Community Development
The Community Development Department undertakes provision of local government services for minority and disadvantaged groups, social planning and cultural services, Aboriginal affairs, childcare, and sports and recreational facilities such as ovals, parks, swimming pools, libraries and public halls.
Executive Manager of Community Development
The Executive Manager of Community Development is located in the Administration Building, however the remainder of the staff in this department are spread around Derby.
Community Development Organisational Structure
This Department has the following sections under its umbrella.
Derby and Fitzroy Crossing Public Libraries
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley provides a comprehensive Library and Information Service in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing.
The Derby Library is located on Clarendon Street (behind the Administration Office). For more info and opening hours click here.
The Fitzroy Crossing Library is located in the Fitzroy Crossing Tourist Bureau. For more info and opening hours click here. Derby Recreation CentreThe Derby Recreation Centre is located on the southern end of Ashley Street and is home to a wide range of sporting facilities including two undercover multipurpose courts, a community centre and squash courts. The centre is managed by the Shire’s Aquatic and Recreation Manager and also houses the Garnduwa team. For more information on the hire of facilities click here..Derby Memorial Swimming Pool
The pool is located on the corner of Johnston and Clarendon Streets, Derby. The pool is open to the general public, the opening hours depend on the season.
To find out more information on the pool as well as opening hours click here.
Scallywags Daycare Centre
“Scallys” is located on Ashley Street, Derby and is licensed to care for 32 children, from 6 weeks to five years of age. It offers full-time, part-time and occasional care in a loving, child-oriented environment. Scallys is open between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and provides a vacation program for school-aged children during school holidays. Contact the Coordinator on (08) 9191 1793 for more information.
Family Violence Project (Working with Adolescents to Prevent Family Violence)
This program began in 2000 as a result of a report by leading WA criminal justice researcher Dr Harry Blagg into family violence. Derby was one of the towns selected to implement the trial project with the aim of increasing awareness of domestic violence and to develop culturally appropriate remedies.
A Project Officer was employed by the Shire to implement the project, which has been responsible for creating a Young Women’s Centre and a Men's Centre in Derby, and also created the same centres at Mowanjum Aboriginal Community.
Due to the success of the program, which is now known as the Jayida Burru Abuse and Violence Prevention Forum, funding for the original 12-month project has been extended to 30 June, 2007.
Community Development Officer
The Community Development Officer is located in the Shire Administration Building on Loch Street. The Community Development Officer provides strategic support across the Community Development Branch to ensure residents get the most out of the shire’s many facilities. This includes coordinating and implementing programs and events in the areas of sport and recreation, child care, youth, culture, and library and information services.
Contact the Community Development Officer on (08) 9191 0999 or email cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au
Derby Youth Service
Marooloo Youth Services operates from the Derby Youth Centre in Hardman Street. Marooloo is a Mangala name that means ‘kids care for this place’. Permission has been given by senior Mangala men and women to use this word.
The service provides ‘at risk’ young people aged 12-18 years with opportunities to socialise and develop knowledge and skills in a safe and supportive environment. We promote mutual respect, healthy lifestyle choices, personal rights and responsibilities.
This service is located at the Derby Youth Centre which is situated on the corner of Hardman and Clarendon St and is managed by the Shire’s Youth Services Coordinator.
The centre is open to the public from 2pm to 5pm weekdays and until 7pm on Fridays. Times may vary during certain periods of the year so please contact the Youth Service Coordinator on (08) 9191 0999 for details. A comprehensive holiday program is also offered during school holidays. | 
