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AWARDED TO
Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation, Jamukurnu Yapalikurnu Aboriginal Corporation, Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service, Creating Communities, Hames Sharley and BHP
PROJECT
East Newman Precinct Structure Plan
The East Newman Precinct Structure Plan is an exceptional example of First Nations led planning processes. Co-designed by Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation, Jamukurnu Yapalikurnu Aboriginal Corporation and Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service, the plan is designed by the people, for the people – people who have walked this country for 60,000 years.
The structure plan identifies critical social infrastructure that will create ongoing, lasting and meaningful health, wellbeing, education and employment benefits for the East Newman area. The judges commend multiple First Nations groups for working together to navigate complex social and governance issues. The result is a highly innovative structure plan that genuinely responds to the needs of the local community. The extent of unique and authentic engagement activities undertaken, high levels of community participation and the quality of feedback received is a testament to the team’s dedication and passion for their community. The judges certainly believe the underlying success of the project can be attributed to a bespoke approach centred in a deep understanding of community needs and values. The project serves as a shining example of community-led First Nations planning that other states can learn from.