Pormpur Paanthu Aboriginal Corporation (PPAC) was founded in 1991 by Myrtle Foote and May Baillie. Initially, PPAC was established to provide emergency shelter accommodation for women and children affected by domestic and family violence. This service is still provided today in a new $2.5 million emergency shelter accommodation. Since 1991, many additional services and programs have been added to PPAC’s health and wellbeing community focus, in 2025 due to the Expansion of services now provided for the needs of the community we changed our name to Pormpur Ngamplin Pam Mongthak (PNPM)

Pormpur Ngamplin Pam Mongthak is a community controlled organisation that provides culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Pormpuraaw.

We are governed by a local Aboriginal Board of Directors and operates with strong community accountability and cultural respect. PNPM delivers a range of services aimed at strengthening families and community wellbeing, including:

• Child care services

• Homelessness and temporary accommodation support

• Domestic and family violence intervention and counselling

• Alcohol and other drug counselling

• Crisis and responsive care

• Family support and advocacy

• Youth and children’s programs

All services are delivered using evidence-based and culturally safe approaches.