About Napranum Aboriginal Shire Community Directory
The Napranum Community Directory supports the Aboriginal community of Napranum on the western Cape York Peninsula, just south of Weipa. Formerly known as Weipa South, the community was established in the 1960s and maintains strong cultural heritage and a growing population. The directory consolidates contact information for health clinics, schools, community programs, cultural and language services, sporting clubs, employment and training providers and local government facilities, helping residents and visitors find support within the community.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Napranum 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.
Napranum Area
Located just south of Weipa on western Cape York, Napranum is a coastal Aboriginal community surrounded by bush and beaches. The economy revolves around local government, contracting and cultural tourism. Locals invite visitors on Pennefather River cultural tours to learn about bush foods and history, and on weekends families camp at secluded Nanum Creek beach, fishing and cooking fresh catch over open fires under the Milky Way.
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council has an approximate area of 2,000 km².
It is within the state electorate of Cook.
Napranum Community Directory
The directory provides up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Napranum area.
