Directory of Services, Groups, Organisations and Facilities in the Penrith Local Government AreaDisclaimer: This information is compiled from LINCS - a Community Information Database maintained by Local Councils and other organisations. The information in each record is provided by the organisation concerned. Penrith City Council does not accept liability for loss of any kind resulting from the use made by any person of the information listed and inclusion of information relating to any particular organisation, group, service or individual should not be taken as endorsement of that organisation, group, service or individual by the Council. Responsibility for providing correct and current information shall at all times rest with the organisation, group, service or individual referred to in the record. Therefore Penrith City Council can take no responsibility for outdated information. Please search the online Community Directory for the most up-to-date information. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 1 Table of Contents Accommodation ...................................................................................................................5 Accessible Holiday Accommodation ............................................................................................................. 5 Low Cost Accommodation............................................................................................................................. 5 Residential Care ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Retirement Accommodation .......................................................................................................................... 8 Supported Accommodation ........................................................................................................................... 8 Youth Accommodation ................................................................................................................................ 11 Animal Services .................................................................................................................13 Arts and Culture.................................................................................................................15 Community Arts ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Entertainment .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Galleries and Museums............................................................................................................................... 15 Literature ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Performing Arts ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Theatres ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................... 19 Communication..................................................................................................................21 Communication Aids ................................................................................................................................... 21 Communication Skills .................................................................................................................................. 21 Interpreting .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Media........................................................................................................................................................... 22 Community Organisation ...................................................................................................23 Business Development................................................................................................................................ 23 Community Development ............................................................................................................................ 23 Community Facilities ................................................................................................................................... 26 Community Service Groups ........................................................................................................................ 38 Event Organisation...................................................................................................................................... 38 Information Services.................................................................................................................................... 39 Lobby Groups .............................................................................................................................................. 50 Reconciliation .............................................................................................................................................. 51 Resident Action Groups .............................................................................................................................. 51 Self Help ...................................................................................................................................................... 51 Senior Citizens Organisations ..................................................................................................................... 52 Voluntary Welfare Services ......................................................................................................................... 52 Conservation and Environment..........................................................................................54 Land Conservation ...................................................................................................................................... 54 Local History................................................................................................................................................ 54 Recycling ..................................................................................................................................................... 54 Education...........................................................................................................................55 Community Education ................................................................................................................................. 55 Continuing Education .................................................................................................................................. 55 Literacy ........................................................................................................................................................ 55 Living Skills Programs ................................................................................................................................. 56 Personal Development ................................................................................................................................ 57 Schools........................................................................................................................................................ 58 Tertiary Education ....................................................................................................................................... 59 Emergency Services ..........................................................................................................62 Abuse .......................................................................................................................................................... 62 Child Protection ........................................................................................................................................... 64 Crisis Counselling........................................................................................................................................ 64 Crisis Intervention........................................................................................................................................ 65 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 2 Disaster Services ........................................................................................................................................ 65 Emergency Accommodation ....................................................................................................................... 65 Emergency Child Care ................................................................................................................................ 65 Emergency Material Aid .............................................................................................................................. 66 Emergency Medical Services ...................................................................................................................... 66 Fire Brigade ................................................................................................................................................. 67 Police........................................................................................................................................................... 67 Sexual Assault Services.............................................................................................................................. 67 Government .......................................................................................................................68 Federal Government ................................................................................................................................... 68 Local Government ....................................................................................................................................... 68 Members of Parliament ............................................................................................................................... 70 State Government ....................................................................................................................................... 70 Health ................................................................................................................................72 Death and Dying.......................................................................................................................................... 72 Disabilities ................................................................................................................................................... 72 Diseases and Medical Conditions ............................................................................................................... 77 Health Care Practitioners and Disciplines................................................................................................... 81 Health Centres and Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 83 Medical Procedures and Therapies ............................................................................................................ 87 Other Health Services ................................................................................................................................. 88 Income and Employment ...................................................................................................91 Law and Justice .................................................................................................................94 Philosophies and Religious Groups ...................................................................................96 Practical Support Services.................................................................................................97 Care............................................................................................................................................................. 97 Child Care.................................................................................................................................................... 99 Community Aid .......................................................................................................................................... 112 Companionship ......................................................................................................................................... 113 Counselling................................................................................................................................................ 114 Disability Support ...................................................................................................................................... 116 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................. 117 Family Support .......................................................................................................................................... 117 Low Cost Goods and Services .................................................................................................................. 119 Phone Based Services .............................................................................................................................. 119 Relationships ............................................................................................................................................. 120 Sports and Leisure...........................................................................................................121 Sports Administration ................................................................................................................................ 121 Air Sports................................................................................................................................................... 121 Archery ...................................................................................................................................................... 121 Athletics ..................................................................................................................................................... 121 Badminton ................................................................................................................................................. 122 Baseball..................................................................................................................................................... 122 Basketball .................................................................................................................................................. 123 Bowling ...................................................................................................................................................... 123 Boxing........................................................................................................................................................ 124 Climbing..................................................................................................................................................... 124 Cricket ....................................................................................................................................................... 124 Cycling....................................................................................................................................................... 125 Dog Racing................................................................................................................................................ 125 Dragon Boating ......................................................................................................................................... 125 Fencing...................................................................................................................................................... 125 Firearm Sports........................................................................................................................................... 125 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 3 Fishing ....................................................................................................................................................... 126 Football...................................................................................................................................................... 126 Golf ............................................................................................................................................................ 130 Gymnastics................................................................................................................................................ 131 Hockey....................................................................................................................................................... 131 Horse Racing............................................................................................................................................. 131 Horse Riding.............................................................................................................................................. 131 Ice Skating................................................................................................................................................. 132 Indoor Sports ............................................................................................................................................. 132 Martial Arts ................................................................................................................................................ 132 Motor Sports .............................................................................................................................................. 133 Netball ....................................................................................................................................................... 134 Pigeon Racing ........................................................................................................................................... 136 Roller Hockey ............................................................................................................................................ 136 Roller Skating ............................................................................................................................................ 137 Skateboarding ........................................................................................................................................... 137 Softball....................................................................................................................................................... 137 Squash ...................................................................................................................................................... 137 Table Tennis.............................................................................................................................................. 137 Teeball....................................................................................................................................................... 137 Tennis........................................................................................................................................................ 137 Trampolining.............................................................................................................................................. 138 Triathlon..................................................................................................................................................... 138 Trotting ...................................................................................................................................................... 138 Water Sports.............................................................................................................................................. 138 Weight Lifting............................................................................................................................................. 140 Wheelchair Sports ..................................................................................................................................... 141 Transport .........................................................................................................................142 Ambulance Services.................................................................................................................................. 142 Community Transport................................................................................................................................ 142 Motor Vehicle Modification ........................................................................................................................ 142 Name Index .....................................................................................................................143 Subject Index ...................................................................................................................149 Suburb Index ...................................................................................................................175 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 4 Accommodation Accommodation Accessible Holiday Accommodation Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan Phone: 1300 733 189 Fax: 02 4396 6194 Mail to: PO Box 21, Toukley 2263 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.lutanda.com.au Service Description: People with a mild- moderate intellectual disability can attend Camp David (Mt Victoria and Yarramundi) for aged 18+, and Camp Jonathan (Mt Victoria) for aged 8 to 18 years. Campers should be toilet trained and able to remain clean and dress with help. Recreation facilities for tennis, swimming, basketball, trampoline, volleyball; games room; dining room for catering. Six cabins of 10 beds with 1 bathroom. Each year Camp David runs 4 weeklong camps and 1 weekend; Camp Jonathan a weeklong camp in January. Hours: Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: 02 4396 4336 Fees: $279 per week all inclusive Transport: train to Richmond or Mt Victoria Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, accessible toilets) Eligibility: people with developmental disability. From 8 years. Facilities: Both camps can be hired for weekend camps (dining room, games hall, swimming pool, tennis court, 110 beds). Volunteering: Volunteers welcome. people renting in the private rental market if they are eligible for public housing and/or homeless or in danger of becoming homeless; home modification and maintenance for the aged and people with a disability; Special Assistance Rental Subsidy paid to people with a disability and/or HIV/Aids to ensure they are not financially disadvantaged while they wait for a suitable Department of Housing dwelling and emergency housing assistance. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Wed 1pm-4:30pm Disability Access: Yes Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program Phone: 4721 1615 Fax: 02 4732 5775 Hornseywood House, 172 Derby St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Offers residential mental health rehabilitation programs in hostel and group home accommodation. Hours: Daily 8.30am-9pm Contact: Team Leader. Other phone: 1800 650 749 (ACCESS team for all new referrals) Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: No Referral: required from a mental health professional. Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd Phone: 4731 5851 Fax: 02 4721 5336 Borec House, Suite 1002, Level 1, 29-57 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4303, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wach.org.au Service Description: Community tenancy scheme providing subsidised, medium-long term housing for low to medium income earners. Other services include housing resource service and tenancy advice. Hours: Mon Tue Thu Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Wed 1-4:30pm Contact: Housing Resource Worker Fees: Based on income Disability Access: Yes © January 2010 Low Cost Accommodation Housing NSW Phone: 4721 6422 Fax: 02 4721 6405 362 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 84, Penrith 2751 Web: www.housing.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides government housing assistance including: Public rental accommodation in government-owned properties, short term financial assistance to Penrith City Council Community Directory 5 Accommodation Eligibility: Initially, applicants must be on Department of Housing waiting list Residential Care Edinglassie Lodge Phone: 4721 3183 Fax: 02 4721 4578 Village Cr, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 65 bed hostel respite care for palliative care, dementia care and aged care. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (office), 24hrs daily (nursing home) Contact: Director of Nursing Ph: 02 4734 3921 Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (accessible bathrooms) Referral: Assessment required by Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) accommodation providing general care, dementia specific and 1 respite care beds. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (Office) Contact: Care Manager Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Ramps) Referral: Assessment required by Aged Care Assessment Team Volunteering: This service welcomes companionship volunteers. Contact for details Henry Fulton Nursing Home Phone: 4721 8390 Fax: 02 4732 2127 31 Coreen Av, Penrith 2750 Web: www.arv.org.au Service Description: General nursing home. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Manager Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet) Referral: Referral required by Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Volunteering: This organisation welcomes companionship, activities and volunteer drivers. Contact for further details. Edinglassie Village Phone: 4735 0700 Fax: 02 4735 0750 Cnr Emerald St and Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 547, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Retirement village comprising independent living units, hostel and nursing home accommodation. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Office) Contact: Other phone: 02 4735 0705 (Director of Care), 02 4735 0716 (Care Manager) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, toilets) Referral: Referral required from Aged Care Assessment Team Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre Phone: 4721 2512 Fax: 02 4721 5204 366 Jamison Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 7061, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.summitcare.com.au Service Description: Accommodation registered by the Commonwealth, for the aged needing nursing care both High and Low level residential aged care. Hours: 9am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday Fees: Check website for details Disability Access: Yes (level access and parking) Eligibility: ACAT assessment for high or low level residential aged care Referral: Need an ACAT referral before admission- see website for more information Volunteering: Contact Executive Manager Governor Phillip Nursing Home Phone: 4734 3888 Fax: 02 4734 3846 Glebe Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 126, Penrith 2751 Web: www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au Service Description: An 80 bed nursing home Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility Phone: 4736 7955 Fax: 02 4736 2958 29 George St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] providing a high level of care to people who are aged or with disability. Also provides a dementia specific unit and offers booked Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 6 Accommodation Service Description: General nursing home with 10 hostel beds. Offers physiotherapy, podiatry and diversional therapy services. Hours: 24 hours daily Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (bus, accessible toilets) Referral: Assessment required by Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Facilities: Conference room available for hire. Contact for further details. Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteers to provide companionship to residents. Contact for further details. Contact: Hostel Supervisor Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access, parking, toilets) Eligibility: From 65 years. Referral: Assessment required by Aged Care Assessment Team Mountainview Nursing Home Phone: 4721 3411 Fax: 02 4721 4660 57 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith 2750 Email: Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services Phone: 1800 013 101 (Centralised Intake Service for all new referrals) Fax: 02 4734 4812 Lemongrove, Governor Phillip Nursing Home Campus, King St Entrance, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 504, Kingswood 2747 Service Description: Provides assessment, intervention and information, for older people with chronic illnesses who wish to remain living at home. Day Centres operate for the frail aged and those suffering from dementia. Multidisciplinary services provided include: Aged Care Assessment Team, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Social Work, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office), Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm (Intake Service) Contact: Other phone: 02 4734 4800 (Lemongrove Community Health Centre) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Ground level and ramp) Volunteering: palliative care volunteers
[email protected] Web: www.hardinursinghomes.com.au Service Description: General nursing home. Hours: 24 hours Fees: Contact for details Referral: Assessment required by Aged Care Assessment Team Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant Phone: 4734 2000 (pager 14428) Fax: 02 4734 3933 Nepean Hospital, cnr Derby St and Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides Aged Care Assessments to inpatients and liaises with the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). Approves Residential Care and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), extended age care at home (EACH) and transitional care packages. Also provides education to staff, patients their relatives and community groups about ageing and available services including residential care. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: This position is being reassessed Fees: Nil Transport: Close to Kingswood train station Disability Access: Yes (parking, ramps, lifts, accessible toilets) Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care Phone: 4731 5218 Fax: 02 4722 3618 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre Phone: 9673 6999 Fax: 02 9673 6888 57 Saddington St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1035, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.summithealth.com.au Service Description: 120 bed nursing home/hostel facility. © January 2010 32 Gascoigne St, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Provides hostel accommodation, personal care and respite care. Hours: 24 hours (Hostel), Mon-Fri 10am-2pm (Office) Penrith City Council Community Directory 7 Accommodation Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Thorndale Cottages Phone: 9623 6500 Fax: 02 9623 8305 Disability Access: Yes (Ramps) Eligibility: From 55 years. Facilities: Community room available for hire. 8 Austin Pl, Orchard Hills 2748 Mail to: PO Box 122, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides long-term residential care for adults with an intellectual disability. Hours: 24 hours Fees: Contact for details Contact for further details. Volunteering: This organisation welcomes companionship volunteers and volunteer drivers. Contact for further details. St Stephens Retirement Village Phone: 4721 8390 Fax: 02 4732 2127 31 Coreen Ave, Penrith 2750 Web: www.arv.org.au Service Description: Retirement Village comprising of 60, one and two bedroom self care units for men and women. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm (Office) Contact: Other phone: 02 4721 8706, 02 9421 5333 (Head Office) Fees: Contact for details Eligibility: From 60 years. Retirement Accommodation Edinglassie Village See Page 6 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village Phone: 4732 7831 (Penrith City Council) Fax: 02 4732 7958 cnr Gascoigne St and King St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: Lemongrove Village Co-ordinator, c/Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Retirement village comprising of 30 self-care units. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Contact: Other phone: 02 4732 7838 (Village Co-ordinator) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (route 788) Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor entry) Eligibility: Medical assessment required for suitability. Contact for further details. From 55 years. Supported Accommodation Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2) Phone: 4732 6117 Fax: 02 4722 5962 First Floor, Suite 3, 111 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4238, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.aftercare.com.au Service Description: The service is guided by a joint agreement between the NSW Department of Housing, Department of Health and Aftercare. The aim of the program is to provide low level accommodation support to people with mental disorders already living in public housing. Supports people who have a mental illness to become more independent and more integrated into the community. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Team leader Eligibility: Must have diagnosed mental illness and live in Dept of Housing or community housing. From 16 years. Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s Phone: 4773 8505 Fax: 02 4773 8505 27/2 Park Rd, Wallacia 2745 Mail to: PO Box 27, Wallacia 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Residential village consisting of 1 and 2 bedroom self care units. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office) Contact: Secretary 02 4773 9323 Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Penrith City Council Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) Phone: 4732 6117 Fax: 02 4722 5962 First Floor, Suite 3, 111 Henry St, Penrith 2750 © January 2010 Community Directory 8 Accommodation Mail to: PO Box 4238, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.aftercare.com.au Service Description: The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program is a program which takes a strengths-based, recovery approach to supporting people with a severe functional limitation resulting from a severe mental illness. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Team leader Eligibility: From 16 years. Referral: Referral from DADHC required for accommodation. Contact for further details. Languages spoken: Spanish Facilities: Hall for functions and recreational activities. Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteers to provide companionship to clients and for driving duties. Contact for further details Fusion Accommodation and Support Service Phone: 8805 5900 Fax: 02 8805 5999 8 Forthorn St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 220, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fusion.org.au Service Description: Provides accommodation for up to 2 years for homeless youth 16 to 24 years of age and their dependent children. The aim of the program is to help young people develop independent living skills. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: FASS Co-ordinator Fees: For rent (based on % income) Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Limited parking, ground floor access, toilet) Eligibility: Not suitable for people with major drug and alcohol problems, mental health or disabilities. From 16 to 24 years. Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer mentors, host families and house supervisors. Contact for further details. Barnardos Penrith Centre Family Accommodation and Support Program Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides medium-term (3-6 months) supported accommodation for families with dependant children who are escaping domestic violence, are homeless or at risk of homelessness and/or where children are at risk of long term separation from the family. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office) Contact: Program Manager. Other phone: 9963 2503 (Emergency/After hours) Fees: Rent is based on 25% of income Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Cherrywood Village Phone: 4777 4250 Fax: 02 4777 5945 844-876 The Northern Rd, Llandilo 2747 Mail to: PO Box 453, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.afford.com.au Service Description: Provides long-term Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service Phone: 4721 4132 Fax: 02 4721 0756 residential care and employment options for people with mild intellectual and physical disabilities. Residents have to be able to look after own personal care. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Manager of Accommodation Services. Other phone: 0414 235 941, 02 4777 4687 (After hours) Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lifts, toilets) Eligibility: From 18 to 64 years. Penrith City Council 24 Lemongrove Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 385, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides support, accommodation, living skills programs and intense case management to young people who are homeless or at risk. Cannot take young people with severe disabilities or those with psychiatric issues. Also has an outreach service for young people aged 17-24. Hours: 24 hours daily Contact: Other phone: 0409 604 259 Fees: For accommodation. Contact for further details. © January 2010 Community Directory 9 Accommodation Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: No Eligibility: Residential services 16-21 years, buses Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor access) Referral: Referral required. Contact for details outreach service and supported living program 17-24 years Referral: Referral required. Referrals are assessed within 1-2 weeks. Contact for further details. Nepean Youth Accommodation Service Phone: 4720 3700 Fax: 02 4722 2597 Office - GO2, Community Connections Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 920, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nyas.org.au Service Description: Provides a range of integrated support and accommodation options to Young people and Young families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Admin Manager Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: No Eligibility: Cannot accept young people with drug or alcohol dependencies. history of sexual violence or chronic mental illness. From 14 to 25 years. Referral: Contact for details Volunteering: The organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic Phone: 4732 6866 Fax: 02 4721 2207 Suite 3005, Level 3, Borec House, 21-23 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4066, Penrith Plaza 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.mssociety.org.au Service Description: Community Support Service providing advocacy, education, community education, support, financial support, specialist information and referral for people with multiple sclerosis, their families/carers. Other services include rehabilitation support, assessment and treatment, exercise groups, support groups, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, clinical psychology services, neuropsychology, respite services and nursing support. Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm Contact: Community Support Worker. Other phone: 1800 042 138 (MS Connect Information Line), 02 9646 0600 (Head Office) Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: For people with Multiple Sclerosis or an Allied Neurological condition. Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for details Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program See Page 5 Richmond Fellowship of NSW Phone: 4720 4500 Fax: 02 4720 4589 1/80 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.rfnsw.org.au Service Description: High Support HASI (Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative). Provides accommodation support for people with a diagnosed serious mental illness. HASI is a 3 way partnership between accommodation service providers, NSW Health and NSW Department of Housing that enable people with mental illness to live in their own home and be part of the community. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Assistant Area Manager - Sydney Area (Nepean Services) Fees: No fees © January 2010 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc Phone: 4721 7435 Fax: 02 4732 4570 Shop 8, Cottage Lane Arcade, 444 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 850, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Living skills training in group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Outreach living skills and community access training provided to those who have the accommodation of their choice. Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: Contact for details Penrith City Council Community Directory 10 Accommodation Eligibility: For those with a diagnosed severe mental disorder, experiencing moderate to severe level of psychiatric disability and eligible for social housing. From 16 to 65 years. Referral: Download referral form from website Youth Accommodation DoCS Community Services Centre Phone: 4722 7300 Fax: 02 4722 7399 2-6 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4157, Penrith 2750 Web: www.community.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Works to promote the safety and well-being of children and young people and to build stronger families and communities. Assists children, young people and families across a continuum of care with a focus on child protection. Works to protect children and young people from risk of harm and to provide care for children and young people who are not able to live with their families. DoCS core activities are to help protect and care for children and young people and support their families, to provide and fund accommodation and support services for children and young people who need to live away from their families, to regulate child care by licensing and monitoring compliance, to fund and regulate adoption services, to fund support services to assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to help people separated from their families to trace their records and to coordinate services to meet the basic welfare and recovery needs of people affected by natural and other disasters. Hours: Mon Tue Wed Fri 9am-5pm, Thu 12:30pm-5pm Contact: Other phone: 132 111 (24 hour DoCS Helpline), 133 627 (Mandatory reporting number) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps, toilets) The Annexe Phone: 9407 2102 Fax: 02 9891 2871 46 Nepean St, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Semi independent program for young people 16 to 24 years. This is a Transition to Independent Living Program. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: 02 9407 2103 (Marist Youth Care Referrals) Eligibility: Must be attending a day program and capable of living independently. From 16 to 24 years. Wentworth Young People’s Program Phone: 4735 8585 Fax: 02 4735 8586 Mail to: 1/80 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.rfnsw.org.au Service Description: Medium term, residential, supported accommodation and psychosocial rehabilitation service for young people aged 17 to 25 who have a diagnosed mental illness. Support is provided to assist young people in their recovery and to help them gain the skills to live independently. Young people in this voluntary program are assisted to develop their social skills, manage daily living activities such as cooking and budgeting, and participate in recreational, educational and vocational activities. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm Contact: Program Co-ordinator Fees: Young people contribute for rent, food and bills. Transport: The service is located in Emu Plains. Bus and rail services are available. Eligibility: Contact Service. From 17 to 25 years. Referral: Ring the service or go to the RFNSW website Volunteering: People wishing to volunteer are welcome to contact us. DoCS Community Services Centre Phone: 9851 4100 Fax: 02 9851 4199 26 Gidley St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 806, St Marys 1790 Web: www.community.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Works to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to build stronger families and communities. Assists children, young people and families across a continuum of care with a focus on child protection. Works to protect © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 11 Accommodation children and young people from risk of harm and to provide care for children and young people who are not able to live with their families. DoCS core activities are to help protect and care for children and young people and support their families, to provide and fund accommodation and support services for children and young people who need to live away from their families, to regulate child care by licensing and monitoring compliance, to fund and regulate adoption services, to fund support services to assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to help people separated from their families to trace their records and to coordinate services to meet the basic welfare and recovery needs of people affected by natural and other disasters. Hours: Mon Tue Wed Fri 9am-5pm, Thu 12:30pm-5pm (Office), 24 hours (Child Protection) Contact: Intake Officer. Other phone: 132 111 (24 hour DoCS Helpline), 133 627 (Mandatory reporting number) Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Ramp) Dulkara Semi-supported Accommodation Phone: 4720 3714 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nyas.org.au Service Description: Dedicated men's service providing semi-supported accommodation and support services for young males aged 16 - 19 years and independent housing and support services for young males aged 19 - 25 years. Each client is individually case managed and encouraged to work toward self-reliance and independent living. Eligibility: From 16 to 25 years. Fusion Accommodation and Support Service See Page 9 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service See Page 9 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 12 Animal Services Animal Services Blaxland Glenbrook RSL and Citizens Kennel and Training Club Inc Phone: 9628 4114 Penrith Paceway, Penrith Showground, Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- 4 Cupania Cres, Bidwill 2770 Service Description: Provides dog training. Immunization certificate and microchip number must be shown. Championship shows twice a year (obedience trials temporarily suspended). Puppies less than 4 months old are welcome to socialise but must have vaccinations. Hours: 7:30pm to 8:45pm Fees: $2 per night (members only, enquire re: membership fees) Disability Access: Yes (Dogs for the Deaf or Blind trained) Eligibility: Juniors 12-16 years included but must be accompanied by an adult. From 12 years. about their dogs. Dog shows and dog training on site, phone for details. Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri Contact: 1300 728 022 Fees: Please phone for membership information and costs Transport: Private transport or by taxi Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible buildings and complex) Eligibility: Persons interested in dogs Finch Society of Australia Inc Hawkesbury Valley Branch Meetings held: Castlereagh Hall, Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.hawkesburyfinchclub.com Service Description: The Hawkesbury Finch Club is a branch of the Finch Society of Australia Inc. and has been established since 1986. Monthly meetings include the following: Guest speakers; informative video presentations; slide presentations; club member presentations. Also provide: Finch Bizz Newsletter; latest avicultural information; seed and accessories to order. Hours: 7.30pm fourth Wed each month, except December. Contact: Ron James 02 4776 1076 Fees: membership fees apply Budgerigar Society of NSW Inc Riverlands Branch Phone: 4739 8771 Meetings held: Emu Plains Community Centre, Lawson St, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Club for budgerigar enthusiasts. Holds annual show. Hours: Meets 2nd Fri each month at 7:30pm Contact: Jennifer Bell (Show Secretary) Hawkesbury Finch Club Phone: 0415 878 162 Meets: Castlereagh Community Hall, Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.hawkesburyfinchclub.com Service Description: Keeping and breeding of Finch. Hours: Wed 7:30-10:30pm Contact: Ron James (Secretary) Dogs NSW Phone: 9834 3022 Fax: 02 9834 3872 The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Rd, Erskine Park 2759 Mail to: PO Box 632, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.dogsnsw.org.au Service Description: A registration & controlling body to promote the breeding and showing of pure bred dogs. Phone for training clubs (agility, obedience, tracking, etc), kennel/breed clubs, breeders, dog ownership information, etc. Assistance given to members who may be having complaints Penrith City Council Nepean District Cage Bird Club Phone: 9862 2624 Email:
[email protected] Contact: Mr H Sumner Penrith Homing Pigeon Society Phone: 4730 2140, 0419 412 252 Mail to: PO Box 402, Kingswood 2747 © January 2010 Community Directory 13 Animal Services Service Description: Homing pigeon club. Contact: John Saliba (Secretary) Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc Phone: 0400 351 736 Mail to: PO Box 580, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithkoclub.org Service Description: The club aims to provide activities and support for those in the community who have an interest in responsible dog ownership what ever the breed or variety. Our members range from those who may only want a socialised dog to those who are amongst the top competitors in the State. The club holds dog obedience two training sessions each week, one at Werrington on Sunday mornings and the other at Dogs NSW centre in Luddenham Rd, Erskine Park on Wednesday evenings through the year. The club also holds two All Breeds Shows and two Obedience Trials at the Luddenham Rd Grounds each year. Hours: Sun 9-10:30am, Wed 7:30-9pm Contact: Secretary Eligibility: From 12 years. St Marys Pigeon Society Phone: 9864 2300 Burton St, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Racing pigeons. Contact: Bruce Whalley Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 14 Arts and Culture Arts and Culture Community Arts St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) Phone: 9673 2169 Fax: 02 9673 5132 Mail to: PO Box 441, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanhistoricalsociety.org.au Service Description: The Arms of Australia cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 889, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: The community development worker identifies needs in the local community and works in partnership with services, government agencies, community groups and residents on community development activities and projects to address those needs. The service offers an information and referral service, social, recreational and educational groups, courses and activities (including arts & crafts) and lobbying and advocacy for the community. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Inn, or ‘Mortimer’s House’ as it was also known as, was one of 23 road side Inns in the Nepean District and the last stop before starting up the mountain road and the trail west. In 1971 the building was derelict after years of neglect and was to be demolished, when the Historical Society with the help of Mr Ivan Cassar stepped in and saved the building. The Society took control of the building and began the slow work of restoration until it was officially opened on 27th March 1976 as a museum of local history for the Nepean district. Hours: Mon Wed Thu 9am-2pm, Sun 1-4pm Contact: Secretary Fees: Admission $5 adults, $3 concession, $3 Lorraine Quartermain's Art Gallery Phone: 4731 1776 65-69 Blaikie Rd, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Art Gallery. Contact: Lorraine Quartermain Entertainment Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club Phone: 4730 1958 Fax: 02 4730 1958 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: New community club to Mamre Homestead Phone: 9670 6178, 9670 5321 Fax: 02 9834 be formed - venue yet to be established. Club for people who love country music, can play in a band or sing. If you are a DJ or radio announcer we'd love to hear from you. Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon - Sunday Contact: 0406 425 894 or 4730 1958 Fees: $10 singles; $13 families; $7 pensioner Eligibility: From 6 to 60 years. Volunteering: People interested in being on a committee. Galleries and Museums Arms of Australia Inn Museum Phone: 4735 1734 cnr Great Western Highway and Gardenia Ave, Emu Plains 2750 Penrith City Council 2698 Lot 1, Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1050, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.mamre.com.au/ Service Description: Mamre Homestead, built c1820s, was the home of the colonial chaplain, magistrate and pastoralist, the Reverend Samuel Marsden. It was the working farmhouse of a busy rural property, a model farm which included orchards, exotic pasture and other crops. Mamre is now owned by Planning NSW and leased to the Sisters of Mercy. The property and homestead are on the NSW Heritage List. A café, restaurant and plant nursery are available for visitors. Mamre Plains Ltd is a community work of the Sisters of Mercy, Parramatta providing training and employment services to youth at risk, people Community Directory © January 2010 15 Arts and Culture with a disability, people returning to the workforce, and refugees. Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Café Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-2:30pm and Sun 9am-4:30pm. Closed public holidays. Hours: Sat 10am-2pm. Other times by appointment. Contact: 4735 2301 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre Phone: 4729 2377 Fax: 02 4729 4193 Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest Phone: 4735 1100 Fax: 02 4735 8334 86 River Rd, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithregionalgallery.org Service Description: Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest is set on the western bank of the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains. The Gallery was established on the site of the former home of sculptor Gerald Lewers and painter Margo Lewers. Awarded Museum of the Year in 1982, the Gallery has grown to become a key part of the cultural landscape of Penrith and Western Sydney. Specifically, the mission of Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest is to develop and maintain a centre of excellence and diversity focused on the visual arts, providing cultural and educational resources for the benefit of the community. Hours: Daily 10am-5pm Fees: Free admission Disability Access: Yes 89-151 Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Mail to: LPO Box 7075, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.murumittigar.com.au Service Description: Provides a range of cultural services including: Aboriginal designed arts and craft, traditional food, Aboriginal cultural education workshops and awareness activities. Open to the general public. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun by appointment Facilities: Conference facilities available for hire Museum of Fire Phone: 4731 3000 1 Museum Drive (cnr Castlereagh Rd), Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 400, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.museumoffire.com Service Description: Museum, education and special events Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm Museum Disability Access: Yes St Marys & District Historical Society Phone: 9673 3506, 0450 132 181 St Marys Community Arts Centre, 2-6 Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 640, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmaryshistoricalsociety.org Service Description: Historical society. Historical displays in Chambers Building. Hours: 10am-2pm Mon, Wed, Sat Contact: Lyn Forde – President Fees: Small membership fee Penrith Museum of Printing Penrith Paceway, cnr Mulgoa Rd and Ransley St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 7269, Penrith South 2750 Web: www.printingmuseum.org.au Service Description: The museum contains a collection of historic printing machinery and equipment that has seen service in a number of Australian print-shops for more than a century. Also provides Typography Courses. These courses and others we are developing are designed to give participants the opportunity to go back in time and learn how printing was done prior to the advent of photographic and computer based technologies. Penrith City Council Literature Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club Phone: 4721 4230 12 Memorial Av, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Community Directory © January 2010 16 Arts and Culture Service Description: Members participate in performing all self expression: singing, storytelling, poetry. Hours: Meets 4th Fri each month Contact: Facilitator Fees: Entry $7, $5 concession, children free Chalkdust Theatre Inc Phone: 0419 473 069 Mail to: PO BOX 615, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Co-founded in 1993 by University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains Phone: 4722 3405 Fax: 02 4722 3405 Penrith School of Arts, 3 Castlereagh St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 958, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.u3anepean.org Service Description: U3A is a world-wide selfhelp educational movement for older people. No qualifications are needed, no exams or assignments. Various venues. Courses run for one and two hours in daylight hours, weekly or fortnightly. Variety of classes ranging from literature, history, languages, creative writing sketching, music appreciation, environmental studies to Tai Chi. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm (School Terms only) Contact: Secretary Fees: $30 per year Eligibility: From 50 years. Facilities: Rooms available for hire Volunteering: Volunteers welcome to assist in the Office weekdays 10am to 2pm. two drama teachers, Chalkdust Theatre Inc. is a small but dedicated non-professional nonprofit theatre group. Our membership is sourced from the Blue Mountains area and Sydney. Contact: Nicole Bonfield (Artistic Director) Champions for Dance Phone: 4773 8095, 4773 9229 Contact: Karren Green Dance Boulevarde 101 Phone: 0403 359 101 Lot 201 Dunheved Rd, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Dance studio. Hours: Mon-Thu 3:30-9:30pm Contact: Dannii Webber Fanci Footwork Dancers Phone: 0414 637 515, 0414 319 247 Email:
[email protected] Contact: Natasha Shandler (Principle) or Kirsty (teacher) Gold Star Dance Studio Phone: 0412 220 796 Fax: 02 9670 5528 Performing Arts C & R Lee Dance Academy Phone: 9670 5442 Contact: Tracey Smith Cambridge Academy of Performing Arts Phone: 4721 3750 8, 83 Cox Ave, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 47, Kingswood 2747 Contact: Sharyn Constable Shop 14, Melville Rd, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Ballet, Jazz, Tap Dancing, Acrobatics, Singing and Drama. Classes also held at Cecil Park Community Centre. Hours: Mon-Fri Contact: 02 9670 5528 Fees: Yes Eligibility: Dance enthusiasts. From 3 years. Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Phone: 4723 7600 (Box Office) Fax: 02 4731 Castlereagh School of Performing Arts Phone: 4776 1215 Fax: 02 4776 1215 23 Post Office Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Service Description: Performing Arts School. Contact: Jennifer Attrill - Principal Penrith City Council 3701 597 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 2, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.jspac.com.au Community Directory © January 2010 17 Arts and Culture Service Description: Venue for concerts, performances, theatre, seminars and conferences. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm (Box Office), Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Admin) Contact: Other phone: 02 4723 7611 (Administration) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and bus routes Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access) Facilities: Hall, meeting rooms, theatre and foyers for hire. Contact for further details Penrith Ballroom Dance Phone: 4729 4499, 0402 069 576 Fax: 02 4729 4499 Classes held: Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre, 19 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood 2747 Email: Maher School of Irish Dancing Phone: 0417 063 441 Mail to: PO BOX 8312, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Irish dancing classes. Contact: Maria Maher – Astley
[email protected] Web: www.penrithballroomdance.com.au Service Description: Ballroom Dance lessons – Standard Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue. Private lessons or group classes for all ages - beginners to advanced. Lessons cover social, exam and competition dancing. Wedding / bridal dance lessons for bride and groom and /or the whole bridal party and parents. Contact: Therese Walz Eligibility: From 7 years. Penrith City Choir Inc Phone: 4751 2458 (Secretary), 4754 3946 (President) Rehearsals: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 46, Kingswood 2747 Service Description: Choral group singing in a range of styles from light classical to oratorio. Produces 3 major concerts per year. Hours: Rehearsals 7:30pm Wed Contact: Secretary or President Fees: Membership $300 per year, $240 (Seniors and Pensioners) Disability Access: Yes (Toilets) Ministry of Dance Phone: 4732 6655 9 Production Pl, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ministryofdance.com.au Service Description: Dance studio Contact: Jaclyn Douglas NTT Productions- Comedy Theatre Company Phone: 0414 714 447 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nttproductions.com Service Description: Theatre Company. Penrith Conservatorium of Music Phone: 4723 7611 597 High St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.jspac.com.au Service Description: Conservatorium of music. Nuroc Dance Company Phone: 0409 073 341 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nuroc.com.au Service Description: Modern, Jive and Rock ‘n’ Penrith School of Irish Dancers Phone: 4739 4407 Service Description: Irish dancing. Contact: Elizabeth Lewis Dancing classes. Contact: Tova Gallagher Patricia Stevens Dance Studio Phone: 9670 6174, 0412 062 835 2 Ogden Close, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Classes in RAD ballet, musical theatre, jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, modern and contemporary. Contact: Patricia Stevens Penrith Symphony Orchestra Phone: 1300 789 118 Rehearsals at: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 659, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pso.org.au Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 18 Arts and Culture Service Description: Symphony Orchestra Eligibility: As an Incorporated Association we providing programs of orchestral music. Also has a baby proms program called "Pops for Tots" performed each June in Penrith and Springwood. Check website for information regarding program and player vacancies. Hours: Rehearsals Wed 7:30pm-10pm Contact: President/Orchestra Manager Fees: Membership $5 per year. Subscriptions available, Contact for details Volunteering: Volunteers welcome to assist with the running of the orchestra require participants to become Members. Not open to Minors. The Henry Lawson Theatre Phone: 4736 3738, 0407 146 506 Mail to: PO Box 1000, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Contact: Sari Erasmus Westside Performing Arts Phone: 0412 217 051, 4733 5391 23, 37-47 Borec Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 8280, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Dance classes for all styles. Contact: Jenine Wright – Principal or Laura Harrison Eligibility: From 3yrs Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club See Page 15 Q Theatre Company Phone: 4723 7610 597 High St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.jspac.com.au Service Description: Theatre Company. Theatres Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre See Page 17 Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club See Page 16 St Marys Brass Band Phone: 9623 1211 Fax: 02 9825 4149 Meets at, 441 Great Western Hwy, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 267, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmarysbandclub.com.au Service Description: One of the best Pipe Bands in Australia, offers free tuition to anyone wishing to learn the art of piping and drumming. Hours: Tutor session on Fri 5:30pm Fees: No Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access) Eligibility: From 7 years. Visual Arts Henry Lawson Camera Club Phone: 4731 5898, 0405 099 029 cnr Dunheved Rd and Henry Lawson Ave, Werrington County 2747 Mail to: PO Box C155, Werrington County 2747 Service Description: Holds lectures, competitions, workshops and tutorial-based instruction with outings for those interested in photography. Hours: Day Group meets 1pm 1st and 3rd Thu each month, Evening Group meets 8pm 1st and 3rd Mon each month Contact: President Fees: Membership $26 per year plus $5 Social membership Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access) Eligibility: From 18 years. The Acting Factory Inc. Phone: 4722 2943 Mail to: PO Box 4082, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.actingfactory.com Service Description: Local Independent Theatre Producer. Contact: Secretary Mamre Good Living Festival Phone: 9670 5321 Fax: 02 9834 2698 Lot 1 Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1050, St Marys 1790 Community Directory © January 2010 Penrith City Council 19 Arts and Culture Email:
