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.


24 February 2026
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) were pleased to support East Arnhem Region Sport Education through our Community Grants Program.
23 February 2026
The East Arnhem Regional Council Vet Team has put together some important information to help keep our community dogs safe from Parvo Virus.
19 February 2026
Councillor Stephen Dhamarrandji attended the memorial service for the 84th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. We remember this significant moment in Australia's history and stand in respect with everyone impacted by the events of the Bombing of Darwin.  Photo 1: Councillor Stephen Dhamarrandji Photo 2: Councillor Stephen Dhamarrandji (left) with Council Services Manager Ullas Raman (right) Annual Bombing of Darwin Commemorative Service, Darwin Cenotaph, 2026.
A group of people standing together. In the background are trees and blue sky.
3 February 2026
The short film, Moving Forward Together, showcases the positive impacts that our Regional Council strives to achieve across East Arnhem Land.
9 December 2025
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) values its strong partnership with Sea Swift in supporting community recycling initiatives across East Arnhem Land.
A beach with white sand and mangroves in the distance
27 November 2025
Let’s Keep Milingimbi Safe - No Fires at the Landfill
21 November 2025
In November, East Arnhem Regional Council held a special Citizenship Ceremony at Galiwin'ku, welcoming a new Australian Citizen.
14 November 2025
East Arnhem Regional Council adopted the Annual & Financial Report 2024-2025 at its Special Council Meeting held on Friday, 14 November 2025. You can obtain copies of the Annual Report 2024-2025: by downloading from www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au by telephoning (08) 8986 8986 or emailing info@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
12 November 2025
In the best interest of the safety of our patrons, particularly our young members, we would like to remind the community that all children in the library must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children who enter the library without a supervising parent or guardian will be denied access.