REACTIVATION OF

Gurridi

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a varied and resilient landscape

including beaches, sandhills, saltpans, marsh, forest, estuaries and native grasslands that support cultural use and future activity.

healthy country with cultural burning maintained

requiring only targeted clearing and weed control to strengthen land management.

strong potential for land-based enterprise

cattle breeding and grazing

on native grasslands,

supported by rich

biodiversity across the site.

Well placed for action and connection

with an airstrip and an estuary channel

that provides the most

practical travel route between

Mornington Island and the

mainland.

OUR PHASED APPROACH TO REACTIVATION

Making Gurridi Safe, Usable and Ready for Work

PHASE ONE
Underway

Reactivating Gurridi begins with restoring the outstation so it can safely support regular cultural, community and land management activity. Our early works are to secure the site through essential repairs to buildings and land clearing around them, access, services and the airstrip.

This phase also includes the initial reactivation of the property for running cattle, creating short-term stock work opportunities for local people and building pathways into training and practical skill development.

All activity in this phase will be supported by structured pathways from Doomadgee that link to training, community service and return-to-community programs.

Building the Infrastructure for Ongoing Activity

PHASE TWO
2027

Phase two strengthens Gurridi with the facilities needed for reliable, year-round operations. This includes communal spaces for training and meetings, improved accommodation, accessible ablutions, upgraded fencing and enhanced site services that support cattle work, cultural activity and land management.

These improvements create a stable base for cultural use, structured skill development, pastoral work and day-to-day operations.

Growing Long-Term Cultural and Economic Opportunities

PHASE THREE
2028 Onwards

Phase three focuses on future cultural and economic activity. Enterprise spaces, improved access and permanent accommodation will support long-term development in areas such as land management contracts, cultural tourism, workshops, small enterprise and expanded pastoral activity.

This phase also positions Gurridi as a key transit point between Doomadgee and Mornington Island. Reliable access and accommodation create opportunities for transport, logistics, cultural tourism and service delivery that can generate long-term economic benefits for the region.

Through this work, Gurridi is restored to full function and becomes a strong cultural and economic asset for future generations

OUR PARTNERS

PARTNERING

The reactivation of Gurridi is supported by the Gurridi Traditional Land Trust, Gunawuna Jungai and METIO.

The Gurridi Traditional Land Trust provides cultural authority and stewardship of the outstation, ensuring all activity remains grounded in Traditional Owner responsibility.

Gunawuna Jungai supports the coordination and operations that make work on Country possible, including logistics, travel preparation and links to training, community service and employment pathways through its Justice Reinvestment program.

METIO provides planning support, helping guide the staged reactivation of Gurridi in line with community priorities. We welcome conversations about partnership

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