Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo now at St Vincent de Paul – Woy Woy Central Coast residents are invited to a FREE community event. Attendees can get help with energy, tenancy, financial and legal issues, outstanding fines, free hearing tests, disability...

Central Coast Family Support Service’s main focus is for Early Intervention with a strong focus on better outcomes for children. All of our programs aim to strengthen family relationships and increase the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Support is...

The Central Coast Group of the Australian Plants Society will next meet at Phillip House on Saturday 10th August at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. There is a $2 admission charge at the door which includes a Lucky Door Ticket. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings....

The Kariong Library is open 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday (closed 1 to 2pm) Phone: 4325 8155. Babytime (9.45am for 6 to 24 months) and then Storytime (10.30am for pre-schoolers) is held every Tuesday morning. Come and spend a fun, creative morning with your...

FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS of people who gamble are often caught between a rock and a hard place, concerned about enabling the person who gambles, while also feeling anguished about standing back and seeing them go without. Seeing someone you love struggling with an...

Starting in August is our new registrar, Dr Elizabeth Foster. Dr Foster will be working Monday to Thursday and will bulk bill all patients. We welcome back Dr Ronald Wai who is locuming with us over the year whilst your regular GP may take holidays and will also be...

Hi All, Its time for this month’s news from Kariong Rural Fire Brigade. As the final month of winter approaches, it is now the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming fire season. Preparation tasks can include cleaning out gutters and drainage channels, securing...

TRIVIA NIGHT on Saturday 17 August 2019, 6-9 pm In Kariong Community Hall, Dandaloo St (cnr Woy Woy Road), Kariong Buy Tickets Online: Http:// Kariongecogardentrivia2019.eventbrite.com.au Phone: 0429 431 889 Email: kariongecogarden@gmail.com Website:...

This warming winter soup recipe was kindly shared by the Country Women’s Association Woy Woy branch. CWA Woy Woy welcome new members and visitors, drop by and see them at 9am Wednesdays at 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy or find them on Facebook at...

July Vacation Care: Our July Vacation Care program has been jammed packed full of fun. July Vacation Care also saw the service have its Assessment and Rating visit by the Department of Education.We began with our Mexican madness day. We made sombreros and poncho’s and...

Kariong Mountains High P&C Proudly presents Op-Shop Formal TRIVIA NIGHT WHEN: Saturday September 14, 2019 WHERE: KARIONG MOUNTAINS HIGH SCHOOL HALL Doors open 6:30 for 7pm START COST: $20pp 8-10 per table BOOKINGS: Sharon 0407 401 916...

Voting will close on 15 August 2019 to obtain a bus for helping both youth and the elderly in our community. “Joint Community Services Bus - for connecting communities” · Kariong Out of School Hours Care children will be transported to and from school avoiding...

Charmain Heaney Music Charmain has been teaching piano, vocals and groups for the past 12 years. She is trained in all aspects of the voice, and this is her true passion!! Charmain uses the medium of music to connect people at a soul level, and just loves it when...

Central Coast Family Support Service’s main focus is for Early Intervention with a strong focus on better outcomes for children. All of our programs aim to strengthen family relationships and increase the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Support is...

Please report anti-social behaviour to the Police using the Police Assistance Line 131 444 (or 000 if an emergency). Expressions of Interest sought for Wednesday social activities in the Hall - games, chess, cards, bridge and investment club are all possibilities....

Central Coast Group of the Australian Plants Society will next meet at Phillip House on Saturday 13th July at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. There is a $2 admission charge at the door which includes a Lucky Door Ticket.  Visitors are always welcome at our meetings....

The Kariong Library is open 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday (closed 1 to 2pm) Phone: 4325 8155.  Babytime (9.45am for 6 to 24 months) and then Storytime (10.30am for pre-schoolers) is held every Tuesday morning. Come and spend a fun, creative morning  with...

The XChange is happy to announce that we still provide bread and other baked goods to several families in our area. If you or anyone you know may benefit from a bakery parcel please contact Lesley on the number below. Womens small group continues to meet on Wednesday...

Parramatta Mission Counselling Services at West Gosford is committed to minimising gambling related harm in our community. We do this by offering free counselling and information to anyone affected by problem gambling. Our counsellors can also facilitate...

GARDEN NEWS – We have had a tough month with rubbish left by visitors, damage to our shed and fires. Thanks to the Kariong Bush Fire Brigade and other locals including business DOORCRAFT who have helped us.  Please report anti-social behaviour to the Police...

We have had a wet start to winter and this has seen us utilising the bus from Kariong Mountains High School to transport the children to and from school in the inclement weather. On behalf of the Staff, Children and Families of Kariong Out of School Hours Care, we...

Current best practice teaching in our classrooms is only a part of the recipe for success. Wellbeing/health has to also be at the front and centre of success and it is in this space, that although school plays an important role, it is parents who lead the way. Two...

45-49 Year Old Health Checks. As we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. To reduce this, we would like to invite you to make an appointment to come into the Kariong Medical Centre for a health check. It is for everyone aged between 45 and 49 who...

This delicious & easy date loaf recipe was provided by the wonderful ladies of CWA Woy Woy. This cake is great served on its own or toasted with lashings of butter. CWA Woy Woy welcome new members and visitors, drop by and see them at 9am Wednesdays at 30 The...

Hi All, It is time for this month’s news from Kariong Rural Fire Brigade. Have you ever thought about joining the Rural Fire Service? Winter is the perfect time to start your application and training. As a member of Kariong Fire Brigade you will be able to fulfil both...

