Island & Cape

With over 40 years of experience in remote retail, Island & Cape offers these communities and Islands a great range of groceries, dairy, meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, general merchandise and clothing. With sophisticated systems and procedures, Island & Cape run successful remote stores with the assistance of the latest technology. Island & Cape can also offer our experience to other communities, from IT support, to management relief, operational support, mentoring, and training. Island & Cape is financially independent and is not reliant on external funding or subsidies. This allows the company to determine its own direction and development.

Work with us to create a better future in our communities

Contact Island & Cape

CAIRNS OFFICE

Street Address: 3/7 Anderson Street Mununda QLD 4870

Postal address: PO Box 69 Westcourt QLD 4870

Office Phone: (07) 4035 7100

Fax: (07) 4051 1726

For online enquiries please contact us using the form below:

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Bukmak Constructions working across the Northern Territory

This year, Bukmak Constructions have expanded their operational footprint, working outside of Arnhemland, and venturing south.
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What's been happening at Island & Cape!
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We provide an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) for the Northern Territory Government in Ramingining
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We offer labour hire services to facilitate external contractors seeking local employment.
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Dinybulu Mechanical Workshop

The Dinybulu Mechanical workshop is Ramingining's only automotive repairs and maintenance provider. We also provide Qualified Mechanical training to local Yolngu team members.
Accommodation Lodge

Our Dinybulu Lodge provides clean and comfortable accommodation for all visitors to Ramingining.
Bukmak Constructions

Bukmak Constructions offers turn key solutions to clients seeking remote service delivery. We hold CAL (Contractor Accredited Limited) Accreditation in various categories.
Accommodation

Rulku Lodge offers clean and comfortable rooms to suit a variety of guests on Milingimbi.
Rulku Labour Hire Services

Rulku Enterprise offers labour hire services ranging from construction labour, landscaping and cleaning.

Careers

Check out our latest job vacancies and see how you can make a difference everyday.
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What we do

ALPA is an Aboriginal not-for-profit Corporation that leads independent businesses in Remote Retailing, Community Service Program Delivery, Enterprise and Economic Development and Corporate Services.
Our ALPA Member Stores

Our Member Stores are 100% owned and operated by ALPA and create surplus to be reinvested back into our communities.
Community Development Program

The Community Development Program is a remote employment and community development program. CDP supports job seekers in remote Australian communities to build work‐like skills, address employment barriers and contribute to their communities through a range of high quality activities.
Operational Footprint

Our Operational footprint cover 1.2 million square kilometres.
Working Remote

ALPA operates in some of Australia's remotest locations and we pay our respects to the traditional owners past, present, and emerging for the lands we operate on.
Our history

We have come a long way since 1972 – from small, counter sales stores in tin sheds, to full self-service, air-conditioned stores offering an extensive range of quality goods in remote communities.
Health and Nutrition Strategy

Health and Nutrition is a priority for our ALPA member and consultancy stores. We extend our Health and Nutrition Policy to all of our stores.
Annual Reports