Dinybulu Regional Services

Dinybulu Regional Services started in 2014 after the Bulungkunum Corporation Limited and ALPA acquired the former Ramingining Resource Centre with a vision to further develop and deliver community services in the area.

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History and Governance

Dinybulu Regional Services is a 100% Aboriginal owned business, and is a partnership between Bulungkunum Corporation Limited and ALPA. The Inaugural meeting of Dinybulu Regional Services took place on the 4^th April 2014 present were; Rose W, Micky W, Richard, Henry H, with 100% ownership with ALPA, the Bulungkunum Corporation Limited following the establishment of Dinybulu Regional Service purchased 20% worth of shares in 2017.

At the helm of Dinybulu Regional Services is an elected Board of Directors who govern the business with a unique vision and strong connection to the Ramingining community. Each Director provides valuable business direction and strategic input, guiding Dinybulu's path in supporting the Ramingining community through meaningful employment, training and economic outcomes.

Our Board of Directors

Chairperson Matjarra (Fay) Garrawurra

Director David Djalangi

Director Cara Gilarr Gurralpa

Director Alastair King

Latest

Coalition for Healthy Remote Stores

ALPA is a member of the Coalition for Healthy Remote Stores.
Research Collaborations

Healthy Stores 2020, established by Monash University in partnership with The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA), was implemented across 20 remote community stores.
Matjarra Garrawurra Appointed as First Female Chairperson of ALPA

The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) is delighted to announce the historic appointment of Matjarra Garrawurra as its first female Chairperson. This significant milestone reflects ALPA's ongoing commitment to encouraging and empowering women on the ALPA Board and in the broader community.
Matjarra Garrawurra

Chairperson- Elected 2024

Who We Are

Introducing Bukmak Constructions: Nurturing a Vision - In Yolngu Matha, "Bukmak" translates to "everybody." This word resonates deeply with our vision as we endeavour to establish a sustainable, financially viable, and successful construction enterprise for our people.
Why We Exist

Not just a business; it's a vision realized, community nurtured, and a promise kept. Our existence is rooted in shared ambitions of growth and independence for the Ramingining community and surrounds.
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Why We Exist

Rulku Enterprises is a locally run business on Milingimbi Island.
PhD Student helping Dinybulu Lodge

Meet Haoyi, a PhD student who has been working and studying in Ramingining for the last few months.
New Works Creating Employment With Bukmak

Bukmak welcomes new Yolngu Trade Assistants following new works in Ramingining with JLL Project Management.
Bukmak Constructions Capability Statement

Bukmak Constructions is about sustainable employment and training of local people; it is about building capacity and capability of local people and the community.
ALPA Launches New Values Driven Code of Conduct

ALPA's new Code of Conduct inspires us to align our daily activities and challenge us all to live our purpose, values, and behaviours
Sergeant Tamara White is making a difference in Aurukun

Acting Sergeant and Aboriginal woman, Tamara White tells us why she loves working in the Community of Aurukun in Cape York Queensland.
Our Best Store winners for the quarter

ALPA Retail has recently created a store competition where our stores challenge each other every financial quarter to take out the 'Best Store Award'

Careers

Check out our latest job vacancies and see how you can make a difference everyday.
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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.
Annual Reports
Nutrition Initiatives

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.