Healthy Kids,
Strong Communities

Areyonga, or Utju, sits at the western end of the MacDonnell Ranges. The population predominantly speak Pitjantjatjara, having come from the Petermann Ranges when forced to leave their country during a long drought. Their EON partnership commenced in March 2026.

Located in the Kimberley’s Grant Ranges near the Fitzroy River, Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Community upholds Nyikina-Mangala Law and Culture. The school reflects this identity. EON partnered with the community to deliver the Thriving Communities program from 2016.

Home to the Bardi people, Djarindjin-Lombadina on the Dampier Peninsula hosted EON’s first pilot garden and program. Its success grew into the Thriving Communities Program, now supporting healthier food practices across remote communities throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Also know as Ardyaloon or Bardi, and located at the tip of the Dampier Peninsular, One Arm Point is home to the Bardi/Jawi people. The community and school partnered with EON for over 5 years from 2008.

Between 2013 and 2015 EON partnered with the West Kimberley Regional Prison in Derby to deliver a horticultural training program to women in the prison.

The Yungngora people were recognised as native title holders over Noonkanbah Station in 2007. Kulkarria Community School sits at the heart of the community and fosters Walmajarri and Nyikina languages. EON partnered with the community from 2008 to 2016.

Wangkatjungka community sits within the Kurungal native title area, east of Fitzroy Crossing. The Remote Community School support students in learning and maintaining the local Walmajarri language. EON partnered with the school and community between 2013 and 2017.

Kalumburu, on the banks of the King Edward River, is WA’s northernmost Aboriginal community. It is home to the Kwini and Kulari people, alongside other groups in the region. EON partnered with the community between 2013 and 2017.

Milyakburra is located on Bickerton Island west of Groote Eylandt within the Anindilyakwa Land Trust. Anindilyakwa is the predominant language. EON partnered with the community from 2018-2023.

Umbakumba is located on the north east coast of Groote Eylandt and is part of the Anindilyakwa Land Trust. Anindilyakwa is the predominant language. EON partnered with the community from 2018-2023.

Angurugu is located on the banks of the Angurugu River half way down the western coast of Groote Eylandt and within the Anindilyakwa Land Trust. Anindilyakwa is the predominant language. EON partnered with the community from 2018-2023.

The Woolah Community, also known as Doon Doon, sits within a 1-million acre Aboriginal-owned cattle station. The community is predominantly Gija people. EON partnered with the community from 2013-2018.

Rittarangu is located east of Katherine on the Urapunga Aboriginal Land Trust between the Wilton and Roper River. EON partnered with the community between 2018 – 2022.

Known locally as Ntaria, Hermannsburg sits on the banks of the Finke River in the traditional lands of the Western Arrarnta people. The Ntaria School reinforces Western Arranta culture and language. Their partnership with EON commenced in March 2026.

The Arrernte name for Santa Teresa, established as a Catholic Mission, is Ltyentye Apurte, meaning ‘clump of beefwood trees’. The community’s Catholic school goes by the Arrernte name. Their EON partnership commenced in March 2026.

Yipirinya is an Aboriginal community controlled independent school located in Alice Springs. Since beginning their partnership with EON in 2024, the program has become a core part of school and community activities, centred around a productive fruit and vegetable garden.

The Pilbara community of Jigalong, home to the Martu people, sits on the western edge of the Great Sandy Desert. EON partnered with the school and community to deliver the Thriving Communities Program from 2017 to 2022.

Nullagine, an East Pilbara town with a strong Aboriginal community closely connected to Irrungadji, is on Nyamal country. From 2016 to 2022, the community partnered with EON to deliver the Thriving Communities Program.

The East Pilbara town of Marble Bar partnered with EON from 2016 to 2022 to deliver the Thriving Communities Program. The Nyamal people are the recognised traditional owners, holding native title to protect their heritage and culture.

Warralong, a remote Pilbara Aboriginal Community, is home primarily to Nyangumarta people. Strelley Community School, the oldest operational Independent Aboriginal Community School in Australia, sits at the heart of the community. EON partnered with them from 2014 to 2020.

Located in the Pilbara, South Hedland Primary School caters for a majority cohort of Aboriginal students. EON partnered with the school, and the associated Early Learning Centre, in delivering a very successful Thriving Communities Program from 2014 to 2020.

The remote Aboriginal community of Yandeyarra, within the pastoral station of the same name, is part of Kariyarra country. The school teaches Nyangumarta language, and EON partnered with the community from 2014 to 2020. (38 words)

Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation is an Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Centre located in Broome. EON partnered with Milliya Rumurra (meaning First Day or New Day) to run an edible garden and healthy eating program between 2015 and 2017.

Home to the Nyul Nyul people, Beagle Bay is a remote community on the Dampier Penisular. They partnered with EON from 2008 to deliver the Thriving Communities Program. The partnership continued in various forms for over 10 years.

Ampilatwatja, a 4-hour drive from Alice Springs, is located on Aherrenge Aboriginal Land Trust. Their partnership with EON begin in 2024. Two years on, the program is embedded across school and community life, with a thriving garden as its centrepiece.

