Munthamar Community facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MunthamarWestern Australia |
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 Munthamar
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6743 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) south east of Kununurra | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Munthamar is a small Aboriginal community located in Western Australia. It is close to the town of Kununurra in the beautiful Kimberley region. Munthamar is part of the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley.
History
People began building permanent homes in Munthamar in the early 1990s. Before that, community members lived in simple, self-made shelters nearby. These first homes did not have electricity or running water connected. Even though living conditions were basic, this new camp offered a peaceful space away from town life. You can still see the remains of these first campsites today.
Native Title and Land
The Miriuwung Gajerrong people are the traditional owners of the land where Munthamar is located. They signed an important agreement called the Ord Final Agreement. This agreement helps create partnerships between the Miriuwung Gajerrong people, the Western Australian government, and other groups. The goal is to benefit the wider community and the East Kimberley region.
Community Governance
The Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation, often called MG Corp, helps manage the community. MG Corp works on behalf of all Miriuwung Gajerrong native title holders. They make sure that the promises made in the Ord Final Agreement are kept. This includes things related to community living areas.
MG Corp was officially formed in 2006. Its main job is to help the Miriuwung Gajerrong people plan, manage, and use their traditional lands.
Town Planning
Munthamar has a special plan for its layout, called Munthamar Layout Plan No.1. This plan helps organize how the community is built and developed. It follows rules set by the State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. The community approved this plan on November 16, 2010. The Western Australian Planning Commission also approved it on September 29, 2010. You can find maps and reports about this plan on the Planning Western Australia website.
