Info Hubs in the Mckinlay Shire

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

Julia Creek

Find Local & Visiting Services in Mckinlay Shire

Health, emergency and welfare services in the McKinlay 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.

McKinlay Shire Area

McKinlay Shire straddles the Matilda Way in north‑west Queensland and includes the service town of Julia Creek. Cattle grazing dominates the open downs, while opal mining and tourism add diversity. Residents unwind in the artesian bath houses at Julia Creek caravan park, where mineral‑rich water is piped into private tubs at sunset, and travellers often stop at the rustic Walkabout Creek Hotel in nearby McKinlay to sip a cold drink and see memorabilia from the film Crocodile Dundee.