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ALPA

Locality: East Arm

Phone: +61 8 8944 6444

Address: 70 O'Sullivan Circuit 0801 East Arm, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.alpa.asn.au/

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25.01.2022 Meet Lachlan Wurmalparr Lachlan has been working for the ALPA store since 2009 and is now a store supervisor - he has also recently become a member of the ALPA Yolngu leadership program. In his role as a supervisor Lachlan enjoys teaching new staff and supporting his team to feel powerful and strong. It is Lachlan’s goal to become a store manager so that Yolngu can see that anyone can have the Gakul (skill, authority, power) to manage community stores. ... Lachlan is passionate about healthy foods and encourages customers to choose healthier choices.

23.01.2022 Our teams in Galiwinku have just received training in facing up store aisles... and boy have they done an awesome job!! Can you keep your pantry looking this good??

23.01.2022 Tony Webb and Meredith Garrawurra talk about the ALPA Retail Training program.

22.01.2022 Happy National Skills Week Everyone! National Skills Week celebrates career pathways for all Australians. Check out Gayili (left), one of our RSAS Supervisors, showing our newest RSAS Officer, Reneda (right) the ropes in Yirrkala.... Local leadership is a very important part of all of our programs. We look forward to seeing Gayili & Reneda progress in their careers with ALPA.

22.01.2022 "From the heart of the Arnhem Land’s Crocodile Islands, we bring you a special online presentation of Milingimbi’s Gatjirrk Festival. A long standing centrepiece of the cultural calendar, Gatjirrk Festival brings together the best talent from across the region every year." Can not wait for the Gatjirrk Festival Film to be broadcast tomorrow night, 6pm ACST on Yolngu Radio , and NITV Facebook pages as part of the 2020 #NAIDOC2020 Week celebrations. ALPA proudly continued to s...upport this and many other cultural events. A pleasure as always to work with Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, East Arnhem Regional Council Developing East Arnhem Limited and of course Yolngu Radio. https://fb.watch/1JF538dgZ6/

22.01.2022 Happy #WorkforceWednesday Everybody! This week we would love to introduce you to one of our Island & Cape staff members: Alice King, Hope Vale Store Duty Manager. Alice has been working for Island & Cape since 2015 and has completed a Cert II and III in Retail. Alice is passionate about training; she is currently studying a Cert IV in Retail Management and mentors her teammates through their courses.... Alice values customer feedback and the store has seen tremendous growth in sales since she has been involved in prepared takeaway foods and fresh produce the store. In 2019, Alice was invited to the Darwin Support Office to meet the NT Stakeholders and see the DSO in action. She was so excited to finally meet the people shed been talking to on the phone for years! In her down time, Alice enjoys hunting, but loves to have a bit of fun and partake in some karaoke.

21.01.2022 Woo hoo! Did you know that we have launched our new and improved website??? https://www.alpa.asn.au/ You can find all of our latest news and career opportunities here. Be sure to subscribe to our Ganyu newsletter too.

21.01.2022 R U OK? This year's R U OK Day is particularly important during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Coping with changing work environments can also affect our mental health and wellbeing. ALPA urges everyone to check in on your colleagues, friends, and family if you feel they are struggling with something. Talking can make a world of difference to someone!... R U OK Day #Listen

20.01.2022 Manapan Furniture has been shortlisted at this year's prestigious Dezeen Awards in the UK. We are so proud that our Milingimbi team keeps on sharing Yolngu Culture with the world through their unique craftsmanship. Congratulations.

20.01.2022 R U OK? This years R U OK Day is particularly important during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Coping with changing work environments can also affect our mental health and wellbeing. ALPA urges everyone to check in on your colleagues, friends, and family if you feel they are struggling with something. Talking can make a world of difference to someone!... R U OK Day #Listen

20.01.2022 ARE YOU READY??? The Christmas Light Competition is on!!! Decorate your house Yard and Entry the competition to win a $150 hamper. ... Check the prizes in your community ALPA retail Stores

20.01.2022 Happy Wednesday everyone. Today's word is: Wälu Wälu refers to the sun. It is often used to refer to a point in time, e.g. today. You can listen to the word and how it's used in a sentence here:... https://soundcloud.com/user-641083617-712322852/sets/walu Disclaimer: Words and translations were provided by by Patricia and Jason of Ramingining. Thanks to the team at ARDS for your language support! ALPA understands that interpretations can be varied.

19.01.2022 #SmileitsSaturday So good to have Northern Territory Government back delivering #DriveSafeNT in our communities. Living remote can have many challenges, including the lack of everyday opportunities we have access to in cities, including obtaining licences and other important documents.... Michael Wunungmurra looks so proud to have his license.

