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
From playgroup and parenting programs, Out of School Hours care and Vacation Care, KNC is here for your family.
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.
Rated as Meeting National Quality Standards, childcare fees attract CCS
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FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM
Our Food Rescue Program is held at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre every Wednesday from 1:30pm – 2:00pm.
For community members who are facing hard times, or for those who need some extra assistance with their weekly food budget, our Food Rescue program offers the opportunity to come and fill up two shopping bags from our supply of fresh fruit and veggies, canned and packaged goods.
$ Donations gratefully received to help cover the cost of this service.
For more information contact Kariong Neighbourhood Centre – 4340 1724 | admin@knc.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
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.
We are now taking Expressions of Interest for the Be Connected program @ Kariong Neighbourhood Centre
Contact 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
Come along and have some fun, meet new families and share ideas.
0 to 6 years | Art & Crafts | Play Equipment & Sandpit
When: Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm. (School term only
For more information 4340 1724 | admin@knc.net.au
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
Quality play-based education and before and after school care @ Kariong Neighbourhood Centre.
Serving families in the Kariong region and beyond, including children attending Kariong Public School, Central Coast Sports College, St Patricks Catholic College, Somersby Public School and Darkingjung Barker College.
School Term only. Hours of operation are:
- Before School: 6:30am – 9:00am
- After School: 3:00pm – 6:30pm
Fees attract Child Care Subsidy
Visit our Kariong OOSH website Kariong OOSH to enrol an find out more.
VACATION CARE
Quality play-based education and before and after school care @ Kariong Neighbourhood Centre.
Serving families in the Kariong region and beyond, including children attending Kariong Public School, Central Coast Sports College, St Patricks Catholic College, Somersby Public School and Darkingjung Barker College.
School holidays only. 6:30am – 6:30pm
Fees attract Child Care Subsidy.
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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.
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.