COMMUNITY SERVICES

Aboriginal & Islander Child Care Mobile Outreach

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission - ATSIC

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare Service

Aboriginal Hostels Limited - Kabalulumana

Alcoholics Anonymous

Anglican Church of Australia

Apex Clubs of Mount Isa

THE MOUNT ISA APEX CLUB

Apex are involoved in:

• Rock Pop Mime Show
• No Where Steer Publication
• Lucky Numbers Trailer

Astronomy Group of Mount Isa Inc.

Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy

Australian Labor Party

Australian Red Cross Society - Queensland Division

The Branch meets at the RSL at 7.30pm on the third Tuesday each month.

The Red Cross conducts the following programs within the community each week.

• Library service to the hospital every Tuesday.
• Cosmetic care every Thursday at Laura Johnson Home.
• Music Therapy every second Tuesday.

Australian Workers Union - AWU

AWU Union Office - Memberships. Hall & Meeting Room.

There is no membership requirement for those interested in hiring the hall.

Barkly Highway State School P & C Association

Bedourie Aboriginal Corporation

Providers of Indigenous Housing

Blue Care Centre: Blue Nursing Mount Isa

An in-home respite service for anybody with a disability. Clients can be taken shopping, to appointments and on recreational outings if required.

Blue Care Centre: Mount Isa Respite Services

This centre based respite service offers programs for people who are frail aged, people with dementia, people at risk, people with disabilities and specific programs for infants and school aged children.

Blue Care Nursing - Cloncurry

Brolga Club

Carpentaria Buffalo Club - The Buffs Club

Escape to the Buffs Club - Winner of Best Club North QLD 2004

Winner of Queensland's Best Social Club of the Year - 2006

We welcome all Members, Guests, Bonafide Visitors and Reciprocal Members

• Licensed Coffee Shop
• Supervised Kids Club
• All New Restaurant
• Gaming Lounge
• Outdoor Dining Overlooking Tranquil Gardens
• Bottle Shop
• Sportsman's Bar
• Cocktail Lounge
• TAB & Keno Facilities
• Live Entertainment
• Daily Pokie Gameshows
• Membership Draws 7 Days
• Trained & Friendly Staff
• Winner of the 2004 Mount Isa Business Awards Accommodation, Hospitality & Tourism Award

Centacare Counselling & Support Services Cloncurry

Centacare Counselling & Support Services Mount Isa

Our Mission

Centacare is the Catholic Church reaching out to individuals and families seeking assistance. We respond out of our commitment ot the Gospel values of dignity, respect and justice for all and offer a range of preofessional counselling, support & related services in partnership with the community & governments.

Our Partnerships

Centacare's Services are partly or fully funded through partnerships with the following:

• Commonwealth Department of Family & Community Services
• Queensland Department of Families
• Selected employers, both Government & private and
• Extensive referral networks with Government and community agencies

What does Centacare do?

Centacare Catholic Family Services is a non-profit registered charitable institution, working under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

Centacare offers a range of services available to anyone. Centacare is a committed supporter of access and equal opportunity initiatives and provides services free from discrimination.

At Centacare we are committed to providing help to members of the community that can benefit in some way from our services. We encourage people to recognise their right to make choices in their lives and empower them to feel confident in making decisions. All clients are encouraged to participate in decision-making and other processses impacting on them.

Where clients needs are unable to be met by our service, Centacare staff will do thier best to point you in the right direction for assistance.

What Services do we Offer?

• Relationship Counselling
• Relationship Education
• Family Skills and Support
• Gambling Help
• Personal Support Program
• Job Placement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reconnect
• Programs for People with Disabilities
• Respite House
• Schools Program
• ROSA
• Intensive Family Support

Centacare Counselling & Support Services Normanton

Childbirth and Parenting Group

Children and Youth Services ATSIC

Christian Bookworld

Christian Outreach Centre

Church of Christ

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints

Churches of Christ Care

Family & Community Care Division Pathways Mount Isa

Cloncurry Indoor Cricket & Sports Centre

Cloncurry Justice Association Inc.

CLONCURRY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION INC.