[email protected] Web: www.mamre.com.au Service Description: The Festival is held on Meets: Penrith RSL Club, Tindale St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: the third Sunday in October in the grounds of the historic Mamre Homestead at St Marys. A strongly supported, creative and dynamic community event, the festival offers onsite parking; a diverse range of gourmet food, wine, produce and craft stalls; entertainment; a variety of food vendors; cafe; and amusements for children. All proceeds raised help to support the Mamre Project – a charitable sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy, Parramatta. Contact: Sharon Holstein – Development Officer Fees: Gold coin entry. Disability Access: Yes (toilet) Volunteering: Volunteer assistance welcome www.penrithrsl.com.au/INTRAPhoto.html Service Description: To promote and encourage the knowledge and uses of photography. Hours: 2nd and 4th Mon each month at 7:30 pm Contact: Peter Thorpe University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains See Page 17 Nepean Art Society Inc Phone: 4774 1099 Fax: 02 4774 1089 Cottage, 3 North St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 146, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanartsociety.org Service Description: The Society aims to provide a friendly environment where local artists can meet to learn, practice and exhibit their work. The Society offers a variety of teachers and demonstrations and several exhibitions are held each year to showcase and sell the members' work Contact: Judy Joyce, President, Len Joyce, Treasurer 0418 237 966 Nepean Potters Society Inc Phone: 4735 4747 Meets:, cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Mail to: c/- 19 Hunter St, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Development and encouragement of ceramics and in the local community. Hours: Tue 9:30am-2:30pm Contact: Jan Needham Fees: $20 annual subscription Disability Access: Yes Penrith RSL Photographic Club Phone: 4730 2371 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 20 Communication Communication Communication Aids Australian Hearing Phone: 4720 3400 Fax: 02 4721 5321 Web: www.d70toastmasters.org Service Description: Non profit educational Shop 7, 140-142 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4177, Penrith Plaza 2750 Web: www.hearing.com.au Service Description: Commonwealth funded organisation providing hearing assessment, hearing technology (includes digital hearing aids and other listening devices), hearing aid fitting and repair, sale of accessories and hearing rehabilitation and counselling. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: TTY: 02 4731 5115 Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking) Eligibility: Aged pensioners, veterans, war widows, children and young people under 21 years of age with permanent hearing loss Referral: Contact for details organisation. Working with others in a warm and friendly environment to learn communication, leadership skills and public speaking. Hours: 7:30-10pm 1st & 3rd Wed each month Fees: Contact for Details Disability Access: Yes (Ground Floor) Eligibility: From 18 years. St Clair Toastmaster's Club Phone: 9833 1221 Meets: St Marys Band Club, Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 24, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.d70toastmasters.org Service Description: Toastmaster's is a nonprofit educational organisation. Club members learn communication and leadership skills by practicing public speaking and working with others in a warm and friendly environment. Hours: 7-9:30pm 2nd & 4th Mon of each month Contact: John Kelly 0403 577 032 Fees: Contact for details Eligibility: From 18 years. From 18 years. Facilities: Disabled toilet access also available Communication Skills Nepean Valley Toastmasters Phone: 4736 2803 Meets: CWA Hall, cnr Tindale St and Castlereagh St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 334, Kingswood 2747 Web: www.d70toastmasters.org Service Description: Toastmaster's is a nonprofit educational organisation. Club members learn communication and leadership skills by practicing public speaking and working with others in a warm and friendly environment. Hours: 7:30-10pm 2nd & 4th Tue of each month Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor) Eligibility: From 18 years. From 18 years. Interpreting Centrelink Customer Service Centre Phone: 131 021 (Appointments) Fax: 02 4723 7398 598 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4275, Penrith Plaza, Penrith 2750 Web: www.centrelink.gov.au Service Description: Provides a range of government services. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 136 240 (Self Service), 1800 810 586 (TTY), 133 677 (National Relay), 131 202 (Other Languages), 136 150 (Family Assistance), 132 717 (Disability, Penrith City Toastmasters Phone: 4736 2803 Meets: Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 34 Cam St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: PO Box 334, Kingswood 2747 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 21 Communication Sickness and Carers), 132 850 (Employment), 132 300 (Retirement), 132 490 (Youth and Students), 131 158 (Business Hotline), 132 317 (Abstudy), 132 318 (Isolated Children), 131 524 (Fraud Tip-Off Line), 136 330 (Debt Recovery), 1800 050 585 (Farm Assistance), 133 276 (Report Employment Income), 1800 050 004 (Customer Relations) Contact: Manager Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilets) Facilities: Meeting rooms available for hire to community groups. A variety of equipment is included in the room hire. Contact for details. Way Out West Fine Music Inc Phone: 9673 1222 Fax: 02 9673 0111 Multicultural Health Network Phone: 4734 1600 Fax: 02 4734 1601 Nepean Hospital, Derby St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Web: www.swahs.health.nsw.gov.au Service Description: The SWAHS Multicultural Health Network comprises an Area team, three Multicultural Health teams (Eastern, Central and Western), the Health Care Interpreter Service and several statewide multicultural services and programs auspiced by SWAHS. In addition, SWAHS employs multicultural health workers based in hospital and community health settings. . The SWAHS Multicultural Health Network covers area-wide services, clinical networks and health facilities. We work with communities and health professionals and in partnership with other government and non-government services to improve access, minimise health risks and enhance the quality of health services and outcomes for a culturally and linguistically diverse population. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 207-209 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1041, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wowfm1007.com.au Service Description: Community radio station. ‘The Voice of Penrith Valley’. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Media TRI Community Exchange Inc Phone: 4721 1866 Fax: 02 4721 1510 688 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 63, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.tricomm.org.au Service Description: Provides training, resources, information and support to the community services sector in the Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains areas and provides internet technology (IT) services across NSW. Services include communityNet, a news, information and resources website for the community sector, IT training and website development. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 22 Community Organisation Community Organisation Business Development All Trades Group Training Phone: 1300 305 588, 4732 5577 Fax: 02 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Contact: 02 4722 9908 Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: No Volunteering: This organisation welcomes 4732 2800 Suite 5 Cama House, 20-22 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.alltradesgroup.com.au/ Service Description: Business linking apprentices to trade-based employment. Employment and learning. Contact: John Thompson volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. communityNet Phone: 4721 1866 Fax: 02 4721 1510 Mail to: PO Box 63, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.tricomm.org.au/communitynet Service Description: A news, information and TestSafe Australia Phone: 4724 4900 Fax: 02 4724 4999 919 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry 2753 Mail to: PO Box 592, Richmond 2753 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.testsafe.com.au Service Description: A safety testing and resources website for the community sector in NSW, with a focus on Greater Western Sydney, to share news and information about events, conferences, training, funding opportunities and employment vacancies in the sector. Fees: None for NGO's research facility which offers manufacturers and suppliers a comprehensive range of safety testing, certification and approval services. Hours: 7:30am-6pm Fees: Yes Disability Access: Yes (No disabled access) Eligibility: Workplace Safety Industry Cranebrook Youth Development Service Phone: 8805 5900, 4730 3477 Fax: 02 8805 Community Development Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Phone: 4722 9980 Fax: 02 4722 9980 cnr Station St and Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 348, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.acmcssr.org.au Service Description: Official agency of the Parramatta Catholic Diocese. Service is provided in an Aboriginal way and under the decision making and leadership of the Aboriginal community. Includes groups such as Carers, Grandparents, Youth, Domestic Violence, Depression and arts and crafts. Also includes outreach to Correctional Centres, advocacy and training in computer skills. Penrith City Council 5999 4 Gunnell Place, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 220, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fusion.org.au Service Description: Youth Development Service for all young people aged 11 1o 18 years. Drop-in Centre, School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, outings, holiday programs, community festivals, streetwork/outreach, art and sport programs referral and advice. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Fusion office) Contact: Youth Service Coordinator Fees: Fees for outings/camps may apply. Disability Access: Yes (access) Eligibility: From 11 to 18 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome. Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc Phone: 9834 3006, 9834 2708 Fax: 02 9834 3006 57 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park 2759 © January 2010 Community Directory 23 Community Organisation Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Community development worker identifies needs in the local community and works in partnership with services, government agencies, community groups and residents on community development activities and projects to address those needs. The service offers an information and referral service, social, recreational and educational groups, courses and activities and lobbying and advocacy for the community. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am to 2:30pm North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc Phone: 9673 3908 Fax: 02 9833 7768 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Debrincat Av and Oleander Rd, North St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1022, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nsnc.org.au Service Description: The Community Development worker identifies needs in the local community and works in partnership with the residents in the community, government agencies, community groups and other services to develop activities and projects to address those needs. The service offers an information and referral service, social, recreational and educational groups, courses and activities and lobbying and advocacy for the community. North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc also auspices North St Marys Community Based Pre School, South Creek Mobile Youth Services, Nepean Interyouth Services, Links to Learning and Whalan Youthlinx. Hours: Mon Wed Thu 9am-4pm Tue 10am4pm Fri 9am-2pm Contact: Community Development Worker or Administrative Assistant Fees: For some services. Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) Facilities: Meeting rooms and hall available for hire. Contact for further details. Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc Phone: 4733 1499 Fax: 02 4733 1522 Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre, cnr Town Terrace and Luttrell St, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 8098, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides information and referral, social activities and courses. Hours: Variable Contact: Community Development Worker Fees: For some services. Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Volunteering: This service welcomes office and group volunteers. Contact Spyns admin office 02 4721 8520 for details Nepean Migrant Access Phone: 9833 2416 Fax: 02 9673 4368 St Marys Community Centre, 2-6 Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 92, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nma.org.au Service Description: Provides information and referral services to migrants and refugees in the Nepean region, capacity building programs, educational courses and direct services to groups and individuals from CALD backgrounds, including those living in rural areas of Penrith and Hawkesbury LGAs. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Fees: For some services. Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) Disability Access: Yes (Toilet) Languages spoken: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Dinka, Mandarin, Spanish, Tamil Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details Penrith City Council Panthers on the Prowl Phone: 4725 6400 CUA Stadium, Eastern Grandstand, Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: Locked Bag 322, Penrith 2751 Web: www.panthersontheprowl.com.au Service Description: Panthers on the Prowl has as its purpose "the development of a social coalition of business, government, support agencies and sporting bodies in the local community with the common goal of enhancing opportunities for our young people and their families to develop self-esteem and self-worth and to become positive contributors to the community and society as a whole". To this end we have developed a range of Community Directory © January 2010 24 Community Organisation programs to engage the community in a range of opportunities for building success. Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI) Phone: 4732 7832 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ngo.net.au/pyi Service Description: Penrith Youth Contact: Community Worker. Other phone: 02 4721 5024 (Youth Worker), 02 4729 4777 (PASTIC Worker) Fees: Nominal. Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (routes 791 and 798) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) Facilities: Meeting and function rooms available for hire. Contact for further details Interagency is a professional forum committed to working on youth Issues in Penrith LGA. PYI is representative and open to all youth related organisations within Penrith LGA and Greater Western Sydney Area. Hours: Contact for meeting times Fees: None Disability Access: Yes St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc Phone: 9834 2708 (Neighbourhood Centre) Fax: 02 9834 6066 Spyns Emu Community Project Phone: 4735 2323 Fax: 02 4735 2323 Emu Plains Community Centre, Lawson St, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 67, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spyns.org.au Service Description: Provides a variety of community development programs, groups and courses. Includes playgroups, youth group, tai chi, seniors social group, walking group, beginners computers, and heartmoves gentle exercise group. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Contact: Community Development Worker Fees: Nominal Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible) SPYNS Inc Phone: 4721 8520 Fax: 02 4731 1581 St Clair Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Autumnleaf Pde, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 81, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.scynt.org.au Service Description: St Clair Neighbourhood Centre is a non-profit community development project providing programs, activities and services to local residents. Also provides information and referral. Youth Development Project identifies local youth needs and develops appropriate programs and activities. Regular programs offered include school holiday programs, information and referral. Youth Centre located at 97a Cook Pde, St Clair. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (Office) Contact: Co-ordinator. Other phone: 02 9834 2704 (Youth Centre) Fees: Contact for details Eligibility: Age 12-18 (Youth Development Project) Facilities: Available for hire: Cook Pde Neighbourhood Centre, Coowarra Cottage and Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre. Cnr Trent St and Birmingham Rd, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spyns.org.au Service Description: Provides referral, information, advocacy and a range of community development services including dedicated youth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and programs. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) See Page 15 Werrington Area Community Development Team Phone: 9673 6133 Fax: 02 9673 6155 cnr Henry Lawson Av and John Batman Av, Werrington County 2747 Mail to: PO Box 8146, Werrington County 2747 Email:
[email protected] Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 25 Community Organisation Service Description: The community development worker identifies needs in the local community and works in partnership with services, government agencies, community groups and residents on community development activities and projects to address those needs. The service offers an information and referral service, social, recreational and educational groups, courses and activities and lobbying and advocacy for the community. Offices are located at Werrington Downs Neighbourhood Centre and Namatjira Neighbourhood Centre. Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm Contact: Manager/Community Worker Fees: For some services. Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Limited) Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance with office administration and bus driving. Contact for further details Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wesdarc.org.au Service Description: Drug and alcohol information service providing referral, training, education and community development. Please ring before calling in person. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes Facilities: Resource library available by appointment. Contact for further details. Community Facilities Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc Phone: 9675 8909 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spyns.org.au Service Description: Social group operated by Werrington Youth Development Project Phone: 4732 1562 Werrington Youth Centre, Cottage St, Werrington 2747 Mail to: PO Box 8146, Werrington County 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides after school drop-in activities, school holiday activities, information and referral and youth advocacy services. Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 3pm-6pm (During school terms). Programs also run Tue-Thu during school holidays Contact: Youth Development Worker Fees: Some activities may require a small contribution Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 12 to 18 years. Facilities: Internet, phone, fax available for use Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for details South Penrith Youth and Neighbourhood Service Inc. offering a variety of activities. A number of contacts for this group include Bob 0439139227, Victor 0408 417419 or general enquiries 4729 2381. Contact: Michael Maher Andromeda Community Centre Phone: 4730 3047 (Management Committee) 79-81 Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=134 Service Description: Located in North Cranebrook opposite Corpus Cristi School, this centre offers a good sized function space, meeting rooms, air conditioned interior, and a secure outdoor area. Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Arms of Australia Inn Museum See Page 15 Arthur Neave Memorial Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Parkes Ave, Werrington 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc Phone: 4732 1999 Fax: 02 4731 1911 The Community Connection Building, Suite 109, 114 - 116, 116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Penrith City Council www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=135 © January 2010 Community Directory 26 Community Organisation Service Description: One of Council's older halls, this venue is located next to the sporting fields and opposite Werrington Shops. The centre has 2 separate halls (large and small) and a secure outdoor area. Disability Access: Yes (access, toilets, parking) Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 9834 2708 (Management Committee) www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=137 Service Description: Located in a quiet bush setting next to the Rural Fire Station and a reserve, this venue is suitable for all types of parties, activities, or as a training facility. Disability Access: No Cambridge Park Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Oxford St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: cnr Autumnleaf Pde and Timesweep Drive, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 81, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=136 Service Description: Located near St Clair Shopping Centre, this good sized venue is air conditioned with access to a kitchen as well as a kitchenette. There is a secure outdoor area and a new separate shade structure. Disability Access: Yes (toilets) Barnardos Penrith Centre Women's Drop in Centre Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=138 Service Description: Located near the shops and sporting field, this venue has a unique 2storey design with a quiet meeting room over the main hall. The hall has an annex through to the kitchen which is a useful space for buffets. The hall also has a balcony overlooking the field and full disabled access. Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides group programs, including weekly drop in centre, for disadvantaged women and children unable to access mainstream services due to geographic isolation and/or financial deprivation. Transport available for those women and children unable to access the group via other means. Child care also available for those attending groups. Hours: 24 hours (Pager), Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office), WISHES group Wed 10am-2pm Contact: Program Manager. Other phone: 02 9963 2503 (Emergency/After hours) Fees: None Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Families with children Castlereagh Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=140 Service Description: Steeped in history, this building was the original Castlereagh Council Chambers and is part of the Penrith Valley Heritage Drive. This venue has become one of Council's prime wedding venues offering a rural outlook at the base of the Blue Mountains and a special wedding package including extra hire hours and access to a lovely private lounge for the bridal party. Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Christian Science Reading Room Phone: 4721 5022 32 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spirituality.com Service Description: Christian Science Reading Room resource centre for spiritual discovery and exploration. © January 2010 Berkshire Park Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Sixth Rd, Berkshire Park 2765 Penrith City Council Community Directory 27 Community Organisation Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat 10-12:30pm Contact: The Clerk Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access) Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Phone: 4739 1585 (Bishop), 4735 4640 (Family History Centre) 50 Napier Av, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: 11 Bates Av, Blaxland 2774 Web: www.lds.org.au Service Description: Church with a range of services. Hours: Services Sun 9am and 1pm, Family History Library Tue 9am-2:30pm and 6:30pm8:45pm, Wed 6:30pm-8:45pm, Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 10am-4pm Contact: Bishop or Family History Centre Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access, ramps, parking, toilets) cnr Jensen St and Willoughby St, Colyton 2760 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=143 Service Description: Located behind the Hewitt Street shops this quaint centre has a small hall, kitchen facilities, and a secure outdoor area. This centre operates under a strict "No Alcohol Policy". Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (toilets) Community Halls & Neighbourhood Centres Phone: 4732 8021 Fax: 02 4732 7958 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Claremont Meadows Community Centre Phone: 4732 8021 Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=141 Service Description: Located near the shopping centre, this venue has recently been extended to include a youth lounge. The centre offers a meeting room, hall, and secure outdoor area with new garden & shade structure. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/facilities/index.as p Service Description: Council provides 33 community halls and neighbourhood centres in various locations, which are available for hire and are suitable for a wide range of private functions or regular meetings. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Cook Parade Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 9834 2708 (Management Committee) Cook Pde, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 81,, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: Climbing Centre, The Phone: 4731 1130 Fax: 02 4721 0334 Unit 3,16 Borec Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.climbingcentre.com.au Service Description: Indoor climbing gym. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sun & Public www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=219 3 Service Description: Located between the child care centre and tennis courts this venue has 2 halls, sweeping verandah, and secure outdoor area with a shade structure. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (toilets) Hol.10am-6pm, Sat 10am-8pm Fees: Yes Disability Access: Yes Coowarra Cottage Phone: 9834 2708 (Management Committee) 1 Coowarra Drive, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 81, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: Colyton Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=145 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 28 Community Organisation Service Description: Looking like other Languages spoken: Health Care Interpreter residential buildings, this small venue is ideal for meetings, groups, and children’s parties. It offers a baby change room and a secure outdoor area with shade structure / play equipment. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Service available Facilities: Rooms available for events/groups with a health related focus. Bookings essential. Contact for details Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 Hoskings St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym Phone: 4730 5100 Fax: 02 4730 5155 cnr Borrowdale Way and Laycock St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 29, Cranebrook 2749 Service Description: Provides gross and fine motor skills programme for 2-5 year olds. It is essential that parents join in, supervise and help their child during the program. Hours: Sessions run Thu 10am, 11am & 12pm Contact: Intake officer 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL referrals) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (routes 786, 787) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor entry, toilet) Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Facilities: Meeting rooms available for use. Contact for further details. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=155 Service Description: Located behind the shopping centre, this venue has two rooms included in the overall function hire, as well as a secure outdoor area with shade structure. Formerly known as Mt Pleasant Neighbourhood Centre. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Cranebrook Youth Development Service See Page 23 Emu Heights Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 Wedmore Rd, Emu Heights 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Cranebrook Community Health Centre Phone: 4730 5100 (Reception) Fax: 02 4730 5155 (General fax) Cranebrook Community Health Centre, cnr Borrowdale Way and Laycock St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 29, Cranebrook 2749 Service Description: Provides a range of community health services. Individual teams and services have separate records in the database. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Intake Officer. Other phone: 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL new referrals), 02 4732 9485 (Intake fax) Fees: For some services. Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor access, toilet) Eligibility: Depends on service required www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=146 Service Description: Located behind the Blue Emu child care centre, this venue has 2 rooms for hire each with a secure back yard. There is play equipment and a shade structure attached to the larger hall. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Emu Plains Community Centre Phone: 4732 8021 Lawson St, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=147 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 29 Community Organisation Service Description: Located near the library and over from the Lennox shopping centre, this venue has a pleasant outlook with 2 rooms for hire as well as a secure back yard with children's play equipment. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc See Page 23 First Church of Christ, Scientist Phone: 4721 5022 32 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spirituality.com Service Description: Church designed "to commemorate the word and works of Christ Jesus, our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing". Hours: Sun:10am-11am (Church and Sunday School); Wed 7pm-8pm (Testimony Meeting); Mon & Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm Reading Room) Contact: The Clerk Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access) Emu Plains Library Phone: 4735 5577 cnr Lawson St and Great Western Highway, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Public Library Service The Library holds an extensive collection of educational, recreational and reference materials for children, young people and adults, including fiction, non-fiction and large print. Inter-library loans and photocopying are available. The toy library visits weekly. Hours: Mon-Fri 1:30pm-5:30pm Sat 9am-1pm. Toy Library: Sat 10am-12noon Floribunda Community Centre Phone: 4732 8021 3-4 Floribunda Ave, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Erskine Park Community Centre Phone: 9834 1570 (Management Committee) 57 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park 2759 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=148 Service Description: Located in Peppertree Reserve, this venue has a medium sized function room and meeting room with a large sweeping verandah and secure outdoor area with shade structure and Astroturf. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=149 Service Description: With a prime view of Glenmore Loch, this modern venue has a medium-sized, air-conditioned hall as well as a meeting room and activity room. There is a secure outdoor area with a separate shade structure and awning off the main hall, as well as outdoor bench seating. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Erskine Park Community Hall Phone: 9834 1570 (Management Committee) 57 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park 2759 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc See Page 24 Glenmore Park Skatepark Phone: 4732 7777 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Ched Towns Oval, Cnr Luttrell St and Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Skate Park www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=148 Service Description: Located to the right of the community centre, this venue is the 2nd largest of Council's halls and features a fenced courtyard as well as access to a PA system. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre Phone: 4732 8021 © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 30 Community Organisation cnr Town Terrace and Luttrell St, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, toilet) Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=150 Service Description: Located near the main town centre and attached to the left of the Youth Centre, this modern venue offers a large function hall with terrace, as well as 2 good sized meeting rooms. This venue also includes full disabled accesses / toilet facilities as well as a parents room. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Harold Corr Community Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Cottage St, Werrington 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Glenmore Park Youth Centre Phone: 4733 4955 Fax: 02 4733 4966 cnr Town Terrace and Luttrell St, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 1148, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=151 Service Description: One of Council's premier function spaces, this venue offers 2 halls (large and small) with lovely outdoor areas. The large hall features an industrial sized kitchen, a large stage with lighting and curtains, as well as an outdoor gazebo. There is an optional "wedding package" which includes extra hire time, access to a private bridal suite, red carpet, and PA system. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) www.wesleymission.org.au/Community_Servi ces/Youth_Services/GPYC.asp Service Description: Provides safe, friendly and action-packed space for young people, aged 11-16; provides support and a range of programs and activities. There are also youth workers and volunteers. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon runs workshops and activities at the drop-in centre. Runs school holiday programs. Hours: Tue Wed Thu 2.30 pm-5.30 pm Contact: Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys Phone: 9673 2395 Fax: 02 9673 2322
[email protected] HACC Volunteer Training Project Phone: 4721 7178 Fax: 02 4721 1716 Shop 6, 40 Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 589, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Services include: Peer Support Mentoring Program; ‘Strength and ‘Shine’ self esteem courses run in High Schools; Wed night program for 18-25 year olds; Fri night youth program for year 7-12. Hours: Tue 10am-5pm. Wed, Thu, Fri 9am5pm Contact: Youth Pastor Suite 106, Community Connection Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides training to volunteers associated with Home and Community Care (HACC) funded services. Also assists HACC services to recruit new volunteers. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Contact: Co-ordinator Antoinette Abdelseed Margaret Elder Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Jamison Park Skatepark Phone: 4732 7777 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Jamison Park, York Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Skate Park Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre See Page 17 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 31 Community Organisation Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility See Page 6 Lorraine Quartermain's Art Gallery See Page 15 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4736 8114 (Management Committee) Mamre Homestead See Page 15 19 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Mamre Training Services Phone: 9670 5321 Fax: 02 9834 2698 Lot 1, Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1050, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides office skills training and the Transition to Work Program for parents and primary carers who are returning to the workforce. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Contact: Co-ordinator Disability Access: Yes Facilities: Conference facilities and meeting rooms available for hire. Contact for further details. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=143 9 Service Description: One of Council's newest centres, this venue offers a medium sized room with secure yard and shade structure, as well as a smaller room which has a separate yard and children's "soft fall" play area. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking) Leonay Golf Club Phone: 4735 5300 Fax: 02 4735 6005 Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Mail to: PO Box 69, Leonay 2750 Web: www.leonaygolfclub.com.au Service Description: Leonay Golf Club offers an 18 hole, par 67 course. The course’s clubhouse is the Emu Plains Sports and Recreation Club. Melrose Hall Phone: 4732 8021 cnr Park St and Great Western Highway, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 Carrington Rd, Londonderry 2753 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=153 Service Description: On the 1st September 2008 Council commenced a major upgrade of the Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre and nearby park amenities building. It is anticipated that the project will be completed in April 2009. Located in the northern rural village, this venue is surrounded by a sporting field and public park as well as local shops. It offers a good sized hall with a small dais stage, and a backyard with shade structure and secure area for children. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking) www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=154 Service Description: Visible from the Great Western Highway and part of the Penrith Valley Heritage Drive, this venue is a local and popular icon. It offers a good sized hall with a large stage, a generous meeting room out the back, and a public park next door. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (toilets) Mulgoa Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Littlefields Rd, Mulgoa 2745 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=156 Service Description: Set in the southern rural village amongst bush this medium sized venue has a small dais stage as well as tennis courts and a public park nearby. This venue is also air conditioned. Approximately 13km / Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 32 Community Organisation 10 minutes from Penrith CBD down the scenic Mulgoa Road. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Volunteering: This service welcomes the assistance of volunteers. Contact for further details. North Penrith Community Centre Phone: 4721 5600 (Management Committee) 66B Illawong Ave, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 4008, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre See Page 16 Museum of Fire See Page 16 Namatjira Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 cnr Henry Lawson Ave and John Batman Ave, Werrington County 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=157 Service Description: Nestled behind the child care centre and "annex", this venue offers a quaint function room, a smaller meeting room, as well as a secure back yard with outdoor verandah. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: No www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=152 Service Description: Formerly known as the Kingswood Park Community Centre, this venue is set in a quiet bushy location with a medium sized air conditioned hall, as well as a good sized meeting room. It also offers a sweeping verandah and a secure outdoor area with shade structure. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc See Page 24 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 9673 3908 (Management Committee) cnr Debrincat Ave and Oleander Rd, North St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Nepean Multicultural Access Project Phone: 4732 6301 Fax: 02 4721 1510 688 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 63, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.tricomm.org.au Service Description: Provides information and resources on culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and their special needs to Home and Community Care (HACC) services. Offers training workshops and helps network CALD communities with HACC services. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Contact: Main Office Ph 02 4721 1866 (ext 28) Fees: For some services. Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (accessible parking, toilet and ramp) Eligibility: Must be within the HACC target group. Referral: self Facilities: Meeting room available for hire www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=159 Service Description: Council's newest centre, this venue offers a small, brightly-coloured and air conditioned function room as well as parent facilities. There is a secure area out the back with play equipment and shade structure, as well as sweeping verandahs at the front of the building. Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church Phone: 4735 1041 Fax: 02 4735 7832 cnr Forbes St and Troy St, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 27, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Catholic church. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 33 Community Organisation Hours: Mon Wed Fri 9am-3pm (Secretary), Services Sat Vigil 6pm, Sun 8am and 9:30am, Reconciliation Sat 5pm-5:30pm, Weddings and Baptisms by appointment Contact: Parish Priest or Secretary Web: www.pdrc.org.au Service Description: Provides an advocacy, Panthers World of Entertainment Phone: 4720 5555 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 650, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.panthers.com.au Service Description: Licensed Club. Hours: 9am-6am daily Penrith City Library Phone: 4732 7786 (Information Desk) Fax: 02 4732 7540 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: The Library holds an extensive collection of educational, recreational and reference materials for children, young people and adults, including fiction, non-fiction, large print publications and audio, DVD and video materials. Multilingual materials are also available including interlibrary loans. Both black and white and colour photocopying facilities are available. A Local Studies Library is available which holds a large collection of material on the local history of Penrith City. School holiday activities for children are also provided, including storytime and a Toy Library. Computers are available for Internet and word processing use. Books and information can be delivered to the homes of those who are aged, infirm, isolated, recovering from major surgery or who have a disability. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Local Studies Library: 2pm-5pm daily. Toy Library: Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 3:30-4:30pm, Sat 10am-12noon information and referral service to people with disabilities, their families and carers. We also provide individual and group advocacy with and on behalf of people with disabilities. Advocacy and Disability Awareness training is provided to individuals, groups and businesses on request for a fee. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Contact: Co-ordinator or Information Officer Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor access, lift, toilet,) Eligibility: All people with Disabilities, their families and carers as well as members of the general public Referral: N/A Languages spoken: English Facilities: Meeting rooms available for hire by public on the 1st Floor. Contact Benevolent Society for further details on 47201000 Volunteering: P.D.R.C welcomes assistance. Contact for further details. Penrith Museum of Printing See Page 16 Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest See Page 16 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s See Page 8 Regentville Hall Phone: 4733 7200 (Management Committee) 6 Jeanette St, Regentville 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc Phone: 4732 2363 Fax: 02 4722 8168 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=160 Service Description: Located next to the Police Station and Fire Brigade, this medium sized venue has air conditioning, outdoor tables/seating, and barbeque facilities. Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Suite G01, Community Connection Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 185, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Penrith City Council Ridge Park Hall Phone: 4732 8021 Woodland Ave, Oxley Park 2760 Community Directory © January 2010 34 Community Organisation Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=161 Service Description: Located next to a sporting field with ample car parking, this venue offers a good sized hall with a small dais stage, 2 kitchen areas, and fully enclosed grounds. Disability Access: Yes (parking) Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre Phone: 9833 3000 Fax: 02 9833 3311 recreational and reference materials for children, young people and adults, including fiction, non-fiction and large print publications, DVD’s, videos and audio materials. Interlibrary loans, reservations and black and white and colour photocopying available. The Toy Library operates every Friday from 10.00am till 12 noon and the Book Club meets each Thursday from 10.30am till 12 noon Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-1.00pm & 2pm-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 918, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Ripples provides Learn to South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 cnr Trent St and Birmingham Rd, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Swim for all ages, Squad Training and Swim Club, Group Fitness Classes, Crèche, Café, Aqua Aerobics, Personal Training, Birthday Parties, Boot Camps for adults and children and school holiday programs including the Giant Inflatable and the Tarzan swing. Hours: 5:30am-9pm Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm Sat (check for daylight saving times) Disability Access: Yes Volunteering: Volunteers welcome RTA Mobility Parking Scheme Phone: 132 213 81-85 York Rd, South Penrith 2750 Web: www.rta.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides parking permits to people with temporary or permanent mobility disabilities. Cards are also issued to people who are permanently blind. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am12pm Fees: $35 (individuals), $12 (temporary card), $6 replacement card for pensioners, $12 non pension Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking) Referral: Application form must be signed by a Doctor www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=162 Service Description: Located between the Southlands Shopping Centre and the Southlands Oval, this venue offers an air conditioned function, a meeting room, as well as a secure outdoor area with shade structure. Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Spyns Emu Community Project See Page 25 SPYNS Inc See Page 25 St Clair Community Health Centre Phone: 9834 0500 (Reception) Fax: 02 9834 0569 Botany Lane, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 145, St Clair 2759 Service Description: Provides a range of community health services. Individual teams and services have separate records in the database. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office) Contact: Intake Officer. Other phone: 1800 222 608 (Centralised Intake Service for ALL new referrals) Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) Languages spoken: Interpreter services can be arranged South Penrith Library Phone: 4732 3437 Southlands Shopping Centre, cnr Evan St and Maxwell St, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Public Library Service The Library holds a collection of educational, St Clair Leisure Centre Phone: 9670 1958 © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 35 Community Organisation Autumnleaf Pde, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 71, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Leisure Centre. Contact: Senior supervisor Disability Access: Yes Transport: Located within 5 minutes walk from St Marys Train Station Eligibility: Men, women, juniors St Marys Library Phone: 4732 7455 Fax: 02 4732 7435 207-209 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Public Library Service The Library holds a collection of educational, recreational and reference materials for children, young people and adults, including fiction, non-fiction and large print publications and some children’s audio material. Interlibrary loans and photocopying are available. There is a story-time for pre-schoolers and the toy library visits weekly. Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm. Fri & Sat 9am5:30pm. Sun 10am-5pm St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc See Page 25 St Marys & District Historical Society See Page 16 St Marys Band Club Phone: 9623 1211 Fax: 02 9623 5689 411 Great Western Hwy, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 84, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmarysbandclub.com.au Service Description: Licensed club Hours: Various Fees: Yes Eligibility: Community. From 18 years. St Marys Memorial Hall Phone: 4732 8021 cnr Great Western Highway and Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: St Marys Community Centre Phone: 4732 8021 cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=164 Service Description: Formerly the St Marys Library, this venue is located to the right of the Senior Citizens Centre. It offers a large carpeted hall with air conditioning, as well as a small meeting room. Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=165 Service Description: The largest of Council's venues, this much loved hall will be undergoing a major refurbishment from February 2008. The expected re-opening date will be September 2009. Keep an eye on this website for further information about the reopening. Disability Access: Yes (access, parking) St Marys Senior Citizens Centre Phone: 9673 1808 Fax: 02 9623 4805 cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Service Description: Provides space for a number of community organisations that provide a range of programs for local residents. Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10am-2:30pm Facilities: A hall and meeting rooms are available for hire to community groups when there are vacancies. St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre Phone: 9673 2600 Fax: 02 9623 6415 20 - 21 Forthorn Pl, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmarysindoor.com.au Service Description: Centre offers bowling machines, cricket coaching, also netball and court hire. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat - closed; Sun 4-8pm Fees: Yes St Clair Library Phone: 9670 6853 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 36 Community Organisation St Clair Shopping Centre, cnr Bennett Rd & Endeavour Ave, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Public Library Service The Library holds a collection of educational, recreational and reference materials for children, young people and adults, including fiction, non-fiction and large print publications and some children’s audio material. Interlibrary loans and photocopying are available. There is a story-time for pre-schoolers and the toy library visits weekly. Hours: Mon-Fri 1:30-5:30pm Sat 9am-1pm events and functions. Please refer to the Event Calendar (on the website) for details. Disability Access: Yes (most areas of the venue are fully accessible.) Facilities: Cycle and walking tracks, barbeque and picnic areas, open space (availability is subject to scheduled events and their respective demands). Volunteering: Opportunities are often available, subject to the needs of upcoming events. TRI Community Exchange Inc See Page 22 Surveyors Creek Community Centre Phone: 4732 8021 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains See Page 17 Balybunnion Terrace, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Victoria Street Community Cottage Phone: 4731 4723 (Management Committee) Victoria St, Werrington 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=167 Service Description: With a peaceful lake outlook, this modern venue is adjacent to the softball fields and offers a good sized hall with air conditioning as well as three meeting rooms. The main hall also has a secure outdoor area with picnic tables and shade structure separate to the large verandah. Meeting Room 3 has a separate yard with shade structure and "soft fall" area. Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=169 Service Description: One of Council's smaller facilities, this quaint cottage offers two carpeted meeting and activity rooms as well as secure outdoor areas. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (access, parking, toilets) Sydney International Regatta Centre Phone: 4730 0000 Fax: 02 4730 6789 Werrington Downs Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 4732 8021 Brookfields Ave, Werrington County 2747 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: 153 -233 Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 507, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.regattacentre.com.au Service Description: The venue is a purpose built rowing and canoeing facility that caters for a broad range of sporting, recreation, social and corporate events and functions. The site is available for broad community use, subject to any necessary restrictions and conditions that might apply for the conduct of scheduled events, activities and functions. Contact: Kevin Flynn Fees: May apply for some organised activities or for attendance and / or parking at some Penrith City Council www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=170 Service Description: Located between a child care centre and public park, this venue offers a galley style kitchen and secure outdoor area with shade structure with "soft fall" underneath. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilets) Werrington Elderly Care Phone: 0409 391 537 Fax: 02 4731 4723 Community Directory © January 2010 37 Community Organisation Victoria Street Community Cottage, Cottage St, Werrington 2747 Mail to: PO Box 23A, Emu Plains 2750 Service Description: Friendship group providing activities for frail aged and older people with disabilities. Morning tea provided. Hours: Tue 10am-2pm Contact: Co-ordinator. Other phone: 0409 391 537 Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: From 68 to 90 years. Referral: Contact for details Facilities: Meeting rooms available for hire. Contact for further details. Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance for all activities. Contact for further details. Panthers on the Prowl See Page 24 Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains Inc Phone: 0419 725 302, 4754 5268 (President) Meets at : Emu Plains Sports Club, Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Glenbrook 2773 Email:
[email protected] Web: rotarnet.com.au/lowerbluemountains Service Description: Men and women's service club. Activities include Australia Day celebrations in Glenbrook Park (see separate record), Senior Citizens Christmas concert and lunch, Youth Leadership camps. Organises monthly Glenbrook Rotary Markets (see separate record) and the Annual Gnome Convention (see separate record). Enquiries welcome - membership by invitation. Hours: Tue 6:30pm for 7pm Contact: President Fees: Contact for details Eligibility: From 18 years. Volunteering: Members of the public may become Friends of Rotary and assist with community projects and club activities. Werrington Youth Development Project See Page 26 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care Phone: 4731 4600 Fax: 02 4721 0344 496 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4455, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides short and long- term foster care services. Long term foster care referrals are considered from beyond the normal catchment area of Katoomba to Mt Druitt and Warragamba to Richmond. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Unable to accept children who suffer from some form of disability Referral: Referral required from Dept Community Services. Event Organisation Bridge to Bridge Phone: 4774 1142, 9887 6501 Mail to: c/-Penrith Amateur Swimming Club, PO Box 725, Penrith 2751 Contact: Bill Ford Dads and Kids Fun Day Phone: 4728 4800 Tench Reserve, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.relationships.com.au Service Description: Annual fun day for fathers and their children at Tench Reserve, Penrith. Community Service Groups Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc See Page 26 Glenmore Park Community Fair See Page 38 Glenmore Park Community Fair Phone: 4733 3641 PO Box 204, Kingswood 2747 Mamre Good Living Festival See Page 19 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 38 Community Organisation Penrith Valley Festival Committee Inc Phone: 4722 5556 Level 1, 513-519 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 505, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcitycentre.com.au Service Description: Committee set up to organize the annual festival. Hours: 9am-5pm Contact: Gladys Reed Fees: See Festival application form for details Disability Access: Yes Mail to: PO Box 926, St Marys 1790 Web: www.arthritisnsw.org.au Service Description: Provides support and information for people affected by arthritis. Support group meets once a month. Hours: Group meets 2nd Wed of each month 10am-12pm Contact: Other phone: 02 4739 6702 (President) Fees: Membership $30 (Individual), $35 (Family), $15 (Pensioner Individual), $25 (Pensioner Family) per year Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet at meeting venue) St Marys Spring Festival Phone: 9623 2307 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: St Marys Development Committee, PO Box 172, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: festival held annually in St Marys. Barnardos Penrith Centre ADAPT Youth Program Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides case management, recreational and creative activities, advocacy, referral and case work for young people at risk of homelessness, suspension from school or alcohol and other drugs. Also runs a mobile outreach service for young people considered to be at risk and a centre based needle exchange service. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office) Contact: Program Manager. Other phone: 02 9963 2503 (Emergency/After hours) Fees: None Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: From 12 to 25 years. Information Services ANGLICARE Counselling Phone: 4731 6467 Fax: 02 4722 2852 161 Derby St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.anglicare.org.au Service Description: Provides a range of individual, relationship and family counselling services, including referral to private practitioners. Also offers courses in parenting skills, marriage preparation, marriage enrichment and re-marriage preparation. Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-5pm (Office). Tue & Wed - after hours by appointment Fees: Means tested - sliding scale contact for further details. Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible) Languages spoken: Arabic; French Barnardos Penrith Centre - Legal Services Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides access to legal advice for all people regardless of their economic situation. Initial consultation is free. Hours: Thu 3pm-5pm (By appointment only ) Contact: Intake Worker Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (route 786) © January 2010 Arthritis Foundation of NSW Penrith Branch Phone: 9623 9469 (Secretary) Meetings held at: Country Women's Association, cnr Castlereagh St and Tindale St, Penrith 2750 Penrith City Council Community Directory 39 Community Organisation Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Centrelink Customer Service Centre See Page 21 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides information, referrals and practical assistance (electricity, gas and water vouchers and limited food services) in person and by telephone to people in crisis. Also provides needle and syringe service. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office) Contact: Intake Worker. Other phone: 02 9963 2503 (Emergency/After hours) Fees: None Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Centrelink Customer Service Centre Phone: 131 021 (Appointments) Fax: 02 9208 Blissful Babies Phone: 0400 673 881 Mail to: PO Box 7263, Penrith South 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.blissfulbabies.com.au Service Description: Mobile Mothercraft and 5099 47-49 Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: Locked Bag 13, St Marys 2760 Web: www.centrelink.gov.au Service Description: Provides a range of government services. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:45pm Contact: Other phone: 136 240 (Self Service), 1800 810 586 (TTY), 133 677 (National Relay), 131 202 (Other Languages), 136 150 (Family Assistance), 132 717 (Disability, Sickness and Carers), 132 850 (Employment), 132 300 (Retirement), 132 490 (Youth and Students), 131 158 (Business Hotline), 132 317 (Abstudy), 132 318 (Isolated Children), 131 524 (Fraud Tip-Off Line), 136 330 (Debt Recovery), 1800 050 585 (Farm Assistance), 133 276 (Report Employment Income), 1800 050 004 (Customer Relations) parenting advisory service. Assists with setting up a nursery, providing support for newborns, establishing a flexible daily routine, assisting and coaching parents in Mothercraft skills, teaching feeding techniques, breast feeding care and advice, reflux management, teaching settling techniques, relaxation bathing and baby massage, night waking, looking after pre-term and special needs infants and managing multiple births. Follow up service also available. Consultations-$70 per hour for the first 3 hours then $50 per hour thereafter (Minimum consultation 3 hours); overnight stay (10 hour period - $450). Quotes for "Out of Area" including Interstate & International available on request. A cancellation fee of $100 will apply for cancellation under 24 hours. Hours: Daily 8am-10pm (24 hours - by arrangement only). Contact: Director Fees: See above for details. Eligibility: Up to 4 years. Chiropractors Association of Australia - NSW Ltd Phone: 4722 6811 Fax: 02 4722 6810 Suite 7, 2 Castlereagh St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4118, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.chiropractorsnsw.asn.au Service Description: Professional association for registered chiropractors in NSW. Can provide details of local practitioners. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 1800 803 665 Fees: None Disability Access: No Christian Science Reading Room See Page 27 communityNet See Page 23 Continence Service Phone: 4734 4800 Fax: 02 4734 4812 Lemon Grove Community Health Centre, King St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 504, Kingswood 2747 © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 40 Community Organisation Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides information and clinics for men, women and children experiencing continence problems, complex or chronic health problems, frail aged and young people with disability Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Clinical Nurse Consultant or Continence Nurse. Other phone: 02 4734 4865, or 02 4734 3834 Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible) Eligibility: People with disability. Adults over 65 years with age related health problems. From 3 years. Languages spoken: Health Care Interpreters available by appointment Fees: None Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps, lifts, toilets) Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre Phone: 9623 0450 Fax: 02 9623 6136 8-14 Mamre Rd (cnr Swanston St), St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 369, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Youth support services including social and recreational activities. Staff provide information on other services available in the area. Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) Phone: 4729 0442 Fax: 02 4729 2807 Emu Plains Library See Page 30 Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc See Page 23 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre, Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 17, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spyns.org.au Service Description: Provides information, support and referral to Aboriginal youth and families in the local community. Also provides a range of programs for Aboriginal families. Hours: Mon-Wed 9am-5pm Fusion Western Sydney Phone: 8805 5900 Fax: 02 8805 5999 8 Forthorn Place, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 220, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fusion.org.au Service Description: Recreation and development services for young people 11 to 17 years old, including camps and day trips. Provides information and referral and outreach programs into schools and onto the streets. Supported accommodation for youth 16-25 years, HACC service, mentoring programs. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Business administrator Transport: Within walking distance of St Marys station. Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Some programs have intake criteria. From 11 to 25 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome. Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE Phone: 9208 9336 Fax: 02 9208 9362 Building B, 12-44 O'Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: wsi.tafensw.edu.au Service Description: Promotes access to courses for people with disabilities and helps to eliminate any barriers which may disadvantage students. Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Contact: Disability Consultants. Other phone: 02 9208 9330 (Deaf and hearing impaired), 02 9208 9329 (Intellectual), 02 98029332 (physical), 02 9208 9330 (Neurological), 02 9208 2210 (Psychiatric), 02 9208 1822 (Vision) Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc See Page 24 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 41 Community Organisation Glenmore Park Youth Service Phone: 4733 4955 Fax: 02 4733 0270 Glenmore Park Youth And Community Centre, Luttrell St, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 8098, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wesleymission.org.au/GPYC Service Description: GPYS aims to support the development of young people in the Glenmore Park area through the provision of relevant and dynamic after-school and holiday programs. Information and referral services also available. Hours: Tue Wed Thu 3-5:30pm Eligibility: From 11 to 16 years. Contact: Other phone: 02 4721 7603 (Office) Fees: For workshops. Contact for details Disability Access: No Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance with clerical and retail shop duties. Contact for details MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic See Page 10 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library Phone: 0247 321 851 Fax: 0247 322 482 30 Belmore St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1185, St Marys- 1970 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nado.org.au Service Description: Provides centre-based and mobile library services. Contains over 2500 books, videos, publications and resources for people with disabilities, their carers, disability workers, students and other interested persons. Hours: Mon 10am-2pm or by appointment Fees: Borrowing fee $1 for 4 books Transport: Close to trains (Penrith) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor access) Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services See Page 7 Life Education NSW Phone: 9673 3222 Fax: 02 9673 4215 10 Hewitt St, Colyton 2760 Mail to: PO Box 789, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.lifeeducation.org.au Service Description: Provides positive, preventative health and drug education classes to primary and secondary students. Provides professional development for teachers and parents and community education such as health forums. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm Fees: Fees Apply Disability Access: Yes (Parking, Wheelchair Access) Eligibility: From 3 years. Facilities: Rooms for hire Volunteering: Volunteers Welcome National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc Phone: 4732 6805, 0448 477 487 Meetings at Penrith Valley Seniors Centre, 86 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: 20/93-103 Derby St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nsapenrith.com Service Description: Major objectives of National Seniors Australia are: * to provide economic and social benefits for people 50 years and over * to represent its members views to Government at all levels * to make donations and provide service and advice to charitable institutions assisting people 50 years and over Hours: First Tuesday of each month (except January) 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Contact: Peter Horsfield, Publicity Officer Fees: Membership starts at $29 per annum (singles) & $39 (couples) Transport: A number of bus routes service this address. Should members require a lift to or Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre Phone: 131 114 (24 hour counselling) Fax: 02 4721 0341 1/109 Henry St, Penrith 2751 Mail to: PO Box 413, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides 24 hour telephone crisis counselling and referral to appropriate services. Also conducts suicide intervention workshops. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Office), 24 hours (Counselling) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 42 Community Organisation from our meetings or activities - a phone call can arrange this. Disability Access: Yes (minimal steps) Eligibility: No restrictions if over 50 years old. From 50 years. Referral: Not applicable. Visitors can join at our meetings. We do not discriminate against members if they live outside the area. Languages spoken: Any ethnic background, however the main language spoken is English. Facilities: Penrith Valley Seniors Centre has full disabled access Volunteering: No one at Branch level is paid any Branch expenses are reimbursed as required. Mail to: PO Box 511, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nado.org.au Service Description: Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation (NADO) is a not-for-profit, community based, charitable organisation that supports people with disabilities and their families in the Nepean, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and surrounding area. Our aim is to provide and promote a variety of services for people with a disability, their family and carers, enabling them to participate, grow and work towards their full potential. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission Phone: 4721 8070 Fax: 02 4721 8842 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc Phone: 4736 5018 Meetings held at: Penrith Senior Citizens Centre, 86 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- PO Box 593, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides support for cardiac patients, ex-patients and their families through information and activities. Contributes to heart disease prevention and rehabilitation activities. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Lori Lehane 02 4721 5375(VicePresident) Fees: $5 for 3 years Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) 4/2 Castlereagh St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1148, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides individual counselling, family counselling, case management, mediation, practical support and referral to young people and their families. Nepean Adolescent and Family Services (NAFS) incorporates the use of art therapy and is involved in a number of centre and community based group programs. The Reaching Out (Reconnect) Project works with young people aged 12-18 years who are at risk of homelessness. The Adolescent and Family Counselling (AFC) Project provides more general support services for young people aged 12-18 years and their families. An outreach service is available to allow clients to meet in a more convenient or accessible location. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, after hours by appointment Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Outreach service available, i.e. can meet in a more accessible location if there is a difficulty) Eligibility: From 12 to 18 years. Nepean Family History Society (NFHS) Inc Phone: 4735 3798 (Research Library) Old School Residence (entrance off Pyramid St), Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 81, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanfhs.org.au Service Description: Family history society with research library, microfiche/film readers and printers, photocopiers and computers available for use. Research undertaken for members and non-members for a small fee. Holds regular open days and workshops. Hours: Mon 5pm-8pm, Tue Thu 10am-2pm, Thu 7pm-9pm, Sat 2pm-5pm Fees: Membership $25 Single, $30 Joint. Overseas visitors $35, Visitors $5 per visit for use of machines, library etc. Transport: On bus route from Penrith station © January 2010 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc) Phone: 9623 9855 28 Gidley St, St Marys 2760 Penrith City Council Community Directory 43 Community Organisation Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access, Eligibility: Must have an intellectual or toilets) Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service Phone: 4734 2427 Fax: 02 4734 3213 physical disability, or acquired brain injury and be receiving no other case management. Living in the Penrith LGA. From 18 to 65 years. Nepean Hospital, South Block, Level 3, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides information and health promotion for women around menopause (before, during and after) and for health professionals. Also conducts bi-weekly clinics. Hours: Tue 1:30-4:30pm, Thu 9am-12:30pm, Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 02 4734 2373 (Team Leader) Fees: No Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lifts, toilets) Eligibility: Female Only. Languages spoken: Interpreters available on request Volunteering: This organisation welcomes clerical and companionship volunteers. Contact for further details. Nepean Volunteer Services Inc Phone: 4731 6523 Fax: 02 4721 1716 Suite 106, Community Connection Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4335, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanvolunteerservices.com.au Service Description: Referral service which interviews, matches and refers people to volunteer work in the non-profit sector. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Lift, toilet) Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. Phone: 4730 3122 (President) Meetings held at: Lecture Room 1, Learning & Education Block, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- 7 Endgate Glen, Werrington Downs 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.prostatesupport.org.au Service Description: Provides information and support for men with prostate cancer or other prostate disease and their families. Hours: Group meets 3rd Mon each month 6:30pm-8:30pm Contact: Other phone: 1800 220 099 (Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - Development unit) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Nepean Migrant Access See Page 24 Nepean Multicultural Access Project See Page 33 Nepean Options Phone: 4722 6523 Fax: 02 4722 5977 Unit 3, 30 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanoptions.org.au Service Description: Provides specialist case management services for people with intellectual disabilities, their families and carers. Includes assessment, information and referral, service planning, co-ordination, monitoring and advocacy and support in accessing appropriate services. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or by appointment Contact: Manager Fees: Donations accepted Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) Penrith City Council North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group Phone: 4751 3033 Fax: 02 4751 6957 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Debrincat Ave and Oleander Rd, North St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 220, Springwood 2777 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.sncc.org.au Service Description: Provides support and information to families with primary care of a relative's child. © January 2010 Community Directory 44 Community Organisation Hours: Meets 1st Wed each month. Contact: Kinship Care Team Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Toilet) Eligibility: Grandparents and relatives providing care for their relatives children. Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support Phone: 4720 4400 Fax: 02 9683 2827 9/28 Coombes Dr, Penrith 2751 Mail to: PO Box 4055, Parramatta 2124 Email:
