Coolbellup is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia, located within the local government area of the City of Cockburn. The original inhabitants were an aboriginal tribe from the Swan River who made their campsites along Perth's central lakes to avoid the salty lakes closer to the coast. 16 aboriginal campsites have been found in the City of Cockburn.

Key Features and Activities

• Sunday worship

Contact

Rev Sealin Garlett
PO Box 4086
Coolbellup WA 6163

4 Malvolio Road
Coolbellup WA 6163

(08) 9314 2412 Ph
Mob 0439 362 805

The community of Mowanjum is located about 10km south east of the town of Derby in the West Kimberley. Its population is about 400. The main groups there are Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunambal - people of the Wandjina. The meaning of Mowanjum is "settled at last" or "on firm ground".

Key Features and Activities

• The community began its life as a Presbyterian Mission at Port George IV (North-West coast of Kimberley) in 1912, moving to nearby Kunmunya in 1916, then to Wotjalum in 1951, then to 'Old' Mowanjum in 1956 and to the current Mowanjum in 1978/9. The Derby area is not the traditional country of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin or Wunambal.
• The ministry features weekly worship and pastoral and spiritual care to the wider community. Members perform community work which includes art development, language, cultural heritage, land rights and the work of the council. 
• Until recently they have been led by a Community Minister. Sadly he died in 2006. Now is a time of transition to the unknown future. 
• The place of worship has been very run down and recent work has been done to restore some dignity to that space. 
• The small NRCC Congregation is part of the West Kimberly Area Ministry Council.
  

Contact:

Ms Alison Burgu 08 9193 1460
PO Box 130
Derby WA 6728
Tel (08) 9191 2700

Waroona is located on South Western Highway, 113 km south of Perth between Pinjarra and Harvey. It lies at the foot of the Darling Range and has a population of about 1,800. Agriculture (including dairying) and tourism are the major economic activities, and an irrigation system from the Drakesbrook Weir waters the town and nearby agricultural areas. Every October the town hosts the Waroona Agricultural Show.

Waroona has a recreation centre and two public sports ovals. Until the 1990s, an abattoir operated from the town, but one in nearby Harvey now fulfils this purpose, and some Waroona residents work there. Shopping needs are met by local businesses and supermarkets. Nearby Waroona Dam and Drakesbrook Weir are now popular tourist/picnic spots and camping grounds, offering activities such as canoeing and water-skiing. Several heritage trails and art and craft shops are also located in Waroona.

Key Ministry Activities:

• Sunday mixed congregation worship services held both in the morning and evening;

Contact

Minister: Rev. Sealin Garlett
Rev Sealin Garlett
PO Box 4086
Coolbellup WA 6163

4 Malvolio Road
Coolbellup WA 6163

Tel: (08) 9314 2412 Ph
Mob: 0439 362 805