities for local people to deliver parenting programs for young Lead - WETT Started Review Jun-11 mothers and fathers. Supporting - World Vision, CDSC, DEEWR, DET

Priority 4: Yuendumu children are born healthy and stay healthy. Strategy 4.1: new mothers are healthy and receive quality support before, during and after childbirth.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

4.1.1 Education and support programs to reduce smoking, drinking and poor nutrition Lead - DOH Started Jun-11 during pregnancy. Supporting - DoHA

4.1.2 Pregnant women attend regular ante-natal checks. Lead - LRG Started Jun-11 Supporting - DOH

4.1.3 Deliver antenatal, nutrition and healthy baby programs. Lead - DOH Started Jun-11

4.1.4 Parents ensure children attend health centre for regular checkups and immunisations. Lead - DOH Started Jun-11 Supporting - LRG SCHOOLING

Progress Output Indicators COAG Target Halve the gap in reading, writing and numeracy achievements for Schooling enrolment and attendance Indigenous children within a decade NAPLAN participation and attainment Halve the gap for Indigenous students in year 12 equivalent attainment by 2020

Priority 1: All community members value and promote education as the key to future opportunity. Strategy 1.1: increase student attendance and parents participation across all levels of the education system.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 establish a School Attendance Working Group to develop a localised school Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 attendance strategy that will: Supporting - School, • increase school attendance and NRETAS, Men’s Group, LRG, • increases the number of young adults and parents returning to school. Mt Theo, WETT

1.1.2 Yuendumu School Council to prioritise implementation of attendance and community Lead - School Council Started Review Feb-11 engagement strategies outlined in school Annual Operational Plan. Supporting - School, DET, LRG

1.1.3 School Council members to work with broader community and school to address Lead - School Council Started Review Feb-11 strategies to reduce bullying and teasing problems in and around school. Supporting - School, DET, LRG

1.1.4 Parents and community encourage and support children to go to school. Lead - LRG Started Review Jun-11 Supporting - Community

YUENDUMU Organisations, Parents, School Council

1.1.5 Home Liaison Officer to assist linkage and communication between school Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 and community. Supporting - School, LRG

1.1.6 Women's Centre to deliver Parent and Community Engagement Project. Lead - DEEWR Started Dec-12 Supporting - Women’s Centre Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

YUENDUMU 1.1.7 Provide quality nutrition for school students. Lead - DEEWR Started Jun-12 Supporting - Women’s Centre

1.1.8 a bilingual approach to education will be delivered with English as the predominant Lead - DET 2011 Review Feb-11 language of instruction, supported by first language and enriched with an early years Supporting - School Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September bi-literacy approach up to Year 2. Council

1.1.9 Warlpiri Warriors/ Men's Group encourage and support males to engage with and return Lead - Warlpiri Warriors From date of Review Jun-11 Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation to education system. agreement

1.1.10 DET to deliver Parent and Community Engagement Program “Literacy and Numeracy Lead - DET Started Review Jun-11 in the Home for Parents” which will publish and produce a set of resources for parents Supporting - DEEWR of Indigenous student’s age five-11 years old in Yuendumu and a number of other communities.

Priority 2: Young people leave the education system with skills and capacity to enter and progress in the workforce. Strategy 2.1: Develop a clear education pathway that encourages “Strong Start, Bright Future”, participation in education, training and tertiary studies.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Develop an education and training strategy that outlines clear pathways from early Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 childhood through to adult education, and jobs. Supporting - DEEWR

2.1.2 Tailor and coordinate literacy and numeracy programs ensuring participation of Lead - DET Started Review Jun-11 targeted youth. Supporting - DEEWR, Remote Indigenous Education Working Group Strategy 2.2: enhance services to meet education needs.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.2.1 Support, encourage and provide training for Indigenous school staff. Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 Supporting - WETT

2.2.2 Communities are encouraged to use school facilities from 3pm to 9pm to increase the Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 community's contact with the school and to help improve school attendance. After Supporting - DEEWR, hours access can be for local language courses and activities, as well as adult literacy, School, CDSC, LRG, IT, parenting skills, music, sport and the arts. NRETAS

