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CRCs work closely with their
Local Government and relationships with the local Shire are especially
important. To find out more about the Shire of Derby / West Kimberley,
visit their website http://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/
Yakanarra is a remote
indigenous community set on a one-square mile excision on Gogo
Station. It was established in 1988 and has grown from a population of
two, to a now flourishing community of 150 indigenous men, women and
children. The primary purpose of the Community is to allow indigenous
people to practice traditional cultural activities, with a secondary
purpose of providing people with a safe and healthy place to live away
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The closest town to Yakanarra Community is Fitzroy Crossing, which is
located approximately 140 kilometres away. During the wet season, the
roads are often closed and the only way in or out is by plane. Broome, a
distance of close to 600 kilometres from Yakanarra, is the nearest
metropolis.
The Telecentre was established early 2005 and provides a number of
different activities for community members, as well as visitors to the
Community. It runs the After School Program/Homework Centre, Chill Out
Sessions for Adults and provides a range of services not otherwise
available on a remote community.
