Umbakumba
Umbakumba
Umbakumba is in the traditional lands of the Warinindilyakwa people. Groote Eylandt’s Indigenous population has 14 clan groups, which make up the two moieties on Groote Eylandt. The Anindilyakwa-speaking clans maintain their traditions and have strong ties with the people in the community of Numbulwar and on Bickerton Island.
Population
441 (2011)
Location
Groote Eylandt
Ward
Anindilyakwa
Languages
Anindilyakwa & Yolngu Matha
Land Coucillors
Anindilyakwa Land Council
Council office
Phone: 8987 7024
Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm weekdays
Rubbish dump
Airstrip
Cemetery
Work depot
Phone: 8987 7024
Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm
General store
Cyclone shelter
School
Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School
Phone: 8987 6793
Creche
Phone: 8987 6593
Hours: Mon – Thu 8am – 2pm
Fri 8am – 12pm
Health clinic
Phone: 8987 6772
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm
Church
Fred Grey Park
Barge
Takeaway store
Youth, Sport & Rec
Phone: 8987 6730
Hours: 10am – 6pm weekdays
Library
Phone: 8987 6723
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm (closed 12 – 1pm)
Post / Centrelink
GEBIE Services
Phone: 13 24 68
Hours: 8am – 4:00pm weekdays
Aged care
Phone: 8987 7123
Hours: 8am – 3pm weekdays
Radio station
Phone: 8987 6730
Hours: 7:00am – 11:00 am weekdays
CDP
Community Development Program run by Gebie
Phone: 8987 7009
