Nyirripi, Northern Territory facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nyirripi Northern Territory
Nyirripi Location in Northern Territory
Population	251 (2021)
Postcode(s)	0872
LGA(s)	Central Desert Region
Territory electorate(s)	Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Lingiari
Localities around Nyirripi: Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Nyirripi Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Lake Mackay Lake Mackay
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Nyirripi is a small community located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It's part of the Southern Tanami Ward within the Central Desert Region. This town is about 440 kilometres from Alice Springs, which takes about 5 to 6 hours to drive. In 2021, Nyirripi was home to 251 people.

History

How Nyirripi Started

Nyirripi began in the late 1970s. Several families, including Tiger Japaljari Morris and Molly Napurula Martins, decided to move away from the busy town of Yuendumu. They wanted to create a new, quieter place to live.

Two men went to find a pastor for their new community, which was called an "outstation." An outstation is a smaller, often remote, Aboriginal community. Pastor John Henwood joined them to help lead the community.

The community worked hard to be officially recognized as an outstation. This recognition helped them get important money for things like buildings and services. Later, Nyirripi grew and was seen as a major community. They asked for more resources, which led to a school being built. In 1985, the community officially became an "incorporated" group, meaning they could manage their own affairs.

Description

Where Nyirripi is Located

Nyirripi is found on the Yunkanjini Aboriginal land trust. This land is traditionally owned by the Warlpiri people. It is located between the Newhaven and Mount Doreen Pastoral Properties.

Most people in Nyirripi speak the Warlpiri language. However, some residents also speak the Luritja or Kukatja languages.

Governance

How Nyirripi is Governed

The Nyirripi Community Government Council is the local group that helps run the community. It has 13 members who are chosen each year. The larger local government area is called the Central Desert Shire, specifically the Southern Tanami Ward.

Infrastructure and Community Life

What Nyirripi Has

The community of Nyirripi has many important facilities for its residents:

• Community Hall
• Pensioner Units (homes for older people)
• BRACS (a local radio station)
• Community Owned Store – This store sells food, clothes, medicines, and other household items.
• Council office
• United Pentecostal Church
• Workshop
• Health Centre
• School
• Meals-on-wheels (a service that delivers food)
• Airstrip (for planes)
• Morgue
• Power station
• 2 ablution blocks (public bathrooms)
• Flat for visitors
• Public phones
• Sports oval