[email protected] 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 selfrefer 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 Transport: Close to bus and train station Disability Access: Yes (fully accessible) Eligibility: Family with child having developmental delay. Up to 6 years. Referral: Family or service provider Nova Employment - Head Office Phone: 9833 2500 Fax: 02 9833 2499 Level 1, 50 Chapel St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 795, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.novaemployment.com.au Service Description: Provides employment Community Connection Room 115,, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1288, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pathinc.com.au Service Description: PATH is a community based advocacy, support and information group which aims to assist people with any form of disability, as well as their carer, families and friends. We aim to support, give information, lobby for disability causes, work together with other community groups, help children and young people to obtain opportunities for sport and other kinds of recreation. These opportunities can be after school or in the holidays. Support group available for parents and carers of families with Autism/Aspergers Syndrome or with any other form of disability. A quarterly newsletter "PATHWAY" is published for families, schools, individuals and organisations to spread information on disability issues, as well as stories about people with disabilities. Hours: 9.00am - 4.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs Contact: Marie Craddock Fees: no ($10 membership fee which gives you voting privileges) Transport: Trains and Buses Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible; hearing loop) Eligibility: The community - open to all with a disability Referral: Anyone can be referred to the service. Volunteering: Yes - office volunteers and training volunteers services for people who have a disability through a network of local branch offices. Assists with identification of vocational options, job seeking and post placement support. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Chair lift) Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer Phone: 4732 7832 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Civic Centre, 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Information and referral on youth services and programs in the Penrith LGA as well as some Statewide services. Coordination and administration of Youth Week activities. Convenor and contact organisation for the Penrith Youth Workers Interagency. Community development activities in line with Council aims. Assistance with service development and support for local youth service providers © January 2010 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) Phone: 4721 0866 Fax: 02 4721 0805 Penrith City Council Community Directory 45 Community Organisation Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Penrith City Library Home Library Service Phone: 4732 7612 Fax: 02 4732 7540 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc See Page 34 Penrith City Council Building, 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Delivers library books (including talking books), community information and leaflets to people with a disability, aged, infirm, isolated and home bound people. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Contact: Outreach Services Librarian Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer drivers. Contact for further details. Penrith Women's Health Centre Phone: 4721 8749 Fax: 02 4731 1438 cnr Henry St and Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4094, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides a broad range of women's health services including women's health clinic & complementary therapies (naturopathy, acupuncture, massage), counselling, 6 monthly group work program, library, information and referral. The women's health clinic, naturopathy and acupuncture services can include sexual and reproductive health advice and referral. Free legal advice by a solicitor from Women's Legal Services. Hours: Mon Tue Thu Fri 9:30am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm, Wed by appointment only Contact: Intake Worker. Other phone: 02 4732 4899 (TTY) Fees: For some services. Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Ramp) Eligibility: Female Only. Penrith City Library See Page 34 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc Phone: 4731 1380 Fax: 02 4731 4440 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 484, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides a range of services for local residents including referral service, friendship club, child care (including children with disabilities), emergency food parcels and clothing for the needy. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm Contact: Secretary Ph: 02 4731 1380 Fees: For some services - contact for details Transport: Close to buses and trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (ground floor access, lift, accessible toilet) Referral: Anyone may refer Languages spoken: Interpreter can be arranged Volunteering: Volunteers welcome for office work, driving and opp shop - contact for further details Penrith Women's Refuge Inc Phone: 1800 656 463 (24 Hour Domestic Violence Line) Mail to: PO Box 55, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides crisis accommodation, referral, crisis counselling and support to women and dependent children escaping domestic violence. Also provides information and referrals on housing, legal issues, welfare, health and children referrals. Hours: 24 hours Fees: Means tested Transport: Close to buses or transport can be arranged Eligibility: From 18 years. Female Only. Penrith Women’s Resource and Drop-In Centre Phone: 4721 8973 Fax: 02 4721 8777 Mail to: PO Box 55, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Information on domestic violence, support to women and children Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 46 Community Organisation experiencing or escaping domestic violence. Referral and groups run on D/V and a social/interest group. Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm Eligibility: Female Only. Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme Phone: 4731 5098 Fax: 02 4731 2564 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Encourages and assists women who are victims of domestic violence to use the justice system to protect themselves from further violence. Provides referral, legal representation and advocacy. Most client contact is by telephone and at court. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: None Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Female Only. operates on a reverse integration model. A Vision Assessment and Advisory Service for children operates on an appointment only basis. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (School terms), Mon-Fri 8:30am-1pm (Office) Fees: Contact for further details Disability Access: Yes (Toilet) Eligibility: Contact for details Referral: Referral required. Contact for further details Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) Phone: 1800 354 589 Fax: 02 4734 3389 South Court Primary Care Centre, South Wing, Court Building, Nepean Hospital, Derby St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides a range of specialised services including a nurse clinic (vein care, safe injecting advice, wound care, Hep B vaccinations and blood screening) and access to free injecting and safe sex equipment. Secondary outlets operate at community health centres and hospitals throughout the Sydney West Area Health Service. The outreach service can arrange to meet with clients. Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-5pm Thu 10am-8pm Fri 10am-12:30pm, 3pm-8pm. Outreach services by arrangement Contact: Other phone: 02 4734 3996 Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Injecting drug users Languages spoken: Interpreter services can be arranged (including AUSLAN) by telephoning 02 9840 3456 Priceline Pharmacy Phone: 4721 7029 Fax: 02 4731 3643 516 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Offers pharmacy services and equipment including blister packing, mobility aids hire services, bloodpressure and glucose machines, nebulizers and CPAP (sleep apnoea) machines. Also offers information on use of medicines and medication reviews. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm Contact: Manager or Pharmacist Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking) Languages spoken: Arabic (on Wed only), Greek RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool Phone: 4733 4239 (Voice/TTY) Fax: 02 4733 4144 5-7 Floribunda Av, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 8161, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ridbc.org.au Service Description: Preschool which enrols children who have hearing or vision impairment. Children from the local community are also enrolled and the program Penrith City Council South Penrith Library See Page 35 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre Phone: 4736 8722 Fax: 02 4736 4637 University of Western Sydney, Building G, 2nd Avenue, Kingswood 2747 © January 2010 Community Directory 47 Community Organisation Mail to: The Spastic Centre, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC 1797 Web: www.thespasticcentre.org.au Service Description: A range of services is provided to Children aged 0-18 years with cerebral palsy or similar disability and Children aged 6-18 years or at school, with any disability (other than sensory disabilities) who have significant and complex needs requiring speech pathology, physiotherapy or occupational therapy. Services include: family and carer support, information about a range of services available in the community, therapy services, educational programs for young children, support to childcare settings and schools, and specialised equipment. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Referral 1300 888 378 up to 4 original records prior to visiting the Reading Room. Most originals may be copied (charges apply). Research service not available. Access to original (uncopied) State archives is by reader's ticket. Applicants under 18 years must have the application countersigned by a parent or legal guardian. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm Contact: Senior Archivist, Access and Information Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access, toilets) Eligibility: From 15 years. Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact Volunteers Coordinator on 02 9673 1788 for further details. Spyns Emu Community Project See Page 25 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program Phone: 4734 2022 Fax: 02 4734 3300 Nepean Hospital Population Health Unit, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Population Health Unit, PO Box 63, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Aims to improve the responsiveness of health services based in Sydney West Area Health Service to the needs of carers. Service focuses on the development of carer friendly health practices to ensure that carers are identified, informed and provided with appropriate resources to enable them to access support services. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor entry) Eligibility: Services caring for a person with an intellectual or physical disability, terminal or chronic illness, mental illness, children with special needs or a frail aged person Languages spoken: Interpreter services can be arranged upon request SPYNS Inc See Page 25 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc See Page 25 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) See Page 15 St Marys Library See Page 36 St Clair Library See Page 36 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre Phone: 9673 1788 Fax: 02 9833 4518 143 O’Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 516, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.records.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides information on TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus Phone: 131 870 Fax: 02 9208 9293 likely sources and current availability of archival material, assists in confirming correct references for documents/publications, supplies copies of State archive items (fees apply) and provides assistance in validating personal information for rights and entitlements purposes. Researches may order Penrith City Council 12-44 O'Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: 117 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: wsi.tafensw.edu.au Service Description: Conducts a variety of full and part time classes for individual, industry Community Directory © January 2010 48 Community Organisation and commercial needs. Programs have been designed for those seeking basic skills for their first job, to more advanced training for career advancement. Attendance normally suits as day and evening classes are offered. Student services include library, counselling, canteen, Disabilities Consultants and a literacy/numeracy facility. The Kingswood Campus includes a children's centre. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm Contact: Director. Other phone: 02 9208 9999, 02 9208 9330 (TTY) Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Stair lift, toilet , parking) wheelchairs and crutches. Is also a Diabetes Information Test Centre. Hours: Daily 8:30am-9pm Contact: Pharmacist Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking) The Warehouse Phone: 4721 8330 Fax: 02 4731 6787 13 Reserve St, Penrith 2750 Web: TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus Phone: 131 870 Fax: 02 4724 8288 117 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: wsi.tafensw.edu.au Service Description: Conducts a variety of full and part time classes for individual, industry and commercial needs. Programs have been designed for those seeking basic skills for their first job, to more advanced training for career advancement. Attendance normally suits as day and evening classes are offered. Student services include library, counselling, canteen, Disabilities Consultants and a literacy/numeracy facility. The Kingswood Campus includes a children's centre. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm Contact: Director. Other phone: 02 9208 9999, 02 4724 8229, 02 9208 9330 (TTY) Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Stair lift, toilet , parking) www.fpnsw.org.au/services/local/warehouse Service Description: Provides reproductive and sexual health service to young people including clinical services, health promotion, information and referral. Hours: Mon-Fri. Call for daily times Contact: Centre Co-ordinator. Other phone: 1300 658 886 (FPA Healthline) Fees: Services are free. Contact for details regarding cost of supplies and contraceptives Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Toilet) Eligibility: From 12 to 24 years. Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre Phone: 4734 2124 Fax: 02 4734 2740 1b Barber Av, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 209, Kingswood 2747 Web: www.tresillian.net Service Description: Provides support and advice for parents of children aged 0-3 years experiencing difficulties with feeding, sleeping and behavioural issues and provides support for women with perinatal mental health issues. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Day Stay), 24 hours (Residential, 7 days/week) Contact: Intake Officer. Other phone: 02 9787 0855 (24 Hour Parent Helpline), 1800 637 357 (24 hours) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses (Routes 673, 677, 790) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) Eligibility: Contact for details. Up to 3 years. Referral: Referral required from a Health Professional. Contact for details Terry White Chemist Phone: 4721 2422 Fax: 02 4731 1935 447 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 906, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Pharmacist with free home delivery service for prescriptions to those people who are disabled or frail aged. Sells a range of disability aids and provides a hire service for mobility aids such as Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 49 Community Organisation Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia St Marys Outpost SubBranch Inc Phone: 9833 4711, 9833 4700 cnr Mamre Rd and Hall St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 3049, South St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.vvaastmarys.org.au Service Description: The St Marys Outpost is affiliated with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia National Council Inc. Although primarily an association of Vietnam Veterans, the Sub-Branch also provides assistance to Australian veterans of other conflicts, serving members of Australia's armed forces and veterans of allied forces. Support provided ranges from basic entitlement advice, claims assistance and advocacy services. Hours: Meetings held bi-monthly last Thu at 9:30am Westcare Community Services Phone: 4731 3275 Fax: 02 4731 3655 Suite 114, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 737, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides practical assistance, food parcels, EAPA vouchers, a free debt counselling service and referral services for people experiencing short term financial crisis or emergency situations. Hours: Mon Wed Thu Fri 10am-2pm Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, toilet) Westcare Op Shop Phone: 4736 5577 Shop 2, 10 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood 2747 Service Description: Provides low cost clothing, household items and referral service for people in crisis. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. Volunteer Referral Service Phone: 4731 6523 Fax: 02 4721 1716 Suite 106, Community Connection Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4335, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc See Page 26 www.nepeanvolunteerservices.com.au/Volunt eer_Referral.asp Service Description: Referral service which interviews, matches and refers people to volunteer work in the non-profit sector. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Contact: Co-ordinator Alternate email:
[email protected] Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Lift, toilet) Youth Liaison Officer – St Marys Local Area Command Phone: 9677 7499 Fax: 02 9677 7411 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd See Page 5 38-42 King St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 131, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Administration of Young Offender Act, school lectures. Available to provide advice to young people and parents (where appropriate) and as point of contact for external programs. Hours: 6am-4pm (days and hours variable) Contact: Senior Constable Lobby Groups Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) See Page 45 Werrington Area Community Development Team See Page 25 Werrington Youth Development Project See Page 26 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 50 Community Organisation St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) See Page 15 Reconciliation Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc See Page 26 depression and similar and for people wishing to learn mental health skills. contact the office for details of groups in your area. Hours: 9am-5pm (office) Eligibility: From 18 years. Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN) Phone: 4731 3676 Community Connections Building, Suite 104, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4180, Penrith Plaza 2751 Web: www.own.org.au/penrith.php Service Description: A self-help organisation promoting rights, dignity and well-being of older women. Our very successful Wellness Programme has been developed with a view to encouraging social contact and friendship. Four days a week we enjoy a variety of activities, including (at different times and in different venues) Aquarobics, Yoga, Tai Chi, Gentle Exercise, International Dancing, various Table Games plus outings and lunches. Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-1pm Contact: Thelma Anderson, convenor/special events Fees: $10 annual membership Eligibility: Female Only. Resident Action Groups Mulgoa Progress Association Phone: 4773 8230 Fax: 02 4773 8230 Meetings held: Tennis Club, Mulgoa Park, Mulgoa 2745 Mail to: PO Box 71, Mulgoa 2745 Service Description: Works in partnership with services, government agencies, community groups and residents on community development toward the social and environmental betterment of Mulgoa Valley residents. Hours: Monthly meetings Contact: Secretary Self Help Al Anon Family Groups Phone: 4731 1442 SMART Recovery Penrith Phone: 9373 5100 Fax: 02 9373 5199 Suite 108, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4024, Penrith Plaza 2750 Web: www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia Service Description: Self-help group for relatives and friends of problem drinkers and alcoholics. Can provide details of local contacts and meetings for Al-Anon and Alateen Groups. Hours: Tue 11am-2pm (Office), 24 hour message service Contact: Public Officer. Fees: None GROW NSW Phone: 9633 1800 Mail to: 27 Hope St, Rosehill 2142 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.grow.net.au Service Description: Free weekly self help group meetings for people suffering anxiety, Penrith City Council Nepean Hospital Detox Unit, cnr Somerset St and Great Western Highway, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Suite 150, 416 - 418 Pitt Street, Haymarket 2000 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au Service Description: SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) is a self help program that teaches practical skills that assists individuals to recover from all addictions. The SMART recovery 4-point program uses a variety of tools and techniques that help individuals gain independence from addictive behaviours. Focusing on the here and now and making changes to your lifestyle as you progress towards achieving a healthy life balance. Hours: Mon 5-6:30pm (doors close 5:20pm) Fees: Voluntary donation Eligibility: From 16 years. Community Directory © January 2010 51 Community Organisation St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc See Page 25 Probus Club of Nepean Phone: 4782 5593 Edinglassie Retirement Village, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 231, Emu Plains 2750 Service Description: Offers men and women aged 55 years and over and who are retired or semi-retired the opportunity to meet monthly for a morning tea while listening to a guest speaker. Day trips are also arranged monthly and theatre groups on average once per month. There is an annual week long trip. Acting, painting, walking and singing groups are available. Contact: Secretary Senior Citizens Organisations Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) Phone: 4721 0609 Fax: 02 4721 5224 Penrith Valley Seniors Centre, 86 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4063, Penrith Plaza 2751 Service Description: Provides social and leisure activities for frail aged and/or socially isolated people. Other groups are held at the centre throughout the week including a computer club and yoga class. Hours: Group meets each Fri 9:30am-1:30pm Contact: Grace Selway, President Fees: Annual membership of the Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club is $12 Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (parking, ground floor entry, accessible toilets) Eligibility: Must be a member of the Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club Inc. From 55 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome St Marys Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association Phone: 9623 9469 cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 926, St Marys 1790 Service Description: Range of programs including activities, bus trips, bowls, bingo and gentle exercise. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-2:30pm St Marys Senior Citizens Centre See Page 36 Voluntary Welfare Services Angels of Mercy Phone: 9623 2798 Mail to: PO Box 528, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: A mobile based National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc See Page 42 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc. Phone: 4721 3681 Penrith Valley Seniors Centre, 86 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4063, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.users.on.net/~pvscc Service Description: Computer club for seniors. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-11am Contact: Secretary Fees: Joining fee $10 plus Membership $15 per year Volunteering: Always looking for seniors who can tutor in computer skills. Contact for further details Penrith City Council organisation which mainly aims to help the newly arrived migrants and refugees from Africa to access services that will support their specific needs and will improve their living conditions. We also help to build the capacity and well-being of individuals to equip them with the confidence to be self reliant. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Phone: 1800 052 222 Fax: 02 4731 8597 396 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1103, Penrith BC 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.commcarelink.health.gov.au © January 2010 Community Directory 52 Community Organisation Service Description: Assists carers of chronically ill, disabled, mentally ill, and/or frail aged people to access respite services in crisis, emergency or one-off circumstances. Also assists in residential respite bookings. Specialist programs are available for young carers, as well as a mental health respite program. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:30pm (Office), 24 hours (emergency only) Fees: Contributions requested if possible Disability Access: Yes (lift, accessible toilets) Eligibility: To be eligible for respite there must be a carer involved Languages spoken: Interpreters can be arranged St Vincent de Paul Society Phone: 4731 5900 Fax: 02 4721 7292 74 Cox Av, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides emergency material assistance including electricity and water vouchers, food, clothing and furniture via home visits. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm Contact: Marianne Callaghan Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes Referral: Referral required from Centrelink or other charities Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details Legacy Nepean Office Phone: 4777 9500 Fax: 02 4732 2900 234 Derby St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4097, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email: acassells-forward@sydney- The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House Phone: 4721 2725 Fax: 02 4721 8931 18 Lawson St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 8362, Glenmore Park 2745 Service Description: Provides emergency relief through food, electricity and water vouchers. Also conducts groups and seminars. Hours: Tue Wed Fri 9:30am-12pm (Emergency Relief) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) legacy.com.au Web: www.legacy.com.au Service Description: Legacy assists widows of deceased veterans who have served in a war or operational area or whose death was occasioned by hazardous service or training for war. Legacy provides advice, practical assistance and referral with such matters as accommodation, medical, dental, legal and general welfare. It also facilitates Widows’ Clubs for Legacy Divisions. Assistance provided to widows with their applications for War Widows Pension, on request. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm Contact: Office Manager Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Dependents of Returned Servicemen Volunteer Referral Service See Page 50 Westcare Community Services See Page 50 Nepean Migrant Access See Page 24 Westcare Op Shop See Page 50 Nepean Volunteer Services Inc See Page 44 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer See Page 45 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI) See Page 25 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 53 Conservation and Environment Conservation and Environment Land Conservation Western Sydney Conservation Alliance Inc Phone: 0431 222 602 learn about and participate in the history of the area. Hours: 1pm 4th Sat each month Contact: Secretary Penrith City Library See Page 34 PO Box 4134, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wsca.org.au Service Description: People that care about protecting Western Sydney's environment can contact WSCA to find out what they can do to help. WSCA is open to new members. We actively campaign to ensure political decisions protect and care for the environment. If you want to get involved in volunteering for bush care then please email or phone to make contact and we can link you to a bush care group in your area. If you have any concerns about development or notice environment destruction then please let us know. St Marys & District Historical Society See Page 16 Recycling Remondis Pty Ltd. Phone: 9623 4733 Fax: 02 9833 2906 32-36 Christie St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: Private Bag 8, St Marys 1790 Web: www.remondis.com.au Service Description: Provides waste disposal and recycling services to the Liverpool area. Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm Contact: Mr Luke Agati, Managing Director Fees: Yes, for some services. Disability Access: Yes Languages spoken: German Local History Arms of Australia Inn Museum See Page 15 Mamre Homestead See Page 15 Nepean District Historical Society Inc Phone: 4735 4394 cnr Great Western Highway and Gardenia Ave, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 441, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanhistoricalsociety.org.au Service Description: The Society collects Information, Photos and Artifacts that were used, or relate to, the Local Penrith and Nepean district. The Society meets monthly for general business and generally has a guest speaker each month, on a variety of topics relating to history and the local district. Member activities include guest speakers, historical tours, a monthly newsletter, social functions and displays. Also the opportunity to Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 54 Education Education Community Education Life Education NSW See Page 42 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains See Page 17 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic See Page 10 Continuing Education Benchmark College Phone: 4722 3099; 1800 286 916 Fax: 02 4722 3599 Allen Arcade, 140-142 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4098, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.benchmark.edu.au Service Description: Delivers accredited fulltime and part-time courses in childcare, business, retail, computers, MYOB, Training and Assessment. Hours: Day and evening courses. Contact for details Contact: Principal Fees: Vary according to course. Exemptions available Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre See Page 16 Nepean Community College Phone: 4721 5368 Fax: 02 4721 0350 Shop 115b Westfield Penrith, 585 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Provides community adult education courses from Katoomba to St Clair. Classes day and evening. Also provides educational administration for community groups that wish to have courses running or who wish to provide courses and maintenance of Register of Expertise of teachers and courses in the area. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Office) Contact: Principal Fees: Variable depending on course. Concessions available Disability Access: Yes (Most venues) Eligibility: From 15 years. Nepean Community College See Page 55 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc. See Page 52 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc See Page 25 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant See Page 7 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains See Page 17 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc See Page 24 Literacy Nepean Interyouth Services Phone: 4722 3811 Fax: 02 4722 3899 cnr Henry St and Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4037, Penrith Plaza 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: * Links to Learning- the Certificate II in General Education for Adults, Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc See Page 34 SPYNS Inc See Page 25 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 55 Education an accredited year 10 equivalent course. This course runs over 20 weeks and covers literacy, numeracy, legal issues, research and basic computers. Clients are then able to go onto further education. Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Barbara Shorthouse (Manager)
[email protected] Eligibility: From 15 to 21 years. Obley Education Centre Phone: 9623 2879 Fax: 02 9623 7477 63 Forrester Rd, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides an alternative education program for adolescents with behavioural problems and learning difficulties, chronic truants or children suspended or excluded from high schools. Program covers literacy, numeracy, life skills and School Certificate Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3pm Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor) Eligibility: From 12 to 16 years. Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteers to assist in reading and other programs. Contact for further details. living skills training. Together with the carer, planning for the future is an integral aspect of this case management service. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Contact:
[email protected] Fees: Annual donation $40 if possible Transport: Public transport-bus or train. Two and a half block walk from station. Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: For carers 65 years and over; Aboriginal carers 45 years and over Referral: Referrals can be made by self, any government or community agency, health care professionals, family members or friends. Languages spoken: Greek, Italian, French, German, Polish, Auslan Barnardos Penrith Centre Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Vacation care for children with disabilities. Supported accommodation, kids friends, youth services, temporary family care and special neighbours. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office) Contact: Senior Manager Trish Hurley Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking. ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Contact for details RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 Living Skills Programs Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers Phone: 4731 8399 Fax: 02 4731 8499 Castlereagh Learning Services Phone: 4722 4344 Fax: 02 4722 2138 396 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1103, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.anglicare.org.au Service Description: Case management support service for older parentcarers who have an adult son or daughter with a disability. Grandparents who are the primary carers for a grandchild are also eligible. Based on the needs of the carer and care recipient, case managers provide support and referrals to relevant services for e.g. respite; social support; home maintenance; independent Penrith City Council 30 Copeland St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Develops individualised living skills and community access programs for people with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Programs are reviewed annually. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (Office) Contact: Central Intake. Other phone: 02 9895 8659 (Referrals) Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: People with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Can also cater for clients with physical and/or sensory disabilities. From 18 years. Community Directory © January 2010 56 Education Cherrywood Village See Page 9 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Links children with a reliable, trustworthy adult friend who helps them develop confidence and links within the community while giving the child's family some respite. Volunteer friends are thoroughly assessed, trained and supported by Barnardos and reference and police checks are conducted. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office), Program hours are flexible Contact: Intake Worker or Kids Friends Worker Fees: None Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Accepts children from a disadvantaged or socially isolated background attending other Barnardos programs. From 6 to 16 years. Volunteering: This program welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details Fusion Accommodation and Support Service See Page 9 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service See Page 9 NADO Inc - Out and About Program Phone: 9623 9855 Fax: 02 9623 9866 House, 28 Gidley St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 511, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nado.org.au Service Description: Provides day options, support and skills development for school leavers with moderate to high level of support, and who, due to their disability, are unlikely to get into job programs in the short to medium term. The groups participate in such activities as personal development, sport, fitness, art, crafts, hobbies, music therapy, yoga, massage, relaxation, shopping and cooking. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm office Contact: Service Manager Fees: User contribution of $1 per hour Transport: Close to trains (St Marys) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking) Eligibility: Contact for further details. From 18 years. Barnardos Penrith Centre See Page 56 Castlereagh Learning Services See Page 56 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc See Page 10 Cherrywood Village See Page 9 Family Skills Program Phone: 4728 4800 Fax: 02 4731 4577 340 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.relationships.com.au Service Description: Offers a variety of group based parenting programs and programs for children to develop self-esteem and relationship skills. Individual, couples or family counselling. Childrens contact service which is supervised contact for estranged parents and children. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Program Manager Obley Education Centre See Page 56 SPYNS Inc See Page 25 Personal Development Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers See Page 56 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 57 Education Fees: Variable. Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, ramp, toilet) Referral: Referral required. Contact for details buses Disability Access: Yes (ramp.) Eligibility: For families with children up to 12 years of age. Up to 12 years. Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc See Page 10 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service See Page 9 Nepean Valley Toastmasters See Page 21 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys See Page 31 Obley Education Centre See Page 56 Penrith City Toastmasters See Page 21 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service See Page 9 Rehabilitation Workshop Phone: 4734 3948 Fax: 02 4734 3976 Governor Phillip Campus, Glebe Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 126, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Aims to help disabled and elderly people maintain their quality of life, promote self esteem and rebuild confidence after illness, stroke, etc. Provides social opportunities to the clients and respite for carers. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Contact: Intake Ph No 1800 013 101 Fees: $5 (Morning tea and lunch) per day Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps, toilet) Referral: Required from Doctor, Social Worker or Aged Care Assessment Team Life Education NSW See Page 42 NADO Inc - Out and About Program See Page 57 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission See Page 43 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc) See Page 43 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service Phone: 4734 2000 (page 14703) Fax: 02 4734 SPYNS Inc See Page 25 3478 Nepean Hospital, West Block, Level 3, Derby St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Occupational Therapy Department, PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides driver assessment and training for people who have physical, neurological, developmental or psychological disabilities. Hours: Tue Fri 9.30am-2.30pm Contact: Occupational Therapist Fees: $105 for assessment, $105 per lesson in modified vehicle. Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Penrith City Council St Clair Toastmaster's Club See Page 21 Schools Colyton High School Phone: 9623 2789 Fax: 02 9833 1165 37-53 Carpenter St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.colyton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Service Description: High school Yr7-Yr12 Eligibility: Children. From 12 to 16 years. Kurrambee School Phone: 9833 7400 Fax: 02 9623 1335 © January 2010 Community Directory 58 Education Lot 3, Werrington Rd, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.kurrambee-s.Schools.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Kurrambee School is a special school that caters for students with moderate to high support needs in the intellectual disability range as well as other associated disabilities (physical, sensory, behavioural and/or autism) which generally precludes them from being able to meet their educational goals in a mainstream setting. The students age from pre-school (4 years of age) through to the Life Skills Higher School Certificate. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45am-3:15pm Contact: Principal Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Werrington station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps) Eligibility: Students must have a moderate to severe intellectual disability as their primary disability. From 4 to 18 years. Referral: Referral required from Department of Education and Training Languages spoken: Access to DET translator with prior notice. Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. Mamre Christian College Phone: 9834 1881 Fax: 02 9834 1067 45 Bakers Lane, Erskine Park 2759 Mail to: PO Box 88, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.mcc.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Mamre Christian college is a single campus school, offering a distinctive Christian education, for students from Kindergarten to Matriculation at Year 12. The college is affiliated with an Australasian association of autonomous Christian schools, know as Christian Schools Australia(CSA) Hours: Mon - Fri 8pm-4pm (Office), 8:45am3:10pm(Students) Fees: Variable (discount for families) Disability Access: Yes (Ramps, toilets) Eligibility: From 4 to 17 years. Volunteering: No NSW Department of Education and Training - Western Sydney Region Phone: 9208 9359 Fax: 02 9208 9658 Western Sydney Region , Western Institute of TAFE, 2-10 O'Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: Lifestart Nepean Phone: 9623 2100 Fax: 02 9623 2028 8-10 Carinya Av, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 629, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.lifestart.org.au Service Description: Provides an early www.schools.nsw.edu.au/regions/western_sy dney/index.php Service Description: Administers State Government Schools in the Western Sydney Region. Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm Disability Access: Yes (Contact for details) intervention program for children 0-6 years of age with a documented developmental disability. Programs available include special education, speech pathology and occupational therapy, physiotherapy and playgroup. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: $275 per term (Standard). Concessions available by negotiation Transport: Close to buses (route 771) from St Marys station Disability Access: Yes (Parking can be arranged) Volunteering: This organisation welcomes office work volunteers and volunteer drivers. Contact for further details. Penrith City Council Obley Education Centre See Page 56 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 Tertiary Education All Trades Group Training See Page 23 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE See Page 41 Community Directory © January 2010 59 Education National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region Phone: 9678 7378 Fax: 02 4570 1960 University of Western Sydney, Werrington 2747 Mail to: c/- Social Justice Unit, University of Western Sydney, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC 1797 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.uws.edu.au/rdlo Service Description: Focuses on enhancing post secondary education, training and employment for people with disabilities especially transition processes across school education, TAFE, university. Projects and research focus on areas with identified need or lack of service provision. Extensive range of information and resources on www.adcet.edu.au, the website for The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET). Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Michelle Hayter Fees: No Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Students with disabilities, parents, disability /education / employment services. From 15 years. Languages spoken: Auslan Service Description: Ensures that on-campus services, facilities and programs support and assist students with disabilities. Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm, Fri 12pm4:30pm Contact: Disability Advisor. Other phone: 02 4570 1984 Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps, chair lift, toilets) Referral: Referral required. Contact for further details Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details University of Western Sydney Penrith Campus Phone: 9852 5222 Fax: 02 9852 5960 Second Av, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC 1797 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.uws.edu.au Service Description: UWS offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various areas including Agriculture, Arts, Business, Engineering, Health, IT etc. Other Campuses are located at Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith. Contact: 1800 897 669 Fees: Yes Disability Access: Yes (Lift, ramps also services like note-taking, sign language interpreting, personal readers etc.) Eligibility: Students TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus See Page 48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus See Page 49 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit Phone: 4736 0235 Fax: 02 4736 0213 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE - Support Services for Students with Disabilities Phone: 9208 9451 (Director of Equity Services) Fax: 02 9208 9150 Equity and Aboriginal Services, 2-10 O'Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.tafensw.edu.au Service Description: Teacher consultants promote access to courses for, and organise support services for students with disabilities at TAFE colleges located in the Western Room P104, Kingswood Campus, University of Western Sydney, Second Av, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South 1797 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.uws.edu.au Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 60 Education Sydney region. The Disabilities Service provides a range of Reasonable Adjustment to support students including pre-entry counselling, tutorial assistance, interpreting assistance, notetaking, modified assessment/exam conditions, special equipment/aids, adaptive technology, removal of access barriers and special/modified courses. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Contact: Disability specific Consultants telephone numbers are as follows: 02 9208 1729 (Physical, Blacktown), 02 9208 9332 (Physical, Nepean/Kingswood), 02 9208 1756 (Deaf/Hearing, Blacktown), 02 9208 1764 (TTY, Blacktown), 0400 011 770 (SMS, Blacktown), 02 9208 9330 (Deaf/Hearing and TTY, Nepean/Kingswood), 02 9208 1822 (Vision), 02 9208 6379 (Intellectual, Mount Druitt), 02 9865 1160 (Intellectual, Baulkham Hills), 02 9208 9329 (Intellectual, Nepean/Kingswood), 02 9208 2210 (Psychiatric), 02 9208 9330 (Neurological and TTY, Nepean/Kingswood), 9208 2214 (Neurological, Blacktown) Fees: None Eligibility: Students with disabilities. From 16 years. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 61 Emergency Services Emergency Services Abuse Barnardos Penrith Centre Family Accommodation and Support Program See Page 9 Cawarra Women's Refuge Phone: 1800 656 463 (24 Hour Domestic Violence Line) Mail to: PO Box 730, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides crisis accommodation primarily, but not exclusively for Aboriginal women with children, escaping domestic violence. All workers are Aboriginal. Length of stay depends on need. Cannot accept boys aged 12+. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Calls diverted to on call case worker after hours Contact: This refuge has a silent phone number. Initial contact is via 24 Hour Domestic Violence Line Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses Eligibility: Male children up to the age of 12 years only. Female Only. Referral: Referral via Police or domestic violence agencies BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services Phone: 4702 1100 (office), 1300 130 225 Fax: 02 4702 1199 Suite 2003, Level 2, Borec House, 21-23 Station St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bcs.org.au Service Description: Provides counselling service with couple, individual and family counselling. Provides supervision and training. Runs groups. Expertise in area of Domestic Violence. Hours: 9am-5pm Contact: Manager Fees: scaled to income Disability Access: Yes Centacare Penrith Family Support Service Phone: 4721 5331 Fax: 02 4731 4697 12-16 Richmond Rd, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 67, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: catholicsocialservices.org.au Service Description: Provides counselling and family support to local families with children under 16 years, where issues within the family impact on the childrens safety, wellbeing and development. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Program Assistant Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Eligibility: Up to 16 years. Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc Phone: 9673 1211 Fax: 02 9623 4652 51 Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 273, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Assists adolescents aged 10 years to 18 years and their families by providing counselling and addressing parenting skills. Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-5pm (after hours appointments may possible on Mon & Thu) Contact: Adolescent Family Counselor Fees: Nil - Donations welcome Transport: Close to St Marys train station Disability Access: No (Up 1 flight of stairs, can arrange an office on the ground floor) Eligibility: From 10 to 18 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome - please contact for details Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling Phone: 4730 5100 (reception) Fax: 02 4730 5155 (general fax) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 62 Emergency Services Cranebrook Community Health Centre, cnr Borrowdale Way and Laycock St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 29, Cranebrook 2749 Service Description: Provides general counselling to individuals, children and families. Priority is given to domestic violence, child abuse, low risk suicide, recent trauma and postnatal depression. Emphasis is on brief intervention. Services available at the Cranebrook, Penrith, St Marys, St Clair, Springwood and Katoomba Community Health Centres. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (office), Mon-Fri 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm (intake service) Contact: 1800 222 608 (Centralised Intake Service for ALL new referrals), 02 4732 9485 (Intake fax) Fees: None Transport: Close to buses that leave from Penrith train station Disability Access: Yes (parking, ramps, accessible toilets) Languages spoken: Interpreter services can be arranged Web: www.police.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Assists with matters relating to domestic violence including applications for Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO). Fees: None Family Skills Program See Page 57 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) Phone: 4734 2512 Fax: 02 4734 3406 Governor Phillip Nursing Home Campus, Springfield Cottage, Glebe Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Aims to support staff and clients to reduce the health impact of violence, abuse and neglect. Provides treatment and counselling services for people affected by sexual assault and PANOC (Physical Abuse and Neglect of Children service). Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office), 24 hours (Crisis line) Contact: 02 4734 2000 (After hours - Nepean Hospital) Fees: None Transport: Close to buses (from Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor entry, toilets) Referral: Referral required for PANOC Services from DoCS or JIRT DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Phone: 4721 9444 (Reception) Fax: 02 4721 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service See Page 9 9426 Penrith Police Station, 317 High St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.police.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Assists with matters relating to domestic violence including applications for Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO). Hours: Mon, Tue Thu 7am-5pm Contact: 02 4721 956 Fees: None Disability Access: Yes Penrith Community Health Centre - Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service Phone: 1800 222 608 (Centralised Intake Service for ALL new referrals) Fax: 02 4732 9463 Penrith Community Health Centre, Soper Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 94, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides counselling with priority given to domestic violence, children at risk and postnatal depression. Emphasis is on brief intervention. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am12pm and 1pm-4pm (Intake) © January 2010 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Phone: 4733 9817 Fax: 02 4733 9811 Regentville Police Station, Jeanette St, Regentville 2745 Penrith City Council Community Directory 63 Emergency Services Contact: Intake Officer. Other phone: 02 4732 9400 (Penrith Community Health Centre) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) See Page 63 Penrith Women's Health Centre See Page 46 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service See Page 9 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc See Page 46 Crisis Counselling Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre See Page 52 Penrith Women’s Resource and Drop-In Centre See Page 46 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme See Page 47 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling See Page 62 Salvation Army Counselling Service Phone: 4731 1554 Fax: 02 4721 3471 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Suite 15, Lethbridge Court, cnr Castlereagh St and Lethbridge St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 588, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides personal, individual, family and relationship counselling for individuals, couples and families. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Tue 6:30pm9:30pm (By appointment) Contact: Secretary Sue Parnell Fees: Means tested Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access) Eligibility: From 5 years. Referral: self Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre See Page 42 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc See Page 46 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service Phone: 4731 3511 Fax: 02 4731 5924 30 Copeland St, Kingswood 2747 Email: Child Protection Centacare Penrith Family Support Service See Page 62
[email protected]. au Web: DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/gambling Service Description: Provides face-to-face counselling for problem gamblers and their families including financial counselling. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (by appointment only). Contact: Administration Officer Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: No (Home visits can be accommodated if needed) Eligibility: From 18 years. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 64 Emergency Services Volunteering: This organisation welcomes office work volunteers. Contact for further details. Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) See Page 63 Crisis Intervention Barnardos Penrith Centre Women's Drop in Centre See Page 27 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre See Page 42 St Vincent de Paul Society See Page 53 Barnardos Penrith Centre Temporary Family Care Program Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Disaster Services DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides temporary crisis DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 and planned respite care for children where families are experiencing stress or crisis. Aims to prevent entry of children to the substitute care system by ensuring adequate support and appropriate referrals are available to the family. Care is provided by registered foster carers. Hours: 24 hours (Pager), Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office) Contact: Program Manager. Other phone: 02 9963 2503 (Emergency/After hours) Fees: None Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Up to 12 years. Emergency Accommodation Cawarra Women's Refuge See Page 62 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre See Page 52 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre See Page 52 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling See Page 62 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service See Page 10 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc See Page 46 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Emergency Child Care DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 65 Emergency Services Emergency Material Aid Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service See Page 40 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House See Page 53 Westcare Community Services See Page 50 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys Phone: 9673 2395 Fax: 02 9673 2322 Westcare Op Shop See Page 50 40 Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 589, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.hillsong.com Service Description: Services provided: Emergency Medical Services Nepean Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment Phone: 4736 4715 Mail to: PO Box 754, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Conducts First Aid Emergency relief with EAPA (Energy vouchers) and emergency food parcels; Centrelink referred programs Personal Support Program (PSP) and Financial Case Management; Prisons ministry. Hours: 10am to 2pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler/Penrith Platypus Cruiser Phone: 4733 1274 Fax: 02 4733 3822 certificate courses over 2 days (or weekend courses). Provides First Aid at public functions and sporting events and assists Blood Bank at Nepean Hospital and talks to youth groups, scouts, guides, organisations, etc. Contact: Other phone: 0438 364 715; 02 4733 3220 (Bookings) Tench Avenue, Penrith 2751 Mail to: PO Box 1136, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanbelle.com.au Service Description: Nepean Belle is a wheelchair accessible paddlewheeler available for luncheon and dinner cruises. Friendly and helpful staff will assist aged or disabled. Morning, lunch or dinner cruise. 45 minutes from Sydney via M4. Gift vouchers are available Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (office) Contact: Helen & David Wakeling Fees: Ring for details Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible) Facilities: Penrith Platypus Cruises. Also have gift vouchers The Nepean Hospital Phone: 4734 2000 (Switch) Fax: 02 4734 2904 The Nepean Hospital, Somerset St (entry via Derby St), Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Web: Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc See Page 46 St Vincent de Paul Society See Page 53 www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/nepean/index.htm Service Description: Nepean Hospital is a 420bed major Referral Hospital. Services include maternity, gynaecology, neonatal intensive care, emergency, diagnostics, paediatric, surgical, intensive care, coronary care, rehabilitation and mental health. Also on the Nepean Hospital campus are a Tresillian Family Care Centre, Menopause Service, Nepean Cancer Care Centre, Diabetes Service and the Wentworth Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital of the University of Sydney for medical students and also provides nursing and allied health training for many other universities. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Information and Multimedia Services Fees: None © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 66 Emergency Services Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps, lifts, Domestic Violence Liaison Officer See Page 63 toilets) Languages spoken: Interpreter services St Marys Police Station Phone: 9677 7499 Fax: 02 9677 7411 38-42 Kings St, St Marys 2760 Web: www.police.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Use 000 for emergencies; use 131-444 to report minor offences, use 9677-5099 for other enquiries Eligibility: All available Volunteering: Nepean Hospital welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact 02 4734 3191 for further details. Fire Brigade Cumberland Rural Fire Service Phone: 4734 7777 Fax: 02 4732 1614 Sexual Assault Services Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) See Page 63 Training Centre, Lot 12, Florence St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 732, Penrith BC 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.comms.cumberlandrfs.org.au Service Description: Assists community at bush and rural fires, takes part in fire prevention. The Cumberland Zone incorporates the Rural Fire Districts of Blacktown, Fairfield and Penrith. Blacktown District includes Eastern Creek, Marsden Park, Plumpton, Schofields and Shanes Park Brigades. Contact: 000 - emergency; 1800 679 737 Bushfire Information Line Eligibility: Community Museum of Fire See Page 16 NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved Phone: 9623 1213 Fax: 02 9833 1453 38 Plasser Cres, St Marys 2760 Web: www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Assist community at fires, accidents, rescues, hazardous chemical incidents. Provide fire education & safety to the community. Hours: 24hr Contact: 000 for emergency Eligibility: Community Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer See Page 63 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 67 Government Government Federal Government Australian Taxation Office Phone: 13 2861 Local Government Aitken, Jim OAM, Councillor for South Ward - Mayor Phone: 0418 288 488, 4736 2888 Fax: 02 121-125 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1400, Penrith 2751 Web: www.ato.gov.au Service Description: Taxation matters. Contact: 13 28665 Business Tax Enquiries 4736 6588 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Bradbury, David, Member for Lindsay Phone: 4732 1801 Fax: 02 4732 1812 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: Mayor for Penrith City. Councillor for South Ward. cnr Woodriff St and Tindale St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 712, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.davidbradbury.com.au Service Description: Member of Federal Allison, Kaylene, Councillor for East Ward Phone: 0401 995 843 Fax: 02 9833 7651 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: House of Representatives, Lindsay Electorate and member of the Labor Party. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Centrelink Customer Service Centre See Page 21 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: East Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Ardill, Robert, Councillor for South Ward Phone: 0401 678 505 Fax: 02 4721 5140 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Centrelink Customer Service Centre See Page 40 Medicare - Penrith Office Phone: 132 011 Suite 260, Level 2, Westfield Penrith Shopping Centre, 585 High St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.medicareaustralia.gov.au Service Description: Medicare provides access to free treatment as a public (Medicare) patient in a public hospital. Medicare benefits are based on a schedule of fees set by the Commonwealth Government. Medicare offices provide processing of enrolment applications for Medicare cards, claim payments and Family assistance office service. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-12:30pm www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: South Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Crameri, Kevin OAM, Councillor for North Ward Phone: 0401 995 825, 4732 8104 Fax: 02 4777 5435 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: North Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Davies, Greg, Councillor for East Ward Phone: 0419 177 259 Fax: 02 9670 5083 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 68 Government Web: Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: East Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: East Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Davies, Mark, Councillor for South Ward Phone: 0416 085 597 Fax: 02 4733 7617 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Guillaume, Prue, Councillor for South Ward Phone: 0401 678 520 Fax: 02 4735 4326 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: South Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: South Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Davies, Tanya, Councillor for East Ward Phone: 0421 600 025 Fax: 02 4733 0496 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Malkoc, Marko, Councillor for East Ward Phone: 0401 678 512 Fax: 02 9623 1755 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: East Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: East Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Fowler, Ross OAM, Councillor for North Ward- Deputy Mayor Phone: 4722 3066 Fax: 02 4722 3077 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: McKeown, Karen, Councillor for South Ward Phone: 0401 995 945 Fax: 02 4735 7951 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: North Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Deputy Mayor for Penrith City. Contact: 0419 738 484 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: South Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Penrith City Council Rates Rebate Phone: 4732 7676 Fax: 02 4732 7958 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Goldfinch, Ben, Councillor for North Ward Phone: 0401 678 509 Fax: 02 4773 9598 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: North Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Greenow, Jackie, Councillor for East Ward Phone: 4732 8103, 0407 464 088 Fax: 02 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=404 9 Service Description: Pensioner Concession Card holders may be eligible for a rebate on rates. Contact Rates Section for details. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Penrith City Council Phone: 4732 7777 Fax: 02 4732 7958 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 9833 4697 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
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[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Council is responsible for Bradbury, David, Member for Lindsay See Page 68 the administration of a number of regulations, which relate to buildings, land development, governance, planning, public health and safety issues etc. Council also provides a large range of services including: children’s’ services, library services, recreational services etc. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Disability Access: Yes Paluzzano, Karyn, State Member for Penrith Phone: 4722 8660 Fax: 02 4731 4782 Presdee, Kath, Councillor for North Ward Phone: 0401 678 508 Fax: 02 4729 3278 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: North Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Shop 11, Spotlight Centre, Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4368, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.karynpaluzzano.com.au Service Description: Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the Penrith Electorate, Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Education and Training and member of the Australian Labor Party. JP services available. Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am-1pm & 2pm-4:30pm. Fri 8:30am-12noon Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry Phone: 9833 1122 Fax: 02 9623 1185 Thain, John, Councillor for North Ward Phone: 9623 3246, 0411 427 812 Fax: 02 9623 3246 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=339 Service Description: North Ward Councillor for Penrith City Council. Members of Parliament Beamer, Diane, State Member for Mulgoa Phone: 9833 2913 Fax: 02 9833 4063 1/159 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 372, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Member of the NSW Shop 12,, 82 Victoria St, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au Service Description: State Government matters & J.P. services. Electorate covers Agnes Banks, Berkshire Pk, Bligh Pk, Cambridge Gdns, Cambridge Pk, Castlereagh, Clarendon, Cornwallis, Emerton, Lethbridge Pk, Llandilo, Londonderry. Nth St Marys, Richmond, South Windsor, Tregear, Werrington, Werrington Downs, Werrington County, Whalan, Windsor Downs and Yarramundi and Hobartville also parts of Kingswood, Cranebrook, Mt Druitt, St Marys. Area: 250.23sq km. Hours: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm Disability Access: Yes State Government Beamer, Diane, State Member for Mulgoa See Page 70 Legislative Assembly for the Mulgoa Electorate and member of the Australian Labor Party. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Phone: 1300 135 399 Fax: 02 4731 2969 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 70 Government Ground Floor, Government Office Building, cnr Belmore St and Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 988, Penrith 2751 Web: www.cttt.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides an independent resolution forum for disputes relating to home building, residential parks, motor vehicle, retirement villages, tenancy, general, strata and community schemes and commercial issues. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: 02 4725 3000 (Penrith Office) Fees: Contact for details DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 NSW Department of Education and Training - Western Sydney Region See Page 59 Office of Industrial Relations Contact Centre Phone: 131 628 2-6 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4004, Penrith 2750 Web: www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au Service Description: The Office of Industrial Relations works with employees, employers and their representatives to facilitate equitable, innovative and productive workplace relations. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Paluzzano, Karyn, State Member for Penrith See Page 70 Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry See Page 70 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre See Page 48 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 71 Health Health Death and Dying Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group Phone: 4734 2140 (page 17331) Fax: 02 4734 working to raise awareness, provide information, and helping to reduce the impact of suicide in the community. Hours: Meet monthly (3rd Wed at 6.30pm Penrith Bowling Club) 3478 Meetings held at: Nepean Hospital, Parker St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Social Work Department, Nepean Hospital, PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Buds and Blooms is for families who have experienced loss through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, termination, still birth, failed IVS, neonatal or infant death. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm (Social Worker). Group meets 10am-12pm on the 2nd Friday of each month Contact: Social Worker Women's and Children's Team Fees: No fee to attend group, charge for parking in hospital grounds Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, lift, toilet) Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster Phone: 4734 3500 Fax: 02 4734 2330 Governor Phillip Nursing Home See Page 6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services See Page 7 Nepean Cancer Care Centre, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides a multidisciplinary palliative care service for hospital inpatients and outpatients, at clinics in Kingswood, Windsor and Katoomba and at home, aged care facilities and other institutions. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am4:30pm (Intake Service) Contact: Other phone: 1800 013 101 (Centralised Intake Service for all new referrals) Fees: Medical fees are bulk-billed Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor entry, toilets) Eligibility: Patients suffering a life-limiting illness Referral: Required from Doctor Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group Phone: 8922 9095 Mail to: PO Box 646, Penrith 2750 Service Description: A support group for Disabilities ADHC Specialist Services Team Phone: 4734 9400 (Penrith ADHC Office) Fax: families bereaved by the loss of a loved one to suicide. Hours: Meets monthly - contact for details Penrith Suicide Prevention and Support Network Phone: 8922 9095 Mail to: PO Box 646, Penrith 2750 Service Description: The Network is an independent community based committee Penrith City Council 02 4734 9402 Ground Floor, 295 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1118, Penrith BC 2751 Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Team of psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and behaviour intervention specialists assisting people with intellectual disabilities and high support needs. Community Directory © January 2010 72 Health Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 02 9841 9355 (Information, Referral and Intake Centre at Parramatta) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (parking, ramp, lift, toilet) Eligibility: Children who have developmental delay or intellectual disability Referral: Contact Information, Referral and Intake Centre for details on accessing services for the Metro North Region of DADHC Australian Hearing See Page 21 Service Description: Provides vacation care for school age children with moderate to high support needs living at home. Access is more appropriate for children attending special support schools. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (closed 1pm-2pm) Contact: Disability Support Services Program Manager Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Moderate to severe disability. From 5 to 18 years. Referral: Assessment required. Contact Intake Worker for details Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for details. Barnardos Penrith Centre Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Barnardos Penrith Centre Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides a centre-based, recreational activity program that provides regular quality respite for children who have a disability with moderate to high support needs. Hours: Sat 9am-12pm (During school terms only) Contact: Disability Services Program Manager Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: The child must be attending school and living at home with their family. From 5 to 12 years. Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for details Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Provides recreation and leisure activities for school age children with moderate to high support needs. Focuses on community access. Sat 10am-3pm (during school terms only) Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (closed 1pm-2pm) Contact: Program Manager Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to buses (route 786) Disability Access: Yes (parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Must be attending school and living at home with their family. From 13 to 18 years. Referral: Assessment required. Contact Intake Worker for details. Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. Barnardos Penrith Centre See Page 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre Vacation Care (Disability Specific) Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 Breakthru Employment Solutions Phone: 4722 6383 Fax: 02 4722 6785 Suite 201, 148 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4322, Penrith plaza 2750 Web: www.breakthru.org.au Service Description: Locates suitable positions in open employment for people with an intellectual disability. Also provides ongoing on-site support. Appointments can also be © January 2010 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Penrith City Council Community Directory 73 Health arranged at the Parramatta office on request if the Penrith Office is unsuitable. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Training Manager Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet, lift) Eligibility: From 15 years. Castlereagh Learning Services See Page 56 Cherrywood Village See Page 9 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE See Page 41 workers and community nurses. Can arrange access to speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Also has an early intervention program for children. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Information, Referral and Intake Centre Ph: 02 9841 9350 Fees: Nil Transport: 15min walk from Penrith train station, buses from train station Disability Access: Yes (parking - must book in advance, accessible toilets) Referral: Referral required through the Information, Referral and Intake Centre Languages spoken: Interpreter can be arranged Volunteering: Volunteers not accepted Governor Phillip Nursing Home See Page 6 KU Starting Points Family Program Phone: 0428 380 031 c\- Penrith Preschool, 27 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood 2747 Web: www.ku.com.au Service Description: Family program for children 0 - 6 years of age with a disability or who are developmentally delayed. Service includes home visits, telephone support and supported playgroup at Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre each Thursday and at Glenmore Park (Surveyors Creek Neighbourhood Centre) on Wednesday Hours: Wed, Thu 9:30am-12noon and home visits (by appointment) Contact: Bernadette Mitchell - Coordinator Fees: Gold coin donation. Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc Phone: 4722 2155 Fax: 02 4722 2279 Suite 6, 308 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides a brokerage respite service for people with a disability who have high and/or complex support needs. Respite can be in-home or Community-based. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Contact: Manager, Respite Co-ordinator or Respite Planners Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking at rear, ramp at front entrance) Eligibility: Up to 64 years. Kurrambee School See Page 58 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care Phone: 4734 9400 Fax: 02 4734 9402 Lifestart Nepean See Page 59 Ground Floor, 295 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1118, Penrith BC 2751 Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and diagnosis, behaviour intervention and support, case management, therapy services and referrals to adults with an intellectual disability. Staff include psychologists, behaviour programmers, community workers, social Low Vision Group Phone: 4731 1380 Fax: 02 4731 4440 Suite G03, Community Connection Bldg, 114116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Provides news on tape to low vision people in the local area. Contact: Co-ordinator Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 74 Health Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lifts, toilet) Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan See Page 5 Mail to: PO Box 370, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pushandpower.org.au Service Description: Sporting Association for National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region See Page 60 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service See Page 58 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc See Page 10 people in manual and electric wheelchairs. Offers wheelchair rugby league and soccer. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Office) Fees: Membership $15 per year Transport: Game venue is close to trains (Mt Druitt station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets available at game venue) Eligibility: People with a physical disability. From 9 years. Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program Phone: 4734 3246 Fax: 02 4734 2698 The Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Penrith 2751 Mail to: c/- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nepean Hospital, PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Aims to identify babies born with significant hearing loss and introduce them to appropriate services as soon as possible. Provides hearing screening to all newborn babies while in hospital as soon as possible after birth. If this is not possible, screening is provided as an outpatient. Hours: Variable Contact: Manager Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Eligibility: Newborn babies Languages spoken: Interpreter services on request. Literature available in a variety of community languages Nepean Options See Page 44 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support See Page 45 Nova Employment - Head Office See Page 45 Nova Employment and Training Phone: 4721 3335 Fax: 02 4721 3992 Shop 4-8 Elizabeth Arcade, 451 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 448, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.novaemployment.com.au Service Description: Assists young people with a mild to moderate intellectual disability in locating and obtaining open award-wage employment. Nova also provides a support program once clients are in employment Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Contact: Branch Manager Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 16 to 26 years. Referral: Referral required. Contact for details Obley Education Centre See Page 56 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc See Page 34 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc Phone: 0439 583 249 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 75 Health Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean Phone: 9623 4173 18 Samuel Marsden Rd, Orchard Hills 2748 Mail to: PO Box 862, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides therapeutic horse riding and associated activities for people with disabilities. Hours: Tue 5-6pm, Sat 8:30am-2:30pm Contact: Secretary Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Toilets) Eligibility: From 2 years. Referral: Medical and parental consent required. Contact for details Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. Thorndale Cottages See Page 8 Thorndale Foundation Limited Phone: 9912 7800 Fax: 02 9623 8305 181A Queen St (Cnr Crana St), St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 122, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.thorndale.org.au Service Description: Provides a range of support services for adults with intellectual disability. Thorndale has a disability Enterprise in St Marys providing supported employment, supported accommodation at Orchard Hills and day programs in Penrith. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Service Co-ordinator Fees: On application Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) Disability Access: Yes (Ramps) Eligibility: Adults with a disability Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance with driving and client support. Contact for further details RTA Mobility Parking Scheme See Page 35 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) Phone: 4734 9400 (Office) Fax: 02 4734 9402 Ground Floor, 295 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1118, Penrith BC 2751 Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides therapy, casework and behaviour intervention services for school aged children where there is concern for developmental delay in two or more areas. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 02 9895 8659 (Information, Referral and Intake Centre) Jane Soper Occupational Therapist Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, shower, toilet) Eligibility: Up to 18 years. Referral: Referral required. Contact Information, Referral and Intake Centre for details Vision Impaired Support Group Phone: 4735 4658 Meetings held at: Community Connection Building, Suite 107, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Provides support, information and social opportunities for people with vision impairment. Also offers basic computer training. Hours: Group meets 3rd Wed of each month. Contact for further details Contact: President Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, toilets) Western Sydney Institute of TAFE - Support Services for Students with Disabilities See Page 60 Working Options Phone: 9834 6244 Fax: 02 9834 6354 279-295 Mamre Rd, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 3101, St Marys South 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.abilityoptions.org.au Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre See Page 47 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 76 Health Service Description: Provides supported Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor access, employment in a commercial nursery for adults with disabilities. Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-4pm, Fri 7:30am2pm Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Toilet) Eligibility: On DSP toilets) Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean Phone: 4734 1333 Fax: 02 4734 3145 Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides drug and alcohol counselling, consultation and liaison on drug and alcohol issues including drugs in pregnancy. Also operates medical specialist outpatient clinics, 15 bed inpatient detoxification unit and outpatient based detoxification programs. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Other phone: 02 4734 2129 Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Toilet) Eligibility: Assessment required. Contact for further details. From 12 years. Diseases and Medical Conditions Al Anon Family Groups See Page 51 Arthritis Foundation of NSW Penrith Branch See Page 39 BCS Community Care - Penrith Phone: 4702 1100 Fax: 02 4702 1199 Suite 2003, Level 2, Borec House, 21-23 Station St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bcs.org.au Service Description: Provides in-home, planned respite for carers of people with dementia. Other services include personal care, domestic assistance and flexible respite. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Fees: For some services - contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible, Lift, toilet) Eligibility: Carer of a person with dementia Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean Phone: 4734 2129 Fax: 02 4734 3145 Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides counselling for individuals concerned about a drug problem. Group work is available on demand (e.g. quit smoking, cannabis cessation, controlled drinking). Also provides inpatient and ambulatory detox services and aims to increase community awareness through prevention projects. Hours: 24 hours (Intake), Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Counsellors) Contact: Intake Officer. Other phone: 02 4734 1333 (Intake Line) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor access, toilets) Eligibility: Inpatient detox service is available to anyone in NSW, all other services are for residents of Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith LGA's only Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc See Page 62 Carers Allowance Phone: 132 717 Centrelink, 598 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: Locked bag 3, Regents Park BC 2143 Service Description: Carers Allowance benefit is a fortnightly allowance for those caring for a person who is very frail, has severe dementia, a long term illness, or a disability. Carers allowance is also paid to children under 16 who need daily care and adults. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Fees: None Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 77 Health Continence Service See Page 40 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling See Page 62 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services See Page 7 Life Education NSW See Page 42 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre See Page 42 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE See Page 41 Low Vision Group See Page 74 Edinglassie Lodge See Page 6 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) Phone: 4732 2388 Fax: 02 4731 4561 Family Skills Program See Page 57 Glebe Cottage Phone: 4734 3942 Governor Phillip Campus, cnr Glebe Pl and King St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- Stream of Chronic and Complex Care, PO Box 126, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Day care centre for people with dementia who may normally be excluded from other such centres because of special needs. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:30pm (Day Centre), Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office) Contact: Other phone: Governor Phillip Campus 02 4734 3934; Intake Officer and Referrals 1800 013 101 Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet) Eligibility: From 65 years. Referral: Assessment required by Aged Care Assessment Team, Geriatrician or Psychogeriatrician Borec House, Level 3, 29-57 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4155, Penrith Plaza 2750 Service Description: Provides assessment and therapy services for children, adolescents and families referred by other services for secondary specialist intervention. Early intervention for children who have parents with a mental illness, young people with psychotic disorders, and adolescent depression and anxiety. Also coordinates the Wentworth Youth Suicide Prevention Project. Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am- 5pm Contact: Team Leader. Other phone: 1800 650 749 (referral intake) Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Lift) Eligibility: From 5 to 20 years. Referral: Referral required. Contact for details. Languages spoken: Spanish, Urdu MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic See Page 10 Governor Phillip Nursing Home See Page 6 Nepean Blood Bank Donor Centre Phone: 4722 7600 Abcoe Centre, Unit 9, 69 York Rd, Jamisontown 2750 Mail to: Australian Red Cross Blood Service NSW Head Office, 153 Clarence St, Sydney 2000 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.arcbs.redcross.org.au Service Description: Blood collection service. Plasma collection service. Autologous blood collection and Bone marrow register. GROW NSW See Page 51 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) See Page 63 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 78 Health Hours: Tue 8:30am-4pm, Wed 10:30am-6pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm, Alternate Sat 8am-3pm Contact: Other phone: 02 4734 3130 (Nursing Unit Manager), 131 495 (Call Centre) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ground floor entry) Eligibility: Men and women in good health. From 16 to 70 years. Languages spoken: Interpreters available Australian Lung Foundation on the phone number listed above. Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services Phone: 4734 2507 Fax: 02 4734 2620 Nepean Hospital, The Court Building, Derby St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides free and confidential diagnostic, treatment, counselling and education services to anyone concerned with sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, sexuality, sexual difficulty and contraceptive advice. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Office), Mon 128pm, Tue 9am-4pm, Thu 9am-4:30pm (Clinic) Contact: Clinical Manager Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor entry) Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc See Page 43 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc Phone: 4733 7200 Fax: 02 4733 7211 6 Jeanette St, Regentville 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Delivers chilled and frozen meals to the frail aged and younger people with disabilities, also provides centre based meals for specific groups. Meals are also available for people with special dietary requirements for example diabetic, low fat, low salt, pureed and vegetarian. Also provides centre-based daycare on Thursdays, social support including monthly outings, and transport. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-1:30pm Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (ramp, accessible toilet) Eligibility: Contact for details Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteers to assist with delivering meals. Contact for details. Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. See Page 44 Obley Education Centre See Page 56 Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes Phone: 4734 3974 Fax: 02 4734 3979 Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides support and information via telephone and meetings for parents and carers of children with diabetes. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 02 4736 4805, 02 4735 3952 Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses (routes 789, 790) Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access, lifts) Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant See Page 7 Nepean Options See Page 44 Nepean Puffers and Wheezers Phone: 1800 654 301 Web: www.lungfoundation.com.au Service Description: Support group for people Parkinsons NSW Nepean Support Group Phone: 9670 5093 (Joe Golding - President) Fax: 02 9834 6758 with a variety of lung conditions. For details of meeting location and times please contact the Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 79 Health Meetings held: St Marys Community Centre, cnr Great Western Highway and Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: c/- 10 Naoli Place, St Clair 2759 Web: www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au Service Description: Provides support to people living with Parkinson’s Disease, their carers and families through shared experiences, information and education, social activities and friendship. Service Description: Support group for people who have had polio. Hours: Group meets 3rd Mon of each month 11am-1pm (from February to November only) Contact: Other phone: 02 9890 0946 (Post Polio Network) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilets available at meeting venue) Project Elizabeth Phone: 4721 5331 Fax: 02 4731 4697 St Nicholas of Myra School grounds, Higgins St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 311, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides counselling and support for women who are pregnant, parents who are in need of support with children 0-3 years and family or friends of a woman who is pregnant who they have concerns about. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Program Assistant Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: No (But home visits available) Pendragons Abreast Phone: 0416 892 013 Gate A, Sydney International Regatta Centre, Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- 20 Highview Ave, Faulconbridge 2776 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.dragonsabreast.com.au Service Description: Fun dragon boat racing group for breast cancer survivors. Hours: Contact for details of training times Contact: Chairperson Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Toilets) Penrith Community Health Centre - Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service See Page 63 Regeneration Phone: 4739 4928 Meetings held at: Parish Hall, St Nicholas' Catholic Church, 326 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- 12 Cherrywood Ave, Mt Riverview 2774 Service Description: Support group for people suffering any form of addiction. Meetings also held at the Baptist Church, King St Glenbrook. Hours: 24 hours (Phone contact). Group meets every Tue 7:30pm (Glenbrook) and Thu 8pm-10pm (Penrith) Contact: Co-ordinator. Other phone: 02 4739 3974 Fees: None Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group See Page 72 Penrith Suicide Prevention and Support Network See Page 72 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme See Page 47 Post Polio Support Group Phone: 9688 3135 (Convenor) Rehabilitation Workshop See Page 58 Meets: Kingswood Community Health Centre, cnr Bringelly Rd and Baden Powell Av, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: c/- PO Box 2799, North Parramatta 1750 Web: www.post-polionetwork.org.au RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme See Page 35 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 80 Health Salvation Army Counselling Service See Page 64 Health Care Practitioners and Disciplines ADHC Specialist Services Team See Page 72 SMART Recovery Penrith See Page 51 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) See Page 47 Advantage Psychology Phone: 9623 0270 Fax: 02 9623 4166 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre See Page 47 Sydney West Diabetes Service Phone: 4734 3974 Fax: 02 4734 3979 Nepean Hospital, Diabetes Service, Level 3, West Block, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides education, management and stabilisation to people with diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose tests and diabetes in pregnancy. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: 02 4734 2000 (Switch) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes The Warehouse See Page 49 Vision Impaired Support Group See Page 76 Suite 2a Astley Centre, Cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Hwy, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.advantagepsychology.com.au Service Description: Advantage Psychology provides a range of psychological assessment and treatment services for Children, Adolescents and Adults. Counselling is provided by experienced and university trained professional psychologists. We also provide counselling services to Worker's Compensation clients and can conduct psychological testing and career counselling. We also provide group therapy for chronic pain management, post natal depression and children with anxiety. We can see clients privately, or with a referral from their treating doctor, paediatrician or psychiatrist. For clients with a special GP referral, there is an initial fee and we bulk bill for 6 appointments. Private health insurance rebates may apply. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6:30pm Contact: Receptionist Transport: Plenty of parking and access to public transport Disability Access: Yes (Disabled car park, ramp and room access) Wentworth Young People’s Program See Page 11 Audioclinic Phone: 4722 2704 Fax: 02 4722 2705 Shop 5, Spotlight Centre, Station St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.audioclinic.com.au Service Description: Provides hearing services for adults including hearing tests and evaluation, personal fitting program, on-going rehabilitation and support, hearing aid repairs and adjustments, batteries and accessories. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Disability Access: Yes (no steps) Wesley Gambling Counselling Service See Page 64 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc See Page 26 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE - Support Services for Students with Disabilities See Page 60 Penrith City Council Australian Hearing See Page 21 © January 2010 Community Directory 81 Health Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group See Page 72 Lifestart Nepean See Page 59 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean See Page 77 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) See Page 78 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic See Page 10 Chiropractors Association of Australia - NSW Ltd See Page 40 NADO Inc - Out and About Program See Page 57 Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital Phone: 4734 3898 (Reception) Fax: 02 4734 Nepean Dental Health Clinic Phone: 4734 2387, 9623 9942 Fax: 02 4734 3976 Governor Phillip Campus, Glebe Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 126, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides adult day care, diversional therapy, podiatry, clinics for geriatric rehabilitation and amputee and prosthetic review. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Office), 10am2:30pm (Day Hospital) Contact: Other phone: 02 4734 3940 (Coordinator Day Centre), 1800 013 101 (Centralised Intake Service for all new referrals) for podiatry, geriatrician clinics, day centre, socialisation, community nursing. Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramps, toilets) Eligibility: Frail aged people including those with chronic and complex needs and people aged 65+ with disabilities. Contact for details Referral: Must go through INTAKE. 2043 Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides free dental treatment to Pension and Health Care Card holders and to children through the Child Priority Oral Health Program. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm Contact: Other phone: 1300 739 949 or 02 9845 6766 (Call Centre) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Service available to children and to adults who are holders of a health care card, pensioner concession card Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service See Page 58 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care See Page 74 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program See Page 75 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility See Page 6 Penrith Women's Health Centre See Page 46 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services See Page 7 Population Health Phone: 4734 2022 Fax: 02 4734 3300 Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 82 Health Service Description: Responsible for surveillance and public health actions in the areas of communicable disease, immunisation and environmental health. Also provides advice and support for health promotion activities. Monitors the population's health status and supports programs to improve population health. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Administration Officer. Other phone: 02 4734 2000 (Reception) Fees: For some services Disability Access: Yes specialists; Psychologist (Link Project).Other Services Available: access to a Dietitian; access to a Drug and Alcohol Worker; Youth Employment Skills (YES) Health Assessment. Hours: Wed 1:30pm-3:30pm, Tue 3pm-5pm, Fri 12:30pm-2:30pm Contact: Youth Health Project Officer Fees: Service provided under Medicare Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 8 to 25 years. Health Centres and Facilities Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean See Page 77 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre See Page 35 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) See Page 76 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean See Page 77 Centrecare Pharmacy Phone: 9623 1022 Fax: 02 9623 1022 68 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Service Description: Stocks crutches and walking sticks. Free prescription home delivery service available to regular local customers on request. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre See Page 47 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith Phone: 4734 3921 Fax: 02 4734 3846 Glebe Place, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 126, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Nursing Home Services which includes long term care. Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4.30pm Fees: Day hospital catering fee, respite fee, daily charge for nursing home Disability Access: Yes (accessible) Referral: anyone can refer to the service through the ACAT team Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook Phone: 4730 5100 Fax: 02 4730 5155 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, cnr Laycock St and Barrowdale Way, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 29, Cranebrook 2749 Service Description: Provides Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for children. Has emphasis on early intervention. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am4pm (Referrals) Contact: Intake officer 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL referrals) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) Eligibility: Up to 8 years. The Junction Youth Health Medical Service Phone: 4731 8017 Fax: 02 4731 8055 cnr Henry St and Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 903, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Description: The following services are available: General Medical Care; Contraception advice; Pregnancy tests; Sexual health advice; Advice on drug & Alcohol issues; Mental Health; Referrals to Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 83 Health Languages spoken: Access to interpreter service Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith Phone: 4732 9400 (Reception) Fax: 02 4732 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys Phone: 9833 6800 (Reception) Fax: 02 9833 6801 St Marys Community Health Centre, cnr East Lane and Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Service Description: Provides Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment. Has emphasis on early intervention for children. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am4pm (Referrals) Contact: Intake officer 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL referrals) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) Eligibility: Up to 8 years. Languages spoken: Access to interpreter service 9463 Penrith Community Health Centre, Soper Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 94, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for children. Has emphasis on early intervention. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am4pm (Referrals) Contact: Intake officer 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL referrals) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) Eligibility: Up to 8 years. Languages spoken: Access to interpreter service Continence Service See Page 40 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair Phone: 9834 0500 Fax: 02 9834 0569 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym See Page 29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre See Page 29 St Clair Community Health Centre, Botany Lane, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 145, St Clair 2759 Service Description: Provides Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for children. Has emphasis on early intervention. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am4pm (Referrals) Contact: Intake officer 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL referrals) Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) Eligibility: Up to 8 years. Languages spoken: Access to interpreter service Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling See Page 62 Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital See Page 82 Governor Phillip Nursing Home See Page 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility See Page 6 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 84 Health Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services See Page 7 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service See Page 44 Multicultural Health Network See Page 22 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service See Page 58 Nepean Dental Health Clinic See Page 82 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant See Page 7 Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service Phone: 4734 2826 Fax: 02 4734 3478 Nepean Hospital, Level3, West Block, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides short term community-based care for patients discharged from a public hospital. Hours: Daily 7am-5pm Contact: Nurse Unit Manager Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access, lift) Referral: Required from hospital staff Volunteering: hospital Nepean Hospital - Client Liaison Unit Phone: 4734 3174 Fax: 02 4734 4233 Nepean Hospital, Ground Floor, North Block, Somerset St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides a neutral contact person (on staff) at the Nepean Hospital for those wishing to lodge complaints about the hospital. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Contact: Client Liaison Officer. Other phone: 02 4734 2286, 02 4734 2000 (Switch) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking) Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services See Page 79 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service Phone: 4734 2000 (Switch) Fax: 02 4734 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program See Page 75 3590 Nepean Hospital, Level 2, Somerset St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Assesses, plans and coordinates ongoing care for patients, families or carers by linking them with appropriate community services. Oversees the provision of home oxygen supplies. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm Contact: Clinical Nurse Consultant or Continuing Care Co-ordinator Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Lift, toilet & parking) Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Phone: 4734 4800 Fax: 02 4734 4812 Lemongrove Community Health Centre, Cnr King St and Glebe Pl, Lemongrove 2750 Mail to: PO Box 504, Kingswood 2747 Service Description: Multi-disciplinary team assisting the elderly, their families and carers to make informed decisions about housing and the level of care required, whether at home with community support, in a supported residential service, an aged hostel or nursing home. People with disabilities also eligible for assessment services in some circumstances. Interpreters arranged, if required. © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 85 Health Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: 1800 013 101 (intake) Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team Phone: 4732 9450 Fax: 02 4732 9442 Penrith Community Health Centre, Soper Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 94, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides comprehensive co-ordinated care for people with mental disorders. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: 1800 650 749 (ACCESS Team for all new referrals) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilet) Eligibility: From 18 years. Referral: All referrals must be through the ACCESS Team on telephone: 1800 650 749 Service Description: Point of entry for Sydney West Area Mental Health Services. Prospective clients are assessed and referred to appropriate services. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Intake Officer Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor assessment facility.) Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program See Page 5 Penrith Women's Health Centre See Page 46 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 Penrith Community Health Centre - Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service See Page 63 St Clair Community Health Centre - Aged and Disabled Centre Phone: 9834 0520, 1800 013 101 (Centralised Intake Service for all new referrals) Fax: 02 9834 0569 Botany Lane, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 145, St Clair 2759 Service Description: Day care program providing care and activities for frail aged and disabled people including those from CALD backgrounds. Transport is provided. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office), Mon-Fri 10am-2pm (Day Care Program), Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm (Intake Service) Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) Disability Access: Yes (parking, toilet) Eligibility: From 65 years. Referral: Anyone may refer Languages spoken: Interpreters can be arranged Volunteering: Volunteers welcome Penrith Community Health Centre Phone: 4732 9400 (Reception) Fax: 02 4732 9463 Soper Pl, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 94, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides a range of community health services. Individual teams and services have separate records in this database. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (Office), Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm (Referrals) Contact: Other phone: 1800 222 608 (Centralised Intake Service for ALL new referrals) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) Languages spoken: Interpreter services can be arranged Facilities: Facilities not for commercial use. Must have a health related focus, St Clair Community Health Centre - Playgym Phone: 9834 0500 (Switch) Fax: 02 9834 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team Phone: 1800 650 749 (ACCESS for all new referrals) Fax: 02 4734 3614 Nepean Hospital, Barber Av, Penrith 2751 Penrith City Council 0569 St Clair Community Health Centre, Botany Lane, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 145, St Clair 2759 Service Description: Provides a gross and fine motor skills program. It is essential that Community Directory © January 2010 86 Health parents join in, supervise and help their child during the program. Hours: Sessions run Tue 10am, 11am and 12pm Contact: Intake officer 1800 222 608 (Centralised Referral Service for ALL referrals) Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, entry, toilet) Eligibility: To attend program child must be walking. From 2 to 5 years. Sydney West Diabetes Service See Page 81 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster See Page 72 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service See Page 83 St Clair Community Health Centre See Page 35 The Nepean Hospital See Page 66 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team Phone: 9833 4307 Fax: 02 9833 4376 The Warehouse See Page 49 38 Gidley St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 466, St Marys 1790 Service Description: Multidisciplinary team providing treatment, education and support to people with mental health problems. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Team Leader. Other phone: 1800 650 749 (ACCESS team for all new referrals) Fees: None Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Ramp) Eligibility: From 18 to 65 years. Referral: Referral required. Contact for details Medical Procedures and Therapies ADHC Specialist Services Team See Page 72 Chiropractors Association of Australia - NSW Ltd See Page 40 Continence Service See Page 40 St Marys Community Health Centre Phone: 9833 6800 (Reception) Fax: 02 9833 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care See Page 74 6801 cnr East Lane and Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Service Description: Provides a range of community health services. Individual teams and services have separate records in this database. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 1800 222 608 (Centralised Intake Service for ALL new referrals) Transport: Close to trains (St Marys station) and buses Disability Access: Yes (Ramp) Immunisation Clinics for Children Phone: 4732 7616 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Immunisation clinics for St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre See Page 7 all childhood vaccinations forming part of the National Immunisation Schedule including Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Meningitis. Penrith Clinic: Library Theatrette, Penrith City Council Civic Centre, 601 High Street Penrith (Next to Penrith Plaza ), St Marys Clinic: St Marys Community Health Centre, 40 Phillip Street St Marys (Gidley St. entrance to clinic & carpark). Hours: 4 times per month - contact for details Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 87 Health Lifestart Nepean See Page 59 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre See Page 47 Marie Stopes International Phone: 4736 8700 Fax: 02 4736 7751 33 Santley Cr, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 367, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.mariestopes.com.au Service Description: Provides a range of services relating to family planning (including vasectomy) and pregnancy termination. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (Office) Contact: FREECALL 1800 003 707 Fees: Contact for details Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) SPYNS Inc See Page 25 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre See Page 49 Other Health Services Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre Phone: 4731 8399 396 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.anglicare.org.au Service Description: The Nepean Anglicare Community Care Centre provides various community care programs, including the Commonwealth Carer Respite and Carelink Centre, the Mental Health Respite Program, a range of case management programs and Families NSW Early Intervention. Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) See Page 78 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic See Page 10 NADO Inc - Out and About Program See Page 57 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service See Page 58 Barnardos Penrith Centre ADAPT Youth Program See Page 39 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services See Page 79 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service See Page 40 Blissful Babies See Page 40 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support See Page 45 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre See Page 52 Rehabilitation Workshop See Page 58 CRS Australia - Penrith Phone: 4723 7711, 1800 277 277 Fax: 02 4723 7710 Level 1, 95 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 974, Penrith 2751 Email: School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) See Page 76 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) See Page 47
[email protected]. au Web: www.crsaustralia.gov.au Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 88 Health Service Description: Provides vocational rehabilitation services to people with an injury, disability or health condition to benefit their quality of life and to help them get or keep a job. Assist people with a wide range of conditions covering physical, psychological and sensory conditions. Provides government funded vocational rehabilitation services for people on income support; similar services to insurers and brokers for people on Workers Compensation. Also provides services to employers to help them find the right person for their job vacancy and services to employers to maintain workplace safety. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Lift) Eligibility: From 14 to 65 years. Referral: Contact for details Languages spoken: Interpreters can be arranged Service Description: Provides information and support for families with twins, triplets and multiple births. Contact: President Nepean Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment See Page 66 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services See Page 79 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service See Page 10 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program See Page 75 Family Skills Program See Page 57 Spyns Emu Community Project See Page 25 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys See Page 31 SPYNS Inc See Page 25 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team See Page 87 Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd Phone: 4721 5068 Fax: 02 4731 1174 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program See Page 48 Suite 28, 541 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.health.org.au Service Description: Non-profit organization dedicated to the principle of healthy lifestyle. Organise demonstrations and classes nutrition and natural foods including vegetarian cooking, including talks to community groups. Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri. Contact: Health Director Fees: Membership $25 per year, $30 per year for family, $48 for 2 years and $70 for 3 years. Sydney West Diabetes Service See Page 81 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster See Page 72 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre See Page 49 Nepean Multiple Birth Association Phone: 0422 333 115 Fax: 02 4777 4623 Mail to: PO Box 213, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nmba.amba.org.au Wentworth Young People’s Program See Page 11 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc See Page 26 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 89 Health Young Parents Network Phone: 9623 9199 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: A social work service for young parents, parents-to-be, or young people at risk of pregnancy under 25 years of age. The service provides counselling and support, information and referral, advocacy and group programs. Free childcare available. Hours: Mondays (Penrith), Thursdays (Windsor), Wednesdays (St Marys) from 10am - 12noon Fees: Free and Confidential Eligibility: Young adults up to 25 years of age Referral: Self referral directly to service or referral from a service provider. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 90 Income and Employment Income and Employment All Trades Group Training See Page 23 Languages spoken: Information resources are available on the website in a variety of languages Australian Taxation Office See Page 68 CRS Australia - Penrith See Page 88 Break Thru Employment Solutions Phone: 8805 9800 Fax: 02 8805 9805 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 166 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 473, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.btp.com.au Service Description: Employment services assisting and placing those job seekers who are most disadvantaged and have experienced long term unemployment. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm Enterpraise Phone: 4721 8187 Fax: 02 4721 1892 Breakthru Employment Solutions See Page 73 Carers Allowance See Page 77 Centrelink Customer Service Centre See Page 21 123 Evan St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.pra.org.au Service Description: Community organisation that promotes return to work for people with psychiatric disabilities. Provides supported employment (cleaning and yard maintenance), social recreational programs Westclub 02 4721 1190, for people recovering from mental illness and respite for carers 02 4721 3658 of people with psychiatric disability. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ground level access) Job Quest Youth Programs Phone: 4731 4400 Fax: 02 4721 7610 Suite 101, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 58, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.jobquest.org.au Service Description: Various youth programs, including those designed to provide assistance to young people aged 13 to 19 to make a successful transition through to the completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately to further education, training and employment. Services provided are based on individual needs. May include workshops and individual sessions aimed at young people’s personal barriers, ongoing support and assistance and referrals to other services. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 13 to 19 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome. Centrelink Customer Service Centre See Page 40 Child Support Agency Phone: 131 272 (General Enquiries) 598 High St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.csa.gov.au Service Description: Acts as a collection agency for child maintenance payments. Administers the Child Support Scheme and helps separated parents take responsibility for the financial support of their children. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:45pm Contact: Other phone: 131 107 (Information Service), 1800 631 187 (TTY), 132 919 (Complaints), 131 450 (Translating and Interpreting Service) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 91 Income and Employment Job Quest Phone: 4732 3923 The Community Connection Bldg, Suite 101, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.jobquest.org.au Service Description: Services provided include: Youth Pathways. Links to Learning, Traineeship and School-based traineeship programs. Transport: Public National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region See Page 60 Nepean Interyouth Services See Page 55 Jobfind Centre Penrith Phone: 4747 2300 Fax: 02 4747 2399 No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Cranebrook Development Project Phone: 4730 1211 Fax: 02 4730 3894 Mail to: 1 Progress Way, Cranebrook 2749 Web: www.progressway.org Service Description: No Interest Loan 535-537 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4041, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: wwwjobfindcentre.com.au Service Description: Job Services Australia provider, assisting long term unemployed people. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Eligibility: Subject to Centrelink eligibility criteria Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc - Factory Phone: 9628 1999 Fax: 02 9628 1999 Unit 2, 86 Glossop St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 3019, Mt Druitt 2770 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.karelle.org.au Service Description: Karelle Life Enrichment Schemes NILS® are a community based program to help low income people buy essential household items, such as a washing machine, fridge or medical appliance. In general, loans are only made to people whose main income is social security (e.g. on a pension, benefit, allowance or maximum Family Assistance). The postcode area serviced is 2749. Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Contact: Graham R. Smith Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Social Security Benefit Facilities: All Office Equipment/Computers at Technology Centre. Inc. is a support network for intellectually disabled and facilitates vocational training and courses in life skills and employment skills. Hours: 9am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri Transport: Public, 10 min walk to trains and buses Eligibility: Intellectually disabled, their families and carers. Children & young people in out of home care. North West Personnel Phone: 4722 5966 Fax: 02 4721 0252 3/30 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nwp.org.au Service Description: Disability employment network and employment services. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Nova Employment - Head Office See Page 45 Mamre Training Services See Page 32 Nova Employment and Training See Page 75 MAX Employment Penrith Phone: 4747 7900 Fax: 02 4747 7999 Shop 2, 570 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.maxemployment.com.au Service Description: Employment services. Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Fees: Nil Penrith City Council Office of Industrial Relations Contact Centre See Page 71 Salvation Army Moneycare Phone: 0438 476 514 Community Directory © January 2010 92 Income and Employment 18 Lawson St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.salvos.org.au Service Description: The Salvation Army's Moneycare is a free and confidential financial counselling service for people facing financial difficulties or wanting to avoid financial difficulties in the future. Staff are able to help with a range of issues including budgeting, credit, debt and repossession. Wise Employment Phone: 4721 8100 Fax: 02 4721 7046 580 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4119, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wiseemployment.com.au Service Description: Facilitates open employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Provides job matching, placement, referral, training and support. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Manager Fees: Nil Transport: 5min walk from Penrith train station Disability Access: Yes (parking, ground floor entry) Eligibility: Jobseekers must be registered with Centrelink. From 15 years. Skillswest Training Company Phone: 4721 0099 Fax: 02 4731 4837 2229 Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1249, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.skillswest.com.au Service Description: Offers a wide range of training and assessment services. The course objectives are to give students skills, knowledge and attitude suitable for their respective trades or professions to improve individual chances for employment and promotion Hours: Variable depending upon what course Fees: Upon application Disability Access: Yes (Ramp) Working Options See Page 76 St Vincent de Paul Society See Page 53 TestSafe Australia See Page 23 The Salvation Army Youthlink Phone: 9623 2188 Shop 1A, 40 Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Web: salvos.org.au/ Service Description: Service available from the Community Services Centre. Youthlink based in Canley Vale which can be contacted on 02 9725 7779. Also operates a work training cafe' in Phillip Street, St Marys called Cafe' Horizons where at risk youth aged 13-19 years can access accredited vocational training. Thorndale Foundation Limited See Page 76 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service See Page 64 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 93 Law and Justice Law and Justice Barnardos Penrith Centre - Legal Services See Page 39 cooperatives, associations and business name registration. Enquiries and complaints can be lodged electronically through the website. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Contact: TTY (Teletypewriter) phone numbers General Fair Trading enquiries: 1300 723 404Property, Real Estate and Business Licensing: 02 9372 9085 Child Support Agency See Page 91 Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal See Page 70 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer See Page 63 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme See Page 47 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer See Page 63 Legal Aid Phone: 4732 3077 Fax: 02 4721 0572 South Creek Mobile Youth Service Phone: 9673 3908 Fax: 02 9833 7768 cnr Oleander Rd and Debrincat Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1022, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Support and referral service for young people 11 to 16 years old through the provision of after-school and vacation activities. Includes counselling and mediation. Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-4:30pm Ground Floor, 95 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 992, Penrith 2751 Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides free legal advice for residents of NSW. Advice is usually limited to 15 minutes by appointment only for Family Law and advice clinic for criminal and civil law. Advice on family law matters is available without an appointment at the Parramatta office and the Head Office in Sydney. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 1300 888 529 Fees: For some services. Advice sessions are free of charge. Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes Languages spoken: Interpreters can be arranged. St Marys Police Station See Page 67 Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) Phone: 4732 1755 Fax: 02 4731 2196 100 Station St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pcycnsw.org.au Service Description: The program targets traffic offenders who may or may not be required to attend court. Each week there are different topics and presenters with an assignment for each presentation which has to be completed and handed in at the next presentation. Courses run continuously. Hours: 7pm - 9pm Mon & Wed Fees: $120.00 for 8 weeks. Office of Fair Trading Phone: 133 220 Fax: 02 4702 5300 2 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4004, Penrith Plaza 2750 Web: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides information and assistance for consumers and traders on legislation relating to general consumer issues, motor vehicles, home building and renovation, credit, property purchasing, leasing auctions and tenancy issues, Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 94 Law and Justice Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation Phone: 4732 3836 Fax: 02 4732 1207 Ground Floor, 83 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1054, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.unifamcounselling.org Service Description: Provides counselling for individuals, couples and families. Also provides Family dispute resolution for separating families, property settlement and parenting plans, mediation and conciliation. Hours: Mon Tue Wed Fri 9am-5pm, Thu 12pm-5pm Contact: Regional Co-ordinator Fees: Means tested. Contact for details Transport: Close to buses and trains Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor entry, toilet) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 95 Philosophies and Religious Groups Philosophies and Religious Groups Aboriginal Catholic Ministry See Page 23 Christian Science Reading Room See Page 27 Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints See Page 28 First Church of Christ, Scientist See Page 30 Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd See Page 89 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church See Page 33 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 96 Practical Support Services Practical Support Services Care ARV Home Support Services Phone: 4731 1704 Fax: 02 4722 2516 Suite 14, 20-24 Castlereagh St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.arv.org.au Service Description: Provide a range of services to assist elderly people to remain living in their own home. Services include meal preparation, personal care, shopping, housekeeping, transport to medical and other appointments and companionship. Contact: Other phone: 02 9421 5438 Fees: $30 per hour (minimum of 1 hour) Eligibility: From 60 years. program is to help individuals achieve their potential by encouraging them to become their own case manager. Offer 'ComPacks' which is a case-managed package of care for up to 6 weeks after discharge from hospital. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4.30pm Contact: Virginia Epthorp Fees: negotiable contribution Eligibility: Any age group with moderate to severe functional disability Referral: self referral, agency referral etc. Enterpraise See Page 91 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service Phone: 8805 5960 Fax: 02 8805 5999 8 Forthorn Pl, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 220, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fusion.org.au Service Description: Provide home modifications for people of any age with moderate to severe disability, including the frail-aged and their carers to enable them to continue to live in their own home. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Contact: Home Modifications Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet) Eligibility: Frail aged, people with a disability and their carers Referral: Referral preferred by Occupational Therapist Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends See Page 57 Barnardos Penrith Centre Temporary Family Care Program See Page 65 Barnardos Penrith Centre Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays See Page 73 BCS Community Care - Penrith See Page 77 Community Options, Anglicare Phone: 4731 8399 Fax: 02 4731 8499 396 High St, Penrith 2751 Mail to: PO Box 1103, Penrith BC 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.anglicare.org.au Service Description: Community options is a service set up to identify gaps in service; improve access to services by negotiating flexible delivery of services; buying services (i.e. brokerage) when necessary. The service is for persons of need frail aged and people with disabilities Community Options Program is able to respond flexibly and usually rapidly to arrange a package of care. The aim of the Penrith City Council Glebe Cottage See Page 78 Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital See Page 82 Great Community Transport Inc Phone: 4731 6390 Fax: 02 4731 3068 Unit 3, 9-11 Abel St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 124, Lawson 2783 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.greatcommunitytransport.org.au Community Directory © January 2010 97 Practical Support Services Service Description: Provides transport assistance to help clients get to medical appointments, shopping, social outings, respite care and centre based meals. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm4pm Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible, toilet, parking) Eligibility: Frail aged, people with a disability and their carers and some transport for disadvantaged people Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for further details. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm (Office) Contact: 1800 350 792 (Central Referral Line) Fees: Clients pay a contribution towards the services provided. Contact for details Eligibility: Frail older people and younger people with a disability and their carers who are having difficulty managing in their own homes Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care See Page 74 HACC Volunteer Training Project See Page 31 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc - Factory See Page 92 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc See Page 74 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance Phone: 4721 0743 Fax: 02 4721 3937 262 Great Western Hwy, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bcs.org.au Service Description: Home and Community Care program that provides basic domestic support to frail aged people and younger people with moderate to severe disabilities. Services include house cleaning, washing, ironing and assistance with shopping, transport. Also provides household assistance including bill payments, making phone calls and meal preparation. Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet) Home Care Service of NSW Penrith Branch Phone: 4734 9433 Fax: 02 4734 9401 295 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 695, Penrith BC 2751 Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Assists people with a disability, older people and their carers to live independently in their own homes. Services include domestic assistance, personal care and respite care. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (Office) Contact: 1800 350 792 (Central Referral Line) Fees: Clients pay a contribution towards the services provided. Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Parking, toilets) Eligibility: Frail older people and younger people with a disability and their carers Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc) See Page 43 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch Phone: 4734 9433 Fax: 02 4734 9401 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc See Page 79 295 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 695, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Assists people with a Nepean Migrant Access See Page 24 Nepean Multicultural Access Project See Page 33 disability, older people and their carers to live independently in their own homes. Services include domestic assistance, personal care and respite care. Penrith City Council Nepean Neighbour Aid Service Phone: 4721 7572 Fax: 02 4721 1716 © January 2010 Community Directory 98 Practical Support Services Suite 106, Community Connection Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanvolunteerservices.com.au Service Description: Provides friendly visiting and social support in the home for frail aged people and people with disabilities and their carers. Volunteers visit on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: None Transport: Close to trains (Penrith station) Disability Access: Yes (Lift) Volunteering: This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Please contact for further details. Contact: Kingswood: 1/30 Copeland Rd Kingswood 2747,
[email protected], 02 4721 1382 Eligibility: School leavers, people with PSO and CPP funding. Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program See Page 48 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster See Page 72 Wangary Home Care Service Phone: 4734 9422 Fax: 02 4734 9404 295 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1893, Penrith BC 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides a range of support services for Aboriginal people including respite care, shopping, personal care, meal preparation, housework and lawn maintenance. Most staff are of Aboriginal descent. Support is for frail aged, people with disability (All aged) and their carers. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (Office), Daily 6am-6:30pm (Support Services) Fees: Contact for details Referral: Anyone may refer Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) See Page 85 Rehabilitation Workshop See Page 58 St Clair Community Health Centre - Aged and Disabled Centre See Page 86 St Mary Respite Phone: 9833 1108 (cottage) Fax: 02 9833 7326 245 Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Service Description: Respite care and supervised social outings for children with disabilities. Hours: 24 hours service Contact: Cherie Dargon02 4734 9456 Fees: no Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: people with disabilities aged up to 18 years of age. From 7 to 18 years. Referral: anyone can refer to the service Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care See Page 38 Child Care A Country Cottage Preschool Phone: 4735 6564 Fax: 02 4735 1980 Unit 4, 30–32 Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.kidscare.com.au Service Description: 48 place preschool. Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Sunnyfield IndependenceNepean Day Options program Phone: 9677 7008 A Honey Pot Haven Preschool Phone: 4730 3661 Fax: 02 4730 3661 5 Kurrajong Rd, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.sunnyfield.com.au Service Description: Day programs for people with disabilities from 18-64 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Penrith City Council 52 Sherringham Rd, Mt Pleasant 2749 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 51 place preschool. Hours: 7am-6pm Fees: 0-2 $65, 2-5 $55 Disability Access: Yes Community Directory © January 2010 99 Practical Support Services ABC Developmental Learning Centre - Glenmore Park Phone: 4733 2449 Fax: 02 4737 8666 Hours: 7am-6pm on specified dates Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. 12-14 Womra Cres, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.childcare.com.au Service Description: 51 place preschool. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Director Fees: $67.5- per day Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Barnardos Penrith Centre Vacation Care (Disability Specific) See Page 73 Blue Emu Children’s Centre Phone: 4735 2646 Fax: 02 4735 6954 38A Wedmore Rd, Emu Heights 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville Academy Phone: 4737 9844 Fax: 02 4737 9833 1 Factory Rd, Regentville 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.childcare.com.au Service Description: 90 place long day care www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 0 Service Description: Long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Bollygum Childcare Centre Phone: 4722 5560 Fax: 02 4722 5548 3 Birmingham Rd, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long Day Care Centre. Hours: Mon- Fri 7am-6pm Contact: Authorized supervisor Fees: $63 (2-6 years) $68 (0-2 years) Disability Access: Yes and preschool. Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Contact: Director ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville Phone: 4737 9863 1 Factory Rd, Regentville 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.childcare.com.au Service Description: 90 place preschool and long day care centre. Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Contact: Nicole Welch - Director Fees: 0-2 years $75, 2-3 years $72, 3-5 years $70 Disability Access: Yes Bright Stars Kindergarten Phone: 4721 5972 Fax: 02 4721 5981 164 Stafford St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 40 place Child care centre. Hours: 7am-6pm Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. Adventure Preschool Phone: 4733 1763 Fax: 02 4733 1763 Bronte Child and Family Centre Phone: 9623 9199 Fax: 02 9623 0396 Bronte House, 50 Gidley St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Home based care for children in registered homes supported by coordination unit. Parent and Family Support Programs; Families First Nepean Parenting Programs, St. Marys Community Hub, Mt Druitt Community Hub. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Contact: Nerryl Liston Fees: Contact for details Eligibility: Up to 12 years. 16 Bellevue Rd, Regentville 2745 Service Description: 16 place preschool. BALANCE! Sensible Kids Fun Vacation Care Phone: 1300 854 360 Vacation Care: Surveyor’s Creek Community Centre, Ballybunnion Tce, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 6024, Silverwater 2128 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wellbalanced.com.au Service Description: Vacation care centre. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 100 Practical Support Services Busy Bee Child Care Centre Phone: 4729 0464 Fax: 02 4729 0885 Web: 28 Waterfall Cres, Cranebrook 2749 Service Description: 30 place child care centre. Carita Children’s Centre Phone: 4721 3420 Fax: 02 4721 3138 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 2 Service Description: Pre school education program for children aged 3 to 6 years. Hours: Mon 9am-1pm Tue-Fri 9am-3pm Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. 5 Trent St, Penrith South 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Cook Parade Child Care Centre Phone: 9670 6130 Fax: 02 9834 5002 41 Cook Pde, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 8 Service Description: Long day and occasional care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, including those with special needs. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Castlereagh Kindergarten Phone: 4776 1280 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 0 Service Description: Long day and occasional care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. All meals are included. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. 811–815 Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 20 place kindergarten. Hours: 7:30am-6pm Fees: $55 per day Disability Access: Yes Coowarra Cottage Out of School Hours Care Phone: 9670 5541 Fax: 02 9670 5541 1 Coowarra Drive, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 378, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: OOSH care for primary school children. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-9am and 2:30-6:30pm Contact: Co-ordinator Disability Access: Yes (rams, toilets) Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. Community Access Care Pair Phone: 9673 0255 Fax: 02 9673 0255 172-180 Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows 2747 Mail to: PO 557, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Mobile child care service available to non profit community organisations and groups to enable parents to attend meetings or training. Hours: Varies but usually Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Contact: Co-Ordinator, Sharon Wasson Fees: $10 per session. Eligibility: Must be non-profit organisation with no access to childcare and within the Penrith Local Government Area. Up to 6 years. Volunteering: Volunteers are welcome to assist with childcare or on the management committee. Djalaringi Child Care Centre Phone: 4736 0855 Fax: 02 4736 0854 Building A, UWS Nepean, 2nd Ave, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South Dc 1797 Email:
