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Community Directory
June 2012
No guarantee can be given for the accuracy of the information contained in this document. All the
information is subject to change without notice and has been supplied by the services listed. The
information in this document was compiled from the information maintained in the LINCS system
and is an extract of the Newcastle Community Directory.
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Newcastle Community Directory
Table of Contents
Community Directory 2012
Table of Contents
Aged Services..............................................................................................................................3
Accommodation........................................................................................................................................................3
Education..................................................................................................................................................................8
Financial Assistance.................................................................................................................................................9
Food Services.........................................................................................................................................................10
Health .....................................................................................................................................................................12
Home Care .............................................................................................................................................................16
Information..............................................................................................................................................................18
Respite ...................................................................................................................................................................21
Social / Recreation .................................................................................................................................................24
Support Services / Groups .....................................................................................................................................27
Transport ................................................................................................................................................................31
Arts and Culture .........................................................................................................................32
Community Arts ......................................................................................................................................................32
Entertainment .........................................................................................................................................................33
Galleries and Museums..........................................................................................................................................35
Performing Arts.......................................................................................................................................................36
Studios....................................................................................................................................................................37
Childrens Services .....................................................................................................................38
Accommodation......................................................................................................................................................38
Equipment ..............................................................................................................................................................39
Family Day Care.....................................................................................................................................................40
Health .....................................................................................................................................................................41
Long Day Care .......................................................................................................................................................47
Occasional Care .....................................................................................................................................................50
Out of School Hours Care ......................................................................................................................................51
Preschools..............................................................................................................................................................54
Vacation Care.........................................................................................................................................................56
Community Facilities..................................................................................................................58
Community Centres................................................................................................................................................58
Drop-In Centres ......................................................................................................................................................59
Halls and Meeting Rooms ......................................................................................................................................60
Leisure Facilities.....................................................................................................................................................62
Libraries..................................................................................................................................................................87
Parks and Reserves ...............................................................................................................................................88
Picnic Area .............................................................................................................................................................91
Playgrounds............................................................................................................................................................92
Disability Services......................................................................................................................96
Accommodation......................................................................................................................................................96
Education................................................................................................................................................................98
Employment..........................................................................................................................................................102
Financial Assistance.............................................................................................................................................104
Health ...................................................................................................................................................................105
Information............................................................................................................................................................112
Respite .................................................................................................................................................................115
Social / Recreation ...............................................................................................................................................116
Support Services ..................................................................................................................................................117
General Services .....................................................................................................................123
Accommodation....................................................................................................................................................123
Counselling...........................................................................................................................................................127
Education..............................................................................................................................................................136
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Employment..........................................................................................................................................................144
Financial Assistance.............................................................................................................................................147
Legal.....................................................................................................................................................................148
Health Information A-Z.............................................................................................................151
Indigenous Services.................................................................................................................159
Men Services ...........................................................................................................................161
Multicultural and CALD Services..............................................................................................164
Sport ........................................................................................................................................165
Sporting Clubs and Groups ..................................................................................................................................165
Sports Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................169
Women Services......................................................................................................................172
Youth Services.........................................................................................................................176
Accommodation....................................................................................................................................................176
Counselling...........................................................................................................................................................176
Education..............................................................................................................................................................177
Employment..........................................................................................................................................................178
Financial ...............................................................................................................................................................178
Health ...................................................................................................................................................................178
Information............................................................................................................................................................179
Support Services / Groups ...................................................................................................................................180
Subject Index ...........................................................................................................................183
Suburb Index............................................................................................................................208
Name Index..............................................................................................................................213
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Aged Services
Aged Services
Accommodation
ADHC-Hunter Residences
Phone: 4928 0800 Fax: 02 4928 3042
Stockton Centre, Fullerton St, Stockton 2295
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.facs.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Administers of Stockton
Centre , Kanangra, Tomaree and Peat Island
Centre which are residential centres for people
with intellectual disability
Hours: Office hours 8:30am-4pm. Nursing 24hrs.
Disability Access: Yes (Units are fully
accessible and the office has ground level
access.)
Area Served: Hunter Region
Ageing, Disability & Home Care
- Hunter
Phone: 4978 6100 Fax: 02 4978 6299
Level 5, 670 Hunter St, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: PO Box 2161, Dangar 2309
Web: www.adhc.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Coordination of
accommodation and respite
services,assessment, intake, consultation and
resource services including the areas of
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech
pathology, psychology, social work and case
work in schools and/or at home.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Disability Access: Yes (level access, lift)
Eligibility: frail aged and people with a disability
Referral: Self refer, will be assessed by on-site
team
Area Served: Hunter, NSW Central Coast HACC
Alternative Names: ADHC
Compiled 26/06/2012
BCS Warabrook Centre
Phone: 4903 6800 Fax: 02 4903 6890
14-24 Casuarina Circuit, Warabrook 2304
Web: www.bcs.org.au
Service Description: Hostel and Nursing Home
accommodation
Hours: 24 hours
Parent Organisation: Baptist Community
Services - NSW & ACT
Bupa Waratah
Phone: 4967 2444 Fax: 02 4967 2455
219 Christo Rd, Waratah 2298
Web: www.bupacare.com.au
Service Description: Bupa Waratah offers
residents secure open spaces including
landscaped gardens and courtyards. Bupa
Waratah places a great emphasis on individual
needs, providing a diverse residential aged care
services, including low care, high care and
dementia specific.
Hours: 8am to 4pm
Fees: Contact Bupa Waratah
Transport: Public Transport and Taxi Services
available
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, lifts, showers
and toilets)
Parent Organisation: Bupa Care
Carpenter Court Aged Care
Facility
Phone: 4963 4300 Fax: 02 4963 6489
46 John Pde, MEREWETHER 2291
Service Description: Hostel accommodation
Hours: 24 hours
Fees: Depends on assets test
Eligibility: Aged
Parent Organisation: Salvation Army
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CatholicCare Social Services
Hunter-Manning
Phone: 4979 1120 Fax: 02 4979 1131
Mail to: PO Box 775, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.catholiccare.org.au
Service Description: Community serives,
counselling, youth and children services,
disability services and respite care.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Area Served: Hunter Region;
Alternative Names: Centacare Care for the
Aged
Parent Organisation: Catholic Diocese of
Maitland-Newcastle
Charles O'Neill Hostel
Phone: 4960 3901 Fax: 02 4960 3902
off Wilson St, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: PO Box 325, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.chcs.com.au
Service Description: Hostel for aged and
disadvantaged
Hours: Enquiries Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fees: 85% of aged pension
Parent Organisation: Catholic Healthcare
Denison Court
Phone: 4969 8222 Fax: 02 4969 8230
151 Denison St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.uchunter.org.au
Service Description: 32 Units self care
accommodation, units vary from one to two
bedrooms, on the first or second floor. Each unit
is euqipped with a kitchen, lounge and bathroom,
with residents able to install their own washing
machine or alternatively access the communal
laundry. All units have access to Vital Call in the
case of emergency.
Hours: 24/7
Eligibility: ACAT assessment is required prior to
entry into any residential care facility. From 55
years.
Referral: Vacancies are subject to availability.
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: UnitingCare Ageing
Compiled 26/06/2012
Aged Services
Fernlea Hostel
Phone: 4968 1194
24 Elizabeth St, Mayfield 2304
Service Description: Licensed private boarding
house for 17 people, including those with mild
disabilities. Services include 3 meals per day, 24
hour supervision. Some residents have Home
Care for showering etc. Will arrange for laundry
to be done. Provides transport to medical
appointments, and recreation: movies, clubs etc.
Hours: 24hrs
Fees: Ring for details
Disability Access: Yes
Referral: Require ACAT-Boarding House
Screening
Area Served: NSW
Hamilton Aged Care Facility
Phone: 4961 1829 Fax: 02 4961 6238
24 Samdon St, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Nursing home
Hours: 24 hrs - 7 days
Eligibility: From 18 years.
Hoarding and Squalor Program
- Hunter
Phone: 4946 4400 Fax: 02 4946 4499
12 Tyrrell St, WALLSEND 2287
Web: www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au
Service Description: Program aimed at
providing assistance to people living in poor
living conditions including domestic squalor, and
to those who hoard.Focus of the program is to
deliver comprehensive case management,
coordination of services, advocacy & referral,
and cleaning interventions where required.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Fees: Funded program
Transport: Office within walking distance of bus
stop
Disability Access: Yes (Front entrance to office)
Referral: Referral via Community Care Access
Point Ph. 1300 731 556
Parent Organisation: Catholic Community
Services
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Irwin Hall Aged Care Facility
(Uniting Care)
Phone: 4968 3488 Fax: 02 4968 3525
13 Section St, Mayfield 2304
Service Description: Low care hostel for 38
residents, that supports ageing in place. The
facility is locatedclose to the Newcastle CBD,
with easy access to shops and transport.
Hours: 24 hrs 7 days
Eligibility: Aged Care Assessment Team
(ACAT) assessment is required prior to entry
Referral: Vacancies are subject to ACAT
assessment and availability. To find your
nearest Aged Care Assessment Team contact
Commonwealth CareLink Centre on 1800 052
222.
Jenny McLeod Retirement
Village
Phone: 4951 6637 Fax: 02 4955 9428
48 Victory Pde, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.jennymacleodvillage.com
Service Description: Self Care Units and
Serviced apartments for over 55's
Fees: Aelf Care $225,000, Hostel $90,000
Transport: In house transport to Jesmond
Shopping Centre 3 times a week
Eligibility: Over 55. From 55 years.
Area Served: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie
Jesmond Grove Hostel
Phone: 4946 4200 Fax: 02 4951 8401
101 Mordue Pde, Jesmond 2299
Web: www.anglicancare.com.au
Service Description: Ageing in Place
Accommodation - 84 beds
Eligibility: Aged
Referral: ACCR required
Languages spoken: Access to interpreters
Parent Organisation: Anglican Care
Compiled 26/06/2012
Aged Services
Kara Centre for Aged Care
Phone: 4915 2400 Fax: 02 4967 1886
133 Hanbury St, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.bcs.org.au
Service Description: Nursing Homes and
Hostel
Koombahla
Phone: 4979 8900 Fax: 02 4955 7820
138 Lake Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Service Description: Offers both high and low
care for thoseliving in the 108 bed building (64
high care, 44 low care), whilst also containg an
array of activity outlets
Hours: 24/7
Eligibility: An Aged Care Assessment Team
assessment is required prior to entry.
assessment and availability. To find your
nearest ACAT contact Commonwealth CareLink
Centre on 1800 052 222
Area Served: Hunter region
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd
Phone: 4014 7800 Fax: 02 4014 7888
33 Fern St, Islington 2296
Mail to: PO Box 81, Islington 2296
Web: www.lifestylesolutions.org.au
Service Description: Service provides
Transition to Work and Community participation
programs, accommodation support services,
training and support centre and professional
development.
Referral: Anyone may refer to the service
Area Served: Newcastle;Port Stephens
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Lindsay Gardens Aged Care
Facility
Phone: 4969 8222 Fax: 02 4969 8230
137A Lindsay St, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: High care accommodation
for 32 people, and low care accommodation for
15 people, with 18 secure dementia beds.
Private single rooms all with ensuites. Facility is
located close to Beaumont St and Broadmeadow
station.
Hours: 24/7 hrs
Eligibility: ACAT assessment is required prior to
entry into any residential care facility
assessment and availablility. To find the ACAT
contact Commonwealth CareLink Centre on
1800 052 222
Maroba Manor, Maroba Lodge,
Maroba Terrace
Phone: 4935 0300 Fax: 02 4935 0305
58 Edith St, Waratah 2298
Web: www.maroba.com.au
Service Description: Provide Nursing Home,
Hostel Care and Self Care Accommodation on
Maroba site.
Transport: Close to train and bus routes
Parent Organisation: Maroba
Mayfield Aged Care
Phone: 4967 1060 Fax: 02 4032 8540
115 Crebert St, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: P O Box 108, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.mayfieldagedcare.com.au
Hours: 7 days 24 hrs
Eligibility: High Level ACCR
Referral: ACAT
Compiled 26/06/2012
Aged Services
McAuley Community Housing
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
32 Union St, Tighes Hill 2297
Web: www.mercyservices.org.au
Service Description: This Program provides a
short to medium term accommodation in one of 6
houses across Newcastle Lake Macquarie for
parents with children.There are a number of
eligibility requirements, please contact the centre
to obtain detailed information.
Fees: Public Housing rental rates
Eligibility: Contact centre. From 20 years.
Referral: No
Parent Organisation: Mercy Community
Services
Presbyterian Aged Care
(Wescott )
Phone: 4907 1300 Fax: 02 4928 3192
Cnr Fullerton & Hereford Sts, Stockton 2295
Mail to: PO Box 21, Stockton 2295
Service Description: Nursing Home & Hostel,
Day Therapy Centre, Community Aged Care
Packages, National Respite for Carers Program
Hours: 7 days 24hrs for facility
Eligibility: Please phone to discuss
Referral: Please phone to discuss
Alternative Names: Wescott
Parent Organisation: Presbyterian Aged Care
NSW & ACT
St John's Villa
Phone: 4952 9311 Fax: 02 4952 9889
222 Kings Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web: www.catholichealthcare.com.au
Service Description: Hostel, Low Care
Referral: Aged Care Assessment
Parent Organisation: Catholic Healthcare
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Aged Services
St Joseph's Nursing Home
Tinonee Haven
Phone: 4967 0600 Fax: 02 4967 2693
240 Maitland Rd, Sandgate 2304
Web: www.mn.catholic.org.au
Service Description: Nursing Home and Self
Care Units
Hours: 24hrs 7 days
Fees: As scheduled by Dept of Health and
Ageing
Disability Access: Yes (Full)
Eligibility: High Level Care
Referral: Hospital, GP, Social Worker, ACAT
Languages spoken: Polish, German, Ukraine,
Philipino
Parent Organisation: Catholic Care
Phone: 4960 2869
10 Tinonne Rd, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Licensed private hostel for
11 people with psychiatric disabilities. Suitable
for people with psychiatric disabilities in need of
accommodation.
Fees: Yes, but will only discuss with client
Transport: near buses and train station
Disability Access: No
Eligibility: Male Only.
Referral: Must complete screening tool. Please
contact John for details.
Area Served: NSW
St. Martin De Porres Hostel
Phone: 4968 2244 Fax: 02 4960 2702
26 Lorna St, Waratah 2298
Web: www.mn.catholic.org.au
Service Description: Hostel accommodation
Hours: 24 hrs 7 days Enquiries 9:00am - 3:00pm
Disability Access: Yes (ramps)
Eligibility: Generally for 65plus. From 65 years.
Referral: Need Aged care Assessment.
Tinonee Gardens The
Multicultural Village
Phone: 4967 6366 Fax: 02 4968 4518
15 Tinonee Rd, Waratah 2298
Web: www.tgtmv.org.au
Service Description: Low Care Hostel,
residential aged care, permanent placement and
respite
Hours: Enquiries Mon-Fri 9:00am -4:00pm
Fees: Commonwealth fees and charges
Eligibility: Frail aged and disabled
Referral: Current ACCR
Languages spoken: Multicultural
Parent Organisation: Hunter Housing Inc &
Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle and
The Hunter Region Inc.
Compiled 26/06/2012
Wallsend Aged Care Facility
Phone: 4924 6320 Fax: 02 4924 6260
Longworth Av, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: Locked Bag 1003, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Disability Access: Yes (ramps, lift)
Woodlands Lodge Aged Care
Facility (United Protestants
Association)
Phone: 4951 3700 Fax: 02 4951 1046
100 Lake Rd, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.upa.org.au
Service Description: Hostel & 14 bed Dementia
Specific Wing
Hours: 7 days 24hrs
Parent Organisation: United Protestant
Association of NSW
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Education
Aged Services
MayCARE Community Centre
Phone: 4961 6576 (answering service)
Islington Public School, Hubbard St, Islington
2296
Mail to: PO Box 73, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.computerpals.org.au
Service Description: A not for profit club where
volunteers provide computer classes, information
meetings and social activities for over 55's at
minimal cost.
Hours: Tutoring Tues, Wed, Thurs 8.45am 3.30pm in school terms
Fees: See website: Courses
Phone: 4967 6888 Fax: 02 4967 6824
Service Description: For anyone who needs a
little something, weekly donationlunches, low
impact exercise class, monthly dollar 2 course
lunches, Hands on Health, support groups, crisis
couneslling, relationship building, art classes,
literacy and numeracy tutoring plus more. Thurs
is Multicultural Day (English classes and monthly
lunches)
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00am to 2:00pm
Fees: By donation
Transport: By bus or Waratah Station nearby
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps; disabled toilets)
Referral: None necessary
Languages spoken: English, other on request
Area Served: Newcastle
Hunter Day Programs Newcastle
Newcastle Region Library Outreach Services
Phone: 4940 0116
2 Bell St, Maryville 2293
Web: www.challserv.org.au
Service Description: Day Activity Program
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-3pm
Transport: Provided within service hours internal only
Disability Access: Yes (ramps access)
Eligibility: Over 18 years. From 18 years.
Parent Organisation: Challenge Disability
Services
Phone: 4974 5348 Fax: 02 4974 5347
War Memorial Cultural Centre, Ground Floor,
Laman St, NEWCASTLE 2300
Mail to: PO Box 489, NEWCASTLE 2300
Web:
www.ncc.nsw.gov.au/discover_newcastle/visit_o
ur_libraries/library
Service Description: Specialist materials and
resources for individuals and groups with special
needs. Offers a Home Library Service for those
members of the Newcastle community unable to
travel to the library due to frail age, disability or
chronic illness. The service is provided to private
residences, nursing homes and hostels. A
Robotron Rainbow reader and Zoom text
computers are available to assist people with
vision impairments
Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon - fri
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, Disabled Toilet)
Eligibility: Frail aged and disabled persons,
carers, those with chronic illness. A doctors
certificate is required for Home Library Service
Referral: Certificate required from a doctor or
nursing service to apply for the Home Library
Service
Area Served: Newcastle LGA
Alternative Names: Special Needs; Home
Library Service
Parent Organisation: Newcastle City Council
Computerpals for Seniors
Newcastle Inc
Life Without Barriers-Hunter
Disability
Phone: 4918 6200 Fax: 02 4961 0966
20 Elisabeth St, Tighes Hill 2297
Mail to: PO Box 155, Carrington 2294
Web: www.lwb.org.au
Service Description: Hunter Disability provide a
number of services/activities for people with
disability such as: accommodation, day
programs, recreation, holidays.
Hours: To suit client
Parent Organisation: Life without Barriers
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Aged Services
Samaritans-Supported
Independence Program
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
Community Options Unit
Phone: 4915 8631
Unit 38, 54 Clyne St, Hamilton North 2292
Mail to: PO Box 328, Hamiliton 2303
Web: www.samaritans.org.au
Service Description: Provides support in skills
building and community access for people with a
disability.
Referral: Self or case manager
Languages spoken: Auslan
Phone: 4924 6099 Fax: 02 4924 6098
Booth Building, Longworth Ave, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: PO Box 385, Wallsend 2287
Email:
[email protected]
Service Description: Community Options
provides Case Management to frail aged and
younger people with disabilities who have
complex care needs, are at risk of premature
institutionalisation and who live in the Newcastle
and Lake Macquarie LGA.In addition
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Community Options
also manages•
COMPACKS – this service
provides a six week package of care upon
discharge from hospital for eligible clients.•
Healthy at Home – provides a six week
package of care for eligible clients ,the goal is to
identify people with a condition that is starting to
deteriorate and are at risk of presenting to
hospital. •
Multicultural Day Care Centre –
this service provides Centre Based care for
eligible clients. •
Lower Hunter Flexible
Respite Options – this service provides in home
respite for carers of people living with Dementia
who reside in the Lake Macquarie LGA.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
Fees: negotiable contribution
Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Community Options
at the time of referral
Referral: Referrals can be made 5 days a week.
Referrals are taken from Community Services,
Health Professionals, General Practitioners,
Hospitals etc.
Area Served: Newcastle; Lake Macquarie LGA
U3A Inc (Hunter)
Phone: 4925 2120
Room 11 Civic Arcade, 403 Hunter St, Newcastle
2300
Web: www.hunter.u3anet.org.au
Service Description: University of the Third Age
(adult education) for people aged 55 and over.
Fees: 2012: Single $30, Couple $50
Transport: Bus/Rail
Parent Organisation: U3A Network of NSW
Financial Assistance
Department of Human Services
- Centrelink
Phone: 132 850 Fax: 02 4985 8699
279 King St, Newcastle West 2302
Mail to: PO Box 7800, Canberra BC 2610
Web: www.centrelink.gov.au
Service Description: Visit website
www.centrelink.gov.au
Transport: Public transport
Compiled 26/06/2012
The Brown Sisters
Phone: 4963 1193 Fax: 02 4963 2808
8 Janet St, Merewether 2291
Service Description: Family support for
disadvantaged poor , aged, and sick people.
Hours: Mon - Fri (excluding Wed) 9:00am 5:00pm
Fees: Nil
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The Salvation Army Financial
Counselling Service
Phone: 4013 2901 Fax: 02 4926 4479
Cnr Parry & Union St, Newcastle West 2302
Email:
[email protected]
Web: salvos.org.au/need-help/financial-troubles/
Service Description: Salvation Army's Service
offers counselling, education on request and
distance counselling via fax phone or email.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00-15:30
Fees: Nil
Transport: Close to public transport
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp)
Alternative Names: Salvation Army Moneycare
Food Services
Beresfield & District
Community Care Inc (MOW)
Phone: 4964 1131 Fax: 02 4964 2040
19 Irving St, Beresfield 2322
Mail to: PO Box 322, Beresfield 2322
Web: www.beresfieldcommunitycare.org.au
Service Description: Multi service outlet includes meals on wheels, individual transport,
domestic assistance, home maintenance (lawns
and gardens) social support (includes shopping).
Centre based daycare.
Fees: Dependent on service required
Eligibility: Frail, aged and disabled
Alternative Names: Beresfield and District
Community Care Inc
Aged Services
Elermore Vale Neighbour Aid
Phone: 4951 8083 Fax: 02 4951 7901
Elermore Vale Community Centre, Rear 129
Croudace Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Mail to: PO Box 2031, Elermore Vale 2287
Service Description: Provides volunteer support
to frail aged and people with disabilities. Services
include: transport for appointments; in-home
respite care and companionship (if staff and
volunteers available); shopping; counselling;
regular social day at centre with hot meal
provided; frozen meal service; and Community
Worker.
Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-2pm
Fees: Small cost for transport and meals.
Donations requested.
Eligibility: Frail aged people, people with
disabilities of any age and their carers
Parent Organisation: Sout Wallsend and
Neighbourhood Development Group Inc
Fernlea Hostel
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Hamilton Meals on Wheels
Phone: 4969 4292 Fax: 02 4965 4261
Henry Park, Thomas St, Hamilton 2303
Web:
www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow/hamilton.html
Service Description: Home Delivered meals
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri
Eligibility: Frail aged, People with disability and
their carers
Area Served: Hamilton
Parent Organisation: Newcastle MOW Inc
Head Office Adamstown PH: 02 4957 7097
Lambton Meals on Wheels
Phone: 4957 0482 Fax: 02 4952 9042
61 De Vitre St, Lambton 2299
Web:
www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow/lambton.html
Service Description: Home delivered meals
Eligibility: Frail aged, people with a disability
and their carers
Area Served: Lambton
Parent Organisation: Newcastle and District
MOW Head Office Adamstown PH: 02 4957
7097
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Aged Services
Mayfield Meals on Wheels
Stockton Meals on Wheels
Phone: 4967 2777 Fax: 02 4967 7609
Web:
www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow/mayfield.html
Eligibility: Frail, aged, disabled or carer of same
Area Served: Mayfield
Parent Organisation: Newcastle & District
MOW Head Office Adamstown PH 4957 7097
Phone: 4928 2810 Fax: 02 4920 4864
74 Mitchell St, Stockton 2295
Web:
www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow/stockton.html
servicing Stockton and Fern Bay.
and their carers
Area Served: Newcastle Inner City North
Parent Organisation: Newcastle and District
MOW Head Office Adamstown PH: 02 4957
7097
Merewether Meals on Wheels
Phone: 4963 6386 Fax: 02 4963 7429
30 Caldwell St, Merewether 2291
Web:
www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow/merewether.ht
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and their carers
Area Served: Newcastle Inner City South
Alternative Names: Located at the Alice
Ferguson Senior Citizens Centre
Newcastle & District Meals on
Wheels Inc
Phone: 4957 7097 Fax: 02 4952 3563
273 Brunker Rd, Adamstown 2289
Web: www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow
Service Description: Meals are delivered 3
days per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8am - 1pm), by volunteers. The cost of the meals
is subsidised through the Home & Community
Care Program. Branches located at *Boolaroo-02
4958 2560 *Hamilton-4969 4292 *Lambton-4957
0482 *Mereweather-4963 6386 *Stockton-4928
2810 *Wallsend-4951 2915 *Mayfield - 4967
2777.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Eligibility: Frail aged & people with a disability
Referral: May self refer or through service
providers, community nurse or doctors.
Area Served: Hunter HACC
Compiled 26/06/2012
Wallsend Meals on Wheels
Phone: 4951 2915 Fax: 02 4955 6153
99 Cowper St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
www.digitalgraphics.com.au/mow/wallsend.html
Service Description: Home Delivered
MealsArea served: Minmi, Fletcher, Maryland,
Wallsend, Elermore Vale, Cameron Park,
Edgeworth, Barnsley, Killingworth, West
Wallsend, Rankin Park, Holmesville
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 7am-1pm
Fees: $5.50 per meal
Eligibility: Frail, aged, disabled or carer of same
Referral: Community Care Access Centre - 1300
731556Direct 4951 2915
Area Served: Wallsend
Parent Organisation: Newcastle MOW Head
Office Adamstown 02 4957 7097
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Health
ADHC-Community Support
Phone: 4978 6100 Fax: 02 4978 6299
Level 5, 670 Hunter St, Newcastle West 2302
Web: www.facs.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Management of
community support teams. Multi-disciplinary
service for mild to moderate intellectual
disabilities. Community Access and Day
Programs.
Hours: 9:00-17:00 Mon-Fri.
Disability Access: Yes (ramp, elevator)
Eligibility: Intellectual disability
Referral: Made through the ADHC Intake line,
families, clients, carers can refer.
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Ageing, Disability and
Homecare-Newcastle Branch
Phone: 4941 5500 Fax: 02 4941 5554
Suite 2A, 70 Northcott Dr, Kotara 2289
Mail to: Locked Bag 6012, Hamilton DC 2303
Web: www.homecare.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Household cleaning,
personal care, Assessment is based on HACC
eligibility.
Fees: Service fee is negotiated with assessor
Eligibility: HACC target group
Parent Organisation: ADHC
Aged Services
Allawah Day Centre
Phone: 4924 6141 Fax: 02 4924 6377
Nash St, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: Wallsend Community Health Centre,
Nash St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Centre based day care for
frail and aged
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $12
Transport: Bus available and included in cost
Disability Access: Yes (ramp, wheel chair
access)
Eligibility: Over 65. Frail aged. From 65 years.
Referral: Ric 4925 7990
Parent Organisation: Hunter New England
Local Health District
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical
Service
Phone: 4969 2424 Fax: 02 4961 0497
38A Samdon St, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: PO Box 323, Wickham 2293
Service Description: Provides services to the
Indigenous peoples of the Hunter including:
Aboriginal Health and medical programs,
doctors, dental (for adult and children) health
workers, drug and alcohol, sexual health, hearing
and audiometry, community health/health
promotion, mental health, family health,
adolescent mental health, Birrai-li Women's neonatal & maternal health, stolen generation
counsellor, home & community care, Community
aged care, youth and cultural programs, housing
initiatives, preschool and long day-care,
disabilities support program.
Disability Access: Yes (Disability
Service/Program @ 64 Hannell St, Wickham)
Eligibility: ATSI people and their spouses and
children
Referral: Varies for individual programs
Area Served: Hunter (Karuah, Maitland,
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Central
Coast)
Parent Organisation: Awabakal Newcastle
Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd
Bupa Waratah
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Community Nursing
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: Qualified and experienced
registered nurses assisting people in the clients
home. Services include, support, short term
personal care, wound care, organisation of
medication, basic foot care, referral to other
services.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:00pm (flexible)
Fees: Donation for wound dressing products is
appreciated
Eligibility: Frail older persons and younger
people with disabilities living in the Newcastle
and Lake Macquarie LGA
Services
Community Stroke Team
Phone: 4985 5247 Fax: 02 4921 4833
Meets at: The Lodge, John Hunter Campus,
New Lambton 2305
Mail to: Locked Bag 1, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: Assists people who have
had a stroke as well as their family and carers.
Offer group programs focusing on stroke
prevention, education and other theraupitic
groups. Also run an Aphasia group. Groups are
held at various locations.
Fees: Free sometimes small donation
Referral: Self - Need to contact the Community
Referral info centre - PH:02 4925 7990
Fernlea Hostel
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Aged Services
Guide Dog Association of New
South Wales and ACT
Phone: 4925 3066 Fax: 02 4925 3011
Suite 15, 2nd Floor, 133 King St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.guidedogs.com.au
Service Description: Provides mobility and
orientation services to people with vision
impairment or low vision. These include cane
training, electronic aids, guide dogs and sighted
guide training.
Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes (Lift)
Referral: Anyone can refer
Area Served: Central Coast, Great Lakes,
Hunter; (Port Stephens; Newcastle; Lake
Macquarie)
Headstart Aquired Brain Injury
Service Inc
Phone: 4965 4420 Fax: 02 4965 4424
95 Turnbull St, Hamilton South 2303
Email: info@headstart_abi.com.au
Service Description: Services for people with
an Acquired Brain Injursy, living skills, community
access and in home support and case
management
Fees: Range - sliding scale
Referral: Phone
Alternative Names: Headstart Community
Access Programme
Healthlink-Hunter New England
Health
Phone: 1800 063 635 Fax: 02 4921 4969
Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights 2305
Mail to: Locked Bag 1, Hunter Region MC 2310
Service Description: Hunter New England
Health Services include *Public Health,
*Emergency Services, *Community Health,
*Mental Health, *Acute Hospital Services,
*Rehabilitation, *Aged Care, *Oral Health,*Allied
Health.
Hours: 24hrs
Languages spoken: Please ask for an
interpreter if one is required.
Area Served: Hunter Region, New England
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Aged Services
Housing NSW Tenant Connect
Hunter/Central Coast Telecross
Phone: 1800 827 677; 02 4941 3210 Fax: 02
4951 9118
Level 2, 165 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.nsw.redcross.org.au
Service Description: Housing NSW Tenant
Connect is a program for older tenants living in
public, community and Aboriginal Housing across
NSW. Clients will erceive a short daily call from a
friendly REd Cross volunteer at an agreed time.
If the call is not answered, Red Cross takes
action to make sure that the client is okay.
Hours: Phone calls are from 7am-10am. Office
hours 8am-2pm.
Fees: Nil
Eligibility: Service available to tenants living in
public, community or Aboriginal housing who live
alone, are aged 70 years or over or Aboriginal
tenants aged 45 years or over. From 45 years.
Referral: Self, family, friends, GP etc.
Languages spoken: TIS can be provided)
Area Served: Cessnock LGA;
Parent Organisation: Australian Red Cross
Phone: 4941 3200 Fax: 02 4950 9118
Web: www.nsw.redcross.org.au
Service Description: Every morning or as
required, a trained Red Cross Volunteer makes a
brief, friendly telephone call to a Telecross client
to check on their well being. Procedures are in
place to follow up any concerns or No Answers.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00am-3.00pm; Sat-Sun
8.00am-10.30am;
Fees: Free service
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps and elevator)
Eligibility: Although a majority of Telecross
clients are elderly, the service does not preclude
people with disabilities or young clients who are
medically dependent.
Referral: Community Care Access Point 1300
731 556 or [email protected]
Area Served: Cessnock LGA; maitland LGA;
Dungog LGA; Port Stephens LGA; Newcastle;
Lake Macquarie
Alternative Names: Lower Hunter Telecross
Hunter Community Care
Phone: 4967 5172 Fax: 02 4967 5169
30 Barber St, Mayfield 2304
Service Description: Home Nursing,
Community Aged Care Packages CACP's, foot
care, Assistance with care and housing for the
aged ACHA. Extended Aged Care at Home
(EACH) package; In home respite service;
Healthy Living for Seniors - Day Care Centres
Hours: Provide 24hr 7 days a week care
services
Alternative Names: Community Care Services
Compiled 26/06/2012
Just Better Care
Phone: 4965 5219 Fax: 02 4965 5615
80 Park Ave, Kotara 2289
Mail to: PO Box 550, The Junction 2291
Web: www.justbettercare.net.au
Service Description: Services offered include
personal care, dementia care, palliative care,
disability care, mental health, nursing, medication
and wound care, domestic assistance, respite
care, transportation, and meal preparation.
Hours: On call 24 hours
Area Served: Hunter Region;
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Karumah Positive Living
Centre
Phone: 4940 8393 Fax: 02 4961 1728
2A Lawson St, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: PO Box 913, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.karumah.com.au
Service Description: Drop in centre for people
who are HIV + , their carers and families. Ring for
activities calendar.Free complimentary therapy
appointments for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Lunch served Tuesday & Thursday.
Hours: Tues and Thur 10am-4pm, Fri 6pm-9pm
Fees: N/A
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps)
Eligibility: HIV positive, carers and family
members of people living with HIV/AIDS. From
18 years.
Linen Service
Phone: 4944 1944 Fax: 02 4955 4218
Mail to: 13 Brooks St, West Wallsend 2286
Service Description: HACC Service assisting
people with incontinence by washing and drying
of bed linen. Twice a week delivery.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm
Fees: $15 for two deliveries per week
Eligibility: Incontinent frail-older persons,
incontinent persons with a disability or their
carers who are having difficulty maintaining a
clean supply of linen
Referral: Community Care Access Point (HACC)
1300 731 556
Services
Maroba Terrace
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Aged Services
Mercy Foster Grandparents
Program-Mercy Community
Services
Phone: 4928 0854 Fax: 02 4928 3042
Stockton Centre, 342 Fullerton St, Stockton 2295
Service Description: The Foster Grandparent
Scheme is a community based organisation
which links volunteers to adults with
intellectual/physical disability residing at the
Stockton centre in order to provide a one to one
relationship. Foster grandparents receive a travel
subsidy and are covered by insurance.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00-15:00 Vol Hrs. 7:30-15:00
Office hours
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (Stockton Centre is fully
wheelchair accessible)
Eligibility: Adults with intellectual/physical
disability
Referral: Referral by staff, family or self or
advocate
Languages spoken: Greek
New Ways (Merewether) Stroke
Group
Phone: 4943 1819
Uniting Church Hall,, 180 Glebe Rd, Merewether
2291
Mail to: PO Box 3376, Merewether 2291
Service Description: Post Stroke Activity
GroupContact Tuesday only 0422 099 136
Hours: Tues 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $2.50 per day
Transport: Own transport preferred
Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible,
disabled toilet)
Eligibility: People who have had a stroke
Referral: Doctors, professionals, S.A.D.I and
community members
Alternative Names: New Ways Stroke Group
Parent Organisation: Uniting Church
Merewether
Newcastle Dental Clinic
Phone: 1300 651 625
Newcastle community Health Centre Level 2,
670 Hunter St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Service for holders of
Pension/Health Care Card only
Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Ostara PRA
Phone: 1300 334 497 Fax: 02 4925 3548
255 King St, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: PO BOX 744, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.pra.org.au
Service Description: Disability Employment
Service-assisting people with a psychiatric
disability to find sustainable employment.
Fees: Free
Transport: Bus stop close by
Disability Access: Yes (ramps/ toilets)
Eligibility: People with psychiatric disabilities.
From 16 to 65 years.
Referral: Self or Centrelink
Languages spoken: TIS as required
Area Served: NSW
Alternative Names: PRA
Parent Organisation: PRA
The Hunter Dementia and
Memory Resource Centre
Phone: 4962 7000 Fax: 02 4962 7070
2 Percy St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.alzheimers.org.au
Service Description: Counselling, information
resources, Art Therapy, Mobile Memory Van,
Support Groups, Cafe Groups, Drop in Centre,
Secure Sensory Garden, Social Group
Hours: 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps & pathways)
Referral: 4962 7000
Parent Organisation: Alzheimers Australia
NSW
Wattle Grove Cottage
Phone: 4924 6350 Fax: 02 4924 6377
Lowrey Lane, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: Wallsend Community Health, Nash St,
Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Dementia specific centre
based day care
Fees: $12
Transport: Bus available and included in cost
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled access,
toilets)
Eligibility: Dementia Diagnosis. From 60 years.
Referral: RIC unit 4925 7990
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Aged Services
Western Newcastle Community
Health Centre
Phone: 4924 6100 Fax: 02 4924 6101
15 Nash St, Wallsend 2287
Email:
[email protected]
Service Description: Services- Nutrition,
speech pathology, in-home physiotherapy &
continence adviser, home nursing service, aged
care assessment team, Drug and Alcohol
Councselling, Councselling services,
Podiatry/Footcare
Fees: Nil
Transport: Government Bus
Referral: Self referral, GP, Community Services
Languages spoken: Interpreter available
Health
Association)
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Home Care
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Catholic Community Services Hunter/ Great Lakes
Phone: 4946 4400 Fax: 02 4946 4499
12 Tyrrell St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Providing Community
Aged Care Packages including Extended Aged
Care at Home and Extended Aged Care at Home
Dementia, to assist older people to remain living
independently in their own homes. Services are
flexible, tailored to individual needs and adapted
as needs change.
Hours: 7 days per week
Fees: up to 17.5% Aged Pension
Transport: Office accessible by public transport
Disability Access: Yes (through front entrance)
Referral: Must be assessed by ACAT.
Area Served: Hunter; Great Lakes
Parent Organisation: Catholic Healthcare Ltd
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Fernlea Hostel
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- Hunter
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Home Maintenance
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: Assist with maintenance
and repair to homes, gardens, yards to help keep
persons home in a safe and liveable condition.
Fees: Up to $15 per hour for regular work. A
subsidy is provided for work requiring a
tradesperson
Eligibility: Aged, frail aged and young people
with disabilities and their carers living in the
Newcastle LGA. HACC
Referral: Access point 1300 731 556, for HACC
services
Services
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Hunter Urban Aged Care
Assessment Team Central
Office
Phone: 4985 5700 Fax: 02 4985 5702
1st Fl, West Wing Rankin Park Unit, Lookout Rd,
New Lambton Heights 2305
Mail to: Locked Bag NO 1, Hunter Region MC
2310
Service Description: Assessment of care and
needs of aged , to assist them to remain in their
own homes as long as possible. Have an ACAT
at: Upper & Lower Hunter, Lang Street, KURRI
KURRI 2327, phone. 02 4936 3215; disability.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Fees: nil
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps and Lifts)
Eligibility: Elderly. From 70 years.
Referral: Referral and Information Centre
Area Served: Newcastle LGA; Lake Macquarie
LGA; Muswellbrook LGA; Singleton LGA;
Dungog LGA; Cessnock LGA; Maitland LGA
Aged Services
Hunter Valley HACC
Development Project
Phone: 4939 1041 Fax: 1300 778 718
Unit 19, 26 Balook Dr, Beresfield 2322
Mail to: PO Box 637, Muswellbrook 2333
Service Description: To provide direct
information and referrals to and from the
community, about frail aged and disabled
services in the Hunter Valley. Main objectives of
the service is to actively distribute information
and the provision of on going support, advice,
training and information, to promote the rights of
service users & encourage access of minority
groups to HACC services.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access)
Eligibility: Frail, aged, people with a disability
and their carers
Referral: Yes, In person, phone or other Service
Just Better Care
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Mercy Social Support
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: HACC Service where
volunteers provide services tailored to an
individuals needs (eg. Home visits, phone calls,
group outings, in-home resipite care, information,
referral, transport, helping with forms, bills,
banking, shopping, advocacy and pet care).
Fees: Nominal Contribution is able
Eligibility: Aged, frail aged and young people
with disabilities and their carers living in the
Newcastle LGA.
Referral: Access Point 1300 731 556
Services
Wheels Inc
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Information
Adamstown Combined
Pensioners Inc
Phone: 4952 7000
153A Brunker Rd, Adamstown 2289
Mail to: PO Box 140, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: Enquiries 4952 7000
Thurs & Friday
Hours: Thurs, Fri 9:00am - 1:30pm
Transport: Pick up and return available for
Housie and Concerts, cost $4
Aged Services
Beresfield & District Senior
Citizens & Pensioners
Association
Phone: 4966 2338
19 Irving St, Beresfield 2322
Mail to: 37 Lawson Avenue, Woodberry 2322
Service Description: Social activities for
Seniors
Hours: Every 2nd Monday 10:30am
Calvary Silver Circle
Phone: 4974 2855 Fax: 02 4974 5396
Newcastle Region Library, Laman Street,
Newcastle 2300
Web: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Also provides referrals and
advocacy
Phone: 4967 0660 Fax: 02 4960 0614
242 Iron Bark House, Maitland Rd, Sandgate
2304
Service Description: A community based
programme which assists the older person to
continue living at home. Vision excellence in care
for each individividual. Community Options for
inhome services are also coordinated.
Hours: 7am - 6pm
Fees: As applicable.
Referral: Any source AC&T approaches
required.
Alice Ferguson Community
Centre
Commonwealth Respite and
Carelink Centre
Aged & Disability Services The City of Newcastle
Phone: 4914 3000 Fax: 02 4974 5396
26 - 30 Caldwell St, Merewether 2291
Mail to: c/- Life Services - The City of Newcastle,
P O Box 489, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: HACC Multi Purpose
Centre
Fees: On application of hire
Transport: Public
Australian Retired Person
Phone: 4950 9811
Service Description: Group for seniors,
activities arranged.
Phone: 1800 052 222 Fax: 02 4924 6098
Walker Building, Wallsend Health Campus,
Longworth Avenue, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: PO BOX 385, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.commcarelink.health.gov.au
Service Description: Commonwealth Carelink
Centres are information centres for older people,
people with disabilities and those who provide
care and services. Centres provide free and
confidential information on community aged care,
disability and other support services available
locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm
Fees: None
Eligibility: Frail age, younger people with a
disability
Parent Organisation: Hunter New England Area
Health Service
Health
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Hunter Brain Injury Carers
Support Group for Carers
Phone: 4957 9741 Fax: 02 4957 9741
95 Turnbull St, Hamilton South 2303
Mail to: Kay Little Hunter Brain Injury Support
Group For Carers, 9 Condor Circuit, Lambton
2299
Service Description: Support for carers of
people with an acquired brain injury.
Hours: Meetings-2nd Tues monthly 10:30am12:30pm
Hunter Valley HACC
Development Project
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Jesmond Neighbourhood
Centre
Phone: 4979 8555 Fax: 02 4951 4035
Mail to: PO Box 36, Jesmond 2299
Web: www.jesmond.org.au
Service Description: Provides range of services
to teh community. Adolescent, family and
financial counselling, dancing, tae kwon do,
heartmoves and yoga classes.See website for
further details.
Transport: Public transport close by
Parent Organisation: Jesmond Neighbourhood
Centre Inc
Lambton Senior Citizens Group
Phone: 4952 6419
Anglican Church Hall, Morehead St, Lambton
2299
Mail to: PO Box 75, Lambton 2299
Service Description: Social activities weekly on
Thursdays
Hours: 2nd Thursday 10:00am (General
Meeting)
Fees: Yes, $2 cards, $2 Carpet Bowls, $5 per
year
Eligibility: Retirement age. From 60 years.
Compiled 26/06/2012
Aged Services
Maryland Multipurpose Centre
Phone: 4979 8555 Fax: 02 4951 4035
207 Maryland Drive, Maryland 2287
Mail to: P O Box 36, Jesmond 2299
Service Description: Social and Outreach
Services, Community Centre and facility, Youth
Services and activities
Hours: Depending on booking requirements
Fees: Various visit website
Transport: Accessable by public transport
Centre Inc
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NESB Case Management (Non
English Speaking Background)
Phone: 4924 6099 Fax: 02 4924 6098
Gr. Fl Booth Wing, Lowrey Lane, Wallsend 2287
Email:
[email protected]
Service Description: Case management for frail
aged and youn people with disabilities from
NESB (non english speaking backgrounds) who
live in Newcastle.
Hours: Tues - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
Eligibility: HAAC Target
Health
New Lambton Senior Citizens
Association
Phone: 4963 4631
Community Centre, 14 Alma Rd, New Lambton
2305
Mail to: 5/85 Berner St, Merewether 2291
Service Description: To promote the rights,
dignity and well-being of pensioners of all ages,
Superannuants and low income retirees
Hours: Every Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $10 per year
Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access to
meeting hall)
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Group
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Newcastle City Council Aged &
Disability Services
Phone: 4914 3000 Fax: 02 4974 2803
Merewether Community Centre, 30 Caldwell St,
Merewether 2291
Web: www.ncc.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: To provide an intergrated
& planned approach in the provision of services
for aged people & people with a disability across
the L.G.A. by support and development
processes & information dissemination. Organise
day to day management of the Alice Ferguson
Community Centre situated at 30 Caldwell
Street, MEREWETHER 2291
Fees: for hire of Alice Ferguson Centre
Disability Access: Yes (Alice Ferguson
Community Centre is fully wheelchair accessible)
Eligibility: Aged persons & people with a
disability
Newcastle Elderly Citizens
Centre Inc
Phone: 4926 2324 Fax: 02 4926 2324
Laing St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: HACC funded Centre
based food service
Fees: Meals $5.50 - 2010 (2011-2012 TBC)
Transport: Can be arranged in some
circumstances
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, disabled toilet)
Eligibility: Frail aged and young people with
disabilities. From 60 years.
Compiled 26/06/2012
Aged Services
Newcastle Legacy
Phone: 4968 9501 Fax: 02 4968 8963
1/205-207 Maitland Rd, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.legacy.com
Service Description: Supports widows &
dependants of deceased or returned
servicemen.* Activity Group for older women at
the New Lambton RSL on Lambton Rd. Wed
from 9:30am-12:30pm.
Fees: Nil
Transport: Legacy Bus has disability access.
Electronic Steps - No wheelchair access.
Eligibility: Widows and Dependants of returned
servicemen
Referral: N/A
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Older Women's Network
Phone: 4927 6676
The Loft, Wolfe St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.own.org.au
Service Description: Self Help Group promoting
rights, dignity & wellness of older women.
Hours: 1st Thurs of month 10:00am
Fees: $20
Eligibility: From 50 years. Female Only.
Parent Organisation: OWN Australia
Ostara PRA
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ParaQuad (Newcastle Branch)
Phone: 4969 6388 Fax: 02 4961 6101
65 The Avenue, Wickham 2293
Web: www.paraquad.org.au
Service Description: Services offered are: short
term hire of ramps and cushions, information
service, Northern news, fundraising, Attendant
care programme, transitional accommodation,
advocacy, support and counselling
Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri
Fees: $20.00 (inc. GST) per annum for
membership
Disability Access: Yes (building is wheelchair
accessible)
Eligibility: people with a physical disability.
From 18 years.
Referral: anyone may refer to the service
Area Served: NSW Central Coast HACC; NSW
Far North Coast HACC, Hunter HACC
Polish Senior Citizens
Association
Phone: 4961 5249 Fax: 02 4961 1650
Polish Centre, 122 Chatham Rd, Broadmeadow
2292
Service Description: Meetings every 2 weeks entertainment and outings
Hours: Mondays fortnightly
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet)
Languages spoken: Polish
Stockton Senior Citizens Inc
Phone: 4928 2834
Service Description: Meetings on 1st aged
pension day of the month
Hours: Monthly meetings on Thurs at 1:30pm
Fees: $7
Referral: Aged or disability pensioners
U3A Inc (Hunter)
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Aged Services
Veterans and Veterans
Families Counselling Service
Phone: 4915 0420 Fax: 02 4925 2361
Unit 1/8 Auckland St, Newcastle 2300
Web:
www.dva.gov.au/health_and_wellbeing/health_pr
ograms/vvcs
Service Description: VVCS is a specialised,
confidential service that provides counselling and
support to Australian veterans, peacekeepers
and their families and eligible ADF personnel.
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (Fully accessible)
Referral: Self
Wallsend Combined
Pensioners Association
Phone: 4951 7492
Meets at: Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall,
Cowper St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Provides a variety of social
activities for members at other times. Only meet
last Monday of the month.
Hours: Meeting 1pm last Monday of month
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access)
Parent Organisation: Combined Pensioners
Association of NSW
Wesley Mission Newcastle
Community Visitors Scheme
Phone: 4940 8244 Fax: 02 4965 3368
13 Denison St, Newcastle West 2302
Service Description: Volunteer Visitors
providing support for residents of Aged Care
Facilities.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00pm
Health Centre
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Respite
See Page 12
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Aged Services
- Hunter
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox
Day Care Centre
See Page 3
Phone: 4961 2333 Fax: 02 4961 0654
11-17 Steel Street, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Service for frail aged,
disabled & carers
Hours: Every Tuesday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Allawah Day Centre
See Page 12
Beresfield Day Care Centre
Phone: 4966 2692
Beresfield Bowling Club Anderson Dr, Beresfield
2322
Mail to: C/- Beresfield Bowling Club Anderson
Dr, Beresfield 2322
Service Description: Located in Bowling Club
Hours: Wed 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project
Phone: 4960 8248 Fax: 02 4960 8249
Waratah Community Reserve, 2a Platt St,
Waratah 2298
Web: members.optusnet.com.au/eccnhr
Service Description: HACC multicultural and
ethnic service.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Languages spoken: Polish, Greek, Spanish,
Italian, Macedoian
Parent Organisation: Ethnic Communities
Council Newcastle and Hunter Region Inc
Greek Community Day Care
Centre
Phone: 4961 5479 Fax: 02 4961 5192
27 Skelton St, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Operates from Greek
Community Centre Service for frail aged,
disabled & carers
Hours: Tues, Thurs, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Languages spoken: Greek, English
Italian Day Care Centre
Phone: 4969 4601 Fax: 02 4929 5064
137 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Service for Italian people
who are frail aged, have a disability & their
carers
Hours: Wed & Fri 10:0am - 2:00pm
Fees: $7 Lunch
Transport: ECC Bus $6.00
Disability Access: Yes (JES)
Council
Jesmond Friendship
Club/Neighbour Aid
Phone: 4950 1794 Fax: 02 4953 8847
Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre, 44 Mordue
Pde, Jesmond 2299
Service Description: Provides volunteer support
to assist frail aged and people with disabilities of
all ages and their carers. Services include companionship; transport in private cars to
appointments, shopping, etc; weekly social days
at the Centre and regular outings to places of
interest.
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm
Fees: Nominal fees apply
Eligibility: Frail aged people, younger people
with a disability of any age and their carers
Just Better Care
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Centre
See Page 15
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Macedonian Day Care
Phone: 4969 5463 Fax: 02 4969 5463
Macedonian Hall, 14 School St, Broadmeadow
2292
Service Description: Service for frail aged,
disabled & their carers. HACC Service
Hours: Tues 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fees: $7 Lunch meal
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, Bathroom
facility)
Languages spoken: Macedonian
Aged Services
New Lambton Community
Friendship Club
Phone: 4952 2664
Portland Place, New Lambton 2305
Mail to: Trinity Church Hall, Portland Place,
New Lambton 2305
Service Description: Friendship club for older
able people in New Lambton area.
Hours: Tuesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $2.50
Eligibility: Residence in New Lambton area or
Medical Request
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Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd
Mercy Day Centre
Phone: 4957 5008, 4956 2977, 4952 2567 Fax:
02 4957 4003
Unit 3, 33 Newton St, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.newcastletempcare.com.au
Service Description: The service provides a
range of respite options for children & young
adults with disabilities and their carers, within the
local community.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for the office
Fees: Fees vary depending on the program,
(reduced rates for pensioners and low income)
Disability Access: Yes (accessible via ramps)
Eligibility: Children & young adults with
disabilities
Referral: Self referral, Schools, Doctors & DoCS
etc
Area Served: Newcastle; Lake Macquarie
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: Day Centre provides: a
meal and variety of activities to include cards,
dominoes, housie and other table games.
Celebrations for special events make for great
fun days, outings to suitable park venues for
BBQs, picnics and visits to Clubs that provide
concerts suitable for our group. The Day Centre
is fortunate to also have access to many
voluntary concert groups who come to the Centre
to provide a variety of enjoyable entertainment.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10:00am 2:30pm
Fees: $10 per day which includes transport,
morning tea, hot lunch. Costs vary for those
providing their own transport and for sepcial
outings.
Transport: Can be arranged by our buses.
Eligibility: Frail older persons and younger
people with a disability. Tighes Hill Day Centre is
only for people in the Newcastle LGA
Referral: No
Polish Day Care Centre
Phone: 4961 5249 Fax: 02 4961 1650
122 Chatham Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Service for frail aged and
carers
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $5 lunch
Transport: Service Minibus
Eligibility: Frail aged clients and their carers
Referral: Anna Winikowska - Coordinator
Languages spoken: Polish
Council
(Wescott )
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Aged Services
St Augustines Ways and
Means
Wallsend Baptist Seniors
Fellowship
Phone: 4927 1335
St Augustines Hall, Winsor St, Merewether 2291
Mail to: c/o, 34/1 Queen St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Voluntary Day Care
Centre
Hours: Wednesday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $3 includes morning tea and lunch
Transport: Some transport available
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp into hall from
carpark)
Referral: Anyone can refer
Phone: 4951 7089
Church Hall, Cowper St, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.wallsendbaptist.org.au
Service Description: Morning tea 10:30am,
meeting 11am & lunch 11.45am followed by a
concert
Hours: Tuesday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fees: $5
St Lukes Wallsend Day Care
Centre
Wallsend Uniting Church
Seniors Fellowship
Phone: 4951 6357
St Lukes Church Hall, Metcalfe St, Wallsend
2287
Mail to: c/- 7 John St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: To provide social physical
and mental stimulation for the frail aged and
elderly members of the community who may be
isolated due to incapacity or age.
Hours: Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm (closed
January)
Fees: $6.00 for morning tea and a 2-course
lunch
Transport: Community transport available community trasport taxi service
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, no steps,rails in
toilets, high rise toilet seat, wheelchairs)
Eligibility: Suitability is usually assessed when
visiting following receipt of referral
Referral: Ruth Constable - Address Above
Phone: 4951 6190
Wallsend Pioneers Hall, Cowper St, Wallsend
2287
Mail to: 16 Cranbrook Pde, Rankin Park 2287
Service Description: Lunch and Afternoon Tea.
Fellowship and Entertainment.
Hours: Thursday 11:30am - 3:30pm
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet and ramp)
Wallsend Area Community
Carers Inc
Phone: 4950 2555 Fax: 02 4950 2280
Neal House Off Shields Lane, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.neighbouraid.com.au
Service Description: HACC Service
Fees: Depends on service
Transport: Group or Individual Transport
Eligibility: Frail, aged, disabled, carer of person
with disability
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Social / Recreation
Adamstown Combined
Pensioners Inc
See Page 18
Adamstown Senior Citizens
Centre
Phone: 4962 2229
153A Brunker Rd, Adamstown 2289
Mail to: PO BOX 140, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: Hall available for hire. No
weddings, parties or similiar. Senior Citizens
Centre and activities. NO SMOKING OR
ALCOHOL ON PREMISES.
Fees: $15 per hour - Hall Hire
Transport: Bus pick up for bingo fridays
Disability Access: Yes (Entry, Toilets)
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Aqua Aerobics Fun Fitness
Phone: 4928 3252
Beresfield Swimming Centre, Anderson Dr,
BERESFIELD 2322
Service Description: Classes are for all ages
and design to suit older clientele. Instructor is
Heartmoves-trained (also Personal Trainer and
Rehabiliation therapist). Courses are advertised
in both active 50's and Heartmoves.
Hours: Thursdays at 8.30am; Saturdays at
10.30am
Fees: Cost are at a minimum $8.00
Disability Access: Yes (stairs and rails are
easily accessed)
Area Served: Newcastle; Maitland
Aqua Aerobics Fun Fitness
Phone: 0438 283 252
Stockton Swimming Centre, Pitt St, STOCKTON
2295
Mail to: 13 Queen St, STOCKTON 2295
Service Description: Classes are for all ages
and designed to suit older clientele. Instructor is
Heartmoes-trained, Personal Trainer and
Rehabilitation Therapist. Courses are advertised
in both active 50's and Heartmoves. Stairs and
rails are easily accessed for ease to pool area
and classes are held in depth of water to suit all
people and abilities. There is no need to be a
competent swimmer as feet remain on pool floor
and clients are always grounded so fear is
eliminated.
Hours: Mondays at 8.30am; Saturdays at
8.30am
Fees: Costs - $8.00
Disability Access: Yes (Stairs and rails are
easily accessed)
Australian Retired Person
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Beresfield & District Senior
Citizens & Pensioners
Association
See Page 18
Newcastle Inc
See Page 8
Aged Services
Centre
See Page 19
Centre
See Page 15
Lambton Senior Citizens Group
See Page 19
See Page 19
Mayfield Senior Citizens
Association
Phone: 4967 5371
Hanbury St, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: Senior Citizens Centre, Hanbury St,
Mayfield 2304
Service Description: Monthly meeting 2nd
Friday
Hours: Activities Mon - Sat various times
Fees: $5.00 per person
Mercy Day Centre
See Page 23
Merewether Ladies Probus
Club Inc
Phone: 4963 2403
St Augustine's Church Hall, Windsor St,
MEREWETHER 2291
Mail to: PO Box 3151, MEREWETHER 2291
Service Description: Business and professional
reirees social group for women. The aims of the
club are to promote fellowship and social
interaction and to provide intellectual stimulation.
Hours: Meets the 4th Monday of the month
commencing at 10.00am at St Augustine's
Church Hall
Fees: $25 p.a.
Eligibility: Women only, Business and
professional retirees
Parent Organisation: Adamstown Rotary
Association
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Aged Services
Centre Inc
Probus Club of New Lambton
(Ladies Probus Club)
See Page 20
Phone: 4957 4559
Service Description: Probus is an association
of active retirees who join together in clubs, the
basic purpose of which is to provide regular
opportunities to keep their minds active, expand
their interests and enjoy the fellowship of friends.
Hours: Meetings are held from 9.30am 12.00md on the fourth Friday of each month
Fees: $23 p.a.
Eligibility: a club for retired
professional/business women. Female Only.
Parent Organisation: Probus Centre South
Pacific Inc
Newcastle Legacy
See Page 20
Newcastle PCYC
Phone: 4961 4493 Fax: 02 4969 5441
cnr Young & Melbourne Sts, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.pcycnsw.org.au/newcastle
Service Description: A range of healthy and
social activities for members of the community.
Caters for all age groups. Activities such as
seniors life ball, brassband, chess, gymnastics,
swimmimg, boxing,quilting,dance classes, youth
drop-in centre.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 9pm; Sat 9am-2pm
Fees: Annual Membership-Snrs $12; Jnr $7 plus
fees for each activity
Transport: Close to bus and train
Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair access to
main building)
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Ostara PRA
See Page 16
Polish Senior Citizens
Association
See Page 21
Phone: 4943 0094
49 Lexington Pde, ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS
2289
retirees social group for men. Formal meeting the
third Monday of each month which has
interesting guest speakers. Bus trips between
meetings.
Hours: Meets the third Monday of each month
between 10.00am - 12.00md.
Fees: $12 p.a.
Disability Access: Yes (Church Hall has wheel
chair access)
Eligibility: Male only, Business and professional
retirees
Parent Organisation: Rotary sponsored Probus Centre South Pacific Inc
Probus Club of Honeysuckle
Inc
Phone: 4975 4025
Cnr Cromwell, and Oliver St, New Lambton 2305
Mail to: 11 Pippita St, Wangi Wangi 2267
retirees social group. Social activites, trips,
outings. Monthly meeting 4th Friday of each
month at the Church (address above).
Hours: Meets the 4th Friday of each month
9:45am-11:45am
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp into meeting hall)
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Probus Club of Stockton &
District Combined Inc
Stockton R.S.L & Citizens Club, 29 Douglas St,
STOCKTON 2295
Mail to: PO Box 142, STOCKTON 2295
of retired and semi-retired professional or
business people who provide regular gatherings
of men and women who appreciate the
opportunity to meet others with similar levels of
interest.
Hours: Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month
at Stockton RSL Club
Fees: $30 Annual Fee (may be a joining fee)
Disability Access: Yes (wheel chair; ramp)
Eligibility: Mature male or female
Referral: By members of the club
Parent Organisation: Probus Centre - South
Pacific
Probus Club of Waratah
Phone: 4952 8495
Hamilton North Bowling Club, Boreas Rd,
HAMILTON 2303
Service Description: Mens Probus Club. Trips,
Picnics.Meetings. Guest Speakers. Fellowship
Bowls
Hours: 9.30am - 12.00pm, 4th Monday of Each
Month
Fees: $15 per year, $2 per meeting for Morning
Tea
Eligibility: Retired Males and Ladies on Ladies
Day. Male Only.
Parent Organisation: Rotary Club of Waratah
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Wallsend Combined
Pensioners Association
See Page 21
Aged Services
Support Services / Groups
Adamstown Community Care
Phone: 4957 0919 Fax: 02 4967 5169
Annesley House, 30 Barber St, Mayfield 2304
Service Description: Provides transport,
shopping, social support, home visits and respite
for people with disabilities and older people.
Fees: $15 donation for services (reimbursement
for volunteers)
Area Served: Hunter Region (Lower Hunter)
Parent Organisation: Uniting Care AgeingHunter, Central Coast & New England
See Page 12
See Page 3
- Hunter
See Page 3
See Page 12
Allawah Day Centre
See Page 12
See Page 3
See Page 10
See Page 22
Bupa Waratah
See Page 3
Phone: 4967 0660 Fax: 02 4960 0614
242 Maitland Rd, Sandgate 2304
Service Description: Community Aged Care
Packages - Hunter Region
Hours: Mon - Fri 7am to 6pm
Eligibility: May need assessment as required
Parent Organisation: Little Company of Mary
Health Care
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Aged Services
See Page 18
See Page 10
Facility
See Page 3
See Page 16
Hunter-Manning
See Page 4
See Page 4
See Page 13
Companion Care
Phone: 4969 2799 Fax: 02 4961 0576
Mail to: c/o Newcastle Care, PO Box 119,
HAMILTON 2303
Web: www.newcastlechristiancentre.com.au
Service Description: Volunteers visit socially
isolated elderly people living in the community.
Hours: Flexible depending on need
Referral: To Newcastle Care
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Care
Denison Court
Phone: 4960 8248 Fax: 02 4960 8249
Waratah Community Reserve, 2A Platt St,
Waratah 2298
Web: www.eccnewcastle.org.au
Service Description: Provides volunteers to
assist with shopping, transport and social
outings.
Fees: Contact for details
Transport: Close to trains and buses
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet)
Eligibility: HACC Target group; NRCP
Referral: Anyone may refer, contact for further
details.
Area Served: Hunter HACC; (Newcastle, Lake
Macquarie and Port Stephens)
See Page 22
Fernlea Hostel
See Page 4
Centre
See Page 22
South Wales and ACT
See Page 4
See Page 13
Domestic Assistance
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: HACC Service providing
assistance with the cleaning chores in clients
home to include vacumming, cleaning
bath/shower,washing floors, hanging out the
washing, changing linen.
Fees: A nominal fee is charged and the amount
will be discussed on assessment
Eligibility: Contact centre (suburbs are limited in
the Newcastle and Charlestown areas)
Services
Compiled 26/06/2012
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See Page 10
Service Inc
See Page 13
- Hunter
See Page 4
Day Care Centre
See Page 22
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Aged Services
Home Maintenance
See Page 17
See Page 5
Centre
See Page 14
See Page 19
Just Better Care
See Page 19
See Page 14
See Page 14
See Page 5
Centre
See Page 8
See Page 15
Office
Koombahla
See Page 17
See Page 10
Hunter Valley HACC
Development Project
Disability
See Page 17
See Page 8
See Page 14
See Page 5
(Uniting Care)
Facility
See Page 5
See Page 6
Italian Community Worker
Macedonian Day Care
Phone: 4965 3717 Fax: 02 4965 3717
Service Description: Community worker for
Italian community and CALD (Cultural And
Linguistic Diverse)
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
Disability Access: Yes (Toilets and ramp)
Languages spoken: Italian
Parent Organisation: Italian Welfare
Organisation Newcastle Incorporated
See Page 23
See Page 22
Jesmond Friendship
Club/Neighbour Aid
See Page 22
Compiled 26/06/2012
See Page 5
Maroba Terrace
See Page 6
Maroba
Phone: 4935 0300 Fax: 02 4935 0302
58 Edith St, Waratah 2298
Web: www.maroba.com.au
Service Description: Residential Aged Care; Hi
and Low care Service
Fees: In accordance with government guidelines
Transport: Own transport
Referral: ACAT Assessment
Parent Organisation: MAROBA
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See Page 8
Mayfield Aged Care
See Page 6
See Page 11
See Page 6
Mercy Day Centre
See Page 23
Services
See Page 15
See Page 17
See Page 11
Multicultural Dementia Support
Group (ADARDS)
Phone: 4924 6099 Fax: 02 4924 6098
Longworth Av, Wallsend 2287
Email:
[email protected]
Service Description: Support group for carers
from non-English backgrounds whose care
recipents have dementia. Respite can be
organised for care recipient during meetings.
Hours: Meetings held 2nd Tuesday 10am12.30pm at Northern Settlement Services, 8
Chaucer St, Hamilton
Fees: Gold coin donation for lunch
Friendship Club
See Page 23
Wheels Inc
See Page 11
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Aged Services
Newcastle Community
Transport Group Inc
Phone: 4961 3113 Fax: 02 4961 3464
10 Cowper St, Carrington 2294
Service Description: Community transport for
frail aged and people with disabilities for doctors
appointments, shopping and social outings, day
care, respite care and hospital visits. Weekend
hire available
Fees: Subsidised fees
Disability Access: Yes (All vehicles are
accessible for wheelchair users - drivers assist)
Eligibility: HACC target group
Referral: Anyone can refer to the service
Newcastle PCYC
See Page 26
See Page 8
See Page 23
See Page 9
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
See Page 21
Polish Day Care Centre
See Page 23
(Wescott )
See Page 6
See Page 9
St Augustines Ways and
Means
See Page 24
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St John's Villa
See Page 6
Aged Services
Health Centre
See Page 16
See Page 7
Centre
Association)
See Page 24
See Page 7
Transport
See Page 7
See Page 11
See Page 27
See Page 16
Counselling Service
See Page 28
See Page 10
See Page 10
Jesmond Friendship
Club/Neighbour Aid
See Page 22
Tinonee Gardens The
See Page 7
See Page 6
Tinonee Haven
Newcastle Community
Transport Group Inc
See Page 7
See Page 21
See Page 30
Carers Inc
See Page 24
See Page 7
Carers Inc
See Page 24
Fellowship
See Page 24
Wallsend Uniting Church
Seniors Fellowship
See Page 24
See Page 16
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Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
Community Arts
Muloobinba Aboriginal
Corporation
Phone: 4969 5299 Fax: 02 4969 5023
12 Bishopsgate St, Wickham 2293
Mail to: PO BOX 208, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Aboriginal Community
Services
Area Served: Hunter
Newcastle Community Arts
Centre
Phone: 4961 1696 Fax: 02 4962 3959
246 Parry St, Newcastle West 2302
Mail to: PO Box 2257, Newcastle West 2302
Web: www.ncac.org.au
Service Description: Encourages a diverse
range of artforms through leasing of studio
space, gallery exhibitions, theatre, art workshops
and classes. Auspicing of community groups for
funding and forming partnerships with other
organisations for community projects
Hours: Office Hours: Mon and Fri 9.30am-2pm;
Thu 11am-3pm
Transport: Close to Bus and Train routes,
Parking available
Disability Access: Yes (Studios, Toilets,
Theatre, Parking)
Area Served: Hunter Region, Central Coast
Parent Organisation: Community Arts and Adult
Education Centre of Newcastle Ltd
Newcastle Legacy
See Page 20
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Newcastle Printmakers
Workshop Inc
Phone: 4963 1682
27 Popran Rd, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: A large workshop with two
etching presses, lithography press, darkroom,
ultra violet facility, light box, hot plate, aquatint
box, reprographic camera, kitchen and toilet
facilities
Hours: Daily for workshop members; weekend
workshops
Fees: $35 (unemployed/students) $40 employed;
$15 daily hire or $100 per year workshop hire;
$80 for workshops when available
Transport: Close to Bus (Glebe Road)
Eligibility: University Students and members of
the public; teenagers supervised
Referral: Jean Harrison. Treasurer - 02 4943
5614
Area Served: Newcastle, Lake macquarie,
Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Society
Phone: 4974 5123 Fax: 02 4974 5105
Newcastle Region Art Gallery, Laman St,
NEWCASTLE 2300
Service Description: The Newcastle Gallery
Society aims to stimulate wide community
interest in the Gallery. Throughout the year the
Society arranges lectures and films on the visual
arts, special previews of exhibitions and visits to
other galleries and collections for its members .
Through fund-raising and income from events,
the Gallery Society is able to provide support for
Gallery programs
Hours: Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at
5.00pm at Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Fees: Membership p.a.:Single-$25; Family-$40;
Concession/Student-$15; Life-$300; Life Family$400
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp and Lift)
Eligibility: Must be a financial member
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Region Art
Gallery
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Novocastrian Quilters Inc
Phone: 4967 4363
New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma St,
New Lambton 2305
Mail to: PO BOX 87, New Lambton 2305
Web: www.novocastrianquilters.webs.com
Service Description: Patchwork and quilting.
Activities organised include exhibitions, bus trips,
fund raising, making community quilts,
workshops, technique classes and maintaining
library.Group meets New Lambton Community
Centre on various dates. Visitors welcome
Fees: unknown
Transport: own required
Octapod Association Inc.
Phone: 4927 0470 Fax: 02 4927 1475
TPI House, Upper Level,, 3/231 King St,
Newcastle 2300
Web: www.octapod.org
Service Description: A non-profit organisation
supporting independent art and media projects,
community groups and creative types, also
provides administrative/auspicing services; web
hosting; large meeting space; internet café;
gallery; zine library and networking opportunities.
Hours: Public access Wed-Fri 12pm – 5pm
Fees: Internet access by donation
Transport: Bus (on Hunter St) ; Train (Civic
Station)
Arts and Culture
Entertainment
Footlice Theatre Company Inc
Mail to: PO Box 244, HAMILTON 2303
Service Description: Footlice Theatre Company
is a volunteer based, non-profit theatre compny
aimed at offering the opportunity to be involved in
theatre to all and to aid emerging artists.
Fees: Membership fees - $10 p.a.
Mayfield Ex-Services Club
Phone: 4968 4411 Fax: 02 4968 4689
Web: www.mayfieldexservicesclub.com.au
Service Description: Social Club with live
bands, raffles, modern function rooms, bistro,
gent's barber and courtesy bus.
Hours: Sun-Wed 9am-11pm; Thurs-Sat 9am12pm
Fees: Membership fees for 1yr- $5.00; for 5 yrs $20.00
Transport: Courtesy Bus; Centrally located to all
major transport routes
Disability Access: Yes (access ramps, elevator
and disabled parking spaces)
Performing Arts Newcastle
Phone: 4926 5995 Fax: 02 4927 8699
5 Auckland St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: PAN is a not-for-profit
organisation providing support for local
performing artists. PAN provides low-cost
rehearsal and performance spaces, auspicing,
facility and a weekly email with information about
local and interstate performing art news
Hours: Fri 10am - 1pm (office hours)
Fees: On application
Disability Access: Yes (ground floor access and
toilets)
Eligibility: Nil
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Newcastle City Hall
Phone: 4974 2996 Fax: 02 4974 2902
290 King St, NEWCASTLE 2300
Web: www.newcastlecityhall.com.au
Service Description: Located opposite Civic
Park and adjacent to the Civic Theatre,
Newcastle City Hall has 7 function rooms,
including the magnificent 820 seat Concert Hall.
City Hall plays hosts to civic receptions,
conferences, seminars, weddings, school formals
and community gatherings City Hall is a
magnificent example of art deco architecture.
Refurbished in 2001 it effectively combines
historic charm and affordability with state-of-theart conference and venue facilities.
Fees: Dependant on venue hire or ticket price
Transport: Close to rail (Civic Station), Bus
routes; car parking (fee) on nearby streets
Area Served: Hunter
Alternative Names: Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle Legacy
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Newcastle Philatelic Society
Phone: 0411 137 506 (John)
Mail to: PO BOX 34, JESMOND 2299
Web: www.philas.org.au/newcastle
Service Description: Provides displays, library
and facilities for selling stamps. Visitors are
always welcome.
Hours: Various, contact for details.
Fees: Varies on location and length of
membership
Transport: close to Bus routes
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp and lift at
Mayfield ExServices Club)
Eligibility: caters for all age groups, male and
female
Parent Organisation: Philatelic Association of
NSW
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Arts and Culture
Newcastle Region Library Lovett Gallery
Phone: 4974 5300 Fax: 02 4974 5396
War Memorial Cultural Centre, 2nd Floor, Laman
St, Newcastle 2300
Web:
ur_libraries/exhibitions
Service Description: The Lovett Gallery hosts a
stimulating range of exhibitions including
travelling exhibitions such as wildlife
Photographer of the Year, photographic
exhibitions and exhibitions by local artists. Also
items from our extensive rare book and
photographic collections.
Hours: 9:30am-8pm Mon-Wed, 9:30am-5pm
Thu-Fri, 9.30am-2pm Sat
Fees: Some exhibitions require a gold coin
donation
Transport: Close to bus and rail routes
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp and lift facilities)
Newcastle Repertory Theatre
Phone: 4952 4958 Fax: 02 4952 4958
90 De Vitre St, Lambton 2299
Web: www.newcastlerepertoryclub.com.au
Service Description: The Newcastle Repertory
Theatre produces 7 shows per year, ranging
from well-known to contemporary and less wellknown. This is an amateur club and everyone is
welcome to apply for membership.
Hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm (Office Hours)
Performances start at 8pm
Fees: Adult Tickets $25; Concession $19
Transport: on Bus route
Disability Access: Yes (external ramp (not avail
during buuilding works associated with the new
Theatre))
Area Served: Lower Hunter
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Arts and Culture
Tantrum Theatre Co-operative
Ltd
The lock-up + John Paynter
Gallery
Phone: 4929 7279 Fax: 02 4929 7279
Mail to: PO Box 2014, DANGAR 2309
Web: www.tantrumtheatre.org.au
Service Description: Tantrum theatre offers
young people aged 5-30 yrs versatile arts
programs that engage, celebrate and support
young people's development, identities and
interests. We offer drama workshops, master
classes and productions in collaboration with
leading theatre professionals.
Hours: Office Hours 10am-4pm (Tues - Thurs)
Fees: Membershipo $5.50(5-17yrs);
$27.50(18yrs+); Workshops $150per term (517yrs); $80 (18yrs+)
Transport: Trains stop at Civic station. Buses
from Belmont: 349,350, from Cardiff 334,363,
Wallsend 100,101,231,235,265, Raymond
Terrace 140
Disability Access: Yes (Theatre and workshop
areas have full disabled access)
Eligibility: From 5 to 30 years.
Alternative Names: Previously known as 2 til 5
Youth Centre
Phone: 4925 2265 Fax: 02 4926 5835
Web: www.thelockup.info
Service Description: A multi-faceted cultural
centre with the lock-up Museum (former Police
Station 1861-1982), the John Paynter Gallery (an
artist-run space); and education centre and artistin-residence programme
Hours: Admin:Tues–Fri 9am– 4pm;Museum &
Gallery:Wed - Sun 10am-4pm
Fees: Gold coin donation to Museum. (Fee
applies to booked guided tours)
Transport: Close to rail (Newcastle Station) and
Bus, Car – on street parking.
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled access ramp
to Museum and Gallery- groung floor level)
Eligibility: Young children must be accompanied
by an adult
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Historic
Reserve Trust (R98160)
Galleries and Museums
Society
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The Newcastle Region Art
Gallery Foundation
Phone: 4974 5100 Fax: 02 4974 5105
1 Laman Street, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: The Newcastle Region Art
Gallery Foundation attracts corporate and
community support to assist the development of
the Gallery and to foster wider appreciation of the
visual arts in the Hunter Region
Hours: Meets 1st Monday of every month at
5.15pm in the Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Board room.
Fees: Ordinary members-$250; Fellow
members-$2500; Trustee members-$5000
Eligibility: Must be financial member
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Region Art
Gallery
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Watt Space Gallery
Fax: 02 4967 5327
cnr Auckland St and King St, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: c/- School of Drama, Fine Art & Music,,
University of Newcastle, Callaghan 2308
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au/wattspace
Service Description: Watt Space is a
contemporary art space situated in the CBD of
Newcastle and exhibits the work of current
students of the University of Newcastle. The
gallery provides students with diverse
opportunities in exhibiting, curating and gallery
management
Hours: Wed–Sun 12 pm – 6pm
Fees: Free entry
Transport: Train (Civic Station) Bus Hunter St)
Disability Access: Yes (ramp, disabled toilets
via Nesca House entry)
Eligibility: All activities are student based. From
18 years.
Parent Organisation: University of Newcastle
Union Ltd and University of Newcastle
Performing Arts
Crossroads Christian
Fellowship for the Disabled
Phone: 4951 8106
St Andrews Church Hall, Church St, Mayfield
2304
Service Description: Socialising, social
activities, games and singing for people with a
disability on Thursday nights. Also provide trips
eg. Long weekends and local day trips.
Hours: Thursday 7:15pm-9:15pm meet
Fees: $4 for transport and supper
Transport: Buses routes Belmont, Mayfield,
Waratah
Footlice Theatre Company Inc
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Arts and Culture
Hunter District Organ Music
Society
Phone: 4943 1095
Service Description: Membership open to all
interested in Organ music. members & friends
enjoy a program of activities at 6 - 8 week
intervals. These include visits to organs where
members play or enjoy the playing of others,
lectures, workshops & masterclasses. Also
includes record or video evenings in an informal
& friendly atmosphere with perhaps a meal or
supper. Each year, organs in Sydney are visited
and occassionally longer trips. Pipe organs are
the main interest but electronic and reed organs
are included in activities
Fees: Yes
Eligibility: Do not have to play the organ to join
the Society
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk
Club Inc
Phone: 4926 1313 Fax: 02 4926 1316
Wesley Fellowship House (Hall), Beaumont St,
HAMILTON 2303
Web: www.newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au
Service Description: The Newcastle & Hunter
Valley Folk Club meets at Wesley Fellowship
House Hall, Beaumont St, Hamilton on a regular
basis to provide entertainment and learning
opportunities to members and guests via
concerts, dances, sessions, workshops and
music festivals in the folk genre.
Hours: Club Nights occur mostly on the 1st Sat
of the month from 7.30-10.30pm.
Fees: Membership available but not necessary
for Club night attendance, children under 16 yrs
free at all Folk Club events
Transport: Close to Bus routes
Eligibility: No restrictions
Centre
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Newcastle PCYC
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Arts and Culture
Stray Dogs Theatre Company
Phone: 4926 2248 Fax: 02 4929 2117
Mail to: 169 Dawson St, Cooks Hill 2300
Service Description: Produces local,
professional theatre productions of locally-written
plays
Ltd
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Studios
Centre
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Ltd
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The Loft Youth Arts & Cultural
Centre
Phone: 4974 2092 Fax: 02 4974 2093
Level 1, 7A Wolfe St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.theloft.org.au
Service Description: The Loft runs drug and
alcohol free arts and cultural activities for young
people aged 12-25 years. The Loft is a safe
place for young people to express themselves,
hang out with friends, meet new people, and gain
skills as organisers of their own events and
activities.
Hours: Mon-Fri 3.00pm-7:00pm
Transport: Close to trains and buses
Disability Access: Yes (Lift to all areas of
venue, disabled toilets)
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Childrens Services
Childrens Services
Accommodation
- Hunter
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Faith Cottage
Phone: 131 114
Service Description: Salvation Army Women's
Refuge
House of Hospitality
Phone: 0418 675 268 Fax: 02 4940 0623
125 Broadmedow Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Low cost medium stay
housing for singles and single parents 25 yrs +
with dependent children
Hours: 7 days
Fees: Donation: $80 per week for singles, $100
per week for families
Transport: Bus, Train
Eligibility: Non drinkers, Non drug users, No
couples
Referral: Referrals taken only from agency
worker, no self referrals.
Parent Organisation: Sisters of St Joseph
Lochinvar
Jenny's Place
Phone: 131 114
Service Description: Women's Refuge
Hours: 7 days, 24 hrs
Compiled 26/06/2012
Life Without Barriers (National
Office)
Phone: 4033 4500 Fax: 02 4927 5113
Web: www.lwb.org.au
Service Description: Sporting activities,
employment opportunities, day programs and
providing services facilities and opportunities for
people with disabilities. Provides in-home care
for children, out-of-home support, 'family contact',
training, clinical services and case management
for children with a disability.
Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Fees: Funding-ADHC
Referral: nil
Corporation
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Ronald McDonald House
Phone: 4921 4733 Fax: 02 4921 4734
In grounds of John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd,
New Lambton 2305
Mail to: PO Box 268, New Lambton 2305
Web: www.rmhc.org.au/newcastle
Service Description: Accommodation for
families of seriously ill or injured children, under
18 years, who are being treated at any
Newcastle Hospital.
Hours: 7 days, 24 Hours
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps and disabled
bathroom plus one of our units is set up for
disabled use)
Eligibility: Must have a child patient. Up to 18
years.
Area Served: Hunter Region; Central Coast;
New England; North Coast; Mid North Coast
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Childrens Services
Ronald McDonald HouseNewcastle
Warlga Ngurra Women and
Children's Refuge
Phone: 4921 4733 Fax: 02 4921 4734
The John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, Rankin
Park 2287
Web: www.rmhc.org.au/newcastle-nsw
Service Description: Ronald McDonald House
is an affordable home-away-from-home for the
families of seriously ill children being treated at
nearby hospitals. Rather than spend the night in
a hospital waiting room, family members can stay
in comfort at a Ronald McDonald House and
receive support from staff, volunteers or other
families who are sharing similar experiences.
Facilities include private family rooms with ensuites and common kitchens, lounges, quiet
rooms and play areas.
Disability Access: Yes (some units have
accessibility, and all common rooms)
Eligibility: Parents and families
Area Served: NSW
Phone: 4950 1566 Fax: 02 4950 1577
Service Description: Crisis accommodation for
ATSI Women and children escaping from
domestic violence.
Hours: 9am to 5pm (after 6pm call 4950 1566)
Eligibility: To be assessed
Referral: Phone 1800 65 64 63 for referral
Samaritans Enhanced Living
Options - Hunter, Central Coast
& Manning Regions
Phone: 4969 0000 Fax: 02 4962 2572
Central Administration, 32 Brunker Rd,
Broadmeadow 2292
Mail to: Locked Bag 3, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: The social caring network
and agency of the Anglican Diocese of
Newcastle which provides community services
and welfare assistance to people in need.
Services include emergency relief and financial
assistance through various outlets, child care
services, accommodation and counselling for
homeless young people, youth centres, group
homes and respite care for people with a
disability, and social policy research. Flexible
respite options in people's own homes.
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Eligibility: Children, early adolescents, youth,
people with a disability, people in financial
difficulty, homeless young people.
Area Served: Hunter, Central Coast, NSW Mid
North Coast
Parent Organisation: Anglican Church of
Australia (Diocese of Newcastle)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Equipment
Child Safe Hunter Valley Pty
Ltd
Phone: 4921 3374
John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton
2305
Mail to: 20 Grove St, Waratah 2298
Web: www.childsafehuntervalley.com.au
Service Description: Authorised Fitting Station
for sale & hire of baby equipment
Disabled Surfers Association
Inc - Hunter Region
Phone: 4952 4413
Mail to: PO Box 447, THE JUNCTION 2291
Web: www.disabledsurfers.org
Service Description: The Disabled Surfers
Association- Hunter Region is a registered
Charity and it provides people with disabilities the
opportunity to participate in surfing and supllies
all the equipment that is needed to do so.
Hours: An events program is available off their
website and all events run from 10.00am 2.00pm
Fees: Membership fees $20 p.a. $ 10 per event
for non-members
Transport: Must provide own transport
Disability Access: Yes (Access to beach,
disabled toilets and showers)
Eligibility: Must have a disability, injury or health
condition
Parent Organisation: Disabled Surfers
Association of Australia Inc
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TAD Disability Services
(Hunter)
Phone: 0403 500 910 Fax: 02 4946 9168
3/106 Diggs St, Adamstown 2289
Web: www.tadnsw.org.au
Service Description: Voluntary group that
modify or design household items and equipment
for people with a disability and the frail aged.
TAD also modifies bicycles for children with
special needs.
Hours: Mon 9am-4pm and Thurs 9am-12pm
Referral: Can self refer however usually clients
come with a referral from Agency Occupational
Therapists or Physiotherapists.
Parent Organisation: TAD Disability Services
(NSW)
Toy Library - Newcastle &
Hunter Valley
Phone: 4904 3340 Fax: 02 4904 3342
New Lambton Library, 93 Regent St, New
Lambton 2305
Service Description: Toy Library
Hours: Saturdays 9:30am - 11:45am
Fees: $10 per year or $60 per year for group
Childrens Services
Vision Australia Hunter
Phone: 4927 3300, 1300 847 466 Fax: 02 4927
3333
7-9 Beaumont St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.visionaustralia.org
Service Description: Vision Australia assists
children and adults who are blind or vision
impaired maximise their opportunities by
providing specialist staff, information, technology
and other resources that will meet individual
needs. Services include. advice & equipment to
manage daily tasks such as cooking, using the
telephone, reading, writing and sewing,
information on eye conditions, someone to talk to
about sight loss, talking book and braille library,
assistance with employment and study, advice
and training in computers and technology,
transcription of written material and services for
children and families. There are other Royal
Blind Society offices, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450,
Ph. 02 6651 1863, Lismore, Ph. 02 6622 8383 *
Central Coast Office, Gosford, Ph. 02 4325 3686.
* Central West Office, Orange, Ph. 02 6362
6633, Canberra 02 6247 1000.
Fees: Nil for direct client service
Eligibility: People who are blind or vision
impaired.
Family Day Care
Newcastle Five Star Family Day
Care
Phone: 4904 3477 Fax: 02 4956 3107
1 Victoria St, New Lambton 2305
Web: www.fivestarfdc.com.au
Service Description: Home based child care
available in the Newcastle Local Government
Area
Fees: Varied. Childcare subsidies available.
Eligibility: Up to 12 years.
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Health
- Hunter
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Australian Hearing
Phone: 4962 1388 Fax: 02 4962 2184
OTP House, Suite 9 & 10, 10 Bradford Close,
Kotara 2289
Mail to: PO Box 387, Kotara 2289
Web: www.hearing.com.au
Service Description: Commonwealth funded
organisation providing hearing assessment,
hearing aid fitting and repairs and sale of
accessories. Free hearing Screening.
Disability Access: Yes (fully accessible)
Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Straight
Islanders over 50 yrs, Pensioners, Veterans Gold
or White (hearing specific) Card, War Widows
(Gold Card) and people under 26 years with
permanent hearing loss
Referral: Referral required from Doctor
Australian Pompe's
Association (APA)
Phone: 4966 1101
Mail to: c/- 7 Adelaide St, Beresfield 2322
Web: www.australianpompe.com/index
Service Description: Support group for people
affected by Pompe's disease, their families and
friends.
Hours: Daytime and evening
Fees: For membership
Languages spoken: Dutch
Area Served: National
Alternative Names: Formerly listed as Acid
Maltase Deficiency Association (Inc) Australia
Childrens Services
Australian Tai Chi Institute
Phone: 0412 156 994
Cnr Belford St & Torpey Pl, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.australiantaichiinstitute.com.au
Service Description: Tai chi wellness classes.
1 hour specialising in forms of arthritis, diabetes,
and back pain. FREE community classes - March: Seniors Week- April: World Tai Chi Day
Hours: Mon - Fri Day and Night 1 hour classes
Fees: $12 per class. Loyalty discount cards &
Seniors card discount available.
Transport: On bus stop, near Railway Station
Area Served: Hunter
Autism Spectrum Australia
(Aspect)-Hunter School
Phone: 4955 6266 Fax: 02 4955 6270
Shop 3B Adamstown Plaza, 281-293 Brunker
Rd, Adamstown 2289
Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au
Service Description: Special Education Facility
for school age children with Autism.
Fees: Phone for details
Transport: Students have to arrange their own
transport
Eligibility: Children with a diagnosis of Autism.
From 3 to 12 years.
Referral: Psychologist and Medical Reports to
be submitted for eligibility.
Languages spoken: English
Area Served: Hunter / New England AHS
Service
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Beresfield Child and Family
Health Centre (Kaleidoscope)
Phone: 4966 1034 Fax: 02 4966 1363
Cnr Lawson Ave & Ogilvie St, Beresfield 2322
Service Description: Phone for clinic
appointment
Hours: Mon to Fri 9:30am - 4:00pm
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CanTeen (The Australian
Organisation for Young People
Living with Cancer)-Hunter &
Northern NSW
Phone: 4940 0330 Fax: 02 4940 0608
Suite 2, Ground Floor, 14 Albert St, Wickham
2293
Web: www.canteen.org.au
Service Description: Peer support network of
cancer patients, young people living with cancer,
their siblings, bereaved siblings and offspring
who share experiences, have fun, offer
resources and promote understanding, wellbeing and leadership. Through a wide range of
camps and programs, CanTeen encourages
young people to share their experiences, make
great friends and have fun. Young people who
don't quite fit these descriptions may still be able
to join, please contact CanTeen for more
information.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet and Shower,
Ramp,)
Area Served: Hunter HACC; NSW Far North
Coast HACC
Alternative Names: Formerly CanTeen
Parent Organisation: CanTeen Australia
Compiled 26/06/2012
Childrens Services
Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Service, Hunter Valley
Phone: 4935 2449 Fax: 02 4925 3978
Service Description: CAMHS provides
secondary and tertiary level mental health care to
children and young people with a moderate to
severe mental illness/disorder or at
significant/heightened risk of developing such,
with risk of suicide/harm to self or others and
high levels of emotional distress and
functional/developmental impairment.This
includes Aboriginal children and young people
and young people who are experiencing social
and emotional well-being issues who are at risk
of particular psychological difficulties.
Eligibility: Must be school age. From 5 to 18
years.
Referral: GP or Specialists. Contact for details
Mental Health Service
Child and Family Health Team
Phone: 4924 6400, 4924 6190 Fax: 02 4924
6401
Longworth Ave, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Community based team
which specialises in the assessment and
management of development and behavioural
issues of young children. Includes Occupational
Therapists, Paediatric Medical Staff,
Psychologists, Social Worker, Speech
Pathologists and Administration.
Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Fees: Bulk billing for paediatricians
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp at entrance)
Referral: Yes from health, welfare and education
workers.
Area Served: Hunter; (Newcastle, Lake
Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock,
Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Scone,
Merriwa; Murrurundi)
Parent Organisation: Kaleidoscope - John
Hunter Children's Hospital
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Cystic Fibrosis NSW
Newcastle/Hunter Branch
Phone: 4960 2922 Fax: 02 4985 3105
Hunter Genetics Turton Rd, Waratah 2298
Mail to: PO BOX 84, Waratah 2298
Web: www.cysticfibrosisnsw.org.au
Service Description: Answering service if office
is unattended
Fees: None
Eligibility: Families and individuals affected by
CF
Referral: None
Danielle Robertson, Podiatrist
Phone: 4960 3400 Fax: 02 4960 3400
89 Station St, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Podiatrist, whose practice
includes children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Fees: Fees apply
Referral: Self referral
Area Served: Hunter
Inc - Hunter Region
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Dr Eric Ho, Orthopaedic
Surgeon
Phone: 4922 3543
John Hunter Hospital, 20 Newton St,
Broadmeadow 2292
Mail to: John Hunter Children's Hospital, PO
Box 664J, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Physician, whose practice
includes the therapeutic use of Botulinum Toxin
for the management of spasticity in children.
Fees: Bulk billing available
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, toilet,
examination table)
Referral: GP Referral
Area Served: Hunter
Compiled 26/06/2012
Childrens Services
Dr M Manku, Ophthalmologist
Phone: 4940 8255 Fax: 02 4940 8252
7-9 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Ophthalmologist, whose
practice includes children and adults with
cerebral palsy. Cataract and implant surgery.
Fees: Fees apply.
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible
premises)
Referral: Referral from GP or Optometrist
Area Served: Hunter
Early Childhood Intervention
Program
Phone: 4921 6265 Fax: 02 4921 6939
Special Education Centre University Newcastle,
Callaghan 2308
Mail to: c/- University of Newcastle, Callaghan
2308
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/sed
Service Description: Centre, home based &
outreach support programs
Fees: $15 half day, $30 Full day
Transport: Bus available to pick up children
within a 5-10 km of Centre
Disability Access: Yes (Toilets, Ramps)
Eligibility: Children with a diagnosed disability or
at risk of developmental delay. Up to 6 years.
Referral: Accept referrals from parents, medical
& allied professionals, preschools with parents
permission
Languages spoken: Italian, Spanish,
Indonesian, Sinhalese, Dutch
Parent Organisation: First Chance Inc.
ECIT - Early Childhood
Information Team
Phone: 4925 7847 Fax: 02 4925 7955
Level 1, 621 Hunter St, Newcastle West 2302
Service Description: Community agency which
offers support to the families of young children,
birth to school entry age, with a developmental
delay or disability in the Greater Newcastle area.
Accepts referrals for information and coordination
support where a child presents with a
developmental delay or disability.
Referral: Anyone with concerns about a childs
development can refer with parents consent
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Good Start Breakfast Club
Phone: 4941 3202 Fax: 02 4950 9118
Web: www.redcross.org.au
Service Description: Provision of breakfast at a
school for students who attend school without
having had breakfast.
Hours: 8.00am- 9.00am Mon-Fri
Fees: Nil (Except Training and Education
Programs)
Hamilton Child and Family
Phone: 4961 3007 Fax: 02 4961 4853
14 Bridge St, Hamilton 2303
appointment
Health
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Hunter New England Health,
Podiatry and Footcare Services
Phone: 4923 6482 Fax: 02 4923 6481
Royal Newcastle Hospital, Pacific St, Newcastle
2300
Mail to: PO Box 664J, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Podiatry and Footcare
services offer clinics for two groups of clients:
- Clients with diabetes - ongoing services offered
to those with foot pathology that places their
foot/limb at risk (eg ulceration, infection,
gangrene, amputation).
- Community clients - clients must be on an
aged or disability pension or have a medical
condition that puts their foot health at risk (eg
diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis). Ongoing care is
only provided to those with active foot pathology.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible
premises)
Eligibility: Restricted eligibility - see description
for details.
Referral: GP referral only
Languages spoken: Interpreters available if
required
Area Served: Hunter
Compiled 26/06/2012
Childrens Services
Kaleidoscope-Hunter
Children's Health Network
Phone: 4921 3670 Fax: 02 4921 3599
Web: www.kaleidoscope.org.au
Service Description: Integrated health services
for children and adolescents.
Keyword Signs and Resource
Centre (Australia)
Phone: 4921 6293 Fax: 02 4921 6939
Special Education Centre, University of
Newcastle,, University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Mail to: Special Education Centre,, University of
Newcastle,, Callaghan 2308
Web:
www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/sed/makaton
Service Description: Makaton is a language
program which uses key words signs and natural
gesture to support communication as a means of
encouraging language development in children
and adults with communication difficulties. A
range of resources and workshops are available.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Fees: Cost vary with goods purchased
Disability Access: Yes (University is wheelchair
accessible)
Eligibility: Clients with need for augmentative
communication programme
Referral: self referral
Alternative Names: Line Drawings
Kotara Child and Family Health
Centre (Kaleidoscope)
Phone: 4016 4885 Fax: 02 4952 7820
22 Seaview St, Kotara 2289
appointment
Hours: Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fees: None
Office)
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Maryland Child and Family
Phone: 4950 2826
Community Centre, 207 Maryland Drive,
Maryland 2287
appointment
Hours: Mon - Fir 8:30am - 5:00pm
Parent Organisation: Kaleidoscope - Hunter
New England Health
Merewether Child and Family
Phone: 4963 1450 Fax: 02 4963 7261
appointment
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm
My Time
Childrens Services
Northcott - Earlystart
Diagnosis Support (Central
Coast)
Phone: 0409 494 479 Fax: 02 9683 2827
65 The Avenue, Wickham 2293
Mail to: PO Box 4055, Parramatta 2124
Web: www.northcott.com.au
Service Description: This program provides
short-term support (up to 3-6 months) for families
with concerns about development of their child
(up to age 6). Parents may self-refer or be
referred by an agency before or after formal
diagnosis. Information and referral, family
support service, group work. Funded by ADHC.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Office
Fees: No cost
Eligibility: Up to 6yrs, family with child having
developmental delay. Up to 6 years.
Referral: Family or service provider.
Area Served: Central Coast
Parent Organisation: Northcott Disability
Services.
Phone: 4935 0400 Fax: 02 4935 0499
13 Valencia St, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: Northcott Disability Services, PO BOX
119, MAYFIELD 2304
Web: www.mytime.net.au
Service Description: Parents/carers of a child
with disability, developmental delay or chronic
illness under school age are invited to attend
MyTime - a local support group run by Northcott
Disability services. MyTime provides carers with
a chance to wind down and chat with others,
listen to guest speaker and get advice about
local services. Morning tea and childcare
provided.
Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
(9.30am-12.30pm)
Fees: Free
Transport: Public
Disability Access: Yes (fully wheelchair
accessible, disabled toilets)
Referral: Call or email to refer
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: Northcott Disability
Services, Learning Links
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Childrens Services
Physical Disability Unit, Hunter
Institute of Technology
Samaritans Casework & Youth
Direct
Phone: 4923 7450 Fax: 02 4923 7263
Newcastle Campus, Newcastle Rd, Tighes Hill
2297
Mail to: Newcastle Tafe, Locked bag 45, HRMC
2310
Web:
www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
Service Description: This Unit offers assistance
to people with physical disabilities attending
Hamilton, Hunter St, Maitland, Muswellbrook,
Newcastle, Scone, Singleton and Tomaree
campuses or attending Outreach classes in
these areas. There are many other Disability
Units in the Hunter Institute. Ring to find out
which one would best suit your location and type
of disability.
Fees: Fee exemptions & reductions available
from Kim Grierson
Transport: Train station is 1km along Ferraby
Dr. Blue Ribbon bus stop outside campus in
Ferraby Dr. Kim can meet a potential student at
Maitland.
Disability Access: Yes (car parking is available
- please contact to find the best place to park)
Eligibility: School leavers except for TVET or
outside school hours
Referral: Please email or call in at Newcastle
Alternative Names: TAFE
Parent Organisation: Hunter Institute of
Technology
Phone: 4922 1502 Fax: 02 4922 1562
32 Brunker Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Mail to: PO BOX 167, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: Information and referral;
casework
Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00am to 3.30pm
Fees: Nil
Transport: As required
Alternative Names: Samaritans Foundation
Parent Organisation: Samaritans Foundation
Psychological Assistance
Service (PAS)
Samaritans Foundation
Phone: 4960 7100, 1300 656 336 Fax: 02 4960
7160
36 Warabrook Blvd, Warabrook 2304
Mail to: PO Box 366, Hunter Region Mail
Centre, Hunter Region MC 2310
Service Description: Provides youth services
and information, casework, early intervention and
activities team, health services, emergency relief,
child and family programs. Mental health
programs, youth services, drug and alcohol
services, disaster recovery, early learning
centres, foster care, kinship care and in home
child care.
Area Served: Hunter Region; Central Coast
Alternative Names: Samaritans
Phone: 4961 0431 Fax: 02 4961 0435
Service Description: Kaleidoscope (Child &
Adolescent Mental Health Service) Ages 12 - 25
years
Fees: Medicare
Referral: Self referral or professional referral
Parent Organisation: Early Psychosis Unit
Compiled 26/06/2012
46
Childrens Services
St Dominics Centre for Hearing
Impaired Children
Phone: 4968 1295 Fax: 02 4968 0456
76 Havelock St, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: PO BOX 269, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.mayfieldsd.catholic.edu.au
Service Description: Programs for deaf and
hearing impaired children. Transition to school,
Primary and Highschool.
Hours: 8:20am-3:00pm
Transport: Close to public transport, Free
parking available
Disability Access: Yes (all areas)
Eligibility: Diagnosis until end of schooling
Referral: Families can refer by contacting centre
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: Parent and Friend
Association - meets 2nd Wed each month
Wallsend Child and Family
Stockton Child and Family
Health Centre
Phone: 4016 4885
appointment with Child and Family Health Nurse
Hours: Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fees: Nil
Referral: Self
Parent Organisation: Kaleidoscope
University of Newcastle,
Special Education Centre
Phone: 4921 6275 Fax: 02 4921 6939
University of Newcastle, University Drive,
Callaghan 2308
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au/researchcentre/special-education/
Service Description: The Special Education
Centre provides a diverse range of programs and
services including: special education teacher
training; early childhood intervention programs;
Firstchance administration & parent support;
strengthening families program; Key Word Sign
Resource Centre; and a National Disability
Coordination Officer.
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled parking,
disabled access, toilet)
Eligibility: people of all ages with disabilities and
special needs, and for their practitioners, families
and communities.
Area Served: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port
Stephens
Compiled 26/06/2012
See Page 40
Phone: 4016 4885 Fax: 02 4924 6304
Harker Building, Longworth Av, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: PO Box 1014, WALLSEND 2287
appointment
Fees: Nil
WARATAH Child and Family
Phone: 4924 2588 Fax: 02 4924 2505
Turton Rd, Waratah 2298
Mail to: PO Box1014, WALLSEND 2287
appointment
Health Centre
See Page 16
Long Day Care
ABC Broadmeadow
Phone: 4965 3400
Web: www.childcare.com.au
Service Description: Childcare service
ABC New Lambton
Phone: 4952 9863 Fax: 02 4952 9873
199 Lambton Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web: www.childcare.com.au/new-lambton
Hours: Mon - Fri 6:.30am - 6.00pm
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Adamstown Child Care Centre
Phone: 4952 9972 Fax: 02 4952 9775
Cnr Gosford & Glebe Rd, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: 39 places
Fees: $78
Transport: Bus/Train
Disability Access: Yes (Ramped & equipped)
Eligibility: Age - Brith to School
Parent Organisation: Community Based
Service
See Page 12
Awabakal Long Day Care
Centre
Phone: 4961 6429 Fax: 02 4940 0548
5 Grey St, Wickham 2293
Mail to: PO BOX 323, Wickham 2293
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm Fri 8:30am5:00pm
Aboriginal co-operative
Beresfield Community
Children's Education Centre
Phone: 4966 3150 Fax: 02 4964 1459
6 Milton St, Beresfield 2322
Fees: Contact Centre
Transport: Adjacent to Beresfield train Station
Eligibility: 6 weeks to 5 years. Up to 5 years.
Compiled 26/06/2012
Childrens Services
Broadmeadow Montessori
Children's House
Phone: 4929 1884 Fax: 02 4961 1884
Service Description: "Education in harmony
with life"
Fees: Daily $58, Weekly $285
Transport: on bus route, near Broadmeadow
station
Languages spoken: Tamil, Singhatese
Cambridge Hills Pre-school
Phone: 4952 6719 Fax: 02 4952 6720
2 Elbrook Drive, Rankin Park 2287
Hours: School days 7:30am - 5:30pm
Fees: Contact Pre-school
Elder Street Early Childhood
Centre
Phone: 4953 9300 Fax: 02 4953 9782
136 Elder St, Lambton 2299
Web: www.elderstreetechc.com
Elermore Vale Early Learning
Centre
Phone: 4951 8102 Fax: 02 4951 8103
129 Croudace Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Web: www.earlylearningchildcare.com.au
Fees: vary from $36.52-$77.00 per day meals
included
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp at front access)
48
Childrens Services
Glendore Child Care Centre
Kintaiba Child Care Centre
Phone: 4965 6590 Fax: 02 4965 6199
4-8 Glendore Pde, Maryland 2287
Service Description: 45 Places
Fees: $73.00 per day without Child Care Benefit
Transport: Bus near door
Disability Access: Yes (Wide doorways, slopes)
Eligibility: 6 weeks to 6 years. Up to 6 years.
Parent Organisation: Not for Profit, Community
Based, Parent Managed
Phone: 4967 3475 Fax: 02 4968 8860
University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Hamilton Child Care Centre
Phone: 4962 1334 Fax: 02 4962 1540
207 Denison St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.hamiltonchildcare.com.au
Fees: $76.00 per day
Eligibility: Priority to working parents. Up to 6
years.
Referral: DOCS
Parent Organisation: Parent Management
Committee
Jesmond Early Education
Centre Inc
Phone: 4951 4224 Fax: 02 4965 6181
Service Description: 50 place Early Education
Centre for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 - 6:00pm (49 weeks per
year)
Fees: Available on request
Transport: close to public transport
Alternative Names: JEEC
Parent Organisation: Management Committee
(made up of parents and interested community
members)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Kooinda Work Based Child
Care Centre
Phone: 4921 7171 Fax: 02 4921 7111
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Work based child care 44
places
Fees: $83 per day
Transport: Bus/Train
Eligibility: Work based centre at the University
KU Wonnayba Children's
Centre
Phone: 4967 6488 Fax: 02 4921 6297
University Newcastle University Drive, Callaghan
2308
Mail to: University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Occasional care and long
day care
Fees: $11.50 per hour Occasional care (min
2hrs) $71 per day long day care
Transport: Bus
Disability Access: Yes (flat)
Maryland Care & Early
Education Centre Inc
Phone: 4951 7783 Fax: 02 4955 5101
34 - 36 Boundary Rd, Maryland 2287
Fees: 0-3 yrs $76.00, 3-5yrs $74.00 (subject to
change)
Transport: Car and Bus
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Mayfield Early Learning Centre
Phone: 4967 5633 Fax: 02 4967 5633
55 Dora St, Mayfield 2304
Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am 5:30pm
Merindah Children's Centre
Phone: 4951 5995 Fax: 02 4951 3965
28 Bunn St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: 29 placesLong Day Care
per child - 0-3 room $76; 2-3 Room $74; 3-5
Room $72 Occasional Care - 0-3 Room $76;2-3
Room $74; 3-5 Room $72 (8.30am - 4.30pm) or
min of 3 hours @ $12 per hour
Hours: Mon - Fri 7:45am- 5:45pm
Fees: see Decription
Mission Australia - Stockton
Early Learning Centre
Phone: 4920 1277 Fax: 02 4928 4875
2 Barrie Crescent, Stockton 2295
Mail to: 2 Barrie St, Stockton 2295
Web: www.missionaustralia.com.au
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child
Care
Phone: 4952 6269 Fax: 02 4952 6020
5 Hawkins St, New Lambton 2305
Web: www.newlambtonblinkybill.com.au
Service Description: 43 places. Blinky Babies 20 places
Fees: 0 - 3 years: $78 per day. 3 - 6 years: $75
per day
Childrens Services
Samaritans Early Learning
Centre
Phone: 4929 2093 Fax: 02 4929 7463
41 Darby St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Childcare centre. Contact
service for information. 0-5 year olds.
Six Hats Early Childhood
Service
Phone: 4967 4991 Fax: 02 4968 2491
54-56 Industrial Drive, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.sixhats.com.au
Fees: $74/day
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, Toilet)
Parent Organisation: Board: The Hunter Region
Working Womens Group Ltd
The Little Unicorn Early
Education & Pre-school Centre
Phone: 4962 1788 Fax: 02 4962 1988
78 - 82 Brunker Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Early Education and PreSchool
Languages spoken: Japanese
Tillys Play & Development
Centre
Phone: 4960 2802 Fax: 02 4960 9682
Cnr Platt and Station Sts, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Long Day Care
Hours: Mon - Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
Occasional Care
Merindah Children's Centre
See Page 50
Compiled 26/06/2012
50
Childrens Services
Samaritans Early Learning
Centre
Beresfield Before and After
School Care (OOSH)
See Page 50
Phone: 0421 435 840
Beresfield Public School, Lawson Ave, Beresfield
2322
Mail to: PO BOX 262, Beresfield 2322
Web: www.ooshc.com.au
Service Description: Childcare for school age
children 5-12 years. Service children from
Beresfield and Woodberry Public Schools and
Millers Forest
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am-9:00am, 3:00pm6:00pm. Vacation Care 6:00am-6:00pm.
Fees: Varies according to CCB percentage rate
Eligibility: Beresfield; Woodberry; Millers Forest.
From 5 to 12 years.
Referral: Any childcare service
Out of School Hours Care
Adamstown Out of School
Hours Care
Phone: 4957 9204 Fax: 02 4957 9204
Adamstown Primary School, Bryant St,
Adamstown 2289
Service Description: Before School Care 7am 9am Weekdays; After School Care 3pm - 6pm
Weekdays; Vacation Care 7am - 6pm School
Holidays and Pupil Free Days
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 9:00am & 2.30 6:00pm
Fees: Before School Care $8; After School Care
$13; Vacation Care $40 (All fees quoted are full
fees, with Child Care Benefits available to eligible
families which reduce families fees before they
are paid)
Parent Organisation: Adamstown OOSH Inc
Elermore Vale Out Of School
Hours Care
See Page 41
Phone: 4951 4165
Rear 129 Croudace Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Service Description: Operates in Community
Centre School days only
Hours: 7:00am - 9:00am, 2:30pm - 6.00pm
BelAir Community Out of
School Hours Centre
Hamilton South Before & After
School Care Centre Inc (OOSH)
Phone: 4956 2248 Fax: 02 4956 2248
C/- Bel Air Public School, Carolyn St,
Adamstown Heights 2289
Mail to: PO Box 144, Kotara Fair 2289
Service Description: Out of School Hours
(morning and afternoon) and School Vacation
Care 7.30am - 5.30pm
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 9:00am & 2:00pm 6:00pm
Compiled 26/06/2012
Phone: 4961 2909 Fax: 02 4961 2909
Hamilton South School, Jenner Pde, Merewether
2291
Service Description: Out of School Hours Care
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00am & 2:30pm6:00pm
Fees: Please contact Centre
Referral: Phone Centre
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Childrens Services
Kotara South Out of School
Hours Care
Mayfield East Before and After
School Care (OOSH)
Phone: 4956 4398
Rae Crescent, Kotara 2289
Mail to: Kotara South School, Rae Crescent,
Kotara 2289
Service Description: Out of School hours care
for children
Hours: 7:00am-9:00am & 2:30pm-6:00pm
school days
Fees: Morning: $11 Afternoon: $14.50
Eligibility: Children attending school
Phone: 0425 378 301
Mayfield East Public School, Crebert St, Mayfield
2304
Web: www.ooshc.com.au
Service Description: Childcare for school age
children 5-12 years. Service children from
Tighes Hill Public School, Islington Pubic School,
Carrington Public School, St Columbans Catholic
School - Mayfield East Public School and Hunter
Christian School, St Dominics Centre
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am-9:00am, 3:00pm6:00pm. Vacation Care 6:00am-6:00pm.
Fees: Varies according to CCB percentage rate
Eligibility: Tighes Hill, Islington, Carrington, St
Columbans Catholic, Mayfield East and Hunter
Christian Schools, St Dominics Centre. Also
accpets children within the Newcastle District
during vacation care. From 5 to 12 years.
Referral: Any childcare service
Maryland Out of School Hours
Care (OOSH)
Phone: 4955 6273 Fax: 02 4955 6273
Maryland Public School, John T Bell Drive,
Maryland 2287
Service Description: Out of School Hours Care,
Vacation CareOOSH - Mon-Fri 6:30am-8:30am,
2:30pm-6:00pmVacation Care - 8am-6pm
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-8:30am & 2:30pm6:00pm, Vacation Care 8am-6pm
Fees: BSC $9.50, ASC $12.50, VC $30.00
(casual visits are $1 more)
Parent Organisation: Committee Based
Compiled 26/06/2012
Mayfield West Out Of School
Hours (WEOOSH)
Phone: 4968 3337
Gregson Ave, Mayfield West 2304
Web: www.wemoosh.com.au
Service Description: Out of School Hours Care
Fees: $8.50 in morning session, $16.00
afternoon session
Transport: Bus or car
Disability Access: Yes (Wheel chair access)
Eligibility: must be at school
Alternative Names: MWOOSH
Parent Organisation: Mayfield West Out of
School Hours Inc
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Childrens Services
Merewether Heights Out of
School Hours Care
- Kidzlink
Phone: 0412 787 605
Merewether Heights Primary School, Cedar
Cres, Merewether Heights 2291
Web: www.merewetherheightsoosh.com
Service Description: Also provide school
vacation care activities for 5-12 yr olds from all
suburbs.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00am & 3:00pm6:00pm and Vacation Care 6:30am to 6:00pm
Fees: Before School $13 / After School $15 /
Vacation $43
Phone: 4957 5008, 4956 2977, 4952 2567 Fax:
02 4957 4003
Unit 3, 33 Newton St, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.newcastletempcare.com.au
Service Description: Service for young people
with a moderate to severe disability. Aim is to
assist in the integration of children & teenagers
with a disability into mainstream society and
secondly, attempt to meet their social or
recreational needs, thirdly to provide respite care
for families & carers. Currently offering *Kindy
Group 0-5yrs, all disabilitites,*Saturday Club
Boys K-yr6,intellectual disability * Girls Group Kyear6, intellectual disability * Junior Up Club 3rd
to 6th grade, children with Down Syndrome,*
Teen Scene, school yr 7 to yr 12, intellectual
disability, * Wheelies, K-12 physical disability.
Hours: 9.00-17.00 answering machine in
operation out of hours
Fees: cost of activities, negotiated, kept to a
minimum
Eligibility: school aged children
LGA
Parent Organisation: newcastle temporary Care
Ltd
New Lambton District Out of
School Hours Care
Phone: 4957 3480 Fax: 02 4957 3420
St James Rd, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: Before and after school
care
Fees: Morning Fees $9.50 - $11.00, Afternoon
$14.00 - $15.50
Transport: Newcastle famous Tram is used to
transport children from New Lambton Public
School, St Therese and New Lambton Heights
Infants Schools
Newcastle East Out of School
Hours Care (OOSH)
Phone: 4929 1550 Fax: 02 4929 6835
Cnr Brown & Tyrell Sts, Newcastle 2300
Fees: Contact Centre
Compiled 26/06/2012
Stockton School Kids Fun Club
Phone: 4928 3433
Stockton Public School, 10 Monmouth St,
Stockton 2295
Service Description: Before and after school
childcare service for 5-12 year olds and Vacation
care during school holidays(Operating hours
during school holidays are 7:00am-6:00pm)
Fees: CCB approved
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Childrens Services
The Junction Before and After
School Care
Service
Phone: 4963 5440 Fax: 02 4963 7446
Junction Public School, Union St, The Junction
2291
Service Description: 20 places Before School
Care70 places After School Care
Fees: Yes
See Page 12
WARATAH After School Care
Inc
Phone: 4967 2966
St Phillips Church Hall 30 Bridge St, Waratah
2298
Mail to: PO Box 125, Waratah 2298
Hours: Mon - Fri 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Fees: $15 per day. $25 Admin Fee
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at school. From 5 to
12 years.
Parent Organisation: Parent Body
Preschools
Adamstown Heights Preschool
Phone: 4943 6544 Fax: 02 4943 6555
Cnr Northcott Drive & Ellerslie Rd, Adamstown
Heights 2289
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:00am - 4.00pm
Fees: $42.00
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp into centre,
hydraulic lift nappy change area)
Broadmeadow Montessori
Children's House
See Page 48
Cambridge Hills Pre-school
See Page 48
Department of Education &
Communities
Phone: 4904 3900 Fax: 02 4904 3950
Meets at: Cnr Brunker & Glebe Rds, Adamstown
2289
Web: www.det.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Government body for
schooling in Newcastle Region
Elermore Vale Pre-school
Phone: 4955 8782 Fax: 02 4950 2195
Primary School Jubilee Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Web: www.elermoreva-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Located at Primary School
Fees: $15 per week
Transport: Private - parents / guardians
responsibility
Disability Access: Yes (ramps, toilets)
Eligibility: Must be starting school the following
year. Re: Education Department Criteria. From 4
to 5 years.
Frogstomp Pre-school
Phone: 4969 2124 Fax: 02 4969 2124
80A Jenner Pde, Hamilton South 2303
Adamstown Pre-school
Phone: 4952 2118
13 Date St, Adamstown 2289
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Childrens Services
Hamilton Community Preschool
Jumping Jacks Community
Pre-school Inc.
Phone: 4969 2893 Fax: 02 4969 2893
108 Lindsay St, Hamilton 2303
Fees: Range from $35 full fees to $13 fee relief
Phone: 4952 4228 Fax: 02 4952 4228
184 Lambton Rd, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: 40 places3:30 - 4Pm $5
extended Hours: School days 8:30am - 3:30pm - 3:30 4:00pm $10.00 extended care
Fees: $38 per day
Henry Street Community Preschool
Phone: 4963 3366 Fax: 02 4963 3366
Henry St, Merewether 2291
Web: www.henrystreetcommunitypreschool.net
Service Description: 20 places (Merewether,
Hamilton regions)
Hours: School days 9am-3pm
Fees: Yes
Parent Organisation: Henry Street Comunity
Pre School Association Incorporated
Jesmond Community Preschool
Phone: 4952 5652 Fax: 02 4952 2071
Janet St, Jesmond 2299
Service Description: 40 places Limited number
of places for before & after school care 3 - 12
yearsPreschool program 3 - 5 years
Fees: 2 Tier fee system $36 & $28
Parent Organisation: Jesmond Community
Preschool Management Committee
Compiled 26/06/2012
KU Bel-Air Pre-school
Phone: 4943 1616 Fax: 02 4942 4178
38 Corriston St, Adamstown Heights 2289
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: 25 places also provides
extended care 8:30-9:00am and 3:00-3:30pm
KU Mayfield Preschool
Phone: 4968 1517 Fax: 02 4960 0390
9 Park St, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.ku.com.au
Transport: Own transport preferred
Parent Organisation: KU Children's Services
KU Merewether Pre-school
Phone: 4963 1590 Fax: 02 4963 1911
Web: www.ku.com.au
Fees: $49
Transport: Local bus stop
Disability Access: Yes (Shower/Toilet)
Languages spoken: Japanese
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KU Wickham Pre-school
Phone: 4961 3304 Fax: 02 4965 4830
18A Albert St, Wickham 2293
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Licensed 38 places
Hours: Licensed Mon - Sat 8:00am - 4pm.
