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Hospital and health information Dedication pays off for outback paramedic.
Paul Chapman’s definition of a good paramedic runs much deeper than medical ability. To him understanding, sensitivity and patience all go hand-inhand with the job. The Cunnamullabased ambulance officer has worked hard to overcome a yawning cultural divide in his local community. In 2006 Mr Chapman was named Paramedic of the Year at the Star Care Awards for Excellence in recognition of his work in the predominately indigenous community. Cunnamulla was also named Station of the Year at an awards ceremony in Toowoomba.
Disability Services Queensland 49 Wicks Street, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 2886 M: 0427 156 162 Fax: (07) 4655 2876 Local Area Co-ordinator assists in bringing positive changes to lives of people with a disability and their families within local community through linking to available services and support groups. Healthy Aging Louise Street, Cunnamulla, Qld 4490 Ph: 4655 2921 Encouraging older adults to take action to improve their health and wellbeing. Exercise program on Tuesday. Meals on Wheels Jan Gorrie Ph: (07) 4655 1341 Kerry Macgillivray Ph: (07) 4655 1176
This award is even more significant given that Mr. Chapman is one of just two paramedics based in the far western centre, encompassing an area of 120,000 square kilometers. Both awards were State based awards. Blue Care 59 Stockyard Street, (P.O. Box 13), Cunnamulla, Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 2387 Community nursing, personal care, centre based day care (Wednesday), respite, and community care packages. Providing services to Cunnamulla within a radius of 100kms. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm. 62 CUNNAMULLA, EULO AND YOWAH
Meals on Wheels service is run on a voluntary basis by a group of dedicated individuals in the community. Meals are available five days per week Monday to Friday and meals are delivered to each person between 12pm and 1pm on those days. For further information about the service please contact Jan or Kerry on the above numbers. Primary Health Care Centre John Street Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 8800 Providing a range of visiting services including; Aboriginal health workers specializing in diabetes, nutrition, women and families, adult and child mental health, alcohol, tobacco and other drug services (ATODS), Child Health Nurse, Hearing Specialist, Optometrist, Pediatrician, Podiatrist, Physiotherapy, Speech/Language Pathologist, Women’s Health Nurse.
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Ambulance 000 56 Wicks Street, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1488
17 Francis Street, Cunnamulla Ph: (07) 4655 8333
Fire 000 1 Emma Street, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1453 Police 000 5 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1200 Royal Flying Doctor Service Old Cunnamulla Road, Charleville Qld 4470 Ph: (07) 4654 1233
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State Emergency Service 000 Airport, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1425 Red Cross Room For further information contact; Jan Gorrie Ph: (07) 4655 1461
Cunnamulla State School
Cunnamulla State School was founded in 1877 as Cunnamulla’s first school. It was situated on the banks of the Warrego River. Catering for students from Prep to year 12, and incorporating Cunnamulla’s only secondary school, it offers a comprehensive range of courses and activities. John Street, Cunnamulla Ph: (07) 4655 1486
Students at Sacred Heart regularly achieve academic awards and are always highly ranked in sporting competitions. Sacred Heart students are given the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and are encouraged to be active in all aspects of school life.
Sacred Heart Parish School was established by the Sisters of Mercy over 90 years ago. The religious presence continued in the school until the retirement of the Sisters in 2007.
The Sacred Heart school community, is mindful of the needs of those who belong within it, also seeks to respond to the needs of the broader community, of which it remains a part.
This P-7 co-educational school is a community of children, parents and staff and is a vital part of our local Catholic Parish. We’re a school that prides itself on establishing positive relationships with all community members. Our school works as a team in which each of us offers our unique gifts and talents to build the best possible educational environment for the children. At Sacred Heart we endeavour to live the Gospel Values.
Eagle Edge Sports Academy
Sacred Heart Parish School
Cunnamulla has a Red Cross room available for families that require accommodation while a family member is in hospital. The small cottage is clean and comfortable and sleeps three people plus a cot. Fully self contained with reverse cycle airconditioning and heating.
Sacred Heart is a small and very well
Yapunyah Lodge
27 Alice Street, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1611
Beardmore Street Cunnamulla, Qld 4490. Ph: (07) 4655 1449 Low and high residential care and residential respite.
resourced school. Our classrooms have been recently renovated and we possess many new technologies which are used to enhance the curriculum. Our small class sizes ensure maximum attention is given to each individual student. Every student has access to computers, an interactive white board and a well resourced library.
Church Organisations Jehovah’s Witness
45 Little Bedford Street, Cunnamulla Ph: (07) 4655 0309 2pm service Saturday. Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church times are Saturday night 6pm and Sunday morning 9am except the first Sunday of each month when the Sunday service is held in Eulo at 9am. Priest available.
Contact: Wayne Dillon (07) 4655 0567 Membership: Open to all high school students and is FREE. Details: Eagle Edge Sports Academy’s vision is to empower young people for life, and inspire high school students to complete Year 12. Using only local facilities they play many sports such as touch football, tennis, canoeing, netball, softball, St Albans Anglican Church 46 Emma Street Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1407. 9am every Sunday. Eucharist with visiting Priest once per month. Cunnamulla Uniting Church and Frontier Services Patrol 16 Broad Street, (P.O. Box 13), Cunnamulla Qld 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1140 Patrol Sat. Ph: 0417 141 375 (emergency only) Email: cunnamullapatrol@bigpond.com
basketball and go-cart fabrication & racing. Games nights are also held where pool, card games and board games are played. Dates & Times: For further information please contact Wayne Dillon on the above phone number. Social Economic Development Services for Youth (SEDS) Contact: Linda Wharton (07) 4655 8434 59 Stockyard St Cunnamulla QLD 4490 Details: SEDS holds holiday programs for youth between the ages of 12 – 25 years, activities held include canoeing, cooking, life skills and most local sports. SEDS works with Sport and Recreation and is funded through the Department of Communities. They also provide referrals for self harm and substance abuse youth. Membership to SEDS is free. SEDS also operate out of the Drop In Centre, which is in the old St Albans Hall in Jane St.
Cunnamulla District Chamber of Commerce
President: Michael Hogan P.O. Box 175 Cunnamulla Q 4490 Ph: (07) 4655 1251 Membership: $20 per year from February to January. Worship Services Sundays 9am. May alter Christmas and Easter. Activities include; Blue Care Ph: (07) 4655 2387 Frontier Services: Patrol Minister Ph: (07) 4655 1140 Remote Area Family Services Ph: (07) 4654 3157 Remote Family Care Ph: 1300 731 572 Outback links (A Helping Hand) Ph: 1300 731 349 INFORMATION GUIDE 2010/2011 63