Walalakoo Aboriginal Coporation in Derby, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Walalakoo Aboriginal Coporation

Locality: Derby, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9191 1234

Address: 70a Stanley street 6728 Derby, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.walalakoo.org.au

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the Looma Ladies! #herruleshergame

25.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Woonyoomboo the Night Heron was Winner of the Best Educational App or Ebook Category at last nights ATOM Awards. The work is ...the result of a creative collaboration between the Nyikina Community and SharingStories Foundation over many years, it is fully bilingual houses 26 animations, short films, original art works, 52 songs and drone footage of 26 sites important sites. Woonyoomboo will be officially launched in community next year. Huge Congratulations to Senior Cultural Custodians Annie Nayina Milgin and Darraga Watson who led the Woonyoomboo Project, and to all Nyikina community participants. Thank you to the SharingStories team who gave so passionately to the process, and to our generous funders and partners particularly the Australia Council for the Arts, Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation and National Geographic. #ATOMAward #Nyikina #BestEducationalApp #FirstNations #ebook #ibooks Australia Council for the Arts Walalakoo Aboriginal CoporationKimberley Land Council Wes Morris International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019 National Geographic ICTV Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture CentreCommunity Broadcasting Foundation Puliima Indigenous Language & Technology Conference First Nations Media Australia See more

25.01.2022 Following the recent upgrade to travel restrictions and the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in BROOME, all WAC offices (Broome and Derby) will be closed to the public effective immediately until further notice. This is a responsible and protective measure to protect both the community and our staff. As the situation develops all WAC staff may be required to work from home, an arrangement that will be reviewed.... Throughout these difficult times, WAC team will remain contactable by Phone: (08) 91 911 234; or email: [email protected]

25.01.2022 Reach out message from Michael Hajiali, Broome Community liason Officer for Wirriya Liyan; KAMS Broome SPT project https://www.facebook.com/wirriyaliyan/ List o...f support contacts: http://kams.org.au//2020/04/COVID-Online-Resources-List.pdf If youre in crisis, or worried about someone in a crisis: Yarn with someone you trust: a family member, friend, or someone in your community. Use your phone to reach out - support is there. Call or go to your local clinic or hospital: Broome: 9194 2222 Derby: 9193 3333 Fitzroy Crossing: 9166 1777 Halls Creek: 9168 9222 Kununurra: 9166 4222 Wyndham: 9161 0222 ACCHOs and Health Centres Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service: 9192 1338 Derby Aboriginal Health Service: 9158 4200 Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service: 9168 6266 Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service: 9166 2200 Beagle Bay Health Centre: 9192 4914 Bidyadanga Health Centre: 9192 4952 Balgo Health Centre: 9168 8953 Bililuna Health Centre: 9168 8144 Mulan Health Centre: 9168 8945 Contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 or @ lifeline.org.au or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or @ kidshelpline.com.au If you are worried you or someone else is at risk of harming themselves or others, or in need of immediate help, call Emergency Services on 000 (Police and Ambulance).

24.01.2022 Working in a remote, beautiful and affordable part of the Kimberley in Western Australia, WAC is calling for applications for the multi-faceted position of Coordinator, Special Projects. Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation (‘WAC’) is the Registered Native Title Representative Body Corporate (RNTBC) of the Nyikina Mangala people from the Kimberley region in Derby, Western Australia. The position is based in Derby and offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate... with working for a not for profit organization in a remote area. Applicants must address the following selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage economic development projects in cross cultural and remote environments under pressure and meet deadlines. Proven capacity to identify economic and other opportunities and deliver meaningful outcomes for/with Indigenous traditional owners. Demonstrated ability and interpersonal skills to work with Indigenous people at a community and organization level. (Experience in the Kimberley will be well regarded). Demonstrate understanding of Land Management, Economic development, Native Title processes and Aboriginal Heritage issues facing West Australian Indigenous peoples. Demonstrated experience working/liaising with different tiers of government in the management of traditional owners’ rights and responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to support corporate governance including Board Meetings, AGM's, and day to day financial management activities. Proven ability to report on the performance of projects against KPIs, including the collection and preparation of information for output/outcomes reporting. A current driver’s license. A willingness to submit to an Australian Federal Police and working with children checks. Salary Package and conditions: Up to $90,000 inclusive of: Superannuation 9.5% Allowances including district allowance, annual airfare where applicable, air-conditioning subsidy, rental assistance where applicable, salary sacrificing options and 5 weeks annual leave. Use of company vehicle within reasonable limits This is a full-time role for a 12 month period with possibility of extension. If you are interested in this role please please email your employee application form, resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the above selection criteria. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent are encouraged to apply. Applications close 5pm, Friday 9 October 2020, however, WAC reserves the right to start the recruitment process immediately. Please contact Dannielle Carter on (08) 91911234 or write to [email protected] if you have any queries.