2.2.3 Introduce cultural training for all teachers. Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 Supporting - LRG

2.2.4 Implement strategies to attract and retain experienced teachers. Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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HEALTH

YUENDUMU Progress Output Indicators COAG Target

Number of health care episodes Close the gap in life expectancy within a generation

Number of episodes of health care and client contacts Close the gap in life expectancy within a generation

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Child oral health disease profile for 7-to-12-year-olds Close the gap in life expectancy within a generation Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

Priority 1: Yuendumu children, parents and adults have access to quality health programs and services that promote healthy lifestyle and prevent illness. 1.1 Strategy: Comprehensive primary health and aged care services are available to all Yuendumu residents.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 undertake strategic health planning to determine health service needs and staffing Lead - DOH Nov-10 Jun-11 levels for future years. Supporting - DoHA, WYN

1.1.2 Support pathways to community control working with communities and existing health Lead - DoHA Started 2012 boards to develop and define a sustainable service region. Supporting - WYN, AMSANT, DOH

1.1.3 Support training of local staff to deliver health service programs. Lead - DOH Started Jun-12

1.1.4 Conduct education and outreach programs, in particular targeting children, youth, Lead - DOH Started Jun-11 parents and the aged.

1.1.5 The early childhood nurse to provide outreach service to mothers and children. Lead - DOH Started Jun-11

1.1.6 Review the oral health program to seek opportunities for service improvement and if Lead – DHF for Oral Health Started Mar–11 appropriate, develop a fluoridation program Program Lead – DHLGRS, PWC for fluoridation Supporting - WYN 1.2 Strategy: Provision and planning of adequate health, aged care, sport and recreation infrastructure and facilities to meet service and community needs.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 Conduct joint infrastructure planning in the context of future health service Lead - DoHA Jun-11 Jun-12 delivery requirements. Supporting - DOH, WYN Board

1.2.2 Review sources of funding for the ongoing management of the swimming pool. NTG will Lead - NRETAS Started Jan-11 contribute to the pool’s ongoing operation. Supporting - Mt Theo, ROC

1.2.3 Review of sports and recreation facilities and infrastructure with focus on Lead - NRETAS Started Jun-11 opportunities for a Multi Functional Youth Facility. Prepare report on options to Supporting - CDSC, develop and improve facilities. Mt Theo

1.2.4 Implement Central Desert Shire Waste Management Strategy. Lead - CDSC Started Review Oct-11 Supporting - DHLGRS, DCI

1.2.5 Development and construction of Mt Theo Warlpiri Regional Youth Development Lead - Mt Theo Started Review Oct-11 Complex Stages 2 and 3.

1.2.6 upgrade sports oval to AFL NT Standard in a staged approach, contingent on school Lead - NRETAS Started Jun-11 attendance improving. Supporting - Mt Theo, DET, CDSC

1.2.7 upgrade telecommunication services to support Health eTowns project, supporting Lead - DBE Mar-11 Jun-11 health, education and police business systems. YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Priority 2: Yuendumu residents with support from stakeholders improve self management of personal health and wellbeing. YUENDUMU Strategy 2.1: encourage and facilitate better health outcomes for youth through participation in cultural, sport and recreational activities.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Develop a simpler, streamlined and integrated approach to sport and recreation Lead - NRETAS Started Jun-11

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September services, including an assessment of sport and recreation programs. Supporting - CDSC, LRG

2.1.2 Deliver a 12-month sport demonstration project. Lead - NRETAS Jan-11 Dec-12

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Supporting - CDSC, ASC, FaHCSIA

2.1.3 Fund outside hours care project (including vacation care). Lead - DEEWR Started Jun-11 Supporting - Funded Provider Mt Theo

2.1.4 Residents and stakeholders encourage and support children and youth to participate Lead - Mt Theo, LRG From date of Review Oct-11 in cultural, sporting and recreational activities. Supporting - CDSC, School, agreement NRETAS Strategy 2.2: residents seek and live healthy lifestyles.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.2.1 Identify strategies that will encourage people to attend specialist appointments. Lead - LRG Started Review Jun-11 Supporting - DOH, WYN Board

2.2.2 Residents attend specialist appointments as scheduled. Lead - LRG, Community From date of Review Oct-11 agreement

2.2.3 Yuendumu residents reduce smoking. The LRG supported by the wider community: Lead - LRG, Community From date of Review Oct-11 Encourage local shops to make nicotine abatement products available; Encourage Supporting - DOH agreement community members to stop smoking inside cars, homes and around non-smokers (including children, the elderly and the sick); Provide support and encouragement to family members who are trying to quit smoking; Support the declaration of smoke free areas including playgrounds, buildings and other public areas.

