The Gascoyne region is home to Burringurrah, a small but culturally significant Aboriginal community located near the majestic Mount Augustus. Inhabited by the Wajarri Yamatji people, Burringurrah holds a special place in the history of Royal Life Saving’s Remote Pools program as the site of the very first pool, established in 1999. Since then, the community pool has served as a cornerstone for promoting health, safety, and social connection — setting the foundation for a program that now reaches communities across Western Australia.

Burringurrah

Located around 480 kilometres east of Carnarvon, Burringurrah is a remote community nestled near Mount Augustus, the world's largest monocline. Home to approximately 200 residents, the community belongs to the Wajarri Yamatji people who maintain deep cultural ties to the land. Burringurrah holds special significance as the site of the very first Remote Pools project, with the swimming pool established in 1999.