About Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Community Directory
The Pormpuraaw Community Directory is an online hub for the remote Aboriginal community of Pormpuraaw on the western Cape York Peninsula. Located near the Edward River, the community is home to Kugu and Wik people and is renowned for contemporary Aboriginal art. The directory consolidates contact details for health clinics, schools, cultural and language programs, community organisations, sporting clubs, employment services and council facilities, helping residents maintain connections and visitors learn about services in the community.
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They provide a central online platform where individuals can easily find local services, community programs, and events tailored to their needs.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Pormpuraaw 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.
Pormpuraaw Area
Pormpuraaw community lies on the banks of the Edward River on the western Cape and is renowned for its vibrant ghost net sculptures made from discarded fishing nets. Fishing and ranger programs provide livelihoods, and wetlands support crocodiles, turtles and brolgas. Locals invite visitors to their art and culture centre where contemporary works repurpose marine debris, and spend quiet afternoons watching the tide ebb and flow at the river mouth while casting lines for barramundi.
Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council has an approximate area of 4,400 km².
It is within the state electorate of Cook.
Pormpuraaw Community Directory
The directory provides up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Pormpuraaw area.
