Nyirripi, Northern Territory

Nyirripi is a community in the Southern Tanami Ward of the Central Desert Region in the Northern Territory of Australia. Location: 250 kms North West of Alice Springs Population: Approximately 240

Nyirripi
Northern Territory
Nyirripi
Coordinates22°38′51″S 130°32′58″E
Population236 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)0872
LGA(s)Central Desert Region
Territory electorate(s)Stuart
Federal Division(s)Lingiari
Localities around Nyirripi:
Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Lake Mackay
Lake Mackay Nyirripi Lake Mackay
Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Lake Mackay
FootnotesAdjoining localities[2][lower-alpha 1]

History

Nyirripi was first established in the late 1970s, when several families including Tiger Japaljari Morris, Charlie Jampinjinpas, Molly Napurula Martins, Phylis Napurula, Leo Japurula and others decided to leave the pressures of the growing population of Yuendumu. Two men were sent into town to secure a pastor for the outstation and Pastor John Henwood returned with them to take up ministry. The community was officially recognised as an outstation after the former Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs was pressed in a public forum by community members to define the population numbers that would constitute an outstation. This enabled the securing of much needed funds for infrastructure.

Later the community was recognised as a major community and campaigned for resources, which led to the construction of a school. In 1985 the community became incorporated under the Aboriginal Council Association Act.

Description

Nyirripi is located close to the southern and south-western extent of traditional lands owned by the Warlpiri people. Although still predominantly a Warlpiri community, there are a number of Pintubi and Luritja/Kukatja speakers.

Governance

The Nyirripi Community Government Council is the local governing body and has 13 members who are elected annually. The Local Government Shire is the Central Desert Shire, Southern Tanami Ward.

Infrastructure and Community Life

The community has:

  • Community Hall
  • Women Centre
  • Pensioner Units
  • BRACS (radio)
  • Community Owned Store – Pre-packed and fresh food is available as well as clothing, pharmaceuticals, hardware, white goods, blankets, furnishing and sporting goods. Fresh fruit/veg/milk/meat are available.
  • Council office
  • Church - There is a United Pentecostal Church in Nyirripi.
  • Workshop
  • Health Centre
  • School
  • Meals-on –wheels
  • Airstrip
  • Morgue
  • Power station
  • 2 ablution blocks
  • Flat for visitors
  • Public phones
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Youth worker
  • And many beautiful water holes and sights to go out and visit.
  • Community owned store with fuel

References

Notes
  1. The locality of Nyirripi is fully surrounded by the locality of Lake Mackay.[3]

Citations
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nyirripi (NT)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  2. "Nyirripi". NT Atlas and Spatial Data Directory. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  3. "Localities within the Tanami sub-region (CP 5083)". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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