The Cloncurry Justice Association Inc works to develop and implement local strategies for addressing underlying issues related to offending, including alcohol & drug abuse, family violence, substance abuse, educational & recreational opportunities.

Cloncurry PCYC Youth Centre

We offer internet, pool tables, x-box, computers, cafe, movie viewing (free), children's birthday parties and hall hire.

We also offer judo, boxing, futsal, kindy gym, PCYC Discos, volleyball, netball at our activities hall in Daintree Street.

Cloncurry Rotary Club

Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service - CRS

Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses

Country Women's Association Queensland

Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy & Development

Administration of State Government Grants to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organisations. Preparation and input into State Government Policy matters in regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

PURPOSE - To improve the quality of life of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders through the promotion and creation of effective coordination, partnering arrangements, service delivery and issues resolution.

Department of Child Safety

This is a statutory organisation providing services to children, young people and their families where there are child protection issues.

Department of Communities

Department of Innovation and Information Economy, Sport and Recreation Queensland

BOUNDARIES:

North to Mornington Island, North to Normanton, Karumba, Burketown and Doomadgee, South to Dajarra, East to Richmond Shire.

DUTIES:

Provide advisory and consultancy services to sport and recreation organisations across the region including local Government Authorities

Disability Services

Drover's Camp Association Inc.

Come in Droves to Camooweal

Organisers of the Camooweal Drover's Camp Festival

The festival includes:

• Country Music
• Bush Poetry
• Talent Quest
• Drover's Ball
• Bronco Branding
• Xstrata Mail Race
• Race Meeting
• Street Parade
• Yarn Spinning
• Art Exhibition
• Photo Competition

Dugalunji Aboriginal Corporation

Main Rd Office Phone number: 07 4748 2060

Euros Rugby Union Club

Finnish Association

Finnish Lutheran Church (Immanuel)

Friends of the Theatre

Girl Guides Association

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

The Catholic Centre - contact for all Catholic Church activities. Library/Resource Centre.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Sisters residence : 07 4749 1656
Christian Brothers residence : 07 4743 6265

Guthrie Lodge Number 255 UGLQ

Harlequin Players

High School Chaplain

Home and Community Care - HACC

Home Assist Secure

Home Assist Secure meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

We give free advice to people over sixty or any age with disability.

We give subsidised assistance to people over sixty or any age with a disability who receive a Commonwealth Government Pension on health, safety and security matters.

Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs Inc. - ICAN

Injilinji Prepschool & Kindergarten

Injilinji Youth Services

Injilliji Community Aged Care Program

Isa Community Church (Assembly of God Mount Isa)

isaSKILLS Job Futures - Employment Services

isaEmployment specialists providing assistance with:

• Employment
• General Vacancies
• Job Search Training & Support
• Assistance for people with barriers to employment (disabilities

isaSKILLS Job Futures - Youth Services

Working with the youth sector to help young people with life skills, personal development, career guidance, job search, returning into education and employment support.

Isolated Children's Parents' Association QLD Inc. (ICPA)

ICPA (Aust) is a voluntary national parent body dedicated to ensuring all geographically isolated students have equality with their non-isolated peers, of access to an appropriate education.

Membership includes a cross section of Australia's rural and remote population and includes fishermen, miners, itinerant employees, farmers, pastoralists and small business owners. There are 47 local brances in Queensland. Mount Isa Branch's membership is sourced from families whose children have or are attending Mount Isa School of the Air. Our membership catchment ranges from the Barkly Tablelands region of the Northern Territory, the shires of Diamantina, Boulia, Julia Creek, Carpentaria and Cloncurry as well as families from the Mount Isa District. Affiliated State & Federal membership of the ICPA costs $30.00 per year.

Monthly meetings are held on the Mount Isa School of the Air radio frequencies.

Jalanga Housing Co-Operative Society Ltd

Jimaylya Topsy Harry Centre

Opened in August 2003, the Jimaylya Topsy Harry Centre has been credited as a contributor to the reduction of public drunkeness in the city of Mount Isa.

