West Arthur Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Council is a forum for young people to advise the Government directly about issues facing young people and ways to address these issues. The YAC is also able to source funding for development of facilities and/or events such as skateboard parks, concerts, education and employment activities. Currently in recess. 
Contact: Shire Of West Arthur, Tel: 9736 2222

West Arthur Tourism Promotion Group

Promotes tourism within the Shire of West Arthur.
Contact: Geoff Bunce, Tel: 9736 1205

Darkan & Districts Stud Breeders

Organise ram sales and field days.
Contact: Des Gooding,  Tel: 9736 1414

Pastoralists & Graziers Association

Is a farmer representative group. Represents farmers in the political arena. 2-3 dinner meetings per year with guest speakers.
Contact: Adrian South, Tel: 9767 2048

West Australian Farmers Federation

Represents the interests of its farmer members and helps maintain their profitability. Local zone: West Arthur, Kojonup, Boyup Brook.
Contact: Des O’Connell, Land Use Spokesperson. Tel: 9863 1055

West Arthur Land Conservation District Committee

Look after land use and conservation matters within the West Arthur Shire; particularly salinity problems.
Contact: Ivan Wunnenberg, Tel: 9736 1161 or Katie Robinson, NRMO. Tel: 9736 2004, Email: landcare@westarthur.wa.gov.au

Arthur River Hall Committee

We are a body of local people who make sure the Hall is kept clean and tidy. It is available for hire for seminars, etc.
Contact: Karynne Robinson, Tel: 9862 6038

Community Events Group

Local group established to organize events that appeal to all sectors of the community.
Contacts: Hayley Cook, Mobile: 0427 560 421

Duranillin Hall Committee

Horley St, Duranillin
Manage the provision of a venue for meetings and functions for local and other outside groups or individually, to be self-supporting.
Contact: Danielle Elvison, Tel: 9862 9004

Duranillin Townscape

Meet Duranillin Hall
Contact: Sue Stock, Councillor/Spokesperson. Tel: 9862 9046

Lake Towerrinning Strategic Planning

Moodiarrup Sports Complex
The Lake Towerrinning Strategic Planning Committee was responsible for the compilation of the Lake Towerrinning Strategic/Management Plan. The group consists of Shire, CALM, Dept of Transport, landowners, local business and Tourist Group. The main focus of the group now is to administer and update the plan.
Contact: Shire of West Arthur, Tel: 9736 2222

Moodiarrup Hall Committee

Arthur River Rd, Moodiarrup
Responsible for the upkeep of Moodiarrup Hall. Hall available for hire, comprising large room, chairs, tables, stove. Accommodates 150-200 people.
Contact: Janette Whitaker, Tel: 9863 1056

West Arthur Wildflower & Plant Group

The aim of the group is to create an Herbarium of pressed specimens of all flora within the Shire, both of native and introduced species, for public identification. The Herbarium is located in the Darkan Library, and is linked to the Perth Herbarium through the Regional Herbaria Scheme. Assistance with identification may be obtained by contacting either Val Crowley.
Contact: Val Crowley, Tel: 9736 1295 or Lyn White, Tel: 9736 1155

Friends of Nangip Creek

A small group of people with a wish to see Nangip  restored to its former glory. We conduct informal busy-bees for patch burning, or just turn up to pull weeds.
Contact: Chelsea Mepham 9736 1019 or Lynne White, Tel: 9736 1155

West of the Arthur Historical Society

Affiliated with the Royal West Australian Historical Society.
Contact:  Sheila Curnow (President) or Lyn White (Sec)  9736 1155

Darkan P&C Association

Aims to:

1. provide a community voice to the Education Department;
2. raise funds to improve the school facilities;
3. assist in the running of the school through its various committees, eg school bus, canteen, council, swimming pool, pre primary, sports, catering. Meets 3rd Thursday of month at DDHS Library.

Contact: Adrian South, Tel: 9767 2048

Darkan Play Group

Burrowes St, Darkan
Play Group is run on Thursdays from 9.00am - 11.30am during School Term at the Darkan Skate Park. For children 0-4 years old and their parents/carers.
Contact: Vanessa Cuthbert,Tel: 9736 1367

Darkan Pre-Primary Group

Burrowes St, Darkan
Kindergarten – Tue / Thurs 9:00am –3.00pm. 
Pre-Primary - 9:00am –3:00pm.
Contact: Jacquie South, Tel: 9736 2048

Darkan Anglican Church Local Committee

Uniting Church, Hillman St, Darkan
Services held 2nd Sunday of month 7:30am and 4th Sunday of month 10:30am.  Aims to bring the Word of the Lord to the people.  To build a Christ centred community.  Membership benefits - to have eternal life.  Rectory – Williams,  Ph: 9885 1174.
Contact: Marj Quartermaine,  Treas Tel: 9736 1053 or John Sattler,  Tel: 9885 8024

St Mary's Catholic Church

Arthur St, Darkan
Mass - First & third Sunday of month at 8:00am.
Aims to provide friendship and spiritual needs for the community. Father Tom from Collie Ph 9734 2183.
Contact: Sue Duffield, Tel: 9736 1132

Uniting Church

Hillman St, Darkan
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:00 am.
Pastor John Dolling from Wagin. Ph: 9861 1125.
Contact: Denise Gooding, Tel: 9736 1175

The Bleat Newspaper

The Bleat Newspaper is a voluntary organisation to help provide information to the Shire of West Arthur. This includes advertising businesses, coming events, church rosters, community services, classifieds and other information of interest. Contact the Publicity Officer for advertising information. The Bleat is always looking for volunteers to help collate the paper & assist with typing (computer), coordinating, printing and assembling. If you would be interested in helping please contact the Editor. The Bleat is issued every second Tuesday.

Contact: Rebecca South, Email: bleat@westarthur.wa.gov.au

Friends of Collie to Darkan Rail Trail Group Inc. 

The friends of the group was set up in August 2000 with the objective of constructing a trail for hikers, cyclists and horse riders along the disused railway line between Collie and Darkan.  The group achieved these objectives with funds from the Lotteries Commission/Trailswest Funding Program, volunteer labour from its members and assistance from the Shires of West Arthur and Collie.  Now that construction is complete, the group will be responsible for maintaining the trail.  Anyone wishing to assist in any way or to become a member, is most welcome.  Membership is $10 per annum and the group meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Buckingham Hall.
Contact: Geoff Bunce, or Joanne Bunce, Tel:  9736 1205, Email: cdrtg@westnet.com.au

CWA — Arthur River

Arthur River Hall, Albany Hwy
Contact: Janet Robinson, Tel: 9862 6048

CWA - Darkan

Coalfields Hwy, Darkan
Meet 1st Thursday of the month at 2:00pm.
Contact: Fay Bunce, Tel: 9736 1223 or Isobel Lutz, Tel: 9736 1374

Darkan & Districts Apex Club

Fellowship and community service. Meet second Thursday of month for dinner meeting at Darkan Hotel.
Contact: Tom Lloyd, Pres Tel: 9736 1281

Darkan St John Ambulance

Hillman St, Darkan
Provides Ambulance transport, First Aid training, First Aid supplies.
Contact: Ann Knapp, Treas Tel: 9736 1135

Gardening Group

Meets once a month at designated local gardens.
Contact: Kathy Wharton,  Tel: 9862 9032

Lions Club of West Arthur

Meet every third Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Neil Manuel,Tel: 9862 6043