About Hinchinbrook Shire Community Directory
The Hinchinbrook Community Directory caters to the communities of Ingham, Lucinda, Forrest Beach and the rural hinterland of north Queensland. The region is noted for its sugarcane fields, Hinchinbrook Island National Park, waterfalls and Italian heritage. The directory brings together contact details for health and social services, sporting associations, cultural organisations, schools, child care, volunteer groups and council facilities, supporting both local residents and tourists exploring the Hinchinbrook area.
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The directory for Hinchinbrook highlights a broad range of health care, accommodation support, crisis and emergency assistance, disability services, and welfare programmes provided by local hospitals, clinics and service agencies, complemented by visiting specialists. Residents can also find listings for community clubs and interest groups, arts and creative societies, sports and recreation clubs, education and training providers, child and youth services, cultural and migrant services, environmental and conservation groups and religious or philosophical organisations. While key services like medical centres, schools and community halls are available locally, some specialised support such as legal assistance, advocacy and advanced health care is often delivered through visiting services or accessed via the nearest regional city.
Hinchinbrook Shire Area
Hinchinbrook Shire features the sugar town of Ingham, Hinchinbrook Island National Park and fertile floodplains along the Herbert River. Italian heritage infuses local culture and cuisine, and the region produces some of Australia’s finest cane and seafood. Locals know the best way to experience the shire is to hike to the base of Wallaman Falls, the country’s highest single‑drop waterfall, and to wander the boardwalks of the TYTO Wetlands to spot herons and jacanas among the lilies.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has an approximate area of 11,000 km².
It is comprised of parts of the state electorates of Hinchinbrook and Townsville.