Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation

What Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation does

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation (LNAC) is the peak representative body for the Larrakia Traditional Owners of the Darwin region in Australia's Northern Territory, incorporated under the CATSI Act 2006 and regulated by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). Founded in 1998, the organization delivers a portfolio of approximately 20 community services spanning outreach and patrol services (Larrakia Patrol, HEAL, Larrakia Nation Assist), aged and disability care (including Meals on Wheels), tenancy support, family and youth programs, cultural services (Welcome to Country, cultural awareness training), and a 100% Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program conducting environmental monitoring and the annual Darwin Harbour Clean-Up. Its product portfolio includes one digital product — the NT Anti-Social Behaviour App, co-developed with the NT Government in 2021 — alongside physical delivery through four sites (Coconut Grove HQ, Darwin CBD, Palmerston, Casuarina) and mobile outreach vehicles supported by the 1800 PATROL hotline.

LNAC operates as a non-profit with a mixed revenue model anchored on government service contracts from the NT Government and federal sources for community services, aged care, and ranger programs. Secondary revenue streams include professional services fees for cultural ceremonies and training, commission-based art gallery sales (Smith Street Mall), commercial catering from Meals on Wheels, and community donations (Bunnings, Big W, Woolworths, Santos, INPEX). Pricing is largely government-set or free at point of delivery to eligible Aboriginal clients, with discrete commercial pricing only on merchandise (NAIDOC shirts at AUD $40) and art. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on partnerships with NT Government departments, health providers (Danila Dilba), NGOs (Salvation Army, YWCA, YMCA, St Vincent de Paul), and corporate sponsors, plus word-of-mouth and community events (NAIDOC Week, Garrmalang Festival). LNAC serves five primary segments: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Darwin region (600+ members from eight family groups), elderly and disabled clients (170+ aged care clients), youth aged 10-18, government and corporate organizations requiring cultural services, and the broader Darwin community via outreach. Following ORIC Special Administration in 2016-2017, LNAC emerged restructured and has since stabilized under CEO Michael Rotumah (appointed 2022) and Chair Jerome Cubillo.

Name

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation

Legal name

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://larrakia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation is the ORIC-registered peak body for the Larrakia Traditional Owners of the Darwin region, delivering community outreach, aged care, tenancy support, Indigenous ranger, and cultural services across Darwin and Palmerston in Australia's Northern Territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Community Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Support Activities for Forestry (11531)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Forestry & Indigenous Land Stewardship Services (IMAMAJAM), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• Indigenous community services
• Aged and disability care
• Outreach patrol programs
• Land and sea rangers
• Cultural awareness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Grove

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary revenue source from federal and territory government grants and service agreements for community services, aged care, patrol services, and ranger programs.
2. Community Donations and Support: Donations from businesses and community for aged care social groups and activities. Partnerships with Bunnings, Big W Casuarina, Woolworths for supplies.
3. Cultural Services: Cultural services provided for events, Welcome to Country ceremonies, and cultural awareness training. Booking fees for community centre.
4. Art Gallery Sales: Commission from sales of Indigenous artwork through the gallery in Smith Street Mall and NAIDOC merchandise including shirts sold for $40 each.
5. Meals on Wheels: Aged Care meal preparation and delivery services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation is the peak body for the Larrakia Traditional Owners of the Darwin region, delivering a portfolio of community services including patrol and outreach programs (Larrakia Patrol, HEAL, Larrakia Nation Assist, Return to Country), aged and disability care (including Meals on Wheels), tenancy support, family and kinship support, youth programs through the Palmerston Family and Cultural Centre, environmental management via 100% Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers, and cultural services such as Welcome to Country ceremonies and cultural awareness training. Services are delivered across Darwin and Palmerston through mobile patrols, dedicated centres, the 1800 PATROL hotline and formal government service agreements.

