Location

106kms south of Katherine along the Stuart Highway

Access

The community is accessible by road for most of the year except when there is severe flooding during the wet season.  The road is a single lane and is sealed to the turn off to the community.  The remainder of the road is dirt.

Languages Spoken

Alawa, Mayali, Kriol and English

Population

480 – 630 people

Alcohol Restrictions

The township is not dry

Outstations

None

Services in Community

* School – preschool, primary and secondary classes;
* Centrelink Agent;
* Youth, Sport and Recreation program;
* Stores – various outlets are available in the township;
* Police;
* Airstrip – all weather airstrip available (no lights);
* Television and Radio coverage – Television: 7 Central, Imparja, ABC and SBS. Radio: ABC.

PO Box 4042, Mataranka NT 0852
Phone: 08 8975 4547
Fax: 08 8975 4621

Opening Hours

8am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (plus on-call for weekends and out of hours emergencies)

Staffing Establishment

4 RANs, 1 Senior AHW, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Cleaner/Driver

Doctor Days

A doctor visits the community one day per week

Staff housing available in community

1 Doctor’s House, 1 x 3 bedroom house, 1 x 1 bedroom house, 1 x 1 bedroom unit

Location

147kms south-east of Katherine along the Roper Highway

Access

The community is accessible by road for most of the year except when there is severe flooding during the wet season. 

Languages Spoken

Mangarrayi, Kriol and English.

Population

175 – 290 people

Alcohol Restrictions

The community is dry

Outstations

Mole Hill and Mulgan Camp in Mataranka.

Services in Community

* Schools – pre-school, primary and secondary classes;
* Women’s Centre;
* Centrelink Agent;
* Youth, Sport and Recreation program;
* Store – is also a bank agent and has EFTPOS facilities;
* Police – situated at Mataranka;
* Television and Radio coverage – Television: 7 Central, Imparja, ABC and SBS. Radio: ABC.

PO Box 4042, Mataranka NT 0852
Phone: 08 8975 4741
Fax: 08 8975 4621

Opening Hours

8am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (plus on-call for weekends and out of hours emergencies)

Staffing Establishment

1 RAN and 1 AHW visit the community one day per week, 2 Trainee AHWs based in community with 1 Administration Officer, 1 Driver and 1 Cleaner

Doctor Days

A doctor visits the community one day per week

Staff housing available in community

No staff housing available.

Location

240kms south-east of Katherine along the Roper Highway

Access

Access to the community is restricted during the wet season as there are a number of floodways which flood and are impassable. 

The road is unsealed and conditions vary depending on the time of the year.  The road is usually graded once a year, normally after the wet season.  The majority of the time, the road is very rough with plenty of corrugation and bull dust.  Care should be taken when traveling on this road. 

Languages Spoken

Alawa, Kriol and English.

Population

340 – 500 people

Alcohol Restrictions

The community is dry

Outstations

Kewulyi (originally called Roper Valley Station).

Services in Community

* School – pre-school, primary and secondary classes;
* After-school program;
* Women’s Centre;
* Centrelink Agent;
* Store – is also a bank agent and has EFTPOS facilities;
* Police – situated at Mataranka;
* Airstrip – there is an airstrip without lights;
* Television and Radio coverage – Television: 7 Central, Imparja, ABC and SBS. Radio: ABC.

PMB 125, Katherine NT 0852
Phone: 08 8975 9959
Fax: 08 8975 9809

Opening Hours

8am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (plus on-call for weekends and out of hours emergencies)

Staffing Establishment

3 RANs, 1 Senior AHW, 2 AHWs, 1 Trainee AHW, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Driver, 1 Cleaner, 1 Gardener, 1 CBW

Doctor Days

A doctor visits the community two days per week

Staff housing available in community

1 Doctor’s House, 2 x 3 bedroom houses, 2 x 2 bedroom duplexes.

Location

331kms south-east of Katherine along the Roper Highway

Access

The community is accessible by road, air and water.  The gravel highway is well maintained and can be used by conventional cars during the dry season and 4WDs during the wet season. 

Access to the community is restricted during the wet season due to flooding, particularly the Wilton River crossing.  It is recommended to use 4WD to travel to the community all year round. 

Languages Spoken

Kriol, Ngalakan, Alawa and English

Population

1000-1500 people

Alcohol Restrictions

The community is dry

Outstations

Boomerang Lagoon, Badawarka, Costello, Lake Katherine, Mambu Mambu, Ngaliwan, Namaliwirri, Ruined City, Turkey Lagoon and Wanmurri, Urapunga

Services in Community

* School – pre-school, primary and secondary classes;
* Women’s Centre;
* Centrelink Agent;
* Youth, Sport and Recreation program;
* Community swimming pool;
* Store – is also a bank agent and has EFTPOS facilities;
* Police – situated at Ngukurr;
* Airstrip – sealed, all weather with lights, and available all year round;
* Television and Radio coverage – Television: 7 Central, Imparja, ABC and SBS. Radio: ABC

PMB 97, Katherine NT 0852
Phone: 08 8975 4688
Fax: 08 8975 4689

Opening Hours

8am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (plus on-call for weekends and out of hours emergencies)

Staffing Establishment

3 RANs, 2 Senior AHWs, 4 AHWs, 1 Trainee AHW, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Administrative Assistant , 1 Driver, 1 Cleaner

Doctor Days

A doctor visits the community four days per week

Staff housing available in community

1 Doctor’s House and granny flat, 3 x 3 bedroom houses, 2 x 2 bedroom duplexes.

Location

331kms south-east of Katherine along the Roper Highway

Access

The community is accessible by road, air and water.  The gravel highway is well maintained and can be used by conventional cars during the dry season and 4WDs during the wet season. 

Access to the community is restricted during the wet season due to flooding, particularly the Wilton River crossing.  It is recommended to use 4WD to travel to the community all year round. 

Languages Spoken

Kriol, Ngalakan, Alawa and English

Population

60 people

Alcohol Restrictions

The community is dry

Outstations

None

Services in Community

* School –primary classes;
* Police – situated at Ngukurr;
* Television and Radio coverage – Television: 7 Central, Imparja, ABC and SBS. Radio: ABC.

PMB 97, Katherine NT 0852
Phone: 08 8975 4345
Fax: 08 8975 4346

Opening Hours

8am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (plus on-call for weekends and out of hours emergencies)

Staffing Establishment

1 RAN and 1 AHW visit the community one day per week, 1 Cleaner/Driver/Gardener based at community

Doctor Days

A doctor visits the community one day every fortnight

Staff housing available in community

No staff housing available.