19.01.2022 Our ALPA Board is meeting for the last time this year to discuss our visions and strategic plans. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone one of community members and supporters throughout what can only be described as a challenging and odd year for businesses globally due to Covid-19. We are however very proud of our teams adaptability and ingenuity to be able to continue to operate businesses and activities throughout a very tough year.... Best wishes to everyone of our important supporters, The ALPA Board.

18.01.2022 Ever Heard of these old wives tales growing up? 'Eating your crusts makes your hair curly' or 'eating carrots gives you good eyesight'! Well, we're not sure if they're entirely true or not but we certainly would like to hear how you make eating fun???... Check out how our retail team members are making fruit-eating more fun!

18.01.2022 Meet Andrew Prigmore, our longest serving Store Manager, with 24 years’ service. Andrew has worked in a number of remote communities in the Northern Territory and Queensland and is currently managing our Island & Cape Aurukun store. Read more about Andrew’s time with ALPA on our website

18.01.2022 How cute are these two, having fun in the supermarket while shopping with mum & dad! Did you know there are now childrens shopping trolleys available at our Aurukun Store? ... #Smiles

17.01.2022 How good does our new Ramingining Community Service Hub signage look? The Ramingining Community Services Hub; was recently upgraded by our friends at Bukmak Constructions. #oneALPAonevision

17.01.2022 CDP Activities in our remote communities is BACK! Voluntary activities recommenced this week for participants. It was great to see so many enthusiastic community members turn up & it's only week one!... Take a look at some photos taken in Ramingining & Gapuwiyak of the team preparing for ceremonies, and organising care packs. Looking forward to seeing many more faces in the coming weeks

17.01.2022 Warning: Recently community members have been getting scammed by purchasing tickets for major upcoming AFL events from re-sellers on the internet and not the official NTix or AFL websites. We have shared this post at the request of NT Consumer Affairs to reach our community members. Please be vigilant when buying any goods or services off the internet and be sure to check that the seller is official. @northernterritoryconsumeraffairs

17.01.2022 Good Morning Bukmak! This is the Yolngu Matha word for All/Every(one) How do you use Bukmak in a sentence?... you can listen to the word and how its used in a sentence here: http://ow.ly/rbwx50Cnrb8 While you're here, why not check out Bukmak Constructions Disclaimer: Words and translations were provided by Jason Butjula & Jennifer Wunungmurra from Lake Evella. Thanks to the team at ARDS for your language support! ALPA understands that interpretations can be varied.

16.01.2022 Congratulations Samantha Greenwood on completing her Certificate II in Retail this month.

15.01.2022 Its a great morning on Galiwinku today. Its our very first board meeting face-to-face this year. Our Board of Directors is very excited to get down to business and discuss all things ALPA. We also had a traditional food presentation by our female directors Lily Roy and Faye Matjarra... #onealpaonevision

15.01.2022 How good are your spear skills? This was taken at yesterday's NAIDOC community event in Nhulunbuy.

15.01.2022 And the Winner's are..... ALPA group - GALIWINKU Consultancy Group - MALANDARI... Congratulations to the teams at Galiwinku and Malandari for taking out the Best Store prize for the 2nd quarter in the ALPA and Consultancy groups. The quarterly best store prize is based on several factors such as sales, compliance and healthy sales. Good luck to all stores for next quarter!

14.01.2022 It's a great morning on Galiwin'ku today. It's our very first board meeting face-to-face this year. Our Board of Directors is very excited to get down to business and discuss all things ALPA. We also had a traditional food presentation by our female directors Lily Roy and Faye Matjarra... #onealpaonevision

14.01.2022 Did you know we provide a Youth Services program which is delivered to our Ramingining and Galiwinku communities? The program continues to deliver activities and support to engage young community members This initiative is a benevolent funded program, as our Board of Directors sees children as the leaders of tomorrow.

14.01.2022 In case you missed the Gatjirrk festival live from Milingimbi - you can stream it here. ALPA is proud to sponsor this community event ever year. What a beautiful immersion of culture from the Gateway to the Crocodile Islands. Thanks also to Yolngu Radio Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation Developing East Arnhem Limited East Arnhem Regional Council

13.01.2022 Ever Heard of these old wives tales growing up? Eating your crusts makes your hair curly or eating carrots gives you good eyesight! Well, were not sure if theyre entirely true or not but we certainly would like to hear how you make eating fun???... Check out how our retail team members are making fruit-eating more fun!

13.01.2022 Happy Weekend Everyone! A big thanks to the Gapuwiyak CDP "Buffalo Boys" for helping the Lake Evella Store out to assemble these bikes. #OneAlpaOneVision... Share this post and tag your work gang below in the comments for the chance to win an ALPA Coffee mug :) First 5 will win.

