Our Community

Welcome to our community page. Within this section you will find information and contacts for police, ambulance and the local SES/CFS and medical & community services including health and community care and children’s services, as well as local business, post office and service providers, food, accommodation, fuel and gas, local community organisations, library and town management contacts and more.

More news can be found in the Andamooka Press monthly newsletter accessed on this page and downloadable.

Check the Calendar of Events for what’s on in Andamooka up to 12 months ahead. The Notice Board provides notices on meetings and other items of current community interest. Find information about Health and Community Care as well as facilities, activities and services for over 60’s, youth, and children.

The sections on Community Clubs & Associations and Community Programs & Projects provide information on local clubs, associations and volunteer groups as well as opportunities to get involved in a raft of projects ranging from historic records and exhibitions to fundraising and events. Members of the community are encouraged to join in the projects whether working from home or as part of an informal group, or perhaps taking on a leadership role. Community Programs planned for the next 12 months include introductory sessions on using the internet and social media, first aid, and historic record keeping.

Internet, Television & Radio Services:

  • Internet and WiFi is available at the Community Library located at Andamooka School. Open weekdays and available times can vary so call the school on 8672 7018 to check.
  • The VAST Network provides ‘free to air’ television via satellite and requires a dish and receiver box installed.
  • Local news and weather is available on ABC Regional North & West 891AM or on 105.5 RoxFM.

Banks & Banking:

  • Limited banking and payment services are available at the Andamooka Post Office.
  • The closest bank is located in Port Augusta. 

If you need further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact the town office via email: andamookatownoffice@gmail.com or text: 0477 184 485

Community Contacts

Service / OrgnaisationContact / InfoPhone NumberAddress
EMERGENCYFor all emergencies please call 000000
POLICE - 131 444Roxby Downs Police Station.(08) 8955 9750Burgoyne St,
Roxby Downs SA 5725
SESStefan Bilka
David Roe-Simons
0475 347 905
0429 192 215
Christmas Hill Road
CFSDave Bastian
Luke Corner
0419 924 696
0418 403 616
Christmas Hill Road
Andamooka Health Service (RFDS)Remote Area Nurse
On call 24hrs
(08) 8672 7087
After Hours: Emergencies only
1800 733 772
End of Hospital Road Clinic: 9-12noon – 2-5pm Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri.
APOMA (Andamooka Progress & Opal Miners Association)The Secretary, Alison SmokerEmail: secretary@apoma.com.auPO Box 246, Andamooka 5722
Andamooka Town OfficeEmail: andamookatownoffice@gmail.com0477 184 485School Rd
POST OFFICE LaundromatMargot Duke(08) 8672 7007Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd.
PUBLIC TOILETSThere are two sets of public toilets in Andamooka.
Please report damage or other matters to the Andamooka Town Office.
0477 184 485Town Hub & also adjacent to playground at Caravan & Camping Ground, Opal Creek Blvd
Calvary Community CareClaudia Mitchell, Care Coordinator0418 973 502Andamooka Clinic, Hospital Road.
Hrs: 9am to 4pm Mon to Thurs
My Aged Care1800 200 422http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
Claim Renewal & Registration.Hrs: 9-5 weekdays
11-3 weekends
8672 7007
Opal Fields Program Ph: 8678 9058
Post Office, Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd.
Andamooka Power HouseE-mail: aph@jeril.com.au1300 151 935
Andamooka School & Children’s CentreIncorporating: Child care, pre-school, parenting services(08) 8672 7018School Road, off Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub
Andamooka Library
Internet / Wifi
8-10 & from 1.30 weekdays. Check for closing hrs.(08) 8672 7018Andamooka School, School Road, off Opal Creek Blvd.
Community Hall
Kids Splash Pad
Public BBQ
For Bookings, Enquiries, etc
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485Town Office, School Road
Community Bus Trips, bookings & enquiries
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485Town Office, School Road
OCA - Outback Communities AuthorityCCS & Avdata payments accepted at Andamooka Post Office(08) 8648 5970Office: Port Augusta
Cellarbrations Bottle ShopRob or Jim Open 7 days(08) 8672 7183Dodgy Drive off Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub Open 7 days
Bottlehouse MotelMargot Duke / Post Office(08) 8672 7007Opal Creek Blvd. Town Hub
Caravan & Camping Ground & BBQ Camp KitchenEnquiries andamookatownoffice@gmail.com0477 184 485Water Road, off Opal Creek Blvd.
Shower Block
Potable water/ pump-out
C.W.A. & Andamooka BooTeek OP ShopThe Secretary(08) 8672 7044Top of CWA Road
Hrs: 9-12 Wed/Fri/Sat
Hospital AuxiliaryThe Secretary - Heidi Daly0456 730 383PO Box 288 Andamooka 5722
Andamooka Youth Groupc/o Andamooka Town Office
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
Andamooka Sports Shooters Assoc.Matt Glasser0419 504 200
Andamooka 0’60’sStefan Bilka0427181752
Andamooka History Groupc/o Andamooka Town Office
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485
Andamooka Pressc/o Andamooka Town Office
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485
Motor Vehicle Registrationc/o Roxby Downs Town Council(08) 8671 0010Roxby Downs Town Council Office
Music Tuition Edge2Centre StudioRodney Mitchell0447 072 730Christmas Hill Road
Andamooka Opal Showroom & Underground Opal MuseumPeter Taubers (Opal cutting & Demos by app.)(08) 8672 7007
Email: andamookaopal@hotmail.com
Andamooka PO, Opal Creek Blvd.
Open 7 days.
Opal miner, cutter, dealer in precious stonesHelmut F(08) 8672 7162
Electrician - Richard Elliot ElectricalRichard Elliot0417 807 257
Plumber
Computer Services

Our Community

Welcome to our community page. Within this section you will find information and contacts for police, ambulance and the local SES/CFS and medical & community services including health and community care and children’s services, as well as local business, post office and service providers, food, accommodation, fuel and gas, local community organisations, library and town management contacts and more.

