Congratulations Cr Kaye Thurlow
June 13, 2023
Councillor Kaye Thurlow has been appointed as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, in recognition of her remarkable dedication and service to the Indigenous community of East Arnhem Land. This prestigious honour celebrates her lifelong commitment and significant contributions to the region.
Following are the few highlights of her lifetime of work for the people of East Arnhem Land.
East Arnhem Regional Council:
- President, 2018-2021.
- Deputy President, 2022, 2017-2018 and 2010-2012.
- Councillor, Gumurr Marthakal Ward, since 2008.
- Former President, Latitude 12 Committee.
- Former Executive Committee Member, Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT).
- Representative Member, LGANT.
- Former Secretary, Galiwin'ku Community Advisory Board.
- Former Member, Galiwin'ku Local Reference Group.
- Member, Galiwin'ku Local Authority, current.
- Member, Galiwin'ku Housing Reference Group, current.
- Representative Member, Northern Territory Place Names Committee, current.
Shepherdson College (formerly Elcho Island Mission School):
- Principal, 2006-2007.
- Assistant Principal, 1997-2001, and 2003-2005.
- Founder, Senior Yolngu Management Team, 1999.
- Teacher, 1969-1975.
Milingimbi School:
- Principal, 1994.
- Assistant Principal, 1992-1997.
- School Librarian, 1991-1992.
- Teacher-Linguist, 1985-1988.
Education:
- Teacher, Lajamanu School (Hooker Creek School), 1983-1984.
Cultural Preservation:
- Initiated the update of Galiwin'ku community genealogical records in coordination with Galiwin'ku Community Inc, 2002.
Her work has made a lasting impact on the Indigenous community, and this well-deserved recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication. The public extends heartfelt congratulations to Councillor Kaye Thurlow for this prestigious achievement.
Public Consultation | Draft Regional Plan 2025-2026
Yirrkala Child Care Centre - Community Meetings following break-ins On Monday (19, May 2025), East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) gathered with children who have broken into the centre, their families, parents of children who attend the service, senior community members, and local staff at the Yirrkala Child Care Centre - to raise issues and seek practical outcomes about the ongoing break-ins, the most recent of which occurred on the weekend. There was meaningful interaction between everyone at the meeting including the children apologising to affected parents and Centre staff. Following this meeting and the completion of Centre repairs, we plan to reopen the service to the community from Wednesday, 21 May. Thank you to everyone who participated and gave feedback including Witiyana Marika and Gumurr Miwatj Councillor Marrpalawuy Marika. Next Community Meeting We will gather again on Friday, 23 May at 3pm for further discussions with the community, families, djamarrkuli (kids), senior leaders and EARC Youth Services team. We encourage everyone who has concerns to join us. We need families and community members to work together to gain real action to stop the break-ins, make good for harm done and ensure djamarrkuli get back on the right track. Images: Witiyana Marika, EARC Gumurr Miwatj Councillor Marrpalawuy Marika and EARC CEO Dale Keehne.
29 April 2025 Yirrkala Child Care - 2 Week Closure
We're pleased to share the music video 'Galiwin'ku is our home'
Commemorating Anzac Day: Honoring 110 Years of Service and Sacrifice
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) held multiple Clean Up Days in February.
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) is identifying abandoned vehicles within the Angurugu Community .
Celebrating Harmony Week in Yirrkala East Arnhem Regional Council Aged Care and Disability Services and Child Care Services came together to celebrate Harmony Week. It was wonderful to see djamarrkuli learning from their elders. Everyone got involved with making damper, singing, painting and sharing a delicious meal together.
We're thrilled to announce the East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) has received the Snap Send Solve Customer Experience Award in the 2024 Solver of the Year Awards for the Northern Territory.
