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Yuendumu Indigenous Community |
| Category: | People | |
| Sub Category: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
| Place: | Alice Springs |
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| State/Country: | Northern Territory, Australia |
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| Summary Information: | |
| The Yuendumu Indigenous Community is located 290 km north west of Alice Springs. It is one of the larger communities located within the central desert region. |
| Detailed Information: | |
The Yuendumu Aboriginal Reserve of 2199 sq. km. was proclaimed in 1952 and became Indigenous owned land following the declaration of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976. In post-colonial times, it was previously a baptist missionary, established in 1946.
This community has facilities including an airstrip, community health centre, women's centre, Mt. Theo-Yuendumu Substance Misuse Program (MYSMAC), Warlpiri Media and BRACS
Warlukurlangu Artists Association and Tanami networking.
Yuendumu is a traditionally oriented community with a strong ceremonial life. | |
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