Joy Springs Community facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joy SpringsWestern Australia |
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 Joy Springs
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6765 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | 30 km (19 mi) south of Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Derby–West Kimberley | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Joy Springs is a small Aboriginal community in Western Australia. It is located about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south-east of Fitzroy Crossing. This area is part of the Kimberley region. It falls within the Shire of Derby–West Kimberley.
The community of Joy Springs was started in 1987. It was part of a bigger movement called the outstation movement. This movement saw Aboriginal people moving back to their traditional lands. Joy Springs is also known as Eight Mile. This is because it is built near an old windmill at a place called 8 Mile Well. This well is on Gogo Station.
Understanding Native Title
Native title is a special legal right. It recognizes that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have traditional rights to their land and waters. These rights come from their traditional laws and customs. The Joy Springs community is located on land that is part of a registered native title claim. This claim belongs to the Gooniyandi people. It is called the Gooniyandi Combined 2 native title claim.
How the Community is Run
Every community needs a way to manage itself. Joy Springs is managed by a group called Eight Mile (Aboriginal Corporation). This group was officially formed on November 22, 1988. It operates under a law called the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976. This law helps Aboriginal communities set up their own organizations. These organizations then help manage community affairs.
Planning for the Future
Communities often create plans for how they will grow. Joy Springs has a special plan called Joy Springs Layout Plan No.1. This plan helps organize how the community's land will be used. It follows rules set by the State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. The community members approved this plan on October 16, 2008. The Western Australian Planning Commission also approved it on January 13, 2009. This plan helps make sure the community develops in an organized way.
