Media Release 2021

2021

“To have Government, acknowledge Bukmak’s capability and capacity to deliver major

works, has given us the opportunity to not only upskill our workforce, but to create

further work opportunities for Yolngu"

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"Emmas focus for the next 12 months will be left working closely with communities of Arnhem Land to understand the economic priorities"

May 11th

"This is not just about new houses but jobs, skills and training." Bukmak Contructions Chairman Micky Wunungmurra

April 9th, 2021

ALPA Board elects Chairperson Micky Wunungmurra to Australia’s Largest independent Indigenous Corporation

This week Micky Wunungmurra was elected as the Chairperson of the ALPA Board of Directors after outgoing Chairperson Rev. Dr. Djiniyini Gondarra OAM retired after 30-years to focus on his health and family.
Bukmak - Why We Exist

Bukmak Constructions started in 2014 and became an ALPA subsidiary in 2017. We started as a small construction business Mayku in Milingimbi before forming Bukmak Constructions.
Joanne Garawirrtja: Inspiring Youth Development and School Attendance in Milingimbi

Joanne Garawirrtja, a dedicated member of the Milingimbi Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) team for the past six years, is making a remarkable difference in the lives of children and families in her community.
Good Food People Workshops

Over the past four weeks, the ALPA Nutrition Team has held four Good Food People Workshops. The aim of these workshops is to develop a training course for Yolngu store team members in-store nutrition.

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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 on the lands we visit and work.
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.
Reverend Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM

ALPA Chairperson - Elected in 1993.
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.