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Community Led Resilience & Recovery Projects

The Australian and State Governments have partnered to release Phase 2 of the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund. Stream 1 of this fund provides a total of $250,000 to Walcha Council for Council and Community led projects that help our community over come the social and physical impact of the bushfires.

Community Gym

Walcha's spacious gym was built courtesy of a grant from the Stronger Country Communities Fund and features a large area filled with equipment as well as a separate group fitness room and full bathroom facilities.

It is open f...

Children & Young People

Walcha Preschool

is a community based education centre managed by an advisory committee comprising Council, Community and Parent Members.

Health Services

Walcha District Hospital (New England Area Health Service) is situated in Middle Street and has approximately 30 beds.

The town has the privilege of having an optometrist visiting once each f...

Emergency Services

The District is serviced by three Police Stations - Walcha (3 policemen), Nowendoc (1 policeman) and Walcha Road (1 policeman). Walcha also has a local Court House which is open every Thursday.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services

The Local Aboriginal Lands Council (Amaroo) is well worth a visit with its Cultural Centre and Museum. The local Aboriginals produce and market their products on the premises. Their tal...

Cemeteries

Council manages both the general and Catholic Cemeteries in Walcha and cemeteries at Woolbrook and Nowendoc. For further information and inquiries, contact the Engineering Department at the Walcha Council on 6774 2515.