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Wujal Wujal 

Wujal Wujal is the local Kuku-Yalanji clan name meaning ‘many falls’, highlighting the many sacred waterfalls in our landscape. 

This imagery captures the multifaceted aspects of our region of rainforest covered mountain ranges, rivers and reef and speaks of our sparkling coastline and abundant wildlife and of our many peoples and languages. 

Our ancestry dates back on our traditional lands for thousands of years and our indigenous language is still spoken in the community. Our local clans are the Kuku Nyungul and Jalunji peoples and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji who have native title to the Wujal Wujal area. 

To learn more visit our home page

Councillors: 

Councillors are elected by the community to represent them and have a responsibility to ensure that Council delivers high quality services in an effective and efficient manner and that its goals are achieved through collaboration with government, industry and community stakeholders and close involvement with their community.  To view information about current elected councillors 

Our Values: 

You can learn more about our values in our Corporate Plan. 

Our Organisational

Structure diagram illustrates for you how we have organised our different functions and services into their departments.

View our Organisational structure.

News and Notices 

Our Community Services Team collates news and notices into the very popular Wujal Kaban newsletter which is distributed as printed copies and is also available on our website.

Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Council is responsible for ensuring that our community of around 400 residents and those from more remote surrounding areas have access to essential services. 

Community Care and specialist outreach programmes 

We are served by a number of health service partnerships that provide regular visiting medical, community and allied health services. These include diabetes educators, podiatrists, paediatricians, hearing health, mental health, maternal and child health, eye specialists, and ear nose and throat specialists. Alcohol and Drug and Sexual Health teams visit our region regularly as needed. 

We also have access to services provided by the Apunipima Cape York Health Council's Chronic Disease Team from Cooktown, including a Women's Health Service, Sexual Health Service, and the Cape York Mental and Alcohol and Drugs Health Service. 

Community Hall 

Our local Community Hall is available for hire by individuals or community groups. It is large enough to be used for meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions. Catering may be available through the local shops.  A hire agreement can be collected from the Customer Services Team who can assist you to complete it  Any fees that may apply will need to be paid, these are detailed on the Venue Hire Agreement  Guidelines on Venue Hire are also available from our Customer Services Team 

Community Kindergarten 

Wujal Wujal Community Kindergarten operates during Queensland school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days. 

It provides services for three and four years olds in a high-quality community kindergarten program.   Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.  Find out more about the kindergarten programme and contact details

Disaster Management and Preparation 

We have a page dedicated to Disaster Management and Preparation where you can find links to agencies providing information on: 

• How to prepare for a disaster
• Where to go to reach higher ground 
• Bloomfield Bridge Flood alert system

We also provide a copy of our  Local Disaster Management Plan(PDF, 2MB).  

Indigenous Knowledge Centre (Library) 

Now located in the former Charlies Tourism Centre the Indigenous Knowledge Centre provides our community with access to reading and reference material, historical information and the internet. The library also runs after school programs for our community’s younger members.  To learn more visit our website

Healthy animals in the Community 

The Council is committed to helping people look after their animals to improve pet wellbeing and minimise disease that can also spread to humans. Find out more on our Caring for your Pets page

Primary Healthcare 

The Wujal Wujal Health Centre provides primary healthcare and clinical care, telehealth, dental and emergency services to the people of Wujal Wujal and visitors from other communities.  The clinic employs several registered nurses and a number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.  There are weekly doctor and specialist visits Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am to 4pm. 

You can find out more about services and opening times on the Health Centre’s website. 

Radio Service 

Our community can stay in touch with local news and events via our Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Service (RIBS). RIBS is one of the most important communication tools for isolated remote indigenous communities. Wujal Wujal RIBS provides up-to-date weather, tide and flood warning information, crucial to the inhabitants and visitors to our communities – some in isolated remote areas.  Find out more

To learn more about our financial planning and tracking against our plan the following documents may be of interest to you. 

