Galiwin'ku team update

17 November 2025

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides multiple services to Galiwin’ku including Accommodation, Aged Care & Disability Services, Animal Management Program, Cemetery Management, Child Care Services, Community Night Patrol, Waste & Environmental Services, Libraries, Active Communities & Youth Services, and Municipal Services.

President Lapulung Dhamarrandji and CEO Dale Keehne recently visited Galiwin’ku to catchup with the team. Here are some highlights from their visit and some recent updates from the team.

 

✅ The Council Services team have been running an awesome Post Office service and are looking forward to the upcoming visit from Australia Post to checkout their great work.

✅ Fire breaks have been maintained across key areas.

✅ Pothole patching works have been undertaken to improve the safety of road users.

✅ Yuttaphum (Senior Cleaner) has been working on improving the outdoor garden at the EARC Galiwin’ku accommodation and ensuring all Council building are in great shape for the public.

✅ The Aged Care and Disability Services team have been working hard to continue their delivery of quality services for our clients.

✅ Community Night Patrol team provided assistance at the barbecue held during the recent Emma Donovan event.


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