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Binjari Books

Binjari Community Aboriginal Corporation actively supports the Binjari Book project, a community-based project which has been going from strength to strength. The project involves a collaboration between women participants from Binjari and Denise Angelo, a linguist based at the Australian National University.

The Binjari Books project has a strengths-based approach which builds on the the Binjari women’s existing extensive talents and skills. Most are multilingual, speaking Kriol and English, often with knowledge of other traditional languages too. The Binjari Book project has tapped into this pool of language expertise and developed other skills, such as Kriol literacy, computer skills, kids story writing and book illustrating. It is hoped that this line of work will develop into a self-sustaining local enterprise.

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Health Clinic

Binjari Health Centre provides a range of health services to the Indigenous people of Binjari. The Health Centre operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am – 4pm. Thursday the Health Centre is open 8.30am until midday and the afternoon is reserved for training and meetings. The Health Centre also offer a free bus service to Katherine for community members requiring specialist health appointments.

The overall management of the Binjari Health Centre has been provided by Wurli under an auspicing arrangement. Binjari now has 2 board representatives on the Wurli board to act as voice on behalf of the Binjari community members.

The centre is staffed by RNs, RAHPS and Doctors who have a strong background in providing clinical care. Specific programs are conducted regularly. These target men’s health, women’s health, child and maternal health, sexual health, and chronic disease management. Health promotion and education is significant in all these, focusing on substance misuse and excessive alcohol consumption, nutrition, smoking and physical activity.

CDP Programme

Binjari are actively involved in the Community Development Programme (CDP). CDP is a remote employment and community development service and management of the program has been contracted to the Roper Gulf Regional Council. The CDP supports job seekers in remote Australia to build skills, address barriers and contribute to their communities through a range of flexible activities. It is designed around the unique social and labour market conditions found in remote Australia and is an essential part of the Australian Government’s agenda for increasing employment and breaking the cycle of welfare dependency.

The CDP is flexible and focused on local decision making and local solutions. Under the CDP, job seekers with activity requirements are expected to do up to 25 hours per week of work-like activities that benefit their community. The CDP offers a broad range of flexible activities to not only increase job seekers’ skills but also contribute to their community.

Recently, CDP participants in Binjari have been using recycled pallets to create a range of chairs and have turned heads with their unique designs, including one modelled on the famous throne in the Phantom’s Skull Cave.

For further information, please contact the Communications Coordinator on 0427 674 212 or at roper.governance@ropergulf.nt.gov.au.

Municipal Services

Bus Service

BCAC provides a bus transport service to and from Katherine. This service operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 11am and 12 noon – 2.30pm.
BCAC employ “H” endorsed drivers to ensure safe, affordable, accessible door to door transport for Community members.

Community Services Assistance (forms/enquires)

BCAC Administration provides Community members with assistance to complete forms and enquiries. This sometimes includes assisting with Proof of Aboriginality documentation to support study, enrolments, housing applications, photocopying, superannuation claims etc.

Domestic Violence - Member of Local Reference Group (LRG)

Katherine Safety Committee Member

BCAC is a member of the Katherine Safety Committee and is committed to promoting safety in the construction industry and advancing the objectives of the safety association at a regional level. The committee works hard to identify regional and trade-specific health and safety training needs, as well as developing solutions to safety problems in the construction industry, particularly at a local level.

Service Provider Liaison within the Katherine Community

Various service providers within the Katherine Region contact BCAC on a regular basis offering their services to Binjari. This often creates opportunities for Binjari residents to be involved in programs such as:

• Catholic Care
• Anglicare
• YMCA school holiday program
• Church Services of various denominations
• Training programs from different organisations
• Christmas in Katherine campaign
• Sporting Events

Community Members are able to access advice on personal matters relating to Legal matters/Consumer problems etc.

Housing & Maintenance Reporting - NTG Housing

Correctional Services – Community Work Order Provider

Accommodation Services (GBM Complex)

BCAC provides tenants such as contractors, trainers and government bodies with quality, comfortable accommodation at good value for money.
BCAC also hires out a number of facilities. For more information, please contact the BCAC Administration Office.

Machinery and Equipment Hire

Please contact BCAC Administration for information on hourly, daily and weekly hire rates.

• HONDA PUSH MOWERS
• HONDA WHIPPER SNIPPERS \ BRUSH CUTTERS
• 4000 PSI DIESEL PRESSURE WASHER
• HEAVY DUTY CAR TRAILER
• 8X5 TANDEM FIRE FIGHTING TRAILER
• 4000PSI DIESEL PRESSURE CLEANER & TRAILER WITH CLEANING GEAR
• PETROL CEMENT MIXER WITH TRAILER & CONCRETING GEAR
• MAKITA DEMOLITION HAMMER
• SMALL TOOLS BETWEEN $100 - $1000
• COMPRESSOR
• MANITOU
• BOBCAT

Construction Building/Training Programme

Binjari Community Aboriginal Corporation provides core building and construction services to the residents of Binjari while striving to continually improve its capability to deliver quality external services. BCAC has worked extremely hard to develop non-funded revenue streams, recently partnering with a project management company to assist them in reaching their full potential. With a strong focus on providing local Indigenous employment BCAC has been successful in winning numerous Northern Territory Government tenders to provide remote communities throughout the Northern Territory with housing refurbishments and upgrades. BCAC have taken the initiative to employ Indigenous community members to work with qualified tradespeople in the aim to create an independent Indigenous workforce, eliminating the need for outside funding. BCAC will soon provide Indigenous people with an opportunity to take on trade apprenticeships. Apprentices will be employed either directly to BCAC or through BCAC’s building partner.

BCAC has expanded its network of willing businesses, who have partnered with them through the growth of the construction arm. BCAC remain client focussed and strive to deliver services to a high standard whilst remaining dedicated to supporting local suppliers for the mutual benefit and growth of the remote areas it operates in.

BCAC has a genuine commitment to training and with assistance from the Department of Business and Carey Training, BCAC has delivered several Certificate 2 courses in Construction, Certificate 2 in Horticulture / Land Management. Through RJCP they have delivered Certificate 3 in Safety Training to 15 Community members. BCAC also provides ongoing non-accredited training in all areas of Construction, including Welding, Land Management, Office Administration etc.

BCAC continues to allocate funds to create opportunities and pathways to all Community members with a desire to improve their ability to engage in mainstream employment and personal advancement.