Wadeye has a population of 2,700, comprising 24 clans and seven tribes. The ethnic mix is a reminder of the thirties when missionaries persuaded indigenous groups to live together. Visitors arrive by air. The flight is over a wild and exceptionally beautiful country. On arrival, they encounter a settlement resembling a shantytown.
Unquestionably, there is high unemployment. In addition, resitents suffer overcrowding and poor hygiene. Through lack of minimally nutritional food, some children are visibly malnourished. Considering the inadequate health care centre, it is little wonder that doctors and nurses can do very little to help. It is clear that this entire situation is the result of decades of neglect, and hence unsurprising that pressure groups are urging politicians to improve living conditions for Australia's native population.
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