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Developing East Arnhem

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Vision and mission

Vision

DEAL shares an optimistic long-term vision for East Arnhem:

  • A resilient East Arnhem economy
  • Nhulunbuy as a sustainable regional centre
  • Yolŋu are leaders and partners in economic life

Mission

Our mission is to drive economic development in East Arnhem to promote the resilience of the region and opportunity for its people.

  • We lead collaboration across the region, as trusted partners to businesses, governments and traditional owners.
  • We unlock creative opportunities for development, guided by evidence.
  • We are a front door for investment in East Arnhem and independent advocates for the region.

Overview

Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) is an independent not-for-profit company with an experienced Board of Directors.

DEAL was established in November 2014, in response to Rio Tinto’s decision to curtail production at the Gove alumina refinery.

DEAL received seed funding of $2 million from each of its Members: the Northern Territory Government and Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto also transferred 250 properties in Nhulunbuy, for DEAL to provide housing for eligible businesses and organisations and generate income to invest in the region.

Overview

Our areas

East Arnhem has a spectacular landscape, with rugged coastlines, remote islands and some of the world’s most biodiverse habitats, covering a total land area of 33,446km2 and with an estimated population of 13,565, almost 80% of whom are Yolŋu.

The town of Nhulunbuy, on the Gove Peninsula, is the largest centre in the region. A vibrant community with a high standard of services, Nhulunbuy operates as a service and business hub for the region.

The region has six other main communities, and a network of homelands. The six other main communities in the region are Milingimbi in the Crocodile Islands, Galiwin’ku on Elcho Island, Ramingining on the edge of the Arafura Swamp, Gapuwiyak on the shores of Lake Evella, and Yirrkala and Gunyaŋara on the Gove Peninsula.

Our Areas

Strategic Plan

Since DEAL’s first Strategic Plan in 2015, the story of East Arnhem has been about resilience and opportunity. As we look to build on this success over the next five years, we also need to lay the foundations for a longer-term regional vision.

DEAL’s Strategic Plan for 2020-2025 is ambitious and anticipates the new challenges East Arnhem will face between now and 2035. Our work under this Strategic Plan will lay the foundations, in partnership with others, for a prosperous and sustainable future for the East Arnhem region.

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Our Team

Board

Michael Morley

Chair

Michael has a wide range of operational and strategic experience having worked in Australia, the UK and Europe...

Dr Helen Garnett

Director

Dr Helen Garnett is a Northern Territory local with over 25 years spent transforming technical innovation...

Ian Smith

Director

Ian Smith AM is Joint Managing Partner of corporate advisory consultancy Bespoke Approach and a Senior Adviser...

Jo-Anne Scarini

Director

Jo-Anne Scarini has a strong passion for northern Australia having spent over two decades living and working...

Our Team

Paul Dobing

CEO

Paul commenced as DEAL’s CEO in November 2021 bringing over 30 years of experience...

Chris Gillies

Industry Development Facilitator

Chris joined the DEAL team in 2020 with diversified experience and a sound understanding of the region...

Sarah Mitchell

Operations Officer

As an East Arnhem local Sarah has a strong understanding, connection and love for the region...

Ryley Heap

Tourism Development Officer

Ryley is an experienced tourism professional bringing strong expertise in digital tourism...

Emma Drew

Business Support Manager

Emma is a skilled business strategist with almost two decades of experience in international development...

Rebecca Johnston

Project Officer

Rebecca has been part of the DEAL team since April 2019, starting out as Administration Officer and moving into Projects Officer in early 2021...

Lucy Marsters

Administration Officer

Lucy joined the DEAL team in June 2021 as our Administration Officer after returning to the region from Western Australia with her family...
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