24.01.2022 Nyikina Mangala Rangers have finally caught the 4 metre Saltwater Croc in Snake Creek! Please be Crocwise when near our rivers and creeks.

23.01.2022 World Sawfish Day! William Watson, Jeremiah Green, Linda Nardea and Damien Parriman flew to Perth to represent Nyikina Mangala Rangers & Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation at WA Parliament house today. The Sawfish is very important to the people of the Fitzroy River.The Nyikina Mangala Rangers are very proud of their efforts in protecting this iconic species.

22.01.2022 The Nyikina Mangala Rangers have been busy this week conducting cool season aerial & ground burning operations. The Grant Range was the focus for the aerial burning with the aim to protect the Black Footed Rock Wallaby habitat from late season hot fires that frequently occur in this area. A large fire scar was burnt around the base of the range using the DFES helicopter. A total of 750 incendiary caps were dropped to achieve this goal. As a result there now is a fire break ...around the range which will help stop those late season hot fires. The ground burning was in and around the Camballin Community to protect homes and critical Infrastructure such as communications towers and town water supply. Fire mitigation is very important work the Rangers carry out in the cool season. Cultural knowledge tells us that cool season fire reduces the risk of late season hot fires which do so much damage to country and community. The Nyikina Mangala Rangers would like to thank our partners #DFES & #WWF for helping make these burns possible. Nyikina Mangala Rangers Caring for Country.

20.01.2022 Telstra have provided additional support, here is the link for your perusal and distribution- will help our Members keep connected: https://www.telstra.com.au/c/supporting-you-during-covid-19

20.01.2022 Congratulations to the newly elected Board of Directors and Cultural Advisers! Walalakoo would like to thank the out going Directors and Cultural Advisers for their hard work and dedication over the past two years.

20.01.2022 Kimberley Bio-security Zone Update Good morning Kimberley I can confirm there was a change late last night, there has been an approval for residents of the Kimb...erley to be able to enter the region so long as they are not showing symptoms of the COVID virus and they have an address where they can self-isolate for 14 days. This is a change from yesterday when they were required to self-isolate for 14 days prior to entering the Kimberley. Please note that the Kimberley is a very restricted area, all non-essential travellers will not be permitted in without self-isolating prior to entry. Now is not the time for tourists or holiday makers. This is a quick update to help our residents come back home if they are away. The photo below is the set up Police had at the Sandfire Roadhouse, we are dedicated to this serious task.

19.01.2022 Meet Shaquille, a Nyikina Mangala Ranger. WWF-Australia has been working with the Nyikina Mangala Rangers to protect the black flanked rock wallaby since 2012. Thank you to Lotterywest for your support on this work. #WorldRangerDay

19.01.2022 REMOTE WA LOCKDOWN FROM 9PM Access to the Kimberley and some East Pilbara remote communities will be restricted from 9pm tonight. "The Western Australian Go...vernment has partnered with the Commonwealth Government to implement new restrictions for access to designated regions in the State to protect the health and wellbeing of residents in the Kimberley and remote Aboriginal communities," the WA government statement says. From 9pm on Thursday March 26, 2020, access will be restricted into the following regions: - The entire Kimberley (the Shires of Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, Halls Creek and Wyndham East Kimberley) - Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku; - Parts of the Shire of East Pilbara that encompass the communities of Jigalong, Martu homeland communities and Kiwirrkurra. These designated areas account for approximately a third of the geographical area of the State; and almost 90% of WAs remote communities and the remote Aboriginal population. Under these arrangements, after 9pm tonight, any person who is outside a designated region can only enter that region if that person: - is providing essential services or supplies; or - has been quarantined from the general public for the previous 14 days. The Commonwealth Determination of designated regions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth) will provide broad, regional protection for the Kimberley," Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt said. While the legal measures adopted provide remote community residents with a level of flexibility to move within their designated region, I reinforce the messages that the safest place for residents is in their communities. Everyone should follow Health Department advice on hygiene and social distancing; and travel should be for critical purposes only. Along with these coordinated actions, I am also seeking Commonwealth Government funding to support quarantine arrangements, food security and medical services and supplies." Heres a map of the three regions affected. Important to note that the change doesnt affect movement WITHIN the regions, but restricts access to those wanting to enter.

