Woolah Community facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WoolahWestern Australia |
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 Woolah
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6743 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | 60 km (37 mi) south west of Kununurra | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Woolah, also known as Doon Doon, is an Aboriginal community in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is part of the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley.
About Woolah
Woolah is located about 300 meters off the Great Northern Highway. It is 120 kilometers south of the town of Kununurra. The community was started in the mid-1970s. It was part of a larger area called Doon Doon Station. Most of the people living in Woolah are from the Gija people. There are about 80 people living in 14 houses in the community.
How Woolah is Managed
The Woolah community manages itself through a group called the Woolah Aboriginal Corporation. This group was officially formed on October 27, 1980. It helps the community make decisions and run its daily activities.
Land and Planning
The land where Woolah is located is part of a special area. This area is recognized under Australian law as belonging to Aboriginal people. It is known as the Yurriyangem Taam native title claim area. The community also has a plan for how its town is set up. This plan is called Woolah Layout Plan No.1. It helps guide how buildings and services are organized in the community.
