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.

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Paying tribute to Dr Bush-Blanasi

Remembered as a leading land rights activist and advocate for Aboriginal rights, the proud Mayili and Yolŋu man was an ally to ALPA and its communities across Arnhem Land.
Zerb's Eye View Special

As seen on Zerb in June 2023, Bukmak Constructions updates on current works in Communities it services.
2023
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Going straight to the source: nutrition and food manufacturers

ALPA retail members headed to the Gold Coast for the Metcash trade show recently to discuss ways to provide affordable and healthy food for our remote communities.
Gapuwiyak Fruit and Veg Success

In early May, Jonathan Yunupingu completed fruit and veg training in the Gapuwiyak store and ever since we have seen an increase in fruit and veg sales.
Gapuwiyak Women's Camp

Community Nutritionists reflection on the Gapuwiyak Women’s Camp run by Growing Up Strong Kids (GUSK) program. The camp focused on health and wellbeing but mostly it was an opportunity for women to be out on country and enjoy each other’s company.
Ramingining Takeaway makes a Comeback

Ramingining takeaway has seen a great improvement in healthy sales over the past few months.
10 Year anniversary for for one of Gapuwiyak's Best!

Uncle Pete celebrates 10 successful years at the Gapuwiyak Store!
Good Food Strong Bodies Education Delivery

Community-based Nutritionist Sarah Funston delivers 55 workshops so far, for our 'Good Food Strong Bodies' health promotions across East Arnhem Land.
From Ramingining to Darwin - 8 Years Strong

Daman and Craig packed up their coastal life, grabbed the dogs, and headed west. That was 8 years ago and they're still going strong with ALPA.
ALPA stores prepare for cyclone season

Cyclone preparation is a critical activity for all entities at ALPA at this time of the year.
Good Food Strong Bodies

Since the 1980’s the ALPA Board of directors has had a strong focus on health and nutrition within the retail environment.
ALPA Creates Careers

We chat with Retail Area Manager John Quill about his 24 year career with ALPA.

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Our ALPA Member Stores

Our Member Stores are 100% owned and operated by ALPA and create surplus to be 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.
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.
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.
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