12.01.2022 A massive congratulations to Yolngu superstar Danzal Baker AKA Baker Boy for winning the top 3 categories at this year's National Indigenous Media Awards; -Artist of the year - Film clip of the year - Song of the year... It's well deserved for the hardworking singer-songwriter making the Top End proud. https://www.abc.net.au//baker-boy-wins-three-gong/12538034

12.01.2022 Manapan Furniture has been shortlisted at this years prestigious Dezeen Awards in the UK. We are so proud that our Milingimbi team keeps on sharing Yolngu Culture with the world through their unique craftsmanship. Congratulations.

10.01.2022 Happy InterNational Dog Day This #WorkplaceWednesday we would love you to meet Max & Maisy! They live in Ramingining with their Mum & Dad, who are store managers.... These lovely camp dogs are from the APY lands and have also lived in Galiwinku. 4-year-old Max (right) loves to chase balls, while Maisy (left) loves to eat anything she can get her paws on Please share pics of your fur-babies below and the cutest pic will be judged this Friday and will win an ALPA Coffee Mug #WoofplaceWednesday

10.01.2022 The Board of Directors advise that the Corporations Annual General Meeting will be held at GALIWINKU CHURCH THURSDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 12:30PM

09.01.2022 Drum roll please The esteemed panel has spent countless hours (minutes) trawling through the potential winners... and the winner is: Possum... Congratulations to Possum's owner who is now the proud owner of a ALPA Mug. We will be in contact with the winner shortly to arrange delivery of this priceless prize.

09.01.2022 The Healthy, Happy Teeth Colouring-in Competition is back this year and we are looking for the best entries across our ALPA and Island&Cape Stores to celebrate #DentalHealthWeek See your local store manager for how you can enter and win in store over the month of August. Feel free to send in healthy, happy teeth snaps of your kids to our facebook page and we may feature them in an upcoming post too.... #Healthyhappyteeth Island & Cape

08.01.2022 Beauty is in the details. How great does this Darwin Stringy Bark timber and carving look? Head to our Manapan page to see all of their latest products.

08.01.2022 This week we are celebrating the hard work of Florence Marraykama. Florence has dedicated an incredible 37 years of her life to the Milingimbi Store. She has decided this year that although she loves the store with all of her heart, it is time for her to retire and focus on spending time with her grand kids, family and friends. When addressing the whole team at her farewell, Florence encouraged her fellow staff to keep her hard work and dedication alive by coming to work ever...y day and remaining positive, proud and happy while working in their store. Milingimbi Store will always remember her years of loyal service. Thank you Florence, from all of us at ALPA. Help us Celebrate! Please comment any best wishes you have for the lovely Florence below.

08.01.2022 A special Community Celebration for Susie Manawarawuys 30 Years of Service to ALPA Milingimbi Shop was held on Saturday at Jessie Park. Family, friends & most of Yurrwi community celebrated the event with lots of bungle, speeches, special dances & disco. A special THANK YOU to ALPA shop staff who did an amazing job preparing delicious salads & a variety of hot food for everyone! ... Ganygulpa & Alfred Walpay represented the ALPA Store Committee and spoke about Susies dedication to her work and being an important role model for the Yurrwi community. Florence Maraykama was also acknowledged for her commitment to ALPA and training & supporting Susie. It was great day for the Yurrwi community to come together & celebrate a very special achievement!

08.01.2022 Happy Wednesday everyone. This month we will be celebrating Christmas. This weeks word is Darpa. You can listen to the word and how it's used in a sentence here: http://ow.ly/6Co650CzZIr... Disclaimer: Words and translations were provided by James of Milingimbi. Thanks to the team @ ARDS Aboriginal Corporation for their language support! ALPA understands that interpretations can be varied.

08.01.2022 Awesome article from Vogue spreading the story of the great work done by the team from Manapan Furniture. ALPA is proud to be apart of this outstanding enterprise. https://www.vogue.com.au//news-story/5ee9fc40df96e460ba1a8

07.01.2022 That Feeling you get when you finish your last work job on a Friday Tag your work gang below. Have a great weekend ALPA Family!

06.01.2022 It can be a very confusing time with Covid-19 rules and laws constantly changing during these unprecedented times but the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency are here to help. ALPA and NAAJA have recently created a series of videos to help our community members clarify any confusion around new police powers. If you would like to know more please contact NAAJA via facebook or on the telephone.... Disclaimer: Covid-19 and Coronavirus are the same virus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLN-7Tk3A5o

06.01.2022 Our teams in Galiwin'ku have just received training in 'facing up' store aisles... and boy have they done an awesome job!! Can you keep your pantry looking this good??

06.01.2022 Thumbs up for the weekend! A big welcome to Gapuwiyak Stores newest team member, Fabian! We love seeing our members move from CDP to jobs within ALPA.... #SmileItsSaturday #OneALPAOneVision

06.01.2022 Did you know that ALPAs Nutrition policy has existed since the 1980s, when we initiated a freight subsidy on Fresh Fruit and Veg? This subsidy has since expanded to freight on tinned and frozen veg, and fresh dairy. And as you can see our RANGE has expanded about twenty -fold! From 3 doors of fruit and veg to 5 doors plus ambient displays. ... ALPA is proud of our fresh produce and the ways we support our customers to better access healthy food.