[email protected] Web: Cooinda Preschool Phone: 9834 3857 Fax: 02 9670 4520 Lot 601 Colorado Drive, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] www.uws.edu.au/djalaringi_child_care_centre Service Description: Long Day Care for children aged 0 to 6 years, including all meals. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45am-6pm Contact: Director Fees: 0-2years UWS Staff/Student $57.00 p/day Community $60.00 p/day Eligibility: Priority given to UWS staff and students and community families welcome. Up to 6 years. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 101 Practical Support Services Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre Phone: 9826 1173 162 Kerrs Rd, Mt Vernon 2178 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 66 place child care centre. Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. Erskine Park Children’s Centre Phone: 9834 3630 Fax: 02 9834 3651 cnr Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Emu Heights Day Care Centre Phone: 4735 6286 Fax: 02 4735 4562 16 Balaclava Rd, Emu Heights 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long day care for pre- www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 1 Service Description: Long day, occasional care and School Readiness Program for children aged 0 to 5 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 5 years. school children aged 2 to 6 years. Also provides out of school hours care and vacation care. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm (Long Day Care) Mon-Fri 7am-9am and 3pm-6pm (Out of School Hours Care) Contact: Director Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 2 to 12 years. Erskine Park Out of School Hours Care Phone: 9834 3624 Fax: 02 9834 3651 cnr Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre Phone: 4735 4233 Fax: 02 4735 7094 4 Lawson St, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 1 Service Description: Out of school hours care for infants and primary school children aged 5 to 12 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-9am, 3-6:3-pm Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 9 Service Description: Long-day, short-day and occasional care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability Phone: 4702 1100 Fax: 02 4702 1199 Borec House, Suite 2003, Level 2, 21-23 Station St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bcs.org.au Service Description: This program provides a mixture of home based respite, or community access, as well as some outings or centre based activities (during the school holidays). Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (Office) Contact: Robyn Curtois - Coordinator Fees: $10 per hour/$12 per day School Holiday Respite Program Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible van used for outings. Kurrambee School grounds used for in centre days.) Eligibility: The program is available to school aged children who have a disability and reside in the Penrith local government area Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care Phone: 4735 4511 Fax: 02 4735 7561 4 Lawson St, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 9 Service Description: Out of school hours and vacation care for primary school children aged 5 to 12 years. Hours: Mon- Fri 6:30am-9am & 3pm-6:30pm, Mon-Fri 7am-6:30pm (vacation care) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 102 Practical Support Services Referral: Referrals are only accepted from the DADHC Respite Intake and Allocation Process (RIAP) – 9841 9354 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care Phone: 4733 5097 primary school children and a preschool program for 3-5 year olds. Hours: Pre school - 9am-3pm (half day Wednesday), out of school hours - 6:308:45am and 3-6:30pm Harold Wheen Preschool Phone: 9834 1636 Fax: 02 9670 6526 St Clair Uniting Church, cnr Bennett Rd and Botany Lane, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 208, St Clair 2759 Service Description: Education for 40 preschool children aged 2 to 5 years including program for children with additional needs to be integrated into the full program. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Fees: $36 per day Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. 1 Floribunda Drive, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 3 Service Description: OOSH care and vacation care for primary school children aged 5 to 12 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-8.30am & 2pm6:30pm during school terms Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. Glenmore Park Preschool Phone: 4733 6038 Fax: 02 4733 6319 High Street Preschool Phone: 4721 7607 Fax: 02 4722 5003 135 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 60 place pre school. 100 The Lakes Drive, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 36 place preschool. Jamala Long Day Care Centre Phone: 4735 8388 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care Phone: 4729 1736 Fax: 02 4730 6801 Lots 136/137 Grays Lane, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 7 Service Description: Care and education for pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years in preparation for school. Occasional care also available. Out of school hours care and vacation care for primary school children. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Pre-school) , Mon-Fri 6:30am-9am & 3pm-6:30pm during school terms (out of school hours care) 293 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 35 place long day care centre. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Director Fees: $55 per day Jamisontown Children’s Centre Phone: 4733 3535 Fax: 02 4733 7975 70 Glenbrook St, Jamisontown 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Gumbirra Children’s Centre Phone: 9670 5106 Fax: 02 9670 4987 97A Cook Pde, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 5 Service Description: Long-day and occasional care with a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon- Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 1 Service Description: Childrens Centre providing out of school hours care for local Penrith City Council Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care Phone: 4732 5771 Community Directory © January 2010 103 Practical Support Services St Joseph’s Primary School, Joseph St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 60 place OOSH Care centre Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care Phone: 4731 2936 Fax: 02 4731 2712 110 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 28 place preschool and long day care centre. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Director Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service Phone: 9673 1684 Fax: 02 9623 9812 27-29 Bentley Rd, Colyton 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Out of school hours and vacation care available for primary school children. Hours: Mon-Fri 7-9am & 3-6pm (OOSH) 7am6pm (Vacation Care) Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care Phone: 4732 4405 Fax: 02 4732 4404 Unit 23, 46-48 Abel St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: OOSH Care centre. Hours: 6:30-9am & 3-6:30pm (before and after school care), 6:30am-6:30pm (vacation care) Fees: contact for details Keymer Child Care Centre Inc Phone: 9623 1499 Fax: 02 9623 9812 27-29 Bentley Rd, Colyton 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long day care service with an educational program for 60 children aged 0 to 6 years. Qualified special needs worker available for children who require additional programs. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Contact: Jody Baird Fees: 0-3 $53, 3-6 $51 Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome Kindana Children’s Centre Phone: 9670 4155 Fax: 02 9670 4191 25A Moore St, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 2 Service Description: Long day care for children aged 0 to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:45am-6:15pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care Phone: 4735 6564 Fax: 02 4735 1980 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre Phone: 9834 4076 Fax: 02 9834 1726 25 Moore St, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Unit 4, The Leonay Centre, 30-32 Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.kidscare.com.au Service Description: 45 place OOSH Care centre and 30 place Vacation Care centre. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Supervisor Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 3 Service Description: Out of school hours care for local primary school children. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-8:45am & 3-6:30pm (OOSH Care), 7am–6pm (Vacation Care) Kids World Kindy Day Care Phone: 4733 8045 Kindilan Preschool 1 Phone: 9670 1237 Fax: 02 9834 5062 29 Dilga Cres, Erskine Park 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 29 place preschool. 10-14 Kiber Drive, Glenmore Park 2745 Service Description: 49 place long day care centre. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 104 Practical Support Services Kindilan Preschool 2 Phone: 9670 3399 1 Dilga Cres, Erskine Park 2759 Service Description: 27 place preschool. Lemongrove Early Learning Centre Phone: 4721 5860 2A Hemmings St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 41 place preschool. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm Contact: Director Fees: 0-2 ($65) 3-5 ($55) Kindy 4 Kids Phone: 4721 1244 Fax: 02 4732 4473 Level 3, Borec House, Westfield Plaza, 21-23 Station St, Penrith Plaza 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long day care centre and pre school for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Also provide occasional care on a daily or hourly basis. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Jessie Richter – Authorised Supervisor Fees: $60 per day, $10 per hour casual (min 2 hours) Transport: Located across the road from Penrith City Train Station (Trains, Buses, Taxi) Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Up to 5 years. Volunteering: Yes, subject to working with children check. Little Cottage Preschool Phone: 4721 4920 Fax: 02 4721 4644 38 Union Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 29 place preschool. Contact: Nicole Robinson (Manager) Disability Access: Yes Little Joeys Preschool Phone: 4722 2455 Fax: 02 4722 2477 81 Cam St, Cambridge Park 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 30 place preschool. Hours: 6am-4pm Fees: $56 per day Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. Kingswood Preschool Phone: 4736 2802 Fax: 02 4736 5574 Little People Child Care Phone: 4737 9040 Fax: 02 4737 9040 22 Wittama Drive, Glenmore Park 2745 Service Description: 23 place child care centre. 30 George St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long day care with pre school program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Out of school hours care for local primary school children. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm Londonderry Long Day Care Centre Phone: 4777 5296 Fax: 02 4777 5801 85 Kenmare Rd, Londonderry 2753 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long Day Care Centre. Koala Corner Children’s Centre Phone: 9623 9381 Fax: 02 9833 4249 cnr Collins St and Swanston St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: Marys Tiny Tots Preschool Phone: 9833 4933 Fax: 02 9833 4933 29 Phillip St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 18 place preschool. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Bianca Sidoruk, Authorised Supervisor Fees: $58 per day Disability Access: Yes Volunteering: Volunteers welcome www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 6 Service Description: Long day, short day and occasional care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 105 Practical Support Services Mobile Playvan Phone: 4732 7678 Fax: 02 4732 7958 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=173 Service Description: Provides opportunities for children aged 0-5 years and their parents, to get to know other young families through twohour play and activity sessions. The Playvan visits neighbourhood parks and reserves in new housing estates on a rostered weekly basis during school terms. Hours: 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday Contact: 0419 976 917 Eligibility: Up to 5 years. Service Description: 29 place preschool. Hours: 8am-4pm Contact: Director Fees: 447 per day Disability Access: Yes (toilet) Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. Languages spoken: Greek, Italian Volunteering: Volunteers welcome My First School Long Day Care Phone: 9833 9033 36 Putland St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.myfirstschool.com.au Service Description: Long day care centre. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. Mountains to Meadows Mobile Preschool Phone: 4732 7942 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre Phone: 9208 9424 Fax: 02 9208 9422 cnr Great Western Hwy and O’Connell St, Werrington 2747 Service Description: 40 place child care centre. Hours: 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Languages spoken: Hindi, Urdu, Italian 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 4 Service Description: Education program for preschool children aged 3 to 6 years. The preschool is mobile and is based in different venues targeting new areas in the LGA and areas disadvantaged by lack of transport. Hours: Mon Wed 9am-3pm Contact: 0418 255 776 Eligibility: From 3 to 6 years. Nepean Preschool Phone: 4721 4651 Fax: 02 4721 0161 120 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 44 place preschool. Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm Contact: Authorised supervisor Fees: from $60 per day. Rebates may apply Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Mud Puddles Cottage Phone: 4735 7733 57–59 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 90 place child care centre. Hours: 6:60am-6:30pm Mon-Fri Contact: Director Fees: $70 )(under 1 year), $6 (1- years), $60 (over 3 years) Languages spoken: German Nepean Tiny Tots Phone: 4721 7168 Fax: 02 4721 7168 118 Woodriff St, Penrith 2750 Service Description: 20 place child care centre. North St Marys Community Pre School Phone: 9623 3341 Fax: 02 9623 3342 Oak St, North St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 682, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 40 place centre for children aged 2 to 5 years operating during school terms, within school hours. An © January 2010 Mulgoa Preschool Phone: 4773 8312 Fax: 02 4773 8389 124 St Thomas Rd, Mulgoa 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.all4kidskindergarten.com.au Penrith City Council Community Directory 106 Practical Support Services educational based program is provided, identifying children’s strengths and interests, which works toward further enhancement of skills. Programs are based on ‘Emergent Curriculum’ and are funded by DOCS and DET. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm during school terms Contact: Belinda Handley, Director Fees: Income based ($20-27.50 per day) Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome Penrith City YMCA OOSH Centre Phone: 4733 7388 Fax: 02 4733 4522 1 Pattys Place, Jamisontown 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ymcasydney.org Service Description: Out of school hours child care centre and vacation care centre. Contact: Maree Hayes Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care Phone: 4731 1418 Fax: 02 4731 1418 8 Reserve St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 484, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Occasional Child Care service for children up to 6 years of age providing parents or primary care-givers the opportunity to attend appointments or other activities without their children. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Contact: Beverly Guy Eligibility: Up to 6 years. North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc See Page 24 Orchard Hills Preschool Phone: 4736 1350 Fax: 02 4736 7561 122 Bringelly Rd, Orchard Hills 2748 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 29 place preschool. Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm Transport: 790 bus from Penrith Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Languages spoken: Auslan Penrith Possums Preschool Phone: 4736 8588 38 First St, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected]. Service Description: 39 place preschool. Pasadera Preschool Phone: 4721 8682 Fax: 02 4722 6096 197-199 Derby St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 11, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 70 place preschool. Hours: 7am-6pm or 8:45am-3:15pm Contact: Director Fees: Long Day $55 ($57 2yr olds), short day Penrith Preschool Phone: 4736 5777 Fax: 02 4736 5888 27 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ku.com.au Service Description: Educational program for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years including opportunity for CALD children and those with special needs to be integrated into the full program. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Contact: Director Transport: Close to Kingswood train station and bus stop Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 3 to 5 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome subject to "Working with Children" check $49 ($51 2yr olds) Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. Penrith City Council - Children's Services Phone: 4732 7836 Fax: 02 4732 7958 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Coordinates Council's children's services including before and after school care, long day care, preschools, mobile preschools, mobile playvan, occasional care services, vacation care services and playgroups. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Penrith City Council Pikinini Haus Preschool Phone: 9834 4942 Fax: 02 9834 4943 191 Bennett Rd, St Clair 2759 Service Description: 18 place preschool, Community Directory © January 2010 107 Practical Support Services Platypus Playground Phone: 4736 3034 Fax: 02 4736 3050 61 Wardell Drive, Penrith South 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Service Description: Long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Contact: Lisa Cozens, Director Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access) Eligibility: Up to 5 years. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 7 Service Description: Long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 5 years. Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre Phone: 4734 2104 Fax: 02 4734 3493 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre - OOSH Care Phone: 4730 4237 Fax: 02 4729 0533 30 Trinity Drive, Cambridge Gardens 2747 Email: Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 63, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 68 place long day care centre. Contact: Administration Officer Eligibility: Staff of Nepean Hospital
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 4 Service Description: OOSH care for children 5 to 12 years attending local primary schools. Hours: 6:30-9am, 3-6pm Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre Phone: 4721 0122 Fax: 02 4721 0244 167 Jamison Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.spunkymonkeys.com.au Service Description: 24 place early learning centre. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre Phone: 4730 4237 Fax: 02 4729 0533 30 Trinity Drive, Cambridge Gardens 2747 Email: St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care Phone: 4733 0783, 0418 242 519 Fax: 02
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 4 Service Description: Preschool education for children aged 3 to 6 years. Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am-3pm, Thu 9am-1pm Eligibility: From 3 to 6 years. 4733 0377 32–34 Wolara Ave, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 25 place preschool and out of school hours care centre. Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm St Clair Out of School Hours Care Phone: 9670 5555 Fax: 02 9670 5643 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre Phone: 9833 2431 Fax: 02 9623 2142 158 Bennett Rd, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 307, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 85 place out of school hours care centre. 17-23 Woodland Ave, Oxley Park 2760 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email: ridge-ee- St Clair Preschool Phone: 9834 2268 131 Explorers Way, St Clair 2759 Service Description: 18 place preschool.
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 6 St Marys Blinky Bills Preschool Phone: 9623 5069 Fax: 02 9670 2720 © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 108 Practical Support Services 263 Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 28 place preschool. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm Contact: Owner/Director Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 3 to 5 years. Service Description: Long-day, short-day and occasional child care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Strauss Road Children’s Centre Phone: 9670 5902 Fax: 02 9670 5792 Strauss Rd, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care Phone: 9833 3195 Fax: 02 4733 4522 St Marys Public School, Princess Mary St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 64 place out of school hours care centre. www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 5 Service Description: Long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. St Marys Children's Centre Phone: 9833 2149 Fax: 02 9623 5754 Sunflower Childcare Centre Phone: 9673 2949 7 Collins St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 7 Service Description: Care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Contact: Director Eligibility: Up to 6 years. 35 Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long Day Care and Preschool. Small group of children. Excellent school readiness program. Hours: 7am- 6pm Fees: Contact for details Eligibility: From 2 to 6 years. Sunny Patch Preparatory School Phone: 9670 6935 Fax: 02 9670 4732 23 Warbler St, Erskine Park 2759 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 20 place long day care centre. Hours: 7am-6pm Contact: Director Fees: $56 per day Transport: Pick up available for after school care Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Volunteering: Volunteer welcome St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten Phone: 9623 6556 Fax: 02 9623 6511 289 Desborough Rd, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stpaulslutherankindy.com.au Service Description: Long day care with an educational program for children aged 2 to 5 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm Contact: Helen Meredith, Director Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. Languages spoken: Greek, Croatian Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre Phone: 9670 6449 Fax: 02 9670 6318 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and After School Care and Vacation Care Phone: 4733 6344 Fax: 02 4733 6327 Surveyors Creek Public School, St Andrews Drive, Glenmore Park 2745 Service Description: 40 place out of school hours care centre. Hours: Mon-Fri 7-9am & 2:45-6:20pm © January 2010 207 Bennett Rd, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 4 Penrith City Council Community Directory 109 Practical Support Services Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: $12 mornings, $18 afternoons Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Must attend Surveyors Creek Public Eligibility: Children up to age 25 - only if person is still at high school. Up to 25 years. Referral: Contact for details School Susanna Children’s Centre Phone: 9623 4519 Fax: 02 9833 4427 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus See Page 48 57 Brisbane St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long-day care for preschool children aged 2 to 5 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm Contact: Katrina McGovern- Director Fees: 456 per day. Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 2 to 5 years. TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus See Page 49 Tamara Child Care Centre Phone: 4730 2550 Fax: 02 4730 2858 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: Sweetpeas Kindergarten Phone: 4730 4600 Fax: 02 4730 4600 24 Laycock St, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 29 place kindergarten. Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA) Phone: 4732 7843 Fax: 02 4732 7958 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 8 Service Description: Long-day and occasional care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: ISA aims to build the capacity of child care services to create an inclusive environment for all children aged 012 years and their families and thereby to support their development. ISA also works to promote awareness of and encourage responsiveness to the identified priority group within child care services. These priority groups include: children from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (including refugee children); children with ongoing high support needs (including children with a disability) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This service is available to all Commonwealth funded childcare services in the Penrith, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Contact: Cindy Chilvers Fees: Free to Commonwealth funded children's services Disability Access: Yes Penrith City Council Tandara Children’s Centre OOSH Care Phone: 4732 4162 Fax: 02 4732 4299 217 Evan St, Penrith South 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 9 Service Description: Out of school hours (including Vacation) care for primary school children including those with special needs. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-9am & 2:30 pm-6 pm Contact: Cluster Director Eligibility: From 5 to 12 years. Tandara Children’s Centre Phone: 4732 3190 Fax: 02 4732 4299 217 Evan St, Penrith South 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith South 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=520 9 Service Description: Pre-school program for children aged 3 to 6 years during school terms. Out of school hours and vacation care © January 2010 Community Directory 110 Practical Support Services for primary school children including those with special needs. Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm Tue 9am-1pm (pre-school) Mob-Fri 6:30-9am & 2:30-6pm (out of school hours care) Fees: Various - see website for details Disability Access: Yes (ramp) Service Description: Long day and occasional care for preschool children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Provides Star project (Inclusion Programme). Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair access) Eligibility: Up to 6 years. The Learning Jungle Phone: 9623 9525, 9623 7884 Fax: 02 9623 5510 137-139 Victoria St, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.thelearningjungle.com.au Service Description: Child care centre. Hours: 6:30am-6pm Fees: 0-2 - $62 per day, 2-6 - $59 per day Disability Access: Yes Werrington County Children’s Centre Phone: 9623 8413 Fax: 02 9833 7803 cnr Henry Lawson Ave and John Batman Ave, Werrington County 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre Phone: 4731 6198 Fax: 02 4722 2848 15 Evan St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 553, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Long day care centre. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm Contact: Director Fees: 0-2 $72, 2-3 $68, 3-5 $63 Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 6 to 6 years. Volunteering: Volunteers welcome www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 8 Service Description: Long day and occasional care for preschool children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Westkids After School Care Phone: 4735 6564, 0425 276 821 Fax: 02 4735 1980 Emu Plains Public School, Emerald St, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.kidsCare.com.au Service Description: 30 place after school care centre. Hours: 3.00pm - 6.00pm Contact: Supervisor Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor) Eligibility: Primary School Aged. From 5 to 12 years. Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre Phone: 4730 2422 Fax: 02 4730 2024 Lot 2, Trinity Drive, Cambridge Gardens 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=519 5 Service Description: Long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years including individual needs-based programs. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Wishing Well Child Care Centre Phone: 4729 2318 Fax: 02 4729 2317 87–89 Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: 49 place child care centre. Hours: 7am-6pm Werrianda Children’s Centre Phone: 4730 2380 Fax: 02 4730 4895 Yoorami Children’s Centre Phone: 4731 6929, 4731 4572 Fax: 02 4732 20 Brookfield Ave, Werrington Downs 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=521 9 3177 7-11 Cottage St, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 111 Practical Support Services Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=522 0 Service Description: A multi functional service offering care for children aged 0 to 12 years. Includes long day care, occasional care, out of school hours care and vacation care. Hours: 6:30am-6pm Contact: Director or Co-ordinator Fees: Long day care - $63, Before School $13.50, After School - $18, Vacation care $38, Occasional Care $7 per hour Disability Access: Yes (toilets, ramp and wide doorways) Eligibility: Up to 12 years. use. Council has two buses: an automatic Toyota Coaster 21-seater (20 passengers plus driver); a manual Toyota Coaster wheelchair accessible bus (two wheelchair spaces and 14 seats plus driver). Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm (office hours) Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (2 wheelchair spaces) Community Options, Anglicare See Page 97 Community Visitors Scheme Phone: 4721 7042 Fax: 02 4721 1716 Community Aid ARV Home Support Services See Page 97 Benevolent Society Penrith Phone: 4720 1000 Fax: 02 4721 4228 Suite 102, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4130, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bensoc.org.au Service Description: Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) – care and support services for older people to remain independent in their own home. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Ann Murray Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Over 65 years, over 45 Years (ATSI) Volunteering: Volunteers welcome Suite 106, Community Connection Building, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides volunteer visitors for socially isolated residents of residential aged care facilities whose quality of life would be improved by friendship and companionship. Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri 9am–2:30pm Contact: Co-ordinator Fees: None Volunteering: This service welcomes volunteer visitors. Contact for further details. DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service See Page 97 Glebe Cottage See Page 78 Community Access Buses Phone: 4732 7777 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Penrith City Council Office, 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital See Page 82 Great Community Transport Inc See Page 97 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=382 5 Service Description: Council offers all community groups who are non-profit making and are based in the Penrith Local Government Area access to Council’s community buses. Buses can be hired during the day and evening as well as for weekend Penrith City Council HACC Volunteer Training Project See Page 31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc See Page 74 Community Directory © January 2010 112 Practical Support Services Home Care Service of NSW Penrith Branch See Page 98 Contact: Administration Officer Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (One bus has 2 wheelchair spaces) Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care See Page 74 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc See Page 46 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services See Page 7 Penrith Community Kitchen Phone: 4721 1444 Fax: 02 4721 1444 Shops 9/10, Calokerinos Arc, 488-490 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 516, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides lunchtime meals to homeless young people and adults, low income earners and those in need. Hours: 11.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance See Page 98 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc See Page 79 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program See Page 48 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant See Page 7 Wangary Home Care Service See Page 99 Nepean Multicultural Access Project See Page 33 Companionship ARV Home Support Services See Page 97 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service See Page 98 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) See Page 45 Barnardos Penrith Centre Women's Drop in Centre See Page 27 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) See Page 52 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) See Page 85 Community Visitors Scheme See Page 112 Penrith City Council Community Buses Phone: 4732 7837 Fax: 02 4732 7958 Cranebrook Youth Development Service See Page 23 601 High St, Penrith 2750 Web: Glenmore Park Youth Centre See Page 31 www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=382 5 Service Description: Provides 2 buses for use by community groups based in Penrith Local Government Area. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Penrith City Council Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys See Page 31 Community Directory © January 2010 113 Practical Support Services Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility See Page 6 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services See Page 62 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service See Page 98 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc See Page 62 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) See Page 45 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service See Page 62 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc See Page 25 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean See Page 77 Werrington Youth Development Project See Page 26 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean See Page 77 Counselling Aboriginal Catholic Ministry See Page 23 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre See Page 52 ANGLICARE Counselling See Page 39 Australian Hearing See Page 21 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling See Page 62 Barnardos Penrith Centre Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) Phone: 4729 1211 Fax: 02 4729 1339 CRS Australia - Penrith See Page 88 DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Hosking St, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 79, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.barnardos.org.au Service Description: Home visitation service which provides practical assistance to families experiencing stress or crisis. Includes assistance with parenting skills, budgeting, emotional support and setting up a support network within the local community. Hours: 24 hours (Pager), Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Office) Contact: Program Manager. Other phone: 02 9963 2503 (Emergency/After hours) Fees: None Disability Access: Yes (parking, ramp, toilet) Family Skills Program See Page 57 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) See Page 63 Job Quest Youth Programs See Page 91 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre See Page 42 Marie Stopes International See Page 88 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 114 Practical Support Services Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) See Page 78 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission See Page 43 Nepean Christian Counselling Phone: 9833 4338 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Provides counselling on personal and relationship issues including: Premarriage and marriage Enrichment programs and workshops/seminars; Parenting Workshops; Family and Play Therapy; Family Wellness Courses. Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm (by appointment only) Contact: Client Co-ordinator Fees: $80 per session. Transport: Close to buses (route 772) from St Marys station Disability Access: No The Cottage, 253 Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 375, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Counselling and family therapy to individuals, couples and families having difficulties with marriage, relationships, anxiety and depression, grief, trauma and the effects of childhood abuse. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Some evenings are available on request) Fees: Up to $88 per session based on the individual’s income Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair on request) Salvation Army Counselling Service See Page 64 Salvation Army Moneycare See Page 92 South Creek Mobile Youth Service See Page 94 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services See Page 79 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster See Page 72 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service See Page 10 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre See Page 49 Nova Employment - Head Office See Page 45 Penrith Community Health Centre - Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service See Page 63 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation See Page 95 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service See Page 64 Penrith Women's Health Centre See Page 46 Westcare Community Services See Page 50 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc See Page 46 Wise Employment See Page 93 Project Elizabeth See Page 80 Young Parents Network See Page 90 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church Phone: 8847 3351 Fax: 02 9623 7916 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 115 Practical Support Services Disability Support Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc See Page 26 Fees: No Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Intellectually disabled youths Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc - Factory See Page 92 ADHC Specialist Services Team See Page 72 Kurrambee School See Page 58 Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2) See Page 8 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service See Page 9 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) See Page 8 NADO Inc - Out and About Program See Page 57 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers See Page 56 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc) See Page 43 ARV Home Support Services See Page 97 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc See Page 79 Barnardos Penrith Centre Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene See Page 73 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service See Page 98 Barnardos Penrith Centre Vacation Care (Disability Specific) See Page 73 Northcott Intensive Family Support Phone: 4720 4400 Fax: 02 4722 8028 Unit 9, 28 Coombes Drive, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 540, Penrith BC 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.northcott.com.au Service Description: Northcott Intensive Family Support (Nepean) provides intensive, short-term support to children and young people with a disability aged 0-17 and their families where there is a risk of out of home placement and/or family breakdown. Barnardos Penrith Centre Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays See Page 73 Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) Phone: 4734 9400 Fax: 02 4734 9401 295 High St, Penrith 2751 Mail to: PO Box 695, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhyc Service Description: Disability services for Richmond Fellowship of NSW See Page 10 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool See Page 47 intellectually disabled youth. Hours: 24hr Contact: Hawkesbury - 02 4587 0222;Blue Mountains - 02 4759 2877 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 116 Practical Support Services Equipment ABTECH Repairs Phone: 9833 3791 Fax: 02 9833 3822 Mail to: PO Box 642, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Mobile repair service for Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service See Page 85 Penrith Accessible Transport Phone: 0416 157 668 (Driver) Fax: 02 4722 8002 unit 14/14-18, Preston St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.vicsmaxitransport.com.au Service Description: 11 seater x 2 & 10 seater x 2 bus service for frail aged and disabled people. These 4 buses can accommodate 2 wheelchairs each. One 21 seater + two 24 seater bus service for frail aged and disabled people - no wheelchairs. Hours: 24 hours Contact: Driver Fees: Contact for further details. Disability Access: Yes Languages spoken: French wheelchairs and mobility equipment. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Contact: Other phone: 0412 063 952 Fees: Contact for details Referral: Contact for details Astley Mobility Phone: 9673 2212 Fax: 02 9673 0955 cnr Great Western Hwy and Mamre Rd, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.astleymobility.com.au Service Description: Provides a range of mobility aids and equipment including scooters, wheelchairs, electric lift chairs, commodes, shower chairs, walkers, walking sticks and Sunrise oxygen replacement cylinders. Delivery service available. Hours: Daily 9am-10pm Contact: Scott Whittaker Transport: Close to buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking) Priceline Pharmacy See Page 47 Strathdee Electrical Phone: 4721 7746 Fax: 02 4721 7746 Centrecare Pharmacy See Page 83 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities Phone: 4734 9400 Fax: 02 4734 9402 295 High St, Penrith 2751 Mail to: c/- PATH, PO Box 1288, Penrith 2751 Service Description: Provides short-term loans 226 Great Western Hwy, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 497, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Sells, hires, services and repairs electric scooters for people with disabilities. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm Contact: Other phone: 02 4588 6644 (Windsor) Transport: Close to trains (Kingswood station) Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp) of therapy equipment to families who have a child with a disability. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: Chairperson or Treasurer Fees: Donations accepted Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilets) Referral: Referral required from the therapist working with the child Terry White Chemist See Page 49 Family Support Barnardos Penrith Centre Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) See Page 114 Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital See Page 82 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends See Page 57 © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 117 Practical Support Services Barnardos Penrith Centre Women's Drop in Centre See Page 27 Barnardos Penrith Centre Temporary Family Care Program See Page 65 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service See Page 62 Centre situated in Coffs Harbour, on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, DIDS has active programs into all eastern States and services individual and community clients from all Australian States and Territories. A local group meets at the address above. Hours: Group Meetings: Tue 7pm Contact: 0401 310 078 Eligibility: Male Only. DoCS Community Services Centre See Page 11 Chat 'n Play Playgroup Phone: 0417 217 210 St Marys Baptist Church, 253 Great Western Highway, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Playgroup meets in the fenced play area with lots of play equipment. All parents and carers with pre-school age children are welcome. Join in some activities or simply relax with a cuppa while children play. Hours: Every Tuesday 10am-12pm (during school term) Contact: Coordinator Fees: $1 per child over 1 year old Eligibility: Up to 5 years. Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys See Page 66 KU Starting Points Family Program See Page 74 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission See Page 43 Nepean Christian Counselling See Page 115 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling See Page 62 Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup Phone: 9623 9199, 0419 218 395 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) See Page 41 Dads in Distress (dids) Phone: 0401 310 078 Bronte House, 50 Gidley St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.missionaustralia.com.au/ Service Description: Supported playgroups held during school term on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon at both Bronte House St Marys and Orchard Hills Preschool 122 Bringelly Road Kingswood for fathers with children under 8 years of age. Hours: 10am - 12 noon Contact: Kim Verheyen Meetings held: The Family Relationship Centre, 27 Lawson St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: Head Office, PO Box J 395, Coffs Harbour Jetty 2450 Web: www.dadsindistress.asn.au Service Description: Dads in Distress (DIDS) is a community based organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of male suicide resulting from relationship and family breakdown. Operating from an Administration Penrith City Council Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support See Page 45 Northcott Intensive Family Support See Page 116 Community Directory © January 2010 118 Practical Support Services Penrith Family Relationship Centre Phone: 4720 4999 Fax: 02 4722 5066 Disability Access: Yes Emu Plains Library See Page 30 27 Lawson St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.familyrelationships.gov.au Service Description: The Centre has professionally qualified staff who can provide information for families by helping them to access other services in their local area. We also provide assistance for separating families through family dispute resolution to reach agreement on parenting issues and the needs of their children. The Centres also offers fortnightly outreach on Wednesdays to satellite sites at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and Richmond in the Hawkesbury Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Tue 11:30am-5:30pm, Thu 9:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm Fees: Services are offered free including the first three hours of joint family dispute resolution, after which fees may be charged on a sliding scale depending on income Languages spoken: Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Hindi, Gujarathi, Italian Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital See Page 82 Housing NSW See Page 5 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc See Page 79 Penrith City Library See Page 34 Penrith Community Kitchen See Page 113 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program See Page 5 South Penrith Library See Page 35 Project Elizabeth See Page 80 St Marys Library See Page 36 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre See Page 47 St Vincent de Paul Society See Page 53 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre See Page 49 St Clair Library See Page 36 Low Cost Goods and Services Anglicare Charity Shops Phone: 9673 2937 Fax: 02 9673 2937 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd See Page 5 Phone Based Services Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre See Page 42 120 Queen St, St Marys 2760 Service Description: The Anglican Charity Shops trade as a "second hand clothing shop"-all clothing for sale is donated to the society and proceeds to the General Fund for Welfare Work in the community (Care ForceRooty Hill). Hours: Mon- Fri, 9am-4.45pm, Sat 9am1.45pm Penrith City Council Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme See Page 47 Community Directory © January 2010 119 Practical Support Services Relationships ANGLICARE Counselling See Page 39 Family Skills Program See Page 57 Men and Family Relationship Services Phone: 4728 4800 Fax: 02 4731 4577 340 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.relationships.com.au/ Service Description: Relationships Australia offers a range of Men and Family Relationship Services including counselling, family dispute resolution, assistance on relationship and parenting matters and education courses on relationship issues and personal growth. We offer courses, groups and support services. Hours: Contact for details Eligibility: Male Only. Barnardos Penrith Centre Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) See Page 114 Barnardos Penrith Centre Women's Drop in Centre See Page 27 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services See Page 62 Blissful Babies See Page 40 Nepean Christian Counselling See Page 115 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) See Page 52 Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup See Page 118 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc See Page 62 Project Elizabeth See Page 80 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service See Page 62 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church See Page 115 Family and Relationship Courses (Relationships Australia) Phone: 4728 4800 Salvation Army Counselling Service See Page 64 340 High St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.relationships.com.au/ Service Description: Relationships Australia offers a range of Family and Relationship Courses for individuals, couples and family members. Courses are available on the following topics: Relationships Skills; PostSeparation; Lifestyle Transition; Premarriage/Committed Relationships; Family Support Family Skills - Parenting; Family Violence Prevention and Recovery; Men and Family Relationships; Gambling Help. Hours: Contact for details Fees: Contact for details The Junction Youth Health Medical Service See Page 83 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre See Page 49 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation See Page 95 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 120 Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Eligibility: From 10 years. Sports Administration Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Phone: 4735 1730 Mail to: PO Box 229, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pvsf.org.au Service Description: Sport Foundation. Athletics Colyton/St Clair Little Athletics Phone: 0425 251 137, 0425 251 135 Saunders Park, Banks Drive, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 351, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.colytonstclairlac.com.au Service Description: Little Athletics. Contact: Susan Evans, Michael Evans Disability Access: Yes Air Sports Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron Phone: 9831 5373, 0418 209 344 Boys Squadron and Hall, Bruce Neal Drive, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.airleague.com.au Service Description: The Australian Air League is a youth organisation for boys and girls aged from 8 years which encourages an interest in aviation as a career or as a hobby for the youth of Australia. Hours: 7.15pm - 9.30pm Friday nights Fees: $65.00 Joining Fee; $5.00 Weekly Fee Eligibility: From 8 to 18 years. Volunteering: Adults who are interested in aviation and helping youth. Cranebrook Little Athletics Centre Inc Phone: 8851 3258, 0439 441 459 Meets: Greygums Oval, Greygums Rd, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 20, Mt Pleasant 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.cranebrooklac.org.au Service Description: Little athletics club. Hours: Fri 5-9:30pm Contact: Gerard Kerr, Secretary Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 3 to 16 years. Emu Plains Little Athletics Centre Inc Phone: 0425 348 858 Leonay Oval, Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.emuathletics.com.au Service Description: Little Athletics Centre Contact: Andrew Harvey, President Archery Penrith City Archers Inc Phone: 9585 0898 Archery Range, (adjacent to Colonial Golf Club), Werrington Rd, St Marys 1790 Mail to: c/-15 Denison St, Penshurst 2222 Web: www.archerynsw.com Service Description: Archery club - Target and Clout. Training courses available, contact Coach. Hours: Sun 9am-11am, training by arrangement Contact: 02 4721 2948 (Coach) Fees: Contact for details of membership and training fees Disability Access: No Penrith City Council Jamison Little Athletics Centre Inc Phone: 0410 084 572 Parker Street Ovals, Parker St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 7048, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Little Athletics Centre. Hours: Fri 6pm Contact: Lisa Provost Secretary Community Directory © January 2010 121 Sports and Leisure Nepean Athletic Club Phone: 9623 6608, 0418 962 366 Fax: 02 Badminton Erskine Park Badminton Club Phone: 0425 338 631, 4733 8418 Meet at: Erskine Park High School, Swallow Dr, Erskine Park 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: 9623 6608 Blair Oval, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Athletics club. Contact: Evelyn Stark (Secretary) Nepean District Amateur Athletics Committee Phone: 9623 7427, 0417 022 957 Blair Oval, Creek Rd, St Marys 1790 Mail to: PO Box 871, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Little Athletics Centre Contact: Steven Coffee (President) www.erskineparkbadmintonclub.websyte.com. au Service Description: Badminton Club. Hours: Wed 7pm Contact: John or Mario Baseball Colyton St Clair Baseball Club Inc. Phone: 8807 3469 Nepean Little Athletics Centre Phone: 9670 6417, 0418 638 342 Blair Oval, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 74, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanlac.org.au Service Description: Little Athletics Centre. Contact: Championships Officer (
[email protected]) Home ground: Samuel Marsden Baseball, Samuel Marsden Rd, Orchard Hills 2748 Mail to: PO Box 4028, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.chiefs.net.au Service Description: Baseball Club. Penrith Valley Athletics Centre Inc Phone: 0402 338 586 Parker Street Athletic Field, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 30, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Athletics centre. Contact: Terry Kirkpatrick Greater Western Junior Baseball Association Inc Phone: 0420 988 737 Mail to: PO Box 380, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/baseball/nswjgw Service Description: Administration & Werrington Athletics & Little Athletic Centre Phone: 4731 6727, 0437 654 849 Meets: Harold Corr Oval, cnr Francis St and Herbert St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: PO Box 8059, Werrington County 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.werringtonathletics.com.au Service Description: Little athletics centre. Contact: President, Alex Urweiss or Secretary, Jim Walker development of Junior Baseball serving the district. Contact: Secretary Eligibility: Children. From 5 to 15 years. MacKillop Baseball Club Inc Phone: 4721 8920 Home ground: Chapman Gardens, Second Avenue, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: PO Box 808, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/baseball/nswjgw/hgchome .cl?PT=ch&C=20 Service Description: Baseball club. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 122 Sports and Leisure Penrith Baseball Club Ltd (Juniors & Seniors) Phone: 0412 143 665 Andrews Road Complex, Andrews Rd, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 4028, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithbaseballclub.com.au Service Description: Baseball facilities and grounds. Contact: Secretary Penrith & District Basketball Association Inc Phone: 4731 3252, 4731 2547 Herbert St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: PO Box 8047, Werrington County 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrith.basketball.net.au Service Description: Basketball programs Hours: 9am-9pm Contact: Leoni Moore Fees: Variable St Mary’s District Baseball Club Inc Phone: 0402 090 759 Penrith Basketball Stadium Phone: 4731 3222 Fax: 02 4731 2116 Herbert St, Cambridge Park 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithsportsstadium.com.au Service Description: The Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre (PVRSC) is a multipurpose venue designed to host an extensive range of events. The centre has the ability to host local, national and international standard events Monfarville Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: 7 Boeing Place, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmarys.baseball.com.au Service Description: Junior Baseball during summer 5 to 15 years old, Senior Baseball all year round. Hours: Summer Sat 8:30am-12:30pm (Juniors), All year Sat 1:30-5pm (Seniors) Contact: Richard Price, Secretary Fees: Fees vary for different age groups please contact for details Volunteering: We are always looking for Volunteers that can help with coaching, club/team management, Canteen Duties, Ground keeping. Volunteers are crucial to our clubs success Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre Phone: 4732 3222 Fax: 02 4731 2116 Herbert St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: PO Box 8094, Werrington County 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Indoor Sports facility boasting 3 interlinked sports halls which can be closed for self contained operation (open floor area 38 x 40 x 9 metres) offering grand stand seating in 2 halls from 350 to 900 spectators. Function and meeting rooms with flexible layout to cater to event / meeting / function requirements. Canteen & disability facilities provided. Able to hire individual areas or entire facility for large events. Hours: 7am till required Fees: Negotiable Transport: Close to bus and train Disability Access: Yes (change room, toilets, parking) Basketball Glenmore Park Basketball Club Phone: 0414 239 582 Meets: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, Herbert St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: 5 Thornhill Cres, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.glenmoreparkbasketball.com.au Service Description: Basketball Club. Hours: Fri evening, Sat all day Contact: Kathy Riesen, Treasurer Fees: Biannual membership ($10), singlet ($30), Game fees ($10) Volunteering: Coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, committee members Bowling Kingswood Sports Club Phone: 4737 4600 Fax: 02 4737 4605 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 123 Sports and Leisure 2 Santley Cres, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 317, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.kingswoodsports.com.au Service Description: Kingswood Sports Club offers a range of exciting facilities for its members and their guests including Rory’s Brasserie, Sports Bar, function room and Scoozi Espresso Stop. Mail to: PO Box 308, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.epcc.com.au Service Description: Cricket club. Glenmore Park Cricket Club Phone: 0410 416 692 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.gpcricket.com.au Service Description: Cricket club. Penrith AMF Bowling Centre Phone: 4721 0328 Just Cricket St Marys Phone: 9673 2600 99 Woodriffe St, Penrith 2750 Web: www.amfbowling.com.au Service Description: Bowling. Hours: 9am till late Penrith Bowling Club Phone: 4721 2515 20-21 Forthorn Place, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmarysindoor.com.au Service Description: St Marys Indoor Centre the home of Australian Indoor Cricket and cnr Woodriff St and Derby St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 334, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithbowling.com.au Service Description: Lawn Bowling Club. Contact: Julie Cullen Nepean District Cricket Association Phone: 0422 099 860 Web: www.ndca.com.au Service Description: Cricket association. Contact: Keith Hawkins (Secretary) Wallacia Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd Phone: 4773 8096 Penrith District Cricket Club Inc Phone: 4736 3619, 0407 949 373 Howell Oval, Station St, Penrith 2750 Service Description: Cricket Club Contact: Ross Graham, Secretary 1-4 Roma Ave, Wallacia 2745 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Bowling club. Contact: Secretary Manager Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation Phone: 4732 3777 Unit 1, 16-26 Jack Williams Drive, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithindoorsports.com.au Service Description: Indoor sports centre. Boxing St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club Phone: 9623 3787 Mamre Rd & Hall St, St Marys 2760 Contact: Hugh 0417 285 128 Penrith Junior Cricket Association Phone: 0400 011 291 Mail to: PO Box 426, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pjca.com.au/ Service Description: Manages and promotes Climbing Climbing Centre, The See Page 28 Cricket Emu Plains Cricket Club Phone: 0409 660 586 Penrith City Council junior cricket in the Nepean district, from Springwood in the west to Colyton & St Clair in the east. Contact: Secretary Community Directory © January 2010 124 Sports and Leisure St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre See Page 36 Dragon Boating Pendragon Panthers Dragon Boat Club Phone: 0404 043 467, 4751 3467 Sydney International Regatta Centre, Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pendragonpanthers.webs.com Service Description: Dragon boat racing club. Hours: Various - see website for details Contact: Linda Bowman - secretary Fees: See website for details Eligibility: From 12 years. Cycling Penrith Panthers BMX Club Inc Phone: 0412 517 898, 0407 497 606 Track is behind Blair Oval, Creek Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1038, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: panthers.bmxnsw.com.au Service Description: BMX club. Contact: Lynne Docherty / Peter Jaehne Penrith Panthers Cycling Club Phone: 4751 3197 Fencing Penrith Academy of Fencing Phone: 4751 2314 Fax: 02 4751 2320 Meet at York Public School, Evan St, Sth Penrith 2750 Mail to: c/- 29 Peninsula Rd, Valley Heights 2777 Service Description: All 3 weapons taught Foil, Epee, Sabre. Beginners course available every school term. Persons in wheelchairs with a physical disability can contact us. Hours: Tue, Thu 7:30-10pm; Sat 9:30am12noon; (Thu 4-5:15pm 10-13yr old) Fees: Yes (some) Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 10 years. Meets: Penrith Regatta Centre, 153 -233 Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithpantherscc.com Service Description: The Penrith Panthers Cycling Club is affiliated with the NSW Cycling Federation, and with our current membership of about 200, it is one of the largest in NSW. The Club conducts both road races and criteriums at the Penrith Regatta Centre. The Club has a regular Sunday morning training ride, and has a comprehensive training and coaching system. There is a special program for junior riders, run concurrent with the normal races at the Regatta Centre. The club also actively supports members who compete in state and national races. Contact: Secretary Firearm Sports Nepean Hunters Club Inc. Phone: 9673 3109 Meetings held: Penrith Golf Club, Northern Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1044, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanhuntersclub.org.au Service Description: Nepean Hunters Club Inc has a mission to foster all aspects of hunting and to teach new hunters the laws, safety procedures and responsibilities pertaining to our sport. Hours: 3rd Tues each month Contact: Gary Graham Dog Racing Richmond Race Club Ltd Phone: 4578 2136 312 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry 2753 Mail to: PO Box 245, Richmond 2753 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.richmondgreyhounds.com.au Service Description: Greyhound racing club. Contact: General Manager Disability Access: Yes (Lift to patrons lounge) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 125 Sports and Leisure Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW branch) Phone: 8889 0400 30 Power St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 1001, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ssaansw.org.au Service Description: Association for sporting shooters. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm Sun 10am-6pm (Indoor Shooting Centre and shop) Contact: Kim Tomsett Football AFL Greater Sydney JuniorsWestern Sydney Phone: 0403 167 510 Mail to: PO Box 435, Doonside 2767 Email:
[email protected] Web: gwfa.aflnswact.com.au Service Description: Junior Australian Rules Football club. Contact: Deirdre Hall Administration Manager Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc Phone: 8889 0480 Fax: 02 9623 5900 Claremont Meadows Soccer Club Phone: 0419 980 440 Home Ground: Myrtle Street Fields, Myrtle St, Claremont Meadows 2747 Email: 30 Power St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 906, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ssaa.org.au Service Description: Shooting. Shooting
[email protected] Service Description: Soccer Club Contact: General Enquires 0425 325 818, President (Andrew Roy) 0419 980 440 Ranges: Silverdale - 02 4653-1440; Hornsby 02 9420-3201; Malabar - 02 9311-4335 Transport: Train & car Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair access to ground floor, toilets) Eligibility: Juniors 12-18 yrs of age; adults 18+. From 12 years. Colyton Mt Druitt Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc Phone: 0439 933 444 Home Ground at Ridge Park, Adelaide St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 123, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Junior rugby league Hours: Various (For more information please contact the club) Fees: Yes (details from the club) Eligibility: Rugby League players, girls up to age of 12. From 6 years. St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre Phone: 8889 0406 30 Power St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 982, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Indoor shooting centre. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Closed Public Hols Disability Access: Yes Cranebrook United Soccer Club Phone: 0423 814 611 Home Ground: Andromeda Oval, Andromeda Dr, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 125, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.cranebrooksoccer.asn.au Service Description: Community soccer club. Hours: Winter playing season Contact: Club Secretary Fees: set annually - see website for details Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Children turning 5 in that year to Over 35 teams Volunteering: Coaches and managers for our teams St Marys Pistol Club Phone: 8889 0409 Fax: 02 9673 3833 Mail to: PO Box 982, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Pistol club. Contact: Ali Newbery (Range Manager) Fishing Nepean Fishing Club Phone: 9181 1441, 0409 035 361 Mail to: PO Box 500, Penrith 2751 Contact: Ken Curl Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 126 Sports and Leisure Emu Lions/Glenmore Park JAFC Phone: 0407 854 167 Home ground: Dukes Oval, Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: c/- 72 Sir John Jamison Circuit, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.lionsafl.com.au Service Description: Junior AFL Club catering for ages 4-16. Hours: Saturdays in winter. Contact: John Rix Fees: Registration fees $90 all inclusive. Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: From 4 to 16 years. Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com.au/jamisontown Service Description: Soccer Club. Londonderry Soccer Club Phone: 0419 217 700 Home Ground: Londonderry Oval, Carrington Rd, Londonderry 2753 Mail to: PO Box 4259, Londonderry 2753 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com/londonderry Service Description: Soccer club. Hours: Thu nights training and Sat, Sun games Contact: Dimitra Gallo Emu Plains Football Club Phone: 0412 563 919 Mulgoa Valley Football Club Phone: 9833 3277 Home Ground: Gow Park, Littlefields Rd, Mulgoa 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com.au/mulgoa Service Description: Soccer club. Home Ground: Hunter Field, Nepean St, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 161, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.emuplainsfc.com Service Description: Soccer Club. Contact: Info line/Home ground: (02) 4735 8920 Nepean District Soccer Football Association Phone: 4731 2911 Fax: 02 4722 6751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com.au Service Description: Soccer club. Contact: Linda Cerone (Operations Manager) Glenmore Park Football Club Phone: 0438 819 845 Home Ground: Ched Towns Reserve, Town Terrace, Glenmore Park 2745 Mail to: PO Box 8201, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.glenmoreparkfootball.com.au Service Description: Soccer club. Nepean District Soccer Referees Association Inc. Phone: 4575 3003, 0416 193 813 Mail to: PO Box 7261, Wilberforce 2756 Service Description: Association for soccer Henry Lawson Football Club Phone: 9623 3090 referees. Home Ground: Parkes Ave Reserve, Parkes Av, Werrington 2747 Web: Nepean Dragons Phone: 0438 742 534 Home Ground: Jamison Park, cnr Jamison Rd and York Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: 2 Mahogany Close, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com.au/dragons Service Description: Soccer Club. www.nepeansoccer.com.au/henrylawson Service Description: Soccer Club Contact: General Enquiries: 02 9623 3090 Competition Secretary Roger Phillips Info Line/Home Ground Phone: 02 9623 7119 Jamisontown Sporting Club Phone: 0425 344 599 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc See Page 75 Home Ground: Eileen Cammack Reserve, cnr Evans St and Trent St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 690, Kingswood 2747 Panthers World of Entertainment See Page 34 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 127 Sports and Leisure Penrith and District Junior Rugby League Phone: 4725 6401 cnr Mulgoa Rd and Ransley St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: Locked Bag 322, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.leaguenet.com.au Service Description: Junior rugby league. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:40pm Contact: 0418 792 528, 0417 663
[email protected] Penrith Rams Australian Football Club Phone: 0429 902 149 (General Enquiries) Home ground: Greygums Oval, Greygums Rd, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 1024, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithrams.com.au Service Description: Australian Rules football club. Contact: Seniors - Greg Corless 0412 579 061 and Under 18's - Geoff Payne 0434 073 583 Penrith City Gridiron Phone: 9626 6109, 0408 484 690 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pcgridiron.com Service Description: The Penrith City Outlaws Penrith Rovers Soccer Club Phone: 0434 405 828 Home Ground: Harold Corr Oval, Francis St, Cambridge Park 2747 Mail to: 22 Halmahera Cres, Lethbridge Park 2770 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithrovers.sampasite.com Service Description: Soccer club. Disability Access: Yes (toilet) are a non-professional, full contact gridiron (American Football) team based in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The Outlaws field teams in both the adult (Division One) and Junior (Colts) divisions of the Gridiron NSW competitions. Contact: Secretary Penrith Football Club Phone: 4731 2684 Penrith Rugby Union Club Phone: 4729 2552 Fax: 02 4729 2264 Nepean Rugby Park, Andrews Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 52, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithrugby.com.au Service Description: Rugby Union Club Contact: John Pinson, General Manager Home Ground: Jamison Park, cnr Jamison Rd and York Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithfc.com Service Description: Football club. Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation See Page 124 Penrith Swans Junior Australian Football Club (PSJAFC) Phone: 0414 795 039 Penrith Nepean United Soccer Club Phone: 0408 886 230 Cook Park, Wilson St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 4257, Penrith Plaza 2750 Web: www.penrithnepeanunited.com.au Home ground: Greygums Oval, Greygums Rd, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 883, Kingswood 2747 Email: Penrith R.S.L. Soccer Club Phone: 4736 1370 Home Ground: Jamison Park, cnr Jamison Rd and York Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com.au/penrithrslsc Service Description: Soccer Club. Contact: Info Line/Home Ground Ph: 0408 301 390 Penrith City Council
[email protected] Web: www.penrithswans.com.au Service Description: Australian Football club. Contact: Kim Mayer VP Administration Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Juniors: Male: Ages 5 to 16; Female: Ages 5 to 14 Penrith Touch Football Phone: 0412 051 716 Grounds: The Kingsway Touch Football Complex, The Kingsway, Werrington 2747 © January 2010 Community Directory 128 Sports and Leisure Mail to: PO Box 810, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: penrithta.asn.au Service Description: Touch football and Oztag. Contact: Sue Howard (Executive Director) Service Description: Soccer Club. St. Josephs Soccer Club Phone: 0408 623 500 Home Ground: Parker Street Reserve Soccer Fields, King St, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Soccer Club Contact: President St Clair Crows Phone: 0402 447 518 Home ground: Cook Park, cnr Pages Rd and Wilson St, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 121, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stclaircrows.com.au Service Description: Junior AFL club Contact: Julie Dimond, VP Operations St. Marys Band Club Rangers Soccer Group Phone: 0418 652 033 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club Phone: 0402 447 518 Training held: Cook & Banks Reserve, cnr Cook Pde and Banks Dr, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 121, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stclaircrows.com Service Description: Australian Football club. Contact: Julie Dimond Home Ground: Roper Road Fields, Roper Rd, Colyton 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bandclubrangers.com.au Service Description: Soccer Club. Werrington Football Club Phone: 0404 081 521 Home Ground: Roper Road Fields, Roper Rd, Colyton 2760 Mail to: PO Box 228, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Soccer Club Contact: President (General Enquiries) St Clair United Soccer Club Phone: 0401 739 782 Western Raiders Futsal Club Inc. Phone: 9862 9015 Fax: 02 9862 9015 Competitions at St Clair Leisure Centre, Botany La, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 38, Winston Hills 2153 Web: www.westernraiders.com.au Service Description: Indoor soccer. Competitions. Season commences in September through to March. Winter season April to August. Fees: Yes Disability Access: Yes (Disabled access.) Eligibility: Indoor soccer players. From 5 years. Home Ground: Mark Leece Oval, cnr Bennet Rd and Endeavour Ave, St Clair 2759 Mail to: PO Box 93, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stclairsoccer.com.au Service Description: Soccer Club. St Marys Convent Soccer Club Phone: 0411 407 451 Home Ground: South Creek Park, Creek Rd, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeansoccer.com.au/stmarysconvent Service Description: Soccer Club Contact: Secretary (General Enquiries) Western Storm Soccer Club Phone: 0431 691 136 Home Ground: St Clair High School, Endeavour Rd, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.westernstorm.com.au Service Description: Soccer club. Contact: Info Line/Home Ground 0431 123 159 St Marys Soccer Club Phone: 0417 788 683 Home Ground: Shepherd Park/Potter Field, cnr Bennett Rd and Shepherd St, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stmaryssoccer.com.au Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 129 Sports and Leisure Wollemi College Soccer Club Phone: 4736 5435 Home Ground: Wollemi Soccer Club, 14 Gipps St, Werrington 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.wollemisoccer.com.au Service Description: Soccer Club Contact: Secretary - General Enquiries Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course Phone: 4733 1230 Fax: 02 4733 2754 690 Mulgoa Rd, Mulgoa 2745 Mail to: PO Box 690, Mulgoa 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.glenmoregolf.com.au Service Description: Golf course. Contact: Gerry Jasmin Disability Access: Yes Languages spoken: French, Korean Golf Adventure Golf Phone: 4725 5333 Fax: 02 4731 6711 Leonay Golf Club See Page 32 Panthers World Of Entertainment, Mulgoa Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO BOX 303, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.golfadventure.com.au Service Description: Panthers Par 3, 18 Hole Golf Course, Driving Range, 3 Course Mini Golf. Hours: 7.30am – 10.00pm Sun-Thu, 7.00am – 11pm Fri-Sat. Contact: Reception Fees: Various Disability Access: Yes (All mini golf courses are wheelchair accessible. Ramps into cafe & retail outlet. Disabled toilets.) Llandilo Golf Driving Range Phone: 4729 3737 5 Ninth Avenue, Llandilo 2747 Service Description: Golf Driving Range Nepean Golf Association Phone: 4735 1730, 0427 104 944 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.westsport.com.au Service Description: Golf Association Aqua Golf Phone: 4721 7240 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.aquagolf.com.au Service Description: Aqua golf Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-12am and Fri-Sat 8am1am representing clubs in Camden, Dunheved, Glenmore Park, Leonay, Orchard Hills, Penrith, Richmond, Springwood, Wallacia and Windsor. Contact: Doug Hayne – Secretary Orchard Hills Golf Club Phone: 4736 6362 Northern Rd, Orchard Hills 2748 Mail to: PO Box 887, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Golf Club. Hours: Sat, Sun Contact: Secretary 0417 704 365 Colonial Golf Course Phone: 9673 3639 Werrington Rd, Werrington 2747 Service Description: Golf Club. Penrith Golf & Recreation Club Ltd Phone: 4736 1633 Fax: 02 4736 5580 1939 The Northern Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 726, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithgolfclub.com.au Service Description: Golf club. Contact: General Manager Disability Access: Yes Dunheved Golf Club Ltd. Phone: 9623 0239 Fax: 02 9623 0230 Links Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 104, St Marys 1790 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.dunhevedgolfclub.com.au Service Description: Golf club. Contact: Tracie Taylor, Michael Coles Disability Access: Yes Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 130 Sports and Leisure Wallacia Panthers Golf and Country Club Ltd Phone: 4773 8417 13 Park Rd, Wallacia 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: wallacia.panthers.com.au/Home Service Description: Golf course and licensed club. Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue 10am-7:30pm, Wed & Thu 10am-11pm, Fri 12pm-12am, Sat 9am12am, Sun 9am-6pm Hockey Centre, UWS Nepean, Kingswood Campus. 2 turf base, 1 water base, 1 sand base. Hours: day/night Fees: Yes Transport: Bus Disability Access: Yes Eligibility: Women & girls, seniors, juniors Western Sydney International Hockey Centre Inc Phone: 4736 8250, 0419 494 242 Fax: 02 4736 8251 UWS Kingswood Campus, O’Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 249, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: The Centre endeavours to promote and co-ordinate diverse hockey and recreational programs, including competitions, events and development programs that cater for various age groups and gender. The Centre is promoted as a venue for hire to hockey, soccer and other recreational bodies and provide assistance to hockey bodies in order to effectively promote and develop hockey. Contact: Mr Gordan Maskell Gymnastics De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline Phone: 4759 1149 Melrose Hall, cnr Great Western Hwy and Park St, Emu Plains 2750 Service Description: Offers classes in gymnastics, trampolining and tumbling from age 4. Contact: Coach Disability Access: No J.A Gym Sports Phone: 0412 096 006 Email:
[email protected] Contact: Jodie Grant Horse Racing Club Paceway Phone: 4721 2375, 0417 443 921 Hockey Penrith District Hockey Association Inc Western Sydney International Hockey Centre, O'Connell St, Kingswood 2747 Mail to: PO Box 563, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithhockey.com.au Service Description: Hockey association. Contact: The Secretary 140-147 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 7086, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.clubpacewaypenrith.com.au Service Description: Registered club, harness racing, Wednesday markets, annual show. Contact: Lorraine Pozza - CEO Horse Riding Londonderry Pony Club Inc. Phone: 4754 1210, 0412 989 289 Fax: 02 4754 4838 905 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry 2753 Mail to: PO Box 4059, Londonderry 2753 Email:
