Central Desert Regional Council

Central Desert Regional Council Central Desert Regional Council has been supporting its 4,200 people in 12 communities over 262,000km² since 2008. We work TOGETHER. We act with INTEGRITY.

We welcome discussion but reserve the right to remove comments that are offensive, irrelevant, spam, or disrespectful. We provide services to the communities of Ti Tree, Laramba, Engawala, Atitjere, Yuelamu, Nyirripi, Lajamanu, Yuendumu and Willowra. Major Services include Aged Services, Children's Services, Night Patrol/Community Safety Patrol, Sports and Recreation, CDP, Waste Management, Parks

and Gardens upkeep, Essential Services, Housing Repairs and Maintenance. OUR VISION

Two Ways – One Outcome
Indigenous and non-Indigenous people working together. Eastern Arrernte :: Atherrele ularreke – ularre anerremele mpwaretyeke. Anmatjere :: Atherr ankwerr - anyent arrarteme
Warlpiri :: Yapa manu kardia jintangka nyinawyjaku

OUR MISSION

We protect and improve the wellbeing of our communities,
by providing local government and other services,
for people today and tomorrow. CORE VALUES

We are courageous and equitable,

providing STRONG LEADERSHIP. We are ACCOUNTABLE for our decisions and actions. We RESPECT each other, culture and environment. OUR GOALS

GOAL 1: ADVOCACY
The needs of our communities are understood by and actioned by all stakeholders. GOAL 2: CUSTOMER SERVICE
Council services are understood and service levels agreed; with known, useful and clear processes. GOAL 3: LIVEABILITY
Our communities foster quality of life for all residents. GOAL 4: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Council can continue to provide infrastructure and services to support residents. GOAL 5: ECONOMIC GROWTH
A diverse, growing regional economy; with strong local employment.

Local Authority Meeting at Yuendumu Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 12 pm. Everyone's welcome!
07/09/2026

Local Authority Meeting at Yuendumu Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 12 pm. Everyone's welcome!

The vets are in town! They will be in Atitjere and Engawala next week.Monday-Tuesday: AtitjereWednesday: EngawalaAsk at ...
04/09/2026

The vets are in town! They will be in Atitjere and Engawala next week.
Monday-Tuesday: Atitjere
Wednesday: Engawala
Ask at the Council office for info. 🐶

Local Authority meeting at Yuelamu Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 11 am. All welcome!
25/08/2026

Local Authority meeting at Yuelamu Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 11 am. All welcome!

Local Authority meeting at Laramba Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 1 pm. All welcome!
24/08/2026

Local Authority meeting at Laramba Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 1 pm. All welcome!

Vets coming to Yuelamu this week, available Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday. For more information, ask at the Coun...
24/08/2026

Vets coming to Yuelamu this week, available Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday. For more information, ask at the Council office.

The vets are in Nyirripi tomorrow! Ask at the Council office for info and get your dog or cat checked out.
23/08/2026

The vets are in Nyirripi tomorrow! Ask at the Council office for info and get your dog or cat checked out.

The vets are in Yuendumu this weekend! They'll be checking animals on Saturday and Sunday. Ask at the Council office for...
20/08/2026

The vets are in Yuendumu this weekend! They'll be checking animals on Saturday and Sunday.
Ask at the Council office for info and get your dog or cat checked out.

Local Authority Meeting at Engawala Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 11 am. All welcome!
17/08/2026

Local Authority Meeting at Engawala Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 11 am. All welcome!

Local Authority Meeting at Atitjere Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 11 am. All welcome!
17/08/2026

Local Authority Meeting at Atitjere Central Desert Regional Council office tomorrow at 11 am. All welcome!

The vets are in Willowra this week! They are in town from Wednesday to Friday. Ask at the Council office for info. 🐕️ ...
11/08/2026

The vets are in Willowra this week! They are in town from Wednesday to Friday. Ask at the Council office for info. 🐕️

Address

1 Bagot Road
Alice Springs, NT
0870

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:36pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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