Who are we
Wunan = An Indigenous Community Welfare organisation in the East Kimberly working towards Aboriginal People succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort.
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Where are we
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Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our RegionThe East Kimberly region covers an area of 236,246 square kilometres – roughly the size of the United Kingdom.
Wunan is situated in the North East border of the Kimberly Region, Approx 3500 KM North East of Perth the Capital city of Western Australia. This region has a population of around 15,000 people, of which approximately 40% are Indigenous people.
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Indigenous Vs Non IndigenousLife Expectancy 47 Yrs 78 Yrs15+ secondary school completed 12.7% 39.2%Undergrad Qualification 0.6% 10%15+ unemployed 72.8% 4.3%Dependent per bread winner 9.1% 0.5%Use of computer at home 2.1% 73%Who have used Internet 3.6% 80%
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The Reality
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our busy road on a Monday morning...
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Awaiting for emergency roadside assistance...
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
A top rated school in the region...
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Because the nearest McDonalds is 800 KM Away.....
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Though geographically we are so isolated from rest of Australia, Technology has kept us connected to world.
Wunan's ongoing effort to keep the local community connected is quite significant and we consider DonorTec as a Key strategic Partner in this Journey. Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our Strategies:Education
EmploymentAccommodationWelfare Reform
Change attitude & ValuesAboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our Strategy : Education
Your Contribution : Enabling us to Create Opportunity for young kids to explore technology
with adult supervision. Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our Strategy : Employment
Your Contribution :Providing us the technological infrastructure to identify, reach,
recruit, encourage, train and employ Aboriginal youngsters.Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our Strategy : Changing Attitudes and Values
Your Contribution : Equipping us to visualise success, Influence and inspire disadvantaged
indigenous people to take positive steps in their lives.
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our Strategy : Accommodation
Your Contribution : Wunan’s technological capabilities was one of the key factors in
successfully building a multi million dollar workers accommodation facility in Halls creek, approximately
400 KM away from our main office.Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Our Strategy : Welfare Reform
Your Contribution : Wunan has used the technology at it’s disposal to create awareness, encourage participation and promote financial independence through various programmes such as this. Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Technology is woven into every aspect of Wunan's Strategies and activities. We have 03 Different offices in 02 locations (Kununurra & Halls Creek) approx 400KM apart, and we have been able to operate as one unit ONLY because of our reliable communication systems mostly facilitated by DonorTec and technology donors on the programme.
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
We Sincerely Thank DonorTec & Technology donors on the programme for offering us this privilege to source free and discounted IT products. Over the years this cost saving in IT has enabled Wunan to invest significant amount of additional resources towards our core purpose.
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
Thank you DonorTec for being a silent partner in our progress.
Concept & design : David R S S Music B y : Peter BrandySpecial Thanks : Grace Lewis
Mandy DahmsWendy KellySteven Leeder
Disclaimer :The pictures and images used here are for illustration purposes Only. Prior written consent should be obtained for using them for any other purpose.
The data and statistics given here are indicative, and Wunan should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
Aboriginal people succeeding through ability, opportunity and reward for effort
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