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Garrak-Jarru Regional Council |
Category: | Organisation | |
Sub Category: | Aboriginal Community Council |
Place: | Katherine |
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State/Country: | Northern Territory, Australia |
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Summary Information: | |
The Garrak-Jarru Regional Council was formed by the amalgamation of two councils of the katherine region in 1993 due to changes to ATSIC Act resulting in a reduction of regional councils.
'Garrak-Jarru' means 'black cockatoos talking'. The name is a combination of Jawoyn ('Garrak') and Warlpiri ('Jarru') languages. |
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