Community Services

The Shire's Manager of Community Services (MCS) is the link between the Shire and the community. In addition to assisting in the development of the local and regional economy, the MCS supports existing, and develops new infrastructure and services to enhance community cohesion and spirit.

The MCS provides support to a number of community organisations by providing advice and assistance with project management including sourcing of sponsorship and grant monies for community projects through Government and other stakeholders.

The MCS is also responsible for economic & tourism development and Shire communications to the local community. 

Rowena Ritchie can be contacted on (08) 9838 1001, 0429 880 545 or mcs@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au.

Electoral District

Ravensthorpe is in the Roe State Electoral District and the Federal Electorate of O’Connor. If you are uncertain of your enrolment, telephone 13 2326 (Federal) or 13 6306 (State).

Community Development Family and Children’s Services

These are provided by the office located in Dempster Street, Esperance. Phone: 9071 2566.

Fire Control – Burning Garden Refuse and Rubbish

The following rules apply during the Restricted and Prohibited Burning Times:

No fire may be lit to destroy garden refuse or rubbish, other than in an incinerator on a day when the fire danger forecast issued by the Bureau of Meteorology is ‘Very High’ or ‘Extreme’ for that locality.

The following procedures apply to the burning of garden refuse or rubbish:

Fires lit in an incinerator are permitted at any time of the day provided that –

• The incinerator is properly constructed and will not permit the escape of sparks or burning material.
• The incinerator is located not less than two metres from any building or fence
• The area around the incinerator is cleared of all inflammable material for at least two metres.
• PLEASE NOTE: AN OPEN DRUM IS NOT AN INCINERATOR!

Fires lit on ground –

• Fires may be lit only between 6pm and 11pm each day and must be extinguished by midnight of the same day.
• Fires may only be lit on the ground provided the surrounding area is cleared of all inflammable material to at least five metres around the material to be burnt.
• The person who lit the fire or the person left in attendance shall completely extinguish the fire with water or earth before leaving the fire. 

Common Sense Precautions

Do not attempt to light any fire to destroy garden refuse or rubbish if conditions are windy. Have a garden hose connected to a tap and water running while burning is carried out. Do not leave the fire unattended at any time. The bigger the fire, the greater the risk of sparks causing a fire to escape.

Justices of the Peace

Name	Location	Phone
Mr Bevan Battilana	Ravensthorpe	9838 1047
Mrs Kerry Dickinson Mrs Dorothy English	Ravensthorpe Hopetoun	9838 1259 (h) 9838 1276 (w) 0427929615
Mr Richard Foulds	Hopetoun	9838 3032
Ms Wendy Hancock	Hopetoun	9838 3230
Ms Marion Keefe	Hopetoun	9838 3148
Mr John Mudie	Ravensthorpe	9835 6034
Mr Keith Rowe	Ravensthorpe	9838 1067 (h) 9838 1111 (w)
Mr Robert Walker	Ravensthorpe	9838 1112

Police

         Ravensthorpe Police Station located in Morgans Street. Phone: 9838 1004.

          Hopetoun Police Station located in Vean Street. Phone: 9838 3724

Transport

Westrail Bus - bookings at Caltex Roadhouse Ravensthorpe 9838 1024 or Hopetoun 9838 3123.

NationalJet air service - 08 9479 9700

Veterinary Services

Visits by a vet to Ravensthorpe are made regularly. For appointments ring Athol Staaden 9071 2250, or Swans 90715777.

Ravensthorpe & Hopetoun Telecentres

Located in Dunn Street, Ravensthorpe ph 9838 1340 fax 9838 1335 and Veal Street, Hopetoun ph 9838 3062 fax 9838 3062. These centres offer information and communication access, short courses and social opportunities. They also house the public library for each townsite and members of the community can access during the following hours:

Ravensthorpe 9-5 (closed 12 – 1), Mon to Fri
Hopetoun 9 – 4.30 (closed 12 – 12.30) Mon to Fri.

Kylie Thomas


Coordinator Ravensthorpe District Telecentre Inc.

Ph 9838 1340

Fax 9838 1335

email ravytel@wn.com.au

Ambulance

Phone 000 or 9838 2211

Memberships 98381162

Chemist

Biosphere Rural Health Pharmaceutical & Gift, Morgans Street, Ravensthorpe. Phone: 9838 1020.

Child Health Clinic/Community Health Nurse

Located in the Ravensthorpe District Health Centre. Phone: 9838 2211

Doctor

Ravensthorpe Surgery is located in Martin Street, Ravensthorpe, (opposite the Hospital).

Dentist

The dental surgery is located in the grounds of the Ravensthorpe Hospital. Phone: 9838 1322.

Home and Community Care

Servicing the shire of Ravensthorpe for people who are frail aged or younger people with disabilities who need support to enable them to live comfortably in their own homes. The service is based in Hopetoun and the Coordinator may be contacted on 9838 3144.

District Health Centre (Hospital)

The Ravensthorpe District Hospital is located on the corner of Martin and Queen Streets, Ravensthorpe. The current bed capacity is 12.

The hospital is situated within the Goldfields Esperance Health Service and provides the following services to the community of Ravensthorpe and surrounding districts:

• Child & Population Health
• Dietetics
• Mental Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Podiatry
• Physiotherapy
• Social Worker
• Speech Pathology
• Surgical

For further information or general enquiries call 9838 2211.

Immunisation

Clinics are held at Ravensthorpe District Health Centre. Phone: 9838 2211.

Royal Flying Doctor Service

All emergency hospital patients requiring evacuation from the district are transferred via RFDS. Phone: 9838 2211.

Hopetoun - Extended Care Nurse

Situated in the Hopetoun Seniors Centre, Veal Street

Phone: 9838 3323

Aged Persons Facilities

Ravensthorpe District Health Centre – there are 4 beds provided in this facility for frail-aged care. For further details, contact the hospital on 9838 2211.

Ravensthorpe Residential Care Facility – three self-contained units located on Dunn Street. Contact Rex Gordon 9838 1078.

Churches

Education

Ravensthorpe has within the Shire:

Community Development Family and Children’s Services

These are provided by the office located in Dempster Street, Esperance. Phone: 9071 2566.