19.01.2022 The number of new cases in Western Australia continues to be very encouraging, and shows that the measures we have taken so far are starting to have a positive ...impact. But we cannot afford to take our foot off the pedal. The health pandemic is here in Western Australia, and unfortunately it wont be leaving any time soon. But if we follow the advice, abide by the new rules and practice good social distancing, we can take a different direction to the rest of the country and the rest of the world. Western Australia is in a unique position - our isolation is now our best defence. And now, we must use it to our advantage. Thats why we have taken the unprecedented steps of introducing regional boundaries and brought in tough measures to restrict movement and social interaction. But as the situation continues to evolve around the world and across Australia, we need to take further steps to protect our State. We currently have restrictions in place for people coming into WA, and requiring 14 days of self-isolation - and those restrictions are working. But it makes sense that we go further now, and close Western Australias border. Based on the medical advice, we will move to introduce a hard border closure effective from midnight, or 11.59pm, on Sunday night. I want the message to be absolutely clear to any Western Australian over east who is thinking of coming back to WA. If you need to get home to WA come home immediately. If you are an eastern-stater, and thinking about visiting WA forget about it. While we are this State of Emergency, we need you to stay where you are. The quicker we can get through this, the sooner we can get back to normal. In effect, this decision will be turning Western Australia into its own island - our own country. These are drastic steps, but also sensible and workable - and they will give us the best chance of combating the virus and minimising the spread throughout our community. A number of specific exemptions will be implemented to ensure our State can continue to operate and function. The exemptions are currently being finalised, but they will include people who perform work functions including: - Health services - Emergency service workers - Transport, freight and logistics - Specialists skills, not available in WA, - National or State security and governance, and - Courts and judicial services; There will also be exemptions for FIFO workers and their families, however strict 14-day self-isolation measures will need to be followed, when they first enter the State. Further exemptions will also apply on specific compassionate grounds. We are living in extraordinary times. It is like something we have all never experienced before. But I am just so proud of the WA response. The wider WA community have responded to this with true Western Australian spirit. Everyone knows that we are in this together and for that, I know, we will get through this. If you had asked me a couple months ago that we would be closing the WA border, I would have laughed. But, unfortunately, this is no laughing matter. This is serious. We are serious.

19.01.2022 Good news for Nyikina Mangala Country and the Fitzroy River catchment. Ex-tropical cyclone Esther has dumped 100-300mm of rain across the entire Fitzroy River catchment and into the Great Sandy Desert. It hasnt been record breaking rain for the annual averages but certainly looking much better than last year. Through the Sawfish research of the past 17 years the Rangers know sawfish breed after high river level events so hopefully there has been enough rain and the Sawfish breed this year

19.01.2022 Grant Range, cool season burning to protect the endangered Black Footed Rock Wallabies

18.01.2022 REGIONAL CLOSURES EXPLAINED As of 9:00pm on Thursday (March 26) restricted access to the entire Kimberley region, the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku, and parts of the... East Pilbara will be enforced. This means all four shires in the Kimberley are closed; the Shires of Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, Halls Creek and Wyndham-East Kimberley. The Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku includes Warburton (Milyirrtjarra), Warakurna, Jameson (Mantamaru), Blackstone (Papulankutja)Wingellina (Irrunytja)Patjarr (Karliywara), Wanarn,Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, and Kanpa. East Pilbara includes the communities of Jigalong, Martu homeland communities and Kiwirrkurra. Exemptions apply only to essential services or supplies, or a person who has been quarantined from the general public for 14 days. These designated areas account for approximately a third of the geographical area of the State and almost 90 per cent of Western Australias remote communities and the remote Aboriginal population.

