Djugerari (Cherrabun) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DjugerariWestern Australia |
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 Djugerari
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6765 |
| Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Location | 110 km (68 mi) south east of Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Derby-West Kimberley |
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Djugerari (also called Cherrabun) is a small Aboriginal community in Western Australia. It is located within the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley. Djugerari is about 110 kilometres (68 miles) south-east of Fitzroy Crossing. You can reach it by driving on the Great Northern Highway for 54 kilometres (34 miles). After that, you take the unsealed Cherrabun Road. In 2011, 83 people lived in Djugerari. Most of them, 77 people, were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Discovering Djugerari's Past
Djugerari became a permanent Aboriginal community in the early 1980s. It was started by Walmajarri people. They moved from the nearby Cherrabun Pastoral Station. Many men from the community had worked there as stockmen. Stockmen are people who look after cattle on large farms. The community officially became a group in 1983. Most people in Djugerari belong to the Walmajarri language group. They come from the northern Great Sandy Desert area of Western Australia.
Understanding Native Title
The land where Djugerari is located has a special legal status called native title. This means that Aboriginal people have traditional rights and interests in the land. These rights come from their traditional laws and customs. The specific claim for this area is called Yi-Martuwarra Ngurrara. It was officially registered in 2012.
How Djugerari is Run
The community of Djugerari is managed by a group called the Djugerari Aboriginal Corporation. This group was officially formed on January 18, 1983. It helps the community make decisions and manage its affairs. This is done under a law called the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976.
Community Planning and Development
Djugerari has a special plan for its development. It is called Djugerari Layout Plan No.1. This plan helps guide how the community grows and changes. It follows rules set by the state government. The community approved this plan on October 20, 2010. The Western Australian Planning Commission also approved it on December 14, 2010. You can find details about this plan on the Planning Western Australia website.
