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Community stories

Community stories reflect the strength, resilience, and leadership of traditional owners. They are grounded in cultural responsibility, shared knowledge, and the vision for self determined futures. These stories highlight enduring partnerships, built on trust and respect, that support economic, social, and cultural development. By listening deeply and walking alongside communities, we honour their past, support their present, and help shape a thriving future for generations to come.

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Wadeye sets their sights for the future

Since 2021, when first receiving a request from Kardu Diminin Corporation (KDC) seeking information on township leasing, the office has been working in partnership with the Wadeye Traditional Owners to support them to understand their land tenure choices.
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Wadeye sets their sights for the future

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Case Study
19 June 2025

Melville Island Fishing Lodge – Tiwi Islands Adventures

Wulirankuwu Traditional Owners saw a business opportunity that would create jobs and economic development for the community.
Community Story
19 June 2025

Consultative forum meetings return to Country

The 2021–22 period marked a welcome return to community‑based consultative forum meetings after 18 months of COVID‑19 restrictions that prevented travel and large gatherings, during which the office adapted by holding smaller, socially distanced meetings in Darwin or speaking with members individually. Once restrictions eased, CFMs resumed in community, beginning with Mutitjulu in October 2021
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Case Study
19 June 2025

Buying the port operations

This project demonstrates a successful whole of Australian Government collaboration to secure this key asset of strategic national importance. To ensure its sustainability and underpin future growth, this collaboration is set to continue.
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Case Study
17 June 2025

Mantiyupwi Pty Ltd

Mantiyupwi Pty Ltd, owned by Tiwi Traditional Owners in Wurrumiyanga, has grown since 2008 into a successful local business group, investing township lease funds into retail, tourism, accommodation, and service ventures that create jobs and support community development.
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Community Story
04 June 2025

Mutitjulu, Central Australia (Anangu)

The opening of the Mutitjulu business centre marks a transformative moment for the community. It stands as a testament to their vision, resilience and ability to overcome barriers. 
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First township lease transition
Public housing
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