Operates Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm
Transport: Walking distance to rail and buses
Languages spoken: Polish;Russian
Parent Organisation: KU Childrens Services
Maryland Drive Pre-school
Phone: 4950 2916
179 Maryland Drive, Maryland 2287
Mayfield Central Community
Pre-school and Kindergarten
Phone: 4967 3713 Fax: 02 4967 3713
Cnr Hanbury St and Highfield St, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: Po Box 217, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.mayfieldpreschool.com.au
Fees: Fees starting at $12 per day (fee level
determined by household income)
Mission Australia - Stockton
Early Learning Centre
See Page 50
Narnia Christian Pre-school
Phone: 4968 2693 Fax: 02 4967 5242
30 Bridge St, Waratah 2298
Web: www.spcc.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Pre-school and Early
Childhood Education, transition to school
programm offered.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Fees: $70per day (subject to change)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Childrens Services
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child
Care
See Page 50
Orana Community Pre-school
Inc
Phone: 4951 6333 Fax: 02 4951 6333
10 Bean St, Wallsend 2287
Fees: $29 per day (Low Income - $18 per day)
Eligibility: 3-5 year olds. From 3 to 5 years.
Parent Organisation: Non profit community
based
St. Andrew's Church
Community Preschool Inc
Phone: 4929 1113 Fax: 02 4929 1137
Auckland St, Cooks Hill 2300
Mail to: PO Box 684, Warners Bay 2282
Fees: $38 9am - 3pm, $50 8am - 4pm
Languages spoken: Limited German French
The Little Unicorn Early
Education & Pre-school Centre
See Page 50
Wallsend Community Preschool
Phone: 4955 8477 Fax: 02 4955 8422
Douglas and Abbott St, Wallsend 2287
Vacation Care
Adamstown Out of School
Hours Care
See Page 51
56
School Care (OOSH)
See Page 51
Maryland Out of School Hours
Care (OOSH)
See Page 52
School Care (OOSH)
See Page 52
Merewether Heights Out of
School Hours Care
See Page 53
Childrens Services
YWCA Hunter Region Inc
Phone: 4929 2954 Fax: 02 4927 1529
24 Dawson St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.ywcahunterregion.org.au
Service Description: Pre School programs,
Vacation Care Program 5 - 12 year old children,
"Encore" after Breast cancer exercise program
offered for women. Inspire Young Mother's
Mentoring Program
Fees: According to program
Parent Organisation: YWCA Australia
Newcastle East Out of School
Hours Care (OOSH)
See Page 53
- Kidzlink
See Page 53
Police & Community Youth
Club (Newcastle)
Phone: 4961 4493 Fax: 02 4969 5441
28 Young Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.pcycnsw.org.au/newcastle
Service Description: Youth activities, programs,
& lifestyle activities
Disability Access: Yes (toilet, ramps to ground
floor)
Stockton School Kids Fun Club
See Page 53
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Community Facilities
Community Centres
Adamstown RSL & Community
Club
Phone: 4952 3888 Fax: 02 4957 5587
Web: www.theadamstownclub.com.au
Service Description: Licenced Club. Clubs has
modern bars, restaurant, coffee shop,
conference facilities,keno, raffles, bingo, foxtel,
Sky Channel, TVN, snooker, billards and darts
Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-10pm; Thurs 10am11pm; Fri 10am-12mn; Sat 10am-12.30am
Fees: Membership from $2.00 - $6.50
Transport: Close to Bus routes, rail station
(Adamstown), ample car parking
Disability Access: Yes (elevator, disabled
carparks, ramps, disabled toilets)
Eligibility: Normal club entry requirements.
From 18 years.
Alternative Names: The Adamstown Club
Centre
See Page 24
Carrington Community Centre
Phone: 0437 131 928 (Bookings)
1 Hargrave St, Carrington 2294
Web:
sites.google.com/site/carringtonnswaustralia/cale
ndar
18/21st parties.
Fees: Refer Council's Fees Charges Document
Elermore Vale Community
Centre
Phone: 4951 4651 Fax: 02 4951 7901
Rear 129 Croudace Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Service Description: Community Centre facility
provides many varying programs and activites for
all age ranges and interests within the
community. The facility offers a secure, safe
environment fully equipped to provide for any
type of program, activity or function
requirements. The centre also has a large play &
community garden area available for use.
Activities for children must be fully supervised
Fees: Refer Councils fees and charges
document
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, Wheelchair
accessible, disabled toilet)
Parent Organisation: Elermore Vale Community
Centre s355 Committee
Elermore Vale Community Hall
Phone: 4951 4651 Fax: 02 4951 7901
122 Cardiff Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Mail to: P O Box 2031, Elermore Vale 2287
Service Description: The facility offers a
secure, safe environment with basic provisions
for any type of small to medium size program,
activity or function requirements.
Hours: Office enquiries Mon - Fri 9.00am to
4.00pm
Parent Organisation: South Wallsend &
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer
Hall
Phone: 0429 781 046
129 Croudace Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Mail to: c/o 575 Main Rd, Glendale 2285
Service Description: Soccer Hall
Parent Organisation: Elermore Vale Reserve
Committee (s355 Parks Section - NCC)
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Hamilton South Community
Centre
Phone: 4969 1978 Fax: 02 4969 8092
Cnr Fowler and Odgen St, Hamilton South 2303
Mail to: Hamilton South Pharmacy, Hassall St,
Hamilton South 2303
18/21st parties, engagements or weddings.
Concrete floor with lino
Fees: Refer Councils Fees and Charges
document or contact centre.
Henderson Park Hall
Phone: 4963 2854
42 Lockyer St, Adamstown 2289
Mail to: 46 Lockyer St, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: Community Hall available
for hire, no parties or 21st birthdays etc.
Hours: 9am to 9pm
Fees: From $5.50 hourly
Eligibility: No alcohol. No parties
Parent Organisation: Henderson Park Hall s355
Committee
Minmi Progress Hall
Phone: 4955 1723
Woodford St, Minmi 2287
Service Description: Hall and Tennis Courts
available for hire
Hours: Hall hire until 12 midnight
Fees: Day Hire $60, 1/2 day $30, Night Hire
$120 and Bond $300
Eligibility: Hall hire from 21 years of age
Parent Organisation: Minmi Progress
Association
Newcastle City Hall
See Page 34
Centre Inc
See Page 20
Silveridge Community Centre
Phone: 4979 8555 Fax: 02 4951 4035
13 Iranda Gr, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: PO BOX 36, Jesmond 2299
Service Description: Jesmond Neighbours Aid
(support & friendship club for the elderly). Hall
available for hire.
Hours: 9.00am - 4.00pm, or depending on
booking requirements
Fees: Varous visit website
Transport: Accessable by public transport
Referral: Julie 4979 8500
Centre Inc
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Centre
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Warabrook Community Centre
Phone: 4951 4651 Fax: 02 4951 7901
6 Angophora Dr, Warabrook 2304
Mail to: PO Box 2031, ELERMORE VALE 2287
Service Description: The facility offers a
secure, safe environment fully equipped to
provide for any type if program, activity or
function requirements.
Hours: Office enquiries Mon - Fri 9.00am 4.00pm
Fees: Rates determined by use and organisation
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible,
disabled toilet)
Eligibility: Under 18 must have supervision
Parent Organisation: South Wallsend &
Drop-In Centres
Centre
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Mercy Day Centre
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Newcastle PCYC
See Page 26
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
Centre
See Page 37
Wesley Newcastle Youth
Service
Phone: 4962 2188 Fax: 02 4962 3980
1st Floor, 14 Wood St, Newcastle West 2302
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
wesleymission.org.au/centres/newcastle/Our_Se
rvices/Youth/Youth.asp
Service Description: Generalist youth support
service that provides an Alcohol and Other Drug
program including casework, counselling,
mediation and crisis intervention, information and
referrals, advocacy, early intervention and
prevention group work programs and cultural
activities, and assists with securing
accommodation, developing community support
networks for young people aged 12-25 years.
Fees: Nil
Transport: Bus, Rail, Car
Eligibility: Youth, families, schools, community.
From 12 to 25 years.
Referral: Self, family, agency, school
Parent Organisation: Wesley Mission
Halls and Meeting Rooms
Club
See Page 58
Centre
See Page 24
Compiled 26/06/2012
Cancer Council Hunter
Regional Office
Phone: 4923 0700 Fax: 02 4961 0955
22 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.cancercouncil.com.au
Service Description: Support, Prevention &
Education Programs, Cancer Helpline 13 11 20
Fees: All services are free
See Page 58
Centre
See Page 58
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Hall
See Page 58
Centre
See Page 59
Henderson Park Hall
See Page 59
Centre
See Page 19
Kotara Community Hall
Phone: 4943 4970
Rear, 190 Park Ave, Kotara 2289
Service Description: Park Hall available for
hire. No parties. Not available Saturday nights.
See Page 19
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Merewether Surf Lifesaving
Club Inc
Phone: 4963 7972
Cnr John Pde & Watkins St, MEREWETHER
2291
Web: www.merewetherslsc.com.au
Service Description: Beach Lifesaving.
Merewether Beach is located on the east coat of
Australia approximately 60 N.M. North of
Sydney. The beach is one of three on a stretch of
sand approximately 1000 metres in length. The
other beaches to the North being Dixon Park and
Bar Beach.
Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm October - May
Fees: Varies depending on Age and membership
category
Transport: On Bus route
Disability Access: No (No disabled acccess to
upper level)
Eligibility: From 5 years +
Parent Organisation: Hunter Surflifesaving Inc
Minmi Progress Hall
See Page 59
Centre
Phone: 4952 5166 Fax: 02 4952 5166
14 Alma Rd, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: Community Centre with
meeting room and 2 halls available for hire.
Hours: Office hours from 10am-2pm
Fees: Refer Councils Fees and Charges
document or contact centre.
Transport: Bus stop on main road
Parent Organisation: New Lambton Community
Centre s355 Committee
Tarro Community Hall
Phone: 0411 443 600
2A Northern Ave, Tarro 2322
Service Description: Hall available for hire.
Centre
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Wallsend Pioneers Memorial
Hall
Phone: 4979 8555 Fax: 02 4951 4035
Cnr Newcastle Rd and Cowper St, Wallsend
2287
Mail to: PO BOX 36, JESMOND 2299
Service Description: Large hall available for
hire. No 18/21st parties. Basic kitchen facility.
Stage with rear changing rooms.
Fees: Various visit website
Transport: Accessible by public transport
Disability Access: Yes (At rear of building, no
Disabled Toilet)
Centre Inc
See Page 59
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Newcastle City Hall
See Page 34
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See Page 59
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Leisure Facilities
Adamstown Branch Library
Phone: 4904 3320 Fax: 02 4904 3322
cnr Brunker Rd and Victoria Rd, Adamstown
2289
Web: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/go/library
Service Description: This branch library
provides a free lending and information service
and offers a range of programs and activities for
adults, young adults and children. Access is
available to a range of print, online and internet
resources. Material for loan includes large print,
videos, DVDs, language learning tapes,
magazines and talking books. Books in
community languages can be obtained on
request. Word processing PCs and internet
access can be booked.
Hours: Mon. 9.30am-5.00pm; Wed. 9.30am5.00pm; Thurs. 9.30am-5.00pm; Sat. 9.30am12.00md
Fees: Free service (except for overdue,
damaged or lost items)
Transport: on bus route
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Region Library
Adamstown Park
Glebe Rd, Adamstown 2289
Web:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/sportnrec/s
port
Service Description: Adamstown No 1 Oval
enclosed District facility with soccer field,
floodlights, amenities and grandstand. Outer
grounds include three turf wickets and one
concrete wicket, seven soccer fields, tennis and
netball courts, floodlights and amenities. Cycling
Velodrome off Chatham Road. Recreation
facilities include playground equipment
Fees: No 1 Oval – Contact Secretary
Adamstown Park Oval Committee – 02 4957
4825 Outer Grounds - Secretary, Adamstown
Outer Grounds Committee - 02 4943 5313
Alternative Names: Myers Park
Centre
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Alder Park
Bridges Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
port/
Service Description: Park facilities include
synthetic cricket wicket, soccer fields, netball
courts, athletics field (summer), floodlights and
amenities. Recreation facilities include children’s
playground area.
Fees: Contact Council’s Parks & Recreation
Section on 02 4974 2807
Arthur Edden Oval
Wallarah Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/sportnrec/re
creation/
Service Description: Regional soccer facility,
enclosed ground with soccer fields, cricket fields,
floodlights, grand stand and amenities
Avon Street Reserve
Avon St, Mayfield 2304
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Recreation facilities
include playground area.
Club
See Page 58
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Ballast Ground
Beresfield Bowling Club
Fullerton St, Stockton 2295
Web:
port/
Service Description: Park facilities include two
synthetic cricket wickets, and amenities.
Recreation facilities include children’s playground
area.
Fees: Contact Stockton Parks Committee – Ph.
02 4920 1561
Phone: 4966 3361 Fax: 02 4966 5790
Anderson Drive, Beresfield 2322
Mail to: PO Box 156, Beresfield 2322
Service Description: Registered club
Hours: Mon. - Sun. - 8.30am – 12.00mn
Fees: Membership fees optional
Transport: Courtesy Bus (Friday – Saturday
evenings) Taxi
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, elevator)
Eligibility: 18 years +. From 18 years.
Beresfield Branch Library
Kilgour Av, Bar Beach 2300
Web:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/sportnrec
Service Description: Park Recreation facilities
include picnic areas and toilets.
Phone: 4978 4070 Fax: 02 4978 4072
cnr Lawson Av and Ogilvie St, Beresfield 2322
Hours: Mon.9.30am-5.00pm; Wed.9.30am5.00pm; Fri.9.30am-5.00pm; Sat.9.30am12.00md
Fees: Free Service (except for overdue,
Beauford Avenue Reserve
Bernborough Avenue Park
Beauford Ave, Maryland 2287
Web:
creation/
Bernborough Ave, Maryland 2287
Web:
creation/
Banksia Close Reserve
Banksia Cl, Adamstown 2289
Web:
include playground equipment
Bar Beach Public Bathing Area
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Bill Elliott Oval
Braye Park
Maryland Dr, Maryland 2287
Web:
port/
Service Description: Sporting facilities include
turf cricket wicket, AFL field, floodlights and
amenities
Section on 02 4974 2807
Disability Access: Yes (Toilets)
Clarence Rd, Waratah 2298
Web:
include wood barbecues and picnic facilities
Birdwood Park
King St, Newcastle West 2302
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Park include picnic
facilities
Blackbutt Reserve
Phone: 4904 3344 Fax: 02 4904 3355
Lookout Rd and Mahogony Dr, New Lambton
2305
Service Description: Spread over 182 hectares
of urban bush land, Blackbutt Reserve provides
nature trails, wildlife exhibits, children’s
playgrounds and recreation facilities such as
barbeques (wood and electric), picnic facilities,
16 kilometres of walking tracks
Hours: 7.00AM – 5.00PM (EST); 7.00AM 7.00PM (Daylight Saving Time)
Disability Access: Yes (disabled toilets ramps)
Blackley Oval
Womboin Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Facilities include turf
cricket wicket and rugby union field
Fees: Contact Secretary New Lambton Ovals
Board 02 4952 2426 (h)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Breen Park
Dunbar St, Stockton 2295
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Park recreation facilities
include children’s playground area.
Brickworks Park
Birchgrove Dr, Wallsend 2287
Web:
include playground equipment including a swing
suitable for use by people with a disability, picnic
shelter and barbecue facilities, walking trails,
pond area, BMX bike track.
Disability Access: Yes (playground swing,
toilets)
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve
Phone: 4974 2000
Bull St, Mayfield West 2304
Parent Organisation: The City of Newcastle
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Cambridge Drive Reserve
Carrington Street Reserve
Dangerfield Dr, Elermore Vale 2287
Web:
creation/
Carrington St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
Service Description:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/sportnrecR
ecreation facilities include playground equipment
Cameron Park
Casuarina Circuit Reserve
Christo Rd, Waratah 2298
Web:
include playground equipment and toilets
Casuarina Cct, Warabrook 2304
Web:
Campbell Park
Cathedral Park
Phone: 4974 2000
Caldwell St, Merewether 2291
Section on 02 4974 2807
King St, Newcastle 2300
Web:
creation/
include picnic facilities.
Regional Office
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Carrington Foreshore
Young St, Carrington 2294
Web:
creation/
include playground area and picnic facilities.
Special events are held regularly along the
Carrington Foreshore, for these consult
Newcastle City Councils Events Calender
Compiled 26/06/2012
Cedrella Crescent Reserve
Cedrella Cr, Warabrook 2304
Web:
Centennial Park
Dawson St, Cooks Hill 2300
Web:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/sportnrec/
include childrens playground, picnic facilities,
toilets, rotunda, tennis courts
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled toilets)
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Christie Place
Claremont Avenue Park
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Reserve facilities includes
include seating.
Alternative Names: City Hall Reserve
Randall Pde, Adamstown Heights 2289
Web:
include children’s playground.
City Branch Library
Cnr Dennison St and Wilson St, Carrington 2294
Web:
Phone: 4974 5342 Fax: 02 4974 5347
Laman St, Newcastle 2300
videos, DVDs,language learning tapes,
access can be booked. The services also offers
2 book clubs which is free to everyone to join.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9.30am-8.00pm; Sat. 9.30am2.00pm
Transport: On bus and train routes
Civic Park
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Very popular inner city
park with scenic fountain. Park available for
wedding bookings.Park recreation facilities
include picnic facilities and public toilets.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Disability Access: Yes (acess from King Street)
Parent Organisation: Contact Council’s Parks &
Recreation Section on 02 4974 2807
Compiled 26/06/2012
Coe Park
Connolly Park
Cowper St North, Carrington 2294
Web:
cricket grounds, rugby league field and
playground area, picnic facilities and toilets.
Fees: Yes, for use of sports grounds by clubs
and associations
Conservation Volunteers
Australia
Phone: 4926 2103 Fax: 02 4926 4039
2, 518 Hunter St, Newcastle 2300
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Service Description: Australia's largest practical
based conservation organisation and assists
over 2000 practical conservation projects every
year. Opportunities for over 10,000 volunteers
each year who achieve real conservation results
such as planing over a million trees each year.
Hours: Office Mon-Fr 8.30am-5pm. Projects
available most days
Fees: Nil on local projects
Transport: Pick up available
Area Served: Hunter
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Cook Park
Cowie & Usk Street Reserve
Macarthur St, Shortland 2307
Web:
port/
concrete cricket wicket and soccer field,
amenities. Recreation facilities include
playground equipment
Fees: Contact Secretary Heaton/Birmingham
Gardens Park Committee on 02 4955 6402
Cowie St, Mayfield 2304
Web:
creation/
Coolamin Road Reserve
Coolamin Rd, Waratah 2298
Web:
Coorumbung Road Reserve
Coorumbung Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Web:
include children’s playground and picnic facilities.
Corroba Park
Meredith St, Stockton 2295
Web:
port/
one senior soccer field, one mod field with
floodlights and amenities. Recreational facilities
include playground equipment and toilets.
Fees: Contact Secretary Stockton Parks
Committee on 02 4920 1561 (h)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Cressington Way Reserve
Cressington Wy, Wallsend 2287
Web:
Dangar Park
Maitland Rd, Mayfield 2304
Web:
port/
include playground, picnic facilities, skatepark
and toilets. Sporting facilities include rugby union
field, floodlights and amenities.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Darling Street Oval
Darling St, Hamilton South 2303
Web:
port/
Service Description: Park facilities include turf
cricket wicket, soccer field, floodlights, amenities
and grand stand.
Section on 02 4974 2807
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District Park
Empire Park
Bavin St, Broadmeadow 2292
Web:
port/
cricket grounds, and amenities.
Fees: Contact Hunter International Sports Centre
Trust for bookings – 02 4952 1133
Kilgour Av, Bar Beach 2300
Web:
port
cricket grounds (turf wicket), rugby league field,
tennis courts, bat ball court, lights and amenities.
area, skate park with 1/2 & 1/4 pipe facility.
and associations
Dixon Park
Ocean St, Merewether 2291
Web:
creation/
include children’s playground, electric barbecues,
picnic facilities and toilets
Centre
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Elermore Vale Park
Croudace Rd, Elermore Vale 2287
Web:
port/
concrete cricket wicket, two soccer fields,
floodlights and amenities. Recreation facilities
include children’s playground area and skate
bowl
Fees: Contact Secretary Elermore Vale Reserve
Committee – 02 4955 5417 (h)
Alternative Names: Walker Fields
Hall
See Page 58
Compiled 26/06/2012
Enterprise Park
Scott St, Newcastle East 2300
Web:
creation/
picnic facilities, Convict Lumbar yard
Federal Park
Boscowan St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
port
Service Description: Three concrete cricket
wickets, four soccer fields, athletics track, flood
lights, amenities and grand stand. Recreation
facilities include playground equipment, picnic
facilities and toilets.
Fees: Contact Secretary Federal Park
Committee 02 4951 8301
Fletcher Park
Watt St, Newcastle 2300
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Park include picnic
facilities
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Fletcher Street Reserve
Grange Avenue Reserve
Fletcher St, Adamstown 2289
Web:
Grange Ave, Maryland 2287
Web:
port/
Service Description: Rugby league field with
include playground and skate park with street
style facility
Section on 02 4974 2807
Ford Oval
Cnr Wallarah and Womboin Rd, New Lambton
2305
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Facilities include turf
cricket wicket, cricket nets, rugby league field,
amenities, skate park and playground
Board 02 4952 2426 (h)
Gibbs Brothers Park
Rowan Cr, Merewether 2291
Web:
port
rugby union field, floodlights and amenities.
area.
Fees: Contact Council’s Parks and Recreation
Section on 02 4974 2807
Grahame Park
Robertson St, Carrington 2294
Web:
Compiled 26/06/2012
Gregson Park
Tudor St, Hamilton 2303
Web:
port
tennis courts. Recreation facilities include
children’s playground, picnic facilities and toilets
Griffith Park
Hunter St, Stockton 2295
Web:
port/
synthetic cricket wicket, athletics and amenities.
Recreation facilities include picnic facilities and
toilets.
Fees: Contact Secretary Stockton Parks
Committee – Ph. 02 4920 1561
Gross Street Reserve
George St, Tighes Hill 2297
Web:
include playground equipment.
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Gwydir Park
Harold Myers Park
Gwydir Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
creation/
Sandgate Rd, Birmingham Gardens 2287
Web:
port
cricket grounds (concrete wicket), soccer fields,
lights and amenities. Recreation facilities include
children’s playground area.
Fees: Contact Secretary Heaton Birmingham
Gardens Park Committee on 02 4955 6402 (h)
Hamilton Branch Library
Phone: 4974 1340 Fax: 02 4974 1342
cnr James St and Murray St, Hamilton 2303
Hours: Tue. 9.30am-5.00pm; Wed.9.30am5.00pm; Fri.9.30am-5.00pm; Sat.9.30am12.00md
Transport: On bus route
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp access)
Centre
See Page 59
Harker Oval
Hobart Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
port/
Service Description: Harker Oval facilities
include turf cricket wicket, cricket nets, rugby
league field, floodlights, amenities and grand
stand.
Board – 02 4952 2426 (h)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Hawkins Oval
Albert St, Wickham 2293
Service Description: Hawkins Oval includes turf
cricket wicket and rugby union field
Fees: Contact Secretary Wickham Park Oval
Committee – 02 4961 4551
Hawkins
Hope St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
port
Service Description: One synthetic cricket
wicket, two soccer fields, amenities and
floodlights
Section on 02 4974 2807
Heaton Park
Blue Gum Rd, Jesmond 2299
Web:
port/
concrete cricket wickets, soccer grounds,
floodlights, amenities, grand stand, skate park.
Fees: Contact Heaton-Birmingham Gardens
Committee – Ph. 02 4955 6402
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Henderson Park Hall
Hollywood Parade Park
See Page 59
Hollywood Pde, New Lambton Heights 2305
Web:
creation/
Henderson Park
Lockyer St, Merewether 2291
Web:
creation/
include playground area and toilets
Hexham Park
Maitland Rd, Hexham 2322
Web:
port/
cricket wicket, rugby union field, floodlights,
amenities and grand stand.
Fees: Contact Hexham Park Local Committee –
Ph. 02 4964 8079
Hillview Playground
Morehead St, Lambton North 2299
Web:
creation/
Hogue Park
Hogue Park, Maryville 2293
Web:
creation/
Compiled 26/06/2012
Hope Street Reserve
Hope St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
port
include playground equipment.
Alternative Names: Plattsburg Park
Howzat Newcastle
Phone: 4926 4488 Fax: 02 4929 3648
cnr Darby St, Brook and Tooke Sts, Cooks Hill
2300
Mail to: PO Box 884,, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.howzatnewcastle.com.au
Service Description: Indoor Sports Courts
(netball, soccer, beach volleyball, cricket and
basketball). Massage, Dietician, Personal
Training, Group Exercise classes, fully equipped
health club. Junior programs available.
Hours: Mon.-Wed.6.00am-9.00pm; Thurs.-Fri.6.00am-8.30pm; Sat.-Sun.-8.00am-12md &
3.00pm-6.00pm
Fees: Casual - ranges from $4.40 - $13.00, plus
a variety of membership options
Transport: Bus on Darby Street, Undercover car
parking
Eligibility: Health Club - 14 years+. From 14
years.
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Hudson Park
Islington Park
Lexington Pde, Adamstown Heights 2289
Web:
port
cricket grounds (turf and concrete wickets), two
rugby league fields, floodlights and amenities.
area.
Maitland Rd, Islington 2296
cricket wicket, soccer field and amenities.
area, skate bowl, electric barbecues and picnic
facilities.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Hunter Street Reserve
Diana St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
Hunter St, Stockton 2295
Web:
creation/
include children’s playground, wood barbecues,
picnic facilities and toilets.
Hunter Wetlands Centre
Phone: 4951 6466 Fax: 02 4950 1875
412 Sandgate Rd, SHORTLAND 2307
Web: www.wetlands.org.au
Service Description: Located on 45 hectares,
the Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation
playground with a wide range of activities for all
ages - from daily walking tours, self guided
walking trails, canoeing, dipnetting, feeding talks,
birdwatching, children’s discovery playground,
interactive displays, observation decks,
boardwalks and much more.Various room hire
available for conferences, meetings, functions
and social gatherings. A great place to hold a
wedding in our new outdoor 'chapel' overlooking
Water Ribbon pond. Cafe Nourish offers great
food and great views over the wetlands.
Hours: 9am -4pm weekdays, 9am -5pm
weekends & public holidays
Fees: $10 adults; $5 child (>3yrs); $6.50
concession; $23 family (2A 2C)
Transport: On Road, Rail and Bus routes
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet facilities and car
parking)
Compiled 26/06/2012
James Park
Jefferson Park
Watkins St, Merewether 2291
Web:
creation/
include picnic facilities
Jesmond Bushland
Cnr Croudace Rd and Newcastle Rd, Lambton
2299
Web:
creation/
include formal bush walks, cycleway. Private
ceremonies for weddings and namimg
ceremonies can be held in the Rose Gardens.
Fees: A licence is required for ceremonies
please call the Park Bookings Officer - 02 4974
2807
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Centre
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Johnson Park
Bindera Rd, Lambton 2299
Web:
port/
Service Description: One cricket field –
concrete wicket and amenities. Recreation
facilities include playground equipment.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Kariwarra Street Reserve
Balarang Rd, Maryland 2287
Web:
creation/
include playground area
Kilpanie Road Reserve
Kilpanie Rd, Lambton 2299
Web:
King Edward Park
Ordnance St, The Hill 2300
Web:
Service Description: King Edward Park is one
of Newcastle’s premier parks; it runs south along
the coast offering excellent views of the
coastline. The park offers children’s playgrounds,
picnic facilities, electric barbecues, toilets, great
gardens and shady trees. The park has a
Rotunda which may be booked for public and
private functions.
Fees: To book the Park contact Council’s Parks
and Recreation Section on 02 4974 2807.
Disability Access: No (Toilet)
Eligibility: Public and private functions may
require a licence
Centre
See Page 15
Kentish Oval
Womboin Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Facilities include rugby
league fields and cricket grounds.
Board 02 4952 2426 (h)
Compiled 26/06/2012
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Kooragang Wetlands
Rehabilitation Project
Phone: 4964 9308 Fax: 02 4964 9307
Meets at: Kooragang Wetlands Information
Centre, Schoolhouse Rd, HEXHAM 2322
Mail to: Private Bag 2010, PATERSON 2421
Service Description: The Kooragang-Wetland
Rehabilitation Project (KWRP) is a project of the
Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management
Authority (HCRCMA). KWRP has strong
partnerships with the community, all three levels
of government and neighbouring industry. KWRP
covers 1590 hectacres on three sites in the
Hunter River estuary adjacent to a major port
and industrial complex as well as urban area
(Newcastle) in NSW. It is one of the largest
active coastal rehabilitation projects in Australia.
KWRP was iniated in 1993 to compensate for the
loss of fish, shorebird and other wildlife habitat in
the Hunter estuary caused by 200 yrs of draining,
filling and clearing. Guided tours on a variety of
subjects are available by appointment for school
and community groups and individuals
Hours: Office Hours 9.00am-5.00pm Monday Friday
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Kotara Park
Park Ave, Kotara 2289
Web:
port/
soccer field, tennis courts, netball court,
include children’s playground and toilets
Fees: Contact Secretary Kotara Parks Local
Committee – Ph. 02 4943 4970 (h)
Compiled 26/06/2012
Lambton Branch Library
Phone: 4904 3330 Fax: 02 4904 3332
cnr Elder St and Morehead St, Lambton 2299
Mail to: PO BOx 489, Newcastle 2300
provides a free lending and information
service.Access is available to a range of print,
online and internet resources. Material for loan
includes large print, videos, DVDs, language
learning tapes and magazines.Word processing
PCs and internet access can be booked.
Hours: Tues.9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm;
Thur. 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm; Sat.
9.30am-12.00md
Lambton Park
Howe St, Lambton 2299
Web:
port/
include playground equipment, picnic areas,
electric barbecues swimming pool and public
toilets. Sporting facilities include two cricket
grounds (one turf, one synthetic (Harry Edwards
Oval) two soccer fields plus junior fields, tennis
courts, training floodlights and amenities.
Rotunda available for private functions.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Disability Access: Yes (Toilets, accessible via
Moorehead St)
Alternative Names: Harry Edwards Oval
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Learmonth Park
Litchfield Park
Gordon St, Hamilton South 2303
Web:
port/
cricket wicket, rugby league field, tennis courts,
include children’s playground area and toilets.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Myola St, Mayfield 2304
Web:
port
Service Description: Two cricket fields with
concrete wickets
Fees: Please contact Council’s Parks and
Recreation Section on 02 4974 2807
Lewis Oval
Grainger St, New Lambton 2305
Web:
port/
concrete cricket wicket, rugby league field and
amenities.
Board – Ph 02 4952 2426 (h)
Lindsay Memorial Park
Anderson Dr, Beresfield 2322
Web:
turf cricket wicket, rugby league field, amenities,
floodlights. Recreation facilities include
children’s playground.
Fees: Contact Secretary Beresfield/Tarro Parks
Committee on 02 4966 1336
Lugar Street Reserve
Moruya Pde, Kotara 2289
Web:
port/
cricket wicket, cricket net, and amenities.
area.
Fees: Contact Kotara Parks Local Committee –
Ph. 02 4963 3282 (h)
Lyall Reserve
Long Cres, Shortland 2307
Web:
creation/
Maryland Drive Reserve
Minmi Rd & Maryland Dr, Maryland 2287
Web:
port/
Service Description: Public reserve with toilets
See Page 19
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Max Street Reserve
McCauley Park
Max St, Elermore Vale 2287
Web:
creation/
Anderson Dr, Tarro 2322
Web:
Mayfield Branch Library
See Page 23
Mercy Day Centre
Phone: 4974 6630 Fax: 02 4974 6632
Minmi Park, Minmi 2287
Web:
port
cricket grounds, soccer fields and amenities.
area.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Mayfield Ex-Services Club
Minmi Progress Hall
See Page 33
Mayfield Park
Crebert St, Mayfield 2304
Web:
port/
Service Description: Turf cricket wicket and
soccer field, floodlights and amenities
Section on 02 4974 2807
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Club Inc
See Page 61
Minmi Park
See Page 59
Minmi Reserve
McInnes St, Minmi 2287
Web:
creation/
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Mitchell Park
Myamblah Crescent Reserve
Mitchell St, Merewether 2291
Web:
port
Service Description: Enclosed District facility
with turf cricket wicket, rugby union and rugby
league field, floodlights, amenities and
grandstand. Concrete cycling track surrounds
playing field. Recreation facilities include electric
barbeques and toilets.
Fees: Contact Parks and Recreation Section on
02 4974 2807
Alternative Names: Townson Oval
Myamblah Crescent, Merewether 2291
Web:
port
Service Description: Concrete cricket wicket
and two soccer fields, floodlights and amenities.
Recreation facilities include electric barbecues,
Fees: Contact Secretary Myamblah Crescent
Oval on 02 4963 3282
Morpeth Road Reserve
Morpeth Rd, Waratah West 2298
Web:
Mosbri Crescent Park
Mosbri Cr, The Hill 2300
Web:
Murabarnbah Park
Rosedale Cres, Rankin Park 2287
Web:
creation/
include children’s playground area
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Nesbitt Park
Casey Av, Kotara 2289
Web:
port
Service Description: Athletics track, soccer
field, netball courts, floodlights and amenities.
Recreation facilities include playground and
toilets
Fees: Contact Secretary Kotara Parks
Committee – 02 4943 4970
Nesca Park
Nesca Pde, The Hill 2300
Web:
include children’s playground, picnic facilities and
toilets
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New Lambton Branch Library
Phone: 4904 3340 Fax: 02 4904 3342
93 Regent St, New Lambton 2305
access can be booked. The service also offers 2
book clubs - one on 1st Thurs. of the month at
11.30am, the second on the 2nd Tues. of the
month at 6.30pm which are free to anyyone to
join.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9.30am-8.00pm; Sat.9.30am12.00md
Fees: Free Service (except for email and
overdue, damaged or lost items)
Centre
See Page 61
Newcastle Basketball
Phone: 4961 3185 Fax: 02 4961 6825
Curley Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Mail to: PO BOX 173, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.newcastlebasketball.com.au
Service Description: Organising basketball
competitions, providing space for other sporting
competitions and groups. Promoter of sport in
Newcastle and the Hunter.
Hours: Office hours 9:00am - 5:00pm
Transport: close to Bus and Rail (Broadmeadow
Station)
Disability Access: Yes (Toilets)
Newcastle Cycleways
Movement Inc.
Phone: 4944 7869
Mail to: PO Box 58, NEW LAMBTON 2305
Web: users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb/
Service Description: Newcastle Cycleways
Movement Inc. was formed in 1977 as a
community based group to work with State and
Local Government bodies to improve bicycle
facilities in the Greater Newcastle Area.Its aims
are to promote the safe responsible use of
bicycles for transport, leisure and fitness. NCM
holds regular monthly meeetings and weekend
rides to which all are invited.
Hours: Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at
Charlestown Bowling Club at 7.30pm.
Eligibility: New members welcome
Centre Inc
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Newcastle International Hockey
Centre
Phone: 4952 8899 Fax: 02 4952 8146
Newcastle International Hockey Centre, Turton
Rd, BROADMEADOW 2292
Web: newcastlehockey.com.au
Service Description: Provides hockey playing
facilities to junior boys and girls, women, mens
association and schools
Hours: 8.00am - 11.00pm
Fees: Senior games; $179 per hour; Junior $163
p.h. Training $90 p.h.
Newcastle City Hall
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Newcastle Ocean Baths
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East 2300
Web:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/discover_newcastle/
beaches_and_pools
Service Description: Public ocean baths,
recreation facilities include kiosk, picnic areas'
public toilets' parking. Lifeguard patrols 9.00am5.30pm from 20 August 2007 60 4 May 2008;
8.00am-4.30pm from 5 May 2008The baths is
cleaned every Wed. during winter months, every
Thurs. from 11 Oct. 2007. Water tests are
conducted on a weekly basis by Council's
Laboratory Technician.
Hours: Opening hours; 6.00am-9.00pm (during
Daylight Saving); 6.00am-4.30pm ( 5May 2008 to
28 August 2008); 6.00am-6.00pm (rest of the
year)
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled Change
Rooms; Toilet Facilities)
Newcastle PCYC
See Page 26
Society
See Page 32
Newcastle Region Library Local Studies Collection
Phone: 4974 5330 Fax: 02 4974 5396
War Memorial Cultural Centre, 2nd Floor, Laman
St, NEWCASTLE 2300
Web:
ur_libraries/family_history
Service Description: The Local Studies library
specialises in Australian family history resources
and has a range of material - books, maps,
photographs, emphemera and topic files relating
to the geography, history and development of the
Hunter Region. The library also has a large
Archives collection and offers research service,
and an imaging servicecollection.
Hours: 9.30am - 8.00pm Mon-Wed; 9.30am5.00pm Thurs-Fri; 9.30am-2.00pm Sat.
Transport: Close to Bus and Rail routes
Eligibility: Readers Ticket required to use
Archival collection
Alternative Names: Local History; Family
History
Parent Organisation: newcastle City Council
See Page 34
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Newcastle Repertory Theatre
See Page 34
Nobbys Beach Reserve
Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East 2300
Web:
creation/
include picnic facilities and public toilets
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Northcott Park
Pacific Park
Cobby St, Shortland 2307
Web:
creation/
Pacific St, Newcastle 2300
Web:
creation/
include picnic facilities, shelter, scenic fountain
Novocastrian Park
Parnell Park
Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton 2305
Web:
port/
one synthetic cricket wicket, two soccer grounds
and amenities. Recreation facilities include
playground
Section on 02 4974 2807
Scott St, Newcastle East 2300
Web:
creation/
Oak Close Reserve
Oak Cl, Fletcher 2287
Web:
creation/
See Page 33
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
O’Connell Park
Bryant St, Adamstown 2289
Web:
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Pasedena Crescent Reserve
Cnr Pasedena Crescent & Beth St, Beresfield
2322
Web:
Service Description: Two soccer fields with
amenities and floodlights
Pat Jordan Oval
Cowper St, Carrington 2294
Web:
port/
cricket wicket.
Section on 02 4974 2807
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Pilkington Street Reserve
Richardson Park Reserve
Henry St, Lambton North 2299
Web:
port/
Service Description: Facilities include
playground equipment.
Chatham Rd, Hamilton North 2292
Web:
port/
concrete cricket wicket, floodlights and
amenities.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Pitt Street Reserve
Pitt St, Stockton 2295
Web:
Service Description: Park Recreation facilities
include wood barbecues and toilets
See Page 27
Rawson Park
Mitchell St, Stockton 2295
Web:
port
cricket fields, rugby league fields, athletics track,
lights, amenities and grand stand. Recreation
facilities include children’s playground, skate
park with 1/2 pipe and street style facility, picnic
facilities and toilets
and associations
Regent Park
Regent St, New Lambton 2305
Web:
port/
concrete cricket wicket, soccer field, playground,
amenities and toilets.
Board – Ph. 02 4952 2426 (h)
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Richley Reserve
Phone: 4904 3344
Mahogany Dr, New Lambton 2305
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Part of Blackbutt Reserve,
park recreation facilities include wood and
electric barbecues, children’s playground area,
picnic facilities, formal walks. Shade structures
available for bookings.
Fees: Contact Blackbutt Reserve Admin – Ph. 02
4904 3344
Rotunda Park
Tyrrell St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
include picnic facilities and toilets
Disability Access: Yes (,accessible toilet
facilities near Band Rotunda)
Rowland Park
Glebe Rd, The Junction 2291
Web:
include public toilets and picnic facilities
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Rushton Park
South Newcastle Beach
Rushton St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
Parent Organisation: Newcastle City council
The Esplanade, Newcastle 2300
Web:
creation/
include skate park with a regional street facility
Shepherds Hill Cottage
Reserve
The Terrace, Newcastle 2300
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Small grassed area with
ocean views available for private functions, i.e.
weddings
Section on 02 4974 2807
See Page 59
Smith Park
Phone: 4974 2000
Boreas Rd,, Hamilton North 2292
Service Description: Park facilities include three
synthetic cricket wickets, two junior and two
senior soccer fields, oztag, floodlights and
playground area.
Section on 02 4974 2807
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South Wallsend Netball Club
Phone: 4951 6843
7 Kallatina Cl, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Netball club for ages 6
years through to seniors. Three all-weather
courts
Fees: varies depending on age
Eligibility: Have one People with Disabilities
Team (all ages). From 6 years. Female Only.
Area Served: Wallsend (Wallsend, Elermore
Vale, South Wallsend)
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Netball
Association
Stevenson Park
Maitland Rd, Mayfield West 2304
Web:
port
Service Description: Predominantly softball and
baseball facility. Soccer fields and one concrete
cricket wicket and amenities. Recreation
facilities include playground equipment.
Fees: Contact Secretary Stevenson Parks
Committee – 02 4968 4787
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Stockton Branch Library
Phone: 4920 1137 Fax: 02 4920 1574
King St, Stockton 2295
young adults and children. Access is available to
a range of print, online and internet resources.
Material for loan includes large print, videos,
DVDs, language learning tapes, magazines and
talking books. Books in community languages
can be obtained on request. Word processing
PCs and internet access can be booked.
The Blackbutt Support Group
Inc.
Phone: 4904 3344
Pioneer Cottage, Carnley Ave, KOTARA 2289
Mail to: PO Box 4052, KOTARA EAST 2305
Service Description: The Blackbutt Support
Group is a group of concerned residents
dedicated to retaining Blackbutt Reserve for the
people of the Newcastle region and beyond. Its
aims to support and maintain the present
character of Blackbutt Reserve as a recreational
area, retain the exhibited wildlife and support
conservation studies of the wild fauna and to
raise funds to help improve facilities at the
Reserve.
Hours: Meets in the Pioneer Cottage at Carnley
Avenue, Kotara on the third Monday of every
second month (Jan. Mar. May, July, Sep. Nov.)
at 6.00pm
Area Served: NEWCASTLE LGA
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The Foreshore
Stray Dogs Theatre Company
Wharf Rd, Newcastle East 2300
Web:
creation/
include electric barbecues, playground area,
picnic facilities, formal walks, ocean views, public
toilets.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Disability Access: Yes (toilets, swing for people
with disabilities)
See Page 37
Ltd
See Page 35
Tarro Community Hall
See Page 61
Tarro Recreation Area
Anderson Dr, Tarro 2322
Web:
port
synthetic cricket wickets, two senior soccer fields
and three junior fields, touch football fields,
seven netball courts, floodlights and amenities.
Recreation facilities include children’s
playground, electric barbecue, picnic tables
The lock-up + John Paynter
Gallery
See Page 35
Centre
See Page 37
The Newcastle Region Art
Gallery Foundation
See Page 35
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The Redeemed Christian
Church of God Inc.
Phone: 4991 1970 Fax: 02 4991 1970
6 Angophora Dr, Warabrook 2304
Mail to: PO Box 161, Hunter Region Mailing
Centre, HUNTER REGION MC 2310
Web: www.rccg.org
Service Description: Church Service, Spiritual
Counselling, Sunday - Sunday School 10am 10:30am; Sunday- Glorious Hour 10:30am 12:30pm; Tuesday - Digging Deep/ Faith Clinic 18:00hr
Hours: Sundays: 10am - 12:30pm; Tuesdays:
6pm
Fees: FREE
Transport: Public and private transport
Referral: No
Parent Organisation: RCCG
Thomas Percy Oval
Allowah St, Waratah West 2298
Web:
port
Service Description: Cricket ground with
concrete wicket, soccer field and amenities.
Recreation facilities include playground
equipment
Section on 02 4974 2807
Tramway Reserve
The Esplanade, Newcastle East 2300
Web:
creation/
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Tumpoaba Reserve
Maryland Dr, Maryland 2287
Web:
creation/
Tuxford Park
King St, Shortland 2307
Web:
port/
one turf and one concrete cricket wicket, two full
soccer fields, one modified and one mini soccer
field, rugby league field and netball courts.
Amenities. Recreation facilities include electric
barbecues, playground and toilets
Fees: Contact Secretary Tuxford Park
Committee – Ph. 02 4955 0011 (h)
Upper Reserve Wallsend
Phone: 4974 2000
Lake Rd, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Park facilities include three
concrete cricket wickets, touch football fields,
soccer fields, floodlights, amenities and public
toilets.
Section on 02 4974 2807
Vera Wilson Park
Beresford Av, Beresfield 2322
Web:
include children’s playground and Picnic facilities
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Wallarah Oval
Wallsend Park
Cnr Wallarah and Womboin Rds, New Lambton
2305
Web:
creation/
Service Description: Facilities include two
soccer fields, floodlights and amenities
Board 02 4952 2426 (h)
Thomas St, Wallsend 2287
Web:
port
Service Description: Two Cricket fields with turf
wickets, two soccer fields, floodlights and
amenities. Recreation facilities include
playground equipment, skate park with street
style facility, picnic facilities and toilets
Section on 02 4974 2807
Disability Access: Yes (accessible toilet
facilities via Thomas Street)
Wallsend District Library
Phone: 4985 6680 Fax: 02 4985 6682
Bunn St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: This branch is the largest
library in the Newcastle Region Library system
and provides a free lending and information
service and offers a range of programs and
activities for adults, young adults and children.
Access is available to a range of print, online and
internet resources. Material for loan includes
large print, videos, DVDs, language learning
tapes, magazines and talking books. Books in
access can be booked. The service offers a book
club which is free to anyone to join.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9.30am-8.00pm; Sat. 9.30am2.00pm
Transport: On bus route and ample parking
available
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Wallsend Pioneers Memorial
Hall
See Page 61
See Page 59
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve
Maitland Rd, Warabrook 2304
Web:
include playground and picnic facilities
Waratah Multicultural Library
Phone: 4960 8248 Fax: 02 4960 8249
2a Platt St, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Library & resources for
children with special needs. Aims to increase the
access and participation to services for children
with a disability. Special needs resources-to
improve awareness and also culturally specific
resources. Borrowing from the Library by clients
outside the region can be done by C.O.D.
Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-4:30pm
Fees: Some fees do apply
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Waratah Park
West Park Reserve
Young St, Waratah 2298
Web:
with turf cricket wicket, rugby union and league
field, floodlights, amenities and grand stand.
Outer grounds include one turf, one synthetic
and one concrete cricket wicket, three rugby
union fields. Recreation facilities include
playground equipment.
Fees: Contact Secretary Waratah Park Oval
Committee 02 4968 2604
City Rd, Merewether 2291
Web:
creation/
include children’s playground
Water Board Women’s Bowling
Club
Phone: 4957 2155 Fax: 02 4952 8456
Compton St, North Lambton 2299
Service Description: Combines the Men’s
Bowling and Women’s Bowling Club. Women’s
bowling days are every Wednesday. Men’s
triples are on Tues., Fri., & Sat. afternoons
Monthly meeting the 2nd Wednesday of every
month.
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm – 8pm; Fri 8.30am –
9.30pm; Sat– Sun 11am– 8pm
Fees: $60.00 per year
Transport: Bus
Eligibility: Members only. From 18 years.
Parent Organisation: Newcastle District
Association
Watt Space Gallery
See Page 36
Webb Park
Web:
creation/
Service
Wickham Park/
Albert St, Wickham 2293
Web:
port
cricket ground with turf wicket, rugby league field,
floodlights, amenities and grand stand.
Recreation facilities include electric barbecues,
playground equipment and toilets
Fees: Contact Secretary Wickham Park Oval
Committee – 02 4961 4551
Alternative Names: Passmore Oval
Willow Close Reserve
Willow Cl, Elermore Vale 2287
Web:
creation/
Woodward Street Reserve
Woodward St, Merewether 2291
Web:
creation/
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Libraries
See Page 62
Adaptive Technology Centre
Phone: 4921 8684 (02 4921 7046) Fax: 02
4921 7410
The Newcastle University, Auchmuty Library,
Level 3, University Drv, Callaghan 2308
Web:
www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/adtech/i
ndex.html
Service Description: The Adaptive Technology
Centre is a service provided by the University of
Newcastle for students with a disability. The
centre is located in the Auchmuty Library, level
three (main entrance level) near the Video
Conference Room and reference Collection.
Specialist print disability services are available.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5pm
Transport: Public transport such as buses and
trains run regularly to the University.
Eligibility: All Students with Disabilities. From
18 years.
Referral: Students must register with Disability
Support Services.
Area Served: Newcastle, (Central Coast)
Australia
See Page 63
City Branch Library
See Page 66
See Page 70
Hunter Valley Research
Foundation
Phone: 4969 4566 Fax: 02 4961 4981
5 Hall St, Maryville 2293
Web: www.hvrf.com.au
Service Description: Public information library
and phone enquiries service available to
business and the general public. Website also
contains regional and local government area
facts and analysis.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
Area Served: Hunter
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IFFA (Induction for Fetal
Abnormality) Support Group
Phone: 4967 7413 Fax: 02 4968 2629
Service Description: Provides support and
information to parents who have undergone an
interruption of pregnancy for foetal abnormality.
Services include parent contacts, support group
meetings, newsletter and library.
Hours: Daytime and evenings. Group meets 1st
Wed of each month. Contact for further details.
Lambton Branch Library
See Page 74
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See Page 76
See Page 78
Newcastle Christian Library
Phone: 4902 9100 Fax: 02 4962 3019
Service Description: Collection consists of a
wide range of all kinds of Christian books.
Hours: Open Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 2-6pm, Fri
9am-5pm. Closed for Lunch from 1-2pm on
Tues and Fri)
Fees: Donation to join the library
Transport: Close to Bus routes and rail
LGA; Maitland LGA
Parent Organisation: Catholic Education Office
See Page 79
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Toy Library - Newcastle &
Hunter Valley
Brickworks Park
See Page 40
See Page 64
See Page 85
See Page 65
See Page 85
Cameron Park
Wickham Park/
See Page 65
See Page 86
Campbell Park
Parks and Reserves
See Page 64
See Page 65
Adamstown Park
See Page 65
See Page 62
Alder Park
See Page 65
See Page 62
Arthur Edden Oval
See Page 65
See Page 62
Cathedral Park
Avon Street Reserve
See Page 65
See Page 62
Ballast Ground
See Page 65
See Page 63
Centennial Park
See Page 65
See Page 63
Christie Place
See Page 66
See Page 63
Civic Park
See Page 66
See Page 63
See Page 66
See Page 63
Coe Park
Birdwood Park
See Page 66
See Page 64
Connolly Park
Blackbutt Reserve
See Page 66
See Page 64
Blackley Oval
Conservation Volunteers
Australia
See Page 64
See Page 66
Braye Park
Cook Park
See Page 64
See Page 67
Breen Park
See Page 64
See Page 67
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Gregson Park
See Page 67
See Page 69
Corroba Park
Griffith Park
See Page 67
See Page 69
See Page 67
See Page 69
Gwydir Park
See Page 67
See Page 70
Dangar Park
Harold Myers Park
See Page 67
See Page 70
Darling Street Oval
Hawkins
See Page 67
See Page 70
District Park
Heaton Park
See Page 68
See Page 70
Dixon Park
Henderson Park
See Page 68
See Page 71
Elermore Vale Park
Hexham Park
See Page 68
See Page 71
Hall
Hillview Playground
See Page 58
Hogue Park
Empire Park
See Page 71
See Page 68
Enterprise Park
See Page 71
See Page 68
Hope Street Reserve
Federal Park
See Page 71
See Page 68
Hudson Park
Fletcher Park
See Page 72
See Page 68
See Page 72
See Page 69
Ford Oval
See Page 72
See Page 69
Islington Park
Gibbs Brothers Park
See Page 72
See Page 69
James Park
Grahame Park
See Page 72
See Page 69
Jefferson Park
See Page 72
See Page 71
See Page 69
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Jesmond Bushland
Minmi Reserve
See Page 72
See Page 76
Johnson Park
Mitchell Park
See Page 73
See Page 77
See Page 73
See Page 77
Kentish Oval
See Page 73
See Page 77
Murabarnbah Park
See Page 73
See Page 77
King Edward Park
See Page 73
See Page 77
Nesbitt Park
See Page 60
See Page 77
Kotara Park
Nesca Park
See Page 74
See Page 77
Lambton Park
See Page 74
See Page 79
Learmonth Park
Northcott Park
See Page 75
See Page 80
Novocastrian Park
See Page 75
See Page 80
Litchfield Park
Oak Close Reserve
See Page 75
See Page 80
O’Connell Park
See Page 75
See Page 80
Lyall Reserve
Pacific Park
See Page 75
See Page 80
Parnell Park
See Page 75
See Page 80
Max Street Reserve
See Page 76
See Page 80
Mayfield Park
Pat Jordan Oval
See Page 76
See Page 80
McCauley Park
See Page 76
See Page 81
Minmi Park
Pitt Street Reserve
See Page 76
See Page 81
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Rawson Park
See Page 81
See Page 84
Regent Park
Vera Wilson Park
See Page 81
See Page 84
Wallarah Oval
See Page 81
See Page 85
Richley Reserve
Wallsend Park
See Page 81
See Page 85
Rotunda Park
See Page 81
See Page 85
Rowland Park
Waratah Park
See Page 81
See Page 86
Rushton Park
Webb Park
See Page 82
See Page 86
Shepherds Hill Cottage
Reserve
West Park Reserve
See Page 82
Wickham Park/
Smith Park
See Page 86
See Page 82
See Page 86
See Page 82
Stevenson Park
See Page 86
See Page 86
See Page 82
Picnic Area
See Page 83
The Blackbutt Support Group
Inc.
See Page 63
Birdwood Park
See Page 83
See Page 64
The Foreshore
Blackbutt Reserve
See Page 83
See Page 64
Thomas Percy Oval
Braye Park
See Page 84
See Page 64
Tramway Reserve
Brickworks Park
See Page 84
See Page 64
Tumpoaba Reserve
See Page 84
See Page 65
Tuxford Park
Cathedral Park
See Page 84
See Page 65
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Centennial Park
Nesca Park
See Page 65
See Page 77
Civic Park
Newcastle Ocean Baths
See Page 66
See Page 79
Connolly Park
See Page 66
See Page 79
Pacific Park
See Page 67
See Page 80
Dangar Park
Pitt Street Reserve
See Page 67
See Page 81
Dixon Park
Rawson Park
See Page 68
See Page 81
Enterprise Park
Richley Reserve
See Page 68
See Page 81
Federal Park
Rotunda Park
See Page 68
See Page 81
Fletcher Park
Rowland Park
See Page 68
See Page 81
Gregson Park
See Page 69
See Page 82
Griffith Park
See Page 69
See Page 83
The Foreshore
See Page 72
See Page 83
Islington Park
Tramway Reserve
See Page 72
See Page 84
Jefferson Park
Tuxford Park
See Page 72
See Page 84
Jesmond Bushland
Vera Wilson Park
See Page 72
See Page 84
King Edward Park
Wallsend Park
See Page 73
See Page 85
Lambton Park
See Page 74
See Page 85
Playgrounds
See Page 77
Adamstown Park
See Page 77
See Page 62
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Alder Park
Coe Park
See Page 62
See Page 66
Avon Street Reserve
Connolly Park
See Page 62
See Page 66
Ballast Ground
Cook Park
See Page 63
See Page 67
See Page 63
See Page 67
See Page 63
See Page 67
Corroba Park
See Page 63
See Page 67
Blackbutt Reserve
See Page 64
See Page 67
Breen Park
See Page 64
See Page 67
Brickworks Park
Dangar Park
See Page 64
See Page 67
Dixon Park
See Page 64
See Page 68
Elermore Vale Park
See Page 65
See Page 68
Cameron Park
Empire Park
See Page 65
See Page 68
Campbell Park
Federal Park
See Page 65
See Page 68
See Page 65
See Page 69
Ford Oval
See Page 65
See Page 69
Gibbs Brothers Park
See Page 65
See Page 69
Grahame Park
See Page 65
See Page 69
Centennial Park
See Page 65
See Page 69
Gregson Park
See Page 66
See Page 69
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Learmonth Park
See Page 69
See Page 75
Gwydir Park
See Page 70
See Page 75
Harold Myers Park
See Page 70
See Page 75
Henderson Park
Lyall Reserve
See Page 71
See Page 75
Hillview Playground
Max Street Reserve
See Page 71
See Page 76
Hogue Park
McCauley Park
See Page 71
See Page 76
Minmi Park
See Page 71
See Page 76
Hope Street Reserve
Minmi Reserve
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Hudson Park
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Murabarnbah Park
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Nesbitt Park
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Islington Park
Nesca Park
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James Park
Northcott Park
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Johnson Park
Novocastrian Park
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Oak Close Reserve
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O’Connell Park
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King Edward Park
Parnell Park
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Kotara Park
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Lambton Park
Rawson Park
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Regent Park
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Richley Reserve
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Rushton Park
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Smith Park
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Stevenson Park
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The Foreshore
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Thomas Percy Oval
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Tumpoaba Reserve
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Tuxford Park
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Vera Wilson Park
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Wallsend Park
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Waratah Park
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Webb Park
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West Park Reserve
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Wickham Park/
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Disability Services
Disability Services
Accommodation
Denison Court
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Fernlea Hostel
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- Hunter
- Hunter
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Hunter Brain Injury Service
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Phone: 4924 5600 Fax: 02 4924 5610
313 Darby St, Bar Beach 2300
Email:
[email protected]
Service Description: The HBIS provides
rehabilitation services to people who have an
acquired brain injury in the working age
population. The service consists of a Transitional
Living Unit, an Outpatient Service and an
Outreach Service. The unit offers assessment,
and individually designed rehabilitation programs
to assist people to reach their optimal level of
functioning and independence in the home,
community, employment and personal
relationships. It also plays an important role in
assisting clients and their families to adjust to
changes following an acquired brain injury.
Fees: As part of the HNELHD, the services
offered by the HBIS are free to clients. Where a
person’s injuries are covered by a compensation
claim, costs are recovered from the appropriate
compensable body.
Disability Access: Yes (Unit has accessible
parking, ramps, toilets, will make available
interpreters & other equipment available on an as
needs basis)
Eligibility: People with rehabilitation goals
requiring a multidisciplinary rehabilitation
program for ABI within the working age
population. Priority is for people who have a
traumatic brain injury. From 16 to 65 years.