[email protected] Web: Western Districts Women's Hockey Association Phone: 0408 927 022 Mail to: PO Box 1183, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Winter sport; competition provided for women and girls. Competitions based at Western Sydney International www.londonderryponyclub.pcansw.org.au Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 131 Sports and Leisure Service Description: Teaching young riders the value of horsemanship. Hours: 1st & 3rd Sun each month 9am-4pm Contact: Secretary/Senior instructor Fees: $60 riding member, $25 social, $40 levy per family Eligibility: From 4 to 25 years. Indoor Sports Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre See Page 123 Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre See Page 35 Nepean & District Pony Club Phone: 9609 2991, 0402 144 479 Lot 18, Samuel Marsden Drive, Orchard Hills 2748 Mail to: PO Box 282, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Pony Club. Hours: Rally Days 1st & 3rd Sun each month Contact: Rhonda Batten (President) Fees: $60 for riding member Eligibility: From 4 to 25 years. Western Raiders Futsal Club Inc. See Page 129 Martial Arts Aikido Yuishinkai Martial Arts Group Phone: 0425 252 317 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean See Page 76 Spurway Stables Phone: 4777 4163 Fax: 02 4777 4163 Meets: St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Centre, Cook Pde, St Clair 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.aikidoinsydney.com Service Description: Aikido dojo. Hours: Mon 6-8pm Douglas McMaster Place, Llandilo 2747 Service Description: Riding instruction. Bookings essential. Contact: Elizabeth McMaster Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts Phone: 0417 285 128 Triple ‘S’ Equestrian Centre Phone: 4777 4447 Lot 9 Timothy Rd, Londonderry 2753 Ice Skating Penrith Ice Palace Phone: 4733 2611, 0414 434 956 Fax: 02 4733 2622 7 Pattys Place, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1911, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithicepalace.com.au Service Description: Ice skating rink. Hours: 10am-10pm Contact: Rosslyn Talbot - Manager Disability Access: Yes St Marys RSL Youth Club, Cnr Mamre Rd and Hall St, South St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.budo.com.au Service Description: Offering an innovative and progressive approach while still maintaining the essence of traditional Martial Arts. Budo Ryu Kempo incorporates LynchGardner Defence Systems. All coaches are Government accredited and hold a senior first aid certificate. Hours: Under 7 yrs Wed 6pm-7pm. All other classes are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 7pm - 8.30pm Contact: Hugh Lynch-Gardner Eligibility: From 5 years. Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy Phone: 4722 8800, 0402 144 541 Unit 4, 14 Penrith St, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.emeralddragon.com.au Service Description: Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy is a traditional style training centre (Kwoon). The styles of martial arts we Community Directory © January 2010 Penrith City Council 132 Sports and Leisure teach at the academy are: Kung Fu (Quan Fa) originating from the Shaolin temple, Tai Chi (Zhaobao & Chen styles) and traditional Chi Kung (Qigong) forms. Contact: David Greenland Service Description: The club provides a calendar of events and activities including weekend trips and drive awareness training. Hours: Meetings held first Tue each month (except January) 7:30pm Goshin Ryu Karate Phone: 9977 0814, 0418 410 396 Mail to: PO Box 547, Manly 2095 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.goshinryu.com Service Description: Karate and self defence Hills District Car Club Phone: 9623 0757 Meets at Emu Plains Sporting and Recreation Club, Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Mail to: PO Box 77, Baulkham Hills BC 1755 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.hdcc.com.au Service Description: The club has been founded in 1954 and offers wide variety of events for club members. The club owns a property at Hampton near Jenolan Caves which is used by it's members to compete in rallys etc. Hours: Club meetings - 3rd Wed of the month, 8pm Contact: 0418 861 410 Fees: Yes Eligibility: Car enthusiasts classes in Penrith, Emu Plains,. Kingswood, Emerton and Mount Druitt. Contact: Dr Richard Bradford Eligibility: From 3 years. Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre See Page 123 St Clair Tae Kwon Do School Phone: 9623 9249 St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club See Page 124 Nepean District 4WD Club Inc Meetings held: Captain Cook Tennis Association, cnr Castlereagh Rd and Great Western Highway, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 488, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepean4wd.org.au Service Description: The club runs a variety of events throughout the year from social nights to weekend camping trips. Club trips are generally suitable for standard 4WDs. But for the adventurous the club does a couple of trips with harder grading. For club members, our accredited driver trainers attend most trips and run driver training days throughout the year. Motor Sports Australian Karting Association of NSW Phone: 4721 1300 Fax: 02 4721 1522 Suite 2, 483 High St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 4222, Penrith Plaza, Penrith 2750 Web: www.karting.net.au Service Description: Administration of NSW Competition Karting Hours: 9am-5pm Contact: State Office Secretary Blue Mountains Four Wheel Drive Club Phone: 0434 411 060 Meets at: Emu Plains Sports & Recreation Club, Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Mail to: PO Box 65, Glenbrook 2773 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.bluemtns4wdclub.asn.au Nepean Motor Sports Club Ltd Phone: 4341 5485, 4721 4439 Nepean Raceway, 112 Rickards Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Mail to: Po Box 1002, Penrith 2751 Web: www.nepeanraceway.com.au Service Description: Dirt track, speedway and go-kart race circuit. Also incorporating PCYC Minibbike Club. Contact: Christine Tickner, Secretary Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 133 Sports and Leisure Nepean Valley Car Club Inc. Phone: 0419 550 500 Mail to: PO Box 121, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nvcc.com.au Service Description: The Nepean Valley Car Home ground: Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd & Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Club was formed in April 2001 by a group of Motorsport enthusiasts who felt a need for a local community based club that provided both sporting and social events in the Nepean Valley district. We are mainly focused on Rallysports events such as Motorkhana, Khanacross, Rally, Drifting, Dirt Circuits. Lap Dash and Super Sprints. Contact: Scott Harper www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=COR Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: Michelle Greenhill President Emmaus Netball Club Phone: 0409 660 828, 0415 109 086 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: Penrith PCYC Minibike Club Phone: 0400 114 840 Rickards Rd, Castlereagh 2749 Mail to: PO Box 581, Penrith BC 2751 Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=EMM Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: President Tracey Holt; Vice President Tracey Carling Emu Plains Netball Club Phone: 4735 1499, 0417 293 066 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithpcycminibikeclub.com.au/main/pa ge_home.html Service Description: Mini bike club. Netball Aaztecs Netball Club Phone: 4721 4319 www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=EMU Service Description: Netball club. Contact: President/Snr Registrar Elizabeth De Marzi; Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/ Service Description: Netball club. Contact: Lisa Pinch Erskine Park Eagles Netball Club Phone: 9834 2437, 0412 969 809 Netball courts, Chameleon Drive, Erskine Park 2759 Mail to: c/- 12 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park 2759 Email:
[email protected] Web: Cambridge Park Netball Club Phone: 0409 313 667, 0421 977 213 Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Jamison Rd, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 87, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=CAM Service Description: Netball club. Contact: Gabi Watts - President Nuch Evans Vice-President Corpus Christi Netball Club Phone: 0419 303 432 www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=ERS Service Description: Netball Club affiliated to the Penrith District Netball Association. Although teams train in Erskine Park all competition games are played at Jamison Park, Penrith. Senior teams wishing to register must provide a suitably qualified umpire to meet at least one umpiring commitment each week. Hours: Check web-site -Registrations are late January each year and fees are set annually. Contact: President Kim Sonter Volunteering: The committee are all volunteers, as are coaches and managers. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 134 Sports and Leisure We are happy to accept help from all volunteers, particularly with umpiring. Glenmore Park Netball Club Phone: 4733 4360, 0407 234 360 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=GLE Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: President/Umpire Convenor Nicole Preissl www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=PREP Service Description: Netball club. Penrith RSL Netball Club Phone: 4729 0156, 0423 571 072 Email:
[email protected] Web: Nepean Valley Netball Club Phone: 4721 4319 Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/ Service Description: Netball club. www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=RSL Service Description: Netball club Contact: President Jenni May Penrith South Netball Club Phone: 4721 8676, 4737 0705 33 Sunset Ave, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: Oakdale Netball Club Phone: 4733 0696, 4727 0266 Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=PSTH Service Description: Netball club. Contact: President Julian Jones Penrith Sports Netball Club Phone: 4721 4651, 0415 205 289 Mail to: c/- PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=OAK Service Description: Netball club. Contact: President/Registrar Sharon Bishop Secretary/Treasurer Jo-Ann Gough Penrith District Netball Association Phone: 4721 4319 Fax: 02 4721 1483 www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=PSTS Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: President/Uniforms Kim Wennerbom Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/ Service Description: Netball association. Contact: Lisa Pinch Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre See Page 123 Riverlands Netball Club Phone: 4730 4068, 0410 609 068 Email:
[email protected] Web: Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation See Page 124 www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=RIV Service Description: Netball club. Contact: President Cathy Ormerod Penrith Rep Teams Phone: 4721 4319 St Clair Netball Club Phone: 9834 5370, 0410 696 367 Mail to: c/- 857, Kingswood 2747 Community Directory © January 2010 Penrith City Council 135 Sports and Leisure Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=STC Service Description: Netball Club. Twin Creeks Netball Club Phone: 9670 5906 Mail to: c/- PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Web: St Josephs Netball Club Phone: 4730 4918, 0412 061 335 Fax: 02 4721 1483 Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=TWC Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: President Chris Glen Warragamba Netball Club Phone: 4774 1675 Mail to: c/- PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=STJ Service Description: Netball club. Contact: President Ray Geraghty St Mark's Netball Club Phone: 4721 4319 Fax: 02 4721 1483 www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=WAR Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: Paul & Maureen Skuratowski – President/Secretary 4774 2153 Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd & Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/ Service Description: Netball club. Contact: Lisa Pinch Werrington Netball Club Phone: 4721 4319 Jamison Park Netball Complex, cnr York Rd and Batt St, South Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre See Page 36 St Marys Leagues Netball Club Phone: 0419 981 232 Mail to: PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=WER Service Description: Netball club. Contact: Lisa Pinch Pigeon Racing Penrith Homing Pigeon Society See Page 13 www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=SML Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: President John Burns St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club See Page 124 Roller Hockey SkateNSW Incorporated Phone: 4730 1241 Fax: 02 4730 1241 PO Box 122, Cranebrook 2749 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.skatensw.org.au Service Description: State Sporting organisation existing to encourage participation in roller sports in safe and secure environments, and to encourage both membership of affiliated clubs and participation in the competitions offered by SkateNSW across all branches of roller sports including Artistic Skating, Inline Hockey, © January 2010 St Nicholas Netball Club Phone: 4733 6543 Mail to: c/- PO Box 857, Kingswood 2747 Web: www.isport.com.au/netball/penrth/hgchome.cl ?PT=&C=STN Service Description: Netball Club. Contact: President Penrith City Council Community Directory 136 Sports and Leisure Speed Skating, Roller Hockey, Skateboarding and Inline Aggressive Street Skating. Contact: Gawaine Davis Shop 4, Leonay Shopping Centre, Leonay Pde, Leonay 2750 Service Description: Squash Courts Roller Skating Penrith Skatel (Skating and Roller Blading) Phone: 4735 6699 120 Russell St, Emu Plains 2750 Web: www.penrithskatel.com Service Description: Roller skating and blading centre. Contact: Bob Kersten Table Tennis Nepean District Table Tennis Association Phone: 4737 8068, 0413 958 979 Ground Floor, Clubhouse, Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex, cnr Great Western Hwy and Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 780, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ttnsw.org.au Service Description: Table tennis. Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri from 7pm, Sat from 3pm Contact: Alan Taylor, Secretary Fees: $4 adults, $3 juniors Disability Access: Yes SkateNSW Incorporated See Page 136 Skateboarding SkateNSW Incorporated See Page 136 Teeball Softball Penrith City Softball Association See Page 137 Penrith City Softball Association Mail to: PO Box 305, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrith.softball.org.au/ Service Description: The Summer Fastpitch Tennis Arthur Neave Tennis Complex Phone: 9623 2095 Parkes Avenue Reserve, Parkes Ave, Werrington 2747 Service Description: 4 Tennis Courts Competition provides Junior Teeball, Teeball, Modball, Minor and Major Division Youth Softball to girls and boys, three divisions of Ladies Softball and a Mens Competition. The Winter Slowpitch Competition is a mixed competition that endeavours to encourage new players to explore the fun of softball. Hours: Contact for details Contact: Secretary Fees: Contact for details Emu Plains Tennis Courts Phone: 4735 4673 Park St, Emu Plains 2750 Service Description: 2 Tennis Courts Contact: Kay Hannel Squash Dance Boulevarde 101 See Page 17 Londonderry Tennis Court Phone: 4578 1463 Carrington Rd, Londonderry 2753 Service Description: 1 tennis Court Contact: Londonderry Hardware Leonay Squash and Fitness Centre Phone: 4735 3399 Mt Vernon Tennis Court Phone: 9620 1543 Bowood Rd, Erskine Park 2759 Service Description: 1 Tennis Court © January 2010 Penrith City Council Community Directory 137 Sports and Leisure Contact: Kerry Milosevic Trampolining De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline See Page 131 Mulgoa Tennis Courts Phone: 4773 8182 Littlefields Rd, Mulgoa 2745 Service Description: 2 Tennis Courts Contact: Mulgoa Newsagency Nepean District Tennis Association Inc Phone: 4721 2880 Fax: 02 4721 2880 Triathlon Panthers Nepean Triathlon Club Phone: 4725 2544, 0414 291 358 Meets: 153 -233 Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 1411, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.pantherstriclub.com.au Service Description: Panthers Triathlon Club was established in 1985 and is located in Penrith, NSW, Australia. The Club caters for athletes of all ages and abilities. Panthers Triathlon Club currently has over 400 registered members including competing and non-competing members. The Club holds regular Triathlon and Duathlon races at the Sydney International Regatta Centre - home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Rowing, Canoe / Kayaking and Whitewater Canoeing events. Contact: Warwick Brennan cnr Great Western Hwy and Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 233, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ndta.com.au Service Description: Nepean District Tennis Association delivers all tennis-related services, including: coaching groups and individual lessons for all skill levels; court hire for individuals and groups; holiday camps for juniors during every school holidays; proshop, racquet restringing, grip replacements; racquet hire available for juniors and adults; large (100 seat) function room for hire. Hours: 10am – 9pm depending on demand (bookings outside normal hours can be made) Contact: Chris Woodland (President), Neil Renaud (Secretary), Grant Pittendrigh (Head Coach) Fees: Day light rate: $15 per hour. Night time rate: $18 per hour. Members’ discounts apply (50% at day and 25% at night). Disability Access: Yes Volunteering: Many opportunities exist for volunteers, in tennis and non-tennis related capacities. Trotting Club Paceway See Page 131 Water Sports Bridge to Bridge See Page 38 St Marys Tennis Club Inc Phone: 9623 9147 Creek Rd, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 312, St Marys 1790 Service Description: Tennis club. Contact: Janette Rafferty, Secretary Careel Cruising Yacht Association of Australia Inc Phone: 9623 5424 Mail to: 27 Mistletoe Ave, Claremont Meadows Wallacia Tennis Courts Phone: 4773 8077 c/- Blaxland Crossing Recreation and Rest Ground, Alwyn Avenue, Wallacia 2745 Contact: Sal Manna 2747 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.careel.com Service Description: Offers racing, cruising, training and social activities for the owners of Careel trailable yachts. Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 138 Sports and Leisure Hours: Please contact or check website for events calendar. Contact: Membership Secretary, 02 9623 5424 Fees: $45 p a Sydney, $25 country. Eligibility: Couples, singles and family groups, all ages Eva Bory Swimming School Phone: 4735 4136 Fax: 02 4733 6657 14 Bromley St, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 8348, Glenmore Park 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fitnessworld.com.au Service Description: Learn to swim, swim rowing. The club runs a special 'Talent Identification Program' (TIP) searching for people with select attributes that are characteristic to rowing. Nepean rowers are very competitive and the club has enjoyed a great deal of success in rowing over the years. The club has a range of events available to members and guests throughout each week. Hours: 7days 10am-late Disability Access: Yes (ramp, bathroom) Eligibility: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Nepean Sailing Club Phone: 4735 2708, 9911 0000 Mail to: Po Box 220, Emu Plains 2750 Contact: Richard Turp coaching, public swimming. Contact: Alan Bentley Inswim Aquatic Centre Phone: 4733 6666 Nepean Swimming Club Inc Phone: 4731 2338, 4739 3953 Home pool: Eva Bory's Swim School, 14 Bromley Rd, Emu Plains 2750 Mail to: PO Box 220, Emu Plains 2750 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nepeanswim.com.au Service Description: The Nepean swimming club runs Friday night 'club nights' through both Summer and Winter seasons. The venue for winter is our home pool at the Eva Bory swim school and in summer we enjoy the picturesque bush setting of the Glenbrook Aquatic Centre. 122 Blaikie Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 3142, East Blaxland 2774 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.inswim.com.au Contact: Secretary - John Amputch Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc See Page 43 Nepean Power Boat & Ski Club Inc Phone: 0411 013 475 Nepean River, Regentville 2745 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.npbwsclub.com.au Service Description: Water skiing club situated on the banks of the river at Regentville, the Club usually has a membership of around forty to fifty. Members have their own boats set up for water skiing. It is a sport which appeals to people of all ages and both sexes and is, therefore, often a family affair. Contact: Phillip Pendragons Abreast See Page 80 Penrith RSL Youth Amateur Swimming Club Phone: 4721 4717 Penrith Sailing Club Phone: 4739 3201, 0419 492 035 (Ivan Halford) Service Description: Sailing club. Contact: 02 4732 2904, 0418 322 904 (Neville Nepean Rowing Club Phone: 4731 2255 Plant) Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 27, Penrith 2751 Web: www.nepeanrowingclub.org.au Service Description: The Nepean Rowing Club provides general club facilities as well as programs dedicated to developing the sport of Penrith City Council Penrith Swimming Centre Phone: 4721 3625 Fax: 02 4721 3266 Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: Po Box 60, Penrith 2750 Web: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Swimming Centre. © January 2010 Community Directory 139 Sports and Leisure Penrith Swimming Club Inc Phone: 0434 640 174 Penrith Swimming Centre, Station St, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 725, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithswim.com.au Service Description: We are a friendly and family orientated club that caters for the needs of all members, from young to old. We meet for Club Nights at Penrith Swimming Centre, Station St, Penrith each Friday night during the summer season. pool and open water swimming. The Club caters for both able bodied and disabled swimmers, ranging in age from 4 years through to veterans, competing both socially and competitively. Ripples St Marys Swimming Club is a registered club and is affiliated with Metro South West and Swimming NSW Ltd which makes members eligible to participate at most Swimming NSW approved carnivals. Sailability Penrith Lakes Phone: 4729 2059 Fax: 02 4729 2349 Shed 3 Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 852, Penrith 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.sailabilitypenrithlakes.org.au Service Description: Sailability Penrith Lakes was established in 2002 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre and facilitates sailing for everyone regardless of age or ability. The club has twelve (12) Access dinghies, a four persons Walker Bay a boat shed, pontoon and wheelchair hoist. The club offers Come N Try Days once a month, school holiday programs, Sail To Freedom on the Monday and Tuesday, and we can also offer 'one-off 'days for groups and other activities e.g. birthday party, Christmas party, corporate days. Hours: See Website for details Contact: Commodore Fees: Contact for details Disability Access: Yes (Pathway from shed to pontoon, Hoist for wheelchair, toilets) Volunteering: Volunteers will be taught how to sail, and to drive a safety boat, as well as setting up and dismantling boats, and teaching people to sail. We are looking for more volunteers to help out mid-week and have a lot of fun . Penrith Valley Canoeing (Whitewater, Flatwater & Marathons) Phone: 4735 4226, 9896 7488 Bruce Neale Dr, Penrith 2750 Mail to: PO Box 92, Penrith 2751 Web: www.pvc.canoe.org.au Service Description: Sprint, Canoe, Polo, Marathon, Slalom and Freestyle Contact: President Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd Phone: 4730 4333 McCarthy's Lane, Cranebrook 2749 Mail to: PO Box 1120, Penrith BC 2751 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.penrithwhitewater.com.au Service Description: Penrith Whitewater is available year round for whitewater rafting, kayaking, beach volleyball and guided venue tours, all of which may be arranged by prior booking. Contact: Centre Management Ripples St Marys Swimming Club Phone: 0411 238 155 Fax: 02 9670 6395 Charles Hacket Drive, St Marys 2760 Mail to: PO Box 111, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ripplesstmarysswim.org.au Service Description: The club is located at The Sydney International Regatta Centre See Page 37 Ripples Leisure Centre, Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys. The Centre is owned and operated by Penrith City Council. Ripples St Marys Swimming Club Inc. is one of the largest and most successful clubs in the Metro South West District, with many of our swimmers competing at the District, Metropolitan, State and National levels in both Penrith City Council Weight Lifting The Carl Richards Way Personal Training & Weight Loss Studio Phone: 4732 4002, 0418 268 261 © January 2010 Community Directory 140 Sports and Leisure Unit 10, 29 Coombes Dr, Penrith 2750 Mail to: 10/29 Coombes Drive, Penrith 2750 Email:
[email protected] Service Description: Health & Fitness Centre Wheelchair Sports NSW Push and Power Sports Inc See Page 75 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 141 Transport Transport Ambulance Services The Nepean Hospital See Page 66 Community Transport Community Access Buses See Page 112 Great Community Transport Inc See Page 97 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance See Page 98 Penrith City Council Community Buses See Page 113 Motor Vehicle Modification Freedom Motors Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 9673 4033 Fax: 02 9673 4264 17 Plasser Cr, St Marys 2760 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.freedommotorssaustralia.com.au Service Description: Provides the Freedom Van conversion which has a gently sloping ramp to the rear entrance. The Passenger and Family design options can cater for families with different needs including the self drive option. Vehicles modified include: Chrysler Voyager, Kia Carnival, Mercedes Benz Vito, Toyota Tarago, VW Transporter/Caravelle, Holden Combo and Citroen Berlingo. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Contact: Sales and Marketing Manager. Other phone: 0414 248 836 Fees: Variable according to conversion needed Transport: Close to trains and buses Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp, toilet) Eligibility: People with disabilities, or the aged Languages spoken: Dutch Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 142 Name Index Name Index A A Country Cottage Preschool .......................................... 99 A Honey Pot Haven Preschool ........................................ 99 Aaztecs Netball Club..................................................... 134 ABC Developmental Learning Centre - Glenmore Park . 100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville ...... 100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville Academy....................................................................... 100 Aboriginal Catholic Ministry ............................................. 23 Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc ............................... 26 ABTECH Repairs .......................................................... 117 ADHC Specialist Services Team ..................................... 72 Advantage Psychology.................................................... 81 Adventure Golf .............................................................. 130 Adventure Preschool..................................................... 100 AFL Greater Sydney Juniors- Western Sydney ............. 126 Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2)............................................................... 8 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) ......... 8 Aikido Yuishinkai Martial Arts Group ............................. 132 Aitken, Jim OAM, Councillor for South Ward - Mayor ...... 68 Al Anon Family Groups ................................................... 51 All Trades Group Training ............................................... 23 Allison, Kaylene, Councillor for East Ward ...................... 68 Andromeda Community Centre ....................................... 26 Angels of Mercy .............................................................. 52 Anglicare Charity Shops................................................ 119 ANGLICARE Counselling................................................ 39 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre..................... 88 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers ............................................................................. 56 Aqua Golf...................................................................... 130 Ardill, Robert, Councillor for South Ward ......................... 68 Arms of Australia Inn Museum ........................................ 15 Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch.................. 39 Arthur Neave Memorial Hall ............................................ 26 Arthur Neave Tennis Complex ...................................... 137 ARV Home Support Services .......................................... 97 Astley Mobility ............................................................... 117 Audioclinic....................................................................... 81 Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron............. 121 Australian Hearing........................................................... 21 Australian Karting Association of NSW.......................... 133 Australian Taxation Office ............................................... 68 Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre ................................. 27 BCS Community Care - Penrith .......................................77 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services ..............62 Beamer, Diane, State Member for Mulgoa .......................70 Benchmark College .........................................................55 Benevolent Society Penrith............................................112 Berkshire Park Hall..........................................................27 Blaxland Glenbrook RSL and Citizens Kennel and Training Club Inc ...........................................................................13 Blissful Babies .................................................................40 Blue Emu Children’s Centre...........................................100 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) ...............................................................................52 Blue Mountains Four Wheel Drive Club .........................133 Bollygum Childcare Centre ............................................100 Bradbury, David, Member for Lindsay..............................68 Break Thru Employment Solutions...................................91 Breakthru Employment Solutions.....................................73 Bridge to Bridge...............................................................38 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc ..................................62 Bright Stars Kindergarten ..............................................100 Bronte Child and Family Centre.....................................100 Budgerigar Society of NSW Inc - Riverlands Branch........13 Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts........................................132 Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group ..........72 Busy Bee Child Care Centre..........................................101 C C & R Lee Dance Academy.............................................17 Cambridge Academy of Performing Arts..........................17 Cambridge Park Hall .......................................................27 Cambridge Park Netball Club ........................................134 Careel Cruising Yacht Association of Australia Inc.........138 Carers Allowance ............................................................77 Carita Children’s Centre ................................................101 Castlereagh Hall..............................................................27 Castlereagh Kindergarten..............................................101 Castlereagh Learning Services........................................56 Castlereagh School of Performing Arts ............................17 Cawarra Women's Refuge...............................................62 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service ......................62 Centre for Addiction Medicine - Nepean ..........................77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ................77 Centrecare Pharmacy......................................................83 Centrelink Customer Service Centre..........................21, 40 Chalkdust Theatre Inc......................................................17 Champions for Dance......................................................17 Chat 'n Play Playgroup ..................................................118 Cherrywood Village ...........................................................9 Child Support Agency......................................................91 Chiropractors Association of Australia - NSW Ltd ............40 Christian Science Reading Room ....................................27 Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints...............28 Claremont Meadows Community Centre .........................28 Claremont Meadows Soccer Club..................................126 Climbing Centre, The.......................................................28 Club Paceway ...............................................................131 Colonial Golf Course .....................................................130 Colyton High School ........................................................58 Colyton Mt Druitt Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc ......................................................................................126 Colyton Neighbourhood Centre .......................................28 Colyton St Clair Baseball Club Inc. ................................122 Colyton/St Clair Little Athletics.......................................121 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ..................52 Community Access Buses .............................................112 Community Access Care Pair ........................................101 Community Halls & Neighbourhood Centres....................28 B BALANCE! Sensible Kids Fun Vacation Care................ 100 Barnardos Penrith Centre................................................ 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program ....... 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program............................................................... 9 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours)..................................................... 114 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends ........................ 57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Legal Services..................... 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene ................................................................... 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre ..... 27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service............. 40 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................................................................... 65 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) .......................................................................... 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays........................................................................ 73 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 143 Name Index Community Options, Anglicare ........................................ 97 Community Visitors Scheme ......................................... 112 communityNet ................................................................. 23 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook...................................................... 83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith............................................................. 84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair............................................................. 84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys .......................................................... 84 Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal ........................ 70 Continence Service ......................................................... 40 Cooinda Preschool........................................................ 101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre.................................... 101 Cook Parade Neighbourhood Centre .............................. 28 Coowarra Cottage ........................................................... 28 Coowarra Cottage Out of School Hours Care................ 101 Corpus Christi Netball Club ........................................... 134 Crameri, Kevin OAM, Councillor for North Ward.............. 68 Cranebrook Community Health Centre............................ 29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym ........... 29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling............ 62 Cranebrook Little Athletics Centre Inc ........................... 121 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre................................. 29 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ........................................ 41 Cranebrook United Soccer Club.................................... 126 Cranebrook Youth Development Service......................... 23 CRS Australia - Penrith ................................................... 88 Cumberland Rural Fire Service ....................................... 67 Erskine Park Children’s Centre......................................102 Erskine Park Community Centre......................................30 Erskine Park Community Hall ..........................................30 Erskine Park Eagles Netball Club ..................................134 Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc......23 Erskine Park Out of School Hours Care.........................102 Eva Bory Swimming School...........................................139 F Family and Relationship Courses (Relationships Australia) ......................................................................................120 Family Skills Program ......................................................57 Fanci Footwork Dancers..................................................17 Finch Society of Australia Inc - Hawkesbury Valley Branch ........................................................................................13 First Church of Christ, Scientist .......................................30 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability ......................................................................................102 Floribunda Community Centre .........................................30 Fowler, Ross OAM, Councillor for North Ward- Deputy Mayor ..............................................................................69 Freedom Motors Australia Pty Ltd..................................142 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service ....................9 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service.......97 Fusion Western Sydney...................................................41 G Glebe Cottage .................................................................78 Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course ..........................130 Glenmore Park Basketball Club.....................................123 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ......24 Glenmore Park Community Fair.......................................38 Glenmore Park Cricket Club ..........................................124 Glenmore Park Football Club.........................................127 Glenmore Park Netball Club ..........................................135 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care .....................103 Glenmore Park Preschool..............................................103 Glenmore Park Skatepark ...............................................30 Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre .................30 Glenmore Park Youth Centre...........................................31 Glenmore Park Youth Service .........................................42 Gold Star Dance Studio ...................................................17 Goldfinch, Ben, Councillor for North Ward .......................69 Goshin Ryu Karate ........................................................133 Governor Phillip Nursing Home .........................................6 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital ................82 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care ..............................................................................103 Great Community Transport Inc.......................................97 Greater Western Junior Baseball Association Inc ..........122 Greenow, Jackie, Councillor for East Ward......................69 GROW NSW ...................................................................51 Guillaume, Prue, Councillor for South Ward.....................69 Gumbirra Children’s Centre ...........................................103 D Dads and Kids Fun Day .................................................. 38 Dads in Distress (dids) .................................................. 118 Dance Boulevarde 101.................................................... 17 Davies, Greg, Councillor for East Ward ........................... 68 Davies, Mark, Councillor for South Ward......................... 69 Davies, Tanya, Councillor for East Ward ......................... 69 De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline ............................... 131 Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) ..................................................................................... 116 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ..................... 41 Djalaringi Child Care Centre.......................................... 101 DoCS Community Services Centre ................................. 11 Dogs NSW ...................................................................... 13 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer ................................... 63 Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre ........................... 41 Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre ......................................... 102 Dulkara Semi-supported Accommodation ....................... 12 Dunheved Golf Club Ltd. ............................................... 130 E Edinglassie Lodge............................................................. 6 Edinglassie Village ............................................................ 6 Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy.......................... 132 Emmaus Netball Club ................................................... 134 Emu Heights Day Care Centre ...................................... 102 Emu Heights Neighbourhood Centre............................... 29 Emu Lions/Glenmore Park JAFC................................... 127 Emu Plains Community Centre ....................................... 29 Emu Plains Cricket Club................................................ 124 Emu Plains Football Club .............................................. 127 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre .................... 102 Emu Plains Library .......................................................... 30 Emu Plains Little Athletics Centre Inc............................ 121 Emu Plains Netball Club................................................ 134 Emu Plains Tennis Courts............................................. 137 Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care ............ 102 Enterpraise ..................................................................... 91 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities................. 117 Erskine Park Badminton Club........................................ 122 H HACC Volunteer Training Project ....................................31 Harold Corr Community Hall ............................................31 Harold Wheen Preschool...............................................103 Hawkesbury Finch Club...................................................13 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc .......................74 Henry Fulton Nursing Home ..............................................6 Henry Lawson Camera Club............................................19 Henry Lawson Football Club..........................................127 High Street Preschool....................................................103 Hills District Car Club.....................................................133 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys ...............................66 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys..................................31 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch..................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch ..................98 Housing NSW....................................................................5 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care .......74 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 144 Name Index I Immunisation Clinics for Children .................................... 87 Inswim Aquatic Centre .................................................. 139 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS)........................................................................... 63 J J.A Gym Sports............................................................. 131 Jamala Long Day Care Centre ...................................... 103 Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre................................. 6 Jamison Little Athletics Centre Inc................................. 121 Jamison Park Skatepark ................................................. 31 Jamisontown Children’s Centre..................................... 103 Jamisontown Sporting Club........................................... 127 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre ......................... 17 Job Quest ....................................................................... 92 Job Quest Youth Programs ............................................. 91 Jobfind Centre Penrith..................................................... 92 Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care ..... 103 Just Cricket St Marys .................................................... 124 K Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc - Factory .................. 92 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc....................................... 104 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service............... 104 Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care ......... 104 Kids World Kindy Day Care ........................................... 104 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ............................ 104 Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care .............. 104 Kindana Children’s Centre ............................................ 104 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre .................... 104 Kindilan Preschool 1 ..................................................... 104 Kindilan Preschool 2 ..................................................... 105 Kindy 4 Kids.................................................................. 105 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility ................................. 6 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre.................................. 32 Kingswood Preschool.................................................... 105 Kingswood Sports Club ................................................. 123 Koala Corner Children’s Centre..................................... 105 KU Starting Points Family Program ................................. 74 Kurrambee School .......................................................... 58 Maher School of Irish Dancing.........................................18 Malkoc, Marko, Councillor for East Ward .........................69 Mamre Christian College .................................................59 Mamre Good Living Festival ............................................19 Mamre Homestead ..........................................................15 Mamre Training Services.................................................32 Marie Stopes International...............................................88 Marys Tiny Tots Preschool ............................................105 MAX Employment Penrith................................................92 McKeown, Karen, Councillor for South Ward ...................69 Medicare - Penrith Office .................................................68 Melrose Hall ....................................................................32 Men and Family Relationship Services ..........................120 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) .................78 Ministry of Dance.............................................................18 Mobile Playvan ..............................................................106 Mountains to Meadows Mobile Preschool......................106 Mountainview Nursing Home .............................................7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........................................10 Mt Vernon Tennis Court.................................................137 Mud Puddles Cottage ....................................................106 Mulgoa Hall .....................................................................32 Mulgoa Preschool..........................................................106 Mulgoa Progress Association ..........................................51 Mulgoa Tennis Courts....................................................138 Mulgoa Valley Football Club ..........................................127 Multicultural Health Network ............................................22 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre...16 Museum of Fire ...............................................................16 My First School Long Day Care .....................................106 N NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library ......................42 NADO Inc - Out and About Program................................57 Namatjira Neighbourhod Centre ......................................33 National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region ................................................................60 National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc ....42 Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd.............................89 Nepean & District Pony Club .........................................132 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission ........................................................................................43 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc)....43 Nepean Art Society Inc ....................................................20 Nepean Athletic Club.....................................................122 Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler/Penrith Platypus Cruiser....66 Nepean Blood Bank Donor Centre...................................78 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc........43 Nepean Christian Counselling .......................................115 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre...................106 Nepean Community College ............................................55 Nepean Dental Health Clinic............................................82 Nepean District 4WD Club Inc .......................................133 Nepean District Amateur Athletics Committee ...............122 Nepean District Cage Bird Club .......................................13 Nepean District Cricket Association ...............................124 Nepean District Historical Society Inc ..............................54 Nepean District Soccer Football Association..................127 Nepean District Soccer Referees Association Inc. .........127 Nepean District Table Tennis Association......................137 Nepean District Tennis Association Inc..........................138 Nepean Dragons ...........................................................127 Nepean Family History Society (NFHS) Inc .....................43 Nepean Fishing Club .....................................................126 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc ................................79 Nepean Golf Association ...............................................130 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .........................................................................7 Nepean Hospital - Client Liaison Unit...............................85 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service ............................................................................85 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service............................44 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department L Legacy Nepean Office..................................................... 53 Legal Aid........................................................................ 94 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services..................................................... 7 Lemongrove Early Learning Centre............................... 105 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care................................. 7 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village.......................... 8 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service ................. 9 Leonay Golf Club ............................................................ 32 Leonay Squash and Fitness Centre .............................. 137 Life Education NSW ........................................................ 42 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.................................... 42 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance.......................... 98 Lifestart Nepean.............................................................. 59 Little Cottage Preschool ................................................ 105 Little Joeys Preschool ................................................... 105 Little People Child Care................................................. 105 Llandilo Golf Driving Range........................................... 130 Londonderry Long Day Care Centre.............................. 105 Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre ............................... 32 Londonderry Pony Club Inc. .......................................... 131 Londonderry Soccer Club.............................................. 127 Londonderry Tennis Court............................................. 137 Lorraine Quartermain's Art Gallery .................................. 15 Low Vision Group............................................................ 74 Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan ......................................................................................... 5 M MacKillop Baseball Club Inc .......................................... 122 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 145 Name Index Driver Assessment Service ............................................. 58 Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service ............................... 85 Nepean Hunters Club Inc. ............................................. 125 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc.......... 10 Nepean Interyouth Services ............................................ 55 Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup................................. 118 Nepean Little Athletics Centre ....................................... 122 Nepean Migrant Access .................................................. 24 Nepean Motor Sports Club Ltd ...................................... 133 Nepean Multicultural Access Project ............................... 33 Nepean Multiple Birth Association ................................... 89 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ....................................... 98 Nepean Options .............................................................. 44 Nepean Potters Society Inc............................................. 20 Nepean Power Boat & Ski Club Inc ............................... 139 Nepean Preschool......................................................... 106 Nepean Puffers and Wheezers ....................................... 79 Nepean Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment................ 66 Nepean Rowing Club .................................................... 139 Nepean Sailing Club ..................................................... 139 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services ........................ 79 Nepean Swimming Club Inc .......................................... 139 Nepean Tiny Tots.......................................................... 106 Nepean Valley Car Club Inc. ......................................... 134 Nepean Valley Netball Club........................................... 135 Nepean Valley Toastmasters .......................................... 21 Nepean Volunteer Services Inc ....................................... 44 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service .......................... 10 Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc................................................................................... 44 No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Cranebrook Development Project ............................................................................ 92 North Penrith Community Centre..................................... 33 North St Marys Community Pre School ......................... 106 North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group ................... 44 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre............................ 33 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc...................... 24 North West Personnel ..................................................... 92 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ......................... 45 Northcott Intensive Family Support................................ 116 Nova Employment - Head Office ..................................... 45 Nova Employment and Training ...................................... 75 NSW Department of Education and Training - Western Sydney Region................................................................ 59 NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved ........................................ 67 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.................................... 75 NSW Statewide Infant Screening - Hearing Program ...... 75 NTT Productions- Comedy Theatre Company................. 18 Nuroc Dance Company ................................................... 18 Penrith & District Basketball Association Inc ..................123 Penrith Academy of Fencing..........................................125 Penrith Accessible Transport .........................................117 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) ................85 Penrith AMF Bowling Centre..........................................124 Penrith and District Junior Rugby League ......................128 Penrith Ballroom Dance...................................................18 Penrith Baseball Club Ltd (Juniors & Seniors) ...............123 Penrith Basketball Stadium............................................123 Penrith Bowling Club .....................................................124 Penrith City Archers Inc .................................................121 Penrith City Choir Inc.......................................................18 Penrith City Council .........................................................69 Penrith City Council - Children's Services ......................107 Penrith City Council Community Buses..........................113 Penrith City Council Rates Rebate...................................69 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer ..............45 Penrith City Gridiron ......................................................128 Penrith City Library ..........................................................34 Penrith City Library Home Library Service .......................46 Penrith City Softball Association ....................................137 Penrith City Toastmasters ...............................................21 Penrith City YMCA OOSH Centre..................................107 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc...............46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care ..............................................................................107 Penrith Community Health Centre ...................................86 Penrith Community Health Centre - Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service ..................................63 Penrith Community Kitchen ...........................................113 Penrith Conservatorium of Music .....................................18 Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team .....................................86 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc.............34 Penrith District Cricket Club Inc .....................................124 Penrith District Hockey Association Inc..........................131 Penrith District Netball Association ................................135 Penrith Family Relationship Centre................................119 Penrith Football Club .....................................................128 Penrith Golf & Recreation Club Ltd ................................130 Penrith Homing Pigeon Society .......................................13 Penrith Ice Palace .........................................................132 Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation ...............................124 Penrith Junior Cricket Association .................................124 Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc..............................14 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team.............................86 Penrith Museum of Printing..............................................16 Penrith Nepean United Soccer Club ..............................128 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN) ....................51 Penrith Panthers BMX Club Inc .....................................125 Penrith Panthers Cycling Club .......................................125 Penrith PCYC Minibike Club ..........................................134 Penrith Possums Preschool...........................................107 Penrith Preschool ..........................................................107 Penrith R.S.L. Soccer Club............................................128 Penrith Rams Australian Football Club ..........................128 Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest ....................16 Penrith Rep Teams........................................................135 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program........................5 Penrith Rovers Soccer Club...........................................128 Penrith RSL Netball Club...............................................135 Penrith RSL Photographic Club .......................................20 Penrith RSL Youth Amateur Swimming Club .................139 Penrith Rugby Union Club .............................................128 Penrith Sailing Club .......................................................139 Penrith School of Irish Dancers .......................................18 Penrith Skatel (Skating and Roller Blading) ...................137 Penrith South Netball Club ............................................135 Penrith Sports Netball Club............................................135 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group ..................72 Penrith Suicide Prevention and Support Network.............72 Penrith Swans Junior Australian Football Club (PSJAFC) ......................................................................................128 Penrith Swimming Centre ..............................................139 O Oakdale Netball Club .................................................... 135 Obley Education Centre .................................................. 56 Office of Fair Trading ...................................................... 94 Office of Industrial Relations Contact Centre ................... 71 Orchard Hills Golf Club.................................................. 130 Orchard Hills Preschool................................................. 107 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church ............................. 33 P Paluzzano, Karyn, State Member for Penrith................... 70 Panthers Nepean Triathlon Club ................................... 138 Panthers on the Prowl ..................................................... 24 Panthers World of Entertainment..................................... 34 Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes .......................................................................... 79 Parkinsons NSW Nepean Support Group........................ 79 Pasadera Preschool...................................................... 107 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ................................. 45 Patricia Stevens Dance Studio ........................................ 18 Pendragon Panthers Dragon Boat Club ........................ 125 Pendragons Abreast ....................................................... 80 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 146 Name Index Penrith Swimming Club Inc ........................................... 140 Penrith Symphony Orchestra .......................................... 18 Penrith Touch Football .................................................. 128 Penrith Valley Athletics Centre Inc ................................ 122 Penrith Valley Canoeing (Whitewater, Flatwater & Marathons).................................................................... 140 Penrith Valley Festival Committee Inc ............................. 39 Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre .......................... 123 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc. ................... 52 Penrith Valley Sports Foundation .................................. 121 Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club ..................... 15 Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd .................................... 140 Penrith Women’s Resource and Drop-In Centre.............. 46 Penrith Women's Health Centre ...................................... 46 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc........................................... 46 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI)...................................... 25 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme......................................................... 47 Pikinini Haus Preschool................................................. 107 Platypus Playground ..................................................... 108 Population Health............................................................ 82 Post Polio Support Group................................................ 80 Presdee, Kath, Councillor for North Ward........................ 70 Priceline Pharmacy ......................................................... 47 Probus Club of Nepean ................................................... 52 Project Elizabeth ............................................................. 80 Spyns Emu Community Project .......................................25 SPYNS Inc ......................................................................25 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care.......108 St Clair Community Health Centre ...................................35 St Clair Community Health Centre - Aged and Disabled Centre .............................................................................86 St Clair Community Health Centre - Playgym ..................86 St Clair Crows ...............................................................129 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club..........................129 St Clair Leisure Centre ....................................................35 St Clair Netball Club ......................................................135 St Clair Out of School Hours Care .................................108 St Clair Preschool..........................................................108 St Clair Tae Kwon Do School ........................................133 St Clair Toastmaster's Club .............................................21 St Clair United Soccer Club ...........................................129 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc...................25 St Josephs Netball Club ................................................136 St Mark's Netball Club ...................................................136 St Mary Respite...............................................................99 St Mary’s District Baseball Club Inc ...............................123 St Marys & District Historical Society ...............................16 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) ........................................................................................15 St Marys Band Club.........................................................36 St Marys Blinky Bills Preschool......................................108 St Marys Brass Band.......................................................19 St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care ................................................109 St Marys Children's Centre ............................................109 St Marys Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association......................................................................52 St Marys Community Centre............................................36 St Marys Community Health Centre.................................87 St Marys Convent Soccer Club......................................129 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team ..................................87 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre ................................7 St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre........................................36 St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre...................................126 St Marys Leagues Netball Club .....................................136 St Marys Library ..............................................................36 St Marys Memorial Hall....................................................36 St Marys Pigeon Society..................................................14 St Marys Pistol Club ......................................................126 St Marys Police Station....................................................67 St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club........................124 St Marys Senior Citizens Centre ......................................36 St Marys Soccer Club....................................................129 St Marys Spring Festival..................................................39 St Marys Tennis Club Inc...............................................138 St Nicholas Netball Club ................................................136 St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten ....................................109 St Stephens Retirement Village .........................................8 St Vincent de Paul Society ..............................................53 St. Josephs Soccer Club ...............................................129 St. Marys Band Club Rangers Soccer Group.................129 St.Clair Library.................................................................36 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre .............................................................................48 Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre .................109 Strathdee Electrical .......................................................117 Strauss Road Children’s Centre ....................................109 Sunflower Childcare Centre ...........................................109 Sunny Patch Preparatory School ...................................109 Sunnyfield Independence- Nepean Day Options program99 Surveyors Creek Community Centre ...............................37 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and After School Care and Vacation Care................................................................109 Susanna Children’s Centre............................................110 Sweetpeas Kindergarten ...............................................110 Sydney International Regatta Centre ...............................37 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)......110 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program .........48 Q Q Theatre Company........................................................ 19 R Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre .............................. 108 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre - OOSH Care ........ 108 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s ................................. 8 Regeneration .................................................................. 80 Regentville Hall ............................................................... 34 Rehabilitation Workshop ................................................. 58 Remondis Pty Ltd............................................................ 54 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church... 115 Richmond Fellowship of NSW ......................................... 10 Richmond Race Club Ltd .............................................. 125 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool ............................................ 47 Ridge Park Hall ............................................................... 