Location
Western Australia
Population
500
Distance to Nearest Town
3 hours along Tanami to Halls Creek in remote East Kimberley
Postal Address
Piriwa Op Shop PMB 8 via Halls Creek WA 6770

Looma Community Opshop

Looma is a small, remote Indigenous community located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 120 km southeast of Derby and around 2,500 km north of Perth. The community is situated on Nyikina and Mangala Country, and has three language groups Walmajarri, Nyikina and Mangala and also others. Looma is home to about 500 residents.

The community is nestled between the Fitzroy River and the Oscar Ranges, surrounded by red earth, rocky outcrops, and expansive savannah woodlands. This picturesque setting provides a striking backdrop to the daily life of the residents and reflects the deep connection they have with the land. The name “Looma” also Known as Lungurra originates from a Walmajarri word meaning “blue tongue lizard.” A traditional legend tells of a Looma (Lungurra ) lizard escaping a great flood with its children, a story still cherished within the community.

The Looma community has strong cultural ties, with a deep connection to the land and traditional practices. Like many remote communities, it faces challenges related to access to services, education, and employment opportunities. Despite this, the community works to maintain its rich cultural heritage while striving for sustainable development and improvements in quality of life.

Looma has its own school, the Looma Remote Community School, which provides education for children from kindergarten to high school. The community is also supported by various local organisations and government initiatives aimed at enhancing health, well-being, and social infrastructure. With its beautiful natural surroundings and cultural vibrancy, Looma stands as an important hub for the preservation of Aboriginal traditions and the fostering of community resilience.

Items we need most:

Women’s clothing size 8 to 28
Dress
Shorts
Shirt, Tops, Blouse
Skirt
Shoes size 4 to 10
Bags
Sleepwear
Babies and toddlers
clothing/footwear / backpack or travel bag
Baby size 0 to 3 years boys and girls
Dress, onesies, shorts skirt, top, leggings
New born clothes
Baby blanket/ towels
Kid’s clothing formal / casual wear
Boys size 4 to 10
Shorts
Shirts
Jeans/ trousers
Caps/hats
Footwear all size
Sleepwear
Girls size 4 to 10
Skirt
Shorts
Shirt/tops/blouse
Dress
Footwear all size
Sleepwear
Singlets, tops, cliff shirts,
Short
Jeans/ trousers
Sleepwear
Kitchen stuff
Manchester
Towels
Sheets SB, DB, QB, KB
Doona, blanket
Curtains
Table clothes
Pillow Cases
Jewellery
Toys

If it’s possible footballs and also footy boots our community is very passionate about footy from young and old!

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