Product overview

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation is the peak body for Traditional Owners of the Darwin region, providing a comprehensive suite of community services focused on caring for land, sea, culture, and people. The organization operates as a single unified service portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include patrol and outreach programs (Larrakia Patrol, HEAL, Larrakia Nation Assist, Return to Country), aged and disability care, tenancy support, land and sea environmental management through Indigenous Rangers, and cultural services including Welcome to Country ceremonies and cultural awareness training. The organization also developed the NT Anti-Social Behaviour App as a digital product in partnership with the Northern Territory Government. Services are delivered across Darwin and Palmerston through various programs including the Palmerston Family and Cultural Centre, with approximately 65 staff members providing these interconnected community services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Larrakia Nation: Primary operating name for the organization

Products and services

• Larrakia Patrol Culturally appropriate patrol service operating in parks, streets and foreshores in Darwin and Palmerston. Patrollers diffuse anti-social behaviour, stop violence from escalating, resolve conflict and relocate people to safe places such as sobering up shelters, relatives' homes, hospitals or safe houses.
• HEAL (Healthy Engagement and Assistance in the Long Grass) Outreach program connecting homeless people and people living in long-grass camps around Darwin with essential services including Centrelink, Territory Families, NT Police, courts, hospitals and health clinics.
• Return to Country Program assisting Aboriginal people stuck in Darwin to return to their country and communities. Supports clients through the biosecurity quarantine process required for remote community re-entry. Operating since December 2002.
• Larrakia Nation Assist Day patrol program providing assistance to people sleeping rough in Darwin, helping them access community support services and reducing interactions with the criminal justice system. Operates from 5am-10am with assistance including transport to medical centres.
• Aged and Disability Care One of the largest aged care providers in the Northern Territory, serving more than 170 clients. Includes social groups, entertainment activities, home care support to help elders remain independent in their homes, and Meals on Wheels.
• Meals on Wheels Meal preparation and delivery service for aged care clients, currently preparing up to 150 hot meals daily from a small kitchen, with a commercial kitchen approved to expand services.
• Tenancy Support Program Program that helps vulnerable people avoid eviction and stay in their homes through ongoing support, education, and assistance with furniture and living needs. Helped 149 households avoid eviction in one financial year.
• Assistance with Care and Housing Support program helping vulnerable people access appropriate housing and care services.
• Family and Children's Intensive Support Intensive support program providing assistance to families and children requiring help with various family and children's services.
• Family Kinship (Minbani Bebe) Family kinship support program providing assistance related to family relationships and cultural kinship connections for community members.
• Transport Support Transportation assistance for members and clients accessing services, including transport to medical appointments, community services and other destinations.
• Larrakia Land and Sea Rangers Environmental protection service with 100% Indigenous Rangers conducting beach cleanups, marine observations and environmental monitoring on Larrakia Country. Coordinates the annual Darwin Harbour Clean-Up.
• Palmerston Family and Cultural Centre Family and cultural support centre in Palmerston providing cultural coordination, youth programs and family support services. Operates in partnership with YMCA Palmerston to deliver culturally aware support for youth aged 10-18.
• Larrakia Cultural Services Cultural services including Welcome to Country ceremonies, cultural awareness training, and booking of cultural services for organisations and visitors to Darwin.
• Larrakia Host Visitor Centre Visitor and information centre providing cultural awareness training, cultural services booking, and education about Larrakia protocols for visitors to Darwin.
• Indigenous Art Gallery (Smith Street Mall) Physical gallery in Darwin's Smith Street Mall selling Indigenous artwork and NAIDOC merchandise including shirts priced at $40 each.
• NT Anti-Social Behaviour App Mobile application created as a joint initiative between Larrakia Nation and the Northern Territory Government to make reporting anti-social behaviour easier in Darwin and Palmerston.
• Larrakia Nation Membership Membership program for descendants from the eight Larrakia family groups offering benefits such as discounts at participating businesses, travel assistance for young people, access to the community centre, letters of Aboriginality, advocacy services, and funeral vehicle assistance.
• NAIDOC Week Events Annual celebration and calendar of NAIDOC Week events including concerts, family days and community activities celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history in Darwin.

