Bukmak Constructions

Bukmak means 'everybody' in Yolngu Matha and it's our vision to build a sustainable, financially viable and successful construction business for our people.

David Chatwin

David Chatwin

“Working with indigenous teams and in businesses committed to indigenous development is a long-standing passion in my life.”

Bukmak Constructions Director David Chatwin joined in June 2017, where he advised on project control systems. He has a career long commitment to safety and a zero defects policy on projects along with excellence in time and budgetary performance making him the perfect fit for Bukmak Constructions.

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ALPA welcomes Catherine Fairlie as the New General Manager of Community Services

The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Fairlie as the new General Manager of Community Services
David Chatwin

Director - Joined in 2017
Rulku Enterprises

As the only commercial accommodation business in Milingimbi, Rulku Enterprises is proud to provide a comfortable stay in East Arnhem land to all visitors. We also offer labour hire services.
Dinybulu Regional Services

Discover comfort and convenience at Dinybulu Lodge, located in the heart of Ramingining's trade precinct.The lodge offers 18 cozy lodge-style rooms to suit your needs, complete with private ensuites and kitchenettes.

Matjarra Garrawurra

Chairperson - Director Representing Ramingining - Elected 2023
Lily Roy

Director representing the Traditional Owners for Milingimbi - Elected 2015.

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Our ALPA Member Stores

Our Member Stores are 100% owned and operated by ALPA and create surplus that is reinvested back into our communities.
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.
Working Remote

ALPA operates in some of Australia's remotest locations and we pay our respects to the traditional owners past, present, and emerging on the lands we visit and work.
Community Development Program (CDP)

The Community Development Program is the NIAA’s remote employment scheme. CDP supports job seekers in remote Australian communities to build work skills, address employment barriers and contribute to their communities through a range of high-quality activities, projects, employment and intensive case management.
Operational Footprint

Our Operational footprint cover 1.2 million square kilometres.
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