About Torres Shire Community Directory
The Torres Community Directory serves the Torres Shire Council area at the northern tip of Queensland, which includes Thursday Island (Waiben) and nearby Prince of Wales, Horn and Hammond islands. With a blend of Torres Strait Islander and multicultural communities, the region has deep cultural traditions and acts as a gateway to Papua New Guinea. The directory lists health clinics, schools, cultural and language centres, community organisations, sporting clubs, employment services and council facilities, providing residents and visitors with a convenient way to access services and celebrate the unique culture of the Torres Shire.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Torres 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.
Torres Shire Area
Covering the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula and several nearby islands, Torres Shire’s administrative centre is on Thursday Island. Pearling history, Torres Strait culture and military heritage define the area. Locals often walk up to Green Hill Fort on Thursday Island to watch the sun sink into the Torres Strait and browse the island’s colourful markets where pearls, carvings and woven mats are sold directly by artisans.
Torres Shire Council has an approximate area of 48,000 km².
It is within the state electorate of Cook.
Torres Community Directory
The directory provides up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Torres area.