2.2.4 Yuendumu residents support each other to reduce alcohol, marijuana, petrol sniffing Lead - LRG From date of Review Oct-11 and other drug consumption. Supporting - Mt Theo, agreement Men’s & Women’s Groups, Law & Culture Group YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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HEALTHY HOMES

YUENDUMU Progress Output Indicators

Condition of current housing stock

Overall crowding rates: average per bedroom density and number houses overcrowded Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Priority 1: There are adequate and appropriate homes for Yuendumu residents with access to all basic utilities. Strategy 1.1: build and refurbish appropriate housing in the Yuendumu community through the SIHIP.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 finalise housing lease. Lead - CLC Started 2010 Supporting - Community, DHLGRS

1.1.2 Provide advice on number of new houses, refurbishments and rebuilds. Lead - DHLGRS/FaHCSIA Pending 2010 leases

1.1.3 Commence refurbishments and construction of new homes. Lead - DHLGRS/FaHCSIA Pending Dec-13 leases

1.1.4 Seek policy guidance on "local" staff housing and housing maintenance. Lead - FaHCSIA Started Feb-11

Strategy 1.2: Determine how many new houses will be needed when the Strategic Indigenous Housing Infrastructure Programs is completed.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 Commence planning for the provision of additional housing following the completion of Lead - DHLGRS/FaHCSIA Started Jun-11 the current SIHIP which includes the immediate housing need and future demand Supporting - Community based on population estimates. Priority 2: Yuendumu people have the skills to live in public housing and maintain the premises in a clean, tidy and healthy condition. Strategy 2.1: Deliver a range of tools and support services for Yuendumu people that assist them to maintain their home at required standard.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Provide training and support to Yuendumu people to assist with maintaining their homes Lead - DHLGRS Pending Jun-11 including home budgeting, home care (cleaning, minor repairs), life skills (cooking, leases nutrition, safe food storage).

2.1.2 Assess fencing requirements and develop a fencing program. Lead – DHLGRS, FAHCSIA Jan-11 Jun-11 Supporting – CDSC, HRG YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION

YUENDUMU Progress Output Indicators COAG Target To halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous Total employment (Indigenous/non-Indigenous) and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade. To halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous Total employment (private/public)

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade To halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous Number of participants on Newstart, Youth Allowance and CDEP and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

Priority 1: Local businesses and projects are developed, creating local jobs. Strategy 1.1: identify jobs, assist the development of small businesses.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 Government agency staff working in Yuendumu undertake locally delivered cross All Government Started Ongoing cultural training when available.

1.1.2 Provide business support and mentoring to individuals and groups wanting to start Lead - DHLGRS, Tourism NT Started Review Jun-11 a viable business, including the Yuendumu Women's Centre. (for tourism specific businesses only) Supporting - RTEED, DEEWR, IBA, Tanami RPA

