What We Do
The list of current programs is
always changing to meet the emerging needs of the community. Our ongoing
activities are to provide Information and Referrals, Community
Development, Research Community Needs, Counselling, Outreach, Family
Support, Personal Development Programs and development of support
groups.
For over ten years the Centre has been providing services and programs
to the residents of Kincumber, Avoca Beach, Copacabana, MacMasters
Beach, Kilcare, Empire Bay, Bensville, Saratoga and Davistown. Our
objective is to support children, young people, individuals and families
so they can enhance their independence, safety, self-esteem and quality
of life within the community. We try to build strong communities and
increase social capital. This is done through community development; so
communities are well informed, well resourced and well connected. We
embrace equity and diversity in our community
Who Are We?
We are a community based, non-profit, incorporated
organisation that is managed by a Board of local residents. We have
charitable and benevolent status. Under the Rules of the Association
the Board must meet at least six times each twelve months. It
currently meets on Monday afternoons. A quorum for meetings is five
members. Cost of membership is $5 per year. The Annual General
Meeting is held in October each year. Our funding is primarily from
the NSW Department of Community Services and is supplemented by
various small grants which may become available for specific
programs eg Gosford Council's Community Grants program. The
building, previously known as Kincumber Multipurpose Centre, was
built by Gosford City Council who still retain ownership. The
Neighbourhood Centre has occupancy and agrees to manage the
building. Council is responsible for some ongoing maintenance and
the Neighbourhood Centre is responsible for keeping the building
clean and tidy and maintained. The Board must make the centre
available for community use. The Neighbourhood Centre hires out the
building to Community Groups, individuals and For Profit groups.
There are different hiring rates for each of these categories. Any
surplus money from the hiring, after deducting all expenses and
provisions, is allowed to be used for Neighbourhood Centre programs
- There are three rooms for hiring. There are also (3) offices,
apart from the Managers, these are the counselling room, an office
permanently hired to Aunties and Uncles, and the Seniors Computer
Club Training room. Currently June Galea, the Executive Officer, is
the only paid staff. The centre heavily relies on our wonderful
volunteers.
Where We Are
1 / 20 Kincumber Street, Kincumber, NSW, 2251
Opposite Kincumber High School Basketball Courts
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