18.01.2022 You are invited to join DAHS and Derby for the launch of our TV Health commercial. I wanted the Derby community to have the chance to see the commercial before it goes live the next day. I think there is nothing worse than seeing something on TV about your town and not knowing about it beforehand. When: Wednesday 30th September 5.00pm 7.00pm. A sausage sizzle is provided along with free DAHS giveaways. Where: Derby Sports Rec please bring a chair/blanket to sit on.... What: we will show our 45 second clip that will be broadcast on GWM and 7seven for 6 weeks (including during the Footy Grand Final) and then 8 weeks on social media. The clip is focused on aspiring to be something or someone that looking after your health will help you achieve what you want in life. It has a particular focus on young people and is applicable for all age groups. Live: the campaign goes live on GWN and 7seven on Thursday October 1 2020. If you can’t join us, don’t worry you’ll see us on TV Kind regards Lyn Dr Lynette Henderson-Yates Dip. Tch., B. Edn., M. Edn., PhD, Adv. Dip. Leadership & Management Chief Executive Officer Derby Aboriginal Health Service Council

18.01.2022 The Nyikina Mangala Rangers have again succeeded in catching a 4.1 meter saltwater crocodile over the weekend that's been hanging around Myroodah Crossing, an old swimming spot in the Walalakoo determination area. The Nyikina Mangala rangers Albert Watson, William Watson, Raymond Charles, Darren Green, Hottoe Skeen and Head Ranger, Jeremiah Green (Modra) had just moved the trap last week based on their extensive knowledge of the area and of seasonal croc movements. With t...he aid of the Parks and Wildlife services team, the Rangers got the affectionately named ‘Myroodah ‘ out this morning to move to the crocodile sanctuary in Broome. This croc had to be removed because it was humbugging Local Looma mob when they go fishing down the river said Head Ranger Modra. Photos supplied by Nyikina Mangala Rangers

16.01.2022 RANGERS CATCH BIG CROC The Nyikina Mangala rangers have succeeded in catching a four-metre crocodile thats been hanging around Snake Creek in the southern K...imberley in recent months. Head ranger Jeremiah Green says the crocodile has been seen regularly at the popular fishing spot near Camballin. "The croc has been humbugging people when they go out fishing, and stalking them," he told ABC Kimberley. "He comes up close sometimes, and even the tourists were getting bothered - one lost a dog a couple of years ago." The Parks and Wildlife Service helped the team install a trap in February, which the rangers then baited and monitored. This week the male reptile literally took the bait. Ranger coordinator Damian Giles said it turned into a good training exercise. "The Parks and Wildlife service came out this morning and assisted the rangers to pull the crocodile out," he said. "Hes gone off for retirement now, to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park in Broome." "The people that use that river on a regular basis I think are glad to have him out of there, because there are children playing on the waters edge sometimes, which is not ideal but it does happen." The Nyikina Mangala rangers are now focused on trapping another worrisome crocodile hanging around at a Fitzroy River crossing nearby. Nyikina Mangala rangers, including Jeremiah Green in the white cap.

16.01.2022 Handy information from #telstra

15.01.2022 Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation (RNTBC) Directors and members Annie Milgin, Linda Nardea and Hilda Grey have collaborated with researchers Sarah Laborde and Sue Jackson of Griffith University, to publish a peer-reviewed article in a scientific journal. The article is available at the link below. It discusses Nyikina expertise on Nyikina Country, both in terms of ecological relationships and reciprocal relationships of care. The authors encourage sustainability scientists a...nd water planners to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners so that custodial relationships under Indigenous law are given equal consideration commensurate with authority/legitimacy attributed to hydro-ecological science and federal and state legislation. The paper itself may be found here: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com//10/pan3.10149

14.01.2022 COMPANY ORDERED TO REHABILITATE YAKKA MUNGA The West Australian Government has ordered the Chinese owners of Yakka Munga cattle station, near Derby, to restore... the site to its natural state, after a land-clearing scandal. Zenith Australia Investment Holding was ordered to stop work at Yakka Munga, in June after Aboriginal native title holders, the Nyikina Mangala people, blockaded the station gates. Today, WAs Pastoral Lands Board has issued a default notice giving the company until the end of November to remediate the area. The company has been told the work is needed to mitigate the risk of soil erosion and to allow for regeneration of native vegetation. "The works include removal of livestock from the area to lessen soil disturbance, placement of roll-over banks to divert water run-off from cleared roads and the refilling of two excavated channels using the soil previously removed from those areas," the statement says. The company - a major landholder in Australia - is also being investigated under the Environmental Protection Act and could face a fine of up to $500,000 for clearing without a permit. The company has argued that it didnt need a permit because the work to build stock watering channels, roads and fences was essential to the operation of its pastoral lease.

