Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation

Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation strives to improve the cultural, social and economic well-being of the Jawoyn people, while always caring for country.

​We represent and support the Jawoyn people and country through our human services, land management, cultural and business enterprises.

Emergency Relief

Emergency relief is available in the form of food vouchers for indigenous singles and families in financial distress.

Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation

Provides human services, cultural & land management programs and business enterprises for the Jawoyn people and indigenous people living on Jawoyn land. Land and parks management programs involve traditional burningtechniques and feral animal control. The Corporation also operates as a regional development agency with a strong focus on economic development, enterprise development and the creation of employment opportunities. Business enterprises include Jawoyn Aviation and Nitmiluk Tours. Identification & preservation of cultural sites is also undertaken. The Corporation organises the Barunga Festival and operates the Manyallaluk Art & Craft Centre and the Ghumarn Culture Centre.

Women’s Leadership Program

An annual forum for indigenous women from the Katherine region to recognise and develop leadership opportunities.

The Program also provides a forum under the auspices of the Banatjarl Strongbala Women Grup in which Jawoyn elders and elected representatives meet in alternate months, in their communities, to promote women’s leadership.