Our Vision

The Council is committed to providing the best for the community.

The Council's mission is to deliver services that will provide protection to people and create a healthy environment where residents can enjoy a quality of life and opportunities for self-adva

The Galiwin'ku Community Incorporated was incorporated on the 1st of January 1976 under the Northern Territory of Australia Associations Incorporations Act. The Galiwin'ku Community Incorporated (Council) is the primary governing body responsible for municipal functions and representative decision making on behalf of the community and maintaining peace, order and good governance for the community.

The Council carries out the activities and functions expected of a local government body as well as managing other functions such as building and managing community rental Housing ; Ngalkanbuy Health Centre ; Elcho Island Art & Craft Centre ; CDEP ; Centrelink ; Australia Post and many other important community programs.

In conjunction with the community, the Council has outlined a set of hopes and dreams for the future. These objectives are the basis of their operations and long-term goals. They are:

• Everyone in the community to have meaningful work

• All workplace positions in the community to be filled by Yolngu within ten years. All training to address this objective.

• Business enterprises to be advanced - farm, fishing, arts and crafts, landscaping, brick making, takeaway food and rangers. Training in these areas is a priority.

• Value and cherish Yolngu culture.

• Education for all - Yolngu education first, then western education.

• Adequate housing for everyone, with people looking after their houses and landscaping.

• Homeland and community to work together.