Private Carl Murkun Guyula of Arnhem Squadron had always wanted to be in the Australian Army.
About 60 per cent of the Squadron are First Nations people - many of whom come from remote communities throughout Arnhem Land - and are mostly Yolngu, including Yolgnu Elders who have served for decades.
Remote Australia Strategies
Governments are working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to address the disproportionate disadvantage in remote Australia by investing in tailored, local solutions that address community needs.
To make this happen, governments and communities are working together to:
- ensure community needs and priorities are being addressed
- support economic development and employment opportunities
- invest in critical infrastructure
- promote home ownership and use of standard tenancy agreements.
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to come up with their own solutions to suit their particular communities is essential to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in remote Australia.
Recent stories
21 Mar 2022
Remote community stores across Australia are receiving $8 million to strengthen the supply of essential goods, groceries and other critical supplies.
18 Mar 2022
The Morrison Government has announced the recipients of $4.89 million in funding for Indigenous organisations in remote and very remote Indigenous areas under the Indigenous Land Enterprise Infrastructure Fund.
Contacts
Many different organisations and government agencies are working with communities to achieve real results in remote Australia. Visit the websites below to find out more: