Community Directory - Bassendean

Find Local & Visiting Services in Town Of Bassendean

The Bassendean community directory offers an extensive range of locally provided health services—including hospitals, specialist clinics, mental health and counselling—alongside accommodation and crisis support, disability and ageing services, welfare and legal assistance programmes. It also lists hundreds of community clubs and interest groups, arts and cultural organisations, sports and recreation clubs, volunteering opportunities, education and training providers, child and youth services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical communities. As a metropolitan area, most services are provided locally and readily accessible, with minimal reliance on visiting providers, ensuring residents have comprehensive access to health, community, cultural and recreational programmes within the local government area.

Bassendean Area

The Town of Bassendean lies on the banks of the Swan River near Perth and features leafy streets, heritage buildings and a strong community spirit. Early colonial history blends with modern cafes and live music venues. Residents take pride in the Bassendean cottage built in the 1850s, one of the oldest houses in the area, and enjoy afternoons picnicking at Sandy Beach Reserve where children paddle in the shallow river and black cockatoos screech overhead.