RAWA Community School — Kunawarritji campus

RAWA Community School’s Kunawarritji campus serves Martu children and families at Well 33 on the Canning Stock Route, on Manyjilyjarra Country in the Western Desert.

A school was established in Kunawarritji in 1993. Today, the campus forms part of RAWA Community School, which operates across Kunawarritji and Punmu.

Programs and learning

Two-way education

RAWA provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12, combining school learning with respect for students’ first languages, cultural knowledge and community life.

Its approach supports Martu languages and culture alongside Standard Australian English and the knowledge and skills students need to participate in the wider world. Martu and non-Martu educators work together within this approach.

Learning on Country

Kunawarritji students learn through practical experiences involving Country, community knowledge and classroom activities.

Past projects have included studying bush foods with Martu Elders and teaching staff, planning learning with community members, and writing recounts of trips. Students have also learned basket weaving with support from an Elder, artists and local rangers.

Music, storytelling and creative expression

Kunawarritji students worked with Grand Trine Creative and the Wild Dingo Band to create Kinyu Dreaming, a music project bringing together hip-hop, desert reggae rock and community storytelling.

Students contributed their own rap verses, while community voices contributed spoken word and singing. The project provided a way for young people to share their creativity, identity and connection to home.

Watch Kinyu Dreaming on YouTube.

Community-led education

RAWA is wholly owned and governed by Martu people. Its school board brings together Elders and community members from Kunawarritji and Punmu.

This community leadership guides the school’s direction and helps keep education connected to the aspirations, languages and knowledge of local families.

Donate or support the school

RAWA welcomes partnerships and contributions supporting education for students in Kunawarritji and Punmu.

To discuss a financial donation, sponsorship or another contribution, use the school’s Support Us page or contact:

Email: admin@rawaschool.wa.edu.au
Phone: 08 9176 9022

If you would like to support Kunawarritji specifically, discuss this with the school when arranging your contribution. Staff can explain current priorities, payment arrangements and how support can be directed.

RAWA also identifies facilities redevelopment across its campuses as a priority. Businesses and organisations interested in infrastructure partnerships, equipment, materials or professional assistance can contact the school to discuss what would be useful.

Organisation and DGR status

Donations directly to RAWA Community School Aboriginal Corporation are not tax deductible, according to its ABN Lookup record.

View the official ABN Lookup record.

WAssup connection

Confirmed — future allocation.

RAWA Community School is confirmed to hold and manage a future speaker and microphone kit through its Kunawarritji campus. The equipment will support students, school activities, performances and suitable community use, with storage and access managed locally. Kunawarritji and Punmu have separate confirmed allocations.

Contact and visit

RAWA Community School — Kunawarritji campus
Kunawarritji Community, Well 33
Western Australia 6753

School office: 08 9176 9022
Email: admin@rawaschool.wa.edu.au
Principal: Robyn Pulu — principal@rawaschool.wa.edu.au
Website: rawacommunityschool.com
School stories: News and learning projects

For campus enquiries, ask the school office to connect you with the Kunawarritji team. Contact the school before arranging a visit or delivery.