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The story behind Stanley Till and Outback Fencing.
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Mens Shed- What's it all about?

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Bungoolee Tours based in Biridu Community and supported by Marra Worra Worra. Clients include Kimberly Wild , Aussie Off Road Tours and Diverse Travel
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Laarri Gallery was established in a collaboration between Yiyili Community School and Yiyili Community Aboriginal Corporation in 1999.
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WALKABOUT BOYS
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The band emerged as a part of a Country Arts WA, Out There Youth Arts Program and have been enthusiastically suppport by Marra Worra Worra. The full story here>>
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
CDEP_StaffThe first CDEP staff meeting with mentors and CDOs was held at MWW offices. Twenty nine staff. got to know each other and swap ideas and experinces. more>>

smartboard Marra Wora Worra Training has been set up as a registered training organisation.

Using the latest technology ,  training is now deliverable via the internet to centres in Yakanarra, Yiyili, 8 mile (Joy Spring)  Muludja and Djugerai. People can now receive high standard, community relevant training  without leaving their families and communities. Training Manager, Kyla Bettridge explians the new 'smart board' to CEO, Karen Worth(left) and CDEP Manager, Liz Graham.

RIGRIG facilitator, Anthea Fawcett held a workshop at Marra Worra Worra's training room to help communities develop their  gardens.

Community Gardens are a part of MWW's current CDEP projects.
Yakanarra_nurseryYakanarra’s CDEP mentor, Lincoln Cox (right) with Shannon Vanbee in the newly developed community garden.

Part of the garden project also includes a shade house nursery.

This is one of several CDEP based projects currently embraced by the community and administerd by MWW. Yakanarra is 140 km from Fitzroy Crossing
tidy_townsTidy Town judges, Gail Dodd (left) and Amanda Moncrieff  spent several days in the area  visiting communities with Community Development Officers, Dan Vincent (left)  and Turtle (Adam) Johnson .

The regional awards are announced at MWW on Oct. 19th
housing_crewSome of MWW's 20 strong housing staff on the job in Joy Spring. They are responsible for the maintenance of more than 400 houses inthe Fitzroy Valley
Financial ControllerCorporate Services Manager, Bruce Erlank(right),with Store Manager Phil Birchfield. A new shed and computerised stock control system will save MWW money and time. Being able to track items from the time they are ordered will see less duplication and as well speed up work projects.
carbody_cleanupMarra Worra Worra's CDEP car body clean up is underway in all their communities.
Tanunda ShopThe new Tanunda shopping centre taking shape.
Fitzroy Crossing PoolFitzroy Crossing’s new pool complex is now finished and due to be officially opened in September. The $5.4 million facility was  funded by the state government.

Jandamarra ProjectJandamarra Returns project is sponsored and partnered by Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation. Marra Worra Worra is auspicing this project, and can receive donations that will be placed in its Special Projects Account, and used exclusively for the purposes of the Jandamarra Returns tour. More info >>here

CEO, Karen Worth announced that Marra Worra Worra is now offering a financial counselling service to all those who live in Fitzroy Crossing and the surrounding valley.  The service is available for 19 hours per week. Contact Paul Williams at MWW.

joy_springs_playgroupJoy Spring's play group CDEP project. Three women now work at the play group every day looking after a total of 14 children. They have done all the work themselves including painting and landscapeing.etc.
Pix including Xmas party here>>
KRSPKRSP are currently developing a much needed facility on behalf of MWW. It addresses Fitzroy Crossing’s chronic accommodation problems. KRSP director, Rob Imber, says that it will be mainly used by contractors, consultants etc and is largely in response to the fact that accommodation is near impossible to secure for short term workers.  Rob says that we see it as a viable business and when completed later this year will be handed over to MWW.

The land is currently owned by Marra Worra Worra and the buildings were purchased from the nearby Pilara Mine Site.

Kimberley Regional Service Providers (KRSP) is a multi-discipline facilities, maintenance and construction company servicing Aboriginal Communities in the Kimberley and other remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. MWW have a fifty percent share in KRSP
Horticulturist, Steve Wood,  from Perth way, took time out from his holiday to visit Bayulu and talk to Bayulu CDEP mentor , Anthony Smith about a new system for growing vegetables. Bayulu is currently setting up a new market garden under the CDEP program. Steve has been trialling the system for many years and says that it will allow a high level of productivity even through the wet season.

Vegetables are grown in rows of 35 litre plastic bags and watered by a fully automatic irrigation system. It is hoped to produce enough fresh vegetables for Bayulu with any excess going to Fitzroy Crossing. The operation could employ up to 6 people.
harry_yungabunA Message from the chairman of Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation, Harry Yungabun

"A lot of people are finding it hard to understand the new CDEP rules. Talk to Marra Worra Worra’s project officers. They
are the best people to talk to. They know all about the rules
and know what jobs will be paid by CDEP.

Marra Worra Worra have to work by the new rules. Marra Worra Worra can’t change the rules. Only the government can do this.
CDEP project officers have to spend as much time as possible in
the communities. They need to talk to people all the time and tell
them about the best way to get work and to get paid. They will
help people make work projects that will make communities better places to live and make more jobs. If we do all the work we have to, properly, the government might help us get even more jobs."
Bayulu's well stocked store, just across the bridge, is hoping that Fitzroy Crossing people 'will 'cross the bridge' to shop. Store managers Gay and David Lees say they now have the largest range of fresh food, groceries and clothing in the district.






Fitzroy Crossing's temporary super market is now located at the town's recreational hall. The new store is not expected to open for more than 12 months.

Indigenous health linked to land care
Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Anna Salleh - ABC
Indigenous Australians who are involved in caring for the land increase their likelihood of being healthy and happy, a new study suggests.

The study, published recently in the Medical Journal of Australia, examined the link between the health of Indigenous people in an Arnhem Land community and 'caring for country' practices. Full article here>>
Dave Appleton(left) is heading MWW's push to manufacture aluminium windows and doors in Fitzroy Crossing.

It is hoped that the operation will reduce costs, provide jobs and training and become a self sustaining business.

It will complement MWW's housing operation.

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Karen Worth (CEO, Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corp.) with Anne Yaloot and other women from Bayulu Women's Group beside the recently arrived Toyota 'troopie' after a long battle for funding and acquiring their driver's licences.

Funding for the vehicle and trailer was made possible through a grant from Lotterywest.  Costs of operating will be supported by Marra Worra Worra. MWW wishes to thank Darren Cobby of Broome Toyota for their help with the' troopie'.


Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation
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Marra Worra Worra providing support for more than 30 communities.
  • a voice for Aboriginal people.
  • book keeping.
  • banking.
  • administration of grants.
  • reporting on grants.
  • pensions.
  • social security.
  • CDEP.
  • pursuing land and living area claims
  • liaison negotiations with mining companies.
  • coordinating the planning and delivery of services and infrastructure to communities, for stores, housing and water and power supplies.
  • the organisation of training programs.
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Marra Worra Worra in Business
  • 50% share of Bandaral Ngadu Pty Ltd which owns and operates Ngiyali Roadhouse.
  • 50% share in KRSP Pty Ltd, an essential services company.
  • share in NBC Aboriginal Corporation, an architectural and housing project management firm.
  • 12% share of Leedal Pty Ltd, an Aboriginal business which owns and operates a number of service businesses in Fitzroy Crossing.
  • numerous land holding investments in both Fitzroy Crossing and Broome.

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Marra Worra Worra Helping the Community
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Money for Arts and Culture
Service&Grant Providers in Culture and Arts

Country Arts WA_logoCountry Arts WA helping communities with art and culture.
Housing OfficersMWW's Housing Officers (L-R) - Kyle Raina, Michael Biggs, Edwrd Munday and Clive Aiken