Djarindjin Community
Djarindjin is a medium sized Aboriginal community located 170 km from Broome in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Broome.
Location
Djarindjin is located on the west coast of the northern Dampier Peninsula sub-region, north of Broome. Djarindjin is part of a single urban area that incorporates Lombadina Aboriginal community and the Lombadina Mission.
The Djarindjin / Lombadina township is approximately 2 km due west of Cape Leveque Road. Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation maintains a very large land holding surrounding the town. This land includes existing and proposed development that services the northern Dampier Peninsula sub-region, including an airstrip, multi-function police station and drinking water protection area; all of which are located at the Cape Leveque Road junction into Djarindjin.
History
Djarindjin is within the traditional lands of the Bardi and Jawi people and belong to the Goollargoon country.[1] This was recognised by the Government of Australia when it was determined that the Bardi and Jawi people hold native title over the northern Dampier Peninsula.
In 2014 it was found that the community had never been officially proclaimed leaving the more than 250 residents with no basic laws controlling anti-social behavior.[2]
Native title
The community located within the Determined Bardi Jawi (WAD49/1998) native title claim area.
Town Planning
The Djarindjin Layout Plan No.3 was prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements, and was endorsed by the community in 2007 and the WAPC in 2010. The layout plan map set and background report can be viewed at Planning Western Australia official site.
Education
Children of school age at Djarindjin attend the Lombadina-Djarindjin Catholic Primary School. The school runs classes for students from pre-school (4 years old) to Year 10 (16 years old). The total numbers of students is approximately 90.[1]
Governance
The community is managed through its incorporated body, Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation, incorporated under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 on 10 September 1985.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Djarindjin and Lombadina communities". Australian Government. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ↑ Ben Collins and Vanessa Mills (18 February 2014). "The Aboriginal community the law forgot". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 February 2015.