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.


12 August 2026
Congratulations to Patchouli, Regional Manager – Aged Care Services, on receiving the Aged Care Employee Day Award earlier this month.
10 August 2026
No fires at the landfill
4 August 2026
With great sorrow, East Arnhem Regional Council marks the passing of Mr B Marika AM.
23 July 2026
The East Arnhem Regional Council Local Authorities for Milingimbi and Ramingining met formally this week. Local Authority Members considered and discussed the major issue of domestic violence.
10 July 2026
In East Arnhem, the local government’s youth work doesn’t begin with a program. It begins with relationships.
9 July 2026
Council President Lapulung Dhamarrandji, Deputy President Stephen Dhamarrandji, Councillor Marrpalawuy Marika and Councillor Ganygulpa Dhurrkay have met about the tragic loss of a 17-year-old Yolŋu girl in Galiwin’ku as reported by ABC News on 6 July 2026.
8 July 2026
We're excited to announce winners from the 5 th Annual Eastern Cup Basketball Championships.
7 July 2026
On behalf of East Arnhem Regional Council, we extend our deepest condolences to the family members, friends and community members of the late Evelyn D Bukulatjpi.
6 July 2026
East Arnhem Regional Council proudly celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.