1.1.3 Develop an economic opportunities profile. Lead - DHLGRS Started Jun-11 Supporting - RTEED, Tanami RPA

1.1.4 Support the development of workforce planning strategies for identified industries Lead - DBE Started Review Jun-11 and major projects. Supporting - TRPA, RTEED, DCI Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When 1.1.5 Australian Jobs Conversion: AG-funded and MES Jobs are offered to Lead – FaHCSIA Started Jun-13 Indigenous Australians. Supporting - AGD, DEEWR, DSEWPAC, Office of the Arts, PM&C, DoHA, ILC, RTEED, CDSC 1.1.6 Jobs, training or further education offers guarantee for all NTCET graduates living in Lead - DBE , DET Started Review Oct-11 Yuendumu, through an organised transition to work program. Supporting – All Agencies, RTEED, CDSC 1.1.7 Government will work together to define and support employment pathways for Lead - DHLGRS Started Ongoing people employed in SIHIP after program completion. Supporting - RTEED 1.1.8 Government will work with financial institutions to assist with removing barriers to Lead - DBE / DHLGRS Started Review Oct-11 accessing finance for investment on ALRA land. Support will be provided to joint Supporting - RTEED ventures and other partnership vehicles which enable local people to access capital. 1.1.9 In close coordination with the current rollout of E-health and on-line education Lead – DBE Oct–10 Ongoing initiatives, develop an integrated ICT strategy that covers: infrastructure requirements; Supporting – RTEED deployment of equipment; use of new technologies by government agencies and; access to ICT services by businesses, NGOs and local people. 1.1.10 Explore partnership opportunities in the private sector, with a particular emphasis Lead – DBE Oct–10 Apr-11 on building formal links with industries operating in the region. These partnerships Supporting – RTEED could include (but not be limited to) training, employment, infrastructure and community development.

Strategy 1.2: Provision and planning of infrastructure and services that support economic development. YUENDUMU Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 Establish branch of TCU and provide access to banking and financial literacy training. Lead - FaHCSIA Started Review Oct-11

1.2.2 Develop a proposal for a Government Business Centre. A range of services may be Lead - DBE Started Dec-10 provided from this building and options will be considered for local organisations to Supporting - RTEED build and own the shopfront with long-term tenancy.

1.2.3 Facilitate workshops in partnership with the CDSC to investigate passenger transport Lead - DLP Feb-11 Jul-11 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation needs, potential community resources and partnerships. This work will include economic Supporting - CDSC viability, business opportunities and potential support through joint ventures and organisations such as IBA. This work will need to link to the area plan and town centre 43 urban design plan and promote walkability and the use of bicycles. 44 Schedule A: Priorities, Strategies and Actions

1.2.4 Scope possibilities for commercial visitor accommodation and develop an action plan Lead - DEEWR Started Dec-10 to inform future work in this area. If viability established, work with local entrepreneurs Supporting - DBE, IBA, YUENDUMU seeking to invest in this businesses. RTEED, Tourism NT

1.2.5 Visual and environment aspects of Yuendumu town are improved, including dust Lead - CDSC Started Review Oct-11 suppression, tree planting, parks. Supporting - LRG, DLP

1.2.6 Land Tenure arrangements that encourage development are adopted. Lead - Community/CLC/ Started Review Oct-11 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September DHLGRS Supporting - FaHCSIA

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation 1.2.7 Conduct review of adult education training facilities, determine and report on training Lead - DET Feb - 11 June - 11 facility needs for future years. Supporting - DEEWR, Yuendumu School

1.2.8 Review and report on provision of multi purpose community centre/facilities that could Lead - NRETAS Started Jun-11 include public library, ICT and training facilities, sport and recreation facilities. Supporting - DBE, Capital Working Group

1.2.9 Ensure access to appropriate TV, radio, and ICT Services in to digital era. Lead - ROC Started Jan - 11 Supporting - DBCDE, Office of the Arts, PM&C

1.2.10 Complete a detailed road survey and prepare funding submission to upgrade roads. Lead - DHLGRS Started Dec-10 (Submission) Supporting - DLP (Survey)

Priority 2: The working age population has the depth and breadth of skills and capabilities required to enter the labour market. Strategy 2.1: Yuendumu residents acquire the skills required to find and take up jobs.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Develop Labour Market profile that demonstrates current positions, skill requirements Lead - DBE Started Complete and jobs that are available. Supporting - RTEED 2.1.2 Deliver Training for Work: targeted to meet employment needs, assists community Lead - DBE Started Review Oct-11 members in gaining employment and advancing their careers. Supporting - DEEWR, DET

2.1.3 In partnership with community champions hold Futures Forums that provide Lead - DHLGRS Jul-12 Jun-13 information on employment options and business development services available Supporting - All to community members. Provide information on opportunities arising from potential government agencies, private sector involvement. CDSC

