Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) is a Martu organisation, established in 2009 as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. KJ was created by Martu to work, strengthen and sustain their communities.
Guided by the goals set by Martu Elders at its beginning, KJ aims to:
support Martu to look after culture and country
build a viable economy in Martu communities; and
build pathways for young Martu to a healthy future.
“Martu are strong. Martu have the knowledge. With KJ, Martu are looking after their country the right way. We should keep going. When the old people are finished, the young people must keep going, looking after country. All the future generations should be working to look after country, burning the right way, looking after rock wallabies and digging out waterholes.”
Our impact
KJ’s programs assist Martu to engage with their country, share and learn cultural knowledge, and learn about the mainstream world. These on-country programs have generated transformative change across Martu communities, with a wide range of social, economic and cultural outcomes.
Our values
KJ has worked for over a decade with Martu, and recognise that in this cross-cultural interface, Martu have their specific skills and knowledge, while non-Martu have different skills and knowledge. Working closely together blends and uses both sets of competencies to produce the best results.
Board and governance
KJ’s Board has 12 Martu directors and three advisory directors. KJ has put in place a number of tools and measures to ensure good governance, and simultaneously, to give Martu the capacity to take more effective control of the management of the organisation.
Work with us
At KJ, we have a real passion for what we do. Whether working in finance, admin or land management, you’ll be part of a team who considers their work to be so much more than just a job.