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Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation

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Legal Structure
Indigenous Corporation (CATSI)
State
NT
Listed In
1 directory

About

Delivered $3.1M across 14 government contracts for 5+ buyers.

Registered Charity

This social enterprise is also a registered charity with the ACNC:

Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation
ABN 81688672692

Delivery Evidence

Govt Contracts
14
Total Value
$3.1M
Buyers
5+
Largest Contracts
CSIRO, 2016
$1.0M
NCD09665National Indigenous Australians Agency, 2020
$347K
PCON_GEN-CD004132-0Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, 2014
$330K
PCON_COND-CD007083-0Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, 2017
$330K
C000000897Services Australia, 2006
$227K
Top Buyers
CSIRO · $1.0MNational Indigenous Australians Agency · $799KDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet · $660KServices Australia · $227KAttorney-General's Department · $216K

Source: AusTender public contract notices. Values can include amendments and may not equal cash paid in a single year.

Program Evidence

Programs this organisation runs that the Australian Living Map of Alternatives (ALMA) has documented — with the cited studies and measured outcomes behind them. ALMA's evidence assessment, linked by ABN; not a CivicGraph endorsement.

Programs
3
Cited Studies
4
Measured Outcomes
4
Central Australian Youth Link-Up Service (CAYLUS)
Community-Led
2 cited studies2 measured outcomes
ALMA assessment: Untested (theory/pilot stage)verified
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Cited Evidence
Community-led research · Participatory evaluation with Tiwi community
Effect: Large positive2019Menzies School of Health Research

Community-led diversion reduced youth offending by 50%. Cultural activities (hunting, ceremony, language) central to success. Elder involvement key protective factor. Young people reported increased connection to culture and identity.

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Policy analysis · Government expenditure analysis using administrative data on child-related spending
Effect: Not measuredProductivity Commission

Government commissioned study examining expenditure on children in the Northern Territory, likely including data on Tangentyere Council youth programs and their funding/costs within broader child expenditure analysis.

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Measured Outcomes
Diversion from justice system

Number of youth diverted from formal justice system: 591 youth diverted in 2023

Reduced substance use

Self-reported substance use data and/or clinical assessments pre/post intervention, collected at intake and 3-month intervals

Tangentyere Town Camp Youth Hubs
Prevention
1 cited study2 measured outcomes
ALMA assessment: Indigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)
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Cited Evidence
Community-led research · Community-led evaluation across 28 on-country and cultural programs
Effect: Large positive2024Lowitja Institute

Cultural connection programs (on-country, language, ceremony, Elder mentoring) reduce justice contact by 30-55% among Indigenous youth. Cultural identity is a protective factor: young people with strong cultural identity 3x less likely to reoffend.

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Measured Outcomes
Diversion from justice system

Proportion of program participants who access support services.

Community safety

Number of young people participating in program activities.

Community Night and Youth Patrol Service - Alice Springs
Prevention
1 cited study
ALMA assessment: Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)
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Cited Evidence
Community-led research · Evaluation of 15 community patrol programs across remote/regional Australia
Effect: Large positive2023Australian Institute of Criminology

Community night patrols reduce youth crime incidents by 20-35% in serviced areas. Aboriginal-led patrols show 50% better community acceptance. Patrols most effective as part of broader community safety strategy.

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Source: Australian Living Map of Alternatives (ALMA), a curated evidence base of community programs. Programs are linked to this organisation by ABN; a program may be delivered by another part of the organisation.

Grant Funding

$11.1Macross 4 tracked grants (2024-25–2024-25)
NIAA 1.1 - Jobs Land and the Economy — 2024-25 · employment
$5.3M
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$2.7M
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$2.5M
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$580K

Source: public funding datasets tracked by CivicGraph. Coverage is partial — this is a floor, not a total.

Open Funding Matches

For this enterprise — open grants it could apply for. Not part of buyer due diligence.

Micro Business Enterprises Project — NOVA PERIS FOUNDATION LIMITED · closes 30 June 2026indigenousenterprise
to $50K
Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) — NIAA · closes 30 June 2026indigenousaboriginal
to $500K
Gamescom 2026 Market Travel Program — NSW Government · closes 26 June 2026indigenousenterprise
to $5K
Household Problem Waste Education Funding 2026-2027 — NSW Government · closes 29 June 2026indigenousenterprise
to $200K
Aged Care Supported Accommodation Program (ACSAP) – Statewide Provider Grant 2026-2031 — NSW Government · closes 30 June 2026indigenousenterprise
to $1.4M
Social Enterprise Capability Building Grants — Department of Social Services · closes 30 June 2026enterpriseindigenous
to $120K

Automated match on sector and location against open grants tracked by CivicGraph. Eligibility is not assessed — always check each grant's criteria.

Sectors

Geographic Focus
NT

Place Context

LGAAlice Springs
RemotenessRemote Australia
SEIFA Decile5/10
Community Controlled

Verification

verified

ORIC-registered Indigenous corporation, ABN matched

Tier reflects the strength of external verification, not how “social” an enterprise is. Marks belong to their issuing bodies. Checked June 2026.

Data Sources

ORIC Register(Mar 2026)
Enriched: 28 May 2026(low)
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