Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre — The Bushel
A shared place for learning, practical help and community connection.
Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre supports residents, community groups, businesses and visitors. Its purpose includes reducing social isolation and providing a place where people can enjoy activities and work on projects together.
The CRC operates from The Bushel, the building that also houses the public library and visitor centre beside the Wyalkatchem CBH Agricultural Museum.
Programs and activities
Children and families
Storytime brings preschool and kindergarten children together for stories and activities during school terms.
The CRC also offers school-holiday activities and other opportunities for young people. Contact the team for upcoming sessions, age groups and booking details.
Arts and social groups
Activities at The Bushel include:
- Sunday Arts Group: opportunities to work with pastels and acrylic paints alongside others.
- Cuppa Club: conversation and refreshments for adults of all ages.
- Senior Leisure Group: games, lunch and social activities for people over 50.
- Coffee with a Cop: informal opportunities to meet local police officers and discuss community matters.
Ask the CRC for current dates, times and participation costs.
Staying in Place
The CRC delivers Staying in Place Wyalkatchem, an aged-care support program. Older residents and their families can contact the team to discuss available assistance and arrangements for accessing support.
Public library
Library membership is free, with books and other resources for children and adults. Staff can also help arrange loans from other libraries.
Digital resources are available through library membership, extending access to reading and entertainment beyond the building.
Everyday services and facilities
The CRC provides:
- Public computers, internet access, workshops and individual technology support.
- Centrelink and myGov access facilities.
- Driver and vehicle licensing services.
- Printing, copying, scanning, laminating, binding and document preparation.
- Key cutting, local information and visitor assistance.
The Bushel also has meeting and training spaces, private offices, videoconferencing facilities and a kitchen available for suitable activities. Contact the centre about bookings, accessibility and hire charges.
Donate or support the CRC
Donate your container refunds
You can direct eligible Containers for Change refunds to Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre Inc.
Member number: C10462996
Quote or scan this number when returning eligible containers to donate the refund directly to the CRC.
Other contributions
To offer a financial contribution, sponsorship, equipment or volunteer help, contact admin@wyalkatchemcrc.com. Discuss current needs and payment arrangements with the team.
You can also ask about CRC membership, supporting events or contributing your time and skills.
DGR and charity status
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Registered entity | Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre Incorporated |
| ABN | 51 521 343 853 |
| ABN status | Active from 1 November 1999 |
| Entity type | Other Incorporated Entity |
| ACNC registration | Registered charity from 1 June 2022 |
| Deductible Gift Recipient status | Not entitled to receive tax-deductible gifts |
Donations directly to Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre Incorporated are not tax deductible.
View the CRC’s ABN Lookup record.
WAssup speaker placement
Confirmed — future allocation
Wyalkatchem CRC has accepted a future speaker-and-microphone kit as a locally managed community resource. It will support suitable activities, workshops and events through The Bushel.
Contact and visit
Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre
The Bushel
Lot 5700 Railway Terrace
Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Postal address: PO Box 156, Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Phone: 08 9681 1500
Email: admin@wyalkatchemcrc.com.
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–4.30pm. Ask the team for current licensing service hours.
Website: Wyalkatchem CRC
Activities: What’s happening at The Bushel.