Kerang
Population: ~3,500
Kerang is in southern Wamba Wemba country, about 45 minutes south of Swan Hill on the Loddon River. Close to Echuca. Njernda Aboriginal Corporation covers this area. Small town with limited local services — most people travel to Swan Hill or Echuca for specialist services.
Local contacts
- Kerang Police (03) 5450 2200 Police (non-emergency)
- Kerang Health Service (03) 5450 2201
- Gannawarra Shire Council (03) 5450 2200
Services covering this town
- Njernda Aboriginal Corporation (nearby — Echuca)
- Kerang Neighbourhood House
- Centrelink (outreach)
- Community Health (outreach)
- Mallee Bushmobile (medical transport)
Getting there
V/Line coach from Melbourne via Swan Hill (approx 4.5 hours). Local community transport very limited. Most specialist services require travel to Swan Hill, Echuca or Bendigo.
Council
Gannawarra Shire Council
Nearest Aboriginal organisation
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation in Echuca (40 min south). Swan Hill Neighbourhood House 45 min north.