Get Involved with Queensland Government Get involved in the Smart State. Be informed about your government and democracy in Queensland. Get involved with government and have your say. Stay connected with government and your community. Share your knowledge for effective ways to engage with the community. Click to "get involved"

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Get Involved with Queensland Government Get involved in the Smart State. Be informed about your government and democracy in Queensland. Get involved with government and have your say. Stay connected with government and your community. Share your knowledge for effective ways to engage with the community. Click to "get involved"

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Survey of Community Groups

Community groups and the volunteers that run them play an important role in our community.  Whitsunday Regional Council Community Development is undertaking a survey to find out about the needs of the region’s not-for-profit organisations and clubs, and how it can assist in strengthening this sector.

Please download and complete the Community Groups Survey to provide valuable feedback for Council's Community Development Team.

Community Groups Survey PDF (50Kb)

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Rural Healthline Illness or injury can happen at the worst possible time. Rural Healthline gives quality after hours advice. 1800 650 652
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Health Promotion Connections

Health Promotion Connections (HPC), formally known as Healthier Bowen Shire Partnership (HBSP) Inc, is a community based health promotion organisation originating from a two year Health Promotion Queensland (Queensland Health) funded project. The organisation became formally incorporated in August 2002 and has since been administered by a local management committee. HPC works closely with local government and Queensland Health networks.

Aims and objectives

HPC aims to improve the health and well-being of residents within the Whitsunday and Burdekin region.

The organisation's goal is to prevent chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers by assisting the local community to undertake projects and participate in programs that promote positive healthy lifestyles.

To improve health and well-being HPC Inc will:

• Develop partnerships for health action
• Guide the implementation of local projects to improve the wellbeing of residents
• Support the implementation of Queensland Health lifestyle programs and other chronic disease related initiatives
• Utilise strategies to identify and address health issues
• Build capacity to support sustainable projects

HPC Inc. -- Contact details Phone: 07 4786 5941 Health Promotion Connections Shop 5, 36 Powell Street Bowen, Queensland 4805 EMAIL: admin@hpcinc.com.au WEBSITE: www.hpcinc.com.au Funding for Health Promotion Connections is provided by Queensland Health.

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Rural Healthline Illness or injury can happen at the worst possible time. Rural Healthline gives quality after hours advice. 1800 650 652
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Health Promotion Connections

Health Promotion Connections (HPC), formally known as Healthier Bowen Shire Partnership (HBSP) Inc, is a community based health promotion organisation originating from a two year Health Promotion Queensland (Queensland Health) funded project. The organisation became formally incorporated in August 2002 and has since been administered by a local management committee. HPC works closely with local government and Queensland Health networks.

Aims and objectives

HPC aims to improve the health and well-being of residents within the Whitsunday and Burdekin region.

The organisation's goal is to prevent chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers by assisting the local community to undertake projects and participate in programs that promote positive healthy lifestyles.

To improve health and well-being HPC Inc will:

• Develop partnerships for health action
• Guide the implementation of local projects to improve the wellbeing of residents
• Support the implementation of Queensland Health lifestyle programs and other chronic disease related initiatives
• Utilise strategies to identify and address health issues
• Build capacity to support sustainable projects

HPC Inc. -- Contact details Phone: 07 4786 5941 Health Promotion Connections Shop 5, 36 Powell Street Bowen, Queensland 4805 EMAIL: admin@hpcinc.com.au WEBSITE: www.hpcinc.com.au Funding for Health Promotion Connections is provided by Queensland Health.

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Airlie Beach Markets Every Saturday morning the Lions club holds the Airlie Beach Community Markets on Airlie's beautiful foreshore. For further information Ph: 0409 273 047. Proserpine Markets On the 3rd Sunday of each month is the Quota Proserpine Markets held in Pioneer park beside Woolworths. To find out more Ph: 0439 416 304.

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Airlie Beach Markets Every Saturday morning the Lions club holds the Airlie Beach Community Markets on Airlie's beautiful foreshore. For further information Ph: 0409 273 047. Proserpine Markets On the 3rd Sunday of each month is the Quota Proserpine Markets held in Pioneer park beside Woolworths. To find out more Ph: 0439 416 304.

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The Whitsunday Region’s community profile enables you to analyse the population characteristics of your community, understand how they have changed over time and how they compare to other areas.

The profile presents data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing in 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 for the local government area, and for smaller areas within it (e.g. suburbs). This data is presented in easy to use tables, charts and commentary covering a wide range of Census questions.

The profile answers the majority of frequently asked socio-demographic questions and assists Council, the general public, students, community groups, organisations, business and investors to become more informed about the community.

• Informed Decisions - Whitsunday Community Profile website statistics

Census Fact Sheets

For more information on the above statistics, click here (PDF - 175 Kb) to download the Census Fact Sheet.

To view further statistics on the region, go to Office of Economic and Statistical Research - Planning Information and Forecasting Unit website. Choose Whitsunday from the profile area list and the relevant PDF fact sheet will open. 

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The Whitsunday Region’s community profile enables you to analyse the population characteristics of your community, understand how they have changed over time and how they compare to other areas.

The profile presents data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing in 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 for the local government area, and for smaller areas within it (e.g. suburbs). This data is presented in easy to use tables, charts and commentary covering a wide range of Census questions.

The profile answers the majority of frequently asked socio-demographic questions and assists Council, the general public, students, community groups, organisations, business and investors to become more informed about the community.

• Informed Decisions - Whitsunday Community Profile website statistics

Census Fact Sheets

For more information on the above statistics, click here (PDF - 175 Kb) to download the Census Fact Sheet.

To view further statistics on the region, go to Office of Economic and Statistical Research - Planning Information and Forecasting Unit website. Choose Whitsunday from the profile area list and the relevant PDF fact sheet will open. 

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The Whitsunday Regional Council (the Coordinating Body) has been funded by the Commonwealth Government, through the Television Black Spots Program (TVBSP), to establish television services for the areas of Flametree, Jubilee Pocket, Dingo Beach and Hydeaway Bay.

Please download the relevant fact sheets (Acrobat .pdf format) here.

• TV Black Spot Fact Sheet - Dingo Beach and Hydeaway Bay (PDF - 265 Kb)
  
• TV Black Spot Fact Sheet - Flametree and Jubilee Pocket (PDF - 265 Kb)
  

Country Broadband

The following website describes how to obtain Country Broadband internet (via Satellite) with the satellite dish and installation, funded by the Federal Government. A search of the pages reveals a pack to download for your application direct.

www.dbcde.gov.au

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The Whitsunday Regional Council (the Coordinating Body) has been funded by the Commonwealth Government, through the Television Black Spots Program (TVBSP), to establish television services for the areas of Flametree, Jubilee Pocket, Dingo Beach and Hydeaway Bay.

Please download the relevant fact sheets (Acrobat .pdf format) here.

• TV Black Spot Fact Sheet - Dingo Beach and Hydeaway Bay (PDF - 265 Kb)
  
• TV Black Spot Fact Sheet - Flametree and Jubilee Pocket (PDF - 265 Kb)
  

Country Broadband

The following website describes how to obtain Country Broadband internet (via Satellite) with the satellite dish and installation, funded by the Federal Government. A search of the pages reveals a pack to download for your application direct.

www.dbcde.gov.au

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