Budget 

Out budget is our financial plan that outlines our expected income and expenses over a specific period, helping us manage our money and achieve our financial goals. It allows us to track where our money goes and make informed spending decisions. You can view the budget

Annual Report 

Our Annual Report provides an assessment of our overall performance against our Budget, our Corporate and Operational Plans. In our Annual Report you will also find the Community Finance Report which is an easy-to-understand summary of our financial status and achievements. 

The Annual Report is published every year and you will be able to find all the reports on the Publications and Reports section of our Corporate Information page on our website. 

Council documents its priorities and assessment of our performance against these priorities in our Corporate Documents.  You may find the following documents informative:  

Annual Report

Our Annual Report provides a summary of the past year’s activities and how we did. You can select any report from as far back as 2011 through to the most recent one on our Corporate Information page on our website.

Corporate Plan 

Our Corporate Plan outlines our mission, objectives and values. It provides a summary of the key foundation areas of Council and the objectives for each area as shown in the example illustrated here: 

You can view the Corporate Plan on our webpage.

Operational Plan 

Our Operational Plan describes the specific steps we plan to undertake during the current financial period to achieve our strategic objectives. You can view the Operational Plan in the Publications and Reports page on our website. 

Local Disaster Management Plan 

Our Local Disaster Management Plan is available on our Publications and Reports page on our website or you could learn more about preparing for a disaster and the steps we have taken to prepare on our Disaster Management page on our website.

Decisions on strategic matters of importance are made during the monthly Council Meetings. 

These meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend.

Your attendance will be recorded by the secretary and you are required to remain silent and non-participatory during the duration of the meeting. 

You can learn more about attending a meeting on our site in the Council Meetings and Agenda section.

The Queensland Model Meeting Procedures are available on our Policies page.

You can view and download the agenda and minutes for all council meetings from that same page. 

Policies are divided into three broad categories 

Statutory Policies are required by legislation as part of Council’s business operations. These policies may also articulate the principles which provide instruction across key strategic areas. Statutory Policies are approved and adopted by Council. 

Council (Strategic) Policies have a direct impact on the community. Council (Strategic) Policies are approved and adopted by Council. 

Administrative Policies provide direction for operational and internal management of the day to day operations of Council. These policies do not have a direct impact on the community. Administrative Policies are approved by the Chief Executive Officer. 

All Statutory and Strategic Policies are available to view on the council website on our Policies page. 

Administrative Policies are not required to be listed on our website, but we may be able to provide you with a printed copy of any policy if you ask our customer service team. 

Right to Information & Privacy

Information about accessing Council documents, making Right to Information (RTI) applications, and how Council manages personal information under privacy legislation.

▶ See Right to Information & Privacy page

Disclosure Log

A record of documents released under formal RTI applications, published in accordance with legislative requirements.

▶ View our Disclosure Log(PDF, 178KB)  here

Public Interest Disclosure (PID)

Council maintains a Disclosure Log in accordance with the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld). The Disclosure Log provides access to documents that have been released following formal Right to Information (RTI) applications, supporting transparency and accountability while protecting privacy and confidentiality.

Purpose of the Disclosure Log

The Disclosure Log enables members of the public to access information that has previously been released by Council under the RTI Act. Documents are published unless it would be unreasonable to do so, including where information:

• contains personal information;
• is confidential, exempt or excluded material; or
• is culturally sensitive or otherwise inappropriate for public release.

What is published

The Disclosure Log generally includes:

• non‑personal documents released under formal RTI applications; and
• a summary of the information released.

Council may remove or redact information from documents prior to publication to ensure compliance with privacy and legislative requirements.

Disclosure Log Register

The register below provides a summary of RTI decisions and documents released by Council.

If no documents have been released during the reporting period, this will be noted in the register. This register is updated at least quarterly.

