COMPLETED PROJECTS
The Foundation has supported Anangu communities with over $1,000,000, thanks to the generous support of staff, guests and altruistic organisations. These funds have had a direct impact on Anangu health, community, culture, and economic growth.
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SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELDERLY RESPITE CARE CENTRE AT COMMUNITY
The construction of the Aged Care Facility represented the first major project that the Anangu Communities Foundation committed to, and was identified as the priority need by members of the Community after extensive consultation. The facility was opened in 2007 providing 16 beds, full-time care and state-of-the-art nursing facilities.
A COMMUNITY PLACE
In 2017, the Foundation partnered with Australian Regional & Remote Community Services (ARRCS), Anangu Jobs and Higgins Coatings to renovate the old respite centre into the 'Community Place'. The project included training and employment of local community members. The re-purposed building now provides a base for delivery of social and healthcare facilities.
MARUKU ARTS IRMANGKA-MANGKA PRODUCTION FOR COMMUNITY
During the community shutdown period due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation supported ‘Maruku Arts’ to deliver a project that involved sourcing and producing traditional healing balm ‘Irmangka-mangka’ for distribution to the community.
The project not only created employment opportunities but also delivered health benefits in the form of a traditional bush medicine highly valued by Anangu as a healing agent for many illnesses, particularly respiratory problems.
WANMARRA HORTICULTURAL PROJECT AND TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
The Foundation funded horticulture project at the remote Wanmarra community of NT region, promoting environmental sustainability and healthy living while increasing local enterprise opportunities for Anangu.
Other projects
Improving Community Health
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+ Construction of an Elderly Respite Care Center at Mutitjulu community, providing a safe and comfortable place for older members of the community to stay and receive care.
+ Community (house by house) Clean Up project, which improved the living environment and hygiene of the community.
+ Nyangatjatjara College - Strong Minds, Strong Culture Project, which promoted cultural education and strengthened cultural identity among young Anangu people.
+ Mutitjulu Mobility Access Path between aged care facility, clinic, and Ininti Store, which improved accessibility and mobility for community members.
+ Mutitjulu Community Laundry, which provided a much-needed service for community members.
+ Ultrasound equipment for Mutitjulu Clinic, which improved healthcare access and services.
+ Shade Shelters in Mutitjulu, which provided shade and protection from the sun.
+ Renovation of the old respite center into the 'Community Place', which provided a base for delivery of social and healthcare facilities.
+ Support for a dialysis clinic project in Kultukatjara, which improved access to life-saving treatment for Anangu people in remote areas by funding the travel costs for patients.
+ Installation of disabled access to bathroom facilities at Ernabella Arts, Australia's oldest Indigenous art center, which improved accessibility for people with disabilities.
+ 'Strong Women - Health & Culture' project, which took women from remote Docker River and APY Lands Communities to Alice Springs for breast screening
Supporting Social & Economic Development
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+ MCAC and Gumlake Governance and Financial Literacy Project, which aims to improve governance and financial literacy skills among community members and leaders, helping them make informed decisions and manage resources effectively.
+ New Visitor Experience - Anangu Guided Mala Walk, which enhances the visitor experience by providing an authentic and culturally guided walk through the land of Anangu people, allowing visitors to learn about Anangu culture and history.
+ Irmangka-mangka production for Community, which supports the production of traditional Indigenous foods and promotes cultural preservation, helping to maintain a vital aspect of Anangu culture.
+ Nyangatjatjara College - Strong Minds, Strong Culture project, which promotes cultural education and strengthens cultural identity among young Anangu people, helping them to better understand and appreciate their heritage.
+ NPY Emerging Leaders Program (25-40 years), which develops leadership skills among young Anangu people, equipping them with the knowledge and abilities to make a positive impact in their communities.
+ Youth Program Equipment and Resources, which provides resources and equipment for youth programs and activities, helping young people to stay active and engaged.
+ Mutitjulu Skate Park, which provides a recreational facility for youth and promotes healthy activities, helping young people to stay active and healthy.
+ Interim Executive Management, Maruku Arts, which provides management support for an Indigenous art center, helping to promote and preserve Indigenous art and culture.
+ Wanmurra Horticulture Project, which promotes sustainable horticulture and provides fresh produce for the community, helping to improve food security and promote healthy living.
+ Paper Baler Recycling Project, which reduces waste and promotes recycling in the community, helping to protect the environment and conserve resources. g and promoted cultural education for Indigenous women. on the lives of Anangu people and preserve their unique culture for the future.