14.01.2022 More pics of the Nyikina Mangala Rangers in action for World Ranger day!

14.01.2022 Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Dont share smokes, drinks, food, bongs or pipes and dont pick up smoke bumpers. And no playing card games, hugs or handshakes and ...no hanging around in crowds. Look after yourself and your community. For information and resources on COVID-19 visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au Poster drawn by Will Bessen

11.01.2022 It's World Ranger day! Hi my name is Damien Giles the Nyikina Mangala Ranger Coordinator. Today is World Ranger Day. I'm going to be taking over the Walalakoo FB page for the day as well as an Insta-takeover of WWF Australia Instagram page to share photos and our stories. Look out for Shaq's Story about protecting the Black Footed Rock Wallaby. https://www.instagram.com/wwf_australia/?hl=en The Nyikina Mangala Rangers work Along the Fitzroy River from King Sound to the Grea...t Sandy Desert. Just under 27,000 sq kms There are so many different projects the Rangers work on over the year. Our extensive threaten species program is something the Ranger take great pride in. From Black Footed Rock Wallaby, Sawfish research, Bilby surveys, Night Parrots, River flow research, crocodile management, cool season burning and fighting wild fires. The Ranger do it all and so much more. Today I'm going to share some photos of their work. Hope you enjoy and celebrate World Ranger Day with us. See more

11.01.2022 Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile removed from Snake Creek- near Camballin Parks and Wildlife Service and the Nyikina Mangala Rangers recently removed and relocat...ed a 3.93m Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile from Snake Creek near Camballin in the West Kimberley. The crocodile was known to be a problem crocodile as it was showing aggressive behaviour towards local fisherman. Upon capture the crocodile was named Redman after the longest serving Nyikina Mangala Ranger. The crocodile has now been relocated to the Malcom Douglas Crocodile Park in Broome. Visitors and locals are reminded that the Kimberley is Croc County. BE CROCWISE by following these guidelines: Avoid fishing from the same spot and stand well away (5m) from the waters edge Be extra careful when fishing alone Do not enter the water to throw or retrieve your cast net. Dont paddle, clean fish or discard food scraps at the waters edge Supervise small children at all times Dont take dogs with you while fishing- their presence may attract crocodiles Please report dangerous Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile behaviour to Parks and Wildlife Service, Broome on (08) 9195 5500. See more

10.01.2022 www.walalakoo.org.au/new-bl//11/19/annual-report-2019-2020

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09.01.2022 This week the Nyikina Mangala Rangers attended the Kimberley Cane Toad Forum in Fitzroy Crossing. It was an opportunity for Ranger groups, Parks & Wildlife and Researchers to come together to discuss strategies on how to manage the arrival of Cane toads on country. The front line is now at Fitzroy Crossing where the toads are moving West at approximately 50km per year. The Rangers will be visiting local schools and communities to bring awareness to the impacts these toads will have on the environment and to share some of the methods that will be used in the fight to save our native animals on Country.

09.01.2022 World Ranger Day!

08.01.2022 This important cultural work led by Nyikina Elder, Mum Annie Nayina Milgin was celebrated in Derby, West Kimberley on the night of Sunday 16 November. The Nyikina Mangala Community came together to celebrated the launch of ‘Woonyoomboo the Night Heron’. The multi-touch and animation book about Woonyoomboo, a Creation Ancestor for the Nyikina people produced with Sharing Stories foundation was led by Senior Cultural Custodians of the Nyikina community that teaches the journ...ey of Woonyoomboo. The event also celebrated the launch of the Nyikina Seasonal Calendar developed in partnership between the community and Sarah Laborde from the National Environmental Science Programme (NESP) Hub. Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation would like to thank the Nyikina Mangala Elders, Walalakoo sub-committee, Yi-Mardoowarra Rangers, Yirriman Women, and Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre for all their assistance and to our event presentation partners Sharing Stories, who made this happen. #nyikina #woonyoomboo #westkimberley #seasonalcalendar

07.01.2022 Twice yearly, scientists work alongside Nyikina Mangala Rangers in the lower Fitzroy River area to track the number, movements and body temperature of the anim...als, using acoustic tags that hear them moving past riverbank listening posts. Were hoping for big rains to help save the sawfish. Visit our mates over at The Kimberley - Like Nowhere Else On Earth. Help Protect It. to learn more.

