Who is Waltja?
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi, or 'Families for Families,' supports Central Desert Indigenous communities. Since 1997, we’ve been here to help with the big challenges families face. Led by Aboriginal leaders, we focus on preserving culture, boosting wellbeing, and uplifting families and women's voices.
Strong Family. Strong Culture.
We work across the Northern Territory, supporting nine languages in over 20 remote communities and outstations.
Here, Indigenous women from Central Australia unite to share challenges, celebrate their communities and uplift one another.
These gatherings create meaningful opportunities to reconnect with family, exchange stories and learn from Elders.
Collaborating closely with Waltja staff, our Directors and members work to bridge language and culture.
During our Annual General Meeting, members elect the directors, who then choose the Chairperson, Public Officer, and three Executive members. Together with the CEO, they comprise Waltja's Executive management team, guiding our efforts to empower and support our communities.
How we operate
Since 1997, Waltja has grown from an independent association to an Aboriginal Corporation. We rely on government tenders, generous grants, and our own fundraising efforts, including our art-based social enterprise and occasional crowd-funding.
Our work is guided by community elders and senior leaders to ensure it truly benefits Aboriginal families in remote Central Australia.
Where we operate
The map below highlights the areas we cover.
Explore Waltja's Range of Services
Learn more about what we do at Waltja and how your donation funds each service.
Support Indigenous Communities
Your tax-deductible donation makes a difference for Central Desert communities.
Registered Charity
Waltja is a registered charity with the Australian Government Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission.
