In Gapuwiyak the EARC team, with the support Arnhem Land Progress Association Community Development Program (ALPA CDP), brought together community members to pick up litter throughout the Gapuwiyak. It was an excellent opportunity to educate on the importance of proper waste disposal and reinforce the message to always use bins. A special thank you to the ALPA Gapuwiyak Shop for supplying drinking water to ensure everyone stayed hydrated. The enthusiasm and participation demonstrated by the community highlighted a shared commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

At Gunyangara, EARC engaged with Dhupuma Barker School for Clean Up Australia Day. EARC led the Clean Up Day, supplying Pick-up Tongs and Litter Bags for the Dhupuma Barker Staff and Students. After a big morning of collecting rubbish around Gunyangara and the local beaches, participants headed to the Nhulunbuy swimming pool where EARC supplied a barbeque and fruit platter. 

In Milingimbi, EARC organised an extensive Community Clean Up Day with tremendous support from community stakeholders including Milingimbi Outstations and Progress Resource Aboriginal Corporation (MOPRA), Arnhem Land Progress Association Community Development Program (ALPA CDP), and the Milingimbi School. After hours of ongoing rubbish collection, the community enjoyed a celebratory barbeque, music, and fun activities for everyone involved.

At Ramingining, EARC held multiple Clean Up events with the main Community Clean Up Day gaining participation from 150 individuals. The overall success of the day was thanks to community participation from Ramingining School, Ramingining Community Development Program (CPD), Arafura Swamp Rangers (ASRAC), Dinybulu, Country Connect, Bula Bula Arts, Ramingining Police and our EARC team (Aged Care and Disability Services, Community Night Patrol, Library Services, Council Services, Municipal Services and Youth Sport and Recreation). EARC Municipal Services team removed 31 car bodies from public spaces. The community had around eight houses enter the Tidiest Yard Competition, with several awards given out during the event.

We extend special thanks to the wonderful community members and stakeholders who volunteered their time to clean up and keep our communities beautiful. 

Community Clean Up Month, February 2025