05.01.2022 On this International Day of Sign Language and Australia's National Week of Deaf people North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency are pleased to present their Community Legal Education (CLE) video series with AUSLAN display.

05.01.2022 Did you know we provide a Youth Services program which is delivered to our Ramingining and Galiwin'ku communities? The program continues to deliver activities and support to engage young community members This initiative is a benevolent funded program, as our Board of Directors sees children as the leaders of tomorrow.

03.01.2022 NHA NHE MANYMAK? Take a look at the incredible turnout in some of our communities in celebration of R U OK Day Its so good to see everyone coming together and supporting one another on such an important day. #OneALPAOneVision... Dinybulu Regional Services Bukmak Constructions See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of the Healthy Teeth Colouring-in Competition. The kids were very excited after receiving a $50 voucher prize to spend in their local store. It is great to have some fun while raising healthy awareness

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Eliza Connors who has recently been promoted to the role of Youth and Education Support Coordinator. Eliza has been with ALPA for 2 years in administrative roles and decided she wanted a bigger challenge within our business. " I am looking forward to my role making a difference in peoples lives and assisting in some way with their education. I am eager to learn more about the programs ALPA runs in our communities and I can't wait to do some remote tra...vel." Congratulations Eliza and good luck in your new job!

03.01.2022 Shout out to three of our Darwin based Community Services team members for helping out with stocktake at our Croker Island/ Minjilang Store over the weekend. #WorkforceWednesday #OneALPAOneVision

03.01.2022 People often take for granted how big of a mission it is to keep our stores stocked daily... Here's a great shot of our weekly barge run to Pirlangimpi taken by Area Manager Scot Cheesman. We'd like to thank our retail team members who never miss a barge run to keep our customers happy.... Sea Swift

02.01.2022 Well leave you with Baker Boy this weekend :) What a champ!

02.01.2022 Todays #WorkforceWednesday is an ALPA Icon, Kath Boyne Kath has worked for ALPA since 2013 and was instrumental in setting up CDP in many of our sites. She is now a Community Engagement officer which involves having meaningful conversations with our community members about how ALPA can improve its culturally appropriate and quality service provision. Kath says she is grateful to work for an Aboriginal Corporation and have the opportunity to work alongside the oldest survivi...ng culture in the world. One of the key aspects of ALPA that makes Kath proud is that our Board of Directors are Yolngu community members; therefore, Yolngu are making decisions for Yolngu. All ALPA divisions work together, sharing the same vision to make a difference for the future of Yolngu communities. She is also proud that ALPA employs nutritionists, subsidises healthy food and gives back to member communities through financial support for funerals, community events, education and youth programs. When Kath is not in community, she makes the most of her down time: she enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her young grandchildren. Disclaimer: Both of these photos were taken pre COVID-19

02.01.2022 Check out these talented kids promoting healthy teeth in our colouring-in competition in Minjilang. They're our first entries and we look forward to receiving more until the comp finishes at the end of August. To enter see your local store manager.

02.01.2022 It's been a colourful week in Ramingining! Students from the school certainly enjoyed the day, particularly all the colours, the waterslide, music and food. We're excited for more upcoming CDP organised events in Yirrkala, Nhulunbuy, Gapuwiyak, Jabiru, Minjilang & Gunbalanya ... Dinybulu Regional Services Ramingining School East Arnhem Regional Council #SmileItsSaturday

02.01.2022 People often take for granted how big of a mission it is to keep our stores stocked daily... Heres a great shot of our weekly barge run to Pirlangimpi taken by Area Manager Scot Cheesman. Wed like to thank our retail team members who never miss a barge run to keep our customers happy.... Sea Swift

01.01.2022 NAIDOC in Nhulunbuy yesterday saw our CDP put on a Liwirra (earth oven) cook-up of freshly caught seafood. The men took part in a spear making competition and a bbq and band also entertained the locals. ALPA is proud to support our community events to celebrate our rich and diverse Yolngu culture.... Photo Source: Luke Silvester

01.01.2022 Our Youth Services team are helping out our retail guys in our Ramo store to stock up on extra fresh produce. As always, we love showcasing fresh fruit and healthy choices wherever we can, and why not have some fun!

01.01.2022 We'll leave you with Baker Boy this weekend :) What a champ!

01.01.2022 Thumbs up for the weekend! A big welcome to Gapuwiyak Store's newest team member, Fabian! We love seeing our members move from CDP to jobs within ALPA.... #SmileItsSaturday #OneALPAOneVision