All of the Land Councils are operating as close to normal as possible and we remain committed to delivering essential services to traditional owners and community members and to continue to meet the needs of the many individuals, companies and government departments that we work closely with on a daily basis to provide those essential services.
All Land Councils are working closely with the NT Government and AMSANT to make sure that the concerns of our mob are heard and that important health information is provided.
We have never seen anything like the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic before. It is important that we all stay as informed and safe as possible. A key message from all Land Councils for people living on country is that our mob should remain on country and not travel to the major centres unless you really have to.
For our mob who are in Darwin and want to go home they should contact the Larrakia Nation’s Return to Country office next door to Centrelink at Casuarina or by free phonecall on 1800 290 659. Tangentyere has a similar service for people in Alice Springs and the numbers to call are 89514262 and 89514291.
Things will change quickly in the coming weeks and months so it is important to stay safe and informed. The best source of reliable health information for families on remote and regional communities and homelands is your local health clinic.
All Land Councils have been distributing information through their websites and Facebook pages. Please be careful about rumours and misinformation online and report any information you think is wrong or dangerous.
The best ways to stop coronavirus spreading on communities and homelands is by:
• Washing your hands properly for at least 20 seconds and with a lot with soap and water (before eating, after going to the toilet, after coughing or sneezing, when you come home from work, school or the community)
• Don’t share cigarettes or drinks
• Stay away from big crowds
• Don’t touch other people – no shaking hands or hugging – this is called ‘social distancing’. Try to keep three steps away from other people - but stay close to and care for family.
Information from Land Councils:
Northern Land Council (NLC)
Central Land Council (CLC)
Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)
Tiwi Land Council (TLC)
Remember – Stay on Country, Care for Family - We’re all in this Together!
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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