06.01.2022 COVID-19 Update - Thursday 19 March: http://bit.ly/2WrlRFm

05.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE Some key information released over the past 24 hours, current as of Friday, March 27. There have been no new cases of coronavirus confirmed ...in the Kimberley over the past day, meaning that were still at three cases in total for the region. The Health Department is not releasing any specific information about the cases, but has confirmed urgent contact tracing is now taking place to determine their level of exposure within the community. Statewide there were 24 new cases, bringing Western Australias total to 255. There were five new cases in Regional WA; two in the Pilbara, two in the Southwest and one in the Goldfields. The safest thing you can do at the moment is "act as if you already have the disease" - self isolate were possible, take every precaution and follow the urgent advice at the bottom of this post. For updates over the weekend, check our pinned post here: https://bit.ly/2WNAB1I Travel bans to the Kimberley are now in effect, while travel between ALL REGIONS of WA will be banned from midnight on Tuesday. This means that travel to Perth, the Pilbara or any other region will be banned; exemptions will be granted for essential goods and services, employment purposes, health and some compassionate grounds. The State Government hasnt clarified exactly how the statewide ban will be policed, but were expecting it will be similar to the Kimberley, where police have maintained a heavy presence screening arrivals at the regions airports and borders since our local ban took effect. Six travellers were turned back to Perth today across Broome International Airport and East Kimberley Regional Airport. "If youre up here on holidays, if youre visiting - you need to leave now," Kimberley Police Superintendent Greg Crofts says. "You have until Tuesday to get home." You can read more here: https://ab.co/33QK09W Details of the Kimberley travel restrictions can be found here: https://bit.ly/2UlmYoz The Duncan and Tanami Roads have been closed in a bid to help enforce the travel ban. From midnight on Saturday, any Australian returning from overseas will now serve out their 14-days isolation under Government supervision. In WA, this will take place on Rottnest Island or in Perth Hotels set aside for the purpose. STORY: https://ab.co/2QLR1nu A summary of the ABCs key stories from around the country can be found here: https://ab.co/2IUIv0W URGENT ADVICE You must take the following actions now to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection to yourself and the community: If you have returned from overseas or interstate, you must self-isolate for 14 days. To protect yourself from coronavirus, continue to wash your hands regularly. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you dont have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow. If you are unwell: Self-isolate at home. Do not go to public places. Do not attend work, schools, universities or social gatherings during this period. Do not visit friends and family in health and aged care facilities. SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION If you suspect you may have coronavirus you MUST call the dedicated hotline: 1800 675 398. They will advise you on the next steps to take. When seeking medical attention: If youre attending a GP or medical centre, call ahead of time and advise your doctor of your symptoms and travel history. If you attend a hospital emergency department, please let staff know immediately on arrival of your symptoms and your travel history. The latest information from the WA Government can be found HERE: https://bit.ly/38ZcJe0 The latest information from the Federal Government can be found HERE: https://bit.ly/3b66AOf

04.01.2022 On 27/10/2020 Yimardoo Warra Nyikina Mangala Rangers travelled out to Yarri Yarri to do an asset protection burn. The rangers spent the afternoon putting in fire breaks to ensure the burn could be controlled and completed safely. It was a great result and not even some overnight rain slowed the completion of the burn the next morning. The rangers felt good leaving, knowing the community would be safe from any wildfires from lightning in the lead up to the wet season. Main background photo L-R - Ranger Coordinator Kyle Raina, Raymond Charles, William Watson, Redman Watson, and Head ranger Jeremiah (Modra) Green. photos supplied by Yimardoo Warra Niykina Mangala Rangers

04.01.2022 Its World Ranger day! Hi my name is Damien Giles the Nyikina Mangala Ranger Coordinator. Today is World Ranger Day. Im going to be taking over the Walalakoo FB page for the day as well as an Insta-takeover of WWF Australia Instagram page to share photos and our stories. Look out for Shaqs Story about protecting the Black Footed Rock Wallaby. https://www.instagram.com/wwf_australia/?hl=en The Nyikina Mangala Rangers work Along the Fitzroy River from King Sound to the Grea...t Sandy Desert. Just under 27,000 sq kms There are so many different projects the Rangers work on over the year. Our extensive threaten species program is something the Ranger take great pride in. From Black Footed Rock Wallaby, Sawfish research, Bilby surveys, Night Parrots, River flow research, crocodile management, cool season burning and fighting wild fires. The Ranger do it all and so much more. Today Im going to share some photos of their work. Hope you enjoy and celebrate World Ranger Day with us. See more

