Community Gardens

Bawinanga is a progressive Aboriginal corporation based in Maningrida. We represent and assist the 4000 Aboriginal people of the 32 homelands surrounding Maningrida in West Arnhem Land.

Our work is carried out in the context of people’s traditional lands, cultural practices and languages. Our services include:

• Housing, Homeland and Construction
• Bawinanga Rangers
• Maningrida Arts and Culture
• Bábbarra Women’s Centre
• Djómi Museum
• Maningrida Wildfoods
• Maningrida Nursery
• Maningrida Mud Bricks
• Barlmarrk Supermarket
• Mechanical workshops
• The Community Development Program (CDP)
• Wild Foods Cafe
• Community Patrol
• Money Management
• Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS)
• Civil Works Program

The Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation is a key indigenous organisation in the Northern Territory, dedicated to community development and the economic advancement of the Jawoyn people. With a strong commitment to preserving cultural heritage, the organisation focuses on fostering sustainable business initiatives that benefit both the community and the environment. Jawoyn Association is a not-for-profit, with all revenue directed back at its community members either directly or through economic initiatives for the betterment of the Jawoyn people.

With 270 employees and 60% aboriginal employment, Jawoyn Association works across tourism and hospitality, land management, construction (civil, new builds and R&M), and community development, with a range of business units supporting these fields.

In collaboration with government bodies, non-profits, and private partners, the Jawoyn Association strives to build strong networks that contribute to community development. By emphasising practical solutions for economic growth and maintaining cultural resilience, the organisation plays a crucial role in ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for the Jawoyn people.