Services & Facilities

Aged and Disability

Permanent aged care is available at Wallambin Lodge, a wing of the Wyalkatchem Koorda District Hospital located approximately 45kms south of Koorda.

Home and Community Care Services are available for eligible persons and assessments can be made by contacting Wyalkatchem Koorda District Hospital.

Environmental Health

The Shire of Koorda is a member of the North Eastern Whealtbelt Health Scheme who share the services of an environmental health officer. The Officer visits Koorda on Mondays or can be contacted for urgent matters.

Natural Resource Management

A united approach to Natural Resource Management – the six shires that comprise the North Eastern Wheatbelt Regional Organisation of Councils (NEWROC) have demonstrated a proactive and innovative approach to natural resource management and biodiversity by combining resources and pursuing collaborations with organizations that can contribute their expertise. A strategic plan for natural resource management has been developed that states as its vision for NEWROC: to be progressive and vibrant region that protects and enhances natural resources fro conservation, lifestyle and economic benefit.

In recognition of the NEWROC efforts a wide variety of organizations (at a regional, State and National level) have shown their support by offering assistance to NEWROC to achieve their vision for the region. A formal partnership has been signed between NEWROC and the World Wide Find for Nature. Co-operative projects are also being undertaken with the Avon Catchment Council, CSIRO, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Conservation and Land Management, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Environs Australia, Rio Tinto, Sinclair Knight Merz, Univieristy of Western Australia – Centre for Water Research and the WA Local Government Association.

This project is leading the way in Western Australia to provide an avenue for the smaller rural Local Government to tackle sustainability and environmental issues that, in the long term will determine their futures.

Club Development Scheme

Koorda is a member of the NEWROC Club Development Officer Scheme which commenced in 2007. A second round of funding has been received for the continuation of this scheme to provide ongoing support to sport and recreation.

Visit the NEWROC Club Development webpage to access the latest information on what is happening in Club Development in your local area.