The COMMUNITY

The community of Port Wakefield is typically made up of what you would expect to find in a country town. There is a strong mix of second and third local family generations combined with a broad mix of people from different cultural backgrounds and locations. There is a mix of agricultural, fishing, retail and factory orientated employees who make up the community. Generally you will find it an easy going laid back atmosphere with a strong emphasis on sporting and community participation.

Residents will normally be involved in multiple clubs and organisations, and will not only participate in the activities but will also have a co-ordinating or maintenance commitment. A town of such population (approx 500) could not support the number of groups and organisations it has without residents being involved with a number of clubs and organisations.

Apart from the clubs conducting sporting activities throughout the year, the community regularly holds events such as ANZAC Day, Australia Day and annual fund raising auctions.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

» Port Wakefield Country Fire Service (CFS)
Address: East Street | Phone: 1300 362 361 or 000 (Emergencies Only)

» Port Wakefield SA Ambulance
Address: East Street | Phone: (08) 88 671 200 or 000 (Emergencies Only)

» Port Wakefield Police Station
Address: North Street | Phone: (08) 88 671 030 or 000 (Emergencies Only)

» Port Wakefield Primary School
Address: Mine Street | Phone: (08) 88 671 012

» Port Wakefield Kindergarten
Address: Thomas Crescent | Phone: (08) 88 671 187

» Eagles Sports and Community Centre
Address: Thomas Crescent | Phone: (08) 88 671 020 (c/o Post Office)

» Wakefield Regional Council
Address: Scotland Place, Balaklava | Phone: (08) 88 620 800

FACILITIES FOR HIRE

Port Wakefield Soldiers Memorial Hall
Large dance floor area, stage, tables and chairs, car parking on site.
Also available kitchen facilities, display screens, PA system.
For booking details contact Wendy Deinum on 0418 844 546

Port Wakefield CMC meeting room
Suitable for small group meetings.
Air conditioned with small kitchenette
For booking details contact Wendy Deinum on 0418 844 546

Eagle Sports and Community Centre
Modern facility for functions / conferences (approx seating for 100).
Air conditioned, Bar, kitchen / servery,
Light Pro / Video projector, Screen and Audio
Sports oval, cricket net, Netball and Tennis courts, change rooms
For booking details contact Lisa Studham on 88 671 020

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Port Wakefield Uniting Church
Mine Street, Port Wakefield
Worship services - 11.00am Sunday
Minister :  Rev. Shane Kammermann  
Ph/Fax (08) 8862 1118
Port Wakefield church office open Tuesdays 10am to 2pm  Ph (08) 8867 1203

"Chooks & Chicks"
Community Craft & Friendship Group
Meets Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
Venue : Uniting Church Hall, Mine Street, Port Wakefield
Everybody Welcome !!
Contact :  Jan Higgs  (08) 8867 1509 for further information