2.1.4 Work Readiness: Government will ensure that Job Services Australia and CDEP providers Lead - DEEWR, FaHCSIA Started Jun-12 develop work experience activities that meet local needs, including accredited and Supporting - JSA (JobFind, non-accredited training and in work readiness activities, which lead to employment ITEC Employment, Job outcomes. Futures), CDEP (CDSC), RTEED

2.1.5 VETiS programs and school-based apprenticeships are aligned with community Lead - DET Started Review Oct-11 employment pathways. Supporting - RTEED, DCI

2.1.6 Community members learn safe driving practices, access driver training and acquire Lead - CDSC Started Jun-11 driver’s licences. Supporting - LRG/DLP

2.1.7 Newstart Allowance recipients will meet their allowance obligations, measured by an Lead – Community Started Review Jun-11 increase in the number of people taking up job-readiness programs. Supporting - Centrelink

2.1.8 Government Contracts: All procurement processes undertaken in remote areas will Lead – DBE Started Review Jun-11 optimise opportunities in Indigenous employment and enterprise development. Supporting - RTEED, All Agencies

Priority 3: Town develops in an orderly manner with appropriate process. Strategy 3.1: Develop a town plan. YUENDUMU Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

3.1.1 Complete and gazette a town plan (area plan and zoning map). Lead - DLP Started Dec-10

3.1.2 Develop town centre urban design plan including community transport strategies. Lead - DLP Started Jun-11 Supporting - DCI Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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SAFE COMMUNITIES

YUENDUMU Progress Output Indicators

As a proportion of all offences: (i) alcohol related offences (ii) drug and substance abuse related offences (iii) offences against the person Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Priority 1: Yuendumu people are safe from violence, abuse and neglect. Strategy 1.1: People have the skills and facilities to prevent and manage violence, abuse and neglect.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 establish Community Safety Working Party to work with community members to develop Lead - DoJ Started Review Jun-11 a plan and place based strategies that will address safety concerns; such as care and Supporting - NTPFES,CDSC, protection of children; and promotion of culturally appropriate ways to deal with issues. DCF, DOH, FaHCSIA, AGD, DLP, LGANT

1.1.2 The supported recommendations of the recently finalised Remote Policing Review will Lead - NTPFES ASAP Review Jun-11 be communicated to the Yuendumu community, including timeframes and strategies for implementing the recommendations.

1.1.3 Develop appropriate emergency response strategies, allowing Yuendumu residents to Lead - NTPFES Started Review Oct-11 manage and respond effectively to emergency situations. Supporting - DoJ

1.1.4 Work with Telstra to seek the provision of adequate public phones in residential areas. Lead - ROC Started Feb-11

1.1.5 Establish and support NT Emergency Service volunteer units capable of reacting to Lead – NTPFES ASAP Review Oct-11 known hazards for the community. Supporting - CDSC

1.1.6 Maintain an all hazard response plan for Yuendumu and review or establish specific Lead – NTPFES ASAP Review Oct-11 hazard response plans for the community (e.g. Flood Plan) as necessary. This will include Supporting - CDSC ensuring adequate community education and preparedness (including public shelters where necessary) for known hazards. Strategy 1.2: minimise alcohol and other drug use.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 Develop Alcohol Management Plan. Lead - DoJ ASAP Review Oct-11 Supporting - FaHCSIA, CDSC

1.2.2 Provide access to Alcohol and other Drug counselling service. Lead - DOH Oct-10 Oct-11 Supporting - DoHA

1.2.3 Develop strategies to reduce petrol sniffing. Lead - Mt Theo Started Review Oct-11 Supporting - DOH, LRG, DoHA

Priority 2: Make Yuendumu a safer place. Strategy 2.1: enforce laws ensuring children and families are safe.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Install speed signs and restrictors at important community locations Lead - CDSC Started Review Feb-11 Supporting, DLP

2.1.2 Establish an animal management program in consultation with the community. Lead - CDSC Started Review Oct-11 Supporting - FaHCSIA