34 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre................................ 108 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean.................... 76 Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre................................... 35 Ripples St Marys Swimming Club.................................. 140 Riverlands Netball Club................................................. 135 Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains Inc........................ 38 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme......................................... 35 S Sailability Penrith Lakes ................................................ 140 Salvation Army Counselling Service................................ 64 Salvation Army Moneycare ............................................. 92 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) .......... 76 Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry ....... 70 SkateNSW Incorporated................................................ 136 Skillswest Training Company .......................................... 93 SMART Recovery Penrith ............................................... 51 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ............................ 108 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program)......................................................................... 47 South Creek Mobile Youth Service.................................. 94 South Penrith Library ...................................................... 35 South Penrith Neighbourhod Centre................................ 35 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre.......................... 47 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW branch) ..................................................................................... 126 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc... 126 Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club .......... 16 Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre........................ 108 Spurway Stables ........................................................... 132 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 147 Name Index Sydney West Diabetes Service ....................................... 81 Sydney West Palliative Services - Western Cluster ......... 72 Vision Impaired Support Group........................................76 Volunteer Referral Service...............................................50 T TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................ 48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus .............................................................. 49 Tamara Child Care Centre ............................................ 110 Tandara Children’s Centre ............................................ 110 Tandara Children’s Centre - OOSH Care ...................... 110 Terry White Chemist ....................................................... 49 TestSafe Australia........................................................... 23 Thain, John, Councillor for North Ward............................ 70 The Acting Factory Inc. ................................................... 19 The Annexe .................................................................... 11 The Carl Richards Way Personal Training & Weight Loss Studio ........................................................................... 140 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith ................... 83 The Henry Lawson Theatre ............................................. 19 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service .................... 83 The Learning Jungle ..................................................... 111 The Nepean Hospital ...................................................... 66 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House............. 53 The Salvation Army Youthlink ......................................... 93 The Warehouse .............................................................. 49 Thorndale Cottages........................................................... 8 Thorndale Foundation Limited......................................... 76 Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP).................. 94 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre............................. 49 TRI Community Exchange Inc......................................... 22 Triple ‘S’ Equestrian Centre........................................... 132 Twin Creeks Netball Club.............................................. 136 W Wallacia Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd ........................124 Wallacia Panthers Golf and Country Club Ltd ................131 Wallacia Tennis Courts..................................................138 Wangary Home Care Service ..........................................99 Warragamba Netball Club .............................................136 Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre .....................................111 Way Out West Fine Music Inc..........................................22 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd ..........................5 Wentworth Young People’s Program ...............................11 Werrianda Children’s Centre..........................................111 Werrington Area Community Development Team ............25 Werrington Athletics & Little Athletic Centre...................122 Werrington County Children’s Centre ............................111 Werrington Downs Neighbourhod Centre ........................37 Werrington Elderly Care ..................................................37 Werrington Football Club ...............................................129 Werrington Netball Club.................................................136 Werrington Youth Development Project ...........................26 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care...................................38 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ............................64 Westcare Community Services........................................50 Westcare Op Shop ..........................................................50 Western Districts Women's Hockey Association ............131 Western Raiders Futsal Club Inc. ..................................129 Western Storm Soccer Club ..........................................129 Western Sydney Conservation Alliance Inc......................54 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc .26 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE - Support Services for Students with Disabilities .................................................60 Western Sydney International Hockey Centre Inc ..........131 Westkids After School Care ...........................................111 Westside Performing Arts ................................................19 Wise Employment............................................................93 Wishing Well Child Care Centre.....................................111 Wollemi College Soccer Club ........................................130 Working Options..............................................................76 U Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre.......................... 111 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation ............. 95 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains ....................................................................................... 17 University of Western Sydney - Penrith Campus ............. 60 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) Counselling and Disabilities Unit ..................................... 60 Y Yoorami Children’s Centre.............................................111 Young Parents Network...................................................90 Youth Liaison Officer – St Marys Local Area Command...50 V Victoria Street Community Cottage ................................. 37 Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia St Marys Outpost Sub-Branch Inc .................................................. 50 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 148 Subject Index Subject Index Aboriginal and TSI Aboriginal Catholic Ministry ..............23 Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2)............................... 8 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers......56 Cawarra Women's Refuge ...............62 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ................................41 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre.................................16 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Hospital ........................................... 82 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Nepean Migrant Access................... 24 Rehabilitation Workshop.................. 58 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre............... 86 Sunnyfield Independence- Nepean Day Options program ...................... 99 Alcohol Abuse Al Anon Family Groups ....................51 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Life Education NSW .........................42 Regeneration ...................................80 SMART Recovery Penrith ................51 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc ........................26 Advocacy Aboriginal Catholic Ministry.............. 23 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program ................................ 39 Legal Aid ........................................ 94 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic .......... 10 National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc ......................... 42 Nepean Options .............................. 44 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc...................................... 34 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme . 47 SPYNS Inc ...................................... 25 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) ....... 15 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ............................... 48 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit.................................................. 60 Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia St Marys Outpost SubBranch Inc ....................................... 50 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................ 26 Young Parents Network................... 90 Alternative Education Obley Education Centre ...................56 Alzheimers Disease BCS Community Care - Penrith........77 Carers Allowance.............................77 Edinglassie Lodge..............................6 Glebe Cottage..................................78 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ..........6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant...................7 Abuse Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service.............................................. 9 Ambulance Services The Nepean Hospital .......................66 Abuse Counselling BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services ...........................................62 Amputation Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 Academic Libraries TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 Animal Hobbies Dogs NSW .......................................13 African Angels of Mercy............................... 52 Animal Welfare Dogs NSW .......................................13 Accessible Holiday Accommodation Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan.......................... 5 After School Activities Glenmore Park Youth Centre........... 31 Glenmore Park Youth Service ......... 42 South Creek Mobile Youth Service .. 94 Antenatal Care The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 The Warehouse ...............................49 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Accident Prevention TestSafe Australia............................23 Aged Care Centres Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) ............................................ 85 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre 7 Administration Australian Karting Association of NSW ......................................................133 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Anxiety Disorders GROW NSW ....................................51 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Apprenticeships All Trades Group Training ................23 Adolescent Health Centres The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 The Warehouse ...............................49 Aikido Aikido Yuishinkai Martial Arts Group ...................................................... 132 Aquarobics Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN) .............................................51 Adolescent Psychology Advantage Psychology.....................81 Air Sports Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron....................................... 121 Archery Penrith City Archers Inc .................121 Adoption DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Art Competitions Mamre Good Living Festival.............19 Adult Day Care Glebe Cottage..................................78 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Air Training Groups Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron....................................... 121 Art Societies Nepean Art Society Inc ....................20 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 149 Subject Index Arthritis Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Assessment and Referral Advantage Psychology.....................81 ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Australian Hearing............................21 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................65 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook ......................................83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith .............................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair .................................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys ...............................................84 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ................................41 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 Nepean Interyouth Services .............55 Nepean Options ...............................44 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).............................................85 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer ........................45 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team ........................................................86 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ...............................48 The Warehouse ...............................49 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Westcare Community Services ........50 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc ........................26 Wise Employment ............................93 Young Parents Network ...................90 ...................................................... 121 Jamison Little Athletics Centre Inc . 121 Nepean Athletic Club..................... 122 Nepean District Amateur Athletics Committee..................................... 122 Nepean Little Athletics Centre ....... 122 Penrith Valley Athletics Centre Inc. 122 Werrington Athletics & Little Athletic Centre ........................................... 122 Behavioural Disorders Obley Education Centre ...................56 Bereaved Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group .................................72 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group...............................................72 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church ...............................115 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Family Skills Program ...................... 57 Bird Clubs Budgerigar Society of NSW Inc Riverlands Branch............................13 Finch Society of Australia Inc Hawkesbury Valley Branch ..............13 Hawkesbury Finch Club ...................13 Nepean District Cage Bird Club........13 Audiology Audioclinic ....................................... 81 Australian Hearing ........................... 21 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program ............................. 75 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Blindness Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ...............................................41 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme..........35 Vision Impaired Support Group ........76 Australian Rules Football AFL Greater Sydney Juniors- Western Sydney .......................................... 126 Emu Lions/Glenmore Park JAFC... 127 Penrith Rams Australian Football Club ...................................................... 128 Penrith Swans Junior Australian Football Club (PSJAFC) ................ 128 St Clair Crows ............................... 129 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ...................................................... 129 Blood Donation Nepean Blood Bank Donor Centre ...78 Boxing St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club ...............................................124 Badminton Erskine Park Badminton Club ........ 122 Brain Injuries Nepean Options ...............................44 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities........................................60 Bagpipes St Marys Brass Band....................... 19 Ballet Castlereagh School of Performing Arts ........................................................ 17 Gold Star Dance Studio ................... 17 Patricia Stevens Dance Studio ........ 18 Breast Cancer Pendragons Abreast ........................80 Breast Examination The Warehouse ...............................49 Ballroom Dancing Penrith Ballroom Dance................... 18 Breast Feeding Blissful Babies .................................40 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Bands St Marys Brass Band....................... 19 Bush Dancing Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club .................................................15 Baseball Colyton St Clair Baseball Club Inc. 122 Greater Western Junior Baseball Association Inc .............................. 122 MacKillop Baseball Club Inc .......... 122 Penrith Baseball Club Ltd (Juniors & Seniors)......................................... 123 St Mary’s District Baseball Club Inc123 Bushland Conservation Western Sydney Conservation Alliance Inc....................................................54 Business Development All Trades Group Training ................23 TestSafe Australia............................23 Basketball Glenmore Park Basketball Club..... 123 Penrith & District Basketball Association Inc .............................. 123 Penrith Basketball Stadium............ 123 Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ...................................................... 123 CACP Services Benevolent Society Penrith ............112 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant...................7 Athletics Colyton/St Clair Little Athletics .......121 Cranebrook Little Athletics Centre Inc ......................................................121 Emu Plains Little Athletics Centre Inc Behaviour Therapy RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ............................... 76 Canoeing and Kayaking Penrith Valley Canoeing (Whitewater, Flatwater & Marathons)..................140 Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd .....140 Sydney International Regatta Centre37 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 150 Subject Index Carers Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers......56 ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends.............................................57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................65 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays .....73 BCS Community Care - Penrith........77 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Chat 'n Play Playgroup...................118 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ..............................................52 Community Options, Anglicare .........97 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Edinglassie Lodge............................. 6 Enterpraise ......................................91 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 Glebe Cottage..................................78 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Great Community Transport Inc .......97 HACC Volunteer Training Project .....31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc....................................................74 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc Factory.............................................92 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care. 7 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 Mamre Training Services .................32 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library..............................................42 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc).................................43 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 Nepean Puffers and Wheezers ........79 North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group...............................................44 Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes ................79 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).............................................85 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 St Mary Respite............................... 99 Sunnyfield Independence- Nepean Day Options program ...................... 99 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ............................... 48 Wangary Home Care Service .......... 99 Child Support Child Support Agency ......................91 Project Elizabeth ..............................80 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation .........................................95 Case Management ADHC Specialist Services Team...... 72 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre ............................................. 88 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers ..... 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program ................................ 39 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care................................ 74 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service .............................................. 9 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission............... 43 Nepean Interyouth Services............. 55 Nepean Options .............................. 44 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ............................... 76 Childbirth NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program..............................75 The Warehouse ...............................49 Young Parents Network ...................90 Children Advantage Psychology.....................81 AFL Greater Sydney Juniors- Western Sydney...........................................126 Australian Hearing ...........................21 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program ..........................................................9 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends.............................................57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre .................................27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................65 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays .....73 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services...........................................62 Carita Children’s Centre.................101 Cawarra Women's Refuge ...............62 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service.............................................62 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 40 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook ......................................83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith .............................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair .................................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys...............................................84 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym.........................................29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Dads and Kids Fun Day ...................38 De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline 131 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Emu Plains Little Athletics Centre Inc ......................................................121 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Family Skills Program ......................57 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service...............................................9 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Immunisation Clinics for Children .....87 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) ............63 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service...............................................9 Life Education NSW .........................42 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 Catholic Aboriginal Catholic Ministry.............. 23 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church ........................................................ 33 Centre Based Respite St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre............... 86 Ceramics Nepean Potters Society Inc ............. 20 Cerebral Palsy Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ............................................. 47 Child Abuse Centacare Penrith Family Support Service ............................................ 62 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Family Skills Program ...................... 57 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS)............ 63 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service......................... 63 Child Care Volunteers Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific).................. 73 Marys Tiny Tots Preschool ............ 105 Child Protection Centacare Penrith Family Support Service ............................................ 62 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS)............ 63 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service .............................................. 9 Child Psychology Advantage Psychology .................... 81 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 151 Subject Index Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Nepean Little Athletics Centre ........122 Northcott Intensive Family Support.116 Panthers on the Prowl ......................24 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith and District Junior Rugby League...........................................128 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service .........................63 Penrith Junior Cricket Association ..124 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc............46 Population Health.............................82 Project Elizabeth ..............................80 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ..............................................47 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Community Health Centre Playgym ...........................................86 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ......................................................129 St Mary Respite ...............................99 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD)........15 Sunflower Childcare Centre............109 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care ...38 Coaching St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 Communal Meals Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital ........................................... 82 Penrith Community Kitchen ........... 113 Communication Penrith City Toastmasters ............... 21 Communication Aids Australian Hearing ........................... 21 Communication Skills Australian Hearing ........................... 21 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Regentville Hall ................................34 Ridge Park Hall ................................34 South Penrith Neighbourhod Centre.35 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Leisure Centre.....................35 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 St Marys Community Centre ............36 St Marys Memorial Hall ....................36 Surveyors Creek Community Centre 37 Victoria Street Community Cottage ..37 Werrington Downs Neighbourhod Centre..............................................37 Community Aid ARV Home Support Services........... 97 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc ................................ 46 Community Development Aboriginal Catholic Ministry ..............23 communityNet..................................23 Cranebrook Youth Development Service.............................................23 Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc ....................23 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ..................24 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Panthers on the Prowl......................24 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI).......25 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD)........15 Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................26 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc ........................26 Community Arts St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) ....... 15 Community Arts Volunteers Penrith Symphony Orchestra........... 18 Community Based Organisation Enterpraise...................................... 91 Nepean Migrant Access................... 24 St Marys Senior Citizens Centre ...... 36 Community Centres Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Andromeda Community Centre ....... 26 Arthur Neave Memorial Hall............. 26 Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre.. 27 Berkshire Park Hall.......................... 27 Cambridge Park Hall ....................... 27 Castlereagh Hall.............................. 27 Claremont Meadows Community Centre ............................................. 28 Colyton Neighbourhood Centre ....... 28 Community Halls & Neighbourhood Centres............................................ 28 Cook Parade Neighbourhood Centre28 Coowarra Cottage ........................... 28 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre . 29 Emu Heights Neighbourhood Centre29 Emu Plains Community Centre........ 29 Erskine Park Community Centre...... 30 Erskine Park Community Hall .......... 30 Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc.................... 23 Floribunda Community Centre ......... 30 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc.................. 24 Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre ............................................. 30 Glenmore Park Youth Centre........... 31 Harold Corr Community Hall ............ 31 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre .. 32 Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre 32 Melrose Hall .................................... 32 Mulgoa Hall ..................................... 32 Namatjira Neighbourhod Centre ...... 33 North Penrith Community Centre ..... 33 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre ........................................................ 33 Chiropractic Chiropractors Association of Australia NSW Ltd ..........................................40 Choirs Penrith City Choir Inc .......................18 Christian Science Christian Science Reading Room.....27 First Church of Christ, Scientist ........30 Community Education Life Education NSW .........................42 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre.................................16 Nepean Community College ............55 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant...................7 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains...................17 Churches and Temples Christian Science Reading Room.....27 Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints .......................................28 First Church of Christ, Scientist ........30 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church ........................................................33 Climbing Climbing Centre, The .......................28 Clothing Assistance Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 Community Health Centres Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook ......................................83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith .............................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair .................................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys...............................................84 Clubs And Groups North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 152 Subject Index Cranebrook Community Health Centre ........................................................29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym.........................................29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Multicultural Health Network.............22 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services ...........................................79 Penrith Community Health Centre ....86 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service .........................63 Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team......86 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team ........................................................86 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 St Clair Community Health Centre....35 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 St Clair Community Health Centre Playgym ...........................................86 St Marys Community Health Centre .87 Community Transport Community Access Buses ............. 112 Great Community Transport Inc....... 97 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance....................................... 98 Penrith City Council Community Buses ...................................................... 113 Continence Training Continence Service..........................40 Continuing Education Benchmark College..........................55 Nepean Community College ............55 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains...................17 Companionship ARV Home Support Services........... 97 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) ...................... 52 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Contraception Marie Stopes International ...............88 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services...........................................79 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 The Warehouse ...............................49 Companionship Volunteers Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends ............................................ 57 Cherrywood Village ........................... 9 Community Visitors Scheme.......... 112 Edinglassie Lodge ............................. 6 Henry Fulton Nursing Home .............. 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................ 44 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service........ 98 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ...................... 45 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s.. 8 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre............... 86 Coronary Heart Disease Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Corrective Services Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP)..............................................94 Council Rates Penrith City Council Rates Rebate ...69 Community Information Services communityNet ..................................23 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 Council Services Penrith City Council..........................69 Councillors Aitken, Jim OAM, Councillor for South Ward - Mayor ...................................68 Allison, Kaylene, Councillor for East Ward ................................................68 Ardill, Robert, Councillor for South Ward ................................................68 Crameri, Kevin OAM, Councillor for North Ward ......................................68 Davies, Greg, Councillor for East Ward ........................................................68 Davies, Mark, Councillor for South Ward ................................................69 Davies, Tanya, Councillor for East Ward ................................................69 Fowler, Ross OAM, Councillor for North Ward- Deputy Mayor ..............69 Goldfinch, Ben, Councillor for North Ward ................................................69 Greenow, Jackie, Councillor for East Ward ................................................69 Guillaume, Prue, Councillor for South Ward ................................................69 Malkoc, Marko, Councillor for East Ward ................................................69 McKeown, Karen, Councillor for South Ward ................................................69 Presdee, Kath, Councillor for North Ward ................................................70 Thain, John, Councillor for North Ward ........................................................70 Community Nursing Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service 85 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster ...............................72 Compensation Centrelink Customer Service Centre 21 Complaints Procedures Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal ........................................... 70 Nepean Hospital - Client Liaison Unit ........................................................ 85 Office of Fair Trading....................... 94 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Community Options Community Options, Anglicare .........97 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 Glebe Cottage..................................78 Great Community Transport Inc .......97 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Computer and Internet Training Benchmark College ......................... 55 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc. ......................................... 52 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 Computer Training Volunteers Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc. ......................................... 52 Concerts Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre ............................................. 17 Community Organisation Penrith Valley Festival Committee Inc ........................................................39 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Conference Venues Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre ................................ 16 Sydney International Regatta Centre37 Community Radio Way Out West Fine Music Inc ..........22 Conflict Resolution Nepean Hospital - Client Liaison Unit ........................................................ 85 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Counselling Aboriginal Catholic Ministry ..............23 ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Australian Hearing ...........................21 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services...........................................62 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 40 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Community Service Groups Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Glenmore Park Community Fair .......38 Panthers on the Prowl ......................24 Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains Inc....................................................38 Consumer Protection Office of Fair Trading....................... 94 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 153 Subject Index Service - General Counselling..........62 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) ............63 Marie Stopes International ...............88 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Nepean Christian Counselling ........115 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service .........................63 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church ...............................115 South Creek Mobile Youth Service...94 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster ...............................72 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation .........................................95 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................64 Young Parents Network ...................90 Service - General Counselling ......... 62 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre .... 42 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc ........... 46 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................ 64 Depression GROW NSW ....................................51 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Crisis Intervention Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre ................................. 27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program ...................... 65 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ............................................. 52 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS)............ 63 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre .... 42 St Vincent de Paul Society .............. 53 Detoxification Units Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Developmental Disability ADHC Specialist Services Team ......72 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays .....73 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc....................................................74 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 KU Starting Points Family Program ..74 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ............................................45 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean ............................................76 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean)................................76 Cruises Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler/Penrith Platypus Cruiser .............................. 66 Counselling Volunteers Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Custody DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Country Music Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club .................................................15 Cycling Penrith Panthers BMX Club Inc ..... 125 Penrith Panthers Cycling Club ....... 125 Court Support Domestic Violence Liaison Officer ....63 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) ............63 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Diabetes Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Sydney West Diabetes Service ........81 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Dance C & R Lee Dance Academy............. 17 Cambridge Academy of Performing Arts.................................................. 17 Champions for Dance...................... 17 Dance Boulevarde 101 .................... 17 Fanci Footwork Dancers.................. 17 Ministry of Dance............................. 18 Disability Aids Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Strathdee Electrical........................117 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Crafts Low Vision Group.............................74 Mamre Good Living Festival.............19 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre.................................16 NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD)........15 Day Hospitals Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital ........................................... 82 Disability Support ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care (DADHC).....................116 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc Factory.............................................92 Northcott Intensive Family Support 116 Deafness Australian Hearing ........................... 21 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE............................................... 41 National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region............................................. 60 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Creative Writing University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains ...................17 Cricket Emu Plains Cricket Club.................124 Glenmore Park Cricket Club...........124 Just Cricket St Marys .....................124 Nepean District Cricket Association124 Penrith District Cricket Club Inc......124 Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation 124 Penrith Junior Cricket Association ..124 St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre ........36 Dementia BCS Community Care - Penrith ....... 77 Carers Allowance ............................ 77 Continence Service ......................... 40 Edinglassie Lodge ............................. 6 Glebe Cottage ................................. 78 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Disabled Parking RTA Mobility Parking Scheme..........35 Disaster Services DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Diversional Therapy Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility ..6 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Crime Victims Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Crisis Counselling Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ..............................................52 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Dental Health Centres and Clinics Nepean Dental Health Clinic............ 82 Divorce and Separation Dads in Distress (dids) ...................118 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation .........................................95 Dental Public Health Nepean Dental Health Clinic............ 82 Dog Clubs Blaxland Glenbrook RSL and Citizens Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 154 Subject Index Kennel and Training Club Inc ...........13 Dogs NSW .......................................13 Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc ........................................................14 Service ............................................ 23 Glenmore Park Youth Centre........... 31 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys.. 31 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................ 26 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair .................................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys...............................................84 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ................................41 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ............................................45 Penrith Preschool...........................107 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 Dog Racing Richmond Race Club Ltd ...............125 Dog Training Blaxland Glenbrook RSL and Citizens Kennel and Training Club Inc ...........13 Drug Abuse Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Life Education NSW ........................ 42 Regeneration................................... 80 SMART Recovery Penrith................ 51 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) ........ 47 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc........................ 26 Dogs Blaxland Glenbrook RSL and Citizens Kennel and Training Club Inc ...........13 Dogs NSW .......................................13 Domestic Assistance ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Drug and Alcohol Counselling Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Emergency Accommodation Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre..............................................52 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Domestic Violence Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program ......................................................... 9 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services ...........................................62 Cawarra Women's Refuge ...............62 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer ....63 Family Skills Program ......................57 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service .........................63 Penrith Women’s Resource and DropIn Centre ..........................................46 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc............46 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Drug and Alcohol Information Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc........................ 26 Emergency Child Care DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Emergency Finance Westcare Community Services ........50 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Medicine Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Emergency Material Aid Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service ..................................40 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys66 St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House ...........................53 Westcare Community Services ........50 Westcare Op Shop...........................50 Drug and Alcohol Services Life Education NSW ........................ 42 Drug Users Al Anon Family Groups.................... 51 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program ................................ 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service.................................. 40 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Life Education NSW ........................ 42 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services .......................................... 79 Regeneration................................... 80 SMART Recovery Penrith................ 51 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) ........ 47 Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc........................ 26 Emergency Medical Services The Nepean Hospital .......................66 Emergency Services Cumberland Rural Fire Service ........67 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved .........67 Dragon Boating Pendragon Panthers Dragon Boat Club ...............................................125 Employees Advantage Psychology.....................81 CRS Australia - Penrith ....................88 TestSafe Australia............................23 Drama Chalkdust Theatre Inc ......................17 Gold Star Dance Studio....................17 NTT Productions- Comedy Theatre Company .........................................18 Patricia Stevens Dance Studio .........18 Q Theatre Company.........................19 The Acting Factory Inc. ....................19 The Henry Lawson Theatre ..............19 Westside Performing Arts.................19 Employment Breakthru Employment Solutions .....73 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 40 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region .............................................60 Nova Employment and Training .......75 Skillswest Training Company ...........93 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 TestSafe Australia............................23 Wise Employment ............................93 Dual Diagnosis Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Early Intervention ADHC Specialist Services Team...... 72 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre ............................................. 88 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook...................................... 83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith............................................. 84 Driving Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 Drop-In Centres Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre..................................27 Cranebrook Youth Development Entertainment Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club .................................................15 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 155 Subject Index Environmental Volunteers Western Sydney Conservation Alliance Inc....................................................54 Equipment Astley Mobility ................................117 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Equipment Hire Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 Strathdee Electrical ........................117 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Equipment Loan Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Equipment Repair ABTECH Repairs ...........................117 Strathdee Electrical ........................117 Ethnic Groups Multicultural Health Network.............22 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Penrith Preschool...........................107 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 Ethnic Welfare Services Angels of Mercy ...............................52 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 Event Organisation Bridge to Bridge ...............................38 Dads and Kids Fun Day ...................38 Glenmore Park Community Fair .......38 Mamre Good Living Festival.............19 Penrith Valley Festival Committee Inc ........................................................39 St Marys Spring Festival ..................39 Chat 'n Play Playgroup .................. 118 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ............................... 41 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Family Skills Program ...................... 57 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys66 KU Starting Points Family Program . 74 Legal Aid ........................................ 94 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission............... 43 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc ........................... 43 Nepean Christian Counselling ....... 115 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service .... 85 Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc............... 44 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc ................................................... 24 Northcott Intensive Family Support 116 Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes................ 79 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ...................... 45 Penrith Family Relationship Centre 119 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group .............................................. 72 Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church............................... 115 Salvation Army Counselling Service 64 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ............................................. 47 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA) ................................. 110 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................ 49 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................ 64 Westcare Community Services........ 50 Young Parents Network................... 90 Family Law DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Legal Aid.........................................94 Family Relationships Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup .118 Family Support Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) ......................................................114 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends.............................................57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre .................................27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................65 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service.............................................62 Chat 'n Play Playgroup...................118 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ................................41 Dads in Distress (dids) ...................118 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys66 KU Starting Points Family Program ..74 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission ...............43 Nepean Christian Counselling........115 Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup .118 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ............................................45 Northcott Intensive Family Support 116 Penrith Family Relationship Centre 119 Project Elizabeth ..............................80 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre..............................................47 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Federal Government Australian Hearing ...........................21 Australian Taxation Office ................68 Carers Allowance.............................77 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Child Support Agency ......................91 Medicare - Penrith Office..................68 Families Al Anon Family Groups ....................51 ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program ......................................................... 9 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) ......................................................114 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends.............................................57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre..................................27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................65 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services ...........................................62 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service.............................................62 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Family Counselling ANGLICARE Counselling ................ 39 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services .......................................... 62 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc .. 62 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service ............................................ 62 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Family Skills Program ...................... 57 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission............... 43 Nepean Christian Counselling ....... 115 Salvation Army Counselling Service 64 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................ 64 Young Parents Network................... 90 Federal Members of Parliament Bradbury, David, Member for Lindsay ........................................................68 Fencing Penrith Academy of Fencing ..........125 Financial Assistance Carers Allowance.............................77 Community Options, Anglicare .........97 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Housing NSW ....................................5 No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Cranebrook Development Project ....92 Family Day Care Bronte Child and Family Centre..... 100 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA) ................................. 110 Financial Counselling Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 156 Subject Index ......................................................114 Salvation Army Moneycare ..............92 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................64 Westcare Community Services ........50 Gambling Compulsion Regeneration................................... 80 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................ 64 Fire Brigade Cumberland Rural Fire Service ........67 Museum of Fire ................................16 NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved .........67 Gardening Wangary Home Care Service .......... 99 Working Options.............................. 76 Genealogy Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints....................................... 28 Nepean Family History Society (NFHS) Inc ................................................... 43 Fire Prevention Cumberland Rural Fire Service ........67 Museum of Fire ................................16 NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved .........67 Firearm Sports Nepean Hunters Club Inc. ..............125 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW branch)..................126 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc........................126 St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre ...126 St Marys Pistol Club.......................126 Gentle exercise Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc ........................... 43 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN) ............................................. 51 Gestational Diabetes Sydney West Diabetes Service........ 81 First Aid Nepean Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment......................................66 Golf Adventure Golf .............................. 130 Aqua Golf ...................................... 130 Colonial Golf Course ..................... 130 Dunheved Golf Club Ltd. ............... 130 Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course ...................................................... 130 Leonay Golf Club............................. 32 Llandilo Golf Driving Range ........... 130 Nepean Golf Association ............... 130 Orchard Hills Golf Club .................. 130 Penrith Golf & Recreation Club Ltd 130 Wallacia Panthers Golf and Country Club Ltd......................................... 131 Fishing Nepean Fishing Club......................126 Folk Music Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club ...................................16 Food Assistance Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys66 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House............................53 Westcare Community Services ........50 Government Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry .................................... 70 Gridiron Penrith City Gridiron ...................... 128 Foster Care Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program .......................65 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care ...38 Grief Counselling Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church............................... 115 Salvation Army Counselling Service 64 Friendly Visiting Community Visitors Scheme ..........112 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Group Houses Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc........................................ 10 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ............................................ 5 Coowarra Cottage............................28 Cranebrook Community Health Centre ........................................................29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym.........................................29 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre..29 Emu Heights Neighbourhood Centre29 Emu Plains Community Centre ........29 Erskine Park Community Centre ......30 Erskine Park Community Hall...........30 Floribunda Community Centre..........30 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ..................24 Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre..............................................30 HACC Volunteer Training Project.....31 Harold Corr Community Hall ............31 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre..............................................17 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility ..6 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre...32 Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre 32 Mamre Training Services .................32 Melrose Hall.....................................32 Mulgoa Hall......................................32 Namatjira Neighbourhod Centre.......33 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 North Penrith Community Centre .....33 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre ........................................................33 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s ..8 Regentville Hall ................................34 Ridge Park Hall ................................34 South Penrith Neighbourhod Centre.35 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Community Health Centre ...35 St Marys Community Centre ............36 St Marys Memorial Hall ....................36 St Marys Senior Citizens Centre ......36 Surveyors Creek Community Centre 37 TRI Community Exchange Inc..........22 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains...................17 Victoria Street Community Cottage ..37 Werrington Downs Neighbourhod Centre..............................................37 Werrington Elderly Care...................37 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care ...38 Health Education Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Continence Service..........................40 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Life Education NSW .........................42 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................44 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services...........................................79 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team...87 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ...............................48 Fund Raising Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains Inc....................................................38 Gymnastics De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline 131 J.A Gym Sports ............................. 131 Galleries and Museums Arms of Australia Inn Museum .........15 Lorraine Quartermain's Art Gallery ...15 Mamre Homestead...........................15 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre.................................16 Museum of Fire ................................16 Penrith Museum of Printing ..............16 Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest............................................16 St Marys & District Historical Society16 Halls and Meeting Rooms Andromeda Community Centre ....... 26 Arthur Neave Memorial Hall............. 26 Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre.. 27 Berkshire Park Hall.......................... 27 Cambridge Park Hall ....................... 27 Castlereagh Hall.............................. 27 Claremont Meadows Community Centre ............................................. 28 Colyton Neighbourhood Centre ....... 28 Community Halls & Neighbourhood Centres............................................ 28 Cook Parade Neighbourhood Centre28 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 157 Subject Index Sydney West Diabetes Service ........81 The Warehouse ...............................49 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc ........................26 Young Parents Network ...................90 Arthur Neave Memorial Hall............. 26 Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre.. 27 Berkshire Park Hall.......................... 27 Cambridge Park Hall ....................... 27 Castlereagh Hall.............................. 27 Claremont Meadows Community Centre ............................................. 28 Colyton Neighbourhood Centre ....... 28 Community Halls & Neighbourhood Centres............................................ 28 Cook Parade Neighbourhood Centre28 Coowarra Cottage ........................... 28 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre . 29 Emu Heights Neighbourhood Centre29 Emu Plains Community Centre........ 29 Erskine Park Community Centre...... 30 Erskine Park Community Hall .......... 30 Floribunda Community Centre ......... 30 Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre ............................................. 30 Harold Corr Community Hall ............ 31 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre .. 32 Life Education NSW ........................ 42 Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre 32 Melrose Hall .................................... 32 Mulgoa Hall ..................................... 32 Namatjira Neighbourhod Centre ...... 33 North Penrith Community Centre ..... 33 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre ........................................................ 33 Regentville Hall ............................... 34 Ridge Park Hall ............................... 34 South Penrith Neighbourhod Centre 35 St Marys Community Centre............ 36 St Marys Memorial Hall.................... 36 Surveyors Creek Community Centre 37 Victoria Street Community Cottage.. 37 Werrington Downs Neighbourhod Centre ............................................. 37 Inc....................................................74 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).............................................85 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ...............................48 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Health Insurance Medicare - Penrith Office..................68 Health Promotion Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Continence Service ..........................40 Life Education NSW .........................42 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................44 Population Health.............................82 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program).........47 The Warehouse ...............................49 Home Delivered Meals Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Health Promotion Volunteers Life Education NSW .........................42 Home Delivery Astley Mobility................................117 Centrecare Pharmacy ......................83 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Hearing Impairment Australian Hearing............................21 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ...............................................41 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program..............................75 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities........................................60 Home Library Services NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library..............................................42 Penrith City Library ..........................34 Penrith City Library Home Library Service.............................................46 Home Maintenance ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 Heated Pools Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre....35 Hepatitis South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program).........47 Home Modification Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 HIV AIDS Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services .......................................... 79 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) ........ 47 The Warehouse............................... 49 High Care Facilities Edinglassie Village ............................ 6 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Henry Fulton Nursing Home .............. 6 Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre. 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Mountainview Nursing Home............. 7 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre 7 Homeless Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program ..........................................................9 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 21 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service...............................................9 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service...............................................9 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission ...............43 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 Penrith Community Kitchen............113 Hockey Penrith District Hockey Association Inc ...................................................... 131 Western Districts Women's Hockey Association.................................... 131 Western Sydney International Hockey Centre Inc...................................... 131 Holidays Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan .......................... 5 High Support ADHC Specialist Services Team ......72 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays .....73 Kurrambee School ...........................58 Richmond Fellowship of NSW ..........10 Home Based Respite BCS Community Care - Penrith ....... 77 Horse Racing Club Paceway................................131 Home Care Services ARV Home Support Services........... 97 Community Options, Anglicare ........ 97 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service ....................... 97 Glebe Cottage ................................. 78 Great Community Transport Inc....... 97 HACC Volunteer Training Project .... 31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Horse Riding Londonderry Pony Club Inc............131 Nepean & District Pony Club..........132 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean ............................................76 Spurway Stables ............................132 Triple ‘S’ Equestrian Centre ...........132 Hip Hop Dancing Patricia Stevens Dance Studio .........18 Hire Andromeda Community Centre ........26 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 158 Subject Index Hospital Volunteers Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster ...............................72 The Nepean Hospital .......................66 Village ............................................... 8 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s.. 8 St Stephens Retirement Village ......... 8 Independent Schools Mamre Christian College ................. 59 Hostels Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ............................................ 5 Indoor Hockey Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ...................................................... 