Timmy 'Djawa' Burarrwanga

Who is Timmy 'Djawa' Burarrwanga?

Timmy 'Djawa' Burarrwanga is an Aboriginal Australian who belongs to the Gumatj clan. He is a well-respected father, business operator, cultural leader and current Chairman of the Yirrkala Dhanbul Aboriginal Corporation, a community development organisation associated with the Bunuwal group of companies. He is also a Director of the Lanyhapuy Homelands Association, a Board member of both the Gumatj Association and Gumatj Corporation, and Chairman of Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism Aboriginal Corporation. In addition he serves on the boards of numerous other Aboriginal organisations and has lent his support to the One Laptop Per Child Australia group.