Batchelor, Adelaide River and Pine Creek Health Centres
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Overview
Batchelor Health Centre
Batchelor Health Centre has two (2) GP doctors who both work part time.
The nursing staff has one Nursing Manager with two (2) Support Staff Nurses, there is also an additional dry season Nurse hired for six (6) months of the year. Batchelor Health Centre also has a Health Practitioner and a Health Practitioner Student.
The support staff is made up of one (1) Administrator and three (3) Drivers.
When placed at Batchelor Health Centre you will also be required to travel and work at Pine Creek Health Centre and Adelaide River Health Centre.
Pine Creek Health Centre
Pine Creek Health Centre has one (1) GP doctor who attends the clinic on a Wednesday, the GP Registrar assigned to the Batchelor/Pine Creek/Adelaide River placement will also attend the clinic on a Wednesday.
There are two (2) nurses who both work full time at Pine Creek Health Centre and one (1) fulltime Aboriginal Health Worker.
The support staff consists of one (1) full time receptionist/administrator and one (1) driver.
Last updated: Monday, August 24, 2015 - 15:55
Batchelor
Overview
Location: Batchelor community is about 100kms south of Darwin, and is the main entry point for visitors to the spectacular Litchfield National Park.
Population: Approximately 840 people reside in the Batchelor community, with a population mix across the region of 35% Aboriginal and 65% non-Aboriginal. The Litchfield Park area attracts approx 500,000 tourists annually. Batchelor Institute provides education for up to 2,000 Indigenous students annually.
Language: English
Permits: There are public restricted areas for drinking alcohol in Batchelor community under the Northern Territory Liquor Act, for example, the Batchelor Institute and all public areas.
Telecommunications reception and internet access
- Phone access – landline and Next G mobile
- ADSL Internet/email access
- Satellite dish (health clinic staff can access)
Access
Road: One (1) hour drive on sealed road from Darwin, 12kms west of the Stuart Highway.
Air: Batchelor has a sealed and unregistered airstrip that has battery-operated lights for night evacuations.
Seasonal Access: Year round access.
Facilities
Facilities: Ovals, post office, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court, lawn bowls, cafés, community library, parks and catholic church.
Additional information
History: Batchelor in the Northern Territory has a long and interesting history in Territory terms. Many older Australians remember it from their early Geography classes in the 50’s and 60’s when its development as Rum Jungle was touted across a rapidly developing Australia. It invoked national excitement as one of the first uranium mines in Australia. This in a period when atomic energy appeared to be the panacea to many national energy issues. Rum Jungle, had in those early days a strong sense of national pride attached to it; a sign of a developing resource rich nation breaking new ground in Australia far North. The dream of the rich tropics being made real. The Rum Jungle Uranium Mine eventually gave way over time to the beautiful tropical NT Town of Batchelor – but retained all the original excitement and promise. Originally set up as the service town to Rum Jungle Uranium Mine, Batchelor has grown from this role into a major regional centre. When the mine eventually closed, the infrastructure and other facilities were passed to governments, sold to private providers and eventually developed into the wonderful town of Batchelor we know today. Winner of three NT Keep Australia Beautiful awards over several years Batchelor retains a special charm and unique character as an historic town born of a period of enthusiasm and great vision.
Attractions: A mini duplication of Karlstein Castle – Havlik Park, the NT’s only butterfly sanctuary – Butterfly Farm, WWII Commemorative Cairn and museum, parachuting club. Nearby is Lake Bennett, an artificial lake for water sports, canoeing, golf driving, bushwalking or bird watching. Also nearly is the famous Litchfield National Park, which features a myriad of diverse environments. For more information, please visit: Litchfield National Park.