What We Offer
Our Services
Comprehensive services designed to support the needs of Aboriginal people in Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region.
Housing & Tenancy Support
Julalikari provides remote tenancy management and support services across the seven Community Living Areas (CLAs) surrounding Tennant Creek, delivered under contract through the Northern Territory Government. Our team supports residents to maintain safe, stable housing. Note: JCAC does not manage property maintenance. For maintenance enquiries, please contact the relevant NTG office.
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Night Patrol & Community Safety
Ankinyi Wirranjiki Night Patrol keeps Tennant Creek safe by operating community patrols six nights a week. Our patrol officers provide safe transport, support vulnerable people, and work to reduce harm in the community. Note: Call "000" for emergency situations.
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Community Programs & Services
Julalikari delivers a broad range of community programs that strengthen connection, wellbeing, and self-determination for Aboriginal people across Tennant Creek and the Barkly region. Our services support families, young people, and Elders through culturally appropriate, community-controlled programs designed around what our community needs.
Employment & Training
Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation is one of the largest employers in the Barkly region. We support local Aboriginal people into real, paid employment and build skills through structured programs, including the Real Jobs Program (in partnership with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation), the Karguru Nursery, and the Land Management Unit.
Aged Care Services
Julalikari provides Home Care support services for eligible elderly Aboriginal community members in Tennant Creek and surrounding areas. Our aged care team delivers in-home and community-based supports to help Elders live independently and comfortably. Note: Aged care and disability support are separate services — please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Infrastructure & Municipal Services
Julalikari delivers Housing, Municipal and Essential Services (HMES) across the seven Community Living Areas surrounding Tennant Creek. Our Technical Services team manages essential services including road maintenance, waste management, and electricity and water infrastructure across the CLAs. We also undertake external contracts and grounds maintenance work across the region.
Land Management & Karguru Nursery
Julalikari's Land Management Unit (LMU) and Karguru Nursery connect Warumungu people with Country through land care, environmental management, and cultural stewardship. The LMU employs local Aboriginal people in meaningful, on-country work through the Real Jobs Program, funded by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC). The Karguru Nursery grows native plants and supports revegetation and environmental programs across the Barkly region.
Children & Family Services
Julalikari delivers a wide range of support for children and families across the Barkly region. We work with families to give children the best start in life — through early childhood development, family capacity building, and connection to culture and community. Our team supports families through all stages, from pregnancy and early years through to school and beyond.
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Governance & Advocacy
Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation is a member-based Aboriginal organisation representing Aboriginal people across the Barkly region. We are governed by an elected Aboriginal Board of Directors and operate under the CATSI Act as an ORIC-registered corporation. Julalikari advocates for the rights, interests and self-determination of our community through engagement with government, funding bodies and partner organisations.
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
Nyinkka Nyunyu is Tennant Creek's Aboriginal art and culture centre, located on Paterson Street. Established by Warumungu Elders and managed by Julalikari, Nyinkka Nyunyu is a living cultural space celebrating the knowledge, art, and stories of the Warumungu people and the broader Barkly region. The centre is home to the Tennant Creek Brio, a celebrated artist collective, and houses a cultural keeping place and archive.
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