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- Kunbarllanjnja Community Government Council
Gunbalanya Health Centre
Location:
330km east of Darwin and 60km NNE of Jabiru near the East Alligator River.
Category:
Student GPR and PGPPP
Population:
Approximately 1000 (including Outstations) plus approximately 85 non-Aboriginal people.
Major Language Groups:
Kunwinjku
Road:
To Darwin: 3.5 - 4 hours
History:
Kunbarllanjanja (or Gunbalunya), also called Oenpelli, was established in 1906 by Paddy Cahill (after whom the crossing at the East Alligator River is named). It was taken over by the government in 1916 and then run by the Church Missionary Society until 1977 when control passed back to the community.
Art and Culture:
See Injalak Arts and Crafts
Air:
From Darwin: 45 minutes From Jabiru: 20 minutes
Seasonal Access:
East Alligator River is tidal and isolates the community during the wet season. The road is usually cut from December to April
Outstations Serviced:
Kungarwel, Manmoyi, Mamadawerre, Marlwon, Marlgawa, Gamargawon, Namurgadabu, Table Hill and Gudjekbinj.
Health Centre Info:
Open Monday to Friday 0800 – 1700
Facilities:
Police station, health centre, primary school, adult educator, store, garage, takeaway, Arnhem Air agency, banking agency, Women's centre, Outstation Resource centre, Arts & Crafts centre, social club and swimming pool.
Links:
Kunbarllanjnja Community Government Council