2.1.3 Maintain and improve street lighting as required. Lead - CDSC Started Review Jun-11 Supporting - PWC YUENDUMU 2.1.4 Minimum service standards for child protection and related services will be developed Lead - DCF Started Review Jun-11 in Yuendumu including an agreed program to implement these standards. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

YUENDUMU Progress Output Indicators

Number of registered organisations under ORIC and NT Associations Act Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Priority 1: Yuendumu leaders and elected council members have the skills, tools and information to effectively govern their community. Strategy 1.1: enhance and improve local people's understanding of governance and leadership practises.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 elected members of CDSC will receive professional development to enable them to Lead - CDSC Started Ongoing better understand and undertake their roles. Supporting - LGANT

1.1.2 Work with the community to develop an integrated and strategic program of Lead - ROC Started Review Jun-11 community governance and leadership support that suits the needs of the men, women and youth of Yuendumu.

Strategy 1.2: Develop and provide tools and information that enhances local people’s governance capacity.

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1.2.1 undertake a research project which will map the community governance Lead - DHLGRS Oct-10 Mar-11 arrangements and community engagement for all Yuendumu organisations Supporting - ROC and enterprises.

1.2.2 Develop a clear profile of community owned enterprises, detailing ownership Lead - DHLGRS Jan-11 Jun-11 and governance structures. Strategy 1.3: improve consultation and engagement processes.

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1.3.1 Ensure interpreters are used for all meetings, consultation and negotiations with Lead - ROC Started Review Jun-11 community members.

1.3.2 Develop and implement a system through which meetings and consultations are Lead - ROC Started Review Jun-11 coordinated, streamlined and encourage community input. Supporting - CDSC

Strategy 1.4: the GBM and the ROC will support the LRG to monitor the progress and timelines of the Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan.

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1.4.1 The Yuendumu Local Reference Group and the ROC will work in partnership to progress Lead - ROC, LRG From date of Review Jun-11 Local Implementation Plan actions and report back to government. agreement YUENDUMU Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

49 50 Schedule B: Baseline Mapping report snapshot

The Yuendumu Baseline Mapping Report provides information about the people, services and infrastructure in Yuendumu and the YUENDUMU surrounding region. Most of the information in the report was collected during 2009, but often relates to earlier points in time (in particular, the Census data is from 2006). The full Yuendumu Baseline Mapping Report is a very large document and includes a lot of technical information. The Government Business Manager has a copy to show people, and can arrange specialists to help people understand particular parts of the report. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

