The BEST Community Services in Dedin QLD

Our role is to empower, educate, support, motivate, integrate, inspire the wellbeing of our youth now and for their future.

At Domestic Violence Service Douglas Shire we work to keep you and your family safe in times of need. Aiming to prevent domestic and family violence, we provide crisis support, court support and counselling for adults and children. Community education programs are facilitated by our staff, and we provide information and referrals for other support services where required. The counselling staff at Domestic Violence Service Douglas Shire will always treat you with dignity and respect. All information is kept confidential, unless there are concerns for your safety or the safety of others. Anyone from any background is welcome to use our service, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, religious and personal beliefs. Interpreters can be arranged if required. Our services are free of charge. Appointments are preferred, however if you are in an emergency, no appointment is required. We are also in Port Douglas, one day per week, and can be accessed at the Port Douglas Community Services Network. At Domestic Violence Service Douglas Shire, we are committed to bringing family and domestic violence to an end in the community. Call us today.

Community service delivering meals to the elderly.

Welcome to the Anglican Church of Australia, located in the picturesque suburb of Port Douglas. As a prominent establishment in the community, we offer a haven for spiritual reflection and worship, catering to diverse religious needs. Our dedicated clergy and volunteers are committed to providing a warm and inclusive atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging. Come and experience our engaging services, thought-provoking sermons, and enriching community initiatives. Embrace the beauty of faith in a welcoming and vibrant environment. Let us journey together towards spiritual enlightenment.

Wujal Wujal is the local Kuku-Yalanji clan name meaning ‘many falls’, highlighting the many sacred waterfalls in our landscape. This image also captures our multifaceted region of ranges, rivers and reef. It reflects our sparkling coastline and abundant wildlife. And most of all, our many peoples and languages. Our ancestry dates back on our traditional lands for thousands of years and our indigenous language is still spoken in the community. Our local clans are the Kuku Nyungul and Jalunji peoples and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji who have native title to the Wujal Wujal area.

Educate and celebrate the history of the significant events which occurred on the banks of the Endeavour River (Waalmbal Birri) in 1770.