Perserving Anangu Culture
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+ Sydney Dance Rites Attendance, which supports Anangu youth to attend and participate in a cultural dance festival in Sydney, allowing them to showcase their talents and connect with other Indigenous cultures.
+ Virtual Reality Tjukurpa Stories Library, which creates an immersive and interactive virtual reality library of traditional Anangu stories, allowing people to experience Anangu culture in a unique and engaging way.
+ Anangu Dance Development (Inma Pulka Palyani) & Climb Closure Celebrations, which supports the development of Anangu traditional dances and celebrations marking the closure of the Uluru climb, preserving and promoting Anangu cultural heritage.
+ Producing Anangu Histories - Stage 2, which documents and preserves Anangu history through storytelling and other mediums, ensuring that Anangu culture and history is passed down to future generations.
+ Nyangatjatjara College - Strong Minds, Strong Culture project, which promotes cultural education and strengthens cultural identity among young Anangu people, helping them to better understand and appreciate their heritage.
+ Anangu history through digital storytelling project, which engages Elders and youth in the community to document and share Anangu history through digital storytelling, preserving history and creating a sense of community engagement.
+ Sponsored book promoting the Tjanpi Desert Weavers, which promotes and preserves the art and culture of the Tjanpi Desert Weavers, sharing their work and stories with a wider audience.
+ 'Other Side of the Rock' concert as part of the Community Carnival, which celebrates Anangu culture through music and performance as part of a community carnival, fostering a sense of community and cultural pride.
+ Sponsored community members to attend the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, which supports Anangu community members to learn about festivals and eco-tourism, promoting cultural exchange and understanding.
+ Sponsored Imanpa Rangers to attend Land Management Conference in Africa, which supports indigenous land management and tourism through ranger training and education, promoting sustainable land management practices.
+ Watarrka Sports & Storytelling Festival, which celebrates Anangu culture through sports and storytelling, fostering a sense of community and cultural pride.
+ Mutitjulu Juniors Learning on Country, which supports Anangu youth to learn and engage with their culture and land, fostering a connection to culture and place.
+ Tjitjiku Inma songbook, which documents and preserves Anangu song and music, promoting and preserving Anangu cultural heritage.
+ Uluru Festival Launch, which celebrates and promotes Anangu culture through a festival.
Empowering Education
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+ Mutitjulu Playground upgrade: Improving playground facilities and equipment for children in the Mutitjulu community.
+ Nyangatjatjara Computer Room - Docker River: Providing computer access and technology education for students in the Docker River community.
+ Nyangatjatjara College - Strong Minds, Strong Culture Project: Promoting cultural education and strengthening cultural identity among young Anangu people.
+ Mutitjulu School Interactive Whiteboard: Providing interactive whiteboard technology for classrooms, improving teaching and learning experience.
+ Mutitjulu Juniors Learning on Country: Supporting Anangu youth to learn and engage with their culture and land, fostering a connection to culture and place.
+ Technology and Classroom Equipment - Mutitjulu Primary School, Yulara Primary School: Providing technology and equipment for classrooms, improving teaching and learning experience.
+ Two-way Science Project: Supporting science education and promoting mutual understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures.
+ Renovation of youth recreation centre in the community: Improving recreational facilities and equipment for youth in the community.
+ Sports and Music equipment for the Recreation Centre: Providing equipment for sports and music programs, promoting healthy activities and cultural expression.
+ Mountain Bike Program under Youth Diversionary Program: Providing a mountain biking program for youth as an alternative to negative activities.
+ IT, sports, music, and educational equipment for local school and youth programs: Providing equipment and resources for educational and recreational programs, promoting learning and healthy activities.
+ School holiday programs, including 'Bikes Palya' at Amata Community: Offering positive and healthy activities for youth during school holidays, keeping them engaged in their community.
Every bit helps
Supporting the Anangu Communities Foundation can be as easy as donating online, providing necessary supplies or equipment, or organising a fundraiser in your office or local school. If you have any questions about the Foundation, please get in touch and a member of our team would be thrilled to help you.
Thank you for all donations, large and small – every bit helps to support, protect, and nurture these incredible Aboriginal communities and share their culture and knowledge with the world.
Phone : 08 8957 7918
Email : [email protected]
Address : Level 9, 179 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000
Anangu Communities Foundation ABN 63 494 833 077
