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Meekatharra
The largest town in the Murchison district with a population of approximately 1400
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Meekatharra The largest town in the Murchison district with a population of approximately 1400. Surrounded by large open cut gold fields, cattle and sheep stations and beautiful waterholes with migratory bird life from around the world, this offers a true taste of unique outback Australia. Meekatharra provides the gateway to the remote Gunbarrel Highway and to the northwest of Western Australia. The population comprises approximately 40% Aboriginal people, a large mining sector, pastoral community members and members of various businesses, agencies and organizations that support the town. The district Hospital is located here, along with a busy Community and Primary health team, Mental health service and a seven resident Frail Aged hostel and HACC service. The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides medical services, with their inland base located in Meekatharra. The health district, through formal partnerships with other service providers offers an enhanced range of services to its community. These include – Aboriginal health, remote clinics, Men’s health, Alcohol and other drug counselling, and adolescent health. The district provides a wide variety of services ranging from acute and emergency services at the Hospital, to early childhood learning and development programs, Toy library, school health clinics, home visiting, Diabetic Clinic, Dental services, and aged care services. School Links Meekatharra District High School: Savage Street, Meekatharra WA 6642 Meekatharra Shire Council: PO Box 129, Meekatharra WA 6642 |
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