Rulku Enterprises

Rulku means 'family' in Yolngu Matha from the Milingimbi community in East Arnhem Land. Rulku Enterprises is a local, family owned business on Milingimbi Island that provides accommodation and labour hire services.

Meet the Directors

History and Governance

Rulku Enterprises is a business partnership between the Rulku Family Trust and ALPA. This business is governed by an elected Board of Directors who have a strong connection to the Milingimbi community with each Director providing valuable business direction and strategic input.

The Inaugural meeting of Rulku Enterprises Pty Ltd took place on the 30^th September 2013, present were; David Djalangi and Keith Lapulung. Beginning 100% ownership by ALPA, the Rulku Family Trust following the establishment of Rulku Enterprises, purchased 10% worth of shares and increased this to 25% ownership in 2023.

Our Board of Directors

Chairperson Matjarra (Fay) Garrawurra

Director David Djalangi

Director Lily Roy

Director George Milaypuma - representing Rulku Family

Director Richard Barakal - representing Rulku Family

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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.
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