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 / Orgnaisation | Contact / Info | Phone Number | Address |
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EMERGENCY | For all emergencies please call 000 | 000 | |
POLICE – Andamooka Station | If unattended contact the Roxby Downs Police Station. | Andamooka: 86727072 Roxby Downs: | Opal Creek Blvd, near corner of Horsepaddock Road. |
SES | Stefan Bilka | 0427181752 | Christmas Hill Road |
CFS | John West | 0408807943 | Christmas Hill Road |
Andamooka Health Service (RFDS) | Remote Area Nurse On call 24hrs | 8672 7087 After Hours: Emergencies only | End of Hospital Road Clinic: 9-12noon – 2-5pm Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri. |
APOMA (Andamooka Progress & Opal Miners Association) | The Secretary, Gill Rowley | 0427 508 075 or email at: apomaprogress@gmail.com Information on community matters & visitor attractions & services. | c/o ATMC Office PO Box 246, Andamooka 5722 |
ATMC (Town) Office | Stephen Lyons, Town Overseer | 8672 7246 Email: admin@atmc.sa.gov.au | ATMC Office, Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. 8.30am-1.30pm Mon-Thurs |
POST OFFICE Laundromat | Margot Duke | 8672 7007 | Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. |
ATM | Andamooka Friendly Grocer | 8672 7034 | Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. Open 7 days- check hrs. |
PUBLIC TOILETS | There are two sets of public toilets in Andamooka. | Please report damage or other matters to the ATMC. | Town Hub & also adjacent to playground at Caravan & Camping Ground, Opal Creek Blvd |
Calvary Community Care | Claudia Mitchell, Care Coordinator | 0418 973 502 | Andamooka Clinic, Hospital Road. Hrs: 9am to 4pm Mon to Thurs |
My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 | http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ | |
Roving Vet | Red Gum Vet & Pet Boarding, Port Augusta | 86423308 | Andamooka Medical Clinic, Check re dates for regular visits |
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 House | Power cards: Friendly Grocer | 86727135 | Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. |
Andamooka School & Children’s Centre | Incorporating: Child care, pre-school, parenting services | 8672 7018 | School Road, off Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub |
Andamooka Library Internet / Wifi | 8-10 & from 1.30 weekdays. Check for closing hrs. | 8672 7018 | Town Hub, Andamooka School, School Road, off Opal Creek Blvd. |
Community Hall – - Kids Splash Pad & public BBQ | Stephen Lyons, ATMC - bookings & enquiries | 8672 7246 | Town Office, Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub |
Community Bus – trips, bookings & enquiries | Stephen Lyons, ATMC | 8672 7246 | Town Office, Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. |
OCA - Outback Communities Authority | Byron Gough | Urgent enquiries: 0427 687 772 | Office: Port Augusta |
Andamooka Friendly Grocer - gas refills, camping equip., craft etc. | SA Lottery Agency Visitors can call ahead with grocery orders. Open 7 days | 8672 7034 | Dodgy Drive, off Opal Creek Blvd. Town Hub Open: 9-6 weekdays, 9-3 Sat., 10-1 Sun. |
FUEL, Gas, vehicle accessories & batteries | Andamooka Friendly Grocer | 8672 7034 | Dodgy Drive, off Opal Creek Blvd. Town Hub Open: 9-6 weekdays, 9-3 Sat., 10-1 Sun. |
Thrifty Link Hardware Hardware & garden | Andamooka Friendly Grocer | 8672 7034 | Dodgy Drive, off Opal Creek Blvd. Town Hub Open: 9-6 weekdays, 9-3 Sat., 10-1 Sun. |
Tuckabox Hotel Lunch & Dinner, Takeaway available. UBET & Keno | Johnnie or Anna Smirnios Open 7 days | 8672 7137 | Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. Opens 11am daily. |
Andamooka Yacht Club Café | Matilda or Kurt | 0478 139188 | Community Hall, Town Hub, Opal Creek Blvd. |
Cellarbrations Bottle Shop | Rob or Jim Open 7 days | 86727183 | Dodgy Drive off Opal Creek Blvd, Town Hub Open 7 days |
Bottlehouse Motel | Margot Duke / Post Office | 8672 7007 | Opal Creek Blvd. Town Hub |
Caravan & Camping Ground & BBQ Camp Kitchen | Enquiries: Stephen Lyons / ATMC | 8672 7246 | Water Road, off Opal Creek Blvd. Shower Block Potable water/ pump-out |
Andamooka Retro Shack Short Stays | Gill Rowley | 0427 508075 | Linen supplied. Service options available |
C.W.A. & Andamooka BooTeek OP Shop | The Secretary | 86727044 | Top of CWA Road Hrs: 9-12 Wed/Fri/Sat |
Hospital Auxiliary | The Secretary - Heidi Daly | 0456 730 383 | PO Box 288 Andamooka 5722 |
Andamooka Youth Group | Donna Waters , Coordinator | 0484 367 329 | |
Andamooka Sports Shooters Assoc. | Matt Glasser | 0419 504 200 | |
Andamooka 0’60’s | Stefan Bilka | 0427181752 | |
Andamooka History Group | c/o APOMA | 0427 508 075 | |
Andamooka Press | Gill Rowley | 0427 508 075 | c/o ATMC Office |
Motor Vehicle Registration | Roxby Downs Town Council Office | ||
Electrician | |||
Plumber | |||
Carpenter | |||
Computer Services | |||
Music Tuition Edge2Centre Studio | Rodney Mitchell | 0447 072 730 | Christmas Hill Road |
Therapeutic Massage | |||
Andamooka Opal Showroom & Underground Opal Museum | Peter Taubers (Opal cutting & Demos by app.) | 8672 7007 Email: andamookaopal@hotmail.com | Andamooka PO, Opal Creek Blvd. Open 7 days. |
Opal miner, cutter, dealer in precious stones | Helmut F | 8672 7162 | |