Throughout Vacation Care we provide a wide variety of activities, crafts and themed days, as well as excursions to various places of interest and fun, and informative incursions. Children from any school are welcome to attend our Vacation Care program. Due to the high...

Try this delicious recipe at home, and invite a friend or neighbour around to share cake and a cuppa! Moist banana cake Ingredients 250g butter1 cup caster sugar2 tablespoons golden syrup3 eggs, beaten3 ripe bananas, mashed2 cups self-raising flour2 teaspoons ground...

Kariong Hall Solar Panels are on! Thanks Central Coast Council for the grant which paid for this 6KW system.  We will be getting a monitor and setting it up for educational use.  This will reduce our carbon emissions and may even generate us some income when...

The Kariong Library is open 9:30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday (closed 1 to 2pm). Phone: 4325 8155. Babytime (9.45am for 6 to 24 months) and then Storytime (10.30am for pre-schoolers) is held every Tuesday morning. Come and spend a fun, creative morning  with your...

Contact: kariongxchange@me.com Just a reminder that we are continuing with our Barneys House Church in our homes.  If you haven’t tried us yet, please come and check us out. Terms 2 & 4 are being held at 1 Banks Close from 11am.  Terms 1 & 3 are to...

If you think you are gambling and drinking too much try keeping an accurate record of how much you are drinking and gambling, what venue you go to most, what time of day you go and what mood you are in when you chose to drink and gamble. Next set your limits – limit...

Hi All, It is time for this month’s news from Kariong Rural Fire Brigade. As the colder months begin, the Rural Fire Service and other agencies begin the annual Hazard Reduction season. Residents can expect to see and smell smoke across the Central Coast as fire...

Joining our wonderful and friendly staff are Laura, Sofia and RN Hannah. Kariong is a training surgery for new GP registrars. Dr Alicia Stellar works Monday to Thursday; she started here in February and will be here until February 2020. We also have Dr Lily foster...

Term 2 is always a busy time for schools, with preparation for semester reports and parent teacher evenings.  With the substantive changes in the assessment process in Stage 6 due to new NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) regulations, Kariong Mountains High...

GARDEN NEWS – Steve has installed wonderful metal sculptures and we have a resident artist painting the life cycle of four animals - come and have a look! Mandarins are in season. WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY ON 5 JUNE is also the deadline to take part in a short online...

The Central Coast Group of the Australian Plants Society will next meet at Phillip House on Saturday 8th June at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. There is a $2 admission charge at the door which includes a Lucky Door Ticket.  Visitors are always welcome at our...

What a fun and exciting Easter holiday we had at Kariong Out of School Hours Care. We visited Maitland Gaol and Blackbutt Reserve, went 10 pin bowling, learnt about dinosaurs, went to the movies, jumped till we couldn’t jump anymore at inflatable world, and had a...

Youth Frontiers – A rewarding opportunity! Youth Frontiers is a NSW Government funded youth mentoring program being delivered on the Central Coast by YWCA Australia. Youth Frontiers offers 12 – 16 year olds the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the...

The Kariong Library is open 9:30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday (closed 1 to 2pm). Phone: 4325 8155. Babytime (9.45am for 6 to 24 months) and then Storytime (10.30am for pre-schoolers) is held every Tuesday morning. Come and spend a fun, creative morning  with your...

A big thank you to everyone, who wrote a submission in the Save Somersby appeal, letting NSW Government know we are concerned about the proposed development on the border of Kariong involving industrial waste and concrete crushing. We had around 1200 paper...

Saving energy and water at home By making small changes in the kitchen you can reduce your energy and water use, save money on your next bill and be kind to the environment. · Save $300 a year by turning off the second fridge and freezer when you’re not using...

Not all gambling is a problem, but to stay safe please remember these golden rules of gambling: · Don’t risk what you can’t afford to lose — never gamble with money you need for other things. Gamble within your weekly entertainment budget, not with your phone...

Hi All, Its time for this month’s news from Kariong Rural Fire Brigade. The fire season has now come to an end and we are heading into the colder months. The brigade would like to use this issue to provide landowners some information on burning off and conducting open...

When a parent is asked about what makes them most proud of their children, the answer often includes reference to positive qualities as much, or more, than career successes.  Similarly, whilst a principal is proud of the career successes of their students, the kind of...

GARDEN NEWS – We have been eating bananas grown in the garden, making compost, planting seedlings, watering, cleaning up the ponds and talking about the climate crisis and things we can do. BOOMERANG BAGS – due to Mothers’ Day, a day early on Saturday 11/5/19, 1.30pm...

The Central Coast Group of the Australian Plants Society will next meet at Phillip House on Saturday 11th May at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. There is a $2 admission charge at the door which includes a Lucky Door Ticket. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings. Our...

Central Coast Family Support Service Central Coast Family Support Service’s main focus is for Early Intervention with a strong focus on better outcomes for children. All of our programs aim to strengthen family relationships and increase the safety and wellbeing of...

The Hill Verandah Project A new awning and verandah has been constructed at the ‘Hill Community Centre’, Kariong Oval. Funded from the NSW State Government’s ‘Community Building Partnership Program’ and project managed by Kariong United Football Club, the awning was...

Kariong Mountains High School Knowing about your Local School Recently, we made the decision to do a letter drop in Kariong to share with you our updated information about the school and what it has to offer.  It is hard to believe that we will soon be celebrating our...