Rittarangu (or Urapunga) is located on the Urapunga Aboriginal Land Trust between the Wilton and Roper River. The school and community partnered with EON from 2019 to deliver the five-year Thriving Communities Program. A former EON employee continues to maintain an edible garden.

Ngukurr is located on the banks of the Roper River south east of Katherine and is part of the Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land Trust. The school and community partnered with EON from 2019 to deliver the five-year Thriving Communities Program.

Bulman is located on the Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land Trust. The school and community partnered with EON from 2019 to deliver the five-year Thriving Communities Program.

Clyde Fenton School in Katherine, which serves a predominantly Aboriginal student cohort, began its partnership with EON in 2021. Following a successful five-year Thriving Communities Program, the school is now looking to move toward EON-supported independent delivery.

MacFarlane Primary School in Katherine, with a majority of Aboriginal students, partnered with EON from 2021 to deliver the 5-year Thriving Communities Program and is now keen to progress toward EON-supported independent delivery.

Wugularr (formerly Beswick), on the Waterhouse River, partnered with EON for the five-year Thriving Communities Program. The program is now in support phase, with quarterly visits, regular contact, and ongoing strong engagement with the CDP.

Amanbidji is located on the Nagurunguru Aboriginal Land Trust in the Victoria Daly region. EON’s partnership with Amanbidji commenced in late 2025. With input from the community and the school, preparatory planning and work for edible garden spaces is underway.

From 2019, EON partnered with Meekatharra on a successful five-year program and now supports the community with independent delivery through fortnightly visits. Senior students are working through ACCRA-aligned modules on Edible Gardening and Healthy Eating, opening up future employment pathways.

Bidyadanga is WA’s largest remote Aboriginal community. EON’s five-year core program was successfully delivered from 2015–2020. The program continues to be well-embedded in the school and used for cross-curricula teaching. EON provides support through quarterly visits and remote guidance.

Looma, on Nyikina and Mangala Country in the Kimberley, partnered with EON from 2015–2020. They now manage a community garden, supported by ongoing EON guidance. It’s a teaching tool and provides fresh produce for families and services including aged care.

Yakanarra, on land connected to the Kimberley’s Walmajarri people, at the base of the St Georges Ranges, partnered in EON’s intensive delivery from 2015–2020. The relationship continues, with EON supporting independent delivery, including school classes and community garden enterprises.

Yiyili, on land of the Kimberley’s Gooniyandi people at the Margaret River floodplain fringe, partnered with EON for a successful five-year program. The partnership continues, with EON supporting long-term local employees to deliver key program elements, including home gardens.

Frog Hollow, a Kimberley community strongly connected to nearby Purnululu National Park, began its partnership with EON in 2024. Close school–community ties support integrated delivery of the Thriving Communities Program across both settings, with local employment a key feature.

Warmun, on Gija Country in the East Kimberley, partnered with EON from 2013 on a successful five-year program. In 2024, the community sought EON’s support to reinvigorate the community’s gardens for a source of fresh produce and a healthy eating teaching tool.

EON’s five-year program began at St Joseph’s School, Wyndham, in 2024. Students created edible garden spaces, and hands-on nutrition classes became part of the timetable. Engagement extends to the wider community through a project with the Early Learning Centre.

Timber Creek, located in the Victoria River escarpment country near Judbarra National Park, commenced the EON program late in 2025, thanks to funding from Aboriginal Investment NT. Students and community members are enthusiastically participating in edible garden design and construction.

Bulla is located in the Victoria Daly region, close to the Judbarra National Park. EON’s partnership with Amanbidji commenced in late 2025. With input from the community and the school, preparatory planning and work for edible garden spaces is underway.

From 2019, EON partnered with Pine Creek on a successful five-year program. With renewed interest in maintaining both community and school gardens, EON provides support and guidance through quarterly visits and regular communication.

Situated on Jawoyn land and known for the annual Barunga Festival, Barunga partnered with EON from 2019 on a successful five-year program. With regular EON support, the community continues to maintain a thriving garden which supplies fresh produce and supports nutrition lessons and workshops.

Jilkminggan, near Elsey National Park on Mangarrayi Aboriginal Trust Land, partnered with EON from 2019–23 on the Thriving Communities Program. Strong school and community demand sees EON continue fortnightly visits, supporting the move toward independent program delivery.

Minyerri, on Alawa land west of the Hodgson River, partnered with EON from 2019 for a five-year program. With strong community and school interest in independent delivery, EON continues regular visits, collaboration with the FaFT program a key program strength.

Rangeway in Geraldton has strongly embraced the EON program. At the predominantly Aboriginal school, nutrition education is embedded and productive gardens support cross-curricula learning, with regular workshops extending the program into the wider Aboriginal community.

From 2019, EON partnered with Mount Magnet on a successful five-year program and now supports the community with independent delivery through fortnightly visits. Students, with an EON Community Assistant, take responsibility for maintaining productive gardens and sharing the produce with community.

From 2019, EON partnered with the small Mid-West community of Yalgoo on a successful five-year program, and now supports the community to independently deliver key program elements. The employment of local Aboriginal community members has been a major strength throughout.

In 2025 EON partnered with Mullewa, on Southern Yamaji Country, establishing school edible gardens and embedding nutrition education into the timetable. The program is now extending into the community through a project with the local Aboriginal women’s art centre.