About Us
Our Story
For over four decades, Julalikari has been at the heart of the Tennant Creek community, providing services and advocating for Aboriginal people in the Barkly Region.
Our Heritage
Our Story
One of Australia's Largest Aboriginal Corporations
As one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations in Australia, with a history stretching back more than 50 years, Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation has a long and proud record of community service delivery in Tennant Creek and the broader Barkly region.
The Corporation grew out of the Warumungu Papula organisation, formed in 1974. Its primary purpose then, as it remains today, was to alleviate poverty and improve the wellbeing of the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and surrounding homeland communities.
In the mid-1980's, as more language groups came to live in the area, Warumungu Papula changed its name to Julalikari — a Warumungu word meaning 'everyone' — in recognition of the changing demographics of the region.
Governance & Community Voice
To ensure that the work of JCAC is relevant to the communities it serves, with input from across the Barkly, the JCAC Board consists of twelve representatives elected from a broad membership base, representing twenty-four language areas from the South East and North Barkly Region.
The Corporation's mission is to promote sustainable economic and social development in communities through individual and community achievement.
In addition to providing a range of housing, community and social services, Julalikari is the largest employer in Tennant Creek and the Barkly region, with more than 90 permanent staff.
1974
Founded
As Warumungu Papula
12
Board Members
Representing a broad membership base
24
Language Areas
South East & North Barkly
90+
Permanent Staff
Largest local employer
Our Mission
To inspire, accelerate and amplify the impact of our self-determination through the effective delivery of programs, projects and advocacy in the areas of Culture, Heritage and Arts; Community and Social Wellbeing; Commercial and Social Enterprises; Employment, Education and Training; and Housing and Construction.
Our Vision
"Our country, us mob, hold it strongly. Together we will determine our own destiny."
What Guides Us
Our Values
Respect
Respect for our country and one another.
Integrity
For us mob – to be honest and ethical in our dealings with each other.
Accountability
Hold it strongly and take responsibility for what we do and the decisions we make.
Unity
To speak and act together hearing all people. Together we will build!
Our Journey
History
1974
Warumungu Papula organisation formed — the foundation of what would become Julalikari.
Mid-1980s
Renamed to Julalikari, a Warumungu word meaning 'everyone', reflecting the region's growing diversity.
1990s
Expansion of community housing and essential service programs across the Barkly Region.
2000s
Development of employment, training, and health promotion programs.
2010s
Strengthened Night Patrol and community safety services.
Today
One of Australia's largest Aboriginal corporations — over 90 staff serving 24 language areas.
Our community — the heart of everything we do.