New Mapoon is one of the five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA). There are 300 residents in the New Mapoon and 2,900 in the NPA.
Nai-Beguta Agama Aboriginal Corporation was incorporated in 1992, and successfully obtained funding from the (then) Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs for the construction of a purpose-built Child Care Centre and upgrade of an existing house (gifted by New Mapoon Council). The Child Care Centre was opened in 1993 and continues to deliver quality child care services for parents.
Ensuring that our children receive quality education through our childcare services and outside care services.
Re-engage our youth through the promotion and delivery of cultural and positive development programs.
Supporting leadership in our women and men to build the capacity of our community.
Being the “employer of choice” for our community through localised workforce development strategies.