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Bridgetown
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
is located in the South West region
of Western Australia. Main localities
within the Shire include Yornup and
Catterick.
Attractions
Bridgedale, bushwalking, cafés,
cidery, Donnelly Well, Eco Cultural
Discover Centre, galleries, Geegelup
Heritage Trail, Greenbushes Heritage
Park, restaurants, wildflowers and
wineries.
Community information
Bridgetown is nestled amongst the
hills on the banks of the Blackwood
River and has the rare combination
of old world charm and modern
facilities. Many fine old buildings
have been restored to their former
glory, including the post office, old
gaol, police quarters and ‘Bridgedale’,
the home built in 1862 by one of the
area’s first settlers, John Blechynden.
Bridgetown is the only town in the
South West given “Historic Town”
status by the National Trust of
Australia.
The town has a state and catholic
primary school as well as a high
school that caters up to year 10.
Public transport is provided for
students undertaking year 11 and 12
studies in Manjimup.
Population
The Shire has a population of
approximately 4,500.
Travel
Bridgetown is approximately 268
kilometres south of Perth (a two and
a half hour drive) and 95 kilometres
south of Bunbury.
Services in town
Bakery, banks, beauticians, butcher,
cafés, general stores, green grocer,
hairdresser, newsagency, pharmacy,
post office, pubs, restaurants,
supermarket and takeaway food
outlets.
Local medical services
Bridgetown Medical Group
Hospitals
l Bridgetown District Hospital
­Health services
l Child health services
l Pathology collection centre
l Other allied health professionals
Primary contact: Mike Hoar
Top links
Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor
Centre
www.bridgetown.com.au
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au
Western Australia
(tourism and travel)
www.westernaustralia.com
T 08 9761 1222
lSupportive family practice.
lSeven doctors employed at the
practice.
lTwo GP obstetricians and two
GP anaesthetists willing to be
mentors.
lNumber of deliveries per annum –
approximately 80.
l On-call requirements 1 in 5.
lSpecialists at hospital – visiting
O&G x 1 and Surgeon x 2.
lGynaecology procedures
performed – laparoscopy, D&C’s,
hysterectomies.
lSurgical procedures performed
– mainly endoscopies, lump and
bump, regular dental list.
Level 2, 10 Stirling Highway Nedlands Western Australia 6009
PO Box 433 Nedlands Western Australia 6909