Pawa Atunmankunytjaku
Project Overview
The South Australian Government introduced charging for electricity for residents in community housing in the APY Lands, Yalata and Oak Valley starting July 2022.
MoneyMob Talkabout was engaged by the Remote Area Energy Supply (RAES) scheme, part of the Department for Energy and Mining, to develop and implement a community education and engagement program to ensure communities were ready for the introduction of electricity charging.
The Pawa Atunmankunytjaku Project provided a house-to-house education program to all households in the lead-up to the installation of smart meters and charging for electricity.
The Department of Energy and Mining has extended the engagement of Money Mob Talkabout for 2023-2024, to continue their support of householders in the APY Lands with energy efficiency and meter education. This support is being delivered by our Home Energy Support Worker and Anangu Energy Education Workers.
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ABC News Article
The Pawa Atunmankunytjaku team was recently featured in an ABC News article about the introduction of electricity charging in the APY Lands, Yalata and Oak Valley. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-07/electricity-changes-to-remote-aboriginal-communities/100440016
Home Visits Begin in Mimili and Indulkana
INDULKANA We want to thank the Indulkana Community for their cooperation during the first round of household visits from the Energy Education Workers. Shane and Ruby from Indulkana, and Ruffie from Mimili did an amazing job, and spoke with over half of the households...
Home Visits Begin in Pipalyatjara, Kalka and Amata
At the beginning of July, we started off our first round of home visits in the APY Lands. Thanks to the great work of our Energy Education Workers (EEWs), we have nearly completed the first round of home visits in Pipalyatjara, Kalka and Amata! The first visit...
EEW Training in Indulkana and Amata
For those who were unable to attend the Umuwa training session in April, the team facilitated a two day training session in Indulkana in late May. A huge thank you to our Energy Education Worker Ruby who attended the Umuwa training and was on hand to assist in the...
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Our facebook page is the best way to stay up to date with the project and when we will be in your community. We will be posting regular updates on our activities and tips on how to save energy at home.
EEW Training: What’s next?
Since completing the first training session in Umuwa, we have engaged with the Energy Education Workers to follow up on how they enjoyed the training session, if they received their wages and if they had any questions about their role or any other concerns about the...
EEW Training: Umuwa CPH and Solar Farm Tour
After a few days spent in the classroom learning about where electricity comes from, our Energy Education Workers were given the opportunity to tour the Umuwa Central Power House (CPH) and the new solar farm currently under construction. None of the workers had been...
Energy Education Worker Training
On Saturday 17 April, the Pawa Atunmankunytjaku team headed out across the APY Lands to pick up workers from every community and take them to the Umuwa Trade Training Centre for a week of paid training. On Sunday as the workers arrived, they were very happy with their...
Energy Education Worker Recruitment Success
By Lisa Rogers (Trainer/Mentor) Trainer/Mentors Ben and Lisa have been recruiting on the APY Lands for Energy Education Workers (EEW). Approximately 16 community members have signed up for the position across the lands. Don't worry if you were wanting to apply and...
Smart Meter Installations Begin
Cowell Electric are installing new Smart Meters for the SA Government on all houses, businesses and other buildings in the APY Lands, Yalata and Oak Valley. Installations will begin in March 2021. Notices with scheduled installation dates have been posted in each...