Jobfind

Kalkadoon Aboriginal Corporation (KAC)

Kalkadoon Tribal Council & Cultural Keeping Place

The Kalkadoon Tribal Council and Cultural Keeping Place is a centre run by descendants of the Kalkadoon people. To learn more about this proud tribe, take a guided tour of the centre which is full of history and aboriginal artefacts.

• Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
• Speak with true Kalkadoon descendants.
• Local Aboriginal Art.
• Bush Foods & Medicines.
• Didgeridoos.
• Books, Postcards and Videos.
• School Cultural Visits Available.

Kash Aboriginal Corporation

Laura Johnson Op Shop

Laura Johnson Pension Hall

Laurel Club of Mount Isa

Legacy Mount Isa

Leichhardt Gymnastics Club Inc.

Leichhardt Lions Mount Isa Inc.

Mount Isa's only Lion Club. Community service and support. Meeting time and place: 6.30pm for 7pm on the second and fourth Wednesday at the Laura Johnson Home's Courtyard Function Room, Clarke Street Mount Isa.

Lions Traditional Christmas Cakes are available at Medley's Supermarkets, Thingadonta's Den & Queensland Country Credit Union. Costing $11.00 for a 1.5 kg cake.

Leukaemia Foundation Mount Isa Branch

Our fundraising activities include:

Recycling, garage sales, cake stalls, merry go round rides, head shaves etc.

Lifeline, Family & Community Services

Lila's Community Focus Consultancy

Locally owned and operated

Delivering the following services:

• Providing management support to establish and maintain internal administration and financial business processes
• Providing staff training (Certificate IV Workplace Assessor & Trainer qualified)
• Providing secretarial support for community or group meetings
• Providing bookkeeping services

Lutheran Church

Make a Wish Foundation

Marula Aboriginal Corporation

Community Aboriginal Corporation

Masonic Centre

Mitakoodi Aboriginal Corporation

MITEZ - Mount Isa Townsville Economic Zone

Mount Isa Aboriginal Media Association Aboriginal Corporation - Radio Mob FM

Media Service:

• Community Radio MOBFM 100.9
• Television/Video Production

Mount Isa Agricultural Show Society Inc.

MOUNT ISA SHOW DATES

2008 - June 20th - 22nd
2009 - June 19th - 21st
2010 - June 25th - 27th

Mount Isa Alanon/Alateen

Mount Isa and Western Districts Naval Association

Mount Isa Arthritis Support Group

Mount Isa Arts Village

The Mount Isa Arts Village, unites the following cultural groups:

• The Potters Association
• Mount Isa Folk Club
• Mount Isa Visual Arts Society
• Lapidary Club
• Caledonian Bikers Club

Mount Isa Baptist Church

Mount Isa Basketball Association

Mount Isa Branch Qld Association of State School Principals

Mount Isa Campdrafting Association Inc

Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce Inc.

Proud producers of the "Quicksmart Easifind" telephone directory
and the Mount Isa Biz website.

Organisers of Eastern Australia's Premier Annual Mining Expo
The Carpentaria Mineral Province Mining Expo.

Chamber Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month, at "The Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce Board Room". All Financial Members Welcome.

Membership to the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce is open to all and costs an annual fee of $110.00 incl. GST.

2007 - 2008 Executive Committee

President: Brett Peterson
Vice President: Karen Read
Secretary: Melanie Litzow
Treasurer: Iian Wilson
Management Committee:
Greg Bellinger, Rudy Pecchiar, Chris Reppel, Max Smith and Sue Wicks

Mount Isa Committee on the Ageing Inc.

Mount Isa Community Development Association Inc. (MICDA)

Services and Schemes Provided by MICDA

MICDA Inc. is a non-profit community managed organisation which encourages active participation by community and clients with a commitment to the development of sustainable communities in North West Queensland.