Quantifiable outcome

• 149 households avoided eviction through Tenancy Support Program in one financial year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA PalmerstoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership to provide culturally aware support for youth at YMCA Drop in Centre (PYC) in Palmerston. Larrakia Nation provides a full-time cultural coordinator who advocates for cultural interests of youth and creates engaging programs. Most youth at the centre are Indigenous and having an Indigenous person on the ground helps create a culturally safe environment. Partnership embedded in youth services for two years.
• Darwin Harbour Clean-Up PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Annual environmental cleanup coordinated by Larrakia Land and Sea Rangers. Partners include: Sealink, Santos, INPEX, Darwin City Council, Territory Natural Resource Management, Tangaroa Blue, various government departments, and community groups. Partners supply funding, services, and volunteers for the event.
• Bunnings DarwinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Regular donations of supplies for aged care social groups, crafts days, Easter and Christmas events. Part of group of organizations consistently generous with requests for fundraising activities.
• Big W CasuarinaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Consistent donations of supplies for aged care social group activities. Donated Easter eggs and supplies for elder programs.
• Woolworths BakewellminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Donations of supplies for aged care activities and events. Part of consistent donor group supporting social groups.
• Michael Long Learning and Leadership CentreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Provided free use of facilities for aged care social groups when LNAC centre was too small for social distancing during COVID.
• Department of Infrastructure, Planning and LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership through Towards Zero campaign working together to bring pedestrian fatalities to zero.
• Danila Dilba Health ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership to provide vaccinations without appointment for people living rough around Darwin through Arts in the Grass breakfast catchup. 53 clients had first vaccination and 23 are fully vaccinated through this initiative.
• NT Housing - Community Vaccination ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Tenancy Support Program worked with NT Housing's Community Vaccination Program promoting vaccinations for people living in public housing.
• YWCA DarwincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership in Wet Weather Respite program supporting vulnerable homeless population in Darwin. Larrakia Nation triggered activation of the program. Together with YWCA, Salvation Army and NT Government, ensured access to shelter, dry clothing and food during severe weather. Program assisted 90 people per day.
• Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in Wet Weather Respite program for Darwin's homeless population during severe weather events. Provided shelter, clothing and food support alongside Larrakia Nation and YWCA.
• Darwin Entertainment CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership for the inaugural Garrmalang Festival - Darwin's first multi-day Indigenous festival. Darwin Entertainment Centre invested time and money into the event. Larrakia people featured heavily in the event from performances to art exhibitions.
• Tangentyere CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Visit to counterpart organization in Alice Springs to learn about Night Patrol and Aged Care services. Staff were impressed by the way Tangentyere supports town camp residents and their Night Patrol call centre for early intervention. Organizations discuss ways to better work together.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Danila Dilba Health Service: Aboriginal community-controlled health service in the Darwin region delivering primary health care to Larrakia and other Indigenous residents. Comparable as an Aboriginal community-controlled organization partnered with Larrakia Nation on vaccination outreach.
• Tangentyere Council: Alice Springs-based Aboriginal corporation delivering Night Patrol, aged care, town camp support and cultural services. Most directly comparable Aboriginal community service organization in the NT and explicitly referenced by Larrakia Nation as a peer during their 2014 study visit.
• Central Land Council: NT Aboriginal land rights council serving Central Australia with ranger, community development and cultural programs. Closely comparable in mandate, structure under CATSI Act, and mix of government-funded service delivery.
• Northern Land Council: Statutory Aboriginal land rights body covering the Top End of the NT, including the Darwin region. Comparable as a regional Indigenous representative body delivering land management, ranger, and community programs alongside Larrakia Nation.
• Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT): Peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services in the NT. Comparable as a Darwin-based Indigenous peak body coordinating service delivery across member organizations.
• Tiwi Islands Regional Council: Local government body for the Tiwi Islands delivering community services, ranger programs and cultural initiatives to an Aboriginal population. Comparable as an Aboriginal-controlled organization delivering integrated community services.
• Muru Mittigar: Darwin-area Aboriginal corporation focused on cultural education, employment and ranger services. Closely comparable in service mix including cultural awareness training, land management, and Indigenous employment outcomes.
• Aboriginal Housing NT: NT peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled housing organizations. Comparable as an Indigenous peak body delivering tenancy-related support services in the same NT region as Larrakia Nation's Tenancy Support Program.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Darwin: Broader community services organization partnering with Larrakia Nation in the Wet Weather Respite program for homeless populations. Comparable as a Darwin-based social services provider addressing overlapping community needs.
• YMCA Northern Territory: Broader community/youth services organization partnered with Larrakia Nation at the Palmerston Drop in Centre. Comparable as a youth and community services provider delivering overlapping programs in the Darwin region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larrakia-nation-aboriginal-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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