Referral: Please phone 02 4924 5600 for details
Area Served: Central Coast; Upper Hunter;
Lower Hunter; Greater Taree; Newcastle
Bupa Waratah
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CatholicCare Disability Service
Phone: 4979 1341 Fax: 02 4961 6710
882 Hunter St, Newcastle West 2302
Web:
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Service Description: Supported
Accommodation Service for people with an
intellectual disability and Alternative Family
Placement
Referral: Through Department of Ageing and
Disability and Home Care
CatholicCare Youth Services
Phone: 4979 1307 Fax: 02 4961 2224
Web:
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Service Description: Supported housing and
outreach service
Area Served: Newcastle; Lake Macquarie;
Maitland
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(Uniting Care)
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Koombahla
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Office)
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Disability
See Page 8
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Facility
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Maroba Terrace
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Maroba
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Mayfield Aged Care
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Disability Services
New Horizons Enterprises
Phone: 4941 4300 Fax: 02 4956 3533
5/115 Griffiths Rd, Lambton 2299
Web: www.newhorizons.net.au
Service Description: Provides supported
accommodation for people with complex support
needs and also a Disability employment network.
(Mental Health Specialist)Personal helpers and
mentors program mainstream and Aboriginal
specific, referral service, Aboriginal housing
support initiative.
Eligibility: Contact for details. From 16 years.
Referral: Self, Centrelink, ADHC
Ostara PRA
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(Wescott )
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& Manning Regions
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Samaritans-Enhanced Living
Options
Phone: 4960 7100 Fax: 02 4960 7160
36 Warabrook Blvd, Warabrook 2304
Mail to: PO Box 366, Hunter Region MC 2310
Service Description: Provides supported
accommodation options for people with disability
in Newcastle, Central Coast, hunter and mid
North Coast areas.
Disability Access: Yes (Contact for details)
Eligibility: People with disability
Referral: Via ADHC Information, and Intake
Area Served: Hunter Region; Mid North Coast;
Central Coast
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Disability Services
St John's Villa
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd
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Phone: 1300 302 606, 4929 1080 Fax: 02 4929
1040
Suite 71 Level 2 Market Square, Hunter St Mall,
Newcastle 2300
Web: www.abi.edu.au/
Service Description: Austraining is a registered
training organisation with NSW VETAB that
provides accredited vocational learning, training
and assessment for individuals and organisations
including programs funded by NSW Department
of Education and Training for people with
disabilities. Each program runs for 12 weeks for
approximately 2 days per week. Courses cover
Certificates in Retail, Hospitality, Business,
Information Technology, OH&S, Frontline
Management and Training and Assessment.
Fees: Ring for details
Disability Access: Yes (Lift access and
accessible toilet)
Referral: anyone may refer
Area Served: Hunter, North Coast, Central
Coast
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The Richmond Fellowship of
NSW - Hunter
Phone: 4963 9700 Fax: 02 4963 9716
2D, 54 Clyde St, Hamilton North 2292
Web: www.rfnsw.org.au
accommodation and Rehabilitation for people
with a Mental Illness or Psychiatric Disability.
Fees: Variable
Transport: Close to bus
Eligibility: Refer to website. From 16 to 65
years.
Referral: Required
Alternative Names: RFNSW
Parent Organisation: Richmond Fellowship of
NSW
Tinonee Gardens The
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Tinonee Haven
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Education
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Cameron Park School (S.S.P.)
Phone: 4960 2122 Fax: 02 4967 5920
Service Description: Cameron Park School
provides for the needs for moderate and severely
disabled students. The school has an extended
community that includes parents, group home
carers, respite carers, therapists, health
personnel and volunteers, and meets the daily
challenge of access and participation through
quality teaching practices that emphasise and
promote individual ability.
Hours: School hours
Fees: normal school fees
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, Pool Hoist)
Regional Office
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Disability Services
Cystic Fibrosis NSW
House With No Steps-Hunter
Region
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Phone: 4941 8100 Fax: 02 4941 8199
39-41 Wyong Rd, Lambton 2299
Web: www.hwns.com.au
Service Description: Vocational training and
supported employment for adults with disabilities
opportunity offered for employees to undergo
individual program planning (incl. Career
awareness training) to identify short & longer
term vocational goals. Employment is in various
aspects of business operations, including
woodwork, engineering, laundry, packaging and
recycling. Post school programs, Day programs,
Accommodation services, flexible respite and
Independent Living Support Initiative (ILSI).
Hours: 7:30am-4pm Mon-Fri
Fees: None
Transport: Various available
Referral: Centrelink/ADHC
Area Served: Newcastle; Lake Macquarie,
Central Coast
Parent Organisation: The Wheelchair &
Disabled Association of Australia
Communities
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HACC Support Project-Lake
Macquarie/Newcastle
Phone: 4915 3687 Fax: 02 4969 8312
Web: www.wesleymission.org.au
Service Description: Support and education for
HACC projects.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am -5pm
Parent Organisation: Wesley Mission
Hamilton South Public School
Phone: 4969 3795 Fax: 02 4962 1214
Kenrick St, Merewether 2291
Web: www.hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Primary School
House With No StepsIndependent Living Support
Initiative
Phone: 4941 8100 Fax: 02 4941 8199
39-41 Wyong Rd, Lambton 2299
Web: www.hwns.com.au
Service Description: Independent Living
Support Initiative aims to assist people who want
to live independently do so with a network of
people (a Circle of Support) who will help to
maintain those skills which have been developed
so you (or someone you care for) can live the life
that you want to live.
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Disability Services
Disability
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Links to Learning - Connect
- Kidzlink
Phone: 4962 3742 Fax: 02 4969 5441
Cnr Young and Melbourne Rds, Broadmeadow
2292
Service Description: Assists students in years
7- 9 with literacy, numeracy, social and living
skills.
Hours: During school hours
Referral: Department of Education feeder
school, need to be enrolled in Department of
Education school and can self refer
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National Disability
Coordination Officer
Phone: 4921 8844, 0438 218 848 Fax: 02 4921
6939
University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus,
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au/ndco
Service Description: National Disability
Coordination Officer (NDCO) program targets the
barriers that people with a disability face in
gaining access to, and successfully completing,
post-school education and training, through a
comprehensive national network of 31 National
Disability Coordination Officers. Improve
transitions to help people with a disability from
school or community into post-school education
and training and subsequent
employment.Increase participation by people
with a disability in higher education, vocational
education and training and employment.Establish
better links between schools, universities,
TAFEs, training providers and disability service
providers so that they can work together to
provide the best possible assistance for people
with a disability.
Fees: Nil
Eligibility: Must be an Australian citizen. From
15 to 64 years.
Referral: Self or via education/service providers
Alternative Names: NDCO
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Ostara PRA
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Response Service Incorporated
Phone: 4965 3533 Fax: 02 4965 3022
Web: www.responsetraining.com.au
Service Description: Provides sexuality and
relationships education. Training provided for
people with disabilities and for people working in
the community services sector. Transition to
Work and Community Participation Programs.
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (contact for details)
Samaritans Supported
Employment Programs
Phone: 4924 6851 Fax: 02 4924 6854
72 Watt St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Supported employer for
people with Psychiatric disabilities, 2 commercial
services in which to employ.
Fees: Nil
Eligibility: Specialised service for Psychiatric
disability. From 18 years.
Referral: For referral details please contact the
Operations Manager on 02 4924 6853
Alternative Names: Samaritans Foundation
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Disability Services
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW
Inc - Hunter Region
TAFE NSW-Hunter InstituteNewcastle Campus
Phone: 4925 2611
Sunflower Centre, 2 Union St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.sfnsw.org.au
Service Description: Information available to
public on mental illness and mental health
issues. Drop in Centre available.
Fees: Nil (except for training and education
programs)
Area Served: Hunter Region; New England
Alternative Names: Sunflower Centre - Hunter
Region
Parent Organisation: Schizophrenia Fellowship
of NSW Inc
Phone: 4923 7944 Fax: 02 4923 7263
Room DG14, TAFENSW-Hunter Institute,
Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill 2297
Mail to: Locked Bag 45, HUNTER REGION MC
2310
Web: www.tafensw.edu.au/disability
Service Description: Support for people with a
specific learning or intellectual disability
undertaking TVET (HSC courses at TAFE) or
vocational training in their TAFE courses.
Customised courses for disability services on a
cost-recovery basis.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Closed School
Holidays.
Fees: Nil to students for support
Disability Access: Yes (Mobility, software, and
specialised equipment)
Referral: Please contact TAFE for details of
referral process.
Area Served: Newcastle; Lake Macquarie (east)
Parent Organisation: DEC
Impaired Children
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TAFE Consultant for Hearing
Impaired
Phone: 4923 7269
Service Description: TAFE Consultant for
Hearing Impaired
Languages spoken: Auslan (Australian Sign
Language)
TAFE Consultant for Vision
Impaired
Phone: 4923 7231 Fax: 02 4923 7714
Web: www.tafe.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: TAFE Consultant for
Vision Impaired
Hours: Mon & Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm Fri 9am3pm
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TAFE Teacher/Consultant Neurological and Mental Health
Support Unit
Phone: 4923 7240 Fax: 02 4923 7639
Mail to: Locked Bay 45, Hunter Region MC 2310
Service Description: Evenings by appointment
TAFE- Hamilton
Phone: 4969 9458
Mail to: Locked Bag 29, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au
Service Description: Assists vision impaired
students.
Referral: Self
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Disability Services
TAFE-Hunter Institute,
Disabilities Unit
Disability Support Service
Phone: 4923 7944 Fax: 02 4923 7263
Web: www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/disability
Service Description: Point of contact for
students with disabilities for referral to relevant
teacher consultant for support with planning for
or studying at TAFE
Phone: 4921 5766 Fax: 02 4921 7065
The University of Newcastle, University Dr,
Callaghan 2308
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au
advice for people with a disability attending the
university. Assistance includes - enrolment
assistance, arrangement of access to buildings,
provision of notetaking support, volunteer
readers, loans of equipment, letter of support to
lecturers, issue of access cards to service areas,
issue of parking permits, special exam
conditions, mentoring, information diretories,
consulting advice to teaching and administrative
staff. Not all services may be available to every
student with a disability.
Eligibility: Students with a disability. From 17
years.
Area Served: Hunter
The Hunter Orthopaedic
School
Phone: 4985 3122 Fax: 02 4985 3121
66 Harriet St, Waratah 2298
Web: www.hunterorth-s.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Service Description: Year 9 - Yr 12 students
with physical and intellectual disability
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm (School days)
Fees: $100 per year
Transport: By DEC's Assisted School Travel
Referral: School placement panel chaired by
Disabilities Programs Officer
Alternative Names: Newcastle Senior School
Parent Organisation: P&C
University of Newcastle School of Education
Phone: 4921 6709 Fax: 02 4921 6987
University Drive, The Hunter Building, Callaghan
2308
Service Description: Provision of tertiary level
training in special education and disability studies
through the Centre for Special Education and
Disability Studies
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Employment
Access Industries Hamilton
Phone: 4969 3066 Fax: 02 4961 5182
98 Donald St, Hamilton 2303
Web: accessindustries.com.au
Service Description: Supported employment for
people with a disability, jobs include, General
packaging, pallets, welding, spray painting.
Hours: 7.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs
Fees: nil
Disability Access: Yes (accessible)
Eligibility: clients with mild to moderate
disabilities who are in receipt of a disability
support pension. From 18 years.
Referral: self referral
Area Served: Newcastle LGA;
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Disability Services
Castle Personnel Services Ltd
Delando Corporation Ltd
Phone: 4014 2222 Fax: 02 4014 2233
242 Maitland Rd, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.castlepersonnel.com.au
Service Description: To assist people with
disabilities to access award wage open
employment by providing job search and on job
support.
Fees: Nil
Eligibility: Employment service for people with
intellectual, physical, sensory, acquired brain
impairments and psychiatric. From 18 years.
Referral: Centrelink
Phone: 4968 1969 Fax: 02 4968 8064
23 Delando St, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Vocational training centre,
with the sole purpose of putting enclaves into the
work place. Enclaves are groups of five disabled
people who work under a trainer in host
companies e.g. K Mart. Also mobile work crewsgrounds maintenance. Delando also has day
programs including life choices and active aging.
Fees: Membership fees
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, toilets &
kitchen)
Eligibility: Intellectually disabled
Centrelink Mayfield
Phone: 4974 0167 Fax: 02 4974 0099
188-194 Maitland Rd, Mayfield 2304
Email:
[email protected].
au
Service Description: Assessing and referring
people for employment assistance, financial
support and advice for people with a disability.
Disability Access: Yes (ramp, toilets)
CRS Australia
Phone: 4960 4300 Fax: 02 4960 4333
Level 1, 134 King St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Service Description: Vocational rehabilitation,
employment support service
Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00am -5.00pm
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- Centrelink
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Region
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Hunter Contracts (Baptist
Community Services)
Phone: 4967 7007 Fax: 02 4967 7122
Mail to: Karinya Cottage 133 Hanbury St,
Mayfield 2304
Web: www.bcs.org.au
Service Description: Providing supported
employment to people with a diagnosed mental
Illness.Work crews provide office cleaning, lawn
and gardening service across Newcastle and
Lake Macquarie LGA's
Parent Organisation: Baptist Community
Services (NSW & ACT)
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Disability Services
Job Centre Australia
Samaritans
Phone: 4960 2200 Fax: 02 4960 2288
Web: www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Service Description: Assists people with
disabilities to find and retain suitable
employment. Also provide pre vocational training
and on site employment support.
Fees: Nil
Parent Organisation: Job Centre Australia
Phone: 4960 3100 Fax: 02 4960 3166
31 Gregson Avenue, Mayfield 2304
Service Description: A Post School Options
program that provides vocational and skills
training as well as recreation for young adults
with a disability.
Hours: 9am to 3pm Mon-Fri
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, parking, toilet,
lift)
Alternative Names: Samaritans Asset Service
Office)
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National Disability
Centrelink Mayfield
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- Centrelink
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Response Employment and
Training
Phone: 4940 5000 Fax: 02 4961 0069
Web: www.responsetraining.com.au
Service Description: Training and recognition
services for people working in the community
services sector from Certificate I to Diploma
level.
Disability Access: Yes (Contact for details)
Employment Programs
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Hunter Equipment Service
HNEAHS
Phone: 4924 6230 Fax: 02 4924 6045
Wallsend Health Services Longworth Ave,
Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Equipment for people with
an illness or disability and requiring a short term
loan
Fees: $50, 3 month
Disability Access: Yes (Level access and
parking spaces. Free parking for collection/drop
off)
Referral: Clients may hire some items, Health
professional prescription required for some
items.
Health Service
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& Manning Regions
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The Brown Sisters
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Counselling Service
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Health
See Page 87
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- Hunter
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Allawah Day Centre
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Disability Services
AusPsych
Phone: 4926 1688 Fax: 02 4926 1788
Ground Floor, 32 Union St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.auspsych.com.au
Service Description: AusPsych is a leading
provider of psychological counselling
assessment and therapeutic intervention across
the hunter and central coast. Other offices:
PORT STEPHENS- Anna Bay Medical Centre
125 Gan Gan Rd Anna BayMAITLAND- The
Maitland Health Specialist Building 66 King St
East MaitlandLAKE MACQUARIE- Recovery
Station 58 Victory Pd TorontoWarners Bay
Medical Centre 26 John St Warners Bay,
Fees: Bulk billing available and funding through
DHS and FACSIA
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, toilets ground
floor office, parking TTY phone)
Referral: Phone, fax, email or mail
Area Served: Maitland, Lake Macquarie
Australian Diabetes Council
(Hunter Region Resource
Outlet)
Phone: 4929 6970 Fax: 02 4927 0474
Web: www.australiandiabetescouncil.com
Service Description: Retail outlet, NDSS
products, resource centre
Transport: Public Transport - bus and rail (5
mins walk)
Australian Hearing
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Australian Pompe's
Association (APA)
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Disability Services
Better Hearing Australia
Newcastle Inc
Phone: 4968 8050 Fax: 02 4968 8663
Web: www.betterhearingaustralia.org.au
Service Description: Provides services to adults
with hearing impairment, including hearing
rehabilitation classes and demonstrations of
assistive listening devices.
Hours: Mon, Tue and Thu 9:30am-2pm
Transport: Public transport at front of building
(bus)
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access and
hearing loop)
Eligibility: None. From 18 years.
Referral: Self
Alternative Names: BHA, Better Hearing
Advisory and Rehabilitation Service
Parent Organisation: Better Hearing Australia
Inc
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Bupa Waratah
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Calvary Mater Newcastle
Hospital
Phone: 4921 1211 Fax: 02 4960 2673
Cnr Edith St & Platt St, Waratah 2298
Mail to: Calvary Mater Newcastle, Locked Bag
7, Hunter Region MC 2310
Web: www.calvarymater.org.au
Service Description: General hospital. In
Patient & outpatient radiation and medical
oncology, Palliative care, medical, surgical and
emergency services.
Regional Office
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Northern NSW
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Community Nursing
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Court Liaison Service
Phone: 4924 6804 Fax: 02 4924 6801
James Fletcher Site, 72 Watt St, Newcastle
2300
Service Description: Aims to bridge the gap in
mental health service provision for earlier
assessments of mentally ill persons appearing in
court. Clients can visit the street address for
assistance or the service will visit incarcerated
clients.
Criminal Justice Support
Network
Phone: 4926 5643 Fax: 02 4927 8147
Suite 4b - Level 1 - Devonshire House, 206 King
St, Newcastle West 2302
Web: www.idrs.org.au
Service Description: Supports people with an
intellectual disability who are in contact with the
criminal justice system, in court, and at police
stations.
Eligibility: Intellectual disability
Parent Organisation: IDRS
CRS Australia
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Cystic Fibrosis NSW
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Disability Services
Deaf Society of NSW,
Newcastle
Dr Di Pacey, Rehabilitation &
Specialist Pain Physician
Phone: 1800 893 855, 4929 7494 Fax: 02 4929
1404
Level 3, Suite 4, 108-110 Hunter St, Newcastle
2300
Web: www.deafsocietynsw.org.au
Service Description: Provide a wide range of
services, including information & support, access
to generic services. Auslan-Australian Sign
language is used
Hours: Mon & Wed appointments, Tues & Thurs
open 9:30am-3:30pm
Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible
through a lift)
Eligibility: Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Languages spoken: Auslan
Area Served: Newcastle ;Central Coast;Port
Stephens
Phone: 4922 3065
John Hunter Hospital Dept of Rehab Medicine,
91 Chatham St, Broadmeadow 2292
Service Description: Physician, whose practice
includes the therapeutic use of Botulinum Toxin
Type A for the management of spasticity in
adults.
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, lift,
toilet, examination table)
Referral: GP referral
Area Served: Hunter
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA)
Phone: 4927 0111 (1300 365 085) Fax: 02
4927 0114
Suite 3, Level 1, 408 King St, Newcastle West
2302
Web: www.da.org.au
Service Description: Provides advocacy
support to all people with a disability including
mental illness and carers in the Hunter, New
England and Mid North Coast.
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (Lift, wheelchair
accessible toilets)
Referral: Anyone may refer
Languages spoken: Ukrainian, Spanish,
French, German (NESB Disability Advocate)
Area Served: Hunter / New England AHS; Mid
North Coast
Alternative Names: Previously Disability
Advocacy Service Hunter (DASH) and Advocacy
Northwest
Parent Organisation: Advocacy Law Alliance
Inc
Inc - Hunter Region
Surgeon
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Program
See Page 43
Information Team
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Fernlea Hostel
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South Wales and ACT
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Service Inc
See Page 13
Health
See Page 13
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic
Telangiectasia Foundation Inc
Phone: 4951 2061
Meets at: c/- 6 Whipbird St, Maryland 2287
Web: www.hht.org
information for families affected by Hereditary
Hemorrhagic Telagiectasia (HHT).
Hours: Daytime and evening
Fees: Nil
Alternative Names: HHT Foundation
Region
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Hunter / New England Mental
Health Consumer Unit
Phone: 4033 5137 Fax: 02 4033 5120
Service Description: Support for clients of
Hunter / New England mental health services.
Referral: None is required.
Area Served: Hunter; New England
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Disability Services
Hunter Genetics
Phone: 4985 3100 Fax: 02 4985 3105
Cnr Turton & Tinonee Rd, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Information in recurrence
risk for genetic disorders. Also counselling and
support for individuals and families with a genetic
disorder. Outreach in Catchment Area includes:
Hunter, North Coast and Northern NSW Rural
Areas.
Disability Access: Yes (toilet/parking/ramp)
Referral: Doctor Referral Essential
Area Served: Hunter / New England AHS; Mid
North Coast
Health
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Hunter New England Mental
Health, Mater
Phone: 4033 5000
Edith St, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Administration only for all
Mental Health Services in Hunter New England
Region
Area Served: Hunter Region; Central Coast;
New England; North Coast; Mid North Coast
Health
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Hunter Spinal Cord Injury
Service
Phone: 4925 7888 Fax: 02 4925 7880
Service Description: SCIS is a unit of Hunter
New England Local Health District. It provides
community based rehabilitation services to
people who have acquired a spinal cord injury.
Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary
team consisting of; spinal nurse, occupational
therapists, a physiotherapist, a social worker and
a psychologist.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 16:30
Referral: Anyone can make a referral provided
the client consents. Ages that do not fall within
the specified range will be considered on an
individual basis.
Area Served: Newcastle; Upper Hunter; Lower
Hunter
Parent Organisation: NSW Health. Hunter New
England Local Health District
Hunter Valley Branch
Laryngectomee Association of
NSW
Phone: 4954 8308 (Secretary)
Meetings held at: Mayfield Bowling Club, Dangar
Park, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: 17 View St, Cardiff 2285
Web: www.stilltalking.org
Service Description: Support group for
laryngectomees which also provides hospital
visitations on request. Meetings are the 3rd
Tuesday of every month at 12 noon at Mayfield
Bowling Club.
Hours: Daytime and evenings (Secretary).
Group meets 3rd Tue of each month at 12:00pm
Fees: None
Area Served: Gosford LGA, Newcastle LGA;
Upper Hunter
Parent Organisation: Laryngectomee
Association of NSW
See Page 14
Disability Services
Interrelate Family Centres
Phone: 4016 0550 Fax: 02 4016 0580
Web: www.interrelate.org.au
Service Description: Assists individuals,
couples, families and groups to cope with stress,
conflict, relationship problems, children etc.
Conducts sexuality training in schools and for
people with a developmental disability. *There is
free counselling for carers of family members
with a disability. *There is free dispute resolution
for families in conflict over future arrangements
for people with disabilities.*There is information
and resources for future planning eg
establishment of disability trusts. For Centre
locations please call the Head Office in
Baulkham Hills.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Later appointments
available, please contact for details.
Fees: A fee schedule is available on request
which includes any applicable exemptions.
Area Served: Hunter
Just Better Care
See Page 14
Centre
See Page 15
Centre (Australia)
See Page 44
LeapFrog Ability Inc
Phone: 4979 7777 Fax: 02 4940 0048
37 Fern St, Islington 2296
Mail to: PO BOX 96, Islington 2296
Web: www.leapfrog.org.au
Service Description: LeapFrog ability Inc aim to
improve life for people with a disability or who are
disadvantaged. Short term programs to better the
lives of disadvantaged people and people living
with an intellectual disability.
Fees: varies
Disability Access: Yes (fully)
Eligibility: people with disabilities (intellectual)
Referral: self, family, doctor, or other service.
See Page 87
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Disability Services
Office)
Newcastle Mental Health
Service
See Page 38
Phone: 4016 4538 Fax: 02 4016 4539
Newcastle Community Health Centre Level 2,
Web:
intranet.hne.health.nsw.gov.au/mental_health/ser
vices_and_facilities_pages/newcastle_mental_he
alth_service_-_community_team
Service Description: Newcastle Mental health
Community Team provides a comprehensive
range of individualised services for adults
experiencing and recovering from mental health
disorders. Services provided include: Triage,
Centre based assessment, crisis intervention,
case managment, psycho-education, Individual/
family support and therapies. All utilizing
evidence based treatments and interventions.
Hours: 24 Hrs
Referral: Accepted from individuals, families,
general practitioners and other health and nongovernment agencies, for people residing in the
Newcastle Local Government Area.
Languages spoken: interpreter can be provided
for clients from a NESB
Linen Service
See Page 15
Maroba Terrace
See Page 6
Maroba
See Page 29
Mental Health Substance Use
Service-McAuley Centre, Mater
Hospital
Phone: 4033 5600 Fax: 02 4033 5606
Service Description: Runs programs designed
to help people examine their drug and alcohol
related problems.
Hours: 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
Transport: Public transport, Bus and Train
Eligibility: Must be an adult
Area Served: Hunter New England LHN
Mental Health Services
Services
See Page 15
My Time
See Page 45
Group
See Page 15
See Page 15
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Coast)
See Page 45
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
Parkinson's Syndrome Support
Group
Phone: 4954 0338, 4955 9822
Mail to: 240 Grandview Rd, Rankin Park 2287
Service Description: Support group for people
with Parkinson's Syndrome and their carers.
meet monthly.
Hours: any time
Fees: $35 per couple annually NSW; Support
group attendance is free.
Transport: Public transport or own vehicle
however parking is limited.
Disability Access: Yes (full wheelchair access)
Referral: None needed
Parent Organisation: Parkinson's NSW Inc.
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Disability Services
STEPS - Support Through
Early Psychosis Service
See Page 46
Phone: 4915 1796 Fax: 02 4915 1706
20 Stuart Ave, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Designed to meet the
needs of people between 16 and 30 years-old
recovering from psychosis (not in the acute
phase) which has developed in the last two
years. Group programs and individual support
are available.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access;
toilets)
Referral: Anyone may refer
Prof. Susan Ryan-University of
Newcastle
Phone: 4921 6643 Fax: 02 4921 7053
Faculty of Health Sciences Office - Hunter
Building, University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Mail to: Faculty of Health Sciences Office Hunter
Building, University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Service Description: Undergraduate
educational programs for Occupational Therapy
students. Four year BSc or Embedded Honours
BSc (Hons)
Psychiatric Emergency Centre
Phone: 4924 6500 Fax: 02 4924 6535
James Fletcher Hospital, Watt St, Newcastle
2300
Service Description: Emergency Contact: 1800
655 085
Hours: 24 Hours
Employment Programs
See Page 100
Inc - Hunter Region
See Page 101
Special Needs Dentistry
Phone: 4953 9666 Fax: 02 4957 8045
7/70 Northcott Drv, Kotara 2289
Service Description: Dentistry practice that
provides oral health care to people with
intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and
dementia.
Hours: Thu 8:30am-5pm
Fees: Yes
Impaired Children
Stockton Centre
Phone: 4928 0800 Fax: 02 4928 3042
Fullerton St, Stockton 2295
Web: dadhc.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Disability Service,
Accommodation
Parent Organisation: Ageing Disability and
Home Care, NSW Department of Human
Services
Supported Recovery Newcastle
Phone: 4961 6929 Fax: 02 4961 6809
21 Gordon Ave, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Service
Referral: Referral required
Languages spoken: Interpreters available
Health Service
TAFE- Hamilton
See Page 101
NSW - Hunter
See Page 98
See Page 47
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Disability Services
Centrelink Mayfield
See Page 47
Commonwealth Respite and
Carelink Centre
See Page 40
See Page 18
Information
See Page 87
Aged & Disability Services The City of Newcastle
See Page 18
(ADHC) Hunter - Information,
Referral, & Intake
Phone: 1300 205 268 Fax: 02 4978 6299
Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: This service takes calls
from the community and other organisations to
provide them with information about services for
older people and people with a disability, as well
as to take referrals for people who are eligible for
ADHC services.
Disability Access: Yes (ramp and lift)
Eligibility: Eligibility for ADHC Community
support team based on person having moderate
to severe intellectual disability evident prior to 18
years of age.
Alice Ferguson Community
Centre
See Page 18
Outlet)
See Page 103
Connectability Australia Inc
Phone: 4962 1000 Fax: 02 4962 1030
Units 3-4, 46 Hudson St, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: PO Box 225, ISLINGTON 2296
Web: www.connectabilityaus.org.au
Service Description: Increase the capacity of
people with a disability to access mainstream
services and activities and facilities. Provide
skills development via centre based and
community access programs. Provide out and
about day programs for people with a disability
Fees: Yes - contact Centre for information
Transport: Public Transport. Limited transport
can be provided for a fee.
Eligibility: Criteria does apply per funding
agreements, contact centre. From 16 years.
Referral: Self referral and or via DADHC and
other supported agencies
Newcastle
See Page 107
Diabetes Australia Newcastle
Support Group
Phone: 4929 6970 Fax: 02 4927 0474
Web: www.diabetesnsw.com.au
Service Description: Meetings - 537 Hunter
Street, Newcastle West
Hours: Monthly - 4th Friday at 10am
Fees: Nil
See Page 105
See Page 18
See Page 96
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Disability Advocacy NSW Inc
Phone: 1300 365 085 Fax: 02 4927 0114
Suite 3, Level 1, 408 King St, Newcastle West
2302
Web: www.da.org.au
Service Description: Provides advocacy
support to all people with a disability in Hunter,
New England, Mid North Coast regions. Website
has legal directories for the Hunter and Mid North
Coast, newletters, fact sheets, mental capacity
checklist etc.
Fees: None
Transport: Near public bus and railway station
Disability Access: Yes (lift, toilet, parking
nearby)
Eligibility: People with disabilities, carers,
service providers
Referral: See website for referral form
Languages spoken: Ukrainian, Spanish,
German, French
Area Served: Hunter, New England, Mid North
Coast
Families Supporting Families
Inc
Phone: 0417 431 562
Web: www.familiessupportingfamilies.com
Service Description: Families Supporting
Families is providing opportunities for families
with children with special needs to exchange
ideas, information and experiences.
Fees: $10 per annum for families with a child
with a disability
Disability Access: Yes (meetings at accessible
venues)
Eligibility: Families or carers of children with
special needs. Up to 18 years.
Alternative Names: FSF
Macquarie/Newcastle
See Page 99
Disability Services
See Page 108
See Page 19
Hunter Genetics
See Page 108
Hunter Valley HACC
Development Project
See Page 17
See Page 87
See Page 109
See Page 29
Centre
See Page 19
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law
Office
Phone: 4929 5482 Fax: 02 4908 6150
Level 2, 55 Bolton St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Provides legal advice and
means-tested representation in civil matters. No
eligibility restrictions, Policy guidelines only. No
age or sex restrictions.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
Fees: Nil
Transport: Bus & Rail
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps-Lift-Auto DoorsAccessible Toilet)
Languages spoken: Interpreting Servicde
Health
See Page 13
See Page 19
See Page 8
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English Speaking Background)
See Page 19
Group
See Page 15
Disability Services
See Page 20
Centre Inc
See Page 20
See Page 8
Newcastle Visitor Information
Centre
Phone: 1800 654 558 Fax: 02 4929 6732
3 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.visitnewcastle.com.au
Service Description: General tourist information
but can also provide some disability specific
information.
Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm (Not open
Christmas or Good Friday)
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
See Page 21
Inc - Hunter Region
See Page 101
Impaired
See Page 101
Impaired
Disability Services
Support Unit
See Page 101
School
See Page 102
Totally & Permanently Disabled
Soldiers of Australia (TPI)
Phone: 4951 4876 Fax: 02 4953 8451
The Enterprise Centre, 76 Cowper St, Wallsend
2287
Web: www.tpi.asn.au
Service Description: Totally & Permanently
Disabled Soldiers of Australia (TPI) meets on the
third Thursday of each month commencing in
February.
Hours: Tues & Thurs 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fees: Varies depending on membership
Transport: N/A
Eligibility: Varies mainly Ex-service personel.
From 18 years.
Referral: Membership only
Alternative Names: TPI Association
Parent Organisation: Nil
See Page 40
Wallsend Stroke Recovery
Club
Phone: 4955 8044
Wallsend Diggers Club, Cowper St, Wallsend
2287
Mail to: C/- 8 Jubilee Rd, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: 3rd Friday outing /picnic &
visits to other Stroke Clubs
Hours: Meetings held Fridays 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fees: $13 Annually
Transport: Newcastle Community Transport
Disability Access: Yes (disabled toilets)
See Page 85
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Respite
Disability Services
Lower Hunter Flexible Respite
(Baptist Community Service)
See Page 22
Phone: 4962 8200 Fax: 02 4962 8240
Suite 2, 141 Brunker Rd, Adamstown 2289
Web: www.bcs.org.au
Service Description: Offers flexible and
responsive respite for carers of people with
disabilities and priority is given to ageing carers
of a person with a disability.
Referral: Referrals accepted annually throughout
September and October.
Macedonian Day Care
See Page 10
See Page 23
See Page 22
See Page 6
Centre
Mercy Day Centre
See Page 22
New Lake Peer Support Inc
Day Care Centre
Phone: 4963 6420 Fax: 02 4963 6568
Alice Ferguson Community Centre, 30 Caldwell
St, Merewether 2291
Web: www.newlake.com.au
Service Description: A service which provides
"out of home respite" for young adults with a
disability and their families. Care or assistance is
provided out of the home through involvement in
supported age appropriate leisure activities, in
group or individually. For example day bus trips,
sporting events, pictures, discos, art and craft
activities.
Hours: Varies according to needs
Disability Access: Yes (building fully
accessible)
Eligibility: From 18 to 64 years. Young adults
with a moderate to severe disability (18-64 years)
& living in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area.
Referral: Individual, carer or professional
LGA
See Page 12
- Hunter
See Page 3
Allawah Day Centre
See Page 12
See Page 22
See Page 22
Jesmond Friendship
Club/Neighbour Aid
See Page 22
Just Better Care
See Page 14
Centre
See Page 15
Office)
See Page 38
See Page 23
- Kidzlink
See Page 53
See Page 23
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Novacare
Phone: 1300 363 654 Fax: 02 4940 8919
Web: www.novacare.org.au
Service Description: Community based
services for older people including: Home Help
and Transportation, Respite Accommodation and
Day Care, Personal Care, Social activities and
outings.
Disability Access: Yes (Community Centre is a
new building which is fully accessible)
Area Served: Newcastle LGA; Port Stephens;
Lake Macquarie
Alternative Names: Newcastle Aged Care
(Wescott )
See Page 6
& Manning Regions
See Page 39
Centre
See Page 24
Carers Inc
See Page 24
Fellowship
Disability Services
Crossroads Christian
Fellowship for the Disabled
See Page 36
Inc - Hunter Region
See Page 39
Centre
See Page 19
Centre
See Page 15
See Page 19
Mercy Day Centre
See Page 23
See Page 115
Centre Inc
See Page 20
See Page 8
- Kidzlink
See Page 53
See Page 24
Club
See Page 114
Social / Recreation
See Page 87
Regional Office
See Page 60
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Disability Services
Newcastle Westlakes Social
Club Inc
Allawah Day Centre
Phone: 4926 3162 Fax: 02 4926 3162
St Johns Church Hall, Cnr Dawson & Parry Sts,
Cooks Hill 2300
Service Description: Social evening for people
aged 16+ with an intellectual disability.
Hours: Wednesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm (February November)
Fees: $5/night
Transport: Member to arrange own transport
Eligibility: Adults with an intellectual disability.
From 16 years.
Referral: Service provider, family member or
carer must accompany on first night
Parent Organisation: Ageing, Disability and
Home Care
AusPsych
See Page 12
See Page 105
Australian Pompe's
Association (APA)
See Page 41
Awabakal Aboriginal Services
See Page 102
Phone: 4962 2822 Fax: 02 4962 2889
64 Hannel St, Wickham 2293
Web: www.awabakal.org/
Service Description: Provide short to medium
term support to Aboriginal or TSI people with a
disability and their families. Provide brokerage
funds for goods and services on a short term
basis. Build the capacity of individuals to
maximise their independence and participation in
community life through skills building. Provides
cases management services and Peer Support
program. Eligibility: Up to 45 years. Hunter
Region, Aboriginal, Permanent disability, ongoing
moderate to high needs.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, toilets, parking)
Referral: Self, family, friends, health and welfare
services, medical practitioners and other
divisions of Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Coop Ltd. 0-45yo only.
Awabakal Disability Service
See Page 27
Phone: 4962 2822 Fax: 02 4962 2889
64 Hannell St, Wickham 2293
Service Description: Case
Management/Service Coordination, brokerage of
goods and services
Transport: Depending on need and capacity
Eligibility: Hunter Region, Aboriginal,
Permanent disability, ongoing moderate to high
needs. Up to 45 years.
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
See Page 40
See Page 85
Support Services
See Page 87
See Page 12
See Page 3
- Hunter
See Page 3
See Page 3
See Page 12
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See Page 10
See Page 22
Newcastle Inc
See Page 106
Bupa Waratah
See Page 3
Disability Services
Community Justice Centre
Phone: 1800 990 777 Fax: 02 8688 9616
Mail to: Locked Bag 5111, Parramatta 2124
Web: www.cjc.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Community Justice
Centres (CJCs) provide mediation and conflict
management services to help people resolve
their own disputes. Services are free,
confidential, voluntary, timely and easy to use.
Languages spoken: Greek; Spanish
Area Served: NSW
Parent Organisation: Department of Justice and
Attorney General
See Page 27
See Page 13
See Page 18
Connectability Australia Inc
Northern NSW
See Page 112
See Page 42
Network
See Page 106
Newcastle
See Page 103
See Page 107
See Page 16
Denison Court
See Page 4
See Page 96
Communities
See Page 96
See Page 54
Centrelink Mayfield
Support Group
See Page 103
See Page 103
See Page 112
See Page 4
Inc - Hunter Region
See Page 42
See Page 39
Domestic Assistance
See Page 28
See Page 10
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Disability Services
See Page 28
See Page 96
See Page 22
See Page 14
Families Supporting Families
Inc
Community Services)
See Page 113
See Page 103
Fernlea Hostel
See Page 4
Centre
See Page 22
See Page 8
HNEAHS
See Page 104
South Wales and ACT
Hunter Genetics
See Page 13
See Page 108
Service
See Page 10
Service Inc
See Page 13
See Page 108
See Page 109
Office
See Page 17
- Hunter
NSW
See Page 4
See Page 109
Day Care Centre
Hunter Valley HACC
Development Project
See Page 22
See Page 17
Home Maintenance
See Page 17
See Page 14
Region
See Page 99
See Page 87
See Page 14
See Page 109
(Uniting Care)
See Page 19
See Page 5
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Disability Services
See Page 29
See Page 5
Facility
See Page 22
Jesmond Friendship
Club/Neighbour Aid
See Page 22
See Page 6
(Baptist Community Service)
See Page 115
See Page 5
Macedonian Day Care
Centre
See Page 23
See Page 19
John Hunter Hospital-Social
Work
Phone: 4921 3710 Fax: 02 4921 3704
Lookout Road, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: General hospital social
work department
Hours: 7 days 9am-10pm, 10pm-9am on call
Just Better Care
See Page 14
See Page 5
Centre
See Page 15
Koombahla
See Page 5
See Page 10
See Page 109
Office)
See Page 38
Disability
See Page 8
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Maroba Terrace
See Page 6
Maroba
See Page 29
See Page 19
See Page 8
Mayfield Aged Care
See Page 6
See Page 11
See Page 6
Hospital
See Page 110
Mercy Day Centre
See Page 23
Services
See Page 15
See Page 17
See Page 11
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My Time
See Page 45
National Disability
See Page 100
Disability Services
Group
See Page 110
(Wescott )
See Page 6
See Page 97
Training
See Page 115
See Page 104
Wheels Inc
See Page 11
Newcastle Community
Transport Group Inc
& Manning Regions
See Page 30
See Page 39
Employment Programs
See Page 8
See Page 100
- Kidzlink
Options
See Page 53
See Page 97
See Page 23
See Page 100
See Page 9
Newcastle Westlakes Social
Club Inc
St John's Villa
See Page 117
See Page 6
See Page 9
Centre
Coast)
See Page 7
See Page 24
See Page 45
See Page 7
Novacare
See Page 116
Ostara PRA
See Page 111
See Page 16
See Page 11
See Page 21
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Disability Services
Stomal Therapy Consultant
Nurses
Unifam Counselling and
Mediation Service
Phone: 4921 3000 (pager)
Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights 2305
Referral: Contact above number for an
appointment
Phone: 4925 6000 Fax: 02 4926 5388
Web: www.unifamcounselling.org
Service Description: Specialist programs for
adults, children and young people to strengthen
and enhance relationships, families and lives.
Family law mediation, groups, parenting
seminars, parenting after separation, clinical
supervision. Specialist provider of keeping
contact family law intervention.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am–5pm; Thurs
12pm-8pm
Fees: Sliding Scale Contact office
Disability Access: Yes (toilets, ramp, lift.)
Referral: Self
TAD Disability Services
(Hunter)
See Page 40
NSW - Hunter
See Page 98
Counselling Service
See Page 10
Tinonee Gardens The
See Page 7
Tinonee Haven
See Page 7
See Page 114
See Page 47
See Page 40
See Page 7
Carers Inc
See Page 24
Fellowship
See Page 24
Wallsend Meals on Wheels
See Page 11
Club
See Page 114
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General Services
General Services
Accommodation
Adamstown Accommodation
Phone: 0431 721 158
67 Victoria St, Adamstown 2289
Service Description: Men 55+ independent
hostel accommodation
See Page 3
- Hunter
See Page 3
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal
Co-operative Ltd.
Phone: 4940 8103 Fax: 02 4940 8130
8 - 10 Hudson St, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Community Advancement
through Administration of Aboriginal projects and
services, medical and dental services, health and
aged care, disability and youth.
See Page 3
Bupa Waratah
See Page 3
Facility
See Page 3
See Page 96
Hunter-Manning
See Page 4
Co operative Housing Societies
Association of NSW
Phone: 4969 3492 Fax: 02 4961 2945
116 Belford St, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.chsloans.com.au
Service Description: The Co-operative Housing
Societies Association of NSW supports the work
of its component societies in sponsoring,
promoting and encouraging the development of
co-operative housing. The Association assists
low income earners in arranging low cost
housing finance to purchase homes.
Fees: Call for details
Area Served: NSW
Community Housing Division
Phone: 4925 6348 Fax: 02 4925 6390
2-6 Dick St, Newcastle West 2302
Web: www.housing.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Responsible for monitoring
& allocating funds for the community housing
sector
Compass Housing Services Co
Ltd
Phone: 4920 2600 Fax: 02 4961 5250
Suite 1, 44 Beaumont St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.compasshousing.org
Service Description: Social Affordable and
Aboriginal Housing
Hours: Head Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Newcastle: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am - 5pm, Tues 9am12pm
See Page 4
Denison Court
See Page 4
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Durungaling Hostel (AHL)
Phone: 4952 4062 Fax: 02 4957 8196
19 Spruce St, Lambton 2299
Service Description: Hostel for Aboriginal
students attending Tertiary Education or
University student, Training & Medical Transient
Fair Trading
Phone: 4925 7000 Fax: 02 4925 7028
Web: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: State Government
Department providing assistance to consumers
and traders as to their rights and responsibilities
in the marketplace. Business names, home
building, tenancy, strata, REVS, retirement
villages, residential parks, credit, business
licensing, information services.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Eligibility: All people requiring this type of
information
Referral: Self
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: Department of Services,
Technology and Administration
Faith Cottage
See Page 38
Fernlea Hostel
See Page 4
See Page 4
- Hunter
See Page 4
See Page 38
General Services
Housing NSW - Newcastle
Tenancy and Access Office
Phone: 1300 305 667 Fax: 02 4926 9350
Service Description: Social housing provider
that assists eligible applicants to source,
appropriate and affordable housing outcomes
and tenancy management.
Hours: Mon,Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
and Wed 1:00pm-4:30pm
Housing NSW
Phone: 4926 9333 Fax: 02 4926 9350
Service Description: Phone hours: Mon, Tue,
Thurs & Fri 8.30am - 5pm, Wed 1pm 5pmOffice hours (counter services): Mon, Tue,
Thurs & Fri8.30am - 4.30pm, Wed 1pm - 4.30pm
Referral: N/A
See Page 96
Hunter Tenants Advice and
Advocacy Service
Phone: 4969 7666 Fax: 02 4969 6088
5 William St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.tenants.org.au
Service Description: Service for private & public
rental tenants - Interviews by appointment only
Fees: Free
(Uniting Care)
See Page 5
Jenny McLeod Retirement
Village
See Page 5
Jenny's Place
See Page 38
See Page 5
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General Services
Mayfield Residential
See Page 5
Phone: 4968 3777, 0412 650 633
Service Description: Board & lodging for men
35+
Hours: 7 days - breakfast, 5 days - dinner
Fees: Board $280 forgnight, Room $90
Transport: Bus
Eligibility: Discount price after 2, 5, 10 Years.
Male Only.
Languages spoken: French
Koombahla
See Page 5
Office)
See Page 38
Disability
See Page 8
See Page 5
Facility
See Page 6
Maroba Terrace
See Page 6
Maroba
See Page 29
Matthew Talbot Centre
Phone: 4961 1411 Fax: 02 4962 1316
82 Hannell St, Wickham 2293
Service Description: Crisis transitional
supported accommodation
Fees: Crisis $25 per night (3 meals)
Eligibility: From 19 to 64 years. Male Only.
Referral: From other Community Services / self
referral (crisis)
Parent Organisation: St Vincent de Paul
See Page 6
Corporation
See Page 32
See Page 97
Newcastle City Mission
Counselling Service
Phone: 4940 0844 Fax: 02 4915 3698
Web: www.newcastlecitymission.org.au
Service Description: Gambling Counselling
Service
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Fees: Free
Eligibility: Problem gambler of Famliy of a
problem gambler
Parent Organisation: Wesley Newcastle City
Mission
Mayfield Aged Care
See Page 6
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General Services
Newcastle Youth
Accommodation Services Ltd
Phone: 4950 9502 Fax: 02 4950 9402
20 Morehead St, Lambton 2299
Web: www.nyasl.org
Service Description: Medium to Long term
Youth Accommodation aged between 15-21
Years. External Support. Information and
Referral. Free distribution of the weekly Vacancy
List (for rentals in the private real estate area).
Crisis refuge 15-21 years, Living Skills program
Hours: Office Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
Refuge 24 hours 7 days
Fees: Residential accommodation costs for
medium to long term accommodation
Eligibility: Homeless or at risk of homlessness,
disadvantaged. From 15 to 21 years.
Referral: Self, other service providers, Health
Professionals, Schools, Welfare, Parents
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Youth
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Salvation Army Clulow Court
Phone: 4963 6616 Fax: 02 4963 7063
Service Description: Women's Refuge
Hours: Emergency Accommodation 8:00am8:00pm
Fees: Rent is required
& Manning Regions
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Options
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St John's Villa
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Oasis Bridge Youith Family
D&A Program
Phone: 4969 8066 Fax: 02 4965 3295
67 Cleary St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.salvos.org.au
Service Description: Assessment and
Residential Rehabilitation for addictions - alcohol,
drugs and gambling
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Transport: Close to Hamilton Train Station
Parent Organisation: The Salvation Army
St Vincent De Paul Society
Ostara PRA
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Phone: 4967 6277 Fax: 02 4967 6233
Service Description: Self-care accommodation
for financially disadvantaged University or TAFE
students at Tighes Hill (Newcastle)
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(Wescott )
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Ronald McDonald House
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Supported Accommodation
Oasis Hunter
Children's Refuge
Phone: 4969 8066 Fax: 02 4969 8073
116-118 Hannell St, Wickham 2293
accommodation
Eligibility: People who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness, requiring support and/or case
managment. From 18 to 25 years.
Alternative Names: Salvation Army Supported
Accommodation
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The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre
Phone: 4961 6129 Fax: 02 4961 4038
Web: www.salvationarmy.org.au
Service Description: Managed Program &
Service incl crisis accommodation, full board for
men accepting referrals from gov and non-gov
agencies and self referrals. Following initial
assessment interview, a placement may be
offered in this case managed program offering
counselling, living skill and positive lifestyle
courses, accommodation advise and referral to
rehabilitation programs for drug & alcohol abuse.
Hours: Referrals between 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fees: Yes
Transport: Bus route 104, 204
Disability Access: No (Stairs)
Eligibility: Assessment interview by
appointment. From 18 to 65 years. Male Only.
Referral: Self or agency by phone
NSW - Hunter
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Tinonee Gardens The
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Tinonee Haven
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Association)
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Counselling
ACON Health
Phone: 4927 6808 Fax: 02 4927 6485
129 Maitland Rd, Islington 2296
Web: www.acon.org.au
Service Description: Promoting the health and
wellbeing of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender persons, people living with
HIV/AIDS, sex workers and injecting drug users
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp into building and
disability toilet)
Referral: Agency or self referral
Al-Anon Family Groups
(including Alateen)
Phone: 4969 3889
Mail to: P O Box 217, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia
Service Description: A fellowship offering
support and friendship for families and friends of
problem drinkers, including young people who
are eligible for their own meetings (Alateen).
Weekly meetings are held at various times in
various locations and last 1 1/2 hours.
Anonymity is protected by using first names only.
Hours: 7 days, 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees: No fees are required, however small
donations are accepted to cover costs
Eligibility: Anyone whose life has been affected
by someone else's drinking
AusPsych
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Beresfield Community Health
Centre
Phone: 4966 4735 Fax: 02 4966 1363
Cnr Ogilvie & Lawson Ave, Beresfield 2322
Mail to: Lawson Ave, Beresfield 2322
Service Description: For Lower Hunter referrals
intake 4931 2003
Fees: Nil
Transport: Bus
Parent Organisation: Lower Hunter CHC
Palliative Care Service
Phone: 4921 1900 Fax: 02 4921 1952
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.mater.net.au/medicalservices/palliative/
Service Description: This is a 24 hour 7 day per
week nursing and medical service that provides
pain & sympton management & terminal care for
people with a life limiting illness. The service
covers an approximate 20km radius from the
Mercy Hospice, Waratah. The allied health
service provides a Monday to Friday support
service.
Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week for patients
registered with the service
Eligibility: Palliative care is the management of
patients with active, progressive, far-advanced
disease for whom the prognosis is limited and
the focus of care is the quality of life.
Referral: GP/Medical Specialist
Languages spoken: Access to Interpreter
Service through HNEHealth Interpreter service
Alternative Names: Newcastle Pallative Care
Service (Mater Hosiptal)
Parent Organisation: Little Company of Mary
Health Care
General Services
Catholic Care
Phone: 4979 1172 Fax: 02 4961 6710
Service Description: Marriage education
Hours: Appointment only
Fees: Advised on application
Transport: Public transport available
Eligibility: Nil
Referral: Nil
Alternative Names: A corporate section of
Catholic Care Social Services
Parent Organisation: Diocese of Maitland
Newcastle
CatholicCare Counselling and
Family Services
Phone: 4979 1172 Fax: 02 4961 6710
Service Description: Counselling and family
services. Individual Family and Relationship
Counselling, ACCESS Programs Newcastle,
Marriage and Relationship Education Program
Fees: Income based
Transport: Public Transport - bus at front door
and train very close by
Referral: None
Parent Organisation: Diocese of Maitland
Newcastle
Centrelink Mayfield
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Children's Court
Phone: 4915 5200 Fax: 02 4915 5201
19-23 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Children's Court
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm
Fees: nil
Eligibility: NA. Up to 18 years.
Referral: NA
Attorney General
Christians against Poverty,
Oxford Falls Group
Phone: 9972 8700; 1300 227 000
Web: www.capaust.org
Service Description: A charity that is releasing
Australians from debt and poverty through
professional and confidential debt-counselling,
practical services and financial education. CAP
will help anyone free of charge facing hardship
as a result of financial difficulty.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Fees: Donations welcome
Transport: We come to you
Eligibility: Live within local area
Referral: Self referral - appointment necessary
Area Served: Manly; Warringah
Alternative Names: CAP Australia
Community Aged Care
Services
Phone: 4985 5715 Fax: 02 4985 5702
West Wing Rankin Park Unit Lookout Rd, New
Lambton 2305
Service Description: Community Aged Care
Services
Fees: Free
Referral: Referrals through Referral Information
Centre (RIC) 4925 7990
Health Service
General Services
Families with Adolescents
Support
Phone: 4979 8504 Fax: 02 4951 4035
Service Description: Program to support
adolescents, their families, parenting information,
education referral and support. Adolescent,
family and relationship counselling
Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 4:30pm
Fees: Assessed individually - affodability
Transport: Bus stop close by
Disability Access: Yes (accessible for those
with a disability)
Eligibility: Adolescents families, parents and
those significant to adolescents
Referral: Assessed by intake and appropriate
service allocated
Centre
Family Planning NSW Hunter
Phone: 4929 4485 Fax: 02 4926 2029
Web: www.fpnsw.org.au
Service Description: Sexual and reproductive
health - Clinical health promotion
Hours: Mon: 9am-4.30pm, Tues: 9am-5.30pm,
Wed: 8.30am-5.30pm, Thurs: 9am-5.30pm, Fri:
8.30am-4.30pm. Youth Drop In Clinics: Tues &
Wed: 12pm-5.30pm
Fees: Voluntary Annual
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled access)
Eligibility: Nil
Referral: Self
Parent Organisation: Family Planning NSW
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General Services
HNE Mater Mental Health
Service
Hunter Gambling Counselling
Service
Phone: 4033 5000 Fax: 02 4033 5006
Service Description: Mental Health Service
inpatient psychiatric care.
Hours: 24 hours 7 days
Transport: Public transport - Bus 226, Train
station - Waratah
Referral: Phone 1800 655 085
Languages spoken: Multiple
Parent Organisation: Hunter New england
Local health District
Phone: 4033 4927, 4033 4926 Fax: 02 4927
1398
2/956, Hunter St, Newcastle West 2302
Mail to: P O Box 2274, DANGAR 2309
Service Description: Gambling couselling
services for individuals, couples and families.
Available to problem gamblers and also those
affected by someone else's gambling. Outreach
services provided in both Salamander Bay and
Raymond Terrace. Outreach Free Drop In
Support groups each month.
Fees: Free service
Transport: Public bus service runs up Darby
Street
Disability Access: Yes (Access via the side of
the building)
Eligibility: Experiencing the affects of problem
gambling
Referral: Contact the service
Area Served: Newcastle, Port Stephens
Parent Organisation: Mission Australia
Hunter Aboriginal Children's
Services
Phone: 1300 874 231 Fax: 02 4961 3499
1 Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill 2297
Web: www.hunteracs.org.au
Service Description: Aboriginal Foster Care
Agency
Hours: Wed 12pm-5pm, all other days 9am-5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Elevator and disable
toilet)
Hunter Genetics
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Hunter Integrated Pain Service
(HIPS)
Phone: 4922 3434 Fax: 02 4922 2438
Royal Newcastle Centre, John Hunter Campus,
New Lambton 2305
Web: www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/pain
Service Description: Referral required
Eligibility: Restricted to clients living within the
Hunter New England Area Health Service
Referral: Medical referral and Patient Screen
Questionnarie required (available to download
from website). Referrals fax to: 02 4922 3900
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General Services
Hunter Prostate Cancer
Alliance
Jesmond Friendship
Club/Neighbour Aid
Phone: 1800 881 826 Fax: 02 4968 2953
22 Turton Rd, Waratah 2298
Mail to: PO Box 298, WARATAH 2298
Web: hpca.org.au
Service Description: Charity providing
awareness, information and support on prostate
cancer. Offering free prostate cancer information
and counselling for men and their families.
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, access, toilet)
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Hunter Women's Centre
Phone: 4968 2511 Fax: 02 4968 2975
Cnr Industrial Dr, and Avon St, Mayfield 2304
Service Description: Provides individual
counselling, therapeutic groups, legal advice and
special interest groups and activities. Target
women experiencing: depression, domestic
violence, long term effects of sexual assault,
adult survivors of childhood sexual assault,
sexuality issues and relationship issues.
Fees: Most services free or low cost
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp and accessible
toilet)
Eligibility: Women. Female Only.
Referral: Self referral, Agency referral
Area Served: Hunter
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Lambton Child and Family
Phone: 4016 4885
appointment
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Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter
Phone: 4940 2000 Fax: 02 4940 2010
24A Bryant St, Tighes Hill 2297
Web: www.lifeline.org.au
Service Description: Telephone counselling
service for people in crisis. Provides information
and referral, corporate and community training.
Personal counselling for 18 years and above and
Financial Counselling service. Suicide
prevention services.
Fees: One off fee of $30 for personal counseling
appointments. Financial counseling free
Referral: Not needed
Languages spoken: Telephone interpreter
service available if required
Area Served: Hunter;
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Jesmond Adolescent & Family
Counsellor
Phone: 4979 8503 Fax: 02 4951 4035
Service Description: Adolescent and family
counselling service
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Margaret Jurd College
General Services
Phone: 4951 7314 Fax: 02 4951 7396
272 Sandgate Rd, Shortland 2307
Web: www.mjlc.com.au
Service Description: Alternative Education
Service for Years 9 & 10 inclusive of School
Certificate.
Hours: Mon - Fri 24 hours
Fees: $20 per week for Education Program,
Boarding Fees $97 per week
Referral: Phone for a referral package
Parent Organisation: Uniting Church in
Australia
Phone: 4969 6767 (24 hr phoneline)
Web: www.naoz.org.au
Service Description: 12 Step support group for
people recovering from drug addiction
Hours: Mon - Sun
Fees: Free
Referral: Self
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie
Dementia Advisory Service
See Page 45
Phone: 4985 5715 Fax: 02 4985 5702
West Wing Rankin Park Unit, Lookout Rd, New
Lambton 2305
Mail to: Locked Bag 1, Hunter Region Mail
Centre, Hunter Region MC 2310
Service Description: Service for people with
dementia, carers and service providers,
counselling, consultancy service.
Referral: Referrals through Referral Information
Centre (RIC) 02 4925 7990
Health
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McAuley Outreach Service
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4961 6642
Service Description: Professional alcohol and
other drugs (AOD) counselling service usually
through home visits to assist parent(s) to
decrease AOD use. To minimise harm
associated with AOD abuse in families by
assisting parents of young children to set/achieve
goals to support maintenance of a healthy
lifestyle. To link families with appropriate
health/other services. Improvement in parenting
skills. Periodic parenting support, education
through group programs.
Fees: Nil
Eligibility: Parents with children under 12 where
AOD use has affected family functioning.
Contact service for further requirements.
Services
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Narcotics Anonymous NSW
Hunter Valley
Counselling Service
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Hospital
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Newcastle Pregnancy Support
Service Inc
Phone: 4927 0131 Fax: 02 4927 0131
2/2 Market St, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: P O Box 226, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.pregnancysupport.com.au
Service Description: 24 hour Telephone
Support; Face to Face Appointments; After
Hours appointments available; Post Abortion
Support; Pregnancy Testing; Home/Hospital
Visits; Education Programs. All programs FREE
Hours: Tues Thurs Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fees: Free service
Parent Organisation: Pregnancy Help Australia
Ltd
D&A Program
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Pacific Clinic Newcastle Sexual
Health Service
Phone: 4016 4536 Fax: 02 4016 4535
Service Description: Screening and treatment
for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV,
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Condoms, Lube, and
counselling services availble.
Hours: Mon, Thur, Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm, Tue
9:00am - 12:30pm, Wed 10:00am - 4:30pm
Fees: Services are free and confidential.
Transport: Bus or Train, Free shuttle bus
Referral: Self referral and provider referrals.
Medicare card not required.
Languages spoken: Translations available
Alternative Names: Sexual Health Clinic Royal
Newcastle Hospital
Health Service
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General Services
Relationships Australia, Hunter
Phone: 4940 1500 Fax: 02 4961 6497
4-6 Heddon Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.relationships.com.au
Service Description: - Counselling for families,
couples & individuals re pre-marriage, marriage,
divorce and support after separation, problems in
blended families, singles with difficulty in
relationships, people with psychosexual
problems. - Childrens Contact Service for
supervised visits and changeovers.Relationships Education Program- Training for
professionals in topics such as group leadership
and counselling. Counselling is conducted at
Raymond Terrace, Maitland, Gosford, Wyong
and Broadmeadow.