Community Rent Scheme (CRS)

Assists eligible individuals and families on low incomes, registered twith the Qld Department of Housing with short term affordable accommodation. Funded by Queensland Department of Housing.
Phone: 07 4743 9058 Email: crs@micda.org.au

Isa Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (ITAAS)

Assists individuals and families with tenancy and accommodation information, advice and advocacy, assistance in tenancy dispute resolution and community education. Funded by Queensland Department of Housing.
Phone: 07 4743 9659; Fax: 07 4749 2659; Email: itaas@micda.org.au

Turn Up or Not

To conduct research into why older persons use services or not in Cloncurry, Julia Creek and Mount Isa. Funded by PHCRED grant from Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health.
Phone: 07 4743 6541

Migrant Support

Assists migrants and families in their first five years of settlement with information and referral to services. Co-ordinates cross-cultural training and volunteer support. Interpreters and translators available. Funded by the Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs.
Phone: 07 4749 1404 Email: migrants@micda.org.au

Community Housing (CH)

Provides appropriate, affordable long-term accommodation for eligible individuals and families with low incomes. Community managed properties provided by Queensland Department of Housing.
Phone: 07 4749 2888 Email: commhouse@micda.org.au

North West QLD Home Assist Secure (HAS) & HACC Home Maintenance

Assists with over 60s and people with disabilities who live in their own home or rent privately, to maintain and secure their homes. For frail older people and poeple of any age with a disability. Subsidies available to eligible clients. Funded by Queensland Department of Housing and joint funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing and Queensland Health.
Phone: 07 4749 0036 or 1800 640 932. Email: has@micda.org.au

Home Maker Project

To assist low income individuals & families to sustain their tenancies by providing training in general housekeeping appropriate to maintain a clean environment. In partnership with Xstrata Mount Isa Mines.
Phone: 07 4743 0688

Living Equipment & Medical Aides Providers (LEAP)

Community Development Programs

Community access for identified clients. Buckles Exhibition. Computers in the community. Mental illness de-stigmatisation forum. Phone: 07 4743 6541. Email: manager@micda.org.au

The Mount Isa Community Development Association Inc. partly funded by the Mount Isa City Council invites people who have a genuine interest in the Mount Isa community to volunteer and join us in committees and projects that are addressing community needs. The association already auspices programs that are utilised by many members of the community.

Mount Isa Community Training Advisory Group

Mount Isa District Community Justice Group (MIDCJG)

Funded by the Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Policy (DATSIP)

Mount Isa Division St.John Ambulance Australia

Mount Isa Ethnic Community Council Inc.

Mount Isa Family Support Service & Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

We offer counselling to individuals and families.

Other services include:

• Playgroup 3 times per week with free bus pick up on Thursday;
• Budgeting;
• Nutrition;
• Child and Home management.

Mount Isa Filipino Association Inc.

Mount Isa Foster Parents Association

Mount Isa Gospel Hall

Sunday Meetings:

• 10:00am Breaking of Bread
• 3:00pm Sunday School
• 7:00pm Gospel Meeting

Tuesday Meeting:

• 7:30pm Prayer and Bible Study

Friday Meeting:

• 7:30pm Youth Group & Bible Study

Mount Isa Irish Dancers

Mount Isa Landcare Group

Meetings held monthly on the second Wednesday at 5.30PM. All welcome, $2.00 membership.

Activities:

Breakaway Creek Rehabilitation Project, Toadbusters; Olympic Tree Planting, Arbor Day Tree Planting; Displays Mount Isa Show and Mardi Gras.

Mount Isa Meals On Wheels

Mount Isa Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre

Mount Isa Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre

Catering for various sports including:

• Basketball
• Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Netball

Suitable for functions such as:

• Weddings
• Discos
• Training Courses
• Parties

The facility includes:

• Wide open areas
• Multi-purpose court surface
• Sporting equipment
• Team change rooms
• Clean toilets
• Hot showers
• Canteen area
• Bar facility
• Conference room
• Chilled water
• Administration area
• Stadium seating

Mount Isa Musallah (MUSLIM COMMUNITY)

All Muslims living in Mount Isa are invited to attend daily prayers and Jumah prayer.
Venue: 42 Rebecca Street, Opp Tennis courts Mount Isa
Time: 8:30 pm everyday (Isha prayer). Jumah prayer 1 pm
Contact: Dr Qureshi Mobile 0427 627 826

Mount Isa Needle Craft Group

Mount Isa Pensioners Association

Mount Isa Police Citizen's Youth Club Gymnastics

Mount Isa Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)

2006 Business Award Winner of
Health & Fitness Service Award

Monday to Friday 6am - 8pm Saturday 8am - 1pm.

