| Yuendumu History |
Yuendumu community is located two hundred and ninety (290) kilometres northwest of Alice Springs on the Tanami Highway and has a population of approximately 1,300 people. The vast majority of the population is Walpiri People.
Yuendumu is the largest community in Central Australia, with the exception of Alice Springs, and is also one of the most studied communities in Australia. The Community Government area comprises 22,242 square kilometres and Traditional Owners control the land as part of self-determination with support from various Government Departments. Entry Permits are required by visitors intending to stay overnight or to visit for a greater period of time. The permit applications are available from the office of the Central Land Council.
Yuendumu was established by the Native Affairs Branch in 1946 for the purpose of rationing and welfare. A Baptist Mission was later established, in February 1947, and by 1955 many local Walpiri groups were settled in Yuendumu. | |
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