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Binarri-Binyja Yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation

Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation (BBY) is the backbone organisation for Empowered Communities in the East Kimberley. Its name means "Let's all walk along the path of knowledge" in Miriwoong and Gija languages. BBY acts as a neutral facilitator of reform, supporting Aboriginal people and organisations across nine East Kimberley language groups to lead regional development and change. It coordinates joint decision-making, regional planning, sector development, research and data, project management, service mapping and policy submissions. Governed by a board and operating through a membership model, BBY works with community members, ACCOs and partners to advance self-determination across the region.

Legal entity name Binarri-Binyja Yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation
Starting off CASWA member since
Sector Community Development
Core services
Location PO Box 1073, Kununurra WA 6743
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Who we are

BBY is the backbone organisation for Empowered Communities in the East Kimberley, acting as a neutral facilitator of reform for the region. The name Binarri-binyja yarrawoo means "Let's all walk along the path of knowledge" in the Miriwoong and Gija languages. BBY supports Aboriginal people and organisations across nine East Kimberley language groups to drive their own development agenda and collaborative change. Its work spans regional planning, joint decision-making, sector development, evidence-based research and data, project management, service mapping and policy submissions. Governed by a board of directors and operating through a membership model, BBY engages community members, member organisations and supporters. The corporation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the East Kimberley and centres self-determination, aiming to strengthen Aboriginal-led decision-making and improve long-term outcomes across the region.

Why partner with us

Talk to us about partnering on Empowered Communities reform in the East Kimberley, including regional planning, joint decision-making, sector development and research or data projects that strengthen Aboriginal-led outcomes.

Membership is free and open to all eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) across Western Australia.

Joining provides your organisation with a powerful platform for influence, support and resource access.

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