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Amata

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Amata is a community in the extremely remote Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in South Australia, 40km south of the Northern Territory border and around 250km west of the Stuart Highway.

Amata is a community in the extremely remote Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in South Australia, 40km south of the Northern Territory border and around 250km west of the Stuart Highway.

Traditional owners

Yankuntjatjara

Languages

Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara

Population

393

93.1% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)

Stories from Amata

An elderly woman in black dress and reddish beanie is sitting down. In front of her is artwork featuring some birds. In the background is more art and a beige coloured wall.

NATSIAA Winner Iluwanti Ken is preparing a path for young artists

08 September 2020

Artist Iluwanti Ken from Amata in the APY Lands is a NATSIAA winner who is using her skills to support the community and help the next generation of artists.
Amata youth and leaders finding strength and re-connecting with their culture on country in the Musgrave Ranges

Walking together through country we will grow strong

06 October 2016

Over 20 participants in the Community Development Programme have contributed to a successful three day walk through the Musgrave Ranges. The 30 kilometre walk had a positive impact on the young men from the community of Amata as well as the Community Elders and Anangu Mentors who taught and bonded with them.
Amata Fun Run Champions from left: Elesoar Pan, Hannah Lewis, Evan Windy (front) and Sharon Dingamam (c) Geoff Pryor

Running with heart in the heart of the nation

02 August 2016

Four young people from Amata in South Australia enjoyed an exciting and inspiring weekend and gave 100 per cent as they represented their community at the National Deadly Fun Run Championships in Yulara, Northern Territory.
Students from Amata participating in the Deadly Fun Run

Running for health and for fun

14 June 2016

The Indigenous Marathon Foundation hosted a Deadly Fun Run for students in the remote South Australian Community of Amata.

New playgroups popular with young Amata parents

04 June 2012

The Amata Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) established within the Amata School grounds in late 2012, now runs a playgroup for 0-3 year olds, three times per week.