Yandeyarra Community is located in the Pilbara region. The Community is on the bank of the Yule River, which regularly floods during the wet season.
The community is 42kms off the Great Northern Highway. Flash floods can occur on the track and in surrounding areas.
Generally a 4WD is needed, particularly during November – April. There is no fuel station or shop. Residents and visitors need to be completely self-sufficient. ____________________________________________________________
Community Administration
Yandeyarra Office Contact: Megan Boylan (Community Development Officer)
Ph: 08) 9176 4883
Mugarinya Community is run by a Coumminty Council, made up of 12 members. The Chairperson position is currently vacant.
The Community is now coordinated by a Community Development Officer, who was appointed in August 2019.
The community is being advised Pilbara Accounting Services (Sam Gallati) and FreoLaw (Sally Reine), and these organisations have been employed for many years.
All visitors should contact the Yandeyarra Community Office on 9176 4883.
The community in on a Native Reserve so non-Aboriginal people must get permission before entering. Permits can be obtained online through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (formerly Department of Aboriginal Affairs).
Services
The community is has an Administration Block / Office, a Department of Health Medical Clinic, School, and a Royal Life Saving Pool.
Essential Services: All power, water and rubbish services are coordinated by Pilbara Meta Maya. Al Robertson is the Essential Services Officer for Pilbara Meta Maya and is based in the community.
Clinic: Residents have access to a Royal Flying Doctor Service Doctor and WA Country Health Service Nurse on Wednesdays from approximately 10am to 2pm. If there is an emergency at any other time, you must contact RFDS or visit the Hedland Health Campus in South Hedland.
Pool: The Yandeyarra Pool is open from 2pm – 6pm (closed Friday). Managed by Royal Life Saving, the swimming pool is a great way to cool off in the hot afternoon and runs a range of activities for children and adults. The pool is open from September – April.
Shop: Since early 2019, Yandeyarra no longer has a shop. Previously, there was a privately operated shop that supplies general provisions including fuel and takeaway meals for the community. There is now no access to groceries or fuel in the community.
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News
Atlas Iron – Community TV Donation
TV Donation from Wodgina and Mount Dove
Yandeyarra Community is very appreciative of the generous donation of TVs from Wodgina and Mount Dove mine sites.
In October 2016, the mine sites organised a delivery to the community, and were grateful to receive TVs with set top boxes and remotes.
As Yandeyarra Community does not have a TV signal, the USB ports on the TVs are very useful for watching DVDs and gaming.
Huge thanks to all the Atlas Iron staff at Wodgina and Mount Dove for their effort and donation, and for their ongoing support of the school and the community.
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Mobile Telephone Service – Arrived December 2018!
Thanks to the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program and the WA Government’s Regional Telecommunications Project, Yandeyarra Community finally received mobile phone reception in December 2018! Yandeyarra was one of many locations across WA to receive support under through the project.
The signal tower was switched on, on the day of the 2018 community Christmas Party, which was an extra special surprise perfectly suited to the event.
Prior to the tower being built, Yandeyarra did not have any access to phone or internet services. The mobile tower has made a significant difference in the lives of all community members and visitors, who can now access the internet and phone services. The mobile tower provides 4G service in the community and 3G in surrounding area.