About Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Community Directory
The Palm Island Community Directory serves the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire located on the Great Palm Island group off the coast of Townsville. Known as Bwgcolman by its residents, Palm Island has a complex history and a strong focus on self‑determination and cultural revival. The directory provides contact information for health and mental health services, schools, cultural and language programs, community organisations, sporting clubs, employment services and council facilities, supporting residents and visitors to connect with resources that enhance wellbeing and celebrate the island’s culture.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Palm Island 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.
Palm Island Region
Palm Island, known locally as Bwgcolman, sits off Townsville in the Great Palm group and is home to a vibrant Aboriginal community. Palm trees fringe the turquoise bay, and fishing and arts sustain residents. Locals are proud of the Bwgcolman Cultural Centre, which chronicles the island’s complex history and triumphs, and many snorkel among coral gardens just metres offshore where colourful fish and sea turtles abound.
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council has an approximate area of 69 km².
It is within the state electorate of Townsville.
Palm Island Community Directory
The directory provides up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Palm Island area.
