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NDIS Support in Barunga

Culturally safe, Aboriginal-led NDIS services on Jawoyn Country — delivered with deep respect for law, language, and community.

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Cultural Context

Barunga is a Jawoyn and Mangarrayi community, historically significant as the place where the famous Barunga Statement was presented to Prime Minister Bob Hawke in 1988, calling for a treaty with Aboriginal Australians. The Barunga Festival is held here annually.

Language & Country

The language groups connected to Barunga include: Jawoyn, Mangarrayi. Sacred Business Care works with interpreters and community members to ensure all communication is accessible and culturally appropriate.

Getting to Barunga

Approximately 75 km east of Katherine on a sealed road. About 3.5 hours from Darwin. Sacred Business Care visits regularly from the Katherine region.

Key Facts About Barunga

  • Birthplace of the 1988 Barunga Statement
  • Annual Barunga Festival — Aboriginal culture celebration
  • Jawoyn and Mangarrayi Country
  • 75 km east of Katherine on sealed road
  • Strong sporting and cultural traditions

Why Choose Sacred Business Care in Barunga?

Sacred Business Care is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned NDIS provider with 7+ years of experience serving communities across the NT. Unlike mainstream providers, we understand the kinship systems, cultural obligations, and community protocols of the places we work in.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned and community-controlled
  • 24-hour referral response — we don't leave participants waiting
  • Staff with deep cultural knowledge and community connections
  • We come to you — remote community visits available
  • NDIS registered and compliant with all Quality and Safeguards requirements

Start Your NDIS Journey in Barunga

Our team is ready to talk about the NDIS supports available to you or your family member in Barunga. Call us now or make an enquiry online.

Call (08) 6186 8516 Make an Enquiry