Community Services Directory

The Community Services Directory is a publication put together through a collaboration between the Jerilderie and Berrigan Shires. You can view the directory in PDF form or a hard copy is available from the Shire Offices and many other locations throughout the Berrigan and Jerilderie Shires.

Community Services Directory (pdf document)

If you would like to add your community service group, or change contact details, in the next Community Services Directory please download a form and send this in to one of the listed contacts.

Berrigan Shire 2023

The Berrigan Shire Community Strategic Plan has been developed with each community involved in developing a whole of Shire statement about the economic, social, environmental issues that are important to them and what they would like their community to look like in 10 to 20 years.

The Plan summarises the steps that need to be taken by Council, State and other agencies, community groups, and individuals in our communities to meet current challenges and make the most (in each of our communities) of future opportunities .

To find out more information please follow the link to the Berrigan Shire 2023 webpage or contact the Community Planning Officer Jo Ruffin on 03 5888 5100 or via joanner@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au.

Berrigan Shire Population Forecasts

The Berrigan Shire population and household forecasts are designed to inform community groups, Council, investors, business, students and the general public. To achieve this, forecast.id® is formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary.

Forecasts are available for each year from 2006 to 2031.

To access the Berrigan Shire Population Forecasts please click here.

The Council strives to provide a specialised support service through family centered practice to families with young children who have developmental delays or disabilities. You will find all the information you require about child services and how Council can help.

Child Services

Customer Requests

If you would like to make a comment or suggest an improvement on Council’s service you can fill out a customer request form here. We value your feedback and are committed to continuous improvement of our services.

Customer Requests

Emergency Planning

Planning for emergencies is largely the responsibility of the NSW Rural Fire Service within the Berrigan Shire. You can find contact details and resources regarding emergency planning here.

Emergency Planning

Berrigan Shire Council is concerned with providing residents and visitors of the Shire with a safe and sustainable environment and has developed recommendations and guidelines for maintaining it. Find out how the Council is helping the environment here.

Environment

Home & Community Care

The Home and Community Care program is designed to assist aged and disabled people (and their carers) with a home support service allowing some independence and the opportunity to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

Home & Community Care

Moving to our Shire

The Berrigan Shire Prospective New Residents Kit is aimed at people who are considering moving to Berrigan Shire. Berrigan Shire Council also offers a number of other information resources that may be of use. Find out more information here.

Moving to our Shire

Important information for people who own pets & animals in the Berrigan Shire area.

Pets & Animals

Rates & Charges

Important information for ratepayers within the Berrigan Shire area. Find out information about your rates and charges.

Rates & Charges

Roads & Streets

Berrigan Shire Council maintains a significant network of roads throughout the Shire. Council welcomes input and feedback from residents and ratepayers regarding the road system within the Berrigan Shire.

Roads & Streets

Garbage & Recycling

Here you will find information about the initiatives that the Berrigan Shire Council has in place to deal with waste management within the region.

Garbage & Recycling

In this section you can read about the different schemes Council has in place for dealing with sewerage management.

Sewerage

Tocumwal Aerodrome

Activity at Tocumwal Aerodrome - Aerobatics, Flying

Tocumwal Aerodrome

The Berrigan Shire Council has formulated water saving policy’s to assist residents in the responsible use of water resources and prevent water waste and misuse. Water is one of our most precious resources. You can help the environment by reducing your water consumption by following the tips outlined in this section.

Water

Information for those affected by the Tornado

information about clean up and funding for those affected by the Tornado that ravaged the area on 21 March 2013.

Information for those affected by the Tornado

Youth development is about providing the young within the Shire with the opportunities to have a say and contribute to the community. Youth participation events provide the youth with responsibilities, which will help the development of skills and guide them into successful adults.

Youth

Lost Animals and Adoptions

Listing of lost animals picked up within the Berrigan Shire and animals available for adoption.

Lost Animals and Adoptions

Listing of aged care facilities and information within the shire.

Aged Care

Contacting Council

Office: 56 Chanter Street, Berrigan.
Office hours are 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday.

Phone:
Fax:
Email:

(03) 5888 5100
(03) 5885 2092

Post: Berrigan Shire Council
PO Box 137
BERRIGAN NSW 2712