Hours: Mon and Fri 9am-5pm. Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday 9 - 8 PM
Fees: Sliding scale of fees based on income.
Referral: Not required.
Area Served: Hunter, Central Coast
Parent Organisation: Relationships Australia
(NSW)
Salvation Army Community
Welfare Centre
Phone: 4929 2300 Fax: 02 4926 4479
Service Description: Appointment required.
Food, financial counselling, clothing & furniture
and counselling
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm 3:30pm. Thurs 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm 3:30pm
Employment Programs
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Service (PAS)
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Sexual Assault Service HNEH
Southern
Phone: 4924 6333 Fax: 02 4924 6034
3rd Floor, Harker Building, Wallsend Health
Services Longworth Ave, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/hph
Service Description: Offer counselling following
sexual assault to adults, children and non
offending caregivers. Offer professional
consultation, community education and medical
examinations following a sexual assault
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am -5:00pm
Fees: Nil
Referral: All referral sources accepted, however
preferable for the client to speak to the intake
counsellor.
SIDS & Kids Hunter Region
Phone: 4969 3171 (24 hrs) Fax: 02 4969 3170
78 Stewart Ave (Cnr Kemp St), Hamilton South
2303
Web: www.sidsandkids.org/hunter
Service Description: Drop in centre & 24 hr
support for family following death of baby or child
(any cause)
Fees: Nil
Referral: Self referral or Health Professional
St Vincent de Paul Society
(Maitland - Newcastle Diocese)
Phone: 4967 6277 Fax: 02 4967 6233
Diocesan Office, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.vinnies.org.au
Service Description: The St Vincent de Paul
Society through its Centres provide services
such as - home visitation; hospital visitation;
welfare centres; and special works such as
hostels for the homeless, and self help programs.
Regional contacts throughout the Hunter.
Hours: Centres - 9am to 4pm
Eligibility: Aged and frail aged people, people
with financial difficulties, people with disabilities,
homeless people
Area Served: Hunter
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General Services
State Training Services
Phone: 4974 8570 Fax: 02 4925 2139
Level 1/117 Bull St, Newcastle West 2302
Mail to: Locked Bag 542, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.training.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Vocational and Training
Advisory Service for apprentices and trainees
Parent Organisation: NSW Department of
Education and Communities
Health Centre
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Stomal Therapy Consultant
Nurses
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TAFE Counselling Unit
(Hamilton Campus)
Phone: 4969 9418 Fax: 02 4961 5344
Hamilton Campus 91 Parry St, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: Locked Bag 29, Hamilton DC 2303
Web: www.tafe.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Counselling Service for
students and prospective students of TAFE
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5pm
Church of God Inc.
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Counselling Service
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The Wollotuka Institute
Phone: 4921 6863 Fax: 02 4921 6985
University of Newcastle, University Drive,
Callaghan 2308
Mail to: Birabahn Building, The University of
Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au/wollotuka
Service Description: The education programs
within the School can support a student from
bridging programs like Yapug through to
postgraduate studies at Umulliko Indigenous
Higher Education Centre. Indigenous academics
present content with Indigenous perspectives
through courses at Wollotuka.Wollotuka
Indigenous Support Unit offers a range of
services to provide assistance to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students studying in all
programs across the University. The Support
Unit has also formed a unique partnership with
the Discipline of Indigenous Health within the
Faculty of Health to provide support to
Indigenous Medical students.
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Mediation Service
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University Counselling Service
Phone: 4921 5801 Fax: 02 4921 7066
Hunter Building University Drive, Callaghan 2308
Mail to: Mail Box 33 University Drive, Callaghan
2308
Web:
www.newcastle.edu.au/services/counselling
Service Description: Service for University of
Newcastle Students only
Fees: Free
Referral: Not required
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Wallsend Family Support
Service
Phone: 4951 6532 Fax: 02 4951 8544
7 Alexander St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Family support service
which offers personal support, counselling and
education for families at risk. Its aim is to prevent
family breakdown. Offers both one-to-one work
with individual families and group activities.
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Family Support
Services Inc
Wesley Counselling
Phone: 4940 0844 Fax: 02 4915 3698
Service Description: Free counselling for
people affected by problem gambling - clients
and families. General and Relationship
counselling provided.
Fees: Fees for general counselling from $40
Parent Organisation: Wesley Newcastle City
Mission
Wesley Mission McKenzie
Centre
Phone: 4969 4761 Fax: 02 4915 3646
16 Wood St, Newcastle West 2302
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.wesleynewcastle.org.au
Service Description: Emergency relief
assistance - EAPA vouchers (electricity / gas),
food parcels, food vouchers, petrol vouchers,
chemist vouchers for scripts
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9.30am - 12pm - by
appointment only
Referral: None required
Service
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General Services
Health Centre
Al-anon & Al-ateen Family
Groups
See Page 16
Phone: 4344 6939
Web: www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia/
Service Description: A worldwide organisation
that offers a self help recovery program for
families and friends of alcoholics whether or not
the alcoholic seeks help or even recognises the
existence of a drinking problem. Groups held at
Kincumber, Woy Woy, Wyong, Gorokan,
Wyoming and Bateau Bay.Mon
10.30 am
Kincumber - Uniting Church, Cnr Avoca &
Kalluma Road ;Mon 11.00 am
Gorokan Gospel Hall, Corner Gilbert & Manuka Parade
;Tues 7.00 pm
Wyong - Uniting Church,
Watanobbi Road (cottage at rear) ; Tues
7.00 pm Mardi - Woodbury Park Community
Centre, Woolmer's CresTues 8.00 pm
Wyoming - Church of Christ, Henry Parry
Drive ; Wed 12.15 pm
Bateau Bay Banksia Community Centre, Sir Joseph Banks
Drive ;Thur
7.00 pm
Ettalong - Uniting
Church Hall, Picnic Pde, Ettalong Beach ; Thurs
12.30 pm Ettalong - Uniting Church Hall,
Picnic Pde, Ettalong Beach ;Fri
10.30 am
Wyong - Room 5, Wyong Neighbourhood
Centre, Alison Road ;Sat
10.00 am
Wyong - Uniting Church, Watanobbi Rd
(cottage at rear);Sat 2.00 pm
Woy Woy Group therapy Room,(near kiosk), Woy Woy
Hospital ;Sun 7.00 pm
Ettalong - Uniting
Church Hall, Picnic Pde, Ettalong Beach ;For
Group contacts ring: Umina: 4342 2295
Ettalong: 4344 6939 Wyong: 4390 7413
Berkely Vale: 4334 1448
Hours: Meetings last for one and a half hours.
Fees: No dues or fees required
Eligibility: Open to anyone has been affected by
someone else's drinking. Alateen is for younger
people affected by another's drinking.
Alternative Names: Alateen
Workcover New South Wales
Phone: 4921 2900 Fax: 02 4940 8558
Web: www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Workcover New South
Wales, Advice
Disability Access: Yes (life)
Education
Aboriginal Community Liaison
Officer
Phone: 4904 3934 Fax: 02 4904 3950
Cnr Brunker and Glebe Rds, Adamstown 2289
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.det.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Link between home and
school, home and pre-school
Eligibility: Families and students of Aboriginal
Torres Strait Islander descent
Parent Organisation: Department of Education
and Communities
ACON Health
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Adult Migrant English Program
Phone: 4930 2954 Fax: 02 4930 2957
Service Description: Adult Migrant English
Program;
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: TAFE NSW
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General Services
ALESCO Learning Centre
Arts & Media Faculty
Phone: 4926 1113 Fax: 02 4926 2941
100 Laman St, Cooks Hill 2300
Web: www.weahunter.com.au
Service Description: Registered and Accredited
non government school specifically designed for
the inclusion of those young people who have
been unable to complete studies in mainstream
schools.
Hours: 8.30am-3.00pm
Fees: $50 annually
Transport: Bus train, ferry pass applications
available
Referral: Open
Area Served: Hunter
Alternative Names: Recharge
Parent Organisation: WEA Hunter
Phone: 4929 0333 Fax: 02 4929 0355
Service Description: Courses from certificate to
Advanced Diploma level in Music Business &
Music Technology, Graphic Design & Pre-Press,
Fashion Design, Clothing Production & Millinery.
These courses are also held at Newcastle
Campus, Tighes Hill.
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Fees: variable
Transport: On bus route and close to Hamilton
rail station
Eligibility: Nil
Parent Organisation: TAFE NSW – Hunter
Institute
Alpha Toastmasters Club
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Phone: 4955 5011
Newcastle Panthers, cnr King & Union Sts,
NEWCASTLE 2300
Web: www.alphatoastmasters.org.au
Service Description: Toastmasters help
members become more confident in front of an
audience. Doing the program helps all who
participate become better leaders and more
confident speakers. The club meets every
Monday at Newcastle Panthers between 6.45pm
and 9.15pm.
Hours: Every Monday from 6.45pm - 9.15pm.
Transport: Venue has car park, on bus route
Disability Access: Yes (Lift from car park,
ground floor access)
Parent Organisation: Toastmasters
International
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Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd
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Service
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School Care (OOSH)
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Black Hill Public School
Phone: 4930 3137 Fax: 02 4930 3105
408 Blackhill Rd, Black Hill 2322
Service Description: Education for K-6.P&C
Association in operation.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.00pm (through school
term)
Area Served: Cessnock (Black Hill)
Parent Organisation: Department of Education
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Breast Cancer Institute of
Australia
Phone: 4925 3022 Fax: 02 4925 3068
Suite 2/227 Darby St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.bcia.org.au
Service Description: Fundraising for clinical
trials research for the treatment and prevention
of breast cancer
Parent Organisation: Australia and New
Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group
Brighton House (Mercy
Community Services)
Phone: 4927 5265 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: Service for men who are
ready to take responsibiity for their own rcover a
chance to sustain and enjoy a drug free lifestyle
in a supportive and friendly environment. The
house can accommodate up to 5 men at any one
time and is siutatedin inner Newcastle and
central to AA/NA meetings and other supports.
Fees: Rent is charged at Public Housing rates
Transport: No transport assistance available
Eligibility: A commitment to a 12 step program
of recover which incorporates NA or AA
meetings, one meeting per day for the first 30
days and then 4 meetings per week thereafter.
From 18 years. Male Only.
Referral: (02) 4961 2686
Services
General Services
Cancer Council Kotara Shop
Phone: 4965 5171 Fax: 02 4952 2604
Shop 106, Westfield, Cnr Park Av and Northcott
Dr, Kotara 2289
Mail to: PO Box 388, Kotara 2289
Web: www.cancercouncil.com.au
Service Description: Retail outlet for range of
skin cancer prevention products and for the
provision of cancer related information.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm,Thurs 9am-9pm,
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4 pm
Area Served: Hunter
Carer Assist
Phone: 4968 9268 Fax: 02 4960 8125
Unit 5, 161 Maitland Rd, Mayfield 2304
Mail to: PO BOX 51, Mayfield 2304
Web: carerassist.org.au
Service Description: For the carers of people
who have a mental illness - their family
members, partners and friends. We provide
information, education, support and advocacy,
and are here to talk to when it all gets too much.
We provide our service by phone, or in person at
our office or elsewhere.
Fees: Nil
Transport: Bus routes 100, 104, 106, 107, 111,
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Disability Access: Yes (Poor toilet access)
Eligibility: None
Referral: Self refer or any organisation
Area Served: Hunter Region; New England
Parent Organisation: Schizophrenia Fellowship
of NSW Inc
Newcastle Inc
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Cystic Fibrosis NSW
Regional Office
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General Services
DALE (Young Mothers
Program)
Greek Cypriot Community
Organisation
Phone: 4949 2949 Fax: 02 4949 2948
98 Georgetown Rd, Waratah 2298
Service Description: Program, with on-site
creche facility to assist pregnant teenagers and
teenage mothers to continue their secondary
education.
Fees: $5 per day, maximum of $15 pw (includes
creche)
Transport: Mini bus pick up from designated
point in Newcastle available if needed
Eligibility: Pregnant teenagers and Teenage
mothers. From 13 to 19 years. Female Only.
Parent Organisation: St Philips Christian
Education Foundation
Phone: 4969 2449 Fax: 02 4961 5192
Mail to: 14 Silsoe St, HAMILTON 2303
Service Description: Support group for the
Greek Cypriot community
Communities
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Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace
Relations (Indigneous
Education)
Phone: 4974 1780 Fax: 02 4974 1785
Shop 1, 24 Beaumont St, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: PO Box 627, Charlestown 2290
Web: www.deewr.gov.au
Service Description: Information on indigenous
education and training programs, preschool to
post school
Diabetic Education Centre
Phone: 4016 4666 Fax: 02 4016 4667
Newcastle Community Health Centre, 670
Hunter St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Other Centres at Belmont,
Maitland, Wallsend, Toronto, Kurri, Cessnock,
Salamander Bay, Karuah, Nelsons Bay
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm (for
appointments)
Referral: GP referral required
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Greek Macedonian Community
Organisation
Phone: 4952 7993
Mail to: 42 Watson St, NEW LAMBTON 2305
Service Description: Support group for the
Greek Macedonian community.
Languages spoken: Greek; Macedonian
Macquarie/Newcastle
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Hamilton South Public School
See Page 99
Harm Minimisation Program
Phone: 4016 4519 Fax: 02 4016 4516
Newcastle Community Health Centre, 670
Hunter St, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: Newcastle Community Health Centre,
670 Hunter Street, Newcastle 2300
Email: KennethO'[email protected]
Web: www.hunter.health.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Provide Clean Injecting
Equipment; Brief Intervention; Education and
Sharps Disposal;
Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm Mon-Fri. Vending
machine available 24hrs at Wood St Newcastle
West
Fees: None
Area Served: Hunter (22 outlets)
Alternative Names: Needle Syringe Program
(NSP)
Parent Organisation: Drug and Alcohol Clinical
(DACS)
Region
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House With No StepsIndependent Living Support
Initiative
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Hunter Community College
Phone: 4952 9115 Fax: 02 4956 1720
Cnr Cameron St and Lambton Rd,
Broadmeadow 2292
Web: www.hcc.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: HCC is a not for profit
community based provider of adult learning and
is a Nationally Accredited Registered Training
Organisation (RTO) Courses and workshops
include: photography, sport & fitness, living and
working sustainably, personal enrichment i.e. art,
painting, craft, music, cooking, gardening, DYI
and relaxation. Languages as well as vocational
and business related courses like computing,
finance, public speaking, marketing, medical,
keyboarding, and small business management
Fees: Varies depending on course
Transport: Public transport access via Lambton
Road
Disability Access: Yes (Most facilities are
accessible. Enrolment form allows for
notification of special needs.)
Referral: Centrelink fund places in vocational
courses if eligibilty is met
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General Services
Hunter Institute of Mental
Health
Phone: 4924 6900 Fax: 02 4924 6901
James Fletcher Hospital, 72 Watt St, Newcastle
2300
Web: www.himh.org.au
Service Description: We provide programs to
increase the level of understanding of mental
illnesses in the community.We provide programs
for teachers and others who work with children to
assist them to understand how they can foster
the knowledge and skills for good mental health
throughout life.We undertake programs to reduce
the stigma associated with mental illnesses and
to encourage individuals to seek help if they
experience social or emotional distress and
undertake suicide prevention programs across
Australia.We provide programs for organisations
to assist them to promote mental health and to
reduce the impact that mental illnesses have on
their workforce.
Hunter New England
Population Health (HNEPH)
Phone: 4924 6477 Fax: 02 4924 6490
Web: www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/hneph/
Service Description: Health Promotion,
Environmental & General Health, Public Health,
Health Protection,
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5:00pm. After hours
via John Hunter Hospital
Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor only)
Languages spoken: Only languages, other than
English, spoken by professional full time staff
Area Served: Hunter Region (Council, Health/
HACC regions from which you would expect to
draw most users of the service)
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Hunter TAFE Purrimaibahn
Aboriginal Education and
Training Unit
Phone: 4923 7466 Fax: 02 4923 7932
Hunter Institute of Technology, Maitland Rd,
Tighes Hill 2297
Web: www.hunter.tafe.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Assists Aboriginal
students and individuals, groups & organisations
in education and training
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Kooragang Wetlands
Rehabilitation Project
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Leukaemia Foundation
Phone: 4960 9828 Fax: 02 4960 9698
Gnd Floor, 260 Maitland Rd, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.leukaemia.org.au
Service Description: Provides support /
services for patients and families with leukaemia
and other blood related diseases
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:pm
Fees: Nil
Transport: Available for Patients to treatment
centres
Referral: None needed
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School Care (OOSH)
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MBA Newcastle Group Training
Phone: 4979 0170 Fax: 02 4950 9311
165 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Mail to: Box 266, Hunter Region MC 2310
Web: www.mbagtp.com.au
Service Description: Specialises in placing
people into apprenticeships and traineeships
within the building industry.
Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
Transport: Transport is required to various
locations in the region
Area Served: Hunter
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Mental Health Carers ARAFMI
NSW Inc
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Phone: 4961 2842 Fax: 02 4961 6952
22 Stewart Avenue, Hamilton East 2303
Web: www.arafmihunter.org
Service Description: To provide counselling,
support information and educational programs to
carers and family members of people with a
mental illness.
Fees: Membership fee $20 per year, conc ession
$5
Disability Access: Yes (Through the back
entrance)
Area Served: Hunter;
Alternative Names: Hunter Branch
Parent Organisation: ARAFMI NSW
Incorporated
Disability
Hunter Valley
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National Disability
See Page 100
Office)
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Newcastle Art School
Phone: 4929 0345 Fax: 02 4929 0355
Service Description: Courses from certificate to
advanced diploma in Fine Arts (including
painting, drawing, sculpture, photography,
printmaking & ceramics) and Media Arts
(including screen, multimedia, communication
and media) and short courses including photo
shop.
Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Fees: variable
Transport: On bus route and close to Wickham
and Civic rail stations
Eligibility: Nil
Parent Organisation: TAFE NSW – Hunter
Institute
General Services
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- Kidzlink
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Ostara PRA
See Page 16
Health Service
See Page 133
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Newcastle Calvary Mater
Prostate Cancer Support
Group
Employment Programs
Phone: 4928 1340
Conference Building Maryland Multipurpose
Centre, 207 Maryland Drive, Maryland 2287
Mail to: 176 Tudor St, Hamilton 2303
Web: www.hunterprostatesupport.org
Service Description: Meetings (2nd Tuesday
2pm - 4pm) at Maryland Multipurpose Centre,
207 Maryland Drive Maryland
Fees: Nil
Alternative Names: Mater Prostate Cance
Support Group
Parent Organisation: Prostate Cancer
Foundation of Australia
Newcastle Melanoma Unit
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Inc - Hunter Region
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Southern
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Impaired Children
Phone: 4985 0100 Fax: 02 4985 0101
Mater Institute, Cnr Edith & Platt Sts, Waratah
2298
Service Description: Provides information,
support and treatment of melanoma.
Referral: Medical referral for doctors or self
referral for nurses
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St John Ambulance Australia
(NSW)
Phone: 4952 8188 Fax: 02 4956 2247
1b Court St, Adamstown 2289
Web: www.stjohnnsw.com.au
Service Description: First Aid Training, Kits and
Equipment, Restocking, Volunteers
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm
Transport: Within easy walking distance from
Adamstown railway station and bus routes.
Parking is available on premises.
Area Served: Hunter Region; North Coast AHS
Student Support Services
Phone: 4926 1113 Fax: 02 4926 2941
Service Description: Service available to
enrolled students whilst attending a WEA Hunter
course to provide greater access to education
and training in a quality supportive environment.
Fees: Free for fee paying courses
Transport: Close to public transport.
Disability Access: Yes (Access ramp, ground
floor location, toilet)
Impaired
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Impaired
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General Services
TAFE NSW - Faculty of Career
Skills Education - Literacy &
Numeracy
Phone: 4969 9457 Fax: 02 4961 5344
Hamilton Campus 91 Parry St, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: Locked Bag 29, NEWCASTLE 2300
Service Description: Basic language, literarcy
and numeracy courses at TAFE. Plus
customerised commercial courses that are
located within enterprises
Parent Organisation: TAFENSW - Hunter
Institute
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Support Unit
See Page 101
TAFE- Hamilton
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Disabilities Unit
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School
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The Olive Branch Cafe - Oasis
Hunter
Phone: 4969 8066 Fax: 02 4969 8073
116-118 Hannell St, Wickham 2293
Service Description: Salvation Army Vocational
training & employment service.
Disability Access: Yes (Accessible toilets/cafe
access)
Eligibility: Unemployed young people. From 16
to 25 years.
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U3A Inc (Hunter)
See Page 9
University of Newcastle School of Education
General Services
Service
See Page 60
Employment
Abstudy Team Hunter
See Page 40
Phone: 132 317 Fax: 02 9208 6598
Local Centre link Office, 279 King St, Newcastle
West 2302
Service Description: Appointments 13 1021
WEA Equity Centre
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Phone: 4926 1113 Fax: 02 4926 2941
Service Description: English Language,
Literacy and Numeracy courses available,
including Certificates in Spoken and Written
English, Learners Licence Preparation, Essay
Writing and Study Skills and more.
Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon - Fri
Fees: Free for Australian Citizens. Fees may
apply for other courses depending on Visa
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, support
services)
Eligibility: Contact the Centre. From 16 years.
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: WEA HUNTER
WEA Hunter
Phone: 4925 4200 Fax: 02 4929 6845
Service Description: Day, evening & weekend
courses. Program available January, March,
July, September
Hours: Enquiries Mon - Thur 8:30am - 5:00pm,
Fri 8.30am - 4.00pm
Fees: Fee paying courses and free courses.
Transport: Close to public transport.
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Centrelink Community Support
Unit
Phone: 4985 8709 Fax: 02 4985 8699
279 King St, Newcastle West 2302
Service Description: Community visits to
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Referral: Appointments can be made by phoning
the youth service
Centrelink Mayfield
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Centrelink Wallsend
Phone: 4985 6445, 132 316 (customer service
centre) Fax: 02 4985 6499
70 Robert St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Assessing and referring
people for employment assistance, financial
support and advice for people with a disability.
Fees: None
Eligibility: People with disability
Referral: Self
CRS Australia
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EMPLOYME - Skilled Migrants
Program
Phone: 4925 4200 Fax: 02 4929 6845
Corner of King & Brown Streets / PO Box 1791,
Cnr King and Brown St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Skilled Migrants Program
aims to place people into a workplace for Job
experience to wilfully gain employment. Prior
skills and training can be formally recognised to
asssit in this transition.
Fees: Free
Transport: need own transport
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair ramp
access, ground floor location, toilet)
Referral: Open
Employment Plus
Phone: 4033 4800 Fax: 02 4033 4825
97 Scott St (Cnr Watt St), Newcastle 2300
Web: www.employmentplus.com.au
Service Description: Job Services Australia
provider
Parent Organisation: Salvation Army
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Fair Work Ombudsman Hunter Region
Phone: 4979 3500 Fax: 02 4979 3555
Suite 2, Ground F1, 265 Wharf Rd, Newcastle
2300
Web: www.fwo.gov.au
Service Description: Compliance Services investigate claims regarding entitlements in
relation to the Fair Work Act, awards/agreement
or National Employment Standards. For
Assistance with award/agreement enquiries,
contact the Fair Work Information Line on 13 13
94.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4:30pm
Fees: Nil
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled ramp and paid
street parking)
Area Served: Hunter; Upper Hunter; Central
Coast; Great lakes LGA; Hastings LGA;
Parent Organisation: Department Employment
and Workplace Relations
Region
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Hunter Business Chamber
Phone: 4969 9600 Fax: 02 4969 9620
99 Selwyn St, MAYFIELD EAST 2304
Web: www.hunterbusinesschamber.com.au
Service Description: The Hunter Business
Chamber is the independent representative
organisation for Australia's largest regional
business community. The Business Chamber is
an advisor, a forum, source of information and a
point of access for its members.The Chamber
provides for its 1100 members a comprehensive
range of services including lobbying, advocacy,
networking and advice including workplace
relations, business advice and training. The
Chamber represents Australian Business Limited
in the Hunter and members can access all the
unique resources of this organisation.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8.30Aam- 5.00pm
Fees: Membership fees varies, depending on
size of the business (see website)
Transport: On Bus routes
Eligibility: Business community of the Hunter
Alternative Names: HBC
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Community Services)
National Disability
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Industrial Relations
Commission
Phone: 4926 3833 Fax: 02 4926 4032
237 Wharf Rd, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/irc
Service Description: Industrial Relations
CommissionFee applies for out of hours service
Parent Organisation: NSW Department of
Attorney General & Justice
Newcastle Trades Hall Council
Job Centre Australia
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Jobquest
Phone: 4960 9024 Fax: 02 4721 7610
14 Frith St, Mayfield 2304
Web: www.jobquest.org.au
Service Description: Service for 13 to 19 years
Office)
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Phone: 4929 1162 Fax: 02 4926 1177
1st Floor, 406-408 King St, Newcastle West 2302
Mail to: Suite 1, 406-408 King St, Newcastle
West 2302
Web: www.newtradeshall.com
Service Description: Peak Organisation for
Hunter Unions
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1pm2pm)
NSW Industrial Relations
Phone: 131 628 Fax: 02 4929 1180
Level 3, 97 Scott St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: NSW Industrial Relations
can provide information on the following:Awards
Online; rights and responsibilities of employees,
employers, Young Workers, Leave Entitlements;
My Workplace; Issues and Reform; About OIR;
Work and Family; Community Languages
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm
Transport: Trains and buses
Area Served: Hunter
Training
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Mission Australia (Employment
Solutions)
Employment Programs
Phone: 4968 9860 Fax: 02 4968 9540
Service Description: Job Services Australia
Fees: Nil
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Samaritans
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Strategic Training Solutions
Phone: 4957 4111 Fax: 02 4957 4422
Web: www.strategictraining.com.au
Service Description: Training and Development
Service
Hunter
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Wallsend Employment and
Training Service
Phone: 4951 4948 Fax: 02 4950 1921
Wallsend Enterprise Centre, Dan Rees St,
Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Employment and Training
Service
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00- 5:00pm
Eligibility: Job Network
Referral: Job Network
Parent Organisation: Lions Club of Hunter
Wallsend Inc
Abstudy Team Hunter
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Unit
General Services
- Centrelink
See Page 9
Emergency Relief Program
Phone: 4969 4761 Fax: 02 4915 3646
Service Description: Emergency financial relief
(food, electricity, gas)
Hours: Mon,Wed, Fri 9:30am - 2:00pm
HNEAHS
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Newcastle No Interest Loans
Scheme (NILS)
Phone: 4032 3583 Fax: 02 4967 6233
Mail to: P O Box 64, ISLINGTON 2296
Service Description: Newcastle NILS provides
interest free loans for people on low income for
the purchase of essential household items such
as whitegoods and furniture. People on a
pension can apply. There are no fees or charges
with the loans.
Hours: Tue 9am - 5pm
Fees: Nil
Transport: Free parking. Bus stops next to
service.
Area Served: Newcastle Local Government
Area
Parent Organisation: St Vincent de Paul
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Centrelink Mayfield
See Page 9
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Centrelink Wallsend
Salvation Army Community
Welfare Centre
See Page 144
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Association of NSW
& Manning Regions
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The Brown Sisters
See Page 9
Counselling Service
See Page 10
The Smith Family
Phone: 4925 2507 Fax: 02 4929 1640
Web: www.thesmithfamily.com.au
Service Description: Community development,
educational support and financial literacy
programs.
Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, lifts &
amenities)
Eligibility: Low income earners
Legal
Aboriginal Legal Service
(NSW/ACT)
Phone: 4926 1571 Fax: 02 4926 1574
Mail to: PO BOX 222, NEWCASTLE 2300
Service Description: Provides criminal law
advice and representation for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders.
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Anti-discrimination Board of
NSW, Newcastle
Phone: 4926 4300 Fax: 02 4926 1376
Suite 3 Level 3, 97 Scott St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/adb
Service Description: The Anti-Discrimination
Board of NSW is part of the NSW Attorney
General's Department. It administers NSW antidiscrimination laws. Staff at the AntiDiscrimination Board investigate and try to
resolve complaints of unlawful
discrimination.Staff also educate people about
what the anti-discrimination laws say and why
they are important. The ADB also reports to the
Government if it thinks the law needs changing to
help give more people a fair go.
Fees: nil
Disability Access: Yes (free meter parking
outside office for those with a permit, office is
wheelchair accessible)
Eligibility: All people within NSW
Area Served: NSW
Attorney Generals Department
Phone: 4921 2200 Fax: 02 4921 2222
Church St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Oversight of NSW Local
Courts, District Court, Coroners Court, Chamber
Registrat and Sheriff's Office.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm to public, 9am
- 5pm phone
Disability Access: Yes (Limited lifts, Info Red,
TTy 4921 2284)
Eligibility: Legal issues
Referral: N/A
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Chamber Registrar
Phone: 4921 2200 Fax: 02 4921 2222
Court House, Church St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Provides legal information
for the general community and finacially
disadvantaged people.Access to Legal Aid,
Probation and Parole, Court Chaplain
Fees: No fee for interview, other court issue fees
may apply
Transport: Bus & Train available
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, hearing loop in
Court)
Referral: Not required
Languages spoken: Telephone interpreter
available
Attorney General
Children's Court
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Network
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Domestic Violence Unit
Phone: 4926 6528
Waratah Police Station, 33 Harriet St, Waratah
2298
Service Description: Support for victims of
domestic violence
Languages spoken: Spanish
Parent Organisation: NSW Police
General Services
Hunter Community Legal
Centre Inc
Phone: 1800 650 073 Frecall Fax: 02 4929
7966
Web: www.hunterclc.org.au
Service Description: A community legal centre
offering free legal advice to residents of
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens,
Upper and Lower Hunter and Great Lakes.
Services include advice by appointment,
telephone information sessions, regular clinics in
rural areas and a freecall service for rural clients.
Provides ongoing representation in some
matters. Advice provided in many
areas.Telephone advice service available
Mondays and Fridays between 10am-12pm and
on Wednesday between 2pm-4pm where clients
can phone to seek legal advice. Also auspices
Hunter Children's Court Assistance Scheme 02
4040 9124
Hours: 9am-5pm weekdays except Fri until
3.30pm only.
Fees: None
Eligibility: Low income and disadvantaged
persons. From 14 years.
Area Served: Hunter, NSW Mid North Coast
Hunter Tenants Advice and
Advocacy Service
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Commission
See Page 146
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law
Office
See Page 113
NSW Trustee and Guardian
Phone: 4926 4000, 1300 364 103 Fax: 02 4929
8998
Cnr King & Brown Sts, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.tag.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Wills & Probate
administration, Trustee & Power of Attorney,
financial management
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General Services
Probation and Parole Service
Phone: 4929 3921 Fax: 02 4929 4683
Level 3, 25 Watt St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: Supervision of adult
offenders on court/parole orders
Disability Access: Yes (Elevator)
Languages spoken: Interpreters used
Alternative Names: Community Offender
Services
Parent Organisation: Department of Corrective
Services
The University of Newcastle
Legal Centre
Phone: 4921 8666 Fax: 02 4921 8866
Level 2 University House, Cnr King St and
Auckland St, Newcastle 2300
Service Description: A community centre
offering free legal advice in many matters
including debt, family law, criminal law, victims
compensation, employment, discrimination, wills,
powers of attorney, motor vehicle accidents,
tenacy, fair trading, mental health, Centrelink and
public interest matters.You will first be seen by
senior law students who will listen to your
problem, then you will speak to a lawyer. We
may be able to take on your case and provide
you with ongoing representation if your matter
meets certain selection criteria. We can also
help with referring you to other legal
services.You can drop in for free legal advice
between on Wednesday 9am - 11.30am during
University semesters. You can also make an
appointment for free legal advice on Wednesday
evenings. Please phone us before dropping in or
to make an appointment on 02 4921 8666
Hours: Drop in Wednesday 9am-11.30am. Wed
evening appointments.
Fees: Nil
Workcover New South Wales
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Health Information A-Z
621 Hunter Street Health
Centre
Allawah Day Centre
Phone: 4925 7800 Fax: 02 4925 7879
Service Description: Spinal cord injury serive,
child and adolescent mental health service,
Kaleidescope community services
Fees: None for Community Health Services
Disability Access: Yes (Disabled access - King
Street, by appointment only)
Eligibility: By appointment and referral only
Languages spoken: Interpreter by appointment
only
Alternative Names: Newcastle Health Centre
(HNEHS)
Health Service
AusPsych
ACON Health
Phone: 4938 5492
Panthers, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: P O Box 56, Paterson 2421
Web: www.australiansculpture.yolasite.com
Service Description: Promotion of the interests
of sculptors and sculpture in the Hunter Region.
Hold regular forums at Panthers Newcastle and
an annual Mattara Sculpture Exhibition.
Fees: Full membership $50 Associate and $25
Student
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- Hunter
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Outlet)
See Page 105
Australian Hearing
See Page 41
Australian Pompe's
Association (APA)
See Page 41
Australian Sculpture - Hunter
Region Inc
See Page 3
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Al-anon & Al-ateen Family
Groups
Service
See Page 136
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(including Alateen)
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Awabakal Dental Service
Phone: 4969 2505 Fax: 02 4961 0497
Cnr Denison & Samdon Sts, Hamilton 2303
Mail to: PO BOX 323, Wickham 2293
Service Description: Adult and children's dental
service
Eligibility: Must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander
Aboriginal Co-op Ltd
See Page 41
Palliative Care Service
See Page 128
Regional Office
See Page 60
See Page 138
Northern NSW
Newcastle Inc
Carer Assist
See Page 106
See Page 138
Brahma Kumaris Australia
Phone: 4957 2223 Fax: 02 4957 3332
68 Bridges Rd, Cnr Longworth Ave, New
Lambton 2305
Web: www.bkwsu.com
Service Description: Free mediation Courses,
Classes, Workshops, Seminars and public
programs
Hours: Evening courses begin every month
Fees: No charge. Voluntary contribution
appreciated
Transport: Public transport nearby
Disability Access: Yes (Available from backyard
gate)
Eligibility: Children to be accompanied by
parents, all ages welcome
Australia
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Community Aged Care
Services
See Page 129
Community Nursing
See Page 13
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Network
Brighton House (Mercy
Community Services)
CRS Australia
See Page 138
See Page 103
Bupa Waratah
Cystic Fibrosis NSW
See Page 3
See Page 106
Hospital
See Page 106
See Page 43
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Newcastle
Service Inc
See Page 107
See Page 13
Diabetic Education Centre
Health
See Page 139
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA)
See Page 13
See Page 107
Inc - Hunter Region
See Page 39
Specialist Pain Physician
See Page 108
HNE Mater Mental Health
Service
See Page 130
See Page 107
Holyoake Hunter
Surgeon
Phone: 4961 2686 Fax: 02 4969 5149
Service Description: i) Group programs for men
& women who have drug, alcohol or gambling
issues.ii) Group programs for family & friends of
individuals who have drug, alcohol or gambling
issues.iii) Will commence Drumbeat program in
2012.
Hours: By appointment only - Monday to
Thursday
Fees: Discussed at initial interview
Transport: Close to bus stops. Short walk to
Hamilton Station.
Disability Access: Yes (facilities for individuals
in wheelchairs)
Referral: Self or others
Services
See Page 43
See Page 43
Program
See Page 43
Information Team
See Page 43
Fernlea Hostel
See Page 4
Good Start Breakfast Club
See Page 44
South Wales and ACT
See Page 13
See Page 44
Harm Minimisation Program
See Page 139
Hawkins Oval
See Page 70
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Region
See Page 99
See Page 14
Hunter / New England Mental
Health Consumer Unit
See Page 108
See Page 96
153
See Page 14
Hunter Gambling Counselling
Service
See Page 130
Hunter Genetics
See Page 108
Hunter Institute of Mental
Health
See Page 140
(HIPS)
See Page 130
Hunter Integrated Response to
Homelessness and Domestic
Violence for Women (HIR)
Phone: 4961 6778; 0412 491 732 Fax: 02 4961
2558
Service Description: Support for women and
children who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness as a consequence of domestic
violence.
Fees: Nil
Eligibility: Women over 18yrs with or without
accompanying children and Eligible for social
housing OR Start Safe housing subsidy. From
18 years.
Referral: Referrals from other Agencies &
Community Services working with clients
experiencing domestic violence.
LGA; Maitland LGA; Cessnock LGA; Port
Stephens LGA; Dungog LGA; Singleton LGA;
Muswellbrook LGA; Upper Hunter
See Page 44
Hunter New England Mental
Health, Mater
See Page 108
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Hunter New England
Multicultural Health Services
Phone: 4924 6285 Fax: 02 4924 6287
2nd Floor, Harker Building, Longworth Ave,
Wallsend 2287
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/multiculturalhealth
Service Description: Provides information and
referral, health education to CALD people in the
Hunter New England area. Works to ensure
equity of access and culturally and linguistically
appropriate health care for CALD. Services
include: - Health Care Interpreter Service - 24/7.Multicultural Health Liaison Program. - Refugee
Health Clinics- Cross-cultural awareness training,
assistance to public health services with
enquiries and/or advice.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm Office
Fees: None
Eligibility: People from diverse cultural &
linguistic backgrounds. Health Professionals
Languages spoken: Interpreting services in all
public health facilities. Rural interpreters supplied
for Central Coast, Broken Hill, Northern Rivers
and New England
Health
Hunter New England
Population Health (HNEPH)
See Page 140
Alliance
See Page 131
Service
See Page 109
NSW
See Page 109
See Page 14
154
See Page 87
Mental Health Carers ARAFMI
NSW Inc
See Page 109
See Page 141
Just Better Care
Hospital
See Page 14
Kaleidoscope-Hunter
See Page 44
See Page 132
See Page 110
Centre
Services
See Page 15
See Page 15
Centre (Australia)
See Page 44
See Page 45
See Page 44
See Page 109
Leukaemia Foundation
See Page 141
Office)
See Page 38
See Page 131
Linen Service
See Page 15
Maroba Terrace
See Page 6
Maroba
See Page 29
See Page 45
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Mission Australia - Northern
NSW Regional Office
Phone: 4033 7600 Fax: 02 4940 0034
Service Description: Mission Australia
Community Services NSW Nothern Regioal
Office is home to a number of local programs
and services such as Personal Helpers and
Mentors, Newcastle Adult Accommodation
Support Service, Breakaway and Employment
Skills Program. The office also serves as the
management and admin hub for a range of
community services across the NSW East Coast
between Illawarra on the South Coast and
Lismore on the North Coast, as well as the
Riverina District and Canberra. The Operations
Manager for this region is located in this office.
Services delivered by Mission Australia in this
region are broad ranging, addressing issues
relating to homelessness, mental illness,
gambling addiction, young offenders, indigenous
/ cultural development, tenancy and community
development. For more information about the full
range of services and / or current programs
please contact Reception. For information about
how to become a volunteer with Mission
Australia, first check out our national website
www.missionaustralia.com.au then contact Jean
Renniem Volunteer Coordinator for current local
opportunities.
Hours: 8:00am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri
Transport: Walking distance to Wickham Train
Station, free commuter bus
Disability Access: Yes (To the regional office)
Parent Organisation: Mission Australia
My Time
See Page 45
Hunter Valley
Group
See Page 142
See Page 15
Newcastle Melanoma Unit
See Page 142
Newcastle Mental Health
Service
See Page 110
Service Inc
See Page 133
Coast)
See Page 45
D&A Program
See Page 126
Oasis Drop In Centre (at rear of
McKenzie Centre)
Phone: 4969 4761 Fax: 02 4915 3646
Web: www.wesleynewcastle.org.au
Service Description: Drop-in centre - breakfast
(Friday bacon and egg BBQ breakfast),
showering facilities and laundry facilities
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9.00am - 11.00am by appointment only
See Page 132
Ostara PRA
Group
See Page 16
See Page 15
Dementia Advisory Service
See Page 132
Health Service
See Page 133
Group
See Page 110
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Health Centre
See Page 46
See Page 47
Newcastle
Supported Recovery Newcastle
See Page 111
TAFE- Hamilton
Psychiatric Emergency Centre
See Page 101
See Page 111
Service (PAS)
See Page 46
Direct
See Page 46
See Page 111
See Page 16
NSW - Hunter
See Page 98
See Page 46
See Page 47
Employment Programs
See Page 100
Inc - Hunter Region
See Page 101
Southern
See Page 40
See Page 47
WARATAH Child and Family
See Page 47
See Page 134
Special Needs Dentistry
See Page 16
See Page 111
Wesley Counselling
Impaired Children
See Page 135
See Page 47
St John Ambulance Australia
(NSW)
See Page 143
See Page 111
Stockton Centre
Centre
See Page 135
Service
See Page 60
Health Centre
See Page 16
See Page 111
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Association)
See Page 7
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158
Indigenous Services
Indigenous Services
Officer
See Page 136
Aboriginal Funeral Service
Phone: 4956 4221 Fax: 02 4956 1221
Service Description: Provides assistance with
funeral arrangements and Government funeral
Director.
Hours: 24 hours
Parent Organisation: Dailey Family Funerals
Aboriginal Legal Service
(NSW/ACT)
See Page 148
Abstudy Team Hunter
See Page 144
Service
See Page 12
Catholic Community Services Aboriginal Service
Development Coordinator
Phone: 4946 4400 Fax: 02 4946 4499
12 Tyrrell St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: Catholic Community
Services is committed to improving Aboriginal
people's access to community services. The
Aboriginal Service Development Coordinators
role is to identify needs, engage stakeholders
and develop culturally appropriate based
services and responses for Aboriginal people
that access our services.Services provided are;
Aged Care Packages, Hoarding and Squalor and
Lifestyle Home Services.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am-4.30pm
Fees: Contact office for details
Disability Access: Yes (frojnt entrance to office
is accessible)
Referral: No referral needed - contact by phone,
email or fax.
Parent Organisation: Catholic Community
Services
See Page 117
Awabakal Dental Service
See Page 152
Awabakal Disability Service
See Page 117
Awabakal Long Day Care
Centre
See Page 48
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal
Co-operative Ltd.
See Page 123
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Indigenous Services
Community Justice Centres
(CJCs)
Hunter Aboriginal Children's
Services
Phone: 1800 990 777 (FREECALL) Fax: 02
4925 0300
Mail to: Cnr Church St and Bolton St, Newcastle
2300
Web: www.cjc.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: CJC's provide mediation
and conflict management services to help people
resolve their own disputes. Our service is free,
confidential, voluntary, timely and easy to use.
Mediation and dispute resolution services are
available throughout NSW, including Central
Coast areas.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Mediation sessions
provided out of hours by negotiation.
Fees: Nil
Referral: Self referral.
Languages spoken: Interpreter provided free of
charge
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Relations (Indigneous
Education)
See Page 139
See Page 124
Phone: 1800 827 677 Fax: 02 4950 9118
Web: www.redcross.org.au/nsw
Service Description: Free welfare phone call to
check on clients wellbeing. Service is provided
by Red Cross and Housing NSW and is for
tenants living in public, community or Aboriginal
Housing.For Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islanders please ask for YARN which is the
appropriate call back program.Eligibility: 70 years
and over; Aboriginals 45 years and over.
Hours: 7am-10am, 7 days a week
Referral: Self, family, friend, GP, Service
Provider.
Area Served: NSW
Alternative Names: Tennant Connect
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Aboriginal Education and
Training Unit
See Page 141
Corporation
See Page 32
See Page 97
See Page 8
See Page 135
Wandiyali Incorporated
Phone: 4940 8133 Fax: 02 4961 0673
Service Description: Wandiyali Youth
Service,Brighter Futures Early Intervention,
parenting skills, disability, domestic violence
and homeless youth >25yrs support services,
Out of home care >18yrs
Fees: Nil
Transport: Close to buses and train
Eligibility: Indigenous Only. Hunter Koori Youth
Service under 25 years only
Referral: Self referral, Community referral,
Organisation referral
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Men Services
Men Services
Adamstown Accommodation
See Page 123
Northern NSW
See Page 42
Central Newcastle Water Polo
Incorporated
Phone: 4990 6860 Fax: 02 4991 0514
Mail to: 16 Tallowood Drive, Nulkaba 2325
Service Description: Provide waterpolo teams
from U14 through to seniors to compete in
weekly competitions. Also flippaball is provided
for the same age groups.
Hours: Sunday afternoons at various pools
Fees: Varied
Transport: Own transport
Parent Organisation: Newcastle WaterPolo
EDuCARE (Carer) Support
Service
Phone: 4921 4895 Fax: 02 4985 5702
1st Floor West Wing, Lookout Rd, New Lambton
2305
Web:
www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/educare_support_se
rvice
Service Description: EDuCARE Support
Service is part of Hunter New England Local
Health District and provides practical support to
all carers as young as 8 years of age linking
them to support networks, education and
resources. Carers are people who look after the
needs of family or friends who are frail aged,
have a disability, chronic illness, mental health
issues or drug and alcohol. In many cases
carers themselves may need care and support.
EDuCARE also provides support and advice to
Hunter New England staff and service providers.
Our service is non-profit based, offered free of
charge to carers and their families and respite
care is also available.
Fees: Free
Referral: Self referral, GP, Community Services
Employment Plus
See Page 145
Health
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Men Services
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C & Sexual
Health HNEPH
Phone: 4924 6244 Fax: 02 4924 6490
Wallsend Health Services Longworth Ave,
Wallsend 2287
Mail to: Locked Mail Bag 10, Wallsend 2287
Web: www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/hneph/
Service Description: Hunter New England
Public Health focusing on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C
& Sexual Health
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5:00pm
Mayfield Residential
- Hunter
See Page 4
Holyoake Hunter
See Page 125
See Page 125
Men's Health Services
Phone: 0417 772 390
Web: www.menshealthservices.com.au
Service Description: Men's programs, training
for workers with men, men's health event
management, project management and
consultancy services.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
Fees: Negotiated
Group
See Page 38
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Newcastle Men's Hockey
Association
See Page 153
See Page 14
Alliance
See Page 131
Maryland Blue Gum Hills
Combined Probus Club Inc.
Maryland Community Centre, 207 Maryland
Drive, MARYLAND 2287
of active, semi-retired peole who join together in
clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide
regular opportunities to keep their minds active,
to advance intellectual and cultural pursuits,
expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship
of friends.
Hours: Meetings are held on the second friday of
each month from 9.30am - 12.00md at the
Maryland Community Centre
Fees: Annual fee
Eligibility: Retired or semi-retired people (in
Wallsend; Maryland; Minmi)
Parent Organisation: Probus Centre South
Pacific Inc
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Phone: 4955 6721 Fax: 02 4952 8146
Service Description: Junior and Senior Men's
Hockey Association
Eligibility: Male Only.
Newcastle National Park
Croquet Club
Phone: 4969 2268
25 National Park St, Hamilton 2303
Service Description: Club for croquet players.
Four croquet courts and clubhouse and
association croquet.
Hours: Daily from 9.00am – 4.30pm except Th &
Sun 9.00am - 1.00pm
Fees: $145 p.a. membership fee
Transport: Close to Bus and Trains
Disability Access: Yes (restricted)
Referral: 02 4969 2268 Mon - Sat 9.00am 5.00pmThur & Sun 9.00am - 1.00pm
Area Served: Newcastle , Lake Macquarie
Parent Organisation: Croquet New South
Wales
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Men Services
McKenzie Centre)
Wanderers Rugby Football
Club
See Page 156
Phone: 0423 171 473 (Samantha Brooks)
Web: wanderersrfc.rugbynet.com.au
Service Description: Training ground: Regular
season – No.2 Sportsground, Parry Street,
Newcastle. Newcastle West. Pre-season – No.5
Sportground, Smith Street, Newcastle West.
Teams: Seniors - 5 mens (including Under 20's),
1 womens.- 1st grades, 2nd grade, 3rd grade,
4th grade, Women’s Colts.
Hours: Training Times: Tue- 6.00pm – 8.00pm ;
Thu – 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Transport: Close to Bus
Referral: Registration enquiries Angelo Agresti
0411 391 166
Area Served: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie,
Parent Organisation: Australian Rugby Union
Ltd
See Page 150
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See Page 27
See Page 27
Rhee Taekwondo
Phone: 0418 682 228
Web: www.rhee-tkd.net
Service Description: Martial arts and self
defence classes. Ring the above number or
email for details of classes and locations in the
Newcastle and Hunter areas.
Hours: Daily 6pm-7:15pm
Centre
See Page 135
Oasis Hunter
See Page 127
The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre
See Page 127
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Multicultural and CALD Services
Multicultural and CALD Services
Adult Migrant English Program
Multicultural Group
See Page 136
Phone: 4960 3933
Mail to: 3 Coronation St, WARATAH WEST
2298
Service Description: We provide individual
assistance, information for families, organise
activities and provide English Conversation
Classes, target group is Non-English-SpeakingBackground
Hours: ESL Classes every Thursday 10am 12.30pm
Fees: Nil
Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese
Parent Organisation: MayCARE Community
Centre
Ethnic Communities Council of
Newcastle and Hunter Region
Inc
Phone: 4960 8248 Fax: 02 4960 8249
Waratah Community Reserve, 2a Platt St,
Waratah 2298
Mail to: PO Box 152, MAYFIELD 2304
Service Description: Community based peak
organisation whose role is to represent ethnic
communities in the Hunter. Provides an
advocacy service for ethnic people and
consultancy to assist in identifying gaps and
developing new services. The Council operates a
variety of special projects and units for specific
age groups and target areas, Community Care
programs.
Fees: Membership fees apply
Eligibility: Ethnic groups and individuals
Languages spoken: Greek, Italian, Spanish,
Chinese, Tagalog (Filipino), Turkish, Dutch,
German and others
Area Served: Hunter
Centre
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Sport
Sport
Sporting Clubs and Groups
Beresfield Memorial Cricket
Club
Phone: 0400 182 743
Mail to: 63 Anderson Drive, Tarro 2322
Web: htttp://beresfieldcc.nsw.cricket.com.au
Service Description: To promote and develop
cricket for junior and senior players in the
Beresfield, Tarro, Woodberry and Thornton
areas.
Hours: Playing season September to April
Parent Organisation: Newcastle City &
Suburban Cricket Association; Newcastle Junior
Cricket Association
Beresfield Swim Club
Phone: 0413 337 184
Beresfield Swimming Centre, Anderson Dr,
BERESFIELD 2322
Mail to: PO Box 31, BERESFIELD 2322
Service Description: Caters for swimmers of all
ages and levels. Competition every Friday night
from October each year.
Hours: October - April
Hunter Valley Masters Cycling
Club
Phone: 4920 1366
Greenleaf Rd, Kooragang 2304
Web: www.huntervetscycling.com.au
Service Description: The Hunter Valley
Veterans Cycle Club (HVVCC) was formed to
foster the sport of road cycle racing at the
Veteren and Masters Level. It is competitive
racing cycle club catering for masters age
groups, 30 yrs and above and also women. Only
one or two racing clubs in NSW cater for Masters
cyclists.
Hours: Sundays- Winter season 9am - 11am;
Summer 8am-10am.
Fees: $125 - $175 per year for the Cycling NSW
race licence. HVVCC membership fee is $15 p.a
($5 for >60yrs
Eligibility: must have licence to compete. From
30 years.
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: Cycling NSW (State
Body) Cycling Australia (Federal Body)
Lowlands Bowling Club
Phone: 4929 3046 Fax: 02 4927 0433
Centennial Park, Dawson St, Cooks Hill 2300
Service Description: Lawn Bowls ladies gala on
Tuesday mornings; men bowls on Wednesday
and Friday afternoons; and mixed on Thursday
nights and Saturday afternoons.
Hours: Sun - Thurs til 10pm, Fri & Sat til
11.30pm
Fees: Bowling - Social $10 p.a, Men $55 p.a,
Women $32 p.a
Club Inc
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Sport
Merewether Women’s Bowling
Club
Newcastle District Women’s
Hockey Association
Phone: 4963 1367 Fax: 02 4963 7277
Caldwell St, Merewether 2291
Service Description: Merewether Women’s
Bowling Club is a fairly small, social bowling
group who welcomes players both experienced
and new bowlers
Hours: Every Tues 10am
Fees: $50; $45 for pensioners
Eligibility: Female Only.
Newcastle International Hockey Centre, Turton
Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
Mail to: PO Box 212,, New Lambton 2305
Web: newcastlehockey.com.au
Service Description: Winter hockey
competitions run for all ages and abilities
Transport: Bus Route 111
Referral: Email for details
Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Speleological Society Inc.
Web: www.nhvss.org.au
Service Description: The NHVSS club
encourages, fosters, promotes, develops and
extends speleology within the Newcastle and
Hunter community. Trips vary in their level of
difficulty, and there is plenty of interest both for
the beginner and experienced caver. Training
days are held regularly for all members.
Hours: Meetings are held on the last Thursday
of every month (except Dec.) at 7pm at Cardiff
RSL.
Fees: Yes
Transport: On Bus route
Parent Organisation: Australian Speleological
Federation
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Newcastle District Bowling
Association (Zone 2) Inc
Phone: 4929 3441 Fax: 02 4929 1699
cnr National Park St and Parry St, Newcastle
West 2302
Web: www.ndba.com.au
Service Description: Lawn Bowls administration
Hours: Daily 8.30am– 5pm
Transport: Close to Bus and train
Eligibility: From 10 years. Male Only.
Stephens; Great Lakes
Parent Organisation: Royal NSW Bowling
Association
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Centre
See Page 78
Newcastle Knights Pty Limited
Phone: 4979 7600 Fax: 02 4979 7699
1 Tudor St, Newcastle 2300
Mail to: PO Box 322, WICKHAM 2293
Web: www.newcastleknights.com.au
Service Description: Professional Football club.
In conjunction with the Newcastle Rugby League
and support from ARL Development and Junior
Development program sponsor will enhance and
propagate the game of Rugby League at the
grass roots level (7 - 18 years)
Fees: Refer to website for details
Transport: Accessible by train, bus, car,taxi
Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock
Parent Organisation: Hunter Valley Sports
Group
Newcastle Men's Hockey
Association
See Page 162
Croquet Club
See Page 162
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Sport
Newcastle Netball Association
Inc.
Newcastle Rugby League
Limited
Phone: 4957 0386
Mail to: 6 Mary St, North Lambton 2299
Web: www.newcastle.netball.asn.au
Service Description: Offers competitions,
coaching accreditation courses, umpires
accreditation courses and administration
accreditation courses.
Disability Access: Yes (toilet/shower; meeting
room; courts)
Eligibility: All ages. From 6 years.
Parent Organisation: Australia – NSW –
International Federation
Phone: 4929 3257 Fax: 02 4929 1618
17 National Park St, Newcastle West 2302
Web: www.newcastlerugbyleague.com.au
Service Description: The Newcastle Rugby
League provides rugby league competitions to
the grass roots level from under 6s to the
Tooheys Cup first grade.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock, Wyong
Parent Organisation: Country Rugby League.
New South Wales Rugby League
Newcastle Petanque Club
Newcastle Schoolboys Junior
Rugby League (6-16yrs) Assoc.
Phone: 0407 259 970
Newcastle Petanque Club, Cnr Brooks and
Nesca Pde, Nesca Park, COOKS HILL 2300
Web: www.petanquefederationaustralia.com
Service Description: Petanque (Boules) Club
with about 65 multicultural members
Hours: Wednesdays 1.00pm - 5.00pm;
Saturdays 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Fees: Membership $35 or $60 p.a.
Disability Access: Yes (Ground level, disabled
toilet)
Languages spoken: 5 languages spoken
LGA; Port Stephens LGA; Maitland LGA
Parent Organisation: Petanque Federation of
Australia
Newcastle Premier Swimming
Club Inc
Phone: 4967 4013
Mayfield Swimming Centre, Ingall St, Mayfield
2304
Service Description: Swimming Club running
club nights from Friday 26 October 2007 to 29
February 2008 Free coaching for club members,
family friendly club.
Fees: YES - Annual membership,
Championships and pool entry extra
Transport: Bus
Eligibility: From 5 years. Children must be able
to swim 25 metres. From 5 years.
Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock, Wyong
Compiled 26/06/2012
Phone: 4929 1618 Fax: 02 4929 1618
Mail to: 17 National Park Street, NEWCASTLE
WEST 2302
Web:
www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?assoc=
2358
Service Description: Provide football for under
6's to under 16's. Under 13's - Under 16's
compete in the Hunter Valley Competition
Stephens
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Rugby League
Newcastle Tigers Hockey Club
Inc
Phone: 4952 4509
76 St James Rd, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: All ages from 5 years old,
junior boys, junior girls, senior men and senior
women’s teams. Training provided by accredited
coaches
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Newcastle United Swimming
Club
Phone: 4967 5481 Fax: 02 4967 5481
Lambton Swimming Centre, Durham Rd,
LAMBTON 2299
Mail to: 91 Crescent Rd, WARATAH 2298
Service Description: NUSC is a family rather
than a competitive club, it is more a desire to
swim well,mostly for fitness and fun rather than
competition. We swim for most of the 10 months
the pool is open. During the shoulder season we
only swim Tues. and Thurs. from 4pm - 5.30pm.
During daylight savings we train on Sat.
morninings from 7.30am - 9.00am and
Tues.,Wed., and Thurs.for 11/2 - 2 hours,
depending on lane times. Mon. night during
daylight saving is club night from 6.00-7.00pm
Fees: Registration $40 per season; Juniors pay
$30 & seniors $40 per month or lane hire
Eligibility: Children are expected to be able to
swim, we develop these skills. From 8 to 50
years.
Northern District Swimming
Association Inc
Phone: 4951 4406 (President)
Mail to: PO Box 406, KOTARA FAIR 2289
Service Description: Northern District
Swimmining Association Inc is the governing
body for swimming in the Hunter and Upper
Hunter region.
Eligibility: District swimming clubs
Area Served: Hunter
Parent Organisation: Swimmining NSW
Ltd/Swimming Australia Ltd
Office of Communities - Sport
and Recreation
Sport
Shooting Sports
Phone: 4950 2549
Service Description: Offers training in firearm
safety and facility for participation in competition
Hours: Daily
Fees: Fees varies contact for details
Eligibility: Will not accept persons who have a
police conviction. Must be at least 12 yrs old to
hold a limited licence. From 12 years.
Parent Organisation: New South Wales
Amateur Pistol Association
South Wallsend Junior Soccer
Club
Phone: 4951 8015
Elermore Vale Park, Croudace Rd, ELERMORE
VALE 2287
Mail to: PO Box 2010, WALLSEND SOUTH
2287
Service Description: Junior soccer club catering
for players from 6 yerars to >35 years
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Football
See Page 82
Wallsend Junior Soccer Club
Phone: 4955 0670
Thomas St, Wallsend 2287
Service Description: WJSC provids opportunity
for kids and adults
Fees: Contact Club as varies on grade
Eligibility: From 5 years. From 5 years.
