Engawala
Where Community Thrives
Engawala is a welcoming community located roughly 180 kilometres north of Alice Springs in the Akityarre ward. It encompasses a number of smaller outstations including Alatyeye, Mulga Bore, and Angula.
Getting There
Travel north from Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway, turn right at Plenty Highway, and then left along an unsealed road for 29 kilometres.
For Centre Bush Bus times see Bus Timetables
For Manta Bus to Mulga Bore see mantabus.com.au
Services
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) provides the following services:
- CDRC office
- Municipal services
- Waste management
- Airstrip maintenance
- Centrelink
- Housing maintenance
- Tenancy management
- A library
- Community Safety Patrol
- Aged Care
- Youth Sport and Recreation program
Other Services
- Women's Centre
- Childcare
- School
- Remote Health Clinic
- Community store with fuel available
Visiting
Engawala is a great place to view and buy artworks from local Indigenous artists.
- View the Outback Way Outdoor Art Gallery
- Visit the Engawala Arts Centre
Community Engagement Visits
The Northern Territory Government has put together resources to help your visit to community be successful. Please have a look at the Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy and Toolkit available from bushready.nt.gov.au and the Engawala profile on bushtel.nt.gov.au
You can also go onto to our Visiting Communities page.
Community Plan
You can view the community's plan at Engawala Community Plan.
Council Presence in Engawala
No. Staff: 19 people (95% Indigenous)
Local Authority: To view LA membership in the CDRC region go to Local Authorities.
Ward Councillors: Cr Adrian Dixon (President), Cr James Jampajimpa Glenn (Deputy President), Cr Jeff Iversen, Cr David McCormack.
Community Projects (2022/2023)
- Purchase five whipper-snipper for residents to use
- Installation of fitness equipment
Contacts
Phone (08) 8956 9989
Fax (08) 8956 9976
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