More news can be found in the Andamooka Press monthly newsletter accessed on this page and downloadable.

Check the Calendar of Events for what’s on in Andamooka up to 12 months ahead. The Notice Board provides notices on meetings and other items of current community interest. Find information about Health and Community Care as well as facilities, activities and services for over 60’s, youth, and children.

The sections on Community Clubs & Associations and Community Programs & Projects provide information on local clubs, associations and volunteer groups as well as opportunities to get involved in a raft of projects ranging from historic records and exhibitions to fundraising and events. Members of the community are encouraged to join in the projects whether working from home or as part of an informal group, or perhaps taking on a leadership role. Community Programs planned for the next 12 months include introductory sessions on using the internet and social media, first aid, and historic record keeping.

Internet, Television & Radio Services:

  • Internet and WiFi is available at the Community Library located at Andamooka School. Open weekdays and available times can vary so call the school on 8672 7018 to check.
  • The VAST Network provides ‘free to air’ television via satellite and requires a dish and receiver box installed.
  • Local news and weather is available on ABC Regional North & West 891AM or on 105.5 RoxFM.

Banks & Banking:

  • Limited banking and payment services are available at the Andamooka Post Office.
  • The closest bank is located in Port Augusta. 

If you need further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact the town office via email: andamookatownoffice@gmail.com or text: 0477 184 485

Community Contacts

Service / OrgnaisationContact / InfoPhone NumberAddress
EMERGENCYFor all emergencies please call 000000
POLICE - 131 444Roxby Downs Police Station.(08) 8955 9750Burgoyne St,
Roxby Downs SA 5725
SESStefan Bilka
David Roe-Simons
0475 347 905
0429 192 215
Christmas Hill Road
CFSDave Bastian
Luke Corner
0419 924 696
0418 403 616
Christmas Hill Road
Andamooka Health Service (RFDS)Remote Area Nurse
On call 24hrs
(08) 8672 7087
After Hours: Emergencies only
1800 733 772
End of Hospital Road Clinic: 9-12noon – 2-5pm Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri.
APOMA (Andamooka Progress & Opal Miners Association)The Secretary, Alison SmokerEmail: secretary@apoma.com.auPO Box 246, Andamooka 5722
Andamooka Town OfficeEmail: andamookatownoffice@gmail.com0477 184 485School Rd
POST OFFICE LaundromatMargot Duke(08) 8672 7007Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd.
PUBLIC TOILETSThere are two sets of public toilets in Andamooka.
Please report damage or other matters to the Andamooka Town Office.
0477 184 485Town Hub & also adjacent to playground at Caravan & Camping Ground, Opal Creek Blvd
Calvary Community CareClaudia Mitchell, Care Coordinator0418 973 502Andamooka Clinic, Hospital Road.
Hrs: 9am to 4pm Mon to Thurs
My Aged Care1800 200 422http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
Claim Renewal & Registration.Hrs: 9-5 weekdays
11-3 weekends
8672 7007
Opal Fields Program Ph: 8678 9058
Post Office, Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd.
Andamooka Power HouseE-mail: aph@jeril.com.au1300 151 935
Andamooka School & Children’s CentreIncorporating: Child care, pre-school, parenting services(08) 8672 7018School Road, off Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub
Andamooka Library
Internet / Wifi
8-10 & from 1.30 weekdays. Check for closing hrs.(08) 8672 7018Andamooka School, School Road, off Opal Creek Blvd.
Community Hall
Kids Splash Pad
Public BBQ
For Bookings, Enquiries, etc
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485Town Office, School Road
Community Bus Trips, bookings & enquiries
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485Town Office, School Road
OCA - Outback Communities AuthorityCCS & Avdata payments accepted at Andamooka Post Office(08) 8648 5970Office: Port Augusta
Cellarbrations Bottle ShopRob or Jim Open 7 days(08) 8672 7183Dodgy Drive off Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub Open 7 days
Bottlehouse MotelMargot Duke / Post Office(08) 8672 7007Opal Creek Blvd. Town Hub
Caravan & Camping Ground & BBQ Camp KitchenEnquiries andamookatownoffice@gmail.com0477 184 485Water Road, off Opal Creek Blvd.
Shower Block
Potable water/ pump-out
C.W.A. & Andamooka BooTeek OP ShopThe Secretary(08) 8672 7044Top of CWA Road
Hrs: 9-12 Wed/Fri/Sat
Hospital AuxiliaryThe Secretary - Heidi Daly0456 730 383PO Box 288 Andamooka 5722
Andamooka Youth Groupc/o Andamooka Town Office
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
Andamooka Sports Shooters Assoc.Matt Glasser0419 504 200
Andamooka 0’60’sStefan Bilka0427181752
Andamooka History Groupc/o Andamooka Town Office
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485
Andamooka Pressc/o Andamooka Town Office
andamookatownoffice@gmail.com
0477 184 485
Motor Vehicle Registrationc/o Roxby Downs Town Council(08) 8671 0010Roxby Downs Town Council Office
Music Tuition Edge2Centre StudioRodney Mitchell0447 072 730Christmas Hill Road
Andamooka Opal Showroom & Underground Opal MuseumPeter Taubers (Opal cutting & Demos by app.)(08) 8672 7007
Email: andamookaopal@hotmail.com
Andamooka PO, Opal Creek Blvd.
Open 7 days.
Opal miner, cutter, dealer in precious stonesHelmut F(08) 8672 7162
Electrician - Richard Elliot ElectricalRichard Elliot0417 807 257
Plumber
Computer Services