Tjuntjuntjara Community Resource Centre

Practical support, learning and community connection on the Spinifex Lands.

Tjuntjuntjara Community Resource Centre is operated by Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation — PTAC. It provides a local place to access information, technology, government services and practical assistance.

The centre serves Tjuntjuntjara, a community of Spinifex people in Western Australia’s Great Victoria Desert.

Programs and services

Government services and everyday assistance

The CRC provides Services Australia assistance as a Centrelink Agent, helping residents navigate myGov, complete applications and access appointments.

Staff also assist with identification, banking, government forms and referrals. Other functions include mail distribution and helping coordinate housing maintenance requests.

Technology, training and employment skills

The centre supports access to computers and online services, alongside workshops and individual assistance.

Its work includes developing digital skills, financial capability and employment readiness, helping community members use services and pursue opportunities locally.

Children, young people and recreation

PTAC’s youth and children’s services include sport, recreation and school-holiday programs.

Activities support social and emotional wellbeing, cultural connection and life skills. Youth workers collaborate with other community services to create welcoming activities and encourage participation.

Contact the CRC to connect with the youth team and find out what is coming up.

Community activities

The CRC supports local events, training and community-building activities, with equipment hire and community media among its services.

It provides a practical point of contact for residents, visiting organisations and people interested in supporting community priorities.

Connections to health and aged care

PTAC also operates Spinifex Health Service, the community-controlled health service for Tjuntjuntjara.

Its wider services include support for older residents to remain at home. The Commonwealth Home Support Program listing includes meal delivery, gardening and home maintenance assistance. Contact the service about availability and access arrangements.

Donate or support the community

To offer financial support, sponsorship, useful equipment or practical assistance, contact the CRC:

Sarah Bellew — Community Resource Coordinator
crcco@spinifex.org.au

Tell the team which activities you would like to support, such as CRC services, youth activities or community events. They can discuss current priorities and arrange the appropriate contact within PTAC.

For a financial donation, request current payment details and a receipt in the name of Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation.

DGR and charity status

The CRC operates through PTAC. The following registration and tax details belong to that managing corporation.

PTAC is endorsed to receive tax-deductible gifts.

Eligible monetary gifts of $2 or more may be tax deductible. Keep your donation receipt.

View PTAC’s ABN Lookup record.

WAssup speaker placement

Confirmed — future allocation

Tjuntjuntjara CRC confirmed participation on 28 October 2026, through PTAC. The CRC will house the future speaker-and-microphone kit and make it available for community events and youth activities.

Contact and visit

Tjuntjuntjara Community Resource Centre
Tjuntjuntjara Community
Spinifex Lands, Western Australia

CRC coordinator: Sarah Bellew
Email: crcco@spinifex.org.au

PTAC community office: 08 9037 1100
Postal address: PMB 88, Kalgoorlie WA 6430.

Community updates: Tjuntjuntjara CRC on Facebook.

Contact the CRC for current opening hours, activities and arrangements for visiting.