Community based organisation offering sporting, recreational, and leisure activities for all groups.
Contact PCYC for information on current activities.

• After School Care
• Holiday (Vacation) Care
• Aerobics
• Cafe
• Weights
• Tae Kwon Do
• Internet Cafe
• PCYC Disco's
• Competitive Trampoline
• Recreational Gymnastics
• Adult Gymnastics
• Gym Fun
• Nice & Easy Exercise Class
• Children's Birthday Parties
• Training & Conference Facilities

Mount Isa Presbyterian Church

Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc.

WINNER OF THE 2004 OUTBACK QUEENSLAND TOURISM AWARDS
SIGNIFICANT EVENT CATEGORY

The Rotary Rodeo is presented by the combined Rotary Clubs of Mount Isa, the Mount Isa Club, Mount Isa West and Mount Isa South.

Deemed the Biggest & Best Rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere, the week's events include spectacular Rodeo Action, the Bell & Moir Goodyear Ute Muster, the Mailman Express, the Best Dressed Premises competition, Bullpit Rides, Live Music, Sideshow Alley & Entertainment and the Mardi Gras held on Friday Night.

To enter a float in the Mardi Gras, organisations must register with Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc. There is great prizemoney up for grabs & entry is free.

Mount Isa Rodeo Background

Steeped in over 40 years of history, the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo (as it was first known) was born out of a desire by a young service club to "think big".

The first Rotary Club in Mount Isa had been in operation for some months and had successfully completed a number of small community service projects. However the Community Service Director felt the club needed to tackle a big project, one which would put Mount Isa on the map. And so the idea of staging a rodeo was unanimously and enthusiastically adopted, despite the fact that none of the club members had ever been involved in organising one before. Only a couple of members had even seen a rodeo!

With no ground, no stock and no experience, a Rodeo organising committee was formed and set about the task of staging the first ever Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo in 1959.

Since its inception, the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo has donated in excess of $2.5 million to charitable, community, cultural, sporting and service organisations.

As accommodation outlets report a 100 per cent occupancy rate during the rodeo period, additional temporary camping facilities are created within the city, simply to cater for the Rodeo overflow.

The directors of the Rodeo are elected from members of the three Rotary Clubs in Mount Isa. These directors are responsible for the deployment of hundreds of volunteer workers who play a vital part in the planning and staging of the Rodeo.

The 2007 Isa Rodeo has a new venue - Buchanan Park, located in the heart of Mount Isa on the corner of George and Sutton Streets. Buchanan Park is a brand new multi-million dollar events complex with an arena specifically designed to stage a world class rodeo event. The arena will be able to seat approximately 5,500 people in the covered stadium style seating and two grassed berms. Other facilities include food outlets, drink bars, media centre, tourist information booth, emergency services block and plenty of amenities. The undercover Rodeo Walk links the arena to the Xstrata Entertainment Centre featuring live entertainment and exhibition.

Previously, the venue for the Isa Rodeo was Kalkadoon Park, located 8km from the heart of Mount Isa City on the Barkly Highway.

In the week leading up to the Rodeo, business houses and retail outlets get firmly behind the spirit of the event, with most participating in the annual "Best Dressed Premises" competition, run by the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce. The object is to have premises and staff dressed in appropriate theme decoration and costume for Rodeo Week.

And the enthusiasm doesn't stop there. The Rodeo Mardi Gras, traditionally held on the Friday night of Rodeo, involves all sections of the community. Staged through the streets of Mount Isa, the procession of Mardi Gras floats is one of the highlights of the weekend.

From 4pm on Friday until the wee hours of Saturday morning, Mount Isa becomes a giant fairground, with wall-to-wall people enjoying entertainment, dancing, carnival rides and food.

It has long been recognised that the community involvement behind the Rodeo is what makes it such a unique festival.

The Isa Rodeo Festival is held each year for approximately two weeks and culminates with the Isa Rodeo. The full program of events is listed below.

