Djugarargyn Bush Retreat and Cultural Walks

First listed Yawuru Trading Floor<p>
<b>Estimated Start Date: July 2004<br>
Estimated Completion Date: Dec 2004<br>
Total Budget: $21,497 (exclusive of GST)<br>
ISX Funds Requested: $11,326.70 (inclusive OF GST)</b><p>

Djugarargyn is a small Aboriginal settlement approximately 30 kilometers south of Lombadina on the Dampier Peninsula in the West Kimberley. It is located in an attractive natural setting and has a close association with the rich cultural heritage of the area. In recent years community members have offered guided bush and cultural walks in the area.<p>
The Djugarargyn Project is designed around the community's CDEP strategy and is focused on the development of an economic tourism activity to improve the self sufficiency participants.
Djugarargyn Aboriginal Corporation is incorporated under the Aboriginal Communities and Associations Act and holds a secure 99 year lease over the land it occupies.<p>
The community is seeking funds to install a composting toilet system and signage and walkways.<p>

<h2>Djugarargyn Aboriginal Corporation</h2>

The members of the Aboriginal Corporation have a vision for self sustainability for themselves and their children. There are no other sources of funding that that fit the criteria for their vision of the future. Provision of this funding will provide the kick start needed to leverage the community into a successful independent tourism venture.<p>
The Djugarargyn Aboriginal Corporation project exposes the wider Australian community and Aboriginal people to improved lifestyle and amenity while improving income leading to self-sufficiency.<p>
It will create a safer environment by centralising the community activities and bridging cultural differences. It will keep youth focused on a positive economic outcomes and the importance of their own culture and create employment. The Djugarargyn Aboriginal Corporation intends to achieve economic self determination for its members through the development of enterprise and employment opportunities. The tourism venture is and integral part of this drive. In the early years the tourism venture will provide financial resources to top up income earned through CDEP with a view to reducing dependence on welfare.
Establishment of the tourism venture will allow the community to showcase Aboriginal community living and lifestyle in a progressive and positive way. It provides a means by which community members can take control of community affairs and assume management of the surrounding environment.<p>
For a relatively small investment as outlined in the application the multiplier and flow on effects to the community will be considerable. Increased employment and income, social and cultural pride and independence, reconciliation opportunities between Aboriginal people and the wider community.<p>
In order to maximise grant monies, the community is seeking assistance with funding for materials. If this submission is successful the community will construct the infrastructure as outlined as part of our ongoing CDEP activity. This process will not only develop the community's physical infrastructure but establish a sense of pride and ownership in the ongoing development of the business venture.<p>
<table>
<th>List each item of project expenditure</th>
<th>Applicant Cash Component $</th>
<th>ISX Grant Requested $</th>
<th>Community in kind wages contribution CDEP $</th>
<th>Other contributions $</th>
<th>Total Project Cash Cost $</th><tr>
<td><b>Rotaloo composting toilet Maxi 2000</b></td>
<td>1000</td>
<td>5997</td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td>6997</td><tr>
<td><b>Toilet infrastructure including steps, walls roof etc (materials cost only</b></td>
<td>500</td>
<td>3500</td>
<td>4000</td>
<td> </td>
<td>8000</td><tr>
<td><b>Rubbish bins/compost bins</b></td><
<td> </td><
<td>300</td><
<td> </td><
<td> </td>
<td>300</td><tr>
<td><b>Transport</b></td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td>1500</td>
<td> </td>
<td>1500</td><tr>
<td><b>Compacting and development of suitable walkways</b></td>
<td>2500</td>
<td>500</td>
<td>2500</td>
<td> </td>
<td>5500</td><tr>
<td><b>Transport to site</b></td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td>1000</td>
<td> </td>
<td>1000</td><tr>
<td><b>Total Project Cash Cost (exclusive of GST</b></td>
<td><b>4000</b></td>
<td><b>10297</b></td>
<td><b>9000</b></td>
<td> </td>
<td><b>21497</b> </td><tr><td><b>Add GST 10%</b></td>
<td> </td>
<td>1029.70</td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td><tr>
<td><b>Total cash funds requested through ISX</b></td>
<td> </td>
<td><b>11,326.70</b></td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td><b> </b></td></table><p>

ABN:76 141 951 494<br>
Postal Address: PO Box 1908, Broome WA 6725<br>
Contact Person: Deborah Sibosado<br>
Position Title: Coordinator<br>
Telephone: 08- 91924980 Fax: C/- Djarindjin community 08 9192 48178<br>
Email: Richard_agar@westkct.training wa.gov.au<br>