03.01.2022 Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation held its quarterly Board meeting on 23rd & 24th April 2020. This was a virtual meeting via zoom attended by a majority of Board Directors and Cultural Advisors Due to the resignation of Board Member Norah Gunyan, the Board of Directors nominated and approved Rosita Shaw to replace her as a Casual Director till the Next AGM. The Board of Directors are now as follows: ... Robert Watson, Wayne Bergmann, Tina McMahon, Rona Charles, Linda Nardea, Kimberley (Beau) Watson, Darren Green, Cyril Archer, Neville Poelina. The Cultural Advisers are as follows **Rosita Shaw, *Joseph Milgin, *Andrea Green, David Banjo, Jeffery Jamieson, Harry Watson, Annie Milgin, Jeanie Warbie Names with asterisks ** near them are also directors This appointment is consistent with the provisions of the Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation Rulebook S.7.9-7.11. The Board also approved the appointment of an executive committee created by Board Delegation to enable business continuity till the next Board Meeting.

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS From 1.30pm on Tuesday, 24 March, Western Australia will implement strict border controls for all access points - by road, rail and sea. Exemptions will apply to essential services and essential workers, including health and emergency services, defence and policing, mining industry workforces, flight crews and freight of essential goods, via ports and trucks - with strict guidelines in place to monitor and manage this. These new border co...ntrols are all about reducing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in WA. This is serious business. Aboriginal and Torres strait islanders are all at high risk of catching Corona, especially old people and people who already have other sickness or trouble with breathing. You can only leave your community for serious family business, school, work, to get food or medicine or in an emergency. If you have to leave your community for this kind important business that is OK but not too much because you can get very sick if you catch the sickness or you could bring that sickness back to your family. Government mob can come into your community, but only police, teachers, education, medical services and things like community emergency maintenance (powerlines/house/roads), or the trucks bringing in food. NO one can just come in for catch-up or other business. Stay home in your community, stay safe from Corona. This is a rule to keep that corona virus away, and keep you safe. This also means everyone needs to stay in WA. And nobody can come to WA.

03.01.2022 Below is the full list of service providers and organisations the Government is working through the Aboriginal Community Connectors (Patrols) initiative to help bring people back to their communities across Western Australia. Services include: Booking flights and other transport; and helping people return with access to food and other supplies if needed. Broome:... Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation 9192 1662 or 044 754 9545 Carnarvon: Emu Services Limited 9259 4003 or 0418 939 671 Derby: Garl Garl Walbu Aboriginal Corporation 9193 1665 or 9191 1461 Fitzroy Crossing: Marra Woora Woora 9193 0600 Geraldton: Midwest Employment & Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation (MEEDAC) 0429 142 767 or 0429 124 730 Halls Creek: Jungarni-Jutiya Indigenous Corporation 9168 6168 or 9168 5363 Port Hedland: Bloodwood Tree Association Inc. 9138 3010 or 0439 941 431 Kalgoorlie: MEEDAC 0488 072 230 Kununurra: Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation 9168 1528 or 0402 830 553 Laverton: MEEDAC 0488 072 230 Meekatharra: Yulella Incorporated 0456 602 237 Mullewa: MEEDAC 9961 1531 Perth: Nyoongar Outreach Services 9228 4211 or 0403 228 960 Roebourne: Yaandina Family Centre Ltd 9182 1172

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02.01.2022 Walalakoo is looking for a local Derby-based person who can help us to take and maintain meeting minutes for our Directors and Cultural Advisors Meeting on the 14th and 15th of December. You must be able to write a complete and accurate record of the meeting, including meeting date, time and location; who was in attendance; a summary of the discussions for all agenda items; and a record of all official votes taken. Minutes must be completed in a timely manner and made availa...ble for the Committee’s approval by COB Friday 16th of December. Prior experience will be highly regarded. Proven relevant experience in a similar role, PBC’s and/or similar organisations. Relevant experience in being able write a complete and accurate record of the meeting. Advanced written and verbal communication skills with ability to readily adapt to communicating effectively to any given audience. Skilled in Microsoft word and working with formatted tables. All enquiries with examples of previous work to Dannielle Carter (08) 91 911 234 or [email protected] by Friday 4th December 2020. Salary is based on $35 per hour. Rates inclusive of GST.

01.01.2022 Nyikina Mangala Rangers are attending the 2020 Savanna Burning Conference in Darwin this week. Sharing and learning better savanna burning management to protect country and keep biodiversity healthy. NM Rangers Caring for Country!