The following is some of the information from the and high birth weight Indigenous babies in • The yearly average attendance at Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Yuendumu Baseline Mapping Report that relates Yuendumu was collected by Northern Territory School increased from 49.6 per cent in 2008 to specifically to the ‘Progress Output Indicators’ in health services and the Australian Institute of 54.7 per cent in 2009, alongside an average Schedule A of the Local Implementation Plan. Health and Welfare. Due to concerns about enrolment increase from about 131 to 145 These measures will give an indication of the small numbers in the data, permission to use it in students. progress being achieved in Yuendumu in these the Baseline Mapping Report was not provided • Since 2001, the average yearly attendance key areas. by the Northern Territory. rate (averaged over the eight collection points) • The timing and number of antenatal visits for at Yuendumu School has fluctuated greatly Early Childhood regular clients delivering Indigenous babies in between a peak of 77 per cent in 2004 and a low • Of the all births in the Yuendumu Statistical Yuendumu was collected by Northern Territory of 44 per cent in 2007. By 2009, the attendance Local Area in 2004-08, 46.6 per cent (41 births) health services and the Australian Institute of rate was 53 per cent, lower overall than in 2001 were to teenage mothers aged 15 to 19. Births to Health and Welfare. Due to concerns about (65 per cent). mothers aged 20-24 comprised 28.4 per cent of small numbers in the data, permission to use it in • Participation in the National Assessment all births (25 births). the Baseline Mapping Report was not provided Program—Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) by the Northern Territory. • Overall, preschool enrolments at Yuendumu increased significantly between 2008 and 2009, School declined between 2001 and 2009. In 2001, with 100 per cent participation for nearly all years 30 children were enrolled in preschool, declining in the reading and numeracy assessments in to seven children in 2003. By 2009, there were 17 Schooling 2009. For example, there was an 83 per cent preschool children enrolled at Yuendumu School. • In August 2009, 104 students were enrolled in increase in Year 3 participation in reading and a As the 2006 census shows the zero to four year old Yuendumu School from preschool to Year 6, and 43 per cent increase in Year 5 participation in Indigenous population to have been 80, this data 31 were enrolled from Year 7 to Year 11. The 2006 numeracy. indicates a low enrolment rate. census shows the school-aged Indigenous • Overall results in 2009 indicate that students population (ages five to 14) to have been 147. • The number and proportion of low, normal are achieving below the national minimum standard for reading, but at or above the and 30 were deemed in need of significant being of workforce age. The number of recipients national minimum standard for numeracy. For capital expenditure. on Newstart Allowance also decreased example, 31 per cent of Year 7 participants and substantially by 44 people (24 per cent) while • Between 2003-04 and 2007-08, Indigenous less than five per cent of Years 5 and 9 Disability Support Pension increased by eight people in the Yuendumu Statistical Local Area participants achieved at or above the national people (24 per cent). were hospitalised for diseases associated with minimum standard for reading. When assessed poor environmental health at a rate of 90.7 per • About 13 per cent of the 463.4 km of roads for numeracy, no more than 11 per cent of any 1,000. surveyed in and around Yuendumu were found to year achieved at or above the national minimum be in good condition, 72.3 per cent were found standard. to be in fair condition, and 14.8 per cent were • More information on NAPLAN results is Economic Participation found to be in poor condition. available online at www.myschool.edu.au. • An employment survey was undertaken in 2009 in Yuendumu. Of the 373 employed people, Safe Communities 273 were Indigenous—97 people were employed Health full-time, 65 were part-time, 82 were casual and • From 2006–07 to 2008–09, a total of 706 • In 2009-10 the Yuendumu health centre 29 held Community Development Employment offences were recorded in Yuendumu. reported 11,162 episodes of care, with 59 per cent Projects positions. • Thirty per cent of offences were alcohol reported as care for female clients and 91 per cent • At the time of the survey 79 Indigenous people related. Offences against the person (98 per reported as care for Indigenous clients. were employed in the public sector (42 full-time, cent) and public order offences (84.4 per cent) • In 2008-09 there were 21 reported Home and 17 part-time and 20 casual) and 165 were were the most likely to be alcohol related. Community Care clients in Yuendumu, all of whom employed in the private sector (55 full-time, 48 Property offences, traffic offences and police were Indigenous. part-time and 62 casual). activities were rarely alcohol related.

• In 2009-10 the Aged and Disability Program • Ninety one per cent of income support • About 1.4 per cent of offences were drug reported 86 open cases, 19 referrals and six closed recipients were of workforce age (15–64 years of and/or substance abuse related. Justice cases. Open cases are those cases being actively age). Fifty nine per cent of all income support procedure offences had the highest percentage managed by a disability coordinator. recipients were female. of drug and/or substance abuse involvement. YUENDUMU • In Yuendumu, about 43 per cent of all income • Other offences against the person were support recipients received Newstart Allowance recorded as 11 in 2006-07, 24 in 2007-08 and 12 in Healthy Homes (136 recipients) and about eight per cent 2008-09. • In 2009, there were 105 residential dwellings in received Youth Allowance-Other support (27 Yuendumu providing 235 bedrooms. This resulted recipients). in an average of 3.10 people per bedroom. Sixty • Between June 2008 and June 2009, there was seven per cent of Yuendumu households are Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation an overall decrease in the number of income considered to be overcrowded, one assessed support recipients by 50 people, with the majority dwelling was deemed in need of refurbishments

