Shared Responsibility Agreements

Shared Responsibility Agreement

Cyclone Ingrid destroyed the Minjilang Store which now operates from a shed with temporary refrigeration.

The community has signed an SRA to replace this important community facility. The Australian Government and the Arnhemland Progress Association (an Aboriginal-owned company that manages a network of stores in the area) will share the costs of rebuilding.

Once the store is completed, the Australian Government will provide funds for community facilities outside the store (such as picnic tables and barbeques) where the community can gather and share a meal. It will also ensure there are enough CDEP places for the community to be part of the rebuilding.

The Arnhemland Progress Association provides jobs for people in the communities where it operates. It will train and employ community members, with all store profits being returned to the community. ‘Good Food’ staff will advise on the type of food being sold to ensure it contributes to the community’s health.

The community will provide labour to help with construction, keep the store free from vandalism, and not pressure staff for store credit.

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Key Facts

Remote Indigenous community on Croker Island, Arnhem Land, 230 km NE of Darwin

Population:

Around 390

Focus of the SRA:

Employment and training

What the SRA provides:

Community store

ICC:

Darwin

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