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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Barunga is a small but culturally important community in the Katherine region. The Barunga Festival, one of the NT's iconic cultural events, celebrates Aboriginal music, art, sport, and traditional culture each June. Saltwater Care provides the following NDIS supports to participants in Barunga and surrounding areas:
Support Coordination
Saltwater Care's Support Coordinators help NDIS participants navigate their plans, connect with providers, and build the…
View in Barunga →Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Supported Independent Living enables NDIS participants to live as independently as possible with the support they need, …
View in Barunga →Community Access & Social Participation
Saltwater Care supports NDIS participants to engage with their community, maintain cultural connections, and participate…
View in Barunga →Employment Support
Culturally safe employment support helps NDIS participants find, prepare for, and sustain meaningful employment that res…
View in Barunga →Psychosocial & Mental Health Support
Culturally informed mental health support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NDIS participants, delivered with re…
View in Barunga →Short-Term Accommodation & Respite
Short-Term Accommodation gives NDIS participants and their families a break, with culturally appropriate respite in safe…
View in Barunga →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. Saltwater 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. Saltwater 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 Saltwater Care in Barunga?
Saltwater 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