Info Hubs in the Burke Shire

They provide a central online platform where individuals can easily find local services, community programs, and events tailored to their needs.

Burketown

Find Local & Visiting Services in Burke Shire

Health, emergency and welfare services in the Burke area include small health clinics, visiting doctors and specialists, crisis and counselling hotlines, accommodation support and welfare assistance programmes. The directory also lists community clubs and interest groups, arts and creative projects, sports and recreation clubs, youth programmes, cultural and migrant services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical organisations, alongside education, training and employment services. Because this shire is remote, many specialist services such as allied health care, legal assistance and disability or youth support are delivered by visiting providers or regional outreach, while local community organisations and volunteers offer daily support and cultural activities.

Burke Shire Area

On the southern shore of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Burke Shire encompasses wide savannah, tidal salt pans and the small service town of Burketown. The region is sparsely populated, with grazing and fishing underpinning the economy and road trips requiring self‑sufficiency and respect for country. Insiders know that spring brings the rare Morning Glory cloud rolling across the Gulf at dawn, best seen from the local airstrip, and that carved boab trees along the Albert River offer a quiet window into ancient stories if you take time to look.