Where is Amata located?
Q: Where is Amata located?
A: Amata is an Aboriginal community located in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in South Australia, between Umuwa and Nyapari. It is at the base of the Musgrave Ranges, about 250 kilometres (160 mi) west of the Stuart Highway.
Q: When was Amata established?
A: Amata was established under the name of Musgrave Park in 1961.
Q: What was the purpose of establishing Amata?
A: The purpose of establishing Amata was to take pressure off the growth of nearby Pukatja (then known as Ernabella) and to teach Aborigines how to work in the livestock industry.
Q: How many people lived at Amata during 2006 census?
A: About 319 people lived at Amata during 2006 census.
Q: What facilities are available in Amata?
A: There is a school, a general store, a health clinic, a community centre, a community church and an airstrip available in Amaxa.
Q: How often are supplies delivered to Amata?
A: Supplies are delivered once per week and mail is delivered twice per week to Amaxa.
Q: What did Tony Abbott suggest for policing atAmaxa?
A: In 2007 Tony Abbott suggested that there should be police stationed permanently atAmaxa.