51 52 Schedule C: Summary of Community Engagement

The Yuendumu Indigenous Engagement Officer and Government Business Manager worked with community groups and YUENDUMU individuals, as well as key stakeholders, service providers and non-government organisations to guide the Yuendumu Local Implementation Plan process. This section outlines the kinds of consultation, engagement and capacity-building that occurred. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Consultation with the and service providers. In total the Local Consultations with Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Local Reference Group Reference Group has met six times to community members consult and negotiate on the Yuendumu The Yuendumu Local Reference Group is the key The Indigenous Engagement Officer and Local Implementation Plan. community group for engagement in the Local Government Business Manager held many Implementation Plan process. The Yuendumu The Yuendumu Local Reference Group is evenly consultations with individual community members Local Reference Group was established, from its represented across language groups, genders, who contributed to the Local Implementation Plan. early formative stages, during the in-community and areas of expertise. Visioning Forum in February 2010. Following Consultations with service providers advertising for membership by the Government Local Reference Group members and governance structures Business Manager, members self-nominated or The Yuendumu Local Reference Group Members Several meetings were held with stakeholders, were nominated by others. are: Robert Robertson, Connie Walit, Adrian service providers and governance structures to The group has 36 members in total, with about Nelson, Janet Spencer, Eddie Robertson, Lottie develop the Local Implementation Plan, six core members in attendance of every Robertson, Ned Hargraves, Francis Kelly, Elizabeth including: biweekly meetings with the Shire meeting. Other members attend meetings less Katakarintja, Dennis Williams, Tommy Watson, Services Manager; weekly meetings with the regularly, depending on their work schedules, Judith McKay, Gina Wilson, Lindsay Williams, school principal; one meeting with the childcare the weather, and their points of interest relative Albert Wilson, Barbara Martin, Chris Poulson, centre, the health board and the health centre; to the meeting agenda. Nancy Oldfield, Anthony Egan, Simon Fisher Snr, and regular meetings with PAW Media, Mt Theo Nola Wilson, Freda Jurrah, Wendy Baarda, Simon Centre, the Women’s Centre and the police. Meetings were originally held on a regular Fisher Jnr, Derek Williams, Lizzie Lechleitner, schedule, but due to scheduling conflicts the Donovan Rice, Sebastian Watson, Jimmy Furthermore, the Yuendumu Local Reference group now holds meetings as frequently as Langdon, Sherman Spencer, Kasman Spencer Group includes representation from a range of possible depending on the availability of the and Ned Wilson. service providers and stakeholders, and from Local Reference Group members, Regional individuals whose expertise spans the interests of Operations Centre staff and other stakeholders each of the seven COAG building blocks. Engagement Capacity-building The Indigenous Engagement Officer is the primary The Yuendumu Local Reference Group has been person responsible for engaging on a local level, supported in its capacity-building by the Single including meeting with families and individuals on Government Interface and the Regional a regular basis to keep the community well Operations Centre. On 25 February 2010, the informed about the Local Implementation Plan Regional Operations Centre convened an and other government projects. in-community Visioning Forum for the Yuendumu Local Reference Group facilitated by an A range of tools have been created to support experienced Indigenous facilitator. The Visioning an informed engagement process: Forum explored government’s vision in Closing •• The source document listing all of the desired the Gap and Remote Service Delivery, and community outcomes supplied by the Local achieving the Yuendumu community’s vision Reference Group is available from the through a Local Implementation Plan. The Government Business Manager and will be community’s desired outcomes were presented used to inform future versions of and updates for prioritisation. Over a series of in-community to the Local Implementation Plan. meetings between the Yuendumu Local •• Community posters and fact sheets about Reference Group, the Single Government Closing the Gap, Remote Service Delivery and Interface and the Regional Operations Centre, the Local Implementation Plan have been priorities under each building block were finalised developed and presented to the Local and negotiated with government. Reference Group during meetings. Yuendumu Local Reference Group members •• A community notice board has been sent to also participated in a local Remote Service the Government Business Manager to display Delivery Governance and Leadership Workshop information for the broader community on held in Yuendumu on 19-20 April 2010. The Closing the Gap. workshop focused on building the capacity of •• A DVD was produced in Yuendumu by local current and emerging local leadership in the areas of: Western concepts of visions and goal YUENDUMU production company PAW Media profiling the success of the Here at Home elderly setting; how to work with governments; the care facility. local implementation process; community accountability; sharing stories of local leadership; and democratic governance. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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