Parent Organisation: Newcastle Football
Phone: 4926 1633 Fax: 02 4929 4397
117 Bull St, Newcastle West 2302
Web: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Supporting sport and
recreation activities in the Hunter
See Page 27
Rhee Taekwondo
See Page 163
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Sport
Wallsend Touch Association
Arthur Edden Oval
Phone: 4968 8938
Upper Reserve, Lewis St, Wallsend 2287
Mail to: 6 David St, Georgetown 2298
Service Description: Offers a wide range of
social and competitive competitions all week
long. It has a wide range of competitions you and
your family can play in - including mens,
womens, mixed and juniors. Senior competitions
run in the spring and autumn.
Hours: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Eligibility: Juniors & seniors. From 5 years.
Parent Organisation: NSW Touch
See Page 62
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union
Club
Phone: 0407 295 838
No 2 Sportsground, Parry St, Newcastle West
2302
Mail to: PO Box 2359, GATESHEAD BC 2290
Web: www.wanderersjuniors.rugbynet.com.au
Service Description: Rugby playing and training
ground in winter season Tuesday and
Thursday.Registration and development days are
in early February - see contacts as above, paper
and website for exact dates and times
Transport: Close to Bus Routes
Disability Access: Yes (accesible canteen,
ramps and hearing loops)
Referral: Nil
Alternative Names: 'Two Blues'
Parent Organisation: Australian Rugby Union
Ltd/NSW Country Rugby Union
Club
See Page 163
Club
See Page 86
Sports Facilities
Ballast Ground
See Page 63
Bill Elliott Oval
See Page 64
Blackley Oval
See Page 64
Centennial Park
See Page 65
Connolly Park
See Page 66
Cook Park
See Page 67
Corroba Park
See Page 67
Dangar Park
See Page 67
Darling Street Oval
See Page 67
District Park
See Page 68
Elermore Vale Park
See Page 68
Empire Park
See Page 68
Federal Park
See Page 68
Ford Oval
See Page 69
Gibbs Brothers Park
See Page 69
See Page 69
Gregson Park
See Page 69
Adamstown Park
See Page 62
Griffith Park
See Page 69
Alder Park
See Page 62
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Sport
Harker Oval
Minmi Park
See Page 70
See Page 76
Harold Myers Park
Minmi Progress Hall
See Page 70
See Page 59
Hawkins Oval
Mitchell Park
See Page 70
See Page 77
Hawkins
See Page 70
See Page 77
Heaton Park
Nesbitt Park
See Page 70
See Page 77
Hexham Park
See Page 71
See Page 78
Howzat Newcastle
Centre
See Page 71
Hudson Park
See Page 78
See Page 72
Novocastrian Park
Islington Park
See Page 80
See Page 72
Johnson Park
See Page 80
See Page 73
Pat Jordan Oval
Kentish Oval
See Page 80
See Page 73
Kotara Park
See Page 27
See Page 74
Rawson Park
Lambton Park
See Page 81
See Page 74
Regent Park
Learmonth Park
See Page 81
See Page 75
Lewis Oval
See Page 81
See Page 75
Smith Park
See Page 82
See Page 75
Litchfield Park
See Page 82
See Page 75
Stevenson Park
See Page 82
See Page 75
Mayfield Park
See Page 83
See Page 76
Thomas Percy Oval
See Page 84
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Sport
Tuxford Park
See Page 84
See Page 84
Wallarah Oval
See Page 85
Wallsend Park
See Page 85
Waratah Park
See Page 86
Club
See Page 86
Wickham Park/
See Page 86
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Women Services
Women Services
Service
Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Newcastle VAN
See Page 12
Phone: 1800 555 254 Fax: 02 4929 6215
2/, 8 Auckland St, Newcastle 2300
Web: www.dva.gov.au
Service Description: Newcastle Branch of
Veterans' Affairs. Veterans' Access Network,
works with Veterans, ex-service organisation and
service providers. To provide community service
information, DVA entitlements and advice.
Fees: No Charge
Area Served: Hunter HACC; Hunter (Lower and
Upper); Mid North Coast
Parent Organisation: Department of Veterans'
Affairs
Bel Air VIEW
Phone: 4963 1120 Fax: 02 4963 1958
South Newcastle Rugby League Club Ltd, 46
Llewellyn St, MEREWETHER 2291
Service Description: VIEW Clubs represent the
Voice, Interests and Education of Women,
Activities include regular meetings with guest
speakers, outings and functions with any
proceeds raised going directly to the Smith
Family
Hours: Meetings are held at 10.30am on the
third Monday of the month at Souths Leagues
Club
Fees: Annual joining fee
Transport: On Bus routes
Eligibility: Female only
Parent Organisation: The Smith Family
Domestic Violence Unit
See Page 149
Australia
EDuCARE (Carer) Support
Service
See Page 138
See Page 161
Regional Office
Employment Plus
See Page 60
Faith Cottage
See Page 38
See Page 138
Northern NSW
See Page 129
See Page 42
Incorporated
See Page 161
DALE (Young Mothers
Program)
See Page 139
See Page 145
Health
See Page 13
Health HNEPH
See Page 162
- Hunter
See Page 4
See Page 38
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Centre Inc
See Page 149
Hunter Genetics
See Page 108
Violence for Women (HIR)
See Page 154
Hunter Valley Tapestry Group
Inc
Phone: 0413 060 143
Cromwell St, New Lambton 2305
Service Description: Group meets first and third
saturdays of the month at All Saints Parish Hall,
Comwell St New Lambton from 11:00am 3:00pm.
Hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm
See Page 131
See Page 87
See Page 29
Jenny's Place
See Page 38
Just Better Care
See Page 14
Maryland Blue Gum Hills
Combined Probus Club Inc.
See Page 162
Women Services
Mayfield VIEW
Phone: 4968 1840
Waratah Mayfield Rugby League Football Club
Ltd, Allowah St, WARATAH WEST 2298
Voice, Interests and Education of Women.
Activities include monthly meetings with guest
speakers. Functions with any proceeds raised
going directly to the Smith Family
Hours: Meets 10.30am on the second
Wednesday of the month at Waratah Mayfield
Rugby League Club
Transport: On Bus Route
Merewether Ladies Probus
Club Inc
See Page 25
Merewether Women’s Bowling
Club
See Page 166
Newcastle District Women’s
Hockey Association
See Page 166
Newcastle Domestic Violence
Resource Centre
Phone: 4927 8527 Fax: 02 4926 4304
Joy Cummings Centre, 62 Scott St, Newcastle
2300
Mail to: PO Box 2055, DANGAR 2309
Web: domesticviolencenewcastle.com.au
Service Description: Supporting victims of
Domestic Violence. Providing information,
support and referrals to a range of other services
including housing and counselling services.
Located close to parks, coffee shops and public
transport. There is plenty of room for prams,
children or a support person.
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fees: None
Transport: Train or bus to Newcastle Station
Referral: Call for a free confidential appointment
or information
Newcastle Legacy
See Page 20
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Women Services
Croquet Club
Nova Womens Accommodation
and Support
See Page 162
Phone: 4023 5620 Fax: 02 4023 5664
Service Description: Medium term supported
accomodation for women with/out children.
Hours: Intake hours - Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 9am to
1pm
Eligibility: Women. From 18 to 100 years.
Female Only.
Referral: When making referrals please note we
are not a crisis service
Area Served: Hunter
Alternative Names: Eva's Project Inc; Lower
Hunter Womens Housing
Newcastle Netball Association
Inc.
See Page 167
Service Inc
See Page 133
Nobbys Evening VIEW
Phone: 4963 1120 Fax: 02 4963 1958
South Newcastle Rugby League Club Ltd, 46
Llewellyn St, MEREWETHER 2291
Activities include regular monthly meetings with
guest speakers. Functions with any proceeds
raised going directly to the Smith Family
Hours: Meets on the first Tuesday of the month
at 6.45pm
Transport: On Bus Route
Nova Womens Accommodation
and Support
Phone: 4023 5620 Fax: 02 4023 5664
Service Description: Transitional, subsidised,
supported accommodationfor women and
children who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness
Fees: Rebated rent when accommodated
Eligibility: Women over 18yrs experiencing or at
risk of homelessness, with or without
accompanying children. From 18 years. Female
Only.
Languages spoken: English, Auslan
Alternative Names: Eva's Project Inc; Lower
Hunter Womens Housing
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McKenzie Centre)
See Page 156
Older Women's Network
See Page 20
See Page 150
(Ladies Probus Club)
See Page 26
See Page 27
Relationships Australia, Hunter
See Page 133
Rhee Taekwondo
See Page 163
Salvation Army Clulow Court
See Page 126
Southern
See Page 134
174
Women Services
Stockton VIEW
Phone: 4928 2333 Fax: 02 4920 1327
Stockton R.S.L. & Citizens Club, 29 Douglas St,
STOCKTON 2295
speakers. Functions with any proceeds raised
going directly to the Smith Family
Hours: Meets second Wednesday of the month
at Stockton RSL
Oasis Hunter
See Page 127
Wallsend VIEW
Phone: 4951 7000 Fax: 02 4951 8410
Wallsend Diggers, 5 Tyrrell St, WALLSEND 2287
speakers and monthly function days. Functions
with any proceeds raised going directly to the
Smith Family.
Hours: Monthly meetings third Monday of the
month at 10.30am. Function days held fourth
Monday of the month.
Transport: On Bus Routes
Club
See Page 163
Children's Refuge
See Page 39
Centre
See Page 135
See Page 57
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Youth Services
Youth Services
Accommodation
Counsellor
See Page 131
- Hunter
See Page 3
See Page 132
See Page 96
Counselling Service
See Page 125
See Page 124
Service Inc
Counselling Service
See Page 125
Newcastle Youth
See Page 126
See Page 133
Service (PAS)
See Page 46
Ostara PRA
Employment Programs
See Page 16
See Page 100
& Manning Regions
See Page 39
Counselling
(including Alateen)
See Page 127
See Page 134
(Hamilton Campus)
See Page 134
Church of God Inc.
See Page 84
Mediation Service
See Page 42
See Page 122
See Page 103
See Page 135
Support
Service
See Page 129
See Page 60
See Page 129
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Education
Youth Services
See Page 46
Officer
See Page 136
ALESCO Learning Centre
See Page 137
Arts & Media Faculty
See Page 137
See Page 41
See Page 98
DALE (Young Mothers
Program)
See Page 139
Communities
See Page 54
Hunter Community College
See Page 140
See Page 100
See Page 132
See Page 141
National Disability
See Page 100
Newcastle Art School
See Page 142
- Kidzlink
See Page 53
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
Employment Programs
See Page 100
Impaired Children
See Page 47
Impaired
See Page 101
Impaired
See Page 101
TAFE NSW - Faculty of Career
Skills Education - Literacy &
Numeracy
See Page 143
See Page 101
Support Unit
See Page 101
TAFE- Hamilton
See Page 101
Disabilities Unit
See Page 102
School
See Page 102
Hunter
See Page 143
See Page 102
See Page 100
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Service
See Page 60
Employment
Unit
See Page 144
See Page 103
- Centrelink
Youth Services
Financial
Unit
See Page 144
- Centrelink
See Page 9
& Manning Regions
See Page 39
See Page 9
Program
See Page 145
Employment Plus
See Page 145
Jobquest
See Page 146
See Page 141
National Disability
See Page 100
Training
See Page 104
Employment Programs
See Page 100
Samaritans
See Page 104
Hunter
See Page 143
Wallsend Employment and
Training Service
See Page 147
Health
- Hunter
See Page 3
(including Alateen)
See Page 127
Australian Hearing
See Page 41
See Page 41
Northern NSW
See Page 42
See Page 42
Health
See Page 13
Holyoake Hunter
See Page 153
Kaleidoscope-Hunter
See Page 44
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Centre
See Page 15
Mission Australia - Northern
NSW Regional Office
See Page 156
Service Inc
See Page 133
Ostara PRA
See Page 16
See Page 46
Service (PAS)
See Page 46
Direct
See Page 46
See Page 46
Employment Programs
See Page 100
Impaired Children
See Page 47
Youth Services
Information
Officer
See Page 136
See Page 62
See Page 63
See Page 96
Unit
See Page 144
City Branch Library
See Page 66
Community Youth
Development Project
Phone: 4922 1508 Fax: 02 4922 1562
Service Description: Provision of information,
advocacy, training and professional development
opportunities to youth services that support
young people in the Newcastle Local
Government Area. The Project seeks to develop
and strengthn partnerships withgovernment and
non-government agencies in order to improve
and maintain effective service delivery models.
Area Served: Hunter Region;Newcastle
Support
See Page 129
See Page 111
TAFE- Hamilton
See Page 129
See Page 101
Service
See Page 70
See Page 60
Health
See Page 13
See Page 29
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Centre
See Page 19
Youth Services
Support Unit
See Page 101
See Page 19
School
See Page 76
See Page 102
Centre
See Page 78
See Page 37
Service Inc
See Page 133
See Page 135
See Page 79
Wandiyali Incorporated
Newcastle Youth
See Page 160
See Page 126
See Page 85
Service
Ostara PRA
See Page 60
See Page 16
Youthdirect
Direct
Phone: 1800 171 800 Fax: 02 4922 1562
Service Description: Supports young people
who are currently experiencing or at risk of
homelessness. Service provides work and
development orders, that arranges an alternate
way to pay fines, free internet and phone
usage,outreach at Windale Cottage and
Woodrising Youth Centre, Drop in Facilities for
information and referral in accessing Youth
Services.
Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
Parent Organisation: Samaritans
See Page 46
See Page 46
See Page 134
See Page 83
Impaired
See Page 101
Impaired
See Page 101
(Hamilton Campus)
See Page 134
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See Page 57
Support Services / Groups
- Hunter
See Page 3
180
Youth Services
(including Alateen)
Mercy Day Centre
See Page 127
National Disability
See Page 117
See Page 100
See Page 96
See Page 115
Counselling Service
See Page 42
See Page 23
See Page 125
See Page 103
Newcastle PCYC
Communities
See Page 26
See Page 54
Service Inc
See Page 133
See Page 124
- Kidzlink
Support
See Page 53
See Page 129
See Page 23
See Page 129
Newcastle Youth
Centre Inc
See Page 126
See Page 149
Novacare
See Page 116
See Page 29
Ostara PRA
Counsellor
See Page 16
See Page 131
Centre
See Page 19
Centre
See Page 15
Police & Community Youth
Club (Newcastle)
See Page 57
Service (PAS)
See Page 46
Training
See Page 104
See Page 132
See Page 100
See Page 19
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Youth Services
& Manning Regions
See Page 39
See Page 46
Employment Programs
See Page 100
See Page 134
(Hamilton Campus)
See Page 134
Centre
See Page 37
Church of God Inc.
See Page 84
Mediation Service
See Page 122
See Page 135
Service
See Page 60
Youthdirect
See Page 180
See Page 57
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Subject Index
Subject Index
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islanders
Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer.136
Aboriginal Funeral Service .................159
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) .148
Abstudy Team Hunter ........................144
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service ...12
Awabakal Aboriginal Services ............117
Awabakal Dental Service....................152
Awabakal Disability Service................117
Awabakal Long Day Care Centre .........48
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd. .....................................123
Catholic Community Services - Aboriginal
Service Development Coordinator......159
Community Justice Centres (CJCs)....160
Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations (Indigneous
Education)..........................................139
Durungaling Hostel (AHL)...................124
Housing NSW Tenant Connect...........160
Hunter Aboriginal Children's Services.130
Hunter TAFE Purrimaibahn Aboriginal
Education and Training Unit ...............141
Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation ......32
New Horizons Enterprises ....................97
Newcastle Region Library - Outreach
Services ................................................ 8
The Wollotuka Institute.......................135
Wandiyali Incorporated.......................160
Aboriginal Health Centres
Awabakal Dental Service....................152
Academic Libraries
Adaptive Technology Centre ................87
Accessible Housing
Ageing, Disability & Home Care - Hunter3
St John's Villa........................................ 6
Accommodation
Association of NSW............................123
Hoarding and Squalor Program - Hunter 4
Administration
Mission Australia - Northern NSW
Regional Office...................................156
Adolescent Health Centres
Kaleidoscope-Hunter Children's Health
Network................................................44
Adult Day Care
ADHC-Community Support ..................12
Allawah Day Centre..............................12
Just Better Care ...................................14
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd ............23
Adults
Adamstown RSL & Community Club ....58
Adult Migrant English Program ...........136
Al-Anon Family Groups (including
Alateen) .............................................127
Alpha Toastmasters Club ...................137
Aqua Aerobics Fun Fitness ..................25
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd....................98
Australian Pompe's Association (APA) .41
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Beresfield Bowling Club....................... 63
Beresfield Memorial Cricket Club....... 165
Better Hearing Australia Newcastle Inc
.......................................................... 106
Blackbutt Reserve ............................... 64
Braye Park........................................... 64
Incorporated ...................................... 161
Centrelink Mayfield ............................ 103
Christians against Poverty, Oxford Falls
Group ................................................ 129
Association of NSW ........................... 123
Community Stroke Team ..................... 13
Conservation Volunteers Australia....... 66
Criminal Justice Support Network ...... 106
Department of Education & Communities
............................................................ 54
Elermore Vale Community Centre ....... 58
Fair Work Ombudsman - Hunter Region
.......................................................... 145
Healthlink-Hunter New England Health 13
House With No Steps-Hunter Region... 99
Howzat Newcastle ............................... 71
Hunter Business Chamber................. 145
Hunter Community College................ 140
Hunter Gambling Counselling Service 130
Hunter Institute of Mental Health........ 140
Education and Training Unit............... 141
Hunter Valley Masters Cycling Club... 165
Hunter Valley Tapestry Group Inc...... 173
Hunter Women's Centre .................... 131
Interrelate Family Centres.................. 109
Karumah Positive Living Centre........... 15
Keyword Signs and Resource Centre
(Australia)............................................ 44
Kooragang Wetlands Rehabilitation
Project ................................................. 74
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter ........... 131
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd ............... 5
Lowlands Bowling Club...................... 165
Mayfield Ex-Services Club ................... 33
National Disability Coordination Officer
.......................................................... 100
Newcastle Basketball........................... 78
Newcastle Community Arts Centre ...... 32
Newcastle District Bowling Association
(Zone 2) Inc ....................................... 166
Newcastle International Hockey Centre78
Newcastle Philatelic Society ................ 34
Newcastle Premier Swimming Club Inc
.......................................................... 167
Newcastle Region Library - Local Studies
Collection ............................................ 79
Newcastle Rugby League Limited...... 167
Newcastle Tigers Hockey Club Inc .... 167
Pacific Clinic Newcastle Sexual Health
Service .............................................. 133
Performing Arts Newcastle .................. 33
Response Service Incorporated......... 100
Shooting Sports ................................. 168
South Wallsend Junior Soccer Club... 168
South Wallsend Netball Club ............... 82
STEPS - Support Through Early
Psychosis Service ............................. 111
Student Support Services .................. 143
TAFE Counselling Unit (Hamilton
Campus)............................................ 134
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Inc. ...................................................... 84
The Wollotuka Institute ...................... 135
Unifam Counselling and Mediation
Service...............................................122
Vision Australia Hunter.........................40
Wallsend Junior Soccer Club .............168
Wallsend Touch Association ..............169
Wanderers Rugby Football Club ........163
Water Board Women’s Bowling Club....86
WEA Hunter.......................................144
Workcover New South Wales.............136
Advocacy
Anti-discrimination Board of NSW,
Newcastle ..........................................148
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA)...........107
Disability Advocacy NSW Inc .............113
Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle
and Hunter Region Inc .......................164
Hunter / New England Mental Health
Consumer Unit...................................108
Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy
Service...............................................124
Older Women's Network ......................20
Ostara PRA..........................................16
ParaQuad (Newcastle Branch).............21
Wesley Mission Newcastle Community
Visitors Scheme...................................21
Aerobics
Howzat Newcastle ...............................71
Aesthetic Dentistry
Newcastle Dental Clinic .......................15
African
Inc........................................................84
Aged Care Centres
Ageing, Disability and HomecareNewcastle Branch ................................12
Allawah Day Centre .............................12
Bupa Waratah........................................3
Maroba ................................................29
Maroba Manor, Maroba Lodge, Maroba
Terrace ..................................................6
Aicardi Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Alcohol Abuse
Al-anon & Al-ateen Family Groups .....136
Alateen) .............................................127
Brighton House (Mercy Community
Services)............................................138
Holyoake Hunter ................................153
McAuley Outreach Service.................132
Oasis Bridge Youith Family D&A Program
..........................................................126
Alternative Education
............................................................54
St Dominics Centre for Hearing Impaired
Children ...............................................47
The Olive Branch Cafe - Oasis Hunter143
Angelman Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Anxiety Disorders
Ostara PRA..........................................16
Samaritans Supported Employment
183
Programs ...........................................100
Aphasia
Community Stroke Team......................13
Appeals and Tribunals
Community Justice Centre .................118
Apprenticeships
MBA Newcastle Group Training .........141
Aquarobics
Art Appreciation
Newcastle Art School .........................142
Newcastle Region Art Gallery Society ..32
The Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Foundation ...........................................35
Art Societies
Arthritis
Australian Tai Chi Institute....................41
Assessment and Referral
Ageing, Disability & Home Care (ADHC)
Hunter - Information, Referral, & Intake
...........................................................112
AusPsych ...........................................105
Australian Hearing................................41
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Service, Hunter Valley..........................42
Hunter Urban Aged Care Assessment
Team Central Office .............................17
Nova Womens Accommodation and
Support ..............................................174
Ostara PRA..........................................16
Psychiatric Emergency Centre ...........111
TAFE-Hunter Institute, Disabilities Unit
...........................................................102
University of Newcastle, Special
Education Centre .................................47
Asthma
Just Better Care ...................................14
Athletics
Alder Park ............................................62
Federal Park ........................................68
Griffith Park ..........................................69
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Rawson Park........................................81
Audio Books
Hamilton Branch Library.......................70
Services ................................................ 8
Audio Visuals
Adamstown Branch Library ..................62
Beresfield Branch Library .....................63
City Branch Library...............................66
Lambton Branch Library .......................74
Mayfield Branch Library........................76
New Lambton Branch Library ...............78
Services ................................................ 8
Stockton Branch Library .......................83
Wallsend District Library.......................85
Audiology
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Subject Index
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service .. 12
Auslan
Deaf Society of NSW, Newcastle....... 107
Australian Rules Football
Bill Elliott Oval ..................................... 64
Autism
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)Hunter School...................................... 41
Bands
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
Barbecue Facilities
Braye Park........................................... 64
Brickworks Park................................... 64
Dixon Park........................................... 68
Hunter Street Reserve ......................... 72
Islington Park....................................... 72
King Edward Park................................ 73
Lambton Park ...................................... 74
Mitchell Park........................................ 77
Myamblah Crescent Reserve............... 77
Pitt Street Reserve .............................. 81
Richley Reserve .................................. 81
Tarro Recreation Area ......................... 83
The Foreshore..................................... 83
Inc. ...................................................... 84
Tuxford Park........................................ 84
Wickham Park/ .................................... 86
Baseball
Stevenson Park ................................... 82
Basketball
Basketball Courts
Batten Disease
Hunter Genetics................................. 108
Bereaved
Aboriginal Funeral Service................. 159
CanTeen (The Australian Organisation
for Young People Living with Cancer)Hunter & Northern NSW ...................... 42
IFFA (Induction for Fetal Abnormality)
Support Group..................................... 87
Bingo
Adamstown RSL & Community Club.... 58
Mayfield Ex-Services Club ................... 33
Bipolar Disorder
Ostara PRA ......................................... 16
Bird Watching
Hunter Wetlands Centre ...................... 72
Project ................................................. 74
Bladder Cancer
Cancer Council Hunter Regional Office 60
Blindness
Guide Dog Association of New South
Wales and ACT ................................... 13
Vision Australia Hunter ........................ 40
BMX
Brickworks Park ...................................64
Bone Cancer
for Young People Living with Cancer)Hunter & Northern NSW.......................42
Book Appreciation
City Branch Library ..............................66
New Lambton Branch Library...............78
Wallsend District Library ......................85
Bowel Cancer
Bowling Clubs
Probus Club of Waratah.......................27
Boxing
Newcastle PCYC .................................26
Braille
Brain Injuries
Headstart Aquired Brain Injury Service
Inc........................................................13
Hunter Brain Injury Service ..................96
Brain Tumours
Breast Cancer
Broad Community
621 Hunter Street Health Centre ........151
ACON Health .....................................127
..........................................................112
Alpha Toastmasters Club...................137
Newcastle ..........................................148
Arthur Edden Oval ...............................62
Attorney Generals Department...........148
AusPsych...........................................105
Australian Sculpture - Hunter Region Inc
..........................................................151
Bar Beach Public Bathing Area ............63
Beresfield Branch Library.....................63
Beresfield Community Health Centre .128
Bill Elliott Oval......................................64
Birdwood Park .....................................64
Blackbutt Reserve................................64
Blackley Oval .......................................64
Brahma Kumaris Australia..................152
Braye Park...........................................64
Brickworks Park ...................................64
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital......106
Cameron Park......................................65
Cancer Council Kotara Shop..............138
Carrington Community Centre..............58
Castle Personnel Services Ltd ...........103
Cathedral Park.....................................65
Catholic Care .....................................128
Centennial Park ...................................65
Chamber Registrar.............................149
184
Christie Place.......................................66
Civic Park.............................................66
Community Housing Division..............123
Connolly Park.......................................66
Conservation Volunteers Australia .......66
Corroba Park........................................67
Dangar Park.........................................67
Darling Street Oval...............................67
Diabetic Education Centre..................139
District Park..........................................68
Dixon Park ...........................................68
Elermore Vale Community Centre ........58
Elermore Vale Community Hall.............58
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer Hall .....58
Employment Plus ...............................145
Enterprise Park ....................................68
Federal Park ........................................68
Fletcher Park........................................68
Footlice Theatre Company Inc..............33
Gregson Park.......................................69
Griffith Park ..........................................69
Hamilton South Community Centre ......59
Hawkins ...............................................70
Heaton Park .........................................70
Henderson Park ...................................71
Henderson Park Hall ............................59
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Hexham Park .......................................71
Hunter District Organ Music Society .....36
Hunter Integrated Pain Service (HIPS)
...........................................................130
Hunter New England Population Health
(HNEPH) ............................................140
Hunter Spinal Cord Injury Service ......109
Hunter Street Reserve..........................72
Service...............................................124
Hunter Valley Research Foundation .....87
Hunter Valley Tapestry Group Inc ......173
Hunter Wetlands Centre.......................72
Industrial Relations Commission ........146
Jefferson Park......................................72
Jesmond Bushland...............................72
Network................................................44
Kentish Oval.........................................73
King Edward Park ................................73
Project..................................................74
Kotara Community Hall ........................60
Kotara Park ..........................................74
Lambton Park.......................................74
Learmonth Park....................................75
Leukaemia Foundation.......................141
Lindsay Memorial Park.........................75
Litchfield Park ......................................75
Lower Hunter Flexible Respite (Baptist
Community Service) ...........................115
Maryland Drive Reserve .......................75
Mayfield Park .......................................76
Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club Inc ....61
Minmi Progress Hall .............................59
Mission Australia (Employment Solutions)
...........................................................146
Mitchell Park ........................................77
Mosbri Crescent Park...........................77
Myamblah Crescent Reserve ...............77
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Nesca Park ..........................................77
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Subject Index
New Lambton Branch Library .............. 78
New Lambton Community Centre ........ 61
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club Inc
............................................................ 36
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Speleological
Society Inc......................................... 166
Newcastle Christian Library ................. 87
Newcastle City Hall.............................. 34
Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc. .. 78
Newcastle Knights Pty Limited........... 166
Newcastle Melanoma Unit ................. 142
Newcastle Ocean Baths ...................... 79
Newcastle Petanque Club.................. 167
Newcastle Printmakers Workshop Inc.. 32
Newcastle Region Art Gallery Society.. 32
Collection ............................................ 79
Newcastle Region Library - Lovett Gallery
............................................................ 34
Newcastle Repertory Theatre .............. 34
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd - Kidzlink
............................................................ 53
Newcastle Trades Hall Council .......... 146
Newcastle United Swimming Club ..... 168
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre . 114
Nobbys Beach Reserve ....................... 79
Northern District Swimming Association
Inc ..................................................... 168
Novocastrian Quilters Inc..................... 33
NSW Trustee and Guardian............... 149
Octapod Association Inc. ..................... 33
Office of Communities - Sport and
Recreation ......................................... 168
Pacific Park ......................................... 80
Pasedena Crescent Reserve ............... 80
Pat Jordan Oval................................... 80
Rawson Park ....................................... 81
Regent Park ........................................ 81
Response Employment and Training . 104
Richardson Park Reserve .................... 81
Richley Reserve .................................. 81
Rotunda Park ...................................... 81
Rowland Park ...................................... 81
Samaritans Foundation........................ 46
Shepherds Hill Cottage Reserve.......... 82
Silveridge Community Centre .............. 59
South Newcastle Beach....................... 82
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) . 143
Stevenson Park ................................... 82
Stockton Branch Library ...................... 83
Stray Dogs Theatre Company ............. 37
Tarro Community Hall.......................... 61
The Blackbutt Support Group Inc......... 83
The Foreshore..................................... 83
The Hunter Dementia and Memory
Resource Centre ................................. 16
The lock-up + John Paynter Gallery..... 35
Foundation .......................................... 35
Inc. ...................................................... 84
The Salvation Army Financial Counselling
Service ................................................ 10
Tramway Reserve ............................... 84
Tuxford Park........................................ 84
Service .............................................. 122
Upper Reserve Wallsend..................... 84
Wallarah Oval...................................... 85
Wallsend District Library ...................... 85
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall ........ 61
Warabrook Community Centre............. 59
Waratah Multicultural Library ............... 85
Watt Space Gallery.............................. 36
Western Newcastle Community Health
Centre..................................................16
Wickham Park/.....................................86
Business and Professional
Groups
Association of NSW ...........................123
Hunter Business Chamber .................145
Business Development
..........................................................145
Hunter Business Chamber .................145
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd ...............5
CACP Services
Calvary Silver Circle.............................18
Team Central Office.............................17
Canoeing and Kayaking
Car Parks
The Foreshore .....................................83
Inc........................................................84
Carers
Beresfield Day Care Centre .................22
Carer Assist .......................................138
Catholic Community Services - Hunter/
Great Lakes .........................................16
Community Stroke Team .....................13
Elermore Vale Neighbour Aid...............10
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project ...............22
Fernlea Hostel .......................................4
Greek Community Day Care Centre.....22
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Day Care
Centre..................................................22
Home Maintenance..............................17
Hunter Community Care ......................14
Hunter Valley HACC Development
Project .................................................17
Italian Day Care Centre........................22
Jesmond Friendship Club/Neighbour Aid
............................................................22
Just Better Care ...................................14
Karumah Positive Living Centre ...........15
Life Without Barriers (National Office) ..38
Community Service)...........................115
Macedonian Day Care .........................23
McAuley Community Housing ................6
Mercy Day Centre ................................23
Mercy Foster Grandparents ProgramMercy Community Services..................15
Mercy Social Support...........................17
My Time...............................................45
New Lake Peer Support Inc ...............115
New Lambton Community Friendship
Club .....................................................23
New Ways (Merewether) Stroke Group 15
Newcastle Five Star Family Day Care ..40
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd............23
185
.............................................................53
Novacare............................................116
Parkinson's Syndrome Support Group110
Polish Day Care Centre........................23
Presbyterian Aged Care (Wescott ) ....... 6
Samaritans Enhanced Living Options Hunter, Central Coast & Manning
Regions................................................39
St Augustines Ways and Means...........24
St Lukes Wallsend Day Care Centre ....24
Wallsend Area Community Carers Inc..24
Wallsend Baptist Seniors Fellowship ....24
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club .........114
Wallsend Uniting Church Seniors
Fellowship ............................................24
Wattle Grove Cottage...........................16
Case Management
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Community
Options Unit .......................................... 9
Samaritans Foundation ........................46
Caving
Society Inc. ........................................166
Cemeteries and Crematoria
Aboriginal Funeral Service .................159
Centre Based Respite
Ceramics
Cerebral Palsy
Danielle Robertson, Podiatrist ..............43
Dr Di Pacey, Rehabilitation & Specialist
Pain Physician....................................107
Dr Eric Ho, Orthopaedic Surgeon .........43
Dr M Manku, Ophthalmologist ..............43
Hunter New England Health, Podiatry
and Footcare Services .........................44
Cervical Cancer
for Young People Living with Cancer)Hunter & Northern NSW .......................42
Charge Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Chess
Newcastle PCYC..................................26
Child Care Volunteers
SIDS & Kids Hunter Region................134
Childbirth
Children
ABC Broadmeadow..............................47
ABC New Lambton...............................47
Adamstown Child Care Centre .............48
Adamstown Heights Pre-school............54
Adamstown Out of School Hours Care .51
Adamstown Park ..................................62
Adamstown Pre-school ........................54
Alder Park ............................................62
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)Hunter School ......................................41
Avon Street Reserve ............................62
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Subject Index
Awabakal Aboriginal Services............ 117
Awabakal Long Day Care Centre......... 48
Ballast Ground..................................... 63
Banksia Close Reserve ....................... 63
Beauford Avenue Reserve................... 63
BelAir Community Out of School Hours
Centre ................................................. 51
Beresfield Before and After School Care
(OOSH) ............................................... 51
Beresfield Child and Family Health
Centre (Kaleidoscope) ......................... 41
Beresfield Community Children's
Education Centre................................. 48
Beresfield Memorial Cricket Club....... 165
Beresfield Swim Club......................... 165
Bernborough Avenue Park................... 63
Black Hill Public School ..................... 137
Breen Park .......................................... 64
Brickworks Park................................... 64
Broadmeadow Montessori Children's
House.................................................. 48
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve ............ 64
Cambridge Drive Reserve.................... 65
Cambridge Hills Pre-school ................. 48
Cameron Park ..................................... 65
Cameron Park School (S.S.P.) ............ 98
Campbell Park..................................... 65
Carrington Foreshore........................... 65
Carrington Street Reserve ................... 65
Casuarina Circuit Reserve ................... 65
Cedrella Crescent Reserve.................. 65
Centennial Park ................................... 65
Incorporated ...................................... 161
Service, Hunter Valley ......................... 42
Child and Family Health Team............. 42
Child Safe Hunter Valley Pty Ltd.......... 39
Children's Court................................. 129
Claremont Avenue Park....................... 66
Coe Park ............................................. 66
Connolly Park ...................................... 66
Cook Park............................................ 67
Coolamin Road Reserve...................... 67
Coorumbung Road Reserve ................ 67
Corroba Park ....................................... 67
Cowie & Usk Street Reserve ............... 67
Cressington Way Reserve ................... 67
Cystic Fibrosis NSW Newcastle/Hunter
Branch................................................. 43
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Danielle Robertson, Podiatrist ............. 43
............................................................ 54
Disabled Surfers Association Inc - Hunter
Region................................................. 39
Dixon Park........................................... 68
Dr Eric Ho, Orthopaedic Surgeon ........ 43
Dr M Manku, Ophthalmologist ............. 43
Early Childhood Intervention Program . 43
ECIT - Early Childhood Information Team
............................................................ 43
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre .... 48
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre... 48
Elermore Vale Out Of School Hours Care
............................................................ 51
Elermore Vale Park ............................. 68
Elermore Vale Pre-school.................... 54
Empire Park......................................... 68
Faith Cottage....................................... 38
Families Supporting Families Inc ....... 113
Federal Park........................................ 68
Fletcher Street Reserve....................... 69
Ford Oval ............................................ 69
Frogstomp Pre-school ......................... 54
Gibbs Brothers Park ............................ 69
Glendore Child Care Centre ................ 49
Good Start Breakfast Club ................... 44
Grahame Park .....................................69
Grange Avenue Reserve......................69
Gregson Park.......................................69
Gross Street Reserve...........................69
Gwydir Park .........................................70
Hamilton Child and Family Health Centre
(Kaleidoscope).....................................44
Hamilton Child Care Centre .................49
Hamilton Community Pre-school ..........55
Hamilton South Before & After School
Care Centre Inc (OOSH)......................51
Hamilton South Public School ..............99
Harold Myers Park ...............................70
Henderson Park...................................71
Henry Street Community Pre-school ....55
Hillview Playground..............................71
Hogue Park..........................................71
Hollywood Parade Park........................71
Hope Street Reserve ...........................71
House of Hospitality .............................38
Hudson Park ........................................72
Hunter Aboriginal Children's Services 130
Hunter Street Reserve .........................72
Islington Park .......................................72
James Park..........................................72
Jenny's Place.......................................38
Jesmond Community Pre-school..........55
Jesmond Early Education Centre Inc ...49
Johnson Park.......................................73
Jumping Jacks Community Pre-school
Inc........................................................55
Network ...............................................44
Kariwarra Street Reserve.....................73
(Australia) ............................................44
Kilpanie Road Reserve .......................73
King Edward Park ................................73
Kintaiba Child Care Centre...................49
Kooinda Work Based Child Care Centre
............................................................49
Kotara Child and Family Health Centre
(Kaleidoscope).....................................44
Kotara Park..........................................74
Kotara South Out of School Hours Care
............................................................52
KU Bel-Air Pre-school ..........................55
KU Mayfield Preschool.........................55
KU Merewether Pre-school ..................55
KU Wickham Pre-school ......................56
KU Wonnayba Children's Centre..........49
Lambton Child and Family Health Centre
(Kaleidoscope)...................................131
Lambton Park ......................................74
Learmonth Park ...................................75
Lugar Street Reserve ...........................75
Lyall Reserve .......................................75
Maryland Care & Early Education Centre
Inc........................................................49
Maryland Child and Family Health Centre
(Kaleidoscope).....................................45
Maryland Drive Pre-school ...................56
Maryland Out of School Hours Care
(OOSH)................................................52
Max Street Reserve .............................76
Mayfield Central Community Pre-school
and Kindergarten .................................56
Mayfield Early Learning Centre ............50
Mayfield East Before and After School
Care (OOSH) .......................................52
Mayfield West Out Of School Hours
(WEOOSH) ..........................................52
McCauley Park ....................................76
Merewether Child and Family Health
186
Centre (Kaleidoscope)..........................45
Merewether Heights Out of School Hours
Care .....................................................53
Merindah Children's Centre ..................50
Minmi Park ...........................................76
Minmi Reserve .....................................76
Mission Australia - Stockton Early
Learning Centre ...................................50
Morpeth Road Reserve ........................77
Murabarnbah Park ...............................77
My Time ...............................................45
Narnia Christian Pre-school..................56
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Nesca Park ..........................................77
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child Care .....50
New Lambton District Out of School
Hours Care...........................................53
Newcastle Dental Clinic........................15
Newcastle East Out of School Hours
Care (OOSH) .......................................53
Newcastle Legacy ................................20
Newcastle Philatelic Society.................34
Newcastle Rugby League Limited ......167
Northcott Park ......................................80
Novocastrian Park................................80
O’Connell Park .....................................80
Oak Close Reserve ..............................80
Orana Community Pre-school Inc.........56
Parnell Park .........................................80
Performing Arts Newcastle ...................33
Physical Disability Unit, Hunter Institute of
Technology ..........................................46
Pilkington Street Reserve .....................81
Police & Community Youth Club
(Newcastle) ..........................................57
Psychological Assistance Service (PAS)
.............................................................46
Rawson Park........................................81
Regent Park .........................................81
Richley Reserve ...................................81
Ronald McDonald House......................38
Ronald McDonald House-Newcastle ....39
Rushton Park .......................................82
Samaritans Early Learning Centre........50
Regions................................................39
Six Hats Early Childhood Service .........50
Smith Park ...........................................82
South Wallsend Netball Club................82
Children ...............................................47
St. Andrew's Church Community
Preschool Inc .......................................56
Stevenson Park....................................82
Stockton Child and Family Health Centre
.............................................................47
Stockton School Kids Fun Club ............53
TAD Disability Services (Hunter) ..........40
Tantrum Theatre Co-operative Ltd .......35
Tarro Recreation Area..........................83
The Foreshore......................................83
The Hunter Orthopaedic School .........102
The Junction Before and After School
Care .....................................................54
The Little Unicorn Early Education & Preschool Centre.......................................50
Thomas Percy Oval..............................84
Tillys Play & Development Centre ........50
Toy Library - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
.............................................................40
Tumpoaba Reserve..............................84
Tuxford Park ........................................84
University of Newcastle - School of
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Subject Index
Education .......................................... 102
Vera Wilson Park................................. 84
Wallsend Child and Family Health Centre
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 47
Wallsend Community Pre-school ......... 56
Wallsend Junior Soccer Club............. 168
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union Club. 169
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve ............. 85
WARATAH After School Care Inc ........ 54
WARATAH Child and Family Health
Waratah Park ...................................... 86
Warlga Ngurra Women and Children's
Refuge................................................. 39
Webb Park........................................... 86
West Park Reserve.............................. 86
Centre ................................................. 16
Wickham Park/ .................................... 86
Willow Close Reserve.......................... 86
Woodward Street Reserve................... 86
YWCA Hunter Region Inc .................... 57
Choral Music
Hunter District Organ Music Society .... 36
Christian Science
Newcastle Christian Library ................. 87
Churches and Temples
Inc. ...................................................... 84
Churches of Christ
Inc. ...................................................... 84
Clothing Assistance
St Vincent de Paul Society (Maitland Newcastle Diocese)........................... 134
Clubs And Groups
Incorporated ...................................... 161
Delando Corporation Ltd.................... 103
Probus Club of Waratah ...................... 27
Coaching
ALESCO Learning Centre.................. 137
Margaret Jurd College ....................... 132
Communal Meals
Elermore Vale Neighbour Aid .............. 10
Fernlea Hostel ....................................... 4
Communication
Communication Aids
Adaptive Technology Centre................ 87
(Australia)............................................ 44
Communication Skills
Alpha Toastmasters Club .................. 137
Community Justice Centre................. 118
Community Aid
............................................................ 22
Regions ...............................................39
St Vincent de Paul Society (Maitland Newcastle Diocese) ...........................134
Community Arts
Newcastle Community Arts Centre.......32
Newcastle Legacy................................20
Newcastle Printmakers Workshop Inc ..32
Novocastrian Quilters Inc .....................33
Octapod Association Inc. .....................33
Performing Arts Newcastle...................33
Community Arts Volunteers
Wandiyali Incorporated ......................160
Community Based Organisation
Bel Air VIEW ......................................172
Group.................................................129
Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre..........19
Maryland Blue Gum Hills Combined
Probus Club Inc. ................................162
Mayfield VIEW ...................................173
Merewether Ladies Probus Club Inc.....25
Nobbys Evening VIEW.......................174
Probus Club of Honeysuckle Inc ..........26
Probus Club of New Lambton ..............26
Probus Club of New Lambton (Ladies
Probus Club)........................................26
Stockton VIEW...................................175
Inc........................................................84
Wallsend VIEW ..................................175
Community Centres
Adamstown Senior Citizens Centre......24
Carrington Community Centre..............58
Elermore Vale Community Centre........58
Elermore Vale Community Hall ............58
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer Hall .....58
Hamilton South Community Centre ......59
Henderson Park Hall............................59
Minmi Progress Hall.............................59
Newcastle City Hall ..............................34
Newcastle Elderly Citizens Centre Inc..20
Silveridge Community Centre...............59
Stockton Senior Citizens Inc ................21
The Loft Youth Arts & Cultural Centre ..37
Warabrook Community Centre.............59
Community Development
Aged & Disability Services - The City of
Newcastle ............................................18
Alice Ferguson Community Centre.......18
Community Youth Development Project
..........................................................179
Italian Community Worker....................29
Maryland Multipurpose Centre .............19
Regional Office ..................................156
NESB Case Management (Non English
Speaking Background).........................19
Newcastle City Council Aged & Disability
Services...............................................20
Community Education
............................................................54
Macquarie/Newcastle...........................99
187
House With No Steps-Hunter Region ...99
Hunter Community College ................140
Project..................................................74
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter ............131
Student Support Services...................143
WEA Hunter .......................................144
Community Health Centres
621 Hunter Street Health Centre ........151
Centre ..................................................16
Community Information Services
Calvary Silver Circle .............................18
Department of Veterans' Affairs Newcastle VAN ..................................172
Families Supporting Families Inc........113
Macquarie/Newcastle ...........................99
Services ...............................................20
Recreation..........................................168
Youthdirect.........................................180
Community Justice Centres
Community Libraries
Hunter Valley Research Foundation .....87
Community Nursing
Community Nursing..............................13
Hunter Community Care.......................14
Community Options
Options Unit .......................................... 9
Community Organisation
Greek Cypriot Community Organisation
...........................................................139
Organisation.......................................139
Community Participation
Programs
Response Employment and Training..104
Response Service Incorporated .........100
Community Service Groups
Bel Air VIEW ......................................172
Mayfield VIEW....................................173
Mercy Day Centre ................................23
Newcastle PCYC..................................26
Nobbys Evening VIEW .......................174
Probus Club of Stockton & District
Combined Inc.......................................27
Stockton VIEW ...................................175
The Blackbutt Support Group Inc. ........83
Wallsend VIEW ..................................175
Community Transport
Elermore Vale Neighbour Aid ...............10
Newcastle Community Transport Group
Inc........................................................30
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Subject Index
Companionship
Calvary Silver Circle ............................ 18
Companion Care ................................. 28
............................................................ 22
Companionship Volunteers
.......................................................... 106
Companion Care ................................. 28
EDuCARE (Carer) Support Service ... 161
Newcastle Elderly Citizens Centre Inc . 20
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd ........... 23
............................................................ 53
Stockton Centre................................. 111
Complaints Procedures
Newcastle.......................................... 148
Community Justice Centres (CJCs) ... 160
Fair Trading ....................................... 124
Computer and Internet Training
Computerpals for Seniors Newcastle Inc8
Computer Hobbies and Clubs
Computer Training Volunteers
Concerts
............................................................ 36
Conference Venues
Conflict Resolution
Consumer Protection
Fair Trading ....................................... 124
Continuing Education
Adult Migrant English Program .......... 136
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd ................... 98
Education and Training Unit............... 141
Hunter Women's Centre .................... 131
.......................................................... 100
U3A Inc (Hunter).................................... 9
Cooking
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Hunter Genetics................................. 108
Counselling
ACON Health..................................... 127
AusPsych .......................................... 105
Beresfield Community Health Centre . 128
Calvary Mater Newcastle Palliative Care
Service .............................................. 128
Catholic Care..................................... 128
CatholicCare Counselling and Family
Services.............................................128
Child and Family Health Team .............42
Children's Court .................................129
Community Aged Care Services ........129
Families with Adolescents Support.....129
Family Planning NSW Hunter.............129
(Kaleidoscope).....................................44
HNE Mater Mental Health Service......130
Hunter Genetics.................................108
..........................................................130
Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance ........131
Hunter Women's Centre.....................131
Support Group .....................................87
Interrelate Family Centres..................109
Jesmond Adolescent & Family Counsellor
..........................................................131
............................................................22
(Kaleidoscope).....................................44
(Kaleidoscope)...................................131
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter............131
Margaret Jurd College........................132
(Kaleidoscope).....................................45
Matthew Talbot Centre.......................125
McAuley Outreach Service.................132
Mental Health Substance Use ServiceMcAuley Centre, Mater Hospital.........110
Centre (Kaleidoscope) .........................45
Narcotics Anonymous NSW Hunter
Valley.................................................132
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie Dementia
Advisory Service ................................132
Newcastle City Mission Counselling
Service...............................................125
..........................................................126
Service...............................................133
............................................................46
Salvation Army Community Welfare
Centre................................................133
Sexual Assault Service HNEH Southern
..........................................................134
SIDS & Kids Hunter Region ...............134
State Training Services ......................134
............................................................47
Stomal Therapy Consultant Nurses....122
Campus) ............................................134
Inc........................................................84
Service.................................................10
Totally & Permanently Disabled Soldiers
of Australia (TPI) ................................114
Service...............................................122
University Counselling Service...........135
Veterans and Veterans Families
Counselling Service .............................21
(Kaleidoscope).....................................47
Wesley Counselling ...........................135
188
Wesley Mission McKenzie Centre ......135
Wesley Newcastle Youth Service .........60
Centre ..................................................16
Counselling Volunteers
Wandiyali Incorporated.......................160
Court Support
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc...149
Hunter Women's Centre .....................131
Crafts
.............................................................53
Cri du Chat Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Cricket
Adamstown Park ..................................62
Alder Park ............................................62
Arthur Edden Oval................................62
Ballast Ground .....................................63
Beresfield Memorial Cricket Club .......165
Blackley Oval .......................................64
Connolly Park.......................................66
Cook Park ............................................67
District Park..........................................68
Elermore Vale Park ..............................68
Empire Park .........................................68
Federal Park ........................................68
Ford Oval .............................................69
Griffith Park ..........................................69
Hawkins ...............................................70
Hawkins Oval .......................................70
Heaton Park .........................................70
Hexham Park .......................................71
Hudson Park ........................................72
Islington Park .......................................72
Johnson Park .......................................73
Kentish Oval.........................................73
Learmonth Park....................................75
Lewis Oval ...........................................75
Litchfield Park ......................................75
Mayfield Park .......................................76
Minmi Park ...........................................76
Mitchell Park ........................................77
Pat Jordan Oval ...................................80
Rawson Park........................................81
Regent Park .........................................81
Richardson Park Reserve.....................81
Smith Park ...........................................82
Stevenson Park....................................82
Thomas Percy Oval..............................84
Tuxford Park ........................................84
Upper Reserve Wallsend......................84
Wallsend Park......................................85
Waratah Park .......................................86
Wickham Park/ .....................................86
Cricket Grounds
Adamstown Park ..................................62
Alder Park ............................................62
Ballast Ground .....................................63
Bill Elliott Oval ......................................64
Blackley Oval .......................................64
Connolly Park.......................................66
Cook Park ............................................67
District Park..........................................68
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Subject Index
Empire Park......................................... 68
Federal Park........................................ 68
Ford Oval ............................................ 69
Griffith Park ......................................... 69
Harker Oval ......................................... 70
Harold Myers Park............................... 70
Hawkins............................................... 70
Hawkins Oval ...................................... 70
Heaton Park ........................................ 70
Hexham Park....................................... 71
Hudson Park........................................ 72
Islington Park....................................... 72
Johnson Park ...................................... 73
Kentish Oval ........................................ 73
Lambton Park ...................................... 74
Learmonth Park ................................... 75
Lewis Oval........................................... 75
Lindsay Memorial Park ........................ 75
Litchfield Park...................................... 75
Lugar Street Reserve........................... 75
Mayfield Park....................................... 76
Minmi Park .......................................... 76
Mitchell Park........................................ 77
Novocastrian Park ............................... 80
Pat Jordan Oval................................... 80
Rawson Park ....................................... 81
Regent Park ........................................ 81
Smith Park........................................... 82
Stevenson Park ................................... 82
Thomas Percy Oval ............................. 84
Tuxford Park........................................ 84
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Waratah Park ...................................... 86
Wickham Park/ .................................... 86
Crime Victims
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre
.......................................................... 150
Crisis Counselling
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter ........... 131
Croquet
Newcastle National Park Croquet Club
.......................................................... 162
Cycle Tracks
Brickworks Park................................... 64
Jesmond Bushland .............................. 72
Mitchell Park........................................ 77
Cycling
Adamstown Park ................................. 62
Hunter Valley Masters Cycling Club... 165
Mitchell Park........................................ 77
Deafness
Australian Hearing ............................... 41
.......................................................... 106
Death and Dying
Support Group..................................... 87
Dementia
Bupa Waratah ....................................... 3
Community Aged Care Services ........ 129
Just Better Care................................... 14
Advisory Service................................ 132
Special Needs Dentistry .................... 111
Resource Centre..................................16
Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Facility
(United Protestants Association) ............7
Dental Health Centres and Clinics
Special Needs Dentistry.....................111
Dental Public Health
Awabakal Dental Service ...................152
Depression
Ostara PRA..........................................16
Design Arts
Novocastrian Quilters Inc .....................33
Detoxification Units
Services)............................................138
Developmental Disability
............................................................43
My Time...............................................45
Northcott - Earlystart Diagnosis Support
(Central Coast) ....................................45
Stockton Centre .................................111
Diabetes
Australian Diabetes Council (Hunter
Region Resource Outlet)....................105
Australian Tai Chi Institute ...................41
Diabetic Education Centre .................139
Diabetes Medicine
Just Better Care ...................................14
Disability Support
Great Lakes .........................................16
Connectability Australia Inc ................112
Support Group .....................................87
My Time...............................................45
Newcastle Westlakes Social Club Inc.117
Disabled Parking
............................................................34
Disaster Services
Discrimination
Newcastle ..........................................148
Divorce and Separation
Service...............................................122
Domestic Assistance
Calvary Silver Circle.............................27
Domestic Assistance............................28
Just Better Care ...................................14
189
Domestic Violence
Homelessness and Domestic Violence for
Women (HIR) .....................................154
Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource
Centre ................................................173
Relationships Australia, Hunter ..........133
Down Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Drama
Performing Arts Newcastle ...................33
Drop-In Centres
Mercy Day Centre ................................23
Newcastle PCYC..................................26
Ostara PRA..........................................16
Drug Abuse
Services)............................................138
Holyoake Hunter ................................153
McAuley Outreach Service .................132
Valley .................................................132
...........................................................126
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Alateen) .............................................127
Drug and Alcohol Information
Services)............................................138
Harm Minimisation Program ...............139
Drug Users
Services)............................................138
Harm Minimisation Program ...............139
Holyoake Hunter ................................153
LeapFrog Ability Inc............................109
Regional Office...................................156
Valley .................................................132
...........................................................126
Wesley Counselling............................135
Dyslexia
Dystonia
Pain Physician....................................107
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Early Childhood Centres
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 44
Network ............................................... 44
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 44
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 45
............................................................ 47
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 47
Early Intervention
Early Childhood Intervention Program . 43
(Central Coast) .................................... 45
Samaritans Casework & Youth Direct .. 46
Education Resource Centres
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd ................... 98
DALE (Young Mothers Program) ....... 139
Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations (Indigneous
Education) ......................................... 139
............................................................ 53
Embroidery
Emergency Accommodation
Jenny's Place ...................................... 38
Matthew Talbot Centre ...................... 125
McAuley Community Housing................ 6
Ronald McDonald House..................... 38
Ronald McDonald House-Newcastle.... 39
Salvation Army Clulow Court ............. 126
The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre ......... 127
Refuge................................................. 39
Emergency Finance
Regions ............................................... 39
Emergency Material Aid
Regions ............................................... 39
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital ..... 106
Employees
NSW Industrial Relations................... 146
Employment
Abstudy Team Hunter........................ 144
Castle Personnel Services Ltd........... 103
Centrelink Community Support Unit... 144
Centrelink Wallsend ...........................144
CRS Australia ....................................103
Department of Human Services Centrelink ..............................................9
Employment Plus ...............................145
Job Centre Australia ..........................104
Jobquest ............................................146
..........................................................146
New Horizons Enterprises....................97
Newcastle Trades Hall Council ..........146
Employment Conditions
NSW Industrial Relations ...................146
Endodontics
English
WEA Equity Centre ............................144
Entertainment
Footlice Theatre Company Inc .............33
Mayfield Ex-Services Club ...................33
Newcastle Legacy................................20
Newcastle Philatelic Society.................34
............................................................34
Newcastle Repertory Theatre...............34
Performing Arts Newcastle...................33
Environmental Education
Environmental Volunteers
Equipment
..........................................................106
Child Safe Hunter Valley Pty Ltd ..........39
Region .................................................39
Hunter Equipment Service HNEAHS..104
............................................................40
Equipment Repair
Ethnic Groups
Adult Migrant English Program...........136
Hunter New England Multicultural Health
Services.............................................154
Multicultural Dementia Support Group
(ADARDS) ...........................................30
Multicultural Group.............................164
Speaking Background).........................19
Services.................................................8
Tinonee Gardens The Multicultural
Village....................................................7
Waratah Multicultural Library................85
Ethnic Health Centres
190
Services .............................................154
Ethnic Welfare Services
Adult Migrant English Program ...........136
Eye Cancer
Families
Alateen) .............................................127
Carer Assist .......................................138
Services .............................................128
Community Aged Care Services.........129
Branch .................................................43
Early Childhood Intervention Program ..43
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................44
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Holyoake Hunter ................................153
Hunter Brain Injury Carers Support Group
for Carers .............................................19
Hunter Brain Injury Service...................96
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Support Group......................................87
Interrelate Family Centres ..................109
Italian Community Worker ....................29
...........................................................131
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................44
(Kaleidoscope) ...................................131
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................45
My Time ...............................................45
New Lake Peer Support Inc................115
.............................................................53
Novacare............................................116
Ronald McDonald House......................38
Regions................................................39
Six Hats Early Childhood Service .........50
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Subject Index
............................................................ 47
Supported Accommodation Oasis Hunter
.......................................................... 127
.......................................................... 150
Service .............................................. 122
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 47
Wallsend Family Support Service ...... 135
Family Counselling
Relationships Australia, Hunter.......... 133
Family Day Care
Newcastle Five Star Family Day Care.. 40
Family Law
.......................................................... 150
Service .............................................. 122
Family Relationships
Family Support
Al-anon & Al-ateen Family Groups..... 136
Support Group..................................... 87
Community Service) .......................... 115
Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation...... 32
(Central Coast) .................................... 45
Novacare ........................................... 116
............................................................ 47
Federal Departments
Federal Government
.......................................................... 145
Film
Centrelink Wallsend........................... 144
Department of Human Services Centrelink .............................................. 9
Emergency Relief Program................ 147
Hunter Equipment Service HNEAHS . 104
Newcastle No Interest Loans Scheme
(NILS)................................................ 147
Options Unit........................................... 9
Centre ............................................... 133
The Brown Sisters ................................. 9
Service.................................................10
The Smith Family ...............................148
Financial Counselling
Castle Personnel Services Ltd ...........103
Centrelink Mayfield ............................103
Group.................................................129
LeapFrog Ability Inc ...........................109
Firearm Sports
Shooting Sports .................................168
First Aid
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW)..143
Folk Dancing
............................................................36
Folk Music
............................................................36
Food Assistance
Regions ...............................................39
Football Grounds
Adamstown Park..................................62
Alder Park............................................62
Bill Elliott Oval......................................64
Blackley Oval .......................................64
Connolly Park ......................................66
Cook Park............................................67
Corroba Park .......................................67
Dangar Park.........................................67
Elermore Vale Park..............................68
Empire Park .........................................68
Federal Park ........................................68
Ford Oval.............................................69
Gibbs Brothers Park.............................69
Harker Oval..........................................70
Hawkins ...............................................70
Hawkins Oval.......................................70
Heaton Park.........................................70
Hexham Park .......................................71
Hudson Park ........................................72
Islington Park .......................................72
Kentish Oval ........................................73
Kotara Park..........................................74
Lambton Park ......................................74
Learmonth Park ...................................75
Lewis Oval ...........................................75
Mayfield Park .......................................76
Minmi Park...........................................76
Mitchell Park ........................................77
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Pasedena Crescent Reserve ...............80
Rawson Park .......................................81
Regent Park.........................................81
Smith Park ...........................................82
Stevenson Park ...................................82
Thomas Percy Oval .............................84
Upper Reserve Wallsend .....................84
Wallarah Oval ......................................85
Wallsend Park......................................85
Waratah Park.......................................86
191
Wickham Park/ .....................................86
Foreign Language Publications
Services ................................................ 8
Foster Care
Hunter Aboriginal Children's Services.130
Friendly Visiting
Mercy Social Support ...........................17
Fund Raising
Bel Air VIEW ......................................172
Mayfield VIEW....................................173
Stockton VIEW ...................................175
Wallsend VIEW ..................................175
Galleries and Museums
.............................................................34
The lock-up + John Paynter Gallery .....35
Foundation ...........................................35
Watt Space Gallery ..............................36
Gambling Compulsion
LeapFrog Ability Inc............................109
Regional Office...................................156
...........................................................126
Wesley Counselling............................135
Games
Crossroads Christian Fellowship for the
Disabled...............................................36
Gardening Volunteers
Genealogy
Collection .............................................79
General Dentistry
Special Needs Dentistry .....................111
Genetics
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Support Group......................................87
Gentle exercise
Howzat Newcastle................................71
Government
Recreation..........................................168
Greek
Greek Community Day Care Centre .....22
...........................................................139
Organisation.......................................139
Centre ..................................................22
Grief Counselling
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Subject Index
Support Group..................................... 87
Guide Dogs
Wales and ACT ................................... 13
Guided Tours
New Lake Peer Support Inc ............... 115
Gymnasiums
Gymnastics
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
Halfway Houses
ParaQuad (Newcastle Branch) ............ 21
Halls and Meeting Rooms
Adamstown RSL & Community Club.... 58
Adamstown Senior Citizens Centre ..... 24
Carrington Community Centre ............. 58
Elermore Vale Community Centre ....... 58
Elermore Vale Community Hall ............ 58
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer Hall..... 58
Hamilton South Community Centre...... 59
Henderson Park Hall............................ 59
Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre ......... 19
Kotara Community Hall........................ 60
Maryland Multipurpose Centre ............. 19
Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club Inc ... 61
Minmi Progress Hall............................. 59
New Lambton Community Centre ........ 61
Silveridge Community Centre .............. 59
Stockton Senior Citizens Inc ................ 21
The Loft Youth Arts & Cultural Centre.. 37
Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall ........ 61
Warabrook Community Centre............. 59
Health Education
ACON Health..................................... 127
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia.... 138
Branch................................................. 43
Diabetic Education Centre ................. 139
(HNEPH) ........................................... 140
Leukaemia Foundation ...................... 141
Valley ................................................ 132
Newcastle Calvary Mater Prostate
Cancer Support Group....................... 142
Newcastle Melanoma Unit ................. 142
Service .............................................. 133
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW Inc Hunter Region ................................... 101
.......................................................... 134
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) . 143
Health Promotion
Cancer Council Kotara Shop ............. 138
Health Promotion Volunteers
Wandiyali Incorporated ...................... 160
Hearing Impairment
.......................................................... 106
(Australia) ............................................44
Hereditary Haemorrhagic
Telangiectasia
Foundation Inc ...................................108
High Care Facilities
BCS Warabrook Centre .........................3
Bupa Waratah........................................3
St Joseph's Nursing Home.....................7
Wallsend Aged Care Facility ..................7
High Support
Hire
Maryland Multipurpose Centre .............19
New Lambton Community Centre ........61
Silveridge Community Centre...............59
Tarro Community Hall ..........................61
Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall.........61
HIV AIDS
ACON Health .....................................127
Service...............................................133
Hockey
Newcastle District Women’s Hockey
Association ........................................166
Newcastle Men's Hockey Association 162
Newcastle Tigers Hockey Club Inc.....167
Home Based Respite
Home Care Services
Great Lakes .........................................16
Fernlea Hostel .......................................4
Hunter Community Care ......................14
Project .................................................17
Just Better Care ...................................14
Mercy Social Support...........................17
Newcastle & District Meals on Wheels Inc
............................................................11
Services.................................................8
Home Delivered Meals
Beresfield & District Community Care Inc
(MOW) .................................................10
Hamilton Meals on Wheels...................10
Lambton Meals on Wheels...................10
Mayfield Meals on Wheels ...................11
Merewether Meals on Wheels..............11
............................................................11
Stockton Meals on Wheels...................11
Wallsend Meals on Wheels ..................11
Home Delivery
192
(MOW) .................................................10
Lambton Meals on Wheels ...................10
Mayfield Meals on Wheels....................11
Merewether Meals on Wheels ..............11
.............................................................11
Services ................................................ 8
Stockton Meals on Wheels ...................11
Home Library Services
Services ................................................ 8
Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance ..............................17
Mercy Social Support ...........................17
Home Maintenance Volunteers
EDuCARE (Carer) Support Service ....161
Home Modification
Home Schooling
Subject Index
Home Maintenance ............................. 17
Hunter Community Care ...................... 14
Team Central Office ............................ 17
Project ................................................. 17
............................................................ 22
Just Better Care................................... 14
Lambton Meals on Wheels .................. 10
Mayfield Meals on Wheels ................... 11
Mercy Social Support........................... 17
Merewether Meals on Wheels ............. 11
Services ................................................ 8
Stockton Meals on Wheels .................. 11
Wallsend Meals on Wheels.................. 11
Housework Volunteers
Incontinence
Just Better Care................................... 14
Linen Service....................................... 15
Independent Living Units
Terrace.................................................. 6
Homeless
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
Women (HIR) .....................................154
Regional Office...................................156
Youthdirect.........................................180
Homocystinuria
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Hospital Accident and
Emergency Ward
Hostels
Adamstown Accommodation ..............123
BCS Warabrook Centre......................... 3
Carpenter Court Aged Care Facility....... 3
Charles O'Neill Hostel ........................... 4
Durungaling Hostel (AHL)...................124
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
Jesmond Grove Hostel.......................... 5
Maroba.................................................29
Mayfield Residential ...........................125
St John's Villa........................................ 6
St. Martin De Porres Hostel................... 7
Village ................................................... 7
Tinonee Haven...................................... 7
(United Protestants Association) ........... 7
Housebound
Adamstown Community Care...............27
(MOW) .................................................10
Great Lakes .........................................16
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project................28
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
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Independent Schools
............................................................ 54
Indoor Bowling
Beresfield Bowling Club....................... 63
Indoor Cricket
Indoor Soccer
Indoor Sports Centres
Indoor Volleyball
.......................................................... 145
Industrial Relations Commission........ 146
NSW Industrial Relations................... 146
Infants
ABC Broadmeadow ............................. 47
ABC New Lambton .............................. 47
Adamstown Child Care Centre............. 48
Australian Pompe's Association (APA). 41
Awabakal Long Day Care Centre......... 48
House.................................................. 48
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre .... 48
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre... 48
Glendore Child Care Centre ................ 49
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 44
Hamilton Child Care Centre ................. 49
Jesmond Early Education Centre Inc ... 49
Network ...............................................44
............................................................49
(Kaleidoscope).....................................44
KU Wonnayba Children's Centre..........49
Inc........................................................49
(Kaleidoscope).....................................45
Merindah Children's Centre..................50
Learning Centre ...................................50
My Time...............................................45
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child Care .....50
(Central Coast) ....................................45
Samaritans Early Learning Centre .......50
Six Hats Early Childhood Service.........50
............................................................47
The Little Unicorn Early Education & Preschool Centre.......................................50
Tillys Play & Development Centre ........50
............................................................40
(Kaleidoscope).....................................47
Information Hotlines
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Support Group .....................................87
Youthdirect.........................................180
Information Services
Adamstown Combined Pensioners Inc.18
Newcastle ............................................18
..........................................................112
Australian Retired Person ....................18
Beresfield & District Senior Citizens &
Pensioners Association........................18
Beresfield Community Health Centre .128
CatholicCare Youth Services ...............96
Centrelink Community Support Unit ...144
Centrelink Mayfield ............................103
Children's Court .................................129
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink
Centre..................................................18
..........................................................179
Deaf Society of NSW, Newcastle .......107
Diabetes Australia Newcastle Support
Group.................................................112
Domestic Violence Unit ......................149
Fair Trading .......................................124
..........................................................145
193
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................44
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Housing NSW ....................................124
Housing NSW - Newcastle Tenancy and
Access Office .....................................124
for Carers .............................................19
Hunter Genetics .................................108
...........................................................130
Service...............................................124
Project..................................................17
Support Group......................................87
Lambton Senior Citizens Group............19
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law Office .......113
Maryland Multipurpose Centre..............19
MayCARE Community Centre ............... 8
Speaking Background) .........................19
Association...........................................19
Newcastle Elderly Citizens Centre Inc ..20
Newcastle Melanoma Unit..................142
Newcastle Pregnancy Support Service
Inc......................................................133
Newcastle Trades Hall Council...........146
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre..114
Newcastle Youth Accommodation
Services Ltd .......................................126
NSW Industrial Relations....................146
NSW Trustee and Guardian ...............149
Older Women's Network.......................20
Ostara PRA..........................................16
ParaQuad (Newcastle Branch) .............21
Polish Senior Citizens Association .......21
Samaritans Casework & Youth Direct...46
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW Inc Hunter Region ....................................101
.............................................................47
Stockton Senior Citizens Inc.................21
TAFE Consultant for Hearing Impaired
...........................................................101
TAFE Consultant for Vision Impaired..101
Campus) ............................................134
TAFE Teacher/Consultant - Neurological
and Mental Health Support Unit..........101
of Australia (TPI) ................................114
.............................................................40
U3A Inc (Hunter) ................................... 9
University Counselling Service ...........135
Counselling Service..............................21
Wallsend Combined Pensioners
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Association .......................................... 21
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club ........ 114
Visitors Scheme................................... 21
Wesley Newcastle Youth Service ........ 60
Centre ................................................. 16
Workcover New South Wales ............ 136
Integration
............................................................ 53
Intellectual Disability
ADHC-Community Support.................. 12
ADHC-Hunter Residences ..................... 3
Fernlea Hostel ....................................... 4
Life Without Barriers (National Office).. 38
Mercy Foster Grandparents ProgramMercy Community Services ................. 15
Special Needs Dentistry .................... 111
Internet Services
Interpreting
Services ............................................ 154
Italian
Italian Community Worker.................... 29
Italian Day Care Centre ....................... 22
Job Creation
Job Placement
.......................................................... 100
Programs........................................... 100
Job Seeking Skills
EMPLOYME - Skilled Migrants Program
.......................................................... 145
Programs........................................... 100
Job Training
.......................................................... 145
Job Centre Australia .......................... 104
Samaritans ........................................ 104
Programs........................................... 100
Strategic Training Solutions ............... 147
Wallsend Employment and Training
Service .............................................. 147
Kidney Cancer
Land Conservation
Language Classes
Large Print Books
Lambton Branch Library.......................74
Mayfield Branch Library .......................76
Services.................................................8
Stockton Branch Library.......................83
Laryngeal Cancer
Hunter Valley Branch Laryngectomee
Laryngectomy
Laundry Services
Fernlea Hostel .......................................4
Just Better Care ...................................14
Laurence Moon Biedl Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Lawn Bowling
Beresfield Bowling Club .......................63
Lowlands Bowling Club ......................165
Merewether Women’s Bowling Club...166
(Zone 2) Inc .......................................166
Learning Disability
Children ...............................................47
Legal Aid
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc ..149
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law Office .......113
..........................................................150
Legal Information
Criminal Justice Support Network ......106
..........................................................150
Legal Services
Newcastle ..........................................148
Attorney Generals Department...........148
Children's Court .................................129
Court Liaison Service.........................106
Criminal Justice Support Network ......106
Service...............................................124
Industrial Relations Commission ........146
NSW Trustee and Guardian ...............149
Probation and Parole Service.............150
..........................................................150
194
Legislation and Regulation
Fair Trading........................................124
Leukaemia
Leukaemia Foundation.......................141
Licensed Clubs
Beresfield Bowling Club .......................63
Mayfield Ex-Services Club....................33
Licensing and Registration
Fair Trading........................................124
Literacy
ALESCO Learning Centre ..................137
.............................................................54
Links to Learning - Connect................100
Services ................................................ 8
TAFE NSW - Faculty of Career Skills
Education - Literacy & Numeracy .......143
Liver Cancer
Living Skills Programs
House With No Steps-Independent Living
Support Initiative ..................................99
Hunter Day Programs - Newcastle ........ 8
Life Without Barriers-Hunter Disability ... 8
Programs ...........................................100
Samaritans-Supported Independence
Program ................................................ 9
Lobby Groups
Local History
Collection .............................................79
Long Day Care
ABC Broadmeadow..............................47
ABC New Lambton...............................47
House ..................................................48
Cambridge Hills Pre-school ..................48
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre.....48
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre ...48
Glendore Child Care Centre .................49
Hamilton Child Care Centre..................49
Jesmond Early Education Centre Inc....49
.............................................................49
KU Wonnayba Children's Centre ..........49
Inc........................................................49
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Learning Centre................................... 50
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child Care..... 50
Samaritans Early Learning Centre ....... 50
Six Hats Early Childhood Service ........ 50
The Little Unicorn Early Education & Preschool Centre ...................................... 50
Tillys Play & Development Centre........ 50
Low Care Facilities
Bupa Waratah ....................................... 3
Charles O'Neill Hostel............................ 4
Denison Court ....................................... 4
Fernlea Hostel ....................................... 4
Maroba ................................................ 29
Ostara PRA ......................................... 16
Village ................................................... 7
Tinonee Haven ...................................... 7
Wallsend Aged Care Facility.................. 7
Low Cost Accommodation
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd...................................... 123
Community Housing Division ............. 123
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd ... 123
Fernlea Hostel ....................................... 4
House of Hospitality............................. 38
Housing NSW .................................... 124
Access Office .................................... 124
Mayfield Residential .......................... 125
Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation...... 32
Service .............................................. 125
Services Ltd....................................... 126
St Vincent De Paul Society ................ 126
.......................................................... 127
Tinonee Haven ...................................... 7
Low Cost Clothing
Low Cost Legal Services
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc .. 149
.......................................................... 150
Low Income Earners
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT). 148
Adamstown Accommodation ............. 123
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd...................................... 123
BCS Warabrook Centre ......................... 3
Carpenter Court Aged Care Facility ....... 3
Centrelink Wallsend........................... 144
Chamber Registrar ............................ 149
Charles O'Neill Hostel............................ 4
Community Housing Division ............. 123
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd ... 123
Durungaling Hostel (AHL) .................. 124
Emergency Relief Program................ 147
Fernlea Hostel ....................................... 4
Housing NSW ....................................124
Access Office.....................................124
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc ..149
Maroba ................................................29
MayCARE Community Centre................8
Mayfield Residential...........................125
Service...............................................125
(NILS) ................................................147
Services Ltd .......................................126
Options Unit ...........................................9
McKenzie Centre) ..............................156
Centre................................................133
Regions ...............................................39
St John's Villa ........................................6
St Vincent De Paul Society ................126
St. Martin De Porres Hostel....................7
..........................................................127
The Brown Sisters..................................9
Service.................................................10
The Smith Family ...............................148
..........................................................150
Village....................................................7
Tinonee Haven ......................................7
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
Macedonian
Organisation ......................................139
Marriage
Marriage Counselling
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Merewether Meals on Wheels..............11
............................................................11
Mediation
Catholic Care .....................................128
Community Justice Centres (CJCs) ...160
Service...............................................122
Medical Centres
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service...12
Housing NSW Tenant Connect ............14
195
Hunter/Central Coast Telecross ...........14
Meditation
Meditation Courses
Men
Adamstown Accommodation ..............123
Incorporated.......................................161
Employment Plus ...............................145
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C & Sexual Health
HNEPH ..............................................162
Holyoake Hunter ................................153
Probus Club Inc..................................162
Matthew Talbot Centre .......................125
Mayfield Residential ...........................125
Men's Health Services........................162
Cancer Support Group .......................142
Newcastle Men's Hockey Association.162
...........................................................162
McKenzie Centre) ..............................156
Probus Club of New Lambton...............26
Combined Inc.......................................27
Probus Club of Waratah .......................27
Rhee Taekwondo ...............................163
...........................................................127
The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre..........127
Wanderers Rugby Football Club.........163
Mental Health
AusPsych ...........................................105
Carer Assist .......................................138
Community Aged Care Services.........129
Court Liaison Service .........................106
Consumer Unit ...................................108
Mental Health Substance Use ServiceMcAuley Centre, Mater Hospital .........110
.............................................................46
Psychosis Service ..............................111
Mental Health Centres
Hunter New England Mental Health,
Mater..................................................108
Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW Inc
...........................................................141
Newcastle Mental Health Service .......110
Ostara PRA..........................................16
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW Hunter ..................................................98
Subject Index
Mental Health Education
Carer Assist....................................... 138
.......................................................... 141
Ostara PRA ......................................... 16
Migrant Education
.......................................................... 139
Organisation ...................................... 139
Migrants
.......................................................... 145
and Hunter Region Inc....................... 164
.......................................................... 139
Organisation ...................................... 139
Services ............................................ 154
Multicultural Group ............................ 164
WEA Equity Centre............................ 144
Mobility Aids
Wales and ACT ................................... 13
Mothercraft
Just Better Care................................... 14
Mothercraft Nursing
Just Better Care................................... 14
Mucopolysaccharide Disease
.......................................................... 151
Hawkins Oval ...................................... 70
Women (HIR) .................................... 154
Multicultural Services
Multicultural Group ............................ 164
Multiple Disability
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) .......... 107
Support Group..................................... 87
Multiple Myeloma
Music
Musical Societies
Hunter District Organ Music Society .... 36
............................................................ 36
Native Animals
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Native Plants
Needle Disposal
Harm Minimisation Program...............139
Needle Exchange Services
Harm Minimisation Program...............139
Needlework
Nervous System Cancer
Netball
Adamstown Park..................................62
Alder Park............................................62
Howzat Newcastle ...............................71
Kotara Park..........................................74
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Newcastle Netball Association Inc......167
Netball Courts
Adamstown Park..................................62
Alder Park............................................62
Kotara Park..........................................74
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Tuxford Park ........................................84
Non-Denominational Christian
Disabled...............................................36
Numeracy Programs
Links to Learning - Connect ...............100
MayCARE Community Centre................8
Nursing Services
Service...............................................128
Just Better Care ...................................14
Nutrition
Good Start Breakfast Club ...................44
McKenzie Centre) ..............................156
Occasional Care
Merindah Children's Centre..................50
Samaritans Early Learning Centre .......50
Occupational Therapy
Newcastle ..........................................111
Oesophageal Cancer
Offenders
Office Work Volunteers
196
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) ...........107
Consumer Unit ...................................108
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Older People
Adamstown Combined Pensioners Inc .18
Adamstown Senior Citizens Centre ......24
ADHC-Hunter Residences..................... 3
Newcastle ............................................18
Australian Retired Person.....................18
BCS Warabrook Centre......................... 3
(MOW) .................................................10
Pensioners Association ........................18
Beresfield Day Care Centre..................22
Bupa Waratah ....................................... 3
Calvary Silver Circle .......................18, 27
Great Lakes .........................................16
CatholicCare Social Services HunterManning ................................................ 4
Charles O'Neill Hostel ........................... 4
Centre ..................................................18
Companion Care ..................................28
Denison Court ....................................... 4
Department of Human Services Centrelink.............................................. 9
Domestic Assistance ............................28
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project..........22, 28
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
Wales and ACT ....................................13
Hamilton Aged Care Facility .................. 4
Inc........................................................13
Centre ..................................................22
Housing NSW Tenant Connect.....14, 160
Team Central Office .............................17
Project..................................................17
Irwin Hall Aged Care Facility (Uniting
Care)..................................................... 5
Jenny McLeod Retirement Village ......... 5
.............................................................22
Jesmond Grove Hostel.......................... 5
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Just Better Care................................... 14
Kara Centre for Aged Care .................... 5
Koombahla ............................................ 5
Lambton Senior Citizens Group ........... 19
Lindsay Gardens Aged Care Facility...... 6
Linen Service....................................... 15
Macedonian Day Care ......................... 23
Maroba ................................................ 29
Terrace.................................................. 6
Mayfield Aged Care ............................... 6
Mayfield Senior Citizens Association ... 25
Mercy Day Centre................................ 23
Merewether Ladies Probus Club Inc .... 25
(ADARDS) ........................................... 30
Speaking Background) ........................ 19
Club..................................................... 23
Association .......................................... 19
............................................................ 11
Services .............................................. 20
Inc ....................................................... 30
Newcastle Dental Clinic ....................... 15
Newcastle Legacy ............................... 20
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
Services ................................................ 8
Options Unit........................................... 9
Older Women's Network ...................... 20
Polish Day Care Centre ....................... 23
Polish Senior Citizens Association....... 21
Presbyterian Aged Care (Wescott ) ....... 6
Probation and Parole Service ............ 150
Probus Club of Honeysuckle Inc .......... 26
Probus Club of New Lambton .............. 26
Probus Club) ....................................... 26
Combined Inc ...................................... 27
Program ................................................ 9
St Augustines Ways and Means .......... 24
St John's Villa ........................................ 6
St Joseph's Nursing Home .................... 7
St Lukes Wallsend Day Care Centre.... 24
St. Martin De Porres Hostel ................... 7
Stockton Meals on Wheels .................. 11
The Brown Sisters ................................. 9
Resource Centre ................................. 16
Service ................................................ 10
Village ................................................... 7
U3A Inc (Hunter).................................... 9
Counselling Service............................. 21
Wallsend Baptist Seniors Fellowship....24
Association ..........................................21
Fellowship............................................24
Visitors Scheme...................................21
Centre..................................................16
(United Protestants Association) ............7
Ophthalmology
Dr M Manku, Ophthalmologist..............43
Optometry
Oral Cancer
Oral Medicine
Organ
Hunter District Organ Music Society.....36
Orphans
Orthodontics
Other Sports
Out of School Hours Care
Adamstown Out of School Hours Care.51
Centre..................................................51
(OOSH)................................................51
............................................................51
............................................................52
(OOSH)................................................52
Care (OOSH) .......................................52
(WEOOSH) ..........................................52
Care.....................................................53
Hours Care ..........................................53
Care (OOSH) .......................................53
............................................................53
Stockton School Kids Fun Club............53
Care.....................................................54
WARATAH After School Care Inc ........54
Ovarian Cancer
197
Overnight Care
Just Better Care ...................................14
Paediatric Dentistry
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Pain Management
...........................................................130
Just Better Care ...................................14
Painting and Drawing
.............................................................34
Palliative Care
Service...............................................128
Just Better Care ...................................14
Pancreatic Cancer
Parenting Skills
...........................................................131
Wallsend Family Support Service.......135
Parents
Australian Tai Chi Institute....................41
Black Hill Public School......................137
Support Group......................................87
...........................................................131
Wallsend Family Support Service.......135
Parents and Citizens
Associations
Parkinsons Disease
Parks and Reserves
Adamstown Park ..................................62
Alder Park ............................................62
Avon Street Reserve ............................62
Ballast Ground .....................................63
Banksia Close Reserve ........................63
Beauford Avenue Reserve ...................63
Bernborough Avenue Park ...................63
Birdwood Park......................................64
Blackbutt Reserve ................................64
Blackley Oval .......................................64
Braye Park ...........................................64
Breen Park ...........................................64
Brickworks Park ...................................64
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve.............64
Cambridge Drive Reserve ....................65
Cameron Park......................................65
Campbell Park......................................65
Carrington Foreshore ...........................65
Carrington Street Reserve....................65
Casuarina Circuit Reserve....................65
Cathedral Park .....................................65
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Centennial Park ................................... 65
Christie Place ...................................... 66
Civic Park ............................................ 66
Coe Park ............................................. 66
Connolly Park ...................................... 66
Conservation Volunteers Australia....... 66
Cook Park............................................ 67
Corroba Park ....................................... 67
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Darling Street Oval .............................. 67
District Park ......................................... 68
Dixon Park........................................... 68
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer Hall..... 58
Empire Park......................................... 68
Enterprise Park.................................... 68
Federal Park........................................ 68
Fletcher Park ....................................... 68
Ford Oval ............................................ 69
Gibbs Brothers Park ............................ 69
Grahame Park ..................................... 69
Grange Avenue Reserve ..................... 69
Gregson Park ...................................... 69
Griffith Park ......................................... 69
Gross Street Reserve .......................... 69
Gwydir Park......................................... 70
Hawkins............................................... 70
Heaton Park ........................................ 70
Henderson Park................................... 71
Hexham Park....................................... 71
Hillview Playground ............................. 71
Hogue Park ......................................... 71
Hollywood Parade Park ....................... 71
Hope Street Reserve ........................... 71
Hudson Park........................................ 72
Islington Park....................................... 72
James Park ......................................... 72
Jefferson Park ..................................... 72
Johnson Park ...................................... 73
Kariwarra Street Reserve..................... 73
Kentish Oval ........................................ 73
Kilpanie Road Reserve ....................... 73
King Edward Park................................ 73
Kotara Community Hall........................ 60
Kotara Park ......................................... 74
Lambton Park ...................................... 74
Learmonth Park ................................... 75
Litchfield Park...................................... 75
Lyall Reserve....................................... 75
Maryland Drive Reserve ...................... 75
Max Street Reserve ............................. 76
Mayfield Park....................................... 76
McCauley Park .................................... 76
Minmi Park .......................................... 76
Minmi Reserve .................................... 76
Mitchell Park........................................ 77
Morpeth Road Reserve........................ 77
Mosbri Crescent Park .......................... 77
Murabarnbah Park............................... 77
Nesbitt Park......................................... 77
Nesca Park.......................................... 77
Northcott Park ..................................... 80
O’Connell Park .................................... 80
Oak Close Reserve..............................80
Pacific Park..........................................80
Parnell Park .........................................80
Pat Jordan Oval ...................................80
Pilkington Street Reserve.....................81
Pitt Street Reserve...............................81
Rawson Park .......................................81
Regent Park.........................................81
Richardson Park Reserve ....................81
Richley Reserve...................................81
Rotunda Park.......................................81
Rowland Park ......................................81
Rushton Park .......................................82
Shepherds Hill Cottage Reserve ..........82
Smith Park ...........................................82
South Newcastle Beach .......................82
Stevenson Park ...................................82
The Foreshore .....................................83
Tramway Reserve................................84
Tumpoaba Reserve .............................84
Tuxford Park ........................................84
Vera Wilson Park .................................84
Wallarah Oval ......................................85
Wallsend Park......................................85
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve .............85
Waratah Park.......................................86
Webb Park...........................................86
West Park Reserve ..............................86
Wickham Park/.....................................86
Willow Close Reserve ..........................86
Woodward Street Reserve ...................86
Patient Education
Peak Body
Pentecostal
Inc........................................................84
People with Disability
Access Industries Hamilton ................102
ADHC-Hunter Residences .....................3
Newcastle ............................................18
..........................................................112
Newcastle ..........................................148
AusPsych...........................................105
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd ...................98
Australian Hearing ...............................41
Australian Pompe's Association (APA).41
Awabakal Disability Service ...............117
198
(MOW) .................................................10
Beresfield Day Care Centre..................22
...........................................................106
Bupa Waratah ....................................... 3
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital......106
Calvary Silver Circle .......................18, 27
Cameron Park School (S.S.P.) .............98
Castle Personnel Services Ltd............103
Great Lakes .........................................16
CatholicCare Disability Service.............96
Centrelink Mayfield.............................103
Centre ..................................................18
Court Liaison Service .........................106
Criminal Justice Support Network.......106
Disabled...............................................36
CRS Australia ....................................103
Branch .................................................43
Delando Corporation Ltd ....................103
Denison Court ....................................... 4
.............................................................54
Department of Human Services Centrelink.............................................. 9
Group.................................................112
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) ...........107
Region .................................................39
Pain Physician....................................107
Early Childhood Intervention Program ..43
.............................................................43
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project..........22, 28
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
Wales and ACT ....................................13
Macquarie/Newcastle ...........................99
Inc........................................................13
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Centre ..................................................22
House With No Steps-Independent Living
Support Initiative ..................................99
Housing NSW Tenant Connect.....14, 160
Consumer Unit ...................................108
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
for Carers ............................................ 19
Hunter Brain Injury Service .................. 96
Hunter Community Care ...................... 14
Hunter Contracts (Baptist Community
Services) ........................................... 103
Hunter Day Programs - Newcastle......... 8
Hunter Equipment Service HNEAHS . 104
Hunter Genetics................................. 108
and Footcare Services......................... 44
Mater ................................................. 108
Hunter Spinal Cord Injury Service...... 109
Team Central Office ............................ 17
Project ................................................. 17
Hunter/Central Coast Telecross........... 14
Support Group..................................... 87
Italian Day Care Centre ....................... 22
............................................................ 22
Job Centre Australia .......................... 104
John Hunter Hospital-Social Work ..... 120
Just Better Care................................... 14
(Australia)............................................ 44
Koombahla ............................................ 5
LeapFrog Ability Inc........................... 109
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law Office....... 113
Life Without Barriers (National Office).. 38
Linen Service....................................... 15
Links to Learning - Connect ............... 100
Community Service) .......................... 115
Macedonian Day Care ......................... 23
Maroba ................................................ 29
Terrace.................................................. 6
Mental Health Substance Use ServiceMcAuley Centre, Mater Hospital ........ 110
Mercy Day Centre................................ 23
My Time .............................................. 45
.......................................................... 100
Speaking Background) ........................ 19
New Horizons Enterprises ................... 97
New Lake Peer Support Inc ............... 115
Services .............................................. 20
Inc ....................................................... 30
Newcastle Dental Clinic ....................... 15
Newcastle Mental Health Service ...... 110
Services ................................................ 8
............................................................ 53
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre . 114
Newcastle Westlakes Social Club Inc 117
Options Unit ...........................................9
Novacare ...........................................116
Ostara PRA..........................................16
Technology ..........................................46
Presbyterian Aged Care (Wescott )........6
Newcastle ..........................................111
Samaritans.........................................104
Regions ...............................................39
Programs ...........................................100
Samaritans-Enhanced Living Options ..97
Program.................................................9
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW Inc Hunter Region....................................101
Special Needs Dentistry.....................111
Children ...............................................47
Psychosis Service..............................111
Stockton Centre .................................111
Stomal Therapy Consultant Nurses....122
Supported Recovery Newcastle .........111
..........................................................101
TAFE Consultant for Vision Impaired .101
TAFE- Hamilton .................................101
TAFE NSW-Hunter Institute-Newcastle
Campus .............................................101
and Mental Health Support Unit .........101
..........................................................102
The Brown Sisters..................................9
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW Hunter..................................................98
Service.................................................10
Tinonee Haven ......................................7
of Australia (TPI) ................................114
Service...............................................122
Education...........................................102
University of Newcastle, Disability
Support Service .................................102
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club.........114
People with Mental Illness
AusPsych...........................................105
Bupa Waratah........................................3
Carer Assist .......................................138
Community Aged Care Services ........129
Fernlea Hostel .......................................4
199
Consumer Unit ...................................108
Hunter Institute of Mental Health ........140
Just Better Care ...................................14
...........................................................141
Regional Office...................................156
Advisory Service ................................132
...........................................................126
Ostara PRA..........................................16
Programs ...........................................100
Tinonee Haven...................................... 7
Performing Arts
Personal Care
Just Better Care ...................................14
Program ................................................ 9
Personal Development
Petanque
Newcastle Petanque Club ..................167
Phone
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Inc........................................................84
Photography
.............................................................34
Physical Disability
Region .................................................39
Pain Physician....................................107
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
Technology ..........................................46
Special Needs Dentistry .....................111
Physiotherapy
Picnic Areas
Birdwood Park......................................64
Braye Park ...........................................64
Brickworks Park ...................................64
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Cathedral Park .................................... 65
Centennial Park ................................... 65
Civic Park ............................................ 66
Connolly Park ...................................... 66
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Dixon Park........................................... 68
Enterprise Park.................................... 68
Federal Park........................................ 68
Fletcher Park ....................................... 68
Gregson Park ...................................... 69
Griffith Park ......................................... 69
Islington Park....................................... 72
Jefferson Park ..................................... 72
King Edward Park................................ 73
Lambton Park ...................................... 74
Mosbri Crescent Park .......................... 77
Nesca Park.......................................... 77
Pacific Park ......................................... 80
Rawson Park ....................................... 81
Richley Reserve .................................. 81
Rotunda Park ...................................... 81
Rowland Park ...................................... 81
The Foreshore..................................... 83
Tramway Reserve ............................... 84
Tuxford Park........................................ 84
Vera Wilson Park................................. 84
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve ............. 85
Planning and Coordination
.......................................................... 100
Playgrounds
Adamstown Park ................................. 62
Alder Park............................................ 62
Avon Street Reserve............................ 62
Ballast Ground..................................... 63
Banksia Close Reserve ....................... 63
Beauford Avenue Reserve................... 63
Bernborough Avenue Park................... 63
Breen Park .......................................... 64
Brickworks Park................................... 64
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve ............ 64
Cambridge Drive Reserve.................... 65
Cameron Park ..................................... 65
Campbell Park..................................... 65
Carrington Street Reserve ................... 65
Casuarina Circuit Reserve ................... 65
Centennial Park ................................... 65
Coe Park ............................................. 66
Connolly Park ...................................... 66
Cook Park............................................ 67
Corroba Park ....................................... 67
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Dixon Park........................................... 68
Empire Park......................................... 68
Federal Park........................................ 68
Ford Oval.............................................69
Gibbs Brothers Park.............................69
Grahame Park .....................................69
Gregson Park.......................................69
Gross Street Reserve...........................69
Gwydir Park .........................................70
Henderson Park...................................71
Hillview Playground..............................71
Hogue Park..........................................71
Hollywood Parade Park........................71
Hope Street Reserve ...........................71
Hudson Park ........................................72
Hunter Street Reserve .........................72
Islington Park .......................................72
James Park..........................................72
Johnson Park.......................................73
Kariwarra Street Reserve.....................73
Kilpanie Road Reserve .......................73
King Edward Park ................................73
Kotara Park..........................................74
Lambton Park ......................................74
Learmonth Park ...................................75
Lyall Reserve .......................................75
Max Street Reserve .............................76
McCauley Park ....................................76
Minmi Park...........................................76
Minmi Reserve.....................................76
Morpeth Road Reserve ........................77
Murabarnbah Park ...............................77
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Nesca Park ..........................................77
Northcott Park......................................80
O’Connell Park.....................................80
Oak Close Reserve..............................80
Parnell Park .........................................80
Pilkington Street Reserve.....................81
Rawson Park .......................................81
Regent Park.........................................81
Richley Reserve...................................81
Rushton Park .......................................82
Smith Park ...........................................82
Stevenson Park ...................................82
The Foreshore .....................................83
Tumpoaba Reserve .............................84
Tuxford Park ........................................84
Vera Wilson Park .................................84
Wallsend Park......................................85
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve .............85
Waratah Park.......................................86
Webb Park...........................................86
West Park Reserve ..............................86
Wickham Park/.....................................86
Willow Close Reserve ..........................86
Woodward Street Reserve ...................86
Plays
Footlice Theatre Company Inc .............33
Stray Dogs Theatre Company..............37
Podiatry
Danielle Robertson, Podiatrist..............43
Polish
Polish Day Care Centre .......................23
Polish Senior Citizens Association .......21
Pool
200
Incorporated.......................................161
Post School Programs
...........................................................100
Prader Willi Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Counselling
Inc......................................................133
Pregnancy Termination
Support Group......................................87
Preprimary Schools
.............................................................54
Preschool Children
ABC Broadmeadow..............................47
ABC New Lambton...............................47
Adamstown Heights Pre-school............54
Adamstown Pre-school ........................54
House ..................................................48
Cambridge Hills Pre-school ..................48
.............................................................54
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre.....48
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre ...48
Elermore Vale Pre-school.....................54
Frogstomp Pre-school ..........................54
Glendore Child Care Centre .................49
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................44
Hamilton Child Care Centre..................49
Hamilton Community Pre-school ..........55
Henry Street Community Pre-school ....55
Jesmond Community Pre-school..........55
Jesmond Early Education Centre Inc....49
Network................................................44
.............................................................49
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................44
KU Bel-Air Pre-school ..........................55
KU Mayfield Preschool .........................55
KU Merewether Pre-school ..................55
KU Wickham Pre-school.......................56
KU Wonnayba Children's Centre ..........49
Inc........................................................49
(Kaleidoscope) .....................................45
Maryland Drive Pre-school ...................56
and Kindergarten..................................56
Learning Centre ...................................50
My Time ...............................................45
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Narnia Christian Pre-school ................. 56
Newcastle Five Star Family Day Care.. 40
(Central Coast) .................................... 45
Orana Community Pre-school Inc ........ 56
Samaritans Early Learning Centre ....... 50
Six Hats Early Childhood Service ........ 50
Preschool Inc....................................... 56
............................................................ 47
Tillys Play & Development Centre........ 50
............................................................ 40
(Kaleidoscope) .................................... 47
Preschools
Adamstown Heights Pre-school ........... 54
Adamstown Pre-school........................ 54
House.................................................. 48
............................................................ 54
Elermore Vale Pre-school.................... 54
Frogstomp Pre-school ......................... 54
Hamilton Community Pre-school.......... 55
Henry Street Community Pre-school.... 55
Jesmond Community Pre-school ......... 55
Jumping Jacks Community Pre-school
Inc. ...................................................... 55
KU Bel-Air Pre-school.......................... 55
KU Mayfield Preschool ........................ 55
KU Merewether Pre-school.................. 55
KU Wickham Pre-school...................... 56
Maryland Drive Pre-school................... 56
and Kindergarten ................................. 56
Learning Centre................................... 50
Narnia Christian Pre-school ................. 56
Orana Community Pre-school Inc ........ 56
Preschool Inc....................................... 56
Primary Children
Adamstown Branch Library.................. 62
Adamstown Out of School Hours Care 51
Australian Tai Chi Institute ................... 41
Centre ................................................. 51
(OOSH) ............................................... 51
Beresfield Branch Library .................... 63
Black Hill Public School ..................... 137
Brickworks Park................................... 64
City Branch Library .............................. 66
............................................................ 54
............................................................ 51
Good Start Breakfast Club ...................44
............................................................52
(OOSH)................................................52
Care (OOSH) .......................................52
(WEOOSH) ..........................................52
Care.....................................................53
Hours Care ..........................................53
Care (OOSH) .......................................53
Newcastle PCYC .................................26
..........................................................167
Collection.............................................79
Newcastle Schoolboys Junior Rugby
League (6-16yrs) Assoc. ....................167
............................................................53
Newcastle Tigers Hockey Club Inc.....167
(Newcastle)..........................................57
South Wallsend Junior Soccer Club ...168
Stockton School Kids Fun Club............53
The Hunter Orthopaedic School.........102
Care.....................................................54
WARATAH After School Care Inc ........54
YWCA Hunter Region Inc ....................57
Primary Schools
(OOSH)................................................51
............................................................54
Care (OOSH) .......................................52
Printed Publications
Support Group .....................................87
Printmaking
Newcastle Printmakers Workshop Inc ..32
Probation and Parole
Prostate Cancer
Cancer Support Group .......................142
Psychology
Psychosis
201
Public Computers and Internet
Access
Public Hospitals
Public Housing
Community Housing Division..............123
Public Libraries
Maryland Drive Reserve .......................75
Collection .............................................79
.............................................................34
Services ................................................ 8
Wickham Park/ .....................................86
Public Schools
(OOSH)................................................51
.............................................................54
Care (OOSH) .......................................52
Public Speaking
Public Toilets
Bill Elliott Oval ......................................64
Brickworks Park ...................................64
Cameron Park......................................65
Centennial Park....................................65
Civic Park.............................................66
Connolly Park.......................................66
Corroba Park........................................67
Dangar Park.........................................67
Dixon Park ...........................................68
Federal Park ........................................68
Gregson Park.......................................69
Griffith Park ..........................................69
Henderson Park ...................................71
Hunter Street Reserve..........................72
King Edward Park ................................73
Kotara Park ..........................................74
Lambton Park.......................................74
Learmonth Park....................................75
Mitchell Park ........................................77
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Nesca Park ..........................................77
Newcastle Ocean Baths .......................79
.............................................................34
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Rawson Park ....................................... 81
Regent Park ........................................ 81
Richley Reserve .................................. 81
Rotunda Park ...................................... 81
Rowland Park ...................................... 81
Stevenson Park ................................... 82
The Foreshore..................................... 83
Tuxford Park........................................ 84
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Quilting
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
Radiation Oncology
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital ..... 106
Reconciliation
Refugees
Services ............................................ 154
Refuges
Faith Cottage....................................... 38
Salvation Army Clulow Court ............. 126
Registered Charity
Bel Air VIEW...................................... 172
Group ................................................ 129
Mayfield VIEW ................................... 173
Nobbys Evening VIEW ...................... 174
Stockton VIEW .................................. 175
Wallsend VIEW.................................. 175
Rehabilitation Medicine
Pain Physician................................... 107
Dr Eric Ho, Orthopaedic Surgeon ........ 43
Rehabilitation Services
.......................................................... 106
CRS Australia.................................... 103
Holyoake Hunter................................ 153
Hunter Brain Injury Service .................. 96
Hunter Spinal Cord Injury Service...... 109
.......................................................... 126
Supported Recovery Newcastle......... 111
Wesley Counselling ........................... 135
Rehearsal Space
Tantrum Theatre Co-operative Ltd....... 35
Relationships
Service .............................................. 122
Relationships Counselling
Relationships Australia, Hunter.......... 133
Relatives and Friends
Australian Pompe's Association (APA). 41
Religious Organisation
Inc........................................................84
Remedial Education
ALESCO Learning Centre..................137
Reproductive Health Services
Reptiles and Frogs
Research
(HNEPH)............................................140
Hunter Valley Research Foundation.....87
Residential Care
ADHC-Hunter Residences .....................3
BCS Warabrook Centre .........................3
Care) .....................................................5
Jesmond Grove Hostel...........................5
Kara Centre for Aged Care.....................5
Koombahla.............................................5
Lindsay Gardens Aged Care Facility ......6
Terrace ..................................................6
Mayfield Aged Care ...............................6
Ostara PRA..........................................16
St John's Villa ........................................6
St. Martin De Porres Hostel....................7
Tinonee Haven ......................................7
Respite Care
Beresfield Day Care Centre .................22
Greek Community Day Care Centre.....22
Centre..................................................22
............................................................22
Just Better Care ...................................14
Mercy Day Centre ................................23
Club .....................................................23
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd............23
............................................................53
Novacare ...........................................116
Polish Day Care Centre .......................23
Regions ...............................................39
St Augustines Ways and Means...........24
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club.........114
Fellowship............................................24
202
Retirement Accommodation
Jenny McLeod Retirement Village ......... 5
Rett Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Rugby League
Connolly Park.......................................66
Empire Park .........................................68
Ford Oval .............................................69
Grange Avenue Reserve ......................69
Harker Oval..........................................70
Hudson Park ........................................72
Kentish Oval.........................................73
Learmonth Park....................................75
Lewis Oval ...........................................75
Mitchell Park ........................................77
Newcastle Knights Pty Limited ...........166
League (6-16yrs) Assoc. ....................167
Rawson Park........................................81
Tuxford Park ........................................84
Waratah Park .......................................86
Wickham Park/ .....................................86
Rugby Union
Blackley Oval .......................................64
Dangar Park.........................................67
Gibbs Brothers Park .............................69
Hawkins Oval .......................................70
Hexham Park .......................................71
Mitchell Park ........................................77
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union Club .169
Waratah Park .......................................86
Running Tracks
Alder Park ............................................62
Federal Park ........................................68
Rawson Park........................................81
Salvation Army
...........................................................126
School Coaching
ALESCO Learning Centre ..................137
School Holiday Activities
Newcastle PCYC..................................26
(Newcastle) ..........................................57
School Volunteers
Sculpture
...........................................................151
.............................................................34
Secondary Schools
.............................................................54
Selective Schools
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
............................................................ 54
Self Defence
Rhee Taekwondo .............................. 163
Self Help
Australian Retired Person.................... 18
Senior Citizens Organisations
Adamstown Combined Pensioners Inc 18
Adamstown Senior Citizens Centre ..... 24
Pensioners Association ....................... 18
Lambton Senior Citizens Group ........... 19
Mayfield Senior Citizens Association ... 25
Association .......................................... 19
Newcastle Legacy ............................... 20
Polish Senior Citizens Association....... 21
Association .......................................... 21
Settlement Assistance
Sewing
Sex Counselling
Service .............................................. 133
Sexual Assault
.......................................................... 134
Sexual Health Clinics
Service .............................................. 133
Shopping Assistance
Adamstown Community Care .............. 27
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project ............... 28
............................................................ 22
Just Better Care................................... 14
Sign Language
(Australia)............................................ 44
Singing
Disabled .............................................. 36
Skateboard Ramps
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Empire Park......................................... 68
Ford Oval ............................................ 69
Heaton Park ........................................ 70
Islington Park....................................... 72
Rawson Park ....................................... 81
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Skateboarding
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Empire Park......................................... 68
Ford Oval ............................................ 69
Islington Park .......................................72
Rawson Park .......................................81
South Newcastle Beach .......................82
Wallsend Park......................................85
Skin Cancer
Newcastle Melanoma Unit..................142
Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Disorders
Smith Magenis Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Soccer
Adamstown Park..................................62
Alder Park............................................62
Cook Park............................................67
Corroba Park .......................................67
Elermore Vale Park..............................68
Federal Park ........................................68
Hawkins ...............................................70
Heaton Park.........................................70
Islington Park .......................................72
Kotara Park..........................................74
Lambton Park ......................................74
Mayfield Park .......................................76
Minmi Park...........................................76
Nesbitt Park .........................................77
Regent Park.........................................81
Smith Park ...........................................82
Stevenson Park ...................................82
Tuxford Park ........................................84
Wallarah Oval ......................................85
Wallsend Park......................................85
Social Clubs and Groups
Australian Retired Person ....................18
..........................................................139
Organisation ......................................139
Probus Club Inc. ................................162
Newcastle Westlakes Social Club Inc.117
(Newcastle)..........................................57
Probus Club of Honeysuckle Inc ..........26
Probus Club of New Lambton ..............26
Probus Club)........................................26
Combined Inc.......................................27
Samaritans Casework & Youth Direct ..46
Social Support
Awabakal Disability Service ...............117
203
Fernlea Hostel....................................... 4
Inc........................................................13
for Carers .............................................19
Hunter Day Programs - Newcastle ........ 8
Maryland Multipurpose Centre..............19
Social Work
John Hunter Hospital-Social Work......120
Society
.............................................................53
Soft Tissue Cancer
Softball
Stevenson Park....................................82
Special Education
Cameron Park School (S.S.P.) .............98
.............................................................54
Children ...............................................47
Special Libraries
Support Group......................................87
Newcastle Christian Library..................87
Special Needs Transport
.............................................................22
Speech Pathology
Sporting Clubs and Groups
Beresfield Memorial Cricket Club .......165
Beresfield Swim Club .........................165
Hunter Valley Masters Cycling Club ...165
Lowlands Bowling Club ......................165
Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club Inc ....61
Merewether Women’s Bowling Club ...166
Society Inc. ........................................166
Newcastle Basketball ...........................78
(Zone 2) Inc........................................166
Association.........................................166
Newcastle Knights Pty Limited ...........166
Newcastle Men's Hockey Association.162
...........................................................162
Newcastle Petanque Club ..................167
...........................................................167
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Subject Index
League (6-16yrs) Assoc..................... 167
Inc ..................................................... 168
Recreation ......................................... 168
Rhee Taekwondo .............................. 163
Shooting Sports ................................. 168
Wallsend Junior Soccer Club............. 168
Wallsend Touch Association.............. 169
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union Club. 169
Wanderers Rugby Football Club ........ 163
Water Board Women’s Bowling Club ... 86
Sports Administration
Sports Coaching
.......................................................... 167
League (6-16yrs) Assoc..................... 167
Sports Grounds
Alder Park............................................ 62
Ballast Ground..................................... 63
Bill Elliott Oval ..................................... 64
Blackley Oval....................................... 64
Connolly Park ...................................... 66
Corroba Park ....................................... 67
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Darling Street Oval .............................. 67
District Park ......................................... 68
Federal Park........................................ 68
Griffith Park ......................................... 69
Harker Oval ......................................... 70
Hawkins............................................... 70
Hawkins Oval ...................................... 70
Hexham Park....................................... 71
Hudson Park........................................ 72
Islington Park....................................... 72
Johnson Park ...................................... 73
Kentish Oval ........................................ 73
Kotara Park ......................................... 74
Learmonth Park ................................... 75
Lewis Oval........................................... 75
Mayfield Park....................................... 76
Mitchell Park........................................ 77
Nesbitt Park......................................... 77
Pasedena Crescent Reserve ............... 80
Pat Jordan Oval................................... 80
Rawson Park ....................................... 81
Regent Park ........................................ 81
Smith Park........................................... 82
Stevenson Park ................................... 82
Wallarah Oval...................................... 85
Wallsend Park ..................................... 85
Waratah Park ...................................... 86
Wickham Park/ .................................... 86
Stamp Collecting
State Departments
Fair Trading .......................................124
NSW Industrial Relations ...................146
State Government
Newcastle ..........................................148
Fair Trading .......................................124
..........................................................145
Statutory Authorities
Newcastle ..........................................148
Stickler Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death
Support Group .....................................87
Stomach Cancer
Storytelling
Stroke
Student Advisory Services
Students
Arts & Media Faculty..........................137
..........................................................100
Newcastle Art School.........................142
Technology ..........................................46
Newcastle ..........................................111
St Vincent De Paul Society ................126
Student Support Services ..................143
..........................................................101
TAFE- Hamilton .................................101
Campus .............................................101
..........................................................102
Support Service .................................102
Studios
204
Support Group
Alateen) .............................................127
Group.................................................112
...........................................................139
Organisation.......................................139
Foundation Inc ...................................108
Housing NSW Tenant Connect.............14
Association of NSW............................109
Support Group......................................87
...........................................................141
(ADARDS)............................................30
My Time ...............................................45
.............................................................53
St Vincent De Paul Society.................126
Student Support Services...................143
Resource Centre ..................................16
Inc........................................................84
Counselling Service..............................21
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club .........114
CatholicCare Disability Service.............96
CatholicCare Social Services HunterManning ................................................ 4
Hamilton Aged Care Facility .................. 4
Hunter Brain Injury Service...................96
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd............... 5
New Horizons Enterprises ....................97
...........................................................126
Regions................................................39
Samaritans-Enhanced Living Options...97
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW Hunter ..................................................98
Supported Employment
Access Industries Hamilton ................102
Services)............................................103
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd............... 5
Programs ...........................................100
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Subject Index
Surf Life Saving
Surfing
Region................................................. 39
Swimming
Beresfield Swim Club......................... 165
Dangar Park ........................................ 67
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
.......................................................... 167
Inc ..................................................... 168
Tae Kwon Do
Rhee Taekwondo .............................. 163
TAFE
Arts & Media Faculty.......................... 137
.......................................................... 100
Newcastle Art School......................... 142
.......................................................... 101
TAFE Consultant for Vision Impaired . 101
TAFE- Hamilton ................................. 101
Education - Literacy & Numeracy....... 143
Campus............................................. 101
and Mental Health Support Unit ......... 101
.......................................................... 102
Tapestry
Teenagers
Brickworks Park................................... 64
............................................................ 54
Hamilton Branch Library ...................... 70
Heaton Park ........................................ 70
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc .. 149
Network ............................................... 44
Mayfield Branch Library ....................... 76
MBA Newcastle Group Training......... 141
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
.......................................................... 167
Collection ............................................ 79
League (6-16yrs) Assoc..................... 167
............................................................ 53
Technology ..........................................46
(Newcastle)..........................................57
Children ...............................................47
The Hunter Orthopaedic School.........102
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union Club .169
Youthdirect.........................................180
Telephone Counselling
Support Group .....................................87
Tenancy
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd....123
Fair Trading .......................................124
Housing NSW ....................................124
Service...............................................124
Tenants
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd....123
Fair Trading .......................................124
Housing NSW ....................................124
Tennis
Centennial Park ...................................65
Empire Park .........................................68
Gregson Park.......................................69
Kotara Park..........................................74
Learmonth Park ...................................75
Tennis Courts
Adamstown Park..................................62
Centennial Park ...................................65
Empire Park .........................................68
Gregson Park.......................................69
Kotara Park..........................................74
Lambton Park ......................................74
Learmonth Park ...................................75
Minmi Progress Hall.............................59
Terminally Ill People
ACON Health .....................................127
Service...............................................128
My Time...............................................45
Tertiary Education
..........................................................100
Education...........................................102
Support Service .................................102
Testicular Cancer
Theatres
Newcastle Repertory Theatre...............34
Stray Dogs Theatre Company..............37
Thyroid Cancer
205
Touch Football
Smith Park ...........................................82
Upper Reserve Wallsend......................84
Toy Libraries
.............................................................40
Training and Courses
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd....................98
...........................................................106
Region .................................................39
Hunter Institute of Mental Health ........140
Project..................................................17
MBA Newcastle Group Training .........141
Men's Health Services........................162
...........................................................146
...........................................................100
Technology ..........................................46
Education ...........................................102
Transition To Work Programs
...........................................................100
Transport
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project................28
Tree Preservation
Trisomy 13 Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Trisomy 18 Syndrome
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Tuberous Sclerosis
Hunter Genetics .................................108
Unemployed
Delando Corporation Ltd ....................103
Job Centre Australia...........................104
...........................................................100
Centre ................................................133
Samaritans.........................................104
Programs ...........................................100
Strategic Training Solutions................147
Service...............................................147
Universities
...........................................................100
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Support Service ................................. 102
Uterine Cancer
Vacation Care
Adamstown Out of School Hours Care 51
(OOSH) ............................................... 51
(OOSH) ............................................... 52
Care (OOSH)....................................... 52
Care .................................................... 53
Care (OOSH)....................................... 53
............................................................ 53
(Newcastle) ......................................... 57
Stockton School Kids Fun Club............ 53
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Hunter Genetics................................. 108
Veterans
Department of Veterans' Affairs Newcastle VAN.................................. 172
Video
Hamilton Branch Library ...................... 70
Lambton Branch Library ...................... 74
Mayfield Branch Library ....................... 76
Stockton Branch Library ...................... 83
Wallsend District Library ...................... 85
Vision Impairment
Wales and ACT ................................... 13
TAFE- Hamilton ................................. 101
Visual Arts
Foundation .......................................... 35
Vocational Counselling
Programs........................................... 100
Voluntary Welfare Services
Volunteer Carers
Koombahla ............................................ 5
Stockton Centre................................. 111
Volunteer Cooks
Volunteer Escorting
Volunteer Transport
Inc........................................................30
Volunteering
Housing NSW Tenant Connect ............14
Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Vouchers
Regions ...............................................39
Vulvar Cancer
Walking
Society Inc. ........................................166
Walking Tracks
Blackbutt Reserve................................64
Brickworks Park ...................................64
Jesmond Bushland ..............................72
Project .................................................74
Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc. ..78
Richley Reserve...................................81
The Foreshore .....................................83
Water Conservation
Water Polo
Incorporated.......................................161
Water Sports
Region .................................................39
Wetlands Conservation
Project .................................................74
Wildlife Conservation
Project .................................................74
Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome
Hunter Genetics.................................108
Women
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service...12
Bel Air VIEW ......................................172
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia ....138
Incorporated.......................................161
DALE (Young Mothers Program)........139
Department of Veterans' Affairs Newcastle VAN..................................172
EDuCARE (Carer) Support Service....161
Employment Plus ...............................145
Faith Cottage .......................................38
206
HNEPH ..............................................162
Women (HIR) .....................................154
Support Group......................................87
Jenny's Place .......................................38
Probus Club Inc..................................162
Mayfield VIEW....................................173
Merewether Women’s Bowling Club ...166
Association.........................................166
Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource
Centre ................................................173
...........................................................162
Inc......................................................133
Support ..............................................174
McKenzie Centre) ..............................156
Older Women's Network.......................20
Probus Club) ........................................26
Combined Inc.......................................27
Rhee Taekwondo ...............................163
Salvation Army Clulow Court..............126
...........................................................134
Stockton VIEW ...................................175
...........................................................127
Wallsend VIEW ..................................175
Refuge .................................................39
YWCA Hunter Region Inc.....................57
Work Experience
...........................................................145
Workers Compensation
NSW Industrial Relations....................146
Wound Management
Just Better Care ...................................14
Yoga
Young Adults
Incorporated.......................................161
Employment Plus ...............................145
Howzat Newcastle................................71
(Zone 2) Inc........................................166
Compiled 26/06/2012
Subject Index
Ostara PRA ......................................... 16
Technology.......................................... 46
Probation and Parole Service ............ 150
Samaritans ........................................ 104
Shooting Sports ................................. 168
Campus)............................................ 134
Support Service ................................. 102
Youthdirect ........................................ 180
Young People
Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer 136
Alateen)............................................. 127
Arts & Media Faculty.......................... 137
Awabakal Aboriginal Services............ 117
CatholicCare Youth Services ............... 96
Incorporated ...................................... 161
.......................................................... 179
DALE (Young Mothers Program) ....... 139
............................................................ 54
Durungaling Hostel (AHL) .................. 124
Families with Adolescents Support .... 129
Family Planning NSW Hunter ............ 129
HNEPH.............................................. 162
Holyoake Hunter................................ 153
Italian Community Worker.................... 29
.......................................................... 131
Jobquest............................................ 146
Karumah Positive Living Centre........... 15
Links to Learning - Connect ............... 100
Mercy Day Centre................................ 23
Regional Office.................................. 156
.......................................................... 100
Newcastle Art School......................... 142
Service .............................................. 125
Association ........................................ 166
Newcastle Men's Hockey Association 162
Newcastle Netball Association Inc. .... 167
Newcastle PCYC ................................. 26
Inc ..................................................... 133
............................................................ 53
Services Ltd....................................... 126
Novacare ........................................... 116
Ostara PRA ......................................... 16
(Newcastle) ......................................... 57
............................................................46
Rhee Taekwondo...............................163
Regions ...............................................39
..........................................................101
TAFE- Hamilton .................................101
Campus .............................................101
..........................................................102
Inc........................................................84
Service...............................................122
University Counselling Service...........135
Service...............................................147
Wesley Newcastle Youth Service.........60
Youthdirect.........................................180
YWCA Hunter Region Inc ....................57
Youth Accommodation
Regions ...............................................39
Youth Clubs
Newcastle PCYC .................................26
(Newcastle)..........................................57
Wesley Newcastle Youth Service.........60
Youth Work Volunteers
EDuCARE (Carer) Support Service....161
Samaritans.........................................104
207
Suburb Index
Suburb Index
Adamstown
Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer
.................................................... 136
Adamstown Accommodation ....... 123
Adamstown Branch Library ........... 62
Adamstown Child Care Centre ...... 48
Adamstown Combined Pensioners
Inc................................................. 18
Adamstown Out of School Hours
Care .............................................. 51
Adamstown Park ........................... 62
Adamstown Pre-school ................. 54
Adamstown RSL & Community Club
...................................................... 58
Adamstown Senior Citizens Centre24
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)Hunter School ............................... 41
Banksia Close Reserve ................. 63
Communities ................................. 54
Fletcher Street Reserve ................ 69
Henderson Park Hall ..................... 59
(Baptist Community Service) ....... 115
Wheels Inc .................................... 11
Newcastle Printmakers Workshop Inc
...................................................... 32
O’Connell Park .............................. 80
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW)
.................................................... 143
Strategic Training Solutions......... 147
TAD Disability Services (Hunter) ... 40
Youthdirect.................................. 180
Adamstown Heights
Adamstown Heights Pre-school..... 54
BelAir Community Out of School
Hours Centre................................. 51
Claremont Avenue Park ................ 66
Hudson Park ................................. 72
KU Bel-Air Pre-school ................... 55
ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS
Probus Club of New Lambton........ 26
Bar Beach
Bar Beach Public Bathing Area ..... 63
Empire Park .................................. 68
Hunter Brain Injury Service............ 96
Beresfield
Beresfield & District Community Care
Inc (MOW)..................................... 10
Pensioners Association ................. 18
Beresfield Before and After School
Care (OOSH) ................................ 51
Beresfield Bowling Club ................ 63
Beresfield Branch Library .............. 63
Centre (Kaleidoscope)................... 41
Education Centre .......................... 48
Beresfield Community Health Centre
.................................................... 128
Beresfield Day Care Centre........... 22
Project........................................... 17
Lindsay Memorial Park.................. 75
Pasedena Crescent Reserve......... 80
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Vera Wilson Park........................... 84
BERESFIELD
Aqua Aerobics Fun Fitness............ 25
Beresfield Swim Club .................. 165
Birmingham Gardens
Harold Myers Park......................... 70
Black Hill
Black Hill Public School ............... 137
Broadmeadow
ABC Broadmeadow....................... 47
Australian Tai Chi Institute............. 41
House............................................ 48
Cancer Council Hunter Regional
Office............................................. 60
Children's Court........................... 129
Association of NSW..................... 123
Community Youth Development
Project......................................... 179
Coorumbung Road Reserve .......... 67
District Park................................... 68
Specialist Pain Physician............. 107
Dr Eric Ho, Orthopaedic Surgeon .. 43
Dr M Manku, Ophthalmologist ....... 43
Good Start Breakfast Club............. 44
House of Hospitality....................... 38
Housing NSW Tenant Connect..... 14,
160
Hunter Community College.......... 140
Hunter/Central Coast Telecross..... 14
Italian Community Worker ............. 29
Italian Day Care Centre ................. 22
Links to Learning - Connect......... 100
Macedonian Day Care................... 23
MBA Newcastle Group Training... 141
Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Speleological Society Inc............. 166
Newcastle Basketball .................... 78
Newcastle Christian Library ........... 87
Association.................................. 166
Newcastle PCYC........................... 26
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd ..... 23
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd Kidzlink.......................................... 53
(Newcastle) ................................... 57
Polish Day Care Centre................. 23
Polish Senior Citizens Association. 21
Psychological Assistance Service
(PAS) ............................................ 46
Relationships Australia, Hunter.... 133
Samaritans Casework & Youth Direct
...................................................... 46
Samaritans Enhanced Living Options
- Hunter, Central Coast & Manning
Regions......................................... 39
The Little Unicorn Early Education &
Pre-school Centre ......................... 50
Wandiyali Incorporated................ 160
BROADMEADOW
Centre ........................................... 78
Callaghan
Adaptive Technology Centre..........87
Early Childhood Intervention Program
......................................................43
(Australia)......................................44
Kintaiba Child Care Centre ............49
Kooinda Work Based Child Care
Centre ...........................................49
KU Wonnayba Children's Centre ...49
National Disability Coordination
Officer..........................................100
Newcastle....................................111
The Wollotuka Institute ................135
University Counselling Service.....135
Education ....................................102
Support Service ...........................102
Education Centre...........................47
Carrington
Carrington Community Centre .......58
Carrington Foreshore.....................65
Coe Park .......................................66
Connolly Park ................................66
Grahame Park ...............................69
Newcastle Community Transport
Group Inc ......................................30
Pat Jordan Oval.............................80
The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre ...127
Workcover New South Wales ......136
Cooks Hill
ALESCO Learning Centre............137
Centennial Park .............................65
Howzat Newcastle .........................71
Lowlands Bowling Club................165
Newcastle Westlakes Social Club Inc
....................................................117
Preschool Inc.................................56
Student Support Services ............143
WEA Equity Centre......................144
COOKS HILL
Newcastle Petanque Club............167
Dangar
Valley ..........................................132
Elermore Vale
Cambridge Drive Reserve..............65
Elermore Vale Community Centre .58
Elermore Vale Community Hall ......58
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre
......................................................48
Elermore Vale Neighbour Aid ........10
Elermore Vale Out Of School Hours
Care ..............................................51
Elermore Vale Park .......................68
Elermore Vale Pre-school..............54
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer Hall
......................................................58
Koombahla ......................................5
Max Street Reserve .......................76
Willow Close Reserve....................86
208
ELERMORE VALE
South Wallsend Junior Soccer Club
.................................................... 168
Fletcher
Oak Close Reserve ....................... 80
Hamilton
Access Industries Hamilton ......... 102
Alateen) ...................................... 127
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service
...................................................... 12
Awabakal Dental Service............. 152
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd. .............................. 123
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd
.................................................... 123
Connectability Australia Inc ......... 112
Denison Court ................................. 4
Relations (Indigneous Education) 139
Greek Community Day Care Centre
...................................................... 22
Gregson Park................................ 69
Hamilton Aged Care Facility ............ 4
Hamilton Branch Library................ 70
Hamilton Child and Family Health
Hamilton Child Care Centre........... 49
Hamilton Community Pre-school ... 55
Hamilton Meals on Wheels............ 10
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Day
Care Centre .................................. 22
Service........................................ 124
Karumah Positive Living Centre .... 15
Lindsay Gardens Aged Care Facility 6
Newcastle National Park Croquet
Club ............................................ 162
Oasis Bridge Youith Family D&A
Program ...................................... 126
Psychosis Service ....................... 111
Supported Recovery Newcastle .. 111
Campus) ..................................... 134
Education - Literacy & Numeracy 143
Resource Centre ........................... 16
Vision Australia Hunter.................. 40
HAMILTON
Companion Care ........................... 28
Men's Health Services................. 162
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club
Inc................................................. 36
Probus Club of Waratah ................ 27
Hamilton East
Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW
Inc............................................... 141
Hamilton North
Richardson Park Reserve.............. 81
Program .......................................... 9
Smith Park .................................... 82
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW Hunter ........................................... 98
Hamilton South
Darling Street Oval........................ 67
Frogstomp Pre-school ................... 54
Hamilton South Community Centre 59
Service Inc .................................... 13
Compiled 26/06/2012
Suburb Index
Hunter Brain Injury Carers Support
Group for Carers ........................... 19
Learmonth Park............................. 75
SIDS & Kids Hunter Region......... 134
Hexham
Hexham Park ................................ 71
HEXHAM
Project........................................... 74
Islington
ACON Health .............................. 127
Computerpals for Seniors Newcastle
Inc ................................................... 8
Islington Park ................................ 72
LeapFrog Ability Inc..................... 109
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd ......... 5
Jesmond
Families with Adolescents Support
.................................................... 129
Heaton Park .................................. 70
Counsellor ................................... 131
Jesmond Community Pre-school ... 55
Jesmond Early Education Centre Inc
...................................................... 49
Jesmond Friendship Club/Neighbour
Aid................................................. 22
Jesmond Grove Hostel .................... 5
Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre ... 19
Kooragang
Hunter Valley Masters Cycling Club
.................................................... 165
Kotara
Ageing, Disability and HomecareNewcastle Branch ......................... 12
Australian Hearing......................... 41
Cancer Council Kotara Shop ....... 138
Just Better Care ............................ 14
Kotara Community Hall.................. 60
Kotara Park ................................... 74
Kotara South Out of School Hours
Care .............................................. 52
Lugar Street Reserve .................... 75
Nesbitt Park................................... 77
Special Needs Dentistry .............. 111
KOTARA
The Blackbutt Support Group Inc... 83
Lambton
Aboriginal Funeral Service........... 159
Durungaling Hostel (AHL)............ 124
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre
...................................................... 48
House With No Steps-Hunter Region
...................................................... 99
House With No Steps-Independent
Living Support Initiative ................. 99
Jesmond Bushland........................ 72
Johnson Park ................................ 73
Kilpanie Road Reserve................. 73
Lambton Branch Library ................ 74
Lambton Child and Family Health
Centre (Kaleidoscope)................. 131
Lambton Meals on Wheels ............ 10
Lambton Park................................ 74
Lambton Senior Citizens Group..... 19
New Horizons Enterprises ............. 97
Newcastle Repertory Theatre ........ 34
Services Ltd ................................ 126
LAMBTON
Newcastle United Swimming Club168
Lambton North
Hillview Playground .......................71
Pilkington Street Reserve ..............81
Maryland
Beauford Avenue Reserve.............63
Bernborough Avenue Park.............63
Bill Elliott Oval ...............................64
Glendore Child Care Centre ..........49
Grange Avenue Reserve ...............69
Telangiectasia Foundation Inc .....108
Kariwarra Street Reserve...............73
Maryland Care & Early Education
Centre Inc......................................49
Maryland Child and Family Health
Centre (Kaleidoscope) ...................45
Maryland Drive Pre-school.............56
Maryland Drive Reserve ................75
Maryland Multipurpose Centre .......19
(OOSH) .........................................52
Cancer Support Group.................142
Tumpoaba Reserve .......................84
MARYLAND
Probus Club Inc. ..........................162
Maryville
Hogue Park ...................................71
Hunter Day Programs - Newcastle...8
Hunter Valley Research Foundation
......................................................87
Mayfield
Adamstown Community Care ........27
Avon Street Reserve......................62
Carer Assist.................................138
Castle Personnel Services Ltd.....103
Centrelink Mayfield ......................103
Charles O'Neill Hostel......................4
Cowie & Usk Street Reserve .........67
Crossroads Christian Fellowship for
the Disabled ..................................36
Dangar Park ..................................67
Fernlea Hostel .................................4
Hunter Community Care ................14
Services) .....................................103
Association of NSW .....................109
Hunter Women's Centre ..............131
Care) ...............................................5
Jobquest......................................146
Kara Centre for Aged Care ..............5
KU Mayfield Preschool ..................55
Leukaemia Foundation ................141
Litchfield Park................................75
MayCARE Community Centre .........8
Mayfield Aged Care .........................6
Mayfield Branch Library .................76
Mayfield Central Community Preschool and Kindergarten................56
Mayfield Early Learning Centre......50
School Care (OOSH) .....................52
Mayfield Ex-Services Club .............33
Mayfield Meals on Wheels .............11
Mayfield Park.................................76
Mayfield Residential ....................125
Mayfield Senior Citizens Association
......................................................25
Mission Australia (Employment
209
Solutions) .................................... 146
Multicultural Group ...................... 164
My Time ........................................ 45
Newcastle Legacy ......................... 20
(NILS) ......................................... 147
Newcastle Philatelic Society.......... 34
Newcastle Premier Swimming Club
Inc............................................... 167
Samaritans.................................. 104
Six Hats Early Childhood Service .. 50
Impaired Children.......................... 47
St Vincent De Paul Society.......... 126
St Vincent de Paul Society (Maitland
- Newcastle Diocese) .................. 134
Webb Park .................................... 86
MAYFIELD EAST
Hunter Business Chamber .......... 145
Mayfield West
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve...... 64
(WEOOSH) ................................... 52
Stevenson Park............................. 82
Merewether
Alice Ferguson Community Centre 18
Campbell Park............................... 65
Dixon Park .................................... 68
Gibbs Brothers Park ...................... 69
Care Centre Inc (OOSH) ............... 51
Hamilton South Public School ....... 99
Henderson Park ............................ 71
Henry Street Community Pre-school
...................................................... 55
Jefferson Park............................... 72
KU Merewether Pre-school ........... 55
Merewether Meals on Wheels ....... 11
Merewether Women’s Bowling Club
.................................................... 166
Mitchell Park ................................. 77
Myamblah Crescent Reserve ........ 77
New Lake Peer Support Inc......... 115
Group............................................ 15
Disability Services ......................... 20
St Augustines Ways and Means.... 24
The Brown Sisters........................... 9
West Park Reserve ....................... 86
Woodward Street Reserve ............ 86
MEREWETHER
Bel Air VIEW ............................... 172
Carpenter Court Aged Care Facility. 3
Hunter District Organ Music Society
...................................................... 36
Merewether Ladies Probus Club Inc
...................................................... 25
Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club Inc
...................................................... 61
Nobbys Evening VIEW ................ 174
Merewether Heights
Merewether Heights Out of School
Hours Care.................................... 53
Minmi
Minmi Park .................................... 76
Minmi Progress Hall ...................... 59
Minmi Reserve .............................. 76
New Lambton
ABC New Lambton........................ 47
Alder Park ..................................... 62
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Suburb Index
Arthur Edden Oval......................... 62
Blackbutt Reserve ......................... 64
Blackley Oval ................................ 64
Brahma Kumaris Australia ........... 152
Incorporated ................................ 161
Child Safe Hunter Valley Pty Ltd.... 39
Community Aged Care Services.. 129
Community Stroke Team ............... 13
EDuCARE (Carer) Support Service
.................................................... 161
Ford Oval ...................................... 69
Gwydir Park................................... 70
Harker Oval ................................... 70
(HIPS) ......................................... 130
Hunter Valley Tapestry Group Inc 173
John Hunter Hospital-Social Work120
Jumping Jacks Community Preschool Inc. ..................................... 55
Kentish Oval.................................. 73
Lewis Oval..................................... 75
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child Care
...................................................... 50
New Lambton Branch Library ........ 78
New Lambton Community Centre.. 61
Club............................................... 23
Hours Care.................................... 53
Association.................................... 19
Dementia Advisory Service.......... 132
Newcastle Five Star Family Day Care
...................................................... 40
Newcastle Tigers Hockey Club Inc
.................................................... 167
Novocastrian Park ......................... 80
Novocastrian Quilters Inc............... 33
Probus Club of Honeysuckle Inc.... 26
Regent Park .................................. 81
Response Employment and Training
.................................................... 104
Response Service Incorporated... 100
Richley Reserve ............................ 81
Ronald McDonald House............... 38
St John's Villa.................................. 6
Toy Library - Newcastle & Hunter
Valley ............................................ 40
Wallarah Oval................................ 85
NEW LAMBTON
Probus Club) ................................. 26
New Lambton Heights
Health............................................ 13
Hollywood Parade Park ................. 71
Assessment Team Central Office .. 17
Stomal Therapy Consultant Nurses
.................................................... 122
Newcastle
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT)
.................................................... 148
Aged & Disability Services - The City
of Newcastle.................................. 18
Ageing, Disability & Home Care Hunter ............................................. 3
(ADHC) Hunter - Information,
Referral, & Intake ........................ 112
Newcastle.................................... 148
Arts & Media Faculty ................... 137
Attorney Generals Department .... 148
AusPsych ....................................105
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd .............98
Australian Sculpture - Hunter Region
Inc ...............................................151
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia
....................................................138
Cathedral Park ..............................65
Catholic Care...............................128
CatholicCare Social Services HunterManning ..........................................4
Chamber Registrar ......................149
Service, Hunter Valley ...................42
Christie Place ................................66
City Branch Library ........................66
Civic Park ......................................66
Community Justice Centre...........118
Conservation Volunteers Australia.66
Court Liaison Service...................106
CRS Australia..............................103
Deaf Society of NSW, Newcastle.107
Department of Veterans' Affairs Newcastle VAN............................172
Diabetic Education Centre ...........139
Program ......................................145
Employment Plus.........................145
Fair Trading .................................124
Fair Work Ombudsman - Hunter
Region.........................................145
Faith Cottage.................................38
Family Planning NSW Hunter ......129
Fletcher Park .................................68
Wales and ACT .............................13
Harm Minimisation Program ........139
Housing NSW - Newcastle Tenancy
and Access Office........................124
Consumer Unit ............................108
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc
....................................................149
Hunter Institute of Mental Health..140
Violence for Women (HIR) ...........154
and Footcare Services...................44
Industrial Relations Commission..146
Interrelate Family Centres............109
Jenny's Place ................................38
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law Office.113
Life Without Barriers (National Office)
......................................................38
Newcastle Dental Clinic .................15
Newcastle Domestic Violence
Resource Centre .........................173
Care (OOSH).................................53
Newcastle Elderly Citizens Centre Inc
......................................................20
Newcastle Knights Pty Limited.....166
Newcastle Mental Health Service 110
Service Inc...................................133
Newcastle Region Library - Lovett
Gallery...........................................34
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre
....................................................114
Support........................................174
Novacare .....................................116
NSW Industrial Relations.............146
NSW Trustee and Guardian.........149
Octapod Association Inc. ...............33
Older Women's Network ................20
Ostara PRA ...................................16
Health Service .............................133
210
Pacific Park ................................... 80
Performing Arts Newcastle ............ 33
Probation and Parole Service...... 150
Psychiatric Emergency Centre .... 111
Salvation Army Clulow Court....... 126
Samaritans Early Learning Centre. 50
Programs .................................... 100
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW Inc Hunter Region ............................. 101
Shepherds Hill Cottage Reserve ... 82
South Newcastle Beach ................ 82
Stray Dogs Theatre Company ....... 37
Tantrum Theatre Co-operative Ltd 35
The lock-up + John Paynter Gallery
...................................................... 35
The Loft Youth Arts & Cultural Centre
...................................................... 37
Foundation .................................... 35
The Smith Family ........................ 148
The University of Newcastle Legal
Centre ......................................... 150
U3A Inc (Hunter) ............................. 9
Service........................................ 122
Counselling Service....................... 21
Watt Space Gallery ....................... 36
WEA Hunter ................................ 144
YWCA Hunter Region Inc.............. 57
NEWCASTLE
Alpha Toastmasters Club ............ 137
Newcastle City Hall ....................... 34
Newcastle Region Art Gallery Society
...................................................... 32
Newcastle Region Library - Local
Studies Collection ......................... 79
Services .......................................... 8
Newcastle East
Enterprise Park ............................. 68
Newcastle Ocean Baths ................ 79
Nobbys Beach Reserve................. 79
Parnell Park .................................. 80
The Foreshore............................... 83
Tramway Reserve ......................... 84
Newcastle West
621 Hunter Street Health Centre . 151
Abstudy Team Hunter ................. 144
ADHC-Community Support ........... 12
Region Resource Outlet)............. 105
Birdwood Park............................... 64
Services ...................................... 128
CatholicCare Disability Service...... 96
CatholicCare Youth Services......... 96
Centrelink Community Support Unit
.................................................... 144
Community Housing Division....... 123
Criminal Justice Support Network 106
Department of Human Services Centrelink........................................ 9
Support Group............................. 112
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) .... 107
Disability Advocacy NSW Inc ...... 113
ECIT - Early Childhood Information
Team............................................. 43
Emergency Relief Program ......... 147
Macquarie/Newcastle .................... 99
Housing NSW ............................. 124
Hunter Gambling Counselling Service
.................................................... 130
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Suburb Index
Hunter Spinal Cord Injury Service 109
Regional Office............................ 156
Newcastle Art School .................. 142
Service ........................................ 125
Newcastle Community Arts Centre 32
Newcastle District Bowling
Association (Zone 2) Inc.............. 166
Newcastle Rugby League Limited 167
Newcastle Trades Hall Council .... 146
McKenzie Centre)........................ 156
Recreation................................... 168
Centre ......................................... 133
State Training Services ............... 134
TAFE- Hamilton........................... 101
Counselling Service....................... 10
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union Club
.................................................... 169
Wesley Counselling ..................... 135
Wesley Mission McKenzie Centre 135
Wesley Mission Newcastle
Community Visitors Scheme.......... 21
Wesley Newcastle Youth Service .. 60
North Lambton
Australian Retired Person.............. 18
League (6-16yrs) Assoc............... 167
Water Board Women’s Bowling Club
...................................................... 86
Rankin Park
Cambridge Hills Pre-school ........... 48
Murabarnbah Park......................... 77
Ronald McDonald House-Newcastle
...................................................... 39
Sandgate
Calvary Silver Circle ................ 18, 27
St Joseph's Nursing Home .............. 7
Shortland
Cook Park ..................................... 67
Lyall Reserve ................................ 75
Margaret Jurd College ................. 132
Northcott Park ............................... 80
Tuxford Park.................................. 84
SHORTLAND
Hunter Wetlands Centre ................ 72
Stockton
ADHC-Hunter Residences............... 3
Ballast Ground............................... 63
Breen Park .................................... 64
Corroba Park................................. 67
Griffith Park ................................... 69
Hunter Street Reserve................... 72
Mercy Foster Grandparents ProgramMercy Community Services ........... 15
Learning Centre............................. 50
Pitt Street Reserve ........................ 81
Presbyterian Aged Care (Wescott ) . 6
Rawson Park................................. 81
Stockton Branch Library ................ 83
Stockton Centre........................... 111
Stockton Child and Family Health
Centre ........................................... 47
Stockton Meals on Wheels ............ 11
Stockton School Kids Fun Club ..... 53
Stockton Senior Citizens Inc.......... 21
STOCKTON
Aqua Aerobics Fun Fitness............ 25
Combined Inc ................................27
Stockton VIEW ............................175
Tarro
Beresfield Memorial Cricket Club.165
McCauley Park ..............................76
Tarro Community Hall....................61
Tarro Recreation Area ...................83
The Hill
King Edward Park..........................73
Mosbri Crescent Park ....................77
Nesca Park....................................77
The Junction
Rowland Park ................................81
Care ..............................................54
Tighes Hill
Adult Migrant English Program ....136
Services) .....................................138
Community Nursing .......................13
Domestic Assistance .....................28
Gross Street Reserve ....................69
Holyoake Hunter..........................153
Home Maintenance .......................17
Hunter Aboriginal Children's Services
....................................................130
Aboriginal Education and Training
Unit..............................................141
Life Without Barriers-Hunter Disability
........................................................8
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter .....131
Linen Service.................................15
McAuley Community Housing..........6
McAuley Outreach Service ..........132
Mercy Day Centre..........................23
Mercy Social Support.....................17
Institute of Technology...................46
Impaired ......................................101
TAFE Consultant for Vision Impaired
....................................................101
TAFE NSW-Hunter InstituteNewcastle Campus......................101
Support Unit ................................101
TAFE-Hunter Institute, Disabilities
Unit..............................................102
Wallsend
Allawah Day Centre .......................12
Brickworks Park.............................64
Carrington Street Reserve .............65
Catholic Community Services Aboriginal Service Development
Coordinator..................................159
Catholic Community Services Hunter/ Great Lakes ......................16
Centrelink Wallsend.....................144
Child and Family Health Team.......42
Centre ...........................................18
Cressington Way Reserve .............67
Federal Park..................................68
Hawkins.........................................70
Health HNEPH ............................162
Hope Street Reserve .....................71
Hunter Equipment Service HNEAHS
....................................................104
Hunter New England Multicultural
Health Services ...........................154
211
Hunter New England Population
Health (HNEPH).......................... 140
James Park ................................... 72
Jenny McLeod Retirement Village ... 5
Merindah Children's Centre ........... 50
(ADARDS)..................................... 30
English Speaking Background)...... 19
Community Options Unit ................. 9
Orana Community Pre-school Inc.. 56
Rotunda Park ................................ 81
Rushton Park ................................ 82
Southern ..................................... 134
Silveridge Community Centre........ 59
South Wallsend Netball Club......... 82
St Lukes Wallsend Day Care Centre
...................................................... 24
Soldiers of Australia (TPI)............ 114
Upper Reserve Wallsend............... 84
Wallsend Aged Care Facility ........... 7
Wallsend Area Community Carers Inc
...................................................... 24
Wallsend Baptist Seniors Fellowship
...................................................... 24
Wallsend Child and Family Health
Association.................................... 21
Wallsend Community Pre-school... 56
Wallsend District Library................ 85
Service........................................ 147
Wallsend Family Support Service 135
Wallsend Junior Soccer Club ...... 168
Wallsend Meals on Wheels ........... 11
Wallsend Park............................... 85
Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall.. 61
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club .. 114
Wallsend Touch Association ....... 169
Fellowship ..................................... 24
Children's Refuge.......................... 39
Wattle Grove Cottage.................... 16
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Suburb Index
Health Centre ................................ 16
(United Protestants Association)...... 7
WALLSEND
Hoarding and Squalor Program Hunter ............................................. 4
Wallsend VIEW ........................... 175
Warabrook
BCS Warabrook Centre................... 3
Casuarina Circuit Reserve............. 65
Cedrella Crescent Reserve............ 65
Samaritans Foundation ................. 46
Samaritans-Enhanced Living Options
...................................................... 97
The Redeemed Christian Church of
God Inc. ........................................ 84
Warabrook Community Centre ...... 59
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve ....... 85
Waratah
Better Hearing Australia Newcastle
Inc ............................................... 106
Braye Park .................................... 64
Bupa Waratah ................................. 3
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital106
Calvary Mater Newcastle Palliative
Care Service ............................... 128
Cameron Park ............................... 65
Cameron Park School (S.S.P.) ...... 98
Coolamin Road Reserve................ 67
Cystic Fibrosis NSW
Newcastle/Hunter Branch .............. 43
DALE (Young Mothers Program) . 139
Danielle Robertson, Podiatrist ....... 43
Delando Corporation Ltd.............. 103
Domestic Violence Unit ............... 149
Ethnic Communities Council of
Newcastle and Hunter Region Inc 164
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project... 22, 28
HNE Mater Mental Health Service130
Hunter Genetics .......................... 108
Mater........................................... 108
Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance.. 131
Maroba .......................................... 29
Maroba Terrace ...............................6
Hospital .......................................110
Narnia Christian Pre-school ...........56
Newcastle Melanoma Unit ...........142
St. Martin De Porres Hostel .............7
The Hunter Orthopaedic School...102
Tillys Play & Development Centre..50
Village .............................................7
Tinonee Haven ................................7
WARATAH After School Care Inc ..54
Centre (Kaleidoscope) ...................47
Waratah Multicultural Library .........85
Waratah Park ................................86
Waratah West
Morpeth Road Reserve..................77
Thomas Percy Oval .......................84
WARATAH WEST
Mayfield VIEW .............................173
Wickham
Awabakal Aboriginal Services......117
Awabakal Disability Service .........117
Awabakal Long Day Care Centre...48
Organisation for Young People Living
with Cancer)-Hunter & Northern NSW
......................................................42
Hawkins Oval ................................70
KU Wickham Pre-school................56
Matthew Talbot Centre ................125
Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation 32
Northcott - Earlystart Diagnosis
Support (Central Coast).................45
ParaQuad (Newcastle Branch) ......21
Supported Accommodation Oasis
Hunter .........................................127
Hunter .........................................143
Wickham Park/ ..............................86
212
Name Index
Name Index
Beresfield & District Community Care Inc (MOW) ..................10
Beresfield & District Senior Citizens & Pensioners Association
..............................................................................................18
Beresfield Before and After School Care (OOSH)..................51
Beresfield Bowling Club.........................................................63
Beresfield Branch Library ......................................................63
Beresfield Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) ....41
Beresfield Community Children's Education Centre ...............48
Beresfield Community Health Centre ...................................128
Beresfield Day Care Centre ...................................................22
Beresfield Memorial Cricket Club.........................................165
Beresfield Swim Club ..........................................................165
Bernborough Avenue Park ....................................................63
Better Hearing Australia Newcastle Inc................................106
Bill Elliott Oval .......................................................................64
Birdwood Park .......................................................................64
Black Hill Public School .......................................................137
Blackbutt Reserve .................................................................64
Blackley Oval.........................................................................64
Brahma Kumaris Australia ...................................................152
Braye Park ............................................................................64
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia......................................138
Breen Park ............................................................................64
Brickworks Park.....................................................................64
Brighton House (Mercy Community Services)......................138
Broadmeadow Montessori Children's House..........................48
Bull and Tourle Street Reserve..............................................64
Bupa Waratah .........................................................................3
6
621 Hunter Street Health Centre ......................................... 151
A
ABC Broadmeadow............................................................... 47
ABC New Lambton................................................................ 47
Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer.................................. 136
Aboriginal Funeral Service .................................................. 159
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) .................................. 148
Abstudy Team Hunter ......................................................... 144
Access Industries Hamilton ................................................. 102
ACON Health ...................................................................... 127
Adamstown Accommodation ............................................... 123
Adamstown Branch Library ................................................... 62
Adamstown Child Care Centre .............................................. 48
Adamstown Combined Pensioners Inc .................................. 18
Adamstown Community Care................................................ 27
Adamstown Heights Pre-school............................................. 54
Adamstown Out of School Hours Care .................................. 51
Adamstown Park ................................................................... 62
Adamstown Pre-school ......................................................... 54
Adamstown RSL & Community Club ..................................... 58
Adamstown Senior Citizens Centre ....................................... 24
Adaptive Technology Centre ................................................. 87
ADHC-Community Support ................................................... 12
ADHC-Hunter Residences....................................................... 3
Adult Migrant English Program ............................................ 136
Aged & Disability Services - The City of Newcastle ............... 18
Ageing, Disability & Home Care - Hunter................................. 3
Ageing, Disability & Home Care (ADHC) Hunter - Information,
Referral, & Intake ................................................................ 112
Ageing, Disability and Homecare-Newcastle Branch ............. 12
Al-anon & Al-ateen Family Groups ...................................... 136
Al-Anon Family Groups (including Alateen) ......................... 127
Alder Park ............................................................................. 62
ALESCO Learning Centre ................................................... 137
Alice Ferguson Community Centre........................................ 18
Allawah Day Centre............................................................... 12
Alpha Toastmasters Club .................................................... 137
Anti-discrimination Board of NSW, Newcastle ..................... 148
Aqua Aerobics Fun Fitness ................................................... 25
Arthur Edden Oval................................................................. 62
Arts & Media Faculty ........................................................... 137
Attorney Generals Department ............................................ 148
AusPsych ............................................................................ 105
Austraining (NSW) Pty Ltd..................................................... 98
Australian Diabetes Council (Hunter Region Resource Outlet)
............................................................................................ 105
Australian Hearing................................................................. 41
Australian Pompe's Association (APA) .................................. 41
Australian Retired Person...................................................... 18
Australian Sculpture - Hunter Region Inc............................. 151
Australian Tai Chi Institute..................................................... 41
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)-Hunter School............... 41
Avon Street Reserve ............................................................. 62
Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service .................................... 12
Awabakal Aboriginal Services ............................................. 117
Awabakal Dental Service..................................................... 152
Awabakal Disability Service................................................. 117
Awabakal Long Day Care Centre .......................................... 48
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd................ 123
B
Ballast Ground ...................................................................... 63
Banksia Close Reserve ......................................................... 63
Bar Beach Public Bathing Area ............................................. 63
BCS Warabrook Centre........................................................... 3
Beauford Avenue Reserve .................................................... 63
Bel Air VIEW ....................................................................... 172
BelAir Community Out of School Hours Centre ..................... 51
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C
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital .......................................106
Calvary Mater Newcastle Palliative Care Service.................128
Calvary Silver Circle ........................................................18, 27
Cambridge Drive Reserve .....................................................65
Cambridge Hills Pre-school ...................................................48
Cameron Park .......................................................................65
Cameron Park School (S.S.P.) ..............................................98
Campbell Park.......................................................................65
Cancer Council Hunter Regional Office .................................60
Cancer Council Kotara Shop ...............................................138
CanTeen (The Australian Organisation for Young People Living
with Cancer)-Hunter & Northern NSW ...................................42
Carer Assist.........................................................................138
Carpenter Court Aged Care Facility .........................................3
Carrington Community Centre ...............................................58
Carrington Foreshore ............................................................65
Carrington Street Reserve .....................................................65
Castle Personnel Services Ltd.............................................103
Casuarina Circuit Reserve .....................................................65
Cathedral Park ......................................................................65
Catholic Care.......................................................................128
Catholic Community Services - Aboriginal Service
Development Coordinator....................................................159
Catholic Community Services - Hunter/ Great Lakes .............16
CatholicCare Counselling and Family Services....................128
CatholicCare Disability Service..............................................96
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning ........................4
CatholicCare Youth Services .................................................96
Cedrella Crescent Reserve....................................................65
Centennial Park.....................................................................65
Central Newcastle Water Polo Incorporated ........................161
Centrelink Community Support Unit.....................................144
Centrelink Mayfield ..............................................................103
Centrelink Wallsend.............................................................144
Chamber Registrar ..............................................................149
Charles O'Neill Hostel..............................................................4
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Hunter Valley ..42
Child and Family Health Team...............................................42
Child Safe Hunter Valley Pty Ltd............................................39
Children's Court...................................................................129
Christians against Poverty, Oxford Falls Group ...................129
213
Christie Place........................................................................ 66
City Branch Library................................................................ 66
Civic Park.............................................................................. 66
Claremont Avenue Park ........................................................ 66
Co operative Housing Societies Association of NSW........... 123
Coe Park............................................................................... 66
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ........................ 18
Community Aged Care Services.......................................... 129
Community Housing Division............................................... 123
Community Justice Centre .................................................. 118
Community Justice Centres (CJCs)..................................... 160
Community Nursing............................................................... 13
Community Stroke Team....................................................... 13
Community Youth Development Project .............................. 179
Companion Care ................................................................... 28
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd ..................................... 123
Computerpals for Seniors Newcastle Inc................................. 8
Connectability Australia Inc ................................................. 112
Connolly Park........................................................................ 66
Conservation Volunteers Australia ........................................ 66
Cook Park ............................................................................. 67
Coolamin Road Reserve ....................................................... 67
Coorumbung Road Reserve.................................................. 67
Corroba Park......................................................................... 67
Court Liaison Service .......................................................... 106
Cowie & Usk Street Reserve ................................................. 67
Cressington Way Reserve..................................................... 67
Criminal Justice Support Network........................................ 106
Crossroads Christian Fellowship for the Disabled.................. 36
CRS Australia ..................................................................... 103
Cystic Fibrosis NSW Newcastle/Hunter Branch..................... 43
Name Index
Ethnic Neighbour Aid Project ...........................................22, 28
F
Fair Trading .........................................................................124
Fair Work Ombudsman - Hunter Region..............................145
Faith Cottage.........................................................................38
Families Supporting Families Inc .........................................113
Families with Adolescents Support ......................................129
Family Planning NSW Hunter ..............................................129
Federal Park..........................................................................68
Fernlea Hostel .........................................................................4
Fletcher Park .........................................................................68
Fletcher Street Reserve.........................................................69
Footlice Theatre Company Inc...............................................33
Ford Oval ..............................................................................69
Frogstomp Pre-school ...........................................................54
G
Gibbs Brothers Park ..............................................................69
Glendore Child Care Centre ..................................................49
Good Start Breakfast Club.....................................................44
Grahame Park .......................................................................69
Grange Avenue Reserve .......................................................69
Greek Community Day Care Centre ......................................22
Greek Cypriot Community Organisation...............................139
Greek Macedonian Community Organisation.......................139
Gregson Park ........................................................................69
Griffith Park ...........................................................................69
Gross Street Reserve ............................................................69
Guide Dog Association of New South Wales and ACT...........13
Gwydir Park...........................................................................70
H
D
DALE (Young Mothers Program)......................................... 139
Dangar Park.......................................................................... 67
Danielle Robertson, Podiatrist ............................................... 43
Darling Street Oval................................................................ 67
Deaf Society of NSW, Newcastle ........................................ 107
Delando Corporation Ltd ..................................................... 103
Denison Court ......................................................................... 4
Department of Education & Communities .............................. 54
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations (Indigneous Education)........................................ 139
Department of Human Services - Centrelink............................ 9
Department of Veterans' Affairs - Newcastle VAN ............... 172
Diabetes Australia Newcastle Support Group ...................... 112
Diabetic Education Centre................................................... 139
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) ............................................ 107
Disability Advocacy NSW Inc .............................................. 113
Disabled Surfers Association Inc - Hunter Region ................. 39
District Park........................................................................... 68
Dixon Park ............................................................................ 68
Domestic Assistance ............................................................. 28
Domestic Violence Unit ....................................................... 149
Dr Di Pacey, Rehabilitation & Specialist Pain Physician ...... 107
Dr Eric Ho, Orthopaedic Surgeon .......................................... 43
Dr M Manku, Ophthalmologist ............................................... 43
Durungaling Hostel (AHL).................................................... 124
E
Early Childhood Intervention Program ................................... 43
ECIT - Early Childhood Information Team ............................. 43
EDuCARE (Carer) Support Service ..................................... 161
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre...................................... 48
Elermore Vale Community Centre ......................................... 58
Elermore Vale Community Hall.............................................. 58
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre .................................... 48
Elermore Vale Neighbour Aid ................................................ 10
Elermore Vale Out Of School Hours Care ............................. 51
Elermore Vale Park ............................................................... 68
Elermore Vale Pre-school...................................................... 54
Elermore Vale Reserve Soccer Hall ...................................... 58
Emergency Relief Program ................................................. 147
Empire Park .......................................................................... 68
EMPLOYME - Skilled Migrants Program ............................. 145
Employment Plus ................................................................ 145
Enterprise Park ..................................................................... 68
Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle and Hunter Region
Inc....................................................................................... 164
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HACC Support Project-Lake Macquarie/Newcastle ...............99
Hamilton Aged Care Facility ....................................................4
Hamilton Branch Library ........................................................70
Hamilton Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope)......44
Hamilton Child Care Centre ...................................................49
Hamilton Community Pre-school............................................55
Hamilton Meals on Wheels ....................................................10
Hamilton South Before & After School Care Centre Inc (OOSH)
..............................................................................................51
Hamilton South Community Centre........................................59
Hamilton South Public School................................................99
Harker Oval ...........................................................................70
Harm Minimisation Program ................................................139
Harold Myers Park.................................................................70
Hawkins.................................................................................70
Hawkins Oval ........................................................................70
Headstart Aquired Brain Injury Service Inc.............................13
Healthlink-Hunter New England Health..................................13
Heaton Park ..........................................................................70
Henderson Park ....................................................................71
Henderson Park Hall .............................................................59
Henry Street Community Pre-school......................................55
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Foundation Inc.......108
Hexham Park.........................................................................71
Hillview Playground ...............................................................71
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C & Sexual Health HNEPH ..................162
HNE Mater Mental Health Service .......................................130
Hoarding and Squalor Program - Hunter..................................4
Hogue Park ...........................................................................71
Hollywood Parade Park .........................................................71
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Day Care Centre ...................22
Holyoake Hunter..................................................................153
Home Maintenance ...............................................................17
Hope Street Reserve .............................................................71
House of Hospitality...............................................................38
House With No Steps-Hunter Region.....................................99
House With No Steps-Independent Living Support Initiative ..99
Housing NSW......................................................................124
Housing NSW - Newcastle Tenancy and Access Office.......124
Housing NSW Tenant Connect...................................... 14, 160
Howzat Newcastle .................................................................71
Hudson Park..........................................................................72
Hunter / New England Mental Health Consumer Unit ..........108
Hunter Aboriginal Children's Services..................................130
Hunter Brain Injury Carers Support Group for Carers.............19
Hunter Brain Injury Service....................................................96
214
Hunter Business Chamber .................................................. 145
Hunter Community Care........................................................ 14
Hunter Community College ................................................. 140
Hunter Community Legal Centre Inc.................................... 149
Hunter Contracts (Baptist Community Services).................. 103
Hunter Day Programs - Newcastle .......................................... 8
Hunter District Organ Music Society ...................................... 36
Hunter Equipment Service HNEAHS ................................... 104
Hunter Gambling Counselling Service ................................. 130
Hunter Genetics .................................................................. 108
Hunter Institute of Mental Health ......................................... 140
Hunter Integrated Pain Service (HIPS) ................................ 130
Hunter Integrated Response to Homelessness and Domestic
Violence for Women (HIR)................................................... 154
Hunter New England Health, Podiatry and Footcare Services44
Hunter New England Mental Health, Mater.......................... 108
Hunter New England Multicultural Health Services.............. 154
Hunter New England Population Health (HNEPH)............... 140
Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance ......................................... 131
Hunter Spinal Cord Injury Service ....................................... 109
Hunter Street Reserve........................................................... 72
Hunter TAFE Purrimaibahn Aboriginal Education and Training
Unit ..................................................................................... 141
Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service .................... 124
Hunter Urban Aged Care Assessment Team Central Office .. 17
Hunter Valley Branch Laryngectomee Association of NSW . 109
Hunter Valley HACC Development Project ............................ 17
Hunter Valley Masters Cycling Club .................................... 165
Hunter Valley Research Foundation ...................................... 87
Hunter Valley Tapestry Group Inc ....................................... 173
Hunter Wetlands Centre........................................................ 72
Hunter Women's Centre ...................................................... 131
Hunter/Central Coast Telecross ............................................ 14
I
IFFA (Induction for Fetal Abnormality) Support Group ........... 87
Industrial Relations Commission ......................................... 146
Interrelate Family Centres ................................................... 109
Irwin Hall Aged Care Facility (Uniting Care)............................. 5
Islington Park ........................................................................ 72
Italian Community Worker ..................................................... 29
Italian Day Care Centre......................................................... 22
J
James Park ........................................................................... 72
Jefferson Park....................................................................... 72
Jenny McLeod Retirement Village ........................................... 5
Jenny's Place ........................................................................ 38
Jesmond Adolescent & Family Counsellor........................... 131
Jesmond Bushland................................................................ 72
Jesmond Community Pre-school........................................... 55
Jesmond Early Education Centre Inc..................................... 49
Jesmond Friendship Club/Neighbour Aid............................... 22
Jesmond Grove Hostel............................................................ 5
Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre........................................... 19
Job Centre Australia............................................................ 104
Jobquest ............................................................................. 146
John Hunter Hospital-Social Work....................................... 120
Johnson Park ........................................................................ 73
Jumping Jacks Community Pre-school Inc. ........................... 55
Just Better Care .................................................................... 14
K
Kaleidoscope-Hunter Children's Health Network ................... 44
Kara Centre for Aged Care...................................................... 5
Kariwarra Street Reserve ...................................................... 73
Karumah Positive Living Centre ............................................ 15
Kentish Oval.......................................................................... 73
Keyword Signs and Resource Centre (Australia)................... 44
Kilpanie Road Reserve......................................................... 73
King Edward Park ................................................................. 73
Kintaiba Child Care Centre.................................................... 49
Kooinda Work Based Child Care Centre................................ 49
Koombahla.............................................................................. 5
Kooragang Wetlands Rehabilitation Project........................... 74
Kotara Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) ......... 44
Kotara Community Hall ......................................................... 60
Kotara Park ........................................................................... 74
Kotara South Out of School Hours Care ................................ 52
Compiled 26/06/2012
Name Index
KU Bel-Air Pre-school............................................................55
KU Mayfield Preschool ..........................................................55
KU Merewether Pre-school....................................................55
KU Wickham Pre-school........................................................56
KU Wonnayba Children's Centre ...........................................49
L
Lambton Branch Library ........................................................74
Lambton Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) ....131
Lambton Meals on Wheels ....................................................10
Lambton Park ........................................................................74
Lambton Senior Citizens Group.............................................19
LeapFrog Ability Inc.............................................................109
Learmonth Park.....................................................................75
Legal Aid NSW - Civil Law Office.........................................113
Leukaemia Foundation ........................................................141
Lewis Oval.............................................................................75
Life Without Barriers (National Office)....................................38
Life Without Barriers-Hunter Disability .....................................8
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter .............................................131
Lifestyle Solutions (AUST) Ltd .................................................5
Lindsay Gardens Aged Care Facility........................................6
Lindsay Memorial Park ..........................................................75
Linen Service.........................................................................15
Links to Learning - Connect .................................................100
Litchfield Park........................................................................75
Lower Hunter Flexible Respite (Baptist Community Service)115
Lowlands Bowling Club........................................................165
Lugar Street Reserve ............................................................75
Lyall Reserve.........................................................................75
M
Macedonian Day Care ...........................................................23
Margaret Jurd College .........................................................132
Maroba ..................................................................................29
Maroba Manor, Maroba Lodge, Maroba Terrace......................6
Maryland Blue Gum Hills Combined Probus Club Inc. .........162
Maryland Care & Early Education Centre Inc.........................49
Maryland Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) .....45
Maryland Drive Pre-school ....................................................56
Maryland Drive Reserve ........................................................75
Maryland Multipurpose Centre...............................................19
Maryland Out of School Hours Care (OOSH).........................52
Matthew Talbot Centre ........................................................125
Max Street Reserve...............................................................76
MayCARE Community Centre .................................................8
Mayfield Aged Care .................................................................6
Mayfield Branch Library .........................................................76
Mayfield Central Community Pre-school and Kindergarten ....56
Mayfield Early Learning Centre..............................................50
Mayfield East Before and After School Care (OOSH) ............52
Mayfield Ex-Services Club.....................................................33
Mayfield Meals on Wheels.....................................................11
Mayfield Park.........................................................................76
Mayfield Residential ............................................................125
Mayfield Senior Citizens Association .....................................25
Mayfield VIEW .....................................................................173
Mayfield West Out Of School Hours (WEOOSH) ...................52
MBA Newcastle Group Training...........................................141
McAuley Community Housing..................................................6
McAuley Outreach Service ..................................................132
McCauley Park ......................................................................76
Men's Health Services .........................................................162
Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW Inc..............................141
Mental Health Substance Use Service-McAuley Centre, Mater
Hospital ...............................................................................110
Mercy Day Centre..................................................................23
Mercy Foster Grandparents Program-Mercy Community
Services ................................................................................15
Mercy Social Support ............................................................17
Merewether Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) .45
Merewether Heights Out of School Hours Care .....................53
Merewether Ladies Probus Club Inc ......................................25
Merewether Meals on Wheels ...............................................11
Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club Inc .....................................61
Merewether Women’s Bowling Club ....................................166
Merindah Children's Centre ...................................................50
Minmi Park ............................................................................76
Minmi Progress Hall ..............................................................59
215
Name Index
Minmi Reserve ...................................................................... 76
Mission Australia - Northern NSW Regional Office .............. 156
Mission Australia - Stockton Early Learning Centre ............... 50
Mission Australia (Employment Solutions)........................... 146
Mitchell Park ......................................................................... 77
Morpeth Road Reserve ......................................................... 77
Mosbri Crescent Park............................................................ 77
Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation ....................................... 32
Multicultural Dementia Support Group (ADARDS)................. 30
Multicultural Group .............................................................. 164
Murabarnbah Park ................................................................ 77
My Time ................................................................................ 45
Myamblah Crescent Reserve ................................................ 77
Newcastle Trades Hall Council ............................................146
Newcastle United Swimming Club .......................................168
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre ...................................114
Newcastle Westlakes Social Club Inc ..................................117
Newcastle Youth Accommodation Services Ltd ...................126
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Community Options Unit...............9
Nobbys Beach Reserve .........................................................79
Nobbys Evening VIEW ........................................................174
Northcott - Earlystart Diagnosis Support (Central Coast) .......45
Northcott Park .......................................................................80
Northern District Swimming Association Inc.........................168
Nova Womens Accommodation and Support.......................174
Novacare.............................................................................116
Novocastrian Park .................................................................80
Novocastrian Quilters Inc.......................................................33
NSW Industrial Relations.....................................................146
NSW Trustee and Guardian.................................................149
N
Narcotics Anonymous NSW Hunter Valley .......................... 132
Narnia Christian Pre-school................................................... 56
National Disability Coordination Officer ............................... 100
NESB Case Management (Non English Speaking Background)
.............................................................................................. 19
Nesbitt Park .......................................................................... 77
Nesca Park ........................................................................... 77
New Horizons Enterprises ..................................................... 97
New Lake Peer Support Inc................................................. 115
New Lambton Blinky Bill Child Care ...................................... 50
New Lambton Branch Library ................................................ 78
New Lambton Community Centre.......................................... 61
New Lambton Community Friendship Club............................ 23
New Lambton District Out of School Hours Care ................... 53
New Lambton Senior Citizens Association ............................ 19
New Ways (Merewether) Stroke Group ................................. 15
Newcastle & District Meals on Wheels Inc............................. 11
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club Inc............................... 36
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Speleological Society Inc. ......... 166
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie Dementia Advisory Service .... 132
Newcastle Art School .......................................................... 142
Newcastle Basketball ............................................................ 78
Newcastle Calvary Mater Prostate Cancer Support Group .. 142
Newcastle Christian Library................................................... 87
Newcastle City Council Aged & Disability Services................ 20
Newcastle City Hall ............................................................... 34
Newcastle City Mission Counselling Service ....................... 125
Newcastle Community Arts Centre........................................ 32
Newcastle Community Transport Group Inc .......................... 30
Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc..................................... 78
Newcastle Dental Clinic......................................................... 15
Newcastle District Bowling Association (Zone 2) Inc............ 166
Newcastle District Women’s Hockey Association ................ 166
Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource Centre.................. 173
Newcastle East Out of School Hours Care (OOSH)............... 53
Newcastle Elderly Citizens Centre Inc ................................... 20
Newcastle Five Star Family Day Care ................................... 40
Newcastle International Hockey Centre................................. 78
Newcastle Knights Pty Limited ............................................ 166
Newcastle Legacy ................................................................. 20
Newcastle Melanoma Unit................................................... 142
Newcastle Men's Hockey Association.................................. 162
Newcastle Mental Health Service ........................................ 110
Newcastle National Park Croquet Club................................ 162
Newcastle Netball Association Inc....................................... 167
Newcastle No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)...................... 147
Newcastle Ocean Baths ........................................................ 79
Newcastle PCYC................................................................... 26
Newcastle Petanque Club ................................................... 167
Newcastle Philatelic Society.................................................. 34
Newcastle Pregnancy Support Service Inc .......................... 133
Newcastle Premier Swimming Club Inc ............................... 167
Newcastle Printmakers Workshop Inc ................................... 32
Newcastle Region Art Gallery Society ................................... 32
Newcastle Region Library - Local Studies Collection ............. 79
Newcastle Region Library - Lovett Gallery............................. 34
Newcastle Region Library - Outreach Services........................ 8
Newcastle Repertory Theatre................................................ 34
Newcastle Rugby League Limited ....................................... 167
Newcastle Schoolboys Junior Rugby League (6-16yrs) Assoc.
............................................................................................ 167
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd ............................................. 23
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd - Kidzlink.............................. 53
Newcastle Tigers Hockey Club Inc ...................................... 167
Compiled 26/06/2012
O
O’Connell Park ......................................................................80
Oak Close Reserve ...............................................................80
Oasis Bridge Youith Family D&A Program ...........................126
Oasis Drop In Centre (at rear of McKenzie Centre)..............156
Octapod Association Inc. .......................................................33
Office of Communities - Sport and Recreation .....................168
Older Women's Network ........................................................20
Orana Community Pre-school Inc ..........................................56
Ostara PRA ...........................................................................16
P
Pacific Clinic Newcastle Sexual Health Service ...................133
Pacific Park ...........................................................................80
ParaQuad (Newcastle Branch) ..............................................21
Parkinson's Syndrome Support Group.................................110
Parnell Park...........................................................................80
Pasedena Crescent Reserve .................................................80
Pat Jordan Oval.....................................................................80
Performing Arts Newcastle ....................................................33
Physical Disability Unit, Hunter Institute of Technology..........46
Pilkington Street Reserve ......................................................81
Pitt Street Reserve ................................................................81
Police & Community Youth Club (Newcastle) ........................57
Polish Day Care Centre .........................................................23
Polish Senior Citizens Association.........................................21
Presbyterian Aged Care (Wescott ) .........................................6
Probation and Parole Service ..............................................150
Probus Club of Honeysuckle Inc............................................26
Probus Club of New Lambton ................................................26
Probus Club of New Lambton (Ladies Probus Club) ..............26
Probus Club of Stockton & District Combined Inc ..................27
Probus Club of Waratah ........................................................27
Prof. Susan Ryan-University of Newcastle...........................111
Psychiatric Emergency Centre.............................................111
Psychological Assistance Service (PAS) ...............................46
R
Rawson Park .........................................................................81
Regent Park ..........................................................................81
Relationships Australia, Hunter............................................133
Response Employment and Training ...................................104
Response Service Incorporated...........................................100
Rhee Taekwondo ................................................................163
Richardson Park Reserve......................................................81
Richley Reserve ....................................................................81
Ronald McDonald House.......................................................38
Ronald McDonald House-Newcastle .....................................39
Rotunda Park ........................................................................81
Rowland Park ........................................................................81
Rushton Park.........................................................................82
S
Salvation Army Clulow Court ...............................................126
Salvation Army Community Welfare Centre .........................133
Samaritans ..........................................................................104
Samaritans Casework & Youth Direct....................................46
Samaritans Early Learning Centre .........................................50
Samaritans Enhanced Living Options - Hunter, Central Coast &
Manning Regions...................................................................39
Samaritans Foundation..........................................................46
216
Samaritans Supported Employment Programs .................... 100
Samaritans-Enhanced Living Options.................................... 97
Samaritans-Supported Independence Program....................... 9
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW Inc - Hunter Region ........... 101
Sexual Assault Service HNEH Southern.............................. 134
Shepherds Hill Cottage Reserve ........................................... 82
Shooting Sports................................................................... 168
SIDS & Kids Hunter Region................................................. 134
Silveridge Community Centre................................................ 59
Six Hats Early Childhood Service .......................................... 50
Smith Park ............................................................................ 82
South Newcastle Beach ........................................................ 82
South Wallsend Junior Soccer Club .................................... 168
South Wallsend Netball Club................................................. 82
Special Needs Dentistry ...................................................... 111
St Augustines Ways and Means............................................ 24
St Dominics Centre for Hearing Impaired Children ................ 47
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) ................................... 143
St John's Villa.......................................................................... 6
St Joseph's Nursing Home ...................................................... 7
St Lukes Wallsend Day Care Centre ..................................... 24
St Vincent De Paul Society.................................................. 126
St Vincent de Paul Society (Maitland - Newcastle Diocese). 134
St. Andrew's Church Community Preschool Inc..................... 56
St. Martin De Porres Hostel..................................................... 7
State Training Services ....................................................... 134
STEPS - Support Through Early Psychosis Service ............ 111
Stevenson Park..................................................................... 82
Stockton Branch Library ........................................................ 83
Stockton Centre .................................................................. 111
Stockton Child and Family Health Centre .............................. 47
Stockton Meals on Wheels .................................................... 11
Stockton School Kids Fun Club ............................................. 53
Stockton Senior Citizens Inc.................................................. 21
Stockton VIEW .................................................................... 175
Stomal Therapy Consultant Nurses ..................................... 122
Strategic Training Solutions................................................. 147
Stray Dogs Theatre Company ............................................... 37
Student Support Services.................................................... 143
Supported Accommodation Oasis Hunter............................ 127
Supported Recovery Newcastle .......................................... 111
Name Index
Thomas Percy Oval ...............................................................84
Tillys Play & Development Centre..........................................50
Tinonee Gardens The Multicultural Village ..............................7
Tinonee Haven ........................................................................7
Totally & Permanently Disabled Soldiers of Australia (TPI) ..114
Toy Library - Newcastle & Hunter Valley................................40
Tramway Reserve .................................................................84
Tumpoaba Reserve ...............................................................84
Tuxford Park..........................................................................84
U
U3A Inc (Hunter)......................................................................9
Unifam Counselling and Mediation Service..........................122
University Counselling Service ............................................135
University of Newcastle - School of Education ....................102
University of Newcastle, Disability Support Service .............102
University of Newcastle, Special Education Centre................47
Upper Reserve Wallsend.......................................................84
V
Vera Wilson Park...................................................................84
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service ............21
Vision Australia Hunter ..........................................................40
W
Wallarah Oval........................................................................85
Wallsend Aged Care Facility....................................................7
Wallsend Area Community Carers Inc ...................................24
Wallsend Baptist Seniors Fellowship .....................................24
Wallsend Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) .....47
Wallsend Combined Pensioners Association .........................21
Wallsend Community Pre-school ...........................................56
Wallsend District Library ........................................................85
Wallsend Employment and Training Service........................147
Wallsend Family Support Service ........................................135
Wallsend Junior Soccer Club...............................................168
Wallsend Meals on Wheels....................................................11
Wallsend Park .......................................................................85
Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall ..........................................61
Wallsend Stroke Recovery Club ..........................................114
Wallsend Touch Association................................................169
Wallsend Uniting Church Seniors Fellowship.........................24
Wallsend VIEW ...................................................................175
Wanderers Junior Rugby Union Club...................................169
Wanderers Rugby Football Club..........................................163
Wandiyali Incorporated ........................................................160
Warabrook Community Centre ..............................................59
Warabrook Wetlands Reserve ...............................................85
WARATAH After School Care Inc ..........................................54
WARATAH Child and Family Health Centre (Kaleidoscope) ..47
Waratah Multicultural Library .................................................85
Waratah Park ........................................................................86
Warlga Ngurra Women and Children's Refuge ......................39
Water Board Women’s Bowling Club .....................................86
Watt Space Gallery................................................................36
Wattle Grove Cottage ............................................................16
WEA Equity Centre..............................................................144
WEA Hunter ........................................................................144
Webb Park ............................................................................86
Wesley Counselling .............................................................135
Wesley Mission McKenzie Centre........................................135
Wesley Mission Newcastle Community Visitors Scheme .......21
Wesley Newcastle Youth Service ..........................................60
West Park Reserve................................................................86
Western Newcastle Community Health Centre ......................16
Wickham Park/ ......................................................................86
Willow Close Reserve............................................................86
Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Facility (United Protestants
Association).............................................................................7
Woodward Street Reserve.....................................................86
Workcover New South Wales ..............................................136
T
TAD Disability Services (Hunter) ........................................... 40
TAFE Consultant for Hearing Impaired................................ 101
TAFE Consultant for Vision Impaired................................... 101
TAFE Counselling Unit (Hamilton Campus)......................... 134
TAFE- Hamilton................................................................... 101
TAFE NSW - Faculty of Career Skills Education - Literacy &
Numeracy............................................................................ 143
TAFE NSW-Hunter Institute-Newcastle Campus ................. 101
TAFE Teacher/Consultant - Neurological and Mental Health
Support Unit ........................................................................ 101
TAFE-Hunter Institute, Disabilities Unit................................ 102
Tantrum Theatre Co-operative Ltd ........................................ 35
Tarro Community Hall ........................................................... 61
Tarro Recreation Area........................................................... 83
The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre........................................... 127
The Blackbutt Support Group Inc. ......................................... 83
The Brown Sisters................................................................... 9
The Foreshore....................................................................... 83
The Hunter Dementia and Memory Resource Centre ............ 16
The Hunter Orthopaedic School .......................................... 102
The Junction Before and After School Care........................... 54
The Little Unicorn Early Education & Pre-school Centre........ 50
The lock-up + John Paynter Gallery ...................................... 35
The Loft Youth Arts & Cultural Centre ................................... 37
The Newcastle Region Art Gallery Foundation ...................... 35
The Olive Branch Cafe - Oasis Hunter ................................ 143
The Redeemed Christian Church of God Inc. ........................ 84
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW - Hunter .......................... 98
The Salvation Army Financial Counselling Service................ 10
The Smith Family ................................................................ 148
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre ........................... 150
The Wollotuka Institute........................................................ 135
Compiled 26/06/2012
Y
Youthdirect ..........................................................................180
YWCA Hunter Region Inc ......................................................57
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