Anindilyakwa Housing Aboriginal Corporation
Community housing for the Groote Archipelago,
managed by and for, Anindilyakwa people.
ABOUT US
Anindilyakwa Housing Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) was established in 2018 to facilitate decision making by Anindilyakwa people in respect of the ownership, location, design, and occupation of community housing across the Groote Archipelago.
This includes the communities of Angurugu, Umbakumba, Milyakburra, and Satellite communities of Malkala, Bartalumba Bay, Little Paradise, Four Mile, Thompsons Bay, Emerald River, Salt Lake, and Yenbakwa.
AHAC works with a variety of stakeholders including the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities, Anindilyakwa Land Council, The Fulcrum Agency, HealthHabitat, and local contractors, GEBIE Civil & Construction and Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation.
PARTNERS
PROGRAMS
After working on the Housing for Health program in 2021, we realised we needed to review and assess how the program was delivered within our communities and Homelands. After this assessment we developed a more community inclusive delivery model to better meet community expectations.
We will work closely with local stakeholders and building companies to complete inspections with a focus on improving the nine healthy living principals in all homes in the Archipelago and engage with local traditional owners who would like to learn the basic skills to maintain their homes. We will provide a culturally appropriate educational program to all households with a view to improving the living conditions of all community and Homelands residents.
The program will be delivered by our Team for our Communities. COVID has delayed the commencement of the program, but we look forward to delivering a sustainable community program focused on improving health, liveability and housing standards.
HOMELANDS SERVICES
AHAC commenced provision of Homelands Services to 40 houses in the communities of Bartalumba Bay, Little Paradise, Malkala, Emerald River, Yenbakwa, Leskie Pools, Thompson Bay, Salt Lake and Four Mile in July 2020. The services provided include housing maintenance and municipal services.
We have developed strong relationships within each Homeland, commenced Homelands Housing Reference Group meetings to ensure consistency in messaging and a strong and cohesive voice for our Homelands residents.
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💦 OUTSIDE TAP 💦
🚰 Have you noticed your outside tap dripping or leaking?
💧 Even a small drip can waste a lot of water over time and may turn into a bigger problem if left unchecked.
🛠️ If your tap is leaking, constantly dripping or won't turn off properly, please report it as soon as possible so it can be repaired!
📱Call AHAC on 1800 950 592 to report your maintenance requests!
✨🛠️ MAINTENANCE TEAM 🛠️ ✨
A big shout out to our hardworking AHAC Maintenance Team who are always on the move helping keep our communities and homelands running smoothly!
⛽From carrying out fuel runs, whipper snipping and keeping areas tidy to travelling across communities and homelands triaging maintenance requests.
🌿 The maintenance team works behind the scenes every day to support residents and help keep homes safe, functional and well maintained!
👏🏾No matter the weather, distance or task our Maintenance Team is always ready to get the job done! Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to our communities and homelands every day!
💦 BLOCKED DRAINS 💦
🛠️️ If water isn't flowing easily down your drains in the kitchen, laundry or bathroom your drains may be blocked.
🛠️️ Blocked drains can sometimes require a plumber to clean them and get things flowing properly again.
✅ Remember to only put water down your drains to prevent them becoming blocked.
📱 IF you have a blocked drain at your home, please call AHAC on 1800 950 592 to report the issue.
🌟 Meet the Team - Damien! 🌟
Say hello to Damien, our Maintenance Manager at AHAC!👋
🛠 Damien oversees maintenance repairs and housing upgrades on AHAC properties across three communities and nine homelands on Groote Eylandt. Helping to keep homes safe, comfortable and well maintained for tenants.
🏠 One of the things Damiens enjoys about AHAC is the variety of works that we do. Every day brings something different, and no two days are ever the same!
🌅 What Damien loves most about Groote Eylandt is being able to spend time on Country with his family. Enjoying something different every day, something that's hard to find anywhere else.
🌿 When he's not at work, you'll find Damien out on Country with his family or working on projects at home with his son, building things together and enjoying their favourite hobbies.
💪 A fun fact about Damien is that he survived a heart attack at just 25 years old. If the room is quiet, you can even hear his heart ticking!
🧡 Thank you Damien, for your hard work, dedication and commitment to our communities and homelands. We're lucky to have you on the AHAC team!
🏠🚪DOOR HANDLES 🚪🏠
✔️ Working door handles are important for the safety and security of your home. Please make sure all door handles can be used safely to enter and exit your home.
❌ Do not remove, damage or tamper with your door handles.
📱 If you have any issues with your door handles, please report the maintenance request to AHAC on 1800 950 592.
❗🪳🐜Milyakburra Pest Control 🐜🪳❗
Next week - Wednesday 12th August - Pest Control will be visiting Milyakburra to spray houses for pests.
For more information, please call AHAC on 1800 950 592 📱📱
🎉🌴Picnic Day Celebration 🌴🎉
Come down to the ARC in Alyangula for the Picnic Day Community Event for an afternoon packed with fun, food, entertainment, and community spirit!
📅 Saturday 8th of August 2026
🕛 12:15pm - Free lunch
👗 1:30pm - CWA Awards & Fashion Parade
🎶 2:00pm - Traditional Dancing, Music & Band
🚌 3:45pm - Bus departs Mess
⛴ 4:00pm - Ferry departs to Bickerton
Plus enjoy face painting, market stalls, a photo booth, silent disco, acrobats, stilt walkers and more! Bring your family and friends along for a fantastic day of celebration and fun. ☀️🎭🎵
❗🪳🐜Angurugu Pest Control 🐜🪳❗
Next week - Wednesday 12th August, Thursday 13th August and Friday 14th August - Pest Control will be visiting Angurugu to spray houses for pests.
For more information, please call AHAC on 1800 950 592 📱📱
❗🪳🐜Umbakumba Pest Control 🐜🪳❗
Next week - Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th August - Pest Control will be visiting Umbakumba to spray houses for pests.
For more information, please call AHAC on 1800 950 592 📱📱
🏠🛠 MAINTENANCE REMINDER 🛠🏠
Remember tenants need to be home for AHAC and Trades people to visit and repair any maintenance issues.
📞If you have any maintenance that needs fixing at your home, please call AHAC on 1800 950 592.
🧡 Please remember to treat all staff with respect. We are here to help! 🤝🏾
Contact Us
Office Number: 08 7903 8000
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Repairs and Maintenance: 1800 950 592
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 15, Alyangura NT 0885
Lot 371 Angurugu NT0822
ANGURUGU OFFICE
LOT 371 ANGURUGU
UMBAKUMBA OFFICE
LOT 229 UMBAKUMBA
MILYAKBURRA OFFICE
LOT 7 MILYAKBURRA