2007 Program of Events

Saturday 4 August - Mayoress' Ball & Crowning of the Rodeo Queen

Monday 6 August - Judging of Best Dressed Premises

Tuesday 7 August - Judging of Best Dressed Premises

Wednesday 8 August - Zonta Poets Breakfast

Wednesday 8 August - The Bull Pit - "Man Against Beast"

Wednesday 8 August - LIVE Local Entertainment

Thursday 9 August - Presentation of Best Dressed Premises

Thursday 9 August - Mailman Express

Thursday 9 August - Combined Rotary Clubs Meeting

Friday 10 August - Rodeo & Time Events

Friday 10 August - Xstrata Mount Isa Mines Mardi Gras

Friday 10 August - The Bull Pit - "Man Against Beast"

Friday 10 August - Fireworks

Friday 10 August - LIVE Shandell Tosoni & Crakajak

Saturday 11 August - Rodeo Events

Saturday 11 August - Bell & Moir Goodyear Isa Rodeo Ute Muster

Saturday 11 August - LIVE Crakajak & The Bostocks

Sunday 12 August - Buffs Recovery Breakfast (Hot & Cold Buffet)

Sunday 12 August - Rodeo Events

Sunday 12 August - Cowboys & Cowgirls Night

Sunday 12 August - LIVE The Bostocks

Mount Isa RSL Services Inc.

Mount Isa Seventh Day Adventist Church

Mount Isa Sexual Assault Service

A comprehensive service offering a rance of options to women who have experienced past or recent sexual assault.

Office hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Based in the Mount Isa Hospital, the Mount Isa Sexual Assault Service is a free, confidential service for women, provided by professionally trained staff, including social workers, doctors and nurses, experienced in working with issues of sexual assault.

Services on offer are:

• Counselling for victims of sexual assault (in particular assaults that occurred within the last 12 months);
• Counselling / Support for the partners and families of survivors of sexual assault;
• Support;
• Medical Care;
• Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections;
• Emergency Contraception;
• Forensic examinations;
• Information and Referral;
• Assistance in contacting the Police;
• Confidentiality;
• Access to interpreters available.

For counselling of Childhood Sexual Abuse survivors, please contact the Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 for referral to an appropriate service.

Phone 1800 010 120 or TTY 1800 003 989 available 24 Hours Every Day.

For all Queensland women who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Mount Isa Theatrical Society (MITS)

Mount Isa Visual Art Society

Mount Isa Writer's Association Inc.

Mount Isa Youth Pathways Program Inc. - MIYPP

Mount Isa Youth Pathways Program is a non-profit organisation which runs a transitional program for youth in Mount Isa from school to work.

National Seniors

Nawamba House

Nawamba House

Assisting Women and Children

Domestic & Family Violence Support, Information & Referral 24 Hour Service

Confidentiality Assured

Nawamba House assists clients to meet their needs. Referrals may include:

• Legal Assistance
• Counselling
• Education
• Housing
• Social Support

Ngurri-Ngurri Young Female Shelter

North Queensland Area Consultative Committee (NQACC)

North Queensland Area Consultative Committee (NQACC)

A key regional stakeholder: finding local solutions to local problems

North Queensland Area Consultative Committee (NQACC) is a key regional stakeholder strategically positioned to build community capacity and to find local solutions to local problems.

NQACC has a total of 11 Management Committee members from across the region and 2 ex-officio members. Due to the vast region we cover, NQACC has 7 sub-committees. Our Chairman, John Honeycombe, is appointed by the Minister for for Transport and Regional Services, Warren Truss.

NQACC members and staff work in partnership with government, business and the community to promote the strategies of economic, environmental and social development, as well as facilitating the Regional Partnerships grant funding program to the region.

The strategies developed by the NQACC provide direction and identify the region's priorities for Government funding through Regional Partnerships (RP).

The Regional Partnerships Program is a key regional development funding program of the Commonwealth Government and is administered through the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DoTaRS).

