Waltja adapting to community needs

Because Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation has a long history, there have been times they have needed to adapt their governance to ensure they remain effective for community. During COVID, Waltja remained in operation and worked hard to keep Central Desert families safe and healthy. A key priority was ensuring relevant information continued to be shared in different languages. Directors in communities reached out to Waltja staff and kept them updated on what help was needed during the pandemic. Waltja then collaborated with other organisations in the region to help families stay strong, the Waltja Way.

Another example of Waltja adapting their governance to meet community needs was in 2019, when Waltja decided to register as a NDIS provider after consultation with directors and communities. Being an NDIS provider ensures Waltja can provide Disability and Aged Care services to clients across remote Central Australian communities.