123 Housebound ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Community Options, Anglicare .........97 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 Glebe Cottage..................................78 Great Community Transport Inc .......97 HACC Volunteer Training Project .....31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc....................................................74 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library..............................................42 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).............................................85 Penrith City Library...........................34 Penrith City Library Home Library Service.............................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ...............................48 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Indoor Pools Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre ... 35 Indoor Soccer Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ...................................................... 123 Western Raiders Futsal Club Inc. .. 129 Indoor Sports Centres Climbing Centre, The....................... 28 St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre........ 36 Indoor Volleyball Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ...................................................... 123 Industrial Relations Office of Industrial Relations Contact Centre ............................................. 71 Infant Behaviour Services Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................ 49 Infants Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre ............................................. 88 Blissful Babies ................................. 40 Blue Emu Children’s Centre........... 100 Bollygum Childcare Centre ............ 100 Bronte Child and Family Centre..... 100 Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group................................. 72 Busy Bee Child Care Centre.......... 101 Carita Children’s Centre ................ 101 Chat 'n Play Playgroup .................. 118 Community Access Care Pair ........ 101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre .... 101 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym ........................................ 29 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ............................... 41 Djalaringi Child Care Centre .......... 101 Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre.......... 102 Emu Heights Day Care Centre ...... 102 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre ........................................... 102 Erskine Park Children’s Centre...... 102 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care................................ 74 Jamala Long Day Care Centre ...... 103 Jamisontown Children’s Centre ..... 103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc ....... 104 Kids World Kindy Day Care ........... 104 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ...................................................... 104 Kindana Children’s Centre............. 104 Kindy 4 Kids .................................. 105 Kingswood Preschool .................... 105 Koala Corner Children’s Centre ..... 105 KU Starting Points Family Program . 74 Little People Child Care ................. 105 Hydrotherapy Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre....35 Ice Skating Penrith Ice Palace ..........................132 Immunisation Immunisation Clinics for Children .....87 Population Health.............................82 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program).........47 Londonderry Long Day Care Centre ......................................................105 Mobile Playvan...............................106 Mud Puddles Cottage.....................106 My First School Long Day Care......106 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre............................................106 Nepean Multiple Birth Association....89 Nepean Tiny Tots...........................106 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ............................................45 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program..............................75 Penrith City Council - Children's Services.........................................107 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care ...........107 Penrith Preschool...........................107 Penrith Symphony Orchestra ...........18 Platypus Playground ......................108 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre.108 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ......................................................108 South Penrith Library .......................35 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Community Health Centre Playgym...........................................86 St Marys Children's Centre ............109 St Marys Library...............................36 St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten.....109 Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre............................................109 Strauss Road Children’s Centre .....109 Susanna Children’s Centre ............110 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 Tamara Child Care Centre .............110 The Learning Jungle ......................111 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre ......................................................111 Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre ......111 Werrianda Children’s Centre ..........111 Werrington County Children’s Centre ......................................................111 Wishing Well Child Care Centre .....111 Yoorami Children’s Centre .............111 Infertility Medicine Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group .................................72 Income Australian Taxation Office ................68 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 40 TestSafe Australia............................23 Wise Employment ............................93 Information Hotlines Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Incontinence Continence Service ..........................40 Information Services ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program.................................39 Independent Living Units Edinglassie Village ............................ 6 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 159 Subject Index Barnardos Penrith Centre - Legal Services ...........................................39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service ..................................40 Blissful Babies..................................40 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Chiropractors Association of Australia NSW Ltd ..........................................40 Continence Service ..........................40 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ................................41 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ...............................................41 Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre ........................................................41 Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc ....................23 Fusion Western Sydney ...................41 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ..................24 Glenmore Park Youth Service ..........42 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Life Education NSW .........................42 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc ..........................42 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission ...............43 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc).................................43 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................44 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Options ...............................44 Nepean Volunteer Services Inc ........44 Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. ..............44 North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group...............................................44 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ............................................45 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer ........................45 Penrith City Library Home Library Service.............................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 Penrith Women’s Resource and DropIn Centre ..........................................46 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc............46 Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program).........47 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ..............................................47 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) ....... 15 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ............................... 48 Terry White Chemist........................ 49 The Warehouse............................... 49 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................ 49 Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia St Marys Outpost SubBranch Inc ....................................... 50 Volunteer Referral Service............... 50 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd ..................................................... 5 Werrington Area Community Development Team ......................... 25 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................ 26 Westcare Community Services........ 50 Westcare Op Shop .......................... 50 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc........................ 26 Youth Liaison Officer – St Marys Local Area Command ............................... 50 Working Options ..............................76 Internet Services TRI Community Exchange Inc..........22 Interpreting Centrelink Customer Service Centre 21 Multicultural Health Network.............22 Irish Dancing Maher School of Irish Dancing .........18 Penrith School of Irish Dancers ........18 Ironing Services ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Jazz Ballet Gold Star Dance Studio ...................17 Jazz Music Patricia Stevens Dance Studio .........18 Job Placement Break Thru Employment Solutions ...91 Breakthru Employment Solutions .....73 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 21 CRS Australia - Penrith ....................88 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 North West Personnel ......................92 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Nova Employment and Training .......75 Wise Employment ............................93 Insurance TestSafe Australia ........................... 23 Integration RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Intellectual Disability ADHC Specialist Services Team...... 72 Barnardos Penrith Centre ................ 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene....... 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific).................. 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays..... 73 Breakthru Employment Solutions..... 73 Castlereagh Learning Services........ 56 Cherrywood Village ........................... 9 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE............................................... 41 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc ................................................... 74 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care................................ 74 Kurrambee School........................... 58 Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan .......................... 5 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service ........................ 58 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc........................................ 10 Nepean Options .............................. 44 Nova Employment - Head Office...... 45 Nova Employment and Training....... 75 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean............................................ 76 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ............................... 76 Thorndale Cottages ........................... 8 Thorndale Foundation Limited ......... 76 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Job Seeking Skills Break Thru Employment Solutions ...91 CRS Australia - Penrith ....................88 Job Quest ........................................92 Jobfind Centre Penrith .....................92 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 North West Personnel ......................92 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Skillswest Training Company ...........93 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 Wise Employment ............................93 Job Training All Trades Group Training ................23 Breakthru Employment Solutions .....73 Centrelink Customer Service Centre 21 Cherrywood Village ............................9 Jobfind Centre Penrith .....................92 Mamre Training Services .................32 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 Nepean Interyouth Services .............55 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Skillswest Training Company ...........93 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 The Salvation Army Youthlink ..........93 Wise Employment ............................93 Judo St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club ...............................................124 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 160 Subject Index Juvenile Onset Diabetes Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes ................79 Licensed Clubs Leonay Golf Club............................. 32 Panthers World of Entertainment ..... 34 St Marys Band Club......................... 36 Ward ................................................70 Thain, John, Councillor for North Ward ........................................................70 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Local History Arms of Australia Inn Museum .........15 Mamre Homestead ..........................15 Nepean District Historical Society Inc ........................................................54 Penrith City Library ..........................34 St Marys & District Historical Society16 Licensing and Registration DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Karate Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts ........132 Goshin Ryu Karate.........................133 St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club ...............................................124 Lip Reading Australian Hearing ........................... 21 Literacy Nepean Interyouth Services............. 55 Obley Education Centre................... 56 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Long Day Care Blue Emu Children’s Centre ...........100 Bollygum Childcare Centre.............100 Busy Bee Child Care Centre ..........101 Carita Children’s Centre.................101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre.....101 Djalaringi Child Care Centre...........101 Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre ..........102 Emu Heights Day Care Centre .......102 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre............................................102 Erskine Park Children’s Centre ......102 Jamala Long Day Care Centre .......103 Jamisontown Children’s Centre......103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc........104 Kids World Kindy Day Care............104 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ......................................................104 Kindana Children’s Centre .............104 Kindy 4 Kids...................................105 Kingswood Preschool.....................105 Koala Corner Children’s Centre......105 Little People Child Care .................105 Londonderry Long Day Care Centre ......................................................105 Mud Puddles Cottage.....................106 My First School Long Day Care......106 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre............................................106 Nepean Tiny Tots...........................106 Penrith City Council - Children's Services.........................................107 Platypus Playground ......................108 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre.108 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ......................................................108 St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten.....109 Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre............................................109 Strauss Road Children’s Centre .....109 Sunflower Childcare Centre ...........109 Susanna Children’s Centre ............110 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 Tamara Child Care Centre .............110 The Learning Jungle ......................111 Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre ......................................................111 Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre ......111 Werrianda Children’s Centre ..........111 Werrington County Children’s Centre ......................................................111 Wishing Well Child Care Centre .....111 Yoorami Children’s Centre .............111 Karting Australian Karting Association of NSW ......................................................133 Literature Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club .................................. 16 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains .................. 17 Kick Boxing Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ......................................................123 Kung Fu Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy ......................................................132 Living Skills Programs Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers ..... 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre ................ 56 Castlereagh Learning Services........ 56 Cherrywood Village ........................... 9 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service .............................................. 9 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service .............................................. 9 NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc........................................ 10 Obley Education Centre................... 56 SPYNS Inc ...................................... 25 Laundry Services ARV Home Support Services ...........97 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 Law Enforcement St Marys Police Station ....................67 Lawn Bowling Kingswood Sports Club ..................123 Penrith Bowling Club......................124 Wallacia Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd..................................................124 Lobby Groups Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ...................... 45 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) ....... 15 Leadership Skills Nepean Valley Toastmasters ...........21 Penrith City Toastmasters ................21 St Clair Toastmaster's Club..............21 Learning Disability National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region .............................................60 Obley Education Centre ...................56 Local Government Aitken, Jim OAM, Councillor for South Ward - Mayor................................... 68 Allison, Kaylene, Councillor for East Ward ............................................... 68 Ardill, Robert, Councillor for South Ward ............................................... 68 Crameri, Kevin OAM, Councillor for North Ward...................................... 68 Davies, Greg, Councillor for East Ward ........................................................ 68 Davies, Mark, Councillor for South Ward ............................................... 69 Davies, Tanya, Councillor for East Ward ............................................... 69 Fowler, Ross OAM, Councillor for North Ward- Deputy Mayor .............. 69 Goldfinch, Ben, Councillor for North Ward ............................................... 69 Greenow, Jackie, Councillor for East Ward ............................................... 69 Guillaume, Prue, Councillor for South Ward ............................................... 69 Malkoc, Marko, Councillor for East Ward ............................................... 69 McKeown, Karen, Councillor for South Ward ............................................... 69 Presdee, Kath, Councillor for North Legal Aid Legal Aid.........................................94 Legal Information Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Legal Services Barnardos Penrith Centre - Legal Services ...........................................39 Legal Aid.........................................94 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Legislation and Regulation Office of Fair Trading .......................94 Leisure Activities St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 161 Subject Index Low Care Facilities Edinglassie Lodge............................. 6 Edinglassie Village ............................ 6 Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre. 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care. 7 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre 7 Mentors (PHaMs) .............................. 8 Markets Club Paceway ............................... 131 Marriage Counselling ANGLICARE Counselling ................ 39 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services .......................................... 62 Nepean Christian Counselling ....... 115 Salvation Army Counselling Service 64 Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team ........................................................86 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Low Cost Accommodation Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd..................................................... 5 Massage NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 Penrith Women's Health Centre....... 46 Mental Health Centres Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team .....86 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team ........................................................86 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program.............................................5 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team...87 Low Cost Clothing Anglicare Charity Shops.................119 Mayor Aitken, Jim OAM, Councillor for South Ward - Mayor................................... 68 Low Cost Furniture St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 Low Cost Goods and Services Anglicare Charity Shops.................119 Meals on Wheels Volunteers Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc 79 Low Cost Office and Computer Services Emu Plains Library ...........................30 Penrith City Library...........................34 South Penrith Library .......................35 St Marys Library...............................36 St.Clair Library .................................36 Mediation Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal ........................................... 70 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission............... 43 Penrith Family Relationship Centre 119 South Creek Mobile Youth Service .. 94 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Mental Health Education Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre..............................................88 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 Mentoring Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends.............................................57 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys ..31 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission ...............43 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 Low Income Earners Anglicare Charity Shops.................119 Australian Hearing............................21 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service ..................................40 Carers Allowance .............................77 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Community Options, Anglicare .........97 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Emu Plains Library ...........................30 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys66 Housing NSW ................................... 5 Legal Aid.........................................94 Medicare - Penrith Office..................68 Nepean Dental Health Clinic ............82 No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Cranebrook Development Project.....92 Penrith City Council Rates Rebate ...69 Penrith City Library...........................34 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Community Kitchen............113 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ............................................ 5 South Penrith Library .......................35 St Marys Library...............................36 St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 St.Clair Library .................................36 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House............................53 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd..................................................... 5 Westcare Community Services ........50 Medication Centrecare Pharmacy...................... 83 Priceline Pharmacy.......................... 47 Migrants Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Multicultural Health Network.............22 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 Medium Support Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene....... 73 Men Aboriginal Catholic Ministry.............. 23 Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services .......................................... 62 Dads and Kids Fun Day................... 38 Dads in Distress (dids)................... 118 Job Quest........................................ 92 Marie Stopes International............... 88 MAX Employment Penrith................ 92 Men and Family Relationship Services ...................................................... 120 Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup . 118 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service ............................................ 10 Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc............... 44 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group .............................................. 72 Sailability Penrith Lakes................. 140 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ...................................................... 129 The Warehouse............................... 49 Young Parents Network................... 90 Miscarriage Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group .................................72 Project Elizabeth ..............................80 Mobile Child Care Community Access Care Pair ........101 Mobile Playvan...............................106 Mountains to Meadows Mobile Preschool.......................................106 Penrith City Council - Children's Services.........................................107 Mobility Aids ABTECH Repairs ...........................117 Astley Mobility................................117 Centrecare Pharmacy ......................83 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 Strathdee Electrical........................117 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Menopause Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................ 44 Mormonism Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints .......................................28 Low Support Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2)............................... 8 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mental Health Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ............................................. 52 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Mothercraft Blissful Babies .................................40 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 162 Subject Index Motor Cycle Racing Penrith PCYC Minibike Club...........134 Motor Sports Australian Karting Association of NSW ......................................................133 Blue Mountains Four Wheel Drive Club ......................................................133 Nepean District 4WD Club Inc........133 Nepean Motor Sports Club Ltd .......133 Nepean Valley Car Club Inc. ..........134 Motor Vehicle Modification Freedom Motors Australia Pty Ltd ..142 Motor Vehicles Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal............................................70 Hills District Car Club .....................133 Multicultural Services Multicultural Health Network.............22 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 Multiple Disability Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ..............................................47 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities........................................60 Emmaus Netball Club.................... 134 Emu Plains Netball Club ................ 134 Erskine Park Eagles Netball Club .. 134 Glenmore Park Netball Club .......... 135 Nepean Valley Netball Club ........... 135 Oakdale Netball Club..................... 135 Penrith District Netball Association 135 Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation 124 Penrith Rep Teams........................ 135 Penrith RSL Netball Club............... 135 Penrith South Netball Club ............ 135 Penrith Sports Netball Club............ 135 Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ...................................................... 123 Riverlands Netball Club ................. 135 St Clair Netball Club ...................... 135 St Josephs Netball Club ................ 136 St Mark's Netball Club ................... 136 St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre........ 36 St Marys Leagues Netball Club ..... 136 St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club............................................... 124 St Nicholas Netball Club ................ 136 Twin Creeks Netball Club .............. 136 Warragamba Netball Club ............. 136 Werrington Netball Club................. 136 Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook ......................................83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith .............................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair .................................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys...............................................84 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean)................................76 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre..............................................47 Netball Courts St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre........ 36 Offenders Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP)..............................................94 Nursing Services Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Office Work Volunteers Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................44 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................64 Nutrition Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd ........................................................ 89 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc 79 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................ 49 Multiple Sclerosis MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 Music Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre ..............................................17 Penrith City Choir Inc .......................18 Penrith Symphony Orchestra ...........18 Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club ...................................16 Occasional Care Carita Children’s Centre ................ 101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre .... 101 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre ........................................... 102 Erskine Park Children’s Centre...... 102 Jamisontown Children’s Centre ..... 103 Koala Corner Children’s Centre ..... 105 Penrith City Council - Children's Services ........................................ 107 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc ................................ 46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care........... 107 St Marys Children's Centre ............ 109 Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre ........................................... 109 Tamara Child Care Centre............. 110 Werrianda Children’s Centre.......... 111 Werrington County Children’s Centre ...................................................... 111 Yoorami Children’s Centre............. 111 Older People ABTECH Repairs ...........................117 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers .....56 ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Astley Mobility................................117 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 BCS Community Care - Penrith........77 Benevolent Society Penrith ............112 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club).......................52 Carers Allowance.............................77 Centrecare Pharmacy ......................83 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre..............................................52 Community Access Buses..............112 Community Options, Anglicare .........97 Community Visitors Scheme ..........112 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Edinglassie Lodge..............................6 Edinglassie Village.............................6 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 Glebe Cottage..................................78 Music Appreciation University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains ...................17 Music Teaching Penrith Conservatorium of Music......18 St Marys Brass Band .......................19 Naturopathy Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Needle Exchange Services Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program.................................39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service ..................................40 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services ...........................................79 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program).........47 Occupational Health and Safety CRS Australia - Penrith.................... 88 TestSafe Australia ........................... 23 Netball Aaztecs Netball Club......................134 Cambridge Park Netball Club .........134 Corpus Christi Netball Club ............134 Occupational Therapy ADHC Specialist Services Team...... 72 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 163 Subject Index Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Great Community Transport Inc .......97 HACC Volunteer Training Project .....31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc....................................................74 Henry Fulton Nursing Home .............. 6 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre. 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care. 7 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village............................................... 8 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 Mountainview Nursing Home............. 7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library..............................................42 National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc ..........................42 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service 85 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith Accessible Transport..........117 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).............................................85 Penrith City Council Community Buses ......................................................113 Penrith City Council Rates Rebate ...69 Penrith City Library...........................34 Penrith City Library Home Library Service.............................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN)..............................................51 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc...........................................52 Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 Probus Club of Nepean ....................52 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s . 8 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme..........35 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 St Marys Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association..............52 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre 7 St Marys Senior Citizens Centre ......36 St Stephens Retirement Village......... 8 Strathdee Electrical ........................117 Sunnyfield Independence- Nepean Day Options program .......................99 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ............................... 48 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster............................... 72 Terry White Chemist........................ 49 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains .................. 17 Wangary Home Care Service .......... 99 Werrington Elderly Care .................. 37 After School Care and Vacation Care ......................................................109 Tandara Children’s Centre - OOSH Care...............................................110 Westkids After School Care ...........111 Yoorami Children’s Centre .............111 Outdoor Pools Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre....35 Orchestras Penrith Symphony Orchestra........... 18 Overweight Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Organ Donation Nepean Blood Bank Donor Centre... 78 Pagets Disease Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Orphans Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program ...................... 65 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care... 38 Painting and Drawing University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains...................17 Osteoarthritis Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch............................................. 39 Palliative Care Governor Phillip Nursing Home ..........6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility ..6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster ...............................72 Osteoporosis Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch............................................. 39 Other Target Groups Nepean District Soccer Referees Association Inc. ............................. 127 Parkinsons NSW Nepean Support Group .............................................. 79 TRI Community Exchange Inc ......... 22 Pap Smear Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services...........................................79 The Warehouse ...............................49 Parenting Events Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup .118 Out of School Hours Care Coowarra Cottage Out of School Hours Care .................................... 101 Emu Heights Day Care Centre ...... 102 Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care................................. 102 Erskine Park Out of School Hours Care .............................................. 102 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability ................. 102 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care .............................................. 103 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care .................... 103 Gumbirra Children’s Centre ........... 103 Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care................................ 103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service .......................................... 104 Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care................................ 104 Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care ................................. 104 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre ........................................... 104 Kingswood Preschool .................... 105 Penrith City Council - Children's Services ........................................ 107 Penrith City YMCA OOSH Centre.. 107 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre OOSH Care ................................... 108 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care .................................... 108 St Clair Out of School Hours Care . 108 St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care .............................................. 109 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and Parenting Skills ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) ......................................................114 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre .................................27 Blissful Babies .................................40 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service.............................................62 Family Skills Program ......................57 Project Elizabeth ..............................80 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation .........................................95 Parents Al Anon Family Groups ....................51 ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre..............................................88 BALANCE! Sensible Kids Fun Vacation Care ................................100 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours) ......................................................114 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre .................................27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Blissful Babies .................................40 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 164 Subject Index Blue Emu Children’s Centre ...........100 Bollygum Childcare Centre.............100 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Bronte Child and Family Centre .....100 Busy Bee Child Care Centre ..........101 Carita Children’s Centre .................101 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service.............................................62 Chat 'n Play Playgroup...................118 Child Support Agency ......................91 Community Access Care Pair.........101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre.....101 Coowarra Cottage Out of School Hours Care ....................................101 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ................................41 Dads and Kids Fun Day ...................38 Djalaringi Child Care Centre...........101 Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre ..........102 Emu Heights Day Care Centre .......102 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre ............................................102 Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care .................................102 Erskine Park Children’s Centre ......102 Erskine Park Out of School Hours Care...............................................102 Family Skills Program ......................57 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability..................102 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care...............................................103 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care.....................103 Gumbirra Children’s Centre............103 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Jamala Long Day Care Centre .......103 Jamisontown Children’s Centre......103 Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care ................................103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc........104 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service...........................................104 Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care ................................104 Kids World Kindy Day Care ............104 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ......................................................104 Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care..................................104 Kindana Children’s Centre .............104 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre ............................................104 Kindy 4 Kids...................................105 Kingswood Preschool.....................105 Koala Corner Children’s Centre......105 Little People Child Care..................105 Londonderry Long Day Care Centre ......................................................105 Mobile Playvan...............................106 Mud Puddles Cottage.....................106 My First School Long Day Care......106 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre ............................................106 Nepean Tiny Tots...........................106 Panthers on the Prowl ......................24 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ...................... 45 Penrith City Council - Children's Services ........................................ 107 Penrith City YMCA OOSH Centre.. 107 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care........... 107 Penrith Preschool .......................... 107 Platypus Playground...................... 108 Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre OOSH Care ................................... 108 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre 108 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ...................................................... 108 SPYNS Inc ...................................... 25 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care .................................... 108 St Clair Out of School Hours Care . 108 St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care .............................................. 109 St Marys Children's Centre ............ 109 St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten .... 109 Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre ........................................... 109 Strauss Road Children’s Centre .... 109 Sunflower Childcare Centre ........... 109 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and After School Care and Vacation Care ...................................................... 109 Susanna Children’s Centre............ 110 Tamara Child Care Centre............. 110 Tandara Children’s Centre - OOSH Care .............................................. 110 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service ............................................ 83 The Learning Jungle...................... 111 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................ 49 Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre ...................................................... 111 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre ..... 111 Werrianda Children’s Centre.......... 111 Werrington County Children’s Centre ...................................................... 111 Westkids After School Care ........... 111 Wishing Well Child Care Centre..... 111 Yoorami Children’s Centre............. 111 Young Parents Network................... 90 People with Disability ABTECH Repairs ...........................117 ADHC Specialist Services Team ......72 Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2)................................8 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs)...............................8 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers .....56 Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Astley Mobility................................117 Audioclinic........................................81 Australian Hearing ...........................21 Barnardos Penrith Centre.................56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays .....73 BCS Community Care - Penrith........77 Benevolent Society Penrith ............112 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club).......................52 Breakthru Employment Solutions .....73 Carers Allowance.............................77 Castlereagh Learning Services ........56 Centrecare Pharmacy ......................83 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Cherrywood Village ............................9 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre..............................................52 Community Access Buses..............112 Community Options, Anglicare .........97 Community Visitors Scheme ..........112 Continence Service..........................40 CRS Australia - Penrith ....................88 Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care (DADHC).....................116 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ...............................................41 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Edinglassie Village.............................6 Enterpraise ......................................91 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities......................................117 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability .................102 Freedom Motors Australia Pty Ltd ..142 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service........................97 Glebe Cottage..................................78 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ..........6 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Great Community Transport Inc .......97 HACC Volunteer Training Project.....31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc....................................................74 Henry Fulton Nursing Home...............6 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Housing NSW ....................................5 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre..6 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc - Parking Permits RTA Mobility Parking Scheme ......... 35 Parkinsons Disease Continence Service ......................... 40 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Parkinsons NSW Nepean Support Group .............................................. 79 Patient Education Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Peak Body Greater Western Junior Baseball Association Inc .............................. 122 Western Districts Women's Hockey Association.................................... 131 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 165 Subject Index Factory.............................................92 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 KU Starting Points Family Program ..74 Kurrambee School ...........................58 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care. 7 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance .......................................98 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 Low Vision Group.............................74 Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan.......................... 5 Mountainview Nursing Home............. 7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library..............................................42 NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region .............................................60 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc).................................43 Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler/Penrith Platypus Cruiser...............................66 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service 85 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc ........................................10 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 Nepean Options ...............................44 North West Personnel ......................92 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Nova Employment and Training .......75 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.....75 Obley Education Centre ...................56 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith Accessible Transport..........117 Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).............................................85 Penrith City Council Community Buses ......................................................113 Penrith City Library...........................34 Penrith City Library Home Library Service.............................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ............................................ 5 Post Polio Support Group.................80 Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 Richmond Fellowship of NSW ..........10 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean ............................................76 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme..........35 Sailability Penrith Lakes .................140 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ............................... 76 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ............................................. 47 SPYNS Inc ...................................... 25 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre............... 86 St Mary Respite............................... 99 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre 7 Strathdee Electrical ....................... 117 Sunnyfield Independence- Nepean Day Options program ...................... 99 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA) ................................. 110 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ............................... 48 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster............................... 72 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................ 48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus .. 49 Tandara Children’s Centre - OOSH Care .............................................. 110 Terry White Chemist........................ 49 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith............................................. 83 Thorndale Cottages ........................... 8 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit.................................................. 60 Vision Impaired Support Group........ 76 Wangary Home Care Service .......... 99 Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Werrington Elderly Care .................. 37 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Wise Employment............................ 93 Working Options.............................. 76 Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club .................................................15 Personal Care ARV Home Support Services ...........97 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc Factory.............................................92 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care..7 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Personal Development Life Education NSW .........................42 NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc).................................43 Nepean Valley Toastmasters ...........21 Penrith City Toastmasters ................21 St Clair Toastmaster's Club..............21 Pharmacies Centrecare Pharmacy ......................83 Priceline Pharmacy ..........................47 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Phone Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Photography Henry Lawson Camera Club ............19 Penrith RSL Photographic Club........20 Physical Disability Barnardos Penrith Centre.................56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays .....73 Castlereagh Learning Services ........56 Cherrywood Village ............................9 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ...............................................41 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ..........6 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.....75 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean ............................................76 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme..........35 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities........................................60 People with Mental Illness Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2) ............................... 8 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) .............................. 8 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre ............................................. 88 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ............................................. 52 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE............................................... 41 Enterpraise...................................... 91 GROW NSW ................................... 51 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) ..................................... 78 Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team ..... 86 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team ........................................................ 86 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ............................................ 5 Richmond Fellowship of NSW ......... 10 SMART Recovery Penrith................ 51 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team .. 87 Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Physical Fitness MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd ........................................................89 Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre....35 Performing Arts Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre ............................................. 17 Physiotherapy ADHC Specialist Services Team ......72 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 166 Subject Index Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean)................................76 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ..............................................47 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith .............................................83 Post Termination Counselling Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 Postnatal Care The Junction Youth Health Medical Service ............................................ 83 Postnatal Depression Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service......................... 63 Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 Picnic Areas Sydney International Regatta Centre37 Pigeon Keeping Penrith Homing Pigeon Society........13 St Marys Pigeon Society ..................14 Pregnancy Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group................................. 72 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Nepean Multiple Birth Association ... 89 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service ............................................ 10 Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service ............................................ 83 Young Parents Network................... 90 Pigeon Racing Penrith Homing Pigeon Society........13 Pilates Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ......................................................123 Planning and Coordination Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Pregnancy Counselling Nepean Youth Accommodation Service ............................................ 10 Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 Play Therapy Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym.........................................29 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 St Clair Community Health Centre Playgym ...........................................86 Pregnancy Termination Marie Stopes International............... 88 Preschool Children A Country Cottage Preschool .......... 99 A Honey Pot Haven Preschool ........ 99 ABC Developmental Learning Centre Glenmore Park .............................. 100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville .................................... 100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville Academy..................... 100 Adventure Preschool ..................... 100 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre ............................................. 88 Blue Emu Children’s Centre........... 100 Bollygum Childcare Centre ............ 100 Bright Stars Kindergarten .............. 100 Bronte Child and Family Centre..... 100 Busy Bee Child Care Centre.......... 101 Carita Children’s Centre ................ 101 Castlereagh Kindergarten.............. 101 Chat 'n Play Playgroup .................. 118 Community Access Care Pair ........ 101 Cooinda Preschool ........................ 101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre .... 101 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym ........................................ 29 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI) ............................... 41 Djalaringi Child Care Centre .......... 101 Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre.......... 102 Emu Heights Day Care Centre ...... 102 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre ........................................... 102 Erskine Park Children’s Centre...... 102 Glenmore Park Preschool.............. 103 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out Playgroups Chat 'n Play Playgroup...................118 Mobile Playvan...............................106 Penrith City Council - Children's Services .........................................107 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 Podiatry Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer ....63 St Marys Police Station ....................67 Policy Development Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ...............................48 Poliomyelitis Post Polio Support Group.................80 Political Parties Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry.....................................70 Post Polio Syndrome Post Polio Support Group.................80 Post School Programs NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 of School Hours Care.....................103 Gumbirra Children’s Centre............103 Harold Wheen Preschool ...............103 High Street Preschool ....................103 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Jamala Long Day Care Centre .......103 Jamisontown Children’s Centre......103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc........104 Kids World Kindy Day Care............104 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ......................................................104 Kindana Children’s Centre .............104 Kindilan Preschool 1 ......................104 Kindilan Preschool 2 ......................105 Kindy 4 Kids...................................105 Kingswood Preschool.....................105 Koala Corner Children’s Centre......105 KU Starting Points Family Program ..74 Lemongrove Early Learning Centre105 Little Cottage Preschool .................105 Little Joeys Preschool ....................105 Little People Child Care .................105 Londonderry Long Day Care Centre ......................................................105 Marys Tiny Tots Preschool.............105 Mobile Playvan...............................106 Mountains to Meadows Mobile Preschool.......................................106 Mud Puddles Cottage.....................106 Mulgoa Preschool ..........................106 My First School Long Day Care......106 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre............................................106 Nepean Preschool .........................106 Nepean Tiny Tots...........................106 North St Marys Community Pre School ......................................................106 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ............................................45 Orchard Hills Preschool .................107 Pasadera Preschool.......................107 Penrith City Council - Children's Services.........................................107 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care ...........107 Penrith Possums Preschool ...........107 Penrith Preschool...........................107 Pikinini Haus Preschool .................107 Platypus Playground ......................108 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre108 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre.108 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ......................................................108 South Penrith Library .......................35 Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre............................................108 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care ....................................108 St Clair Community Health Centre Playgym...........................................86 St Clair Preschool ..........................108 St Marys Blinky Bills Preschool ......108 St Marys Children's Centre ............109 St Marys Library...............................36 St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten.....109 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 167 Subject Index Stepping Stones Children’s Learning Centre ............................................109 Strauss Road Children’s Centre .....109 Sunflower Childcare Centre............109 Sunny Patch Preparatory School....109 Susanna Children’s Centre ............110 Sweetpeas Kindergarten ................110 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 Tamara Child Care Centre .............110 Tandara Children’s Centre .............110 The Learning Jungle ......................111 Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre ......................................................111 Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre ......111 Werrianda Children’s Centre ..........111 Werrington County Children’s Centre ......................................................111 Wishing Well Child Care Centre .....111 Yoorami Children’s Centre .............111 Pikinini Haus Preschool ................. 107 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre108 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre ........................................... 108 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care .................................... 108 St Clair Preschool.......................... 108 St Marys Blinky Bills Preschool...... 108 Sunflower Childcare Centre ........... 109 Sunny Patch Preparatory School ... 109 Sweetpeas Kindergarten ............... 110 Tandara Children’s Centre............. 110 St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care...............................................109 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and After School Care and Vacation Care ......................................................109 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA)..................................110 Tandara Children’s Centre - OOSH Care...............................................110 Westkids After School Care ...........111 Yoorami Children’s Centre .............111 Primary Children BALANCE! Sensible Kids Fun Vacation Care................................ 100 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific).................. 73 Bronte Child and Family Centre..... 100 Coowarra Cottage Out of School Hours Care .................................... 101 Cranebrook Youth Development Service ............................................ 23 Emu Heights Day Care Centre ...... 102 Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care................................. 102 Erskine Park Out of School Hours Care .............................................. 102 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability ................. 102 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care .............................................. 103 Glenmore Park Youth Service ......... 42 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care .................... 103 Gumbirra Children’s Centre ........... 103 Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care................................ 103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service .......................................... 104 Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care................................ 104 Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care ................................. 104 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre ........................................... 104 Kingswood Preschool .................... 105 Kurrambee School........................... 58 Lifestart Nepean .............................. 59 Mamre Christian College ................. 59 Nepean Dental Health Clinic............ 82 Obley Education Centre................... 56 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ...................... 45 Penrith City Council - Children's Services ........................................ 107 Penrith City YMCA OOSH Centre.. 107 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre OOSH Care ................................... 108 Sailability Penrith Lakes................. 140 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ............................... 76 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ...................................................... 108 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care .................................... 108 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ...................................................... 129 St Clair Out of School Hours Care . 108 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 Printed Publications RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Printmaking Penrith Museum of Printing ..............16 Private Organisation Blissful Babies .................................40 Professional Association Chiropractors Association of Australia NSW Ltd ..........................................40 Preschool Volunteers RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Prostate Cancer Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. ..............44 Preschools A Country Cottage Preschool ...........99 A Honey Pot Haven Preschool .........99 ABC Developmental Learning Centre Glenmore Park...............................100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville .....................................100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville Academy .....................100 Adventure Preschool......................100 Bright Stars Kindergarten ...............100 Castlereagh Kindergarten ..............101 Cooinda Preschool.........................101 Glenmore Park Preschool ..............103 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care.....................103 Gumbirra Children’s Centre............103 Harold Wheen Preschool ...............103 High Street Preschool ....................103 Jamisontown Children’s Centre......103 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ......................................................104 Kindilan Preschool 1 ......................104 Kindilan Preschool 2 ......................105 Kindy 4 Kids...................................105 Kingswood Preschool.....................105 Lemongrove Early Learning Centre105 Little Cottage Preschool .................105 Little Joeys Preschool ....................105 Marys Tiny Tots Preschool.............105 Mountains to Meadows Mobile Preschool.......................................106 Mulgoa Preschool ..........................106 Nepean Preschool..........................106 North St Marys Community Pre School ......................................................106 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Orchard Hills Preschool..................107 Pasadera Preschool.......................107 Penrith City Council - Children's Services .........................................107 Penrith Possums Preschool ...........107 Penrith Preschool...........................107 Prosthetic Devices Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 Psychiatry Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 Psychology Advantage Psychology.....................81 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith .............................................83 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 Public Computers and Internet Access Penrith City Library ..........................34 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 Public Health Population Health.............................82 Public Hospitals Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Continence Service..........................40 Nepean Dental Health Clinic ............82 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant...................7 Nepean Hospital - Client Liaison Unit ........................................................85 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service.....85 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................44 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 168 Subject Index Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service 85 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services ...........................................79 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program..............................75 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team ........................................................86 Sydney West Diabetes Service ........81 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster ...............................72 The Nepean Hospital .......................66 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith............................................. 83 Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Inc....................................................74 Home Care Service of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch .............................................98 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc Factory.............................................92 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care..7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc).................................43 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 St Mary Respