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MacDonnell Regional Council Staff Newsletter July 2020 volume 12 issue 3 page 1

PAGES 8-9: Local Authority supports Youth BoardPAGE 11: Santa Teresa to host National Tidy Towns Awards

PAGE 14-23: For the kidsINSIDE

KATHLEEN ABBOTT STEPS UP

Manager Service Centre Delivery Kathleen Abbott (front) and Hermannsburg CSC Max Baliva


CEO UPDATE

Jeff MacLeod, Chief Executive Officer, MacDonnell Regional Council

ABOVE: CEO (right to left) assists Governance Officer Robert Rabotot and Chair Nicholas Williams at the Hermannsburg LA

(Photo taken before COVID-19)

Welcome to MacDonnell Regional Council,

A huge thank you to all MacDonnell Regional Council staff, and communities, for their continual effort over the last four challenging months, defined by COVID-19 virus. Across all our services, we have continued to maintain high standards of work and preventative practice, as we approach the upcoming opening of the borders.

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we continue to be vigilant in regards to handwashing, staying physically distant, and monitoring the wellbeing of ourselves, and our communities. What is happening in Victoria is scary, and we do not want to risk transmission in the Northern Territory. Let us continue to work together.

The 2020 Northern Territory Election is coming up on Saturday, 22 August. A very important reminder for all Councillors, LA members, and staff: If you intend standing for the Legislative Assembly, you must resign from the Council twenty eight days prior to the closure of nominations (12pm 6 August). This means that you must resign before 12pm 9 July, before nominating for the Legislative Assembly at the Territory level.

Moving into the future, and the beginning of a new financial year, I look forward to continuing our focus and energy in the delivery of valued and relevant services to all our constituents. The new Regional Plan for 2020-21 has been approved by our Council, and I am thrilled to begin the process of delivering a number of projects included as part of a record spend by Council. In our new Regional Plan, we continue to work on building and construction, upgrades to facilities and programs, as well as rate relief for businesses within the MRC region, to assist in their COVID- recovery.

Again, I thank you all for your hard work and commitment to our communities.

ABOVE: New Kintore Local Authority member Francis Collins

Kintore Young Leaders join the Local Authority

The Kintore Local Authority will have new energy this year as Kintore Youth Board members, and MacYouth workers, Francis Collins and Shania Sampson become the newest members of the Local Authority.

Highlights for Francis while working for MacYouth (and being on the Youth Board) include taking young people on bush trips, organising new sports equipment for footy, and the youth drop-in space, as well as helping with the installation of the new water fountain.


“We should have more playing areas around the drop-in centre. I want to make sure young kids are attending school and there is training at the

college to help people stay, and work, in community”Francis Collins

Kintore Local Authority and Youth Board member

From the editor: Please note that most of the stories from this issue of the MacNews were from before COVID-19 required everyone’s attention. The decision was made to delay these stories as we focused all of our energy into protecting MRC communities and staff from COVID-19. Subsequently, photos may show people not physically distancing and some stories are from a few months ago.

Please see our previous MacNews issue for more stories about our COVID-19 response. https://www.macdonnell.nt.gov.au/uploads/agendas/MacNews_COVID19edition_April2020.pdf

Kathleen AbbottThe first Aboriginal Manager Service Delivery

RIGHT: Council’s 1st Aboriginal Manager Service Delivery Kathleen Abbott


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Kathleen Abbott is MacDonnell Regional Council’s first Aboriginal Manager of Service Delivery. Prior to her current appointment, she was our longest serving Council Service Coordinator (CSC), as she was in the position at Wallace Rockhole since the Shires were created, on 1 July 2008. Kathleen speaks Western Arrarnta and English. She lives in Wallace Rockhole, about 120 km west of Alice Springs, and works out of Hermannsburg.

This is a step for Council to de-centralise, encouraging local staff to live and work on community. In her role of Manager of Service Delivery, Kathleen supports our local government and agency services at Areyonga, Haasts Bluff, Hermannsburg and Wallace Rockhole. She will also support Max Baliva, the new CSC for Hermannsburg who was previously CSC for Wallace Rockhole.

Kathleen will be taking part in the Milparanga Indigenous Leadership program, that was scheduled to take place in April this year. Milparanga will be rescheduled for 2021. The 1st session takes place in a regional location, and the 2nd session takes place in Canberra. Milparanga aims to promote broader understanding and acceptance of the unique place Aboriginal cultures have in Australian society. Graduates of the program, like Kathleen, will join over 1500 alumni, who support each other in their endeavours to lead, inspire and create change. Kathleen is also enrolled in a Certificate IV in Local Government.

“Kathleen is already a leader within her

community, and will continue to improve her

capabilities by becoming a mentor to others and a

great example as a positive role model for others”

Ken NewmanDirector Service Centre Delivery

Supervisor and friend of Kathleen since 2011

Kathleen’s StoryMarch 8 was International Women’s Day.

As part of those celebrations, Council staff heard from Kathleen about her journey.


Firstly I would like to tell you a little about my life growing up, and then we will get into my journey with MRC.

I grew up in Wallace Rockhole along with my four other siblings and parents. I went to the school out there from Year 1 – 6, then my parents sent me to Darwin for further schooling.

I was there for a while, not even a year, before I got really homesick, as this was the first time I was away from my family for a long time. During this time away, my parents split up.

When I got home my dad, who was then the Councillor representing Hermannsburg and Wallace Rockhole, told me that if I couldn’t go to school, I had to get a job. When I got home I lived with my mum, who was at the time an Aboriginal Health Worker at Harts Range. Being at Harts Range wasn’t very good as I was missing my home, so I convinced my mum to send me and my little brother back to live with my big brother in Wallace. I got him into school, and got myself a job with Community Government Council- this was all before the Shires were formed in 96.

Working with Government Council wasn’t always what I wanted to do, I wanted to be a nurse just like my mum, and dad used to stitch up horses as well.

I started working with the council in admin, answering phones, taking messages, sending faxes and sorting the community mail. While working, I completed Year 9 by correspondence, but got too busy and enjoyed work so much that I didn’t want to go back to school. “Everything I learnt was mostly picking it all up, on the job”.

I had my first child in 1998, and with the support of my family members I was able to go back to work a lot easier, and even take her into work with me. I then had my second child, Kirsten, in 2000, and before you knew it I had 2 others along the way!

Anything is achievable when you have a supportive family and work environment.

ABOVE: (left to right) Hermannsburg CSC Max Baliva, and Manager Service Centre Delivery Kathleen Abbott

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Happy International Women’s Day!To the wonderful ladies of MacDonnell Regional Council,

On behalf of the CEO Jeff MacLeod, President Roxanne Kenny, Elected Members and Directors, we thank you for your ongoing contribution to the MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC).

The International Women’s Day 2020 theme is “Each for Equal” where we acknowledge that an equal world is an enabled world. For MRC, this reflects an inclusive mindset and tangible action for the women of MRC, and the women of our communities. Women are always a source of inspiration for family and society. MRC appreciates and values the services you all provide to our communities and we are honoured to have such amazing and hardworking women working within our ranks!

I am extremely grateful to work with women of such strength, and to be guided by the leadership of our President Roxanne Kenny and Councillors Lynette Ellis, Susan Doolan, Marlene Abbott, Selina Kulitja, Sarah Stockman and all the women that are on Local Authorities, giving us direction to deliver what is best for the MRC communities.

As we know women can do anything and everything, our collective efforts are all the more powerful with your significant contribution, you are unique and special, so I thank you all for that.

Acting CEO Bhan Pratap’sInternational Women’s Day Message

In 2007, the last CEO of the community, who worked out at Wallace, took me under his wing and guided me through work, teaching me a fair bit in administration. He then gave me the opportunity to be acting CEO! I felt terrified and overwhelmed, because I was then dealing with people outside my comfort zone. From then on, I knew I had the support I needed, and I could go on further.

I then became the CSC at Wallace, met a lot of people and they’re still around today. Ken came along, and has always been so supportive.

I encourage all MRC staff to step outside their comfort zone in moving forward, and to bring other emerging leaders along with them.

“I make the most of every day, and I enjoy being able to contribute to the future of our communities, so that our children can be safe and healthy-

so they may step up and lead the way.”

“I think we should all plan for the future, and live for today.” Kathleen Abbott

Manager Service Centre Delivery

ABOVE: Kathleen Abbott and Rachel Kantawara

(photo taken before COVID-19)

ABOVE: (far left) Docker River Council Service Coordinator and Arrente man Stephen Trindle with his team(photo taken before COVID-19)


New Council Service Coordinators

Kintore Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith has resided in Darwin for the past decade, and has a partner who is the Officer In Charge of Police at Kintore.

PapunyaMichelle (Shelli) Perry

Shelli has lived and worked out bush at Yuendumu and Papunya, and is also the partner of our ESO in Papunya.

AmoongunaSimran Behl

Simran has worked in the store at Titjikala, and for MacYouth in Amoonguna, and joins his partner Daisy who works at MacCare.

Docker RiverStephen Trindle

Stephen was recently Essential Services Officer (ESO) at Mount Liebig and has worked extensively in the APY lands.

ABOVE: Hermannsburg Local Authority membersLEFT: Hermannsburg Youth Board(all photos taken before COVID-19)


“We must support our youth”Hermannsburg Local Authority

allocate extra funding to the Youth Board project for lights, at the BMX track

In a previous meeting, as a gesture to support youth-led decision making, the Hermannsburg Local Authority allocated $9,500 to Youth Board Projects. The Hermannsburg Youth Board decided that they would like to spend this funding on lights at the BMX track. New CSC Max Baliva reported that the track would need around $15,000 for these lights. The Hermannsburg Local Authority then allocated an extra $6,000 to help this youth-led project shine.

“We must support our youth”Casii Williams

Hermannsburg Local Authority member

LOCAL AUTHORITY PROJECTS UPDATE Local Authorities receive Project Funds from the NT Government Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Services for investing in community projects. The funds are allocated to all

MRC communities and are based on community population size.

ABOVE: Local Authority Chair and MacYouth’s Nicholas Williams checks out the music gear


Hermannsburg ready to rock outAs part of their Stage Project, the Hermannsburg Local Authority has purchased band equipment, a diesel generator, a 20 foot shipping container, and a trailer to the value of $30,859.09. We look forward to more amazing music coming out of Hermannsburg!

LOCAL AUTHORITY PROJECTS UPDATE


Hermannsburg Cemetery FenceThe Hermannsburg Local Authority has funded a new boundary fence for the 3rd cemetery with $38,189.46 of LA Project Funds. It consists of 1800mm high chain mesh fence, with a vehicle access gate, and 2 pedestrian access gates. As you can see, the finished project looks great! The work was carried out by a local Aboriginal business.

LOCAL AUTHORITY PROJECTS UPDATE

ABOVE: The champion collaborative team of Santa TeresaBELOW: Santa Teresa MRC Service Centre Delivery team at the world-leading Waste Management Facility

(all photos taken before COVID-19)

Santa Teresa ready to host the National Tidy Towns in October

As reigning title holders of the ‘Keep Australia Beautiful, Sustainable Communities – Tidy Towns Award’ for 2019, Santa Teresa hosts this year’s National Tidy Towns Awards, scheduled for the 13 & 14 October 2020. The Awards were originally scheduled for April, but have been postponed, because of COVID-19 considerations. The collaboration between MacDonnell Regional Council, Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation (AAAC), and the Ltyentye Apurte Catholica Education Centre (that won Santa Teresa the title) will again be on show. The Santa Teresa community will come together to showcase the initiatives, programs, passion and pride that won the title to a few hundred local and inter-state guests. A massive day tour is planned, culminating in the 2020 award night.

For more information:https://kab.org.au/tidy-towns/

https://kab.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/200319_ASCTT2020_Invitation1.pdf


Keeping warm, in style!New MacCare uniforms arrive in Amoonguna


ABOVE: (left to right) Daisy Kaur, Louanne Patterson, Marilyn Dixon and Tereesha Stuart from Amoonguna Home Care.

The MRC Communities are starting to get cold!

MacCare hoodies and beanies have just arrived in time for the MacCare team in Amoonguna.

The MacCare team continue to provide a range of support to their clients, including: meals, laundry, transport, group activities, bush trips, toileting and showering support, care coordination and planning.

In these colder months, the work of MacCare provided across eight MacDonnell Regional Council communities is greatly appreciated and needed.

Stepping out in AreyongaMacKids walking, to connect with Community


ABOVE (left to right): Kegan, Ashani, Naomi Kaye and Thelma hitting the town in Areyonga

Children at MacKids in Areyonga go for weekly adventures around the community, walking, or on their bikes. In the Winter sunshine, it is a safe and fun time to get out and pound the pavement.

This is a unique opportunity for the kids to connect with family, fostering a sense of independence that encourages them to explore and get to know their own backyard. In talking about these walks, Early Learning Centre Coordinator and Educator, Steph spoke about the way the kids sing and dance Dreaming Stories while walking, a special way of making learning something fun and physical, as well as relatable and educational.

Docker River Bush PicnicMacDonnell Regional Council Staff Newsletter July 2020 volume 12 issue 3 page 14

Docker River ladies join MacKids Early Childhood Learning Centre for a bush trip and picnic!

(Bush trip was taken before COVID-19)

ABOVE: Coconut cream, chicken, mushroom and

veggies, yum!LEFT: Glendenia having a

swell time.


ABOVE: MacKids Donna Ferguson patiently digging for honey ants

LEFT: Lunch is served, yum!RIGHT: Bush picnic

Keeping culture and language strongAreyonga MacKids



ABOVE: Daphne, Peggy and Anawari are showing Thelma the sticks and props they use for their traditional dancing (Inma), while getting ready for the Christmas celebration and presentation at the primary school.BELOW: Elders (left to right) Peggy, Loretta and Theresa, all local educators, teaching and practicing dancing moves with the kids, (left to right) Naomi, Nellie, Geraldine, Dean and Shauntae.


ABOVE: For the Christmas celebration, the Elders are doing painting on the kids, and dressing them up with lovely wool head dressers for the dance. This was a great opportunity for younger and older children to get involved in cultural activities .

RIGHT: (left to right) Loretta and Daphne on a excursion near the Areyonga community, collecting the Irmanka Irmangka (Bush medicine) to take back to the centre, so the children can get involved on the preparation of the medicine.

Keeping culture and language strongAreyonga MacKids



LEFT: Elder Loretta and the ladies Upia and Sabrina showing and helping Naomi and Thelma to pick the leaves of the branches to the grind the leaves of the bush medicine (Irmangka Irmangka) while they work on this Upia. Loretta explains to the kids how to prepare this bush medicine, what it is used for and how to use it. They also talked about the smell of the plant so the children learn to recognise the plant.BELOW: (left to right) Noelene, Isaiah, Jessica, Dean and Daphne grinding the plant and enjoying the nice smell of it on the room.


Exploring waterholes in the West Macs(trip taken before COVID-19)

The Papunya youth team took nine boys and girls to Ormiston George and Glen Helen to camp out, BBQ, swim, and enjoy nature. Everyone had a wonderful time, and plans for future trips are already in the works!

ABOVE: The singing circle: everybody singing the song of “head, shoulders, knees and toes” in language.

Pukulpa ngarala nyuntu mara puwa puwaMacKids - Docker River

(photos taken before COVID-19)


Pitjantjatjara version of “If you’re happy and you know it” - by Denise BradyPukulpa ngarala nyuntu mara puwa puwa.Pukulpa ngarala nyuntu mara puwa puwa.Tjinguru nyuntu pukulpa, munu pukultu kulini, panya nyuntu pukulpa, mara puwa puwa.

Palytjatjiratja ngarala nyuntu pilunari? - [tjalymara wangka]Palytjatjiratja ngarala nyuntu pilunari?Tjinguru nyuntu palytjatjiratja, munu putu nintini, panya nyuntu palytjatjiratja, munu pilunari?


If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands.If you are happy and you know it, and you really want to show it, if you are happy and you know it, clap your hands.

If you are hungry and you know it, can you keep quiet? - [slowly and quietly]If you are hungry and you know it, can you keep quiet?If you are hungry and you know it, and you really want to show it, if you are hungry and you know it, can you keep quiet?

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!MacKids - Docker River

Pukulpa ngarala nyuntu mara puwa puwaMacKids - Docker River(photos taken before COVID-19)



If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!MacKids - Docker River


Do you want help using digital devices?MacConnect is here to teach residents and staff

how to use digital devices

MacConnect is a service that is currently being delivered in all MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC) communities to develop the capacity of residents and staff in digital literacy, and digital safety. The goals of MacConnect are to provide safe connected access to the internet, digital education and content contribution. Funding has been received from NT Libraries, and through the ‘Be Connected’ initiative, to provide communities with free Wi-Fi.

MacConnect has developed a series of workshops tailored to a participant's digital literacy needs. ‘BeConnected Basic’ explores what is a computer, internet and smartphone. During January and February, MacConnect provided digital literacy training to 94 participants from 8 communities.

“I am very proud to send an email for the first time in my life”

Pricilla BrownPapunya

“I have received an email from some of my staff for the 1st time”Ken Newman

Director Service Centre Delivery

LEFT: We didn’t want to disturb Priscilla from her emailing, but here she is painting resources for the kids (ABOVE)


ABOVE: Docker River MacSafe participated in a MacConnect workshop: Luke Kennedy, Leo Watson, Selwyn Burke(Photo taken before COVID-19)

Slam dunk for Papunya & Amoonguna!

The Amoonguna basketball court is finished and is in use by community members! Lighting installation will happen soon just in time for night time play during warmer weather.

The Papunya basketball court canopy structure was completed in February; there have been delays due to COVID-19 but the concrete slab has just started and will be finished and ready for play by mid-July.MRC received a $600k grant for the projects at each location from NTG Department of Tourism Sport and Culture.

ABOVE: (left to right) Aerial shot of the progress at Papunya, Amoonguna court nearly ready.

Supporting the community in sad timesMacSafe teams lend a hand

(story took place before COVID-19)


ABOVE (left to right): Ivan Palmer, Finke, and Ashley Wiseman Imanpa, MacSafe teams working together to support the “Sorry “ Business at Imanpa

“I would like to offer my respect and admiration for the Imanpa and Finke MacSafe teams who worked tirelessly over the course of the weekend and up until the burial to support all the grieving family members of the deceased”

Yarran CavalierSouthern Region Coordinator Community Safety and Remote Sports

MacSafe

There has been an ongoing ‘Sorry’ camp at Imanpa since the tragic car accident on Christmas Day where 3 members of the Imanpa Community passed away. This gathering of the families to pay respect to the deceased has seen community members endure extreme hardships of heat, dust, wind and rain over the course of the last 2 months.

Over the course of the weekend of February 29, busloads of people started to arrive at the ‘Sorry’ camp. To support the increase of people, and the community at large, further resources were allocated. For example, the MacSafe team from Finke were sent to Imanpa to support the community and visitors. On Tuesday 3 March, there was a commemorative service held at the Imanpa church, with over 300 people in attendance from communities in South Australia, and the NT.

On the Wednesday, the people gathered in Imanpa left town early, and drove across to Erldunda where the funeral service was held for 4 community members, including an elder who passed away in January. The police closed the road from Erldunda roadhouse to the cemetery road turnoff, south of the roadhouse, to enable all the vehicles access across the main Stuart Hwy for a continuous procession. The service went from 10am until 4pm, as each person was laid to rest with a eulogy and prayers offered.

“We need to believe in ourselves, things will change”

Launch of ‘The Little Red Threat Book’ (took place before COVID-19)


In consultation with community members, the Central Australian Life Promotion Network (LPN) recently redeveloped the ‘Little Red Threat Book’, after receiving funding from the Northern Territory Government and NIAA. The book provides a community response to the concerning issue of suicide being used as a threat.

In her opening address, Aunty Elaine Peckham encouraged everyone to believe in themselves, that things will change, and encouraged asking questions.

The Little Red Book can be downloaded here: https://www.macdonnell.nt.gov.au/uploads/misc/The-Little-Red-Threat-Book.pdf

For more information see the last issue of the MacNews:https://www.macdonnell.nt.gov.au/about/news/2020/macnews-january-2020

“Connection is the key. Connection can save someone's life. Ask people how they are going.”

Peter DevineFormer Manager Community Safety and LPN Chair/Board Member.

BELOW LEFT: The Little Red Book launchBELOW RIGHT: Peter Devine

ABOVE: (left) National Indigenous Australians Agency Anthony and (right) Aunty Elaine Peckham


ABOVE (left to right): Giann remains focused, Jamie in study modeRIGHT: Giann getting creative in her lunch time

Boarding students from Titjikala have been keeping busy on their schoolwork, as well as their creativity, even though they can’t attend school. The schools were closed, because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Youth staff have been helping the students stay on track, setting up mobile learning stations at the Youth Rec hall in Titjikala.

Keeping the brain busy in COVID-19Titjikala boarding students staying on track


ABOVE (left to right): Aggie and Team Leader of Youth Services, Nathan, setting up the learning station for the day, Aggie gets creative.BELOW: (left to right) Gianne, Aggie and Kumanjyi deep in study

Recycled Handwashing stationsCOVID-19 Innovation spreads across MRC region


The Early Learning Centre in Finke is one of the latest MRC facilities that has been treated to an upcycled handwashing station from the civil team. This is just one example of our innovative hygiene stations that have been popping up all across the MRC communities!

ABOVE: (left to right) Kenneth Hayes and Michael Lambourne installing the sink at the Early Learning Centre in Finke.

ABOVE: ELC staff Christine Allen tests out the new addition!

MRC wants to plan with communities for the future. MRC wants to look at the current and future community infrastructure needs for the next 5-10 years. The first round of consultation will be taking place at Local Authority meetings. Some communities have chosen to hold these meetings outside with a barbeque, so members of the public can easily join and see the decision making processes.

Look out for Local Authority meeting notices and come and have your say in the decision-making process.


ABOVE: Kintore Local Authority members Lindsay Corby and Monica Robinson give direction for the community master plan

(photo taken before COVID-19)Some things you may want to see in your community include:

Community Project Planning

Parks Speed bumps Seating Water bubblers

Shade Playgrounds Water tanks Basketball court

Fencing Trees More youth spaces Sport stands (seating at oval)

Lighting Roads Public Toilets Yarning circles

Upcoming Local Authority Meetings

Month Communities

July Kintore, Amoonguna, Docker River

August Titjikala, Hermannsburg, Wallace Rockhole, Areyonga

Sept Santa Teresa, Kintore, Imanpa, Finke, Haasts Bluff, Mount Liebig, Papunya

For meeting dates, agendas and minutes. Please check the website:

www.macdonnell.nt.gov.au

All Local Authority meetings are open to the public

ABOVE: Docker River Local Authority members


Docker River LA photo


Do you know someone that works for MacDonnell Regional Council whose work deserves Recognition for Sustainability, Service Excellence, Innovation and Creativity or going Above and Beyond? Contact Alister on [email protected] or 08 8958 9611

April Employees of the MonthDanielle Schaeche and Technical Services Team

Along with all nominations in the April period, Danielle and the Tech Services team are to be congratulated for being awarded employee/s of the month at such a turbulent time.

Danielle is congratulated for her consistent adaptation and innovative response in the WHS role during COVID-19, where she put in extra time and effort to ensure staff were safe, and thorough processes were in place.

Kitty and her team, in Tech Services, took on travel approval processes and demonstrated great flexibility in taking on such responsibilities. The team has continually gone above and beyond to provide this support.

ABOVE (left to right): Danielle accepts a physically distant award from CEO Jeff.

BELOW (left to right): Zoe accepts the award on behalf of Technical Services.

RECOGNITION AWARDS


Do you know someone that works for MacDonnell Regional Council whose work deserves Recognition for Sustainability, Service Excellence, Innovation and Creativity or going Above and Beyond? Contact Alister on [email protected] or 08 8958 9611

May Employee of the MonthAnthony Stuart

ABOVE: Anthony Stuart with his two major awards

Anthony, a Civil Works member in Amoonguna, is congratulated for performing a range of duties beyond his job description, and taking on more responsibilities- even when the Team Leader was away, and when minimum support was available. He also performed extremely well on the projects given to him, where his attendance was above 96% for that period of time. Anthony plays a critical role in the Civil team in Amoonguna, and is a role model for young members of community.

RECOGNITION AWARDS

SERVICE RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS

ABOVE: Debbie Williams (left) from Hermannsburg receives her 10 Year Service Award from CEO Jeff MacLeod(photo taken before COVID-19)


10 Year Service Awards

John WallacePatrina LarryPhyllis RoweDebbie Williams

Team Leader Community Safety Home Care AssistantSenior Youth Services Officer Home Care Assistant

Santa TeresaHaasts BluffKintoreHermannsburg


Matthew RubuntjaMargaret HarrisonFranklin AndersonReggie LankinNicholas WilliamsAudrey Miller

Civil Works AssistantManager Childrens ServicesCivil Works AssistantTeam Leader Youth ServicesYouth Engagement OfficerHome Care Assistant

Wallace RockholeAlice SpringsPapunyaHermannsburgHermannsburgAmoonguna

SERVICE RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS



Alicia EntataOwen SandyLouanne PattersonBelinda Malone

Danielle BraedenCristiano CastroEstefania Fernandez DiazByron RataraNathan BrownSerina WheelerCarlie BennettMikaela GallagherDonna FergusonKirsten BalivaGerald (Sr) MitchellSherane BrogasRhonda PorterLisa SharmanSuparkra JugadaiRandall ButlerDaryl KantawaraMarlene BokoPhilip ShillingsworthJasper WheelerElizabeth ScottColin CraigDerryn WilliamsAleasa Malbunka

Home Care AssistantCivil Works AssistantHome Care AssistantCoordinator Youth Services Projects and PlanningHome Care AssistantCoordinator Community Safety Team Leader Children’s Services

Community Safety OfficerTeam Leader Youth ServicesCommunity Safety OfficerEducator-Early LearningHome Care AssistantEducator- Early LearningAdministration OfficerCommunity Safety OfficerHome Care AssistantEducator- Early LearningCustomer Service OfficerCommunity Safety OfficerCivil Works AssistantCivil Works AssistantHome Care AssistantCivil Works AssistantCommunity Safety OfficerManager Community SafetyCivil Works AssistantCivil Works AssistantCommunity Safety Officer

HermannsburgPapunyaAmoongunaAlice Springs

AmoongunaAlice SpringsAreyonga

HermannsburgTitjikalaMt. LiebigDocker RiverAreyongaDocker RiverAlice SpringsDocker RiverPapunyaDocker RiverTitjikalaHaasts BluffPapunyaHermannsburgFinkeWallace RockholeHermannsburgAlice SpringsWallace RockholeHermannsburgHermannsburg


Deon DhamarranydjiPaul FlyJacob CarolSheryth BronsonJeffrey Mumu

Grader Operator Assistant Senior Grader OperatorSupervisor Civil WorksSenior Educator, Childrens ServicesCivil Works Assistant

Alice SpringsAlice SpringsAreyongaDocker RiverImanpa

STAFF MOVEMENTS


Alice SpringsThomas Coelli-DonaghyCharlotte Cooper-DixonSarah GrantThomas McDadeMichael MitchellLouise NaughtonBodhiyabadhuge PereraAnnaliza RiveraDominica RoebuckXianhua Wang

Coordinator Human Resources AdministrationAdministration Officer- Aged &Disability ServiceCoordinator Home CareMobile MechanicCoordinator Community SafetyPolicy OfficerFinance OfficerAdministration Officer- Children’s ServicesCommunity Engagement OfficerInformation Services Training and Records Officer

Amoonguna

Glenn DixonTyrell ForcesHarsimran SinghJazebel StewartRhekita StuartTommy Summerfield

Local Authority MemberYouth Engagement Officer Coordinator Service Centre DeliveryYouth Services OfficerCustomer Service OfficerTeam Leader Community Safety

From the editor:

We congratulate those who have taken up new roles with MacDonnell Regional Council, welcome those returning and extend a big welcome to following people who have joined us since our last issue. Noting that in the April COVID-19 specific issue, we did not include this list, MRC proudly welcomes more than 40 new employees so far this year, despite the challenging circumstances.

AreyongaHilda BertNoelene Chirrup KuniaJonathon DoolanUpia Long

Home Care AssistantEducator- Early LearningLocal Authority MemberEducator- Early Learning

STAFF MOVEMENTS


Docker RiverWarren Marshall Civil Works Assistant

FinkeVirginia DoolanDavid Whitfield

Educator- Early LearningEssential Services Officer

Haasts Bluff

Simon DixonNatalie Fong-YipMarcus McDonald

Local Authority MemberTeam Leader Children’s ServicesYouth Services Officer

HermannsburgCharen Briscoe Customer Service Officer- Centrelink

ImanpaCherry-Lee BilstonSimeon BurtonCharles GibsonLillian InkamalaAdrian LuckeyJanice MumuYolanda Evette OstermannPaul PumpjackTerry TolsonCedric Williamson

Customer Service Officer- CentrelinkSport and Recreation OfficerCivil Works AssistantLocal Authority MemberCivil Works AssistantSport and Recreation OfficerCustomer Service OfficerCivil Works AssistantSport and Recreation OfficerCommunity Safety Officer

Kintore

Andrew CarterMartha McDonaldVronita NolanTimothy SheehanJoseph SmithRodney Willy

Youth Engagement OfficerCommunity Safety OfficerEducator- Early LearningEssential Services OfficerCoordinator Service Centre DeliveryCommunity Safety Officer

STAFF MOVEMENTS


Mt. Liebig

Patrick EggleyRomana FreemanMustafa KanduluRoderick KantamaraNorma KellyHelena MandijarraJacinta MillerLatoya MoodyShiralee Naparulla CampbellDelena NelsonAlex PalmerBarbara Wheeler

Youth Services OfficerTeam Leader Children’s ServicesYouth Engagement OfficerLocal Authority MemberLocal Authority MemberEducator- Early Learning CentreCommunity Connector NDISEducator- Early LearningEducator- Early LearningEducator- Early LearningEssential Services OfficerCommunity Safety Officer

Papunya

Shekayla MajorAlison MinorShakira NelsonErnest PanMichelle Perry

Youth Services OfficerHome Care AssistantCommunity Connector NDISYouth Services OfficerCoordinator Service Centre Delivery

Santa Teresa

Simone ConwayNatalie ForresterEmilina MeneriDaniel TooleJames WalshLesharna YoungMichelle Young

Educator- Early Learning Educator- Early LearningEducator- Early LearningYouth Engagement OfficerCoordinator Service Centre DeliveryEducator- Early LearningEducator- Early Learning

TItjikala

Annette GilliganJonathan McCormackAlannah Simmons

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The 2020 MacYouth Sport Calendar kicked off at Ross Park in March. MRC had 6 communities participate in the a 5-a-side Soccer competition.

The playing field included young fellas aged 9-13 years old from Amoonguna, Hermannsburg, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and Imanpa.

Competition took place over two days (commencing Friday afternoon and finishing Saturday midday) and saw the teams play in a total of 5 games each, with Amoonguna ultimately crowned champions. They had a perfect 5 wins, 0 losses and an impressive 28 goals scored.

Following competition and a delicious BBQ dinner on Friday evening, the teams convoyed to the Amoonguna Rec hall for camp out. The next morning, with plenty of rest and a hunger for more soccer, the teams arose early for bacon and egg BBQ Sangas, before embarking back to Ross Park for Day 2 of festivities.

A massive shout-out to all the young fellas and the youth teams for a successful weekend. Everyone gave it their all in the lead up to the event and it certainly showed on game day! A massive thanks to the entire community of Amoonguna, including the Amoonguna MacYouth team, for hosting upward of 60 people over the weekend! A big thanks to the Amoonguna civil team as well for lending out the BBQ trailer too! What an asset!

It was also great to work with NPYWC and we thank their entire team for getting involved and supporting the inclusion of Finke and Imanpa over the weekend. We hope their attendance will be a staple of all future competitions in the region from here on out.

The second and final soccer competition, which was due to take place in Mount Liebig the following weekend, between Mount Liebig, Kintore, Papunya, Haasts Bluff and Areyonga, has been postponed until further notice.

We look forward to reigniting the sport calendar as the year unfolds!

Amoonguna Winners! 2020 Soccer kicks off at Ross Park


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SPORTMacDonnell Regional Council Staff Newsletter July 2020 volume 12 issue 3 page 48


The second MacYouth 5-aside soccer carnival took place in Papunya over the weekend of June 21st ! Teams from Kintore, Mt. Liebig, Papunya, Haasts Bluff and Areyonga played in a Round Robin competition. It was an exciting day with great skill on show. Papunya looked to be a sure a bet to win… but went down to Haasts Bluff in the grand final match, which went to a penalty shootout. Great job to everyone, and especially the fellla’s from Ikuntji! Palya!

IKUNTJI CHAMPIONS!Haasts Bluff win the Round Robin

ABOVE and BELOW: The winning team, consisting of: Rocky, Johnny, Alton, Timmy, Reggan, Cyrus, Malecai, Mathyas, and their committed coaches Adam and Tyrone.

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