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Doomadgee Queensland | |
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Population | 1,052[1] |
Postcode(s) | 4830 |
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LGA(s) | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council |
State electorate(s) | Mount Isa |
Federal division(s) | Kennedy |
Doomadgee Aboriginal Mission, originally known as Dumaji, was located on Bayley Point on the Gulf of Carpentaria. In 1936 after being destroyed by a cyclone the community was relocated to Nicholson River. In 1985 the population of Doomadgee was approximately 800.
At the 2006 census, Doomadgee had a population of 1,052.[1]
As at 2006 the Queensland Government, per its commitment to remote locations, has increased its services to Doomadgee, and as at July 2006, there are 8 of 25 Queensland Government Departments now represented in Doomadgee. The 8 Queensland Government Departments are:
Queensland Police Service (9 Officer Station), Queensland Corrective Services (2 Probation and Parole Officers - 1 x Compliance, 1 x Programs), Queensland Ambulance Service (1 x Ambulance Officer, 1 x Paramedic), Department of Education and the Arts (Formerly Education Queensland), Department of Employment and Training, Queensland Health, TAFE Queensland, Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy.
Queensland Corrective Services (formerly the Department of Corrective Services) is the latest addition to the Queensland Government Family in Doomadgee with the permanent appointment of 2 Probation and Parole Officers. 1 Probation and Parole Officer is responsible for Offender Compliance to their orders and Prosecuting those offenders who contravene their orders, and the other Probation and Parole Officer is responsible for the Offender Programs by delivering a host of Departmental programs to address the criminogenic needs of the offenders and as ordered by the Courts. From January 2007, the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council in the area was given full shire status.
17°56′S 138°49′E / 17.933°S 138.817°E / -17.933; 138.817
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