WELCOME

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre is a community hub for Kariong and surrounding areas in the Central Coast Hinterland. From the moment you walk through our doors you are welcomed into a safe and friendly atmosphere which promotes a sense of belonging.

We are only 5 minutes off the free way. We have wheelchair access throughout, disabled toilets, private parking for up to 16 cars and a bus service at the doorstep.

Community & Families

The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre is a great place to meet new people. Our groups include Active Playgroup, Pilates for Seniors and Tai Chi.

We also offer First Aid Courses, an Early Childhood Clinic, free Be Connected computers tutorials for seniors, Little Big School transition to school program, and trauma counselling through Resolve Psychological Services.

Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care

The Kariong Out of School Hours Care Service caters for children aged 5 – 12, providing care from 6:30am to the start of school and from 3:00pm until 6:30pm.

We also offer Vacation Care and care for pupil free days from the hours of 6:30am until 6:30pm.
Our Out Of School Hours service has achieved an overall rating of Meeting National Quality Standards (NQS).

BE CONNECTED

The Be Connected program allows older Australians to develop their confidence in a supportive environment and learn how to remain safe online while connecting with loved ones.

Enrol for FREE computer lessons for seniors and people with disabilities here at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre. 

When: Thursdays 9am – 2.30pm

Our team of local volunteers are here for you.

Now taking bookings. Bookings Essential 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is a great form of gentle exercise and relaxation, which is enjoyable, social, and suitable for people of all ages.

When: Wednesdays 9:00am – 10:00am, with instructor Helen (during school terms only)
Cost: $15.00

For enquiries please contact Helen or Daniel on 0435 121 520 or email: aatc@khorlivingchi.com.au.
Bookings are not essential. All welcome.

FOOD RELIEF PROGRAM

Our Food Relief Program is held at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre every Wednesday from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. 
There is limited fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs and canned goods, depending on supplies. Other items include bread, rice and pasta, and breakfast cereal.

2 shopping bags ONLY per person.
Your $5 donation contributes to supporting programs and projects run by Kariong Neighbourhood Centre for our community.

For more information contact Kariong Neighbourhood Centre – 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au

DIRECTIONS HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING

This course is suitable for anyone requiring a senior first aid certificate. Topics cover many of the emergency situations likely to require first aid. In the portion of the training, you are taught how to provide first aid with confidence. The distance learning component can be completed on-line via e-learning or in the traditional way using pen and paper. Those that are time challenged find this method very convenient.

For more information contact Directions Health:
Ph: 02 9486 3120 or visit www.firstaid.net.au

PILATES

PILATES FOR SENIORS CLASSES
“Pilates is wonderful for every body of every age. Seniors, in particular, can really benefit from a Pilates practice. Balance, strength, flexibility, focus, and your breath are all areas you may notice have changed with age. Pilates at its core works on improving all of those things. It is gentle enough to be right for you at any age, and every exercise can be modified on any given day to meet you where your body is that day.” Join our class to learn more!

When: Mondays 9am – 10am during school term.

For more information – 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au

ARTS & CRAFTS

Join our lovely arts & crafts group on Fridays 11am – 1pm. Bring along your arts or crafts project to work on, or just come along for a chat. Everyone is welcome. 

Cost $5

ACTIVE PLAYGROUP

Come along and have some fun, meet new families and share ideas. Active Playgroup is an educational program developing social skills and school readiness in a safe, happy and stimulating environment.
Music & Dance | 0 to 6 years | Play Equipment | Toys & Crafts | Sandpit

When: Wednesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Cost: $5.00 per child and plus $1 each additional child

For more information 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au

LITTLE BIG SCHOOL

The program is designed for children (3-5 yr olds) who are preparing for school to extend their basic skills and gain practice and understanding of what is expected in the 1st year of school. Providing fun activities that promote learning and development in a small pre-school like setting.

When: Fridays 9:30am – 11:30am (during school term only)
Cost: $13.50 per child per session plus $12 annual enrolment fee.

 For more information contact Kariong Neighbourhood Centre – 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLINIC

For your infant health checks (0 to 5 years) by an Area Health Nurse.

Weight, height, development and general health check up. Opportunity to discuss your child’s progress.

When: Tuesdays and Wednesday.
Location: In the clinic at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

Appointments essential – For appointments, call Gosford Gateway Clinic on 4328 7900 (NSCC Area Health)

MUMS & BUBS GROUP AND INTRODUCING SOLIDS

MUMS & BUBS GROUP

Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.00 noon

This block of 4 sessions is to support and give info for new mums to help through the early days.
Enjoy morning tea together and have those questions answered in a friendly & supportive environment.

By invitation from your Local Area Health Department Nurse.
Enquires ph: 4328 7900

 

INTRODUCING SOLIDS

Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30 noon

This block of 5 sessions to support you and your little one when introducing solids.
Enjoy morning tea together and have your questions answered in a friendly & supportive environment.

By invitation from your Local Area Health Nurse.
Enquires ph: 4328 7900

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Kariong OOSH is a not for profit Children’s service run through Kariong Neighbourhood Centre. We are open for  Before school, After School and Vacation Care. We work inclusively within KNC, meaning that we can offer families greater support with the services that are available to the community through our local Neighbourhood Centre.

Before School Care operates from 6.30am to the commencement of school and fees include breakfast. After school Care operates from 2.30pm – 6.30pm and fees include afternoon tea and late afternoon fruit snack.

Child care Subsidy is available if families have registered with the Family Assistance Office.

VACATION CARE

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 number of cancellations for Vacation Care bookings and where staff have already been rostered to work to cover ratios, when cancelling Vacation Care bookings with less than 7 days’ notice you will be charged 25% of the fee to cover costs.

Bookings are made through Book Me on your Hubworks account.
New enrolments please contact the centre.

FREE FAMILY LAW CLINIC

Appointments Available on Mondays from 5.30pm – 6.30pm,
(Availability according to court appearances) at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 10 Langford Drive, Kariong.

Booking essential – 02 4340 1724 or admin@knc.net.au

30 years experience in: Family Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Child Welfare, Family Law Divorce, Property & Parenting Criminal Law, Driving Matters, Wills & Probate, Neighbourhood Issues.

Website: http://www.katiesmithsolicitor.com.au/

FAMILY HELP SERVICE
  • Feelings of isolation or loneliness a lot of the time
  • Finding it tough looking after your children
  • Is someone in your family being violent or abusive to you or your children?
  • Are you or your children sad and unhappy a lot of the time?
  • Are you worried that someone in your family might hurt your children?
  • Are you worried that when you baby is born you won’t be able to cope?
  • Is someone in your family shouting and arguing a lot of the time?

We have a Family Worker from the Benevolent Society who is able to help.

Contact 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au to make an appointment if you would like to meet and speak with the Family Worker.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Phillip Harding 0414 757 668 (not available weekends)

Shirley Lane-Smith 0402 767 711

Kristy McMillan 0414 866 296 (weekends only)

Russell Brown (limited availability) 0425 382 381

For a list of  local area Justices of the Peace please visit JP Public Register (nsw.gov.au)

NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME

No Interest Loans (NILs) are a smart choice loan option to help you manage your money. 

How much can I borrow? 

 Borrow up to $2000 for essentials such as appliances or furniture, to help you get your car back on the road, pay for education fees and equipment or help you cover the cost of goods and services to support your wellbeing.

Borrow up to $3000 for housing related expenses such as bond or rent in advance, or for recovery from a natural disaster.

 What can I use a NILs loan for?

 Borrow up to $2000 for essential goods and services including:

 Household items like appliances, whitegoods & furniture

Car repairs & registration

Medical, dental, wellbeing and life event expenses

Technology like a phone or laptop

Education expenses like fees or uniforms

Employment expenses like licenses or equipment

Borrow up to $3,000 for:

Bond & rent in advance

Rates

Costs associated with a natural disaster

 Am I eligible?

Earn less than $70,000 annual income (before tax) as a single person or $100,000 annual income (before tax) if you have a partner or children

OR Have experienced family or domestic violence in the last 10 years

OR Have a Health Care Card / Pension Card

AND You can show you can afford to repay the loan

 

Phone or email us to book an appointment on 4340 1724 | nils@knc.net.au

NILS is offered by 170 local community organisations in over 600 locations across Australia. For more information visit www.nils.com.au

ADMIN SERVICES

Do you need to have documents faxed, emailed, scanned, photocopied or laminated? Do you need access to the internet? These services are available at reasonable prices at the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre during office hours, 9.00 am to 2.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

 

SERVICES PRICE LIST
PHOTOCOPYING and PRINTING – BLACK & WHITE – per page
A4 – first 5 pages Free
A4 – From 6th page 10 cents
A4 double sided – first 3 sheet Free
A4 double sided – from 4th sheet 20 cents
A3 20 cents
A3 double sided 30 cents
PHOTOCOPYING and PRINTING – COLOURED – per page
A4 – 1 page Free
A4 – from 2nd page 50 cents
A4 double sided – first sheet Free
A4 double sided – from 2nd sheet 60 cents
A3 coloured 80 cents
A3 double sided colour 90 cents
SCAN – per page
1 scan Free
From 2nd scan – per scan 20 cents
TELEPHONE & FAX
1 local/national phone call/fax Free
From 2nd local/national phone call/fax 20 cents
Fax received – first 5 pages Free
Fax received – from 6th page – per page 5 cents
LAMINATING SERVICE – per pouch
A4 $1.00
A3 $2.00
INTERNET USAGE
First 30 minutes Free
Every 30 minutes thereafter $1
Download and print from USB Must only be done on Hallway computer
Download and print from internet Internet usage & print charges apply – Hallway computer only may be used by customer
Rules for USB usage NO CUSTOMER USB TO BE USED IN NETWORKED COMPUTERS
TAX HELP

Need help with lodging your tax return?

Our Tax Help program is free and available between July and October. Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax.

If you earn $60,000 or less and have simple tax affairs call us at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre on 4340 1724 to arrange an appointment with our Tax Help Volunteer.

Booking will be taken in July.

WHAT'S ON

  • Information & Referral
  • Administration services
  • No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
  • Family Help Service
  • Free Family Law Clinic
  • Assisted Referral to someone.health
  • Resolve Psychological Counselling

MONDAY

  • 9am – 10am:  Pilates*
  • Available for hire – please contact the Centre

* During school term only

TUESDAY

  • 8.30am – 5pm: Early Childhood Clinic

WEDNESDAY

  • 9am – 10am: Tai Chi*
  • 9am – 3pm: First Aid Training from Directions Health
  • 10am – 3pm: Early Childhood Clinic
  • 10.30am – 12.30pm: Mums and Bubs Group**
  • 10.30am – 12.30pm: Active Playgroup*
  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Food Relief Program

* During School Term only

** By Invitation

THURSDAY

  • 9.15am – 11.45am: Grace Church

FRIDAY

  • 9.30am – 11.30am: Little Big School*
  • 10.00am – 1.30pm: Art & Craft Group*
  • Resolve Psychological Counselling – bookings essential

SATURDAY

  • Venue Hire for Events such as Birthday Parties

SUNDAY

  • Venue Hire for Events such as Birthday Parties