This program focuses on four areas:

• Strengthening growth and opportunities
• Improving access to services
• Supporting planning
• Assisting structural adjustment

NQACC is the best place to start if you wish to access funding through Regional Partnerships Program. We can provide information and assist in developing your application and we are the key providers of independent advice to the Department of Transport and Regional Services on all applications under this program, from your region.

NQACC will work in partnership with local governments, regional development organisations, community groups and individuals on new projects that generate economic activity, capacity building and community benefit.

NQACC also hosts another Federal Government Program:
Small Business Answers Field Officer

The Small Business Answers Program assists small business by providing a one stop information service, for existing businesses, home based businesses and new business ventures. The role of the Small Business Answers Field Officer is to help link small businesses to a broad range of government, industry, internet and self help resources and support. NQACC's free, friendly and confidential service can assist you to identify sources of assistance available in the following areas:

• Market research, marketing and promotional opportunities
• Licensing and registration requirements
• Employment and industrial relations issues
• Research and Development
• Industry, Professional and trade associations
• Taxation and recordkeeping requirements
• Grant and funding opportunities
• Staff development, apprenticeships and traineeships

North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Service

Domestic & Family Violence Does Not Discriminate
It Affects Everyone Regardless Of Race.

Auspiced by the Mount Isa Community Development Association Inc, the Taskforce offers the following:

1. Victim support, volunteer victim support training, emergency accommodation, travel assistance and court support.
2. Raising community awareness of Domestic Violence.

Providing Community Information, Court Support & Protection Order Applications, Information and Referrals.

There's no excuse for abuse

North West Advocacy Organisation

North West Isolated Care

North Western Qld Land Council Aboriginal Corp.

Orchid & Foliage Plant Society

Outback Arts Association Inc.

Outback Arts is an independant arts organisation made up of artists, artsworkers, cultural groups and people interested in promoting community development through the arts and cultural activities. A regionally based organisation with members from the shires of Boulia, Burke, Cloncurry, McKinlay and Mount Isa. Outback Arts provides services inofrmation and networking opportunities to all members of the community.

Our Anne Street facilities provide:

• Workshop area for community projects
• Meeting place for community groups
• A place to exchange ideas, make plans and dream
• Studio space for artists, at very reasonable rates.

Outback Women on the Move

Women on the Move
is for all women of all ages from all backgrounds.

Outback Women on the Move is a fantastic networking opportunity for Women in the North-West.

The organisation simply provides opportunities for successful women in the region to get together, have some fun and perhaps learn something new.

Unlike other women's groups, Outback Women on the Move is a relaxed organisation designed to facilitate networking opportunities with other women, socially and professionally without being so stringent.

There are no membership fees, no monthly meetings, no obligations.

Women's Infolink - Free information and referral service

Phone: 1800 177 577 Free call statewide

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm
www.women.qld.gov.au/findaservice

An initiative of the Queensland Government

Office for Women - making things better for Queensland Women

Ozcare - formally known as St Vincent De Paul Hostel

Playgroup Association of Queensland

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)

EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL: 000

Boundaries:

Flinders Shire to the Norther Territory Border, Gulf of Carpentaria to the South Australian Borders.

Duties:

Delivery of Ambulance Services and Specialised Transport Services, Community Education Courses and Baby Capsule Hire.

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Cloncurry

Queensland Cancer Fund

Queensland Council of Parents & Citizens

Queensland Health Aboriginal & Islander Health Program Camooweal

Queensland Rugby Football League Ltd Northern Division

Rainbow Lodge Camooweal

Recreational Womens' Association

Rose Croix Chapter

Rotary Club of Mount Isa South Inc.

Rotary Meetings are held every Monday, 6pm for 6:30pm Start, at Rotary House.

Rotary Club of Mount Isa West Inc.

Rotary has the destiny to become the most important, non-government, non-profit, non-religious, non-political organisation in the world's history.

The Rotary Club of Mount Isa West meet at Rotary House every Wednesday, 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.

RSL Women's Auxuliary

Salvation Army

Salvation Army Rehabilitation Services

Samaritan's Purse

Organisers of Operation Christmas Child, a project of giving gifts to children of impoverished countries.

The gifts consist of six items - someth