Access to documents

Where documents are available for release, they may be published on Council’s website or provided on request. If you are seeking access to information that is not listed in the Disclosure Log, you may:

contact Council to discuss administrative access; or

make a formal application under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld).

Privacy and cultural considerations

Council is committed to balancing openness with the protection of personal information, confidentiality and cultural considerations. Not all information released to RTI applicants is suitable for publication.

Last reviewed: May 2026

Council is committed to openness and accountability in its procurement activities.

In accordance with Council’s Procurement Policy and good governance principles, Council publishes a Contractors List for contracts with an approved value of $200,000 or more (excluding GST).

Purpose of the Contractors List

The Contractors List provides the community with information about significant contracts entered into by Council. It supports transparency in Council’s use of public funds while respecting commercial confidentiality and legislative requirements.

What information is published

For each contract meeting the publication threshold, the Contractors List may include:

• the financial year in which the contract was approved
• the name of the contractor or supplier
• a brief description of the goods, services or works provided
• the approved contract value (or estimated value, where applicable)
• the contract start and end dates

Council does not publish information where disclosure would be unlawful, unreasonable, or contrary to the public interest.

Contractors List Register

The Contractors List Register is updated periodically and reflects contracts approved by Council or under delegated authority.

If no contracts meet the publication threshold for a reporting period, this will be noted accordingly.

Further information

If you require additional information about a contract listed above, you may contact Council. Access to supporting documents may be provided administratively or may be subject to an application under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld).

Council undertakes procurement activities in accordance with legislative requirements and Council policy to ensure fairness, transparency, value for money and ethical conduct.

This page provides information for suppliers and contractors about Council’s procurement processes and current tender opportunities.

Procurement principles

Council procurement is guided by the following principles:

• value for money;
• open and effective competition;
• accountability and transparency;
• ethical behaviour and integrity; and
• compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

Doing business with Council

Suppliers and contractors are encouraged to register on Council’s procurement platform to receive notifications of tender and quotation opportunities. Council uses VendorPanel to advertise tenders and invite suppliers to quote. Vendor Panel Public Tenders

Current tenders

All tender documentation and submissions must be accessed and lodged via VendorPanel. If there are no current tenders open, this will be indicated on VendorPanel.

Purchasing terms and conditions

All suppliers and contractors are required to comply with Council’s Purchasing Terms and Conditions. These terms apply to the supply of goods, services and works and form part of Council purchase orders and contracts.

Procurement policy

Council’s procurement activities are governed by its Procurement Policy, which outlines requirements, approval thresholds and processes.

▶ View Procurement Policy(PDF, 362KB)

Last reviewed: May 2026

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Council uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems to support community safety, protect Council assets and facilities, and assist with incident management. CCTV systems are operated in accordance with Council policy and relevant privacy legislation.

Purpose of CCTV

CCTV may be used to:

• enhance public and workplace safety;
• deter and detect unlawful or inappropriate behaviour;
• protect Council buildings, infrastructure and assets; and
• assist with investigations of incidents or complaints.

Where CCTV is used

CCTV cameras may be installed in and around Council‑owned buildings, facilities and other identified public areas. Signage is displayed in areas where CCTV is in operation.

Privacy and management

Council manages CCTV systems in accordance with privacy legislation and Council policy. CCTV footage:

• is accessed only by authorised officers;
• is used only for lawful and approved purposes; and
• is stored securely to prevent unauthorised access, use or disclosure.

CCTV footage is retained only for as long as required in accordance with approved retention requirements.

Access to CCTV footage

Access to CCTV footage is strictly controlled. Requests for access to CCTV footage must be made through:

• a Right to Information (RTI) application; or
• an Information Privacy (IP) application, where the footage contains your personal information.

Council cannot release CCTV footage through informal or administrative access.

Last reviewed: May 2026

Information on how to lodge a complaint or provide feedback, and access to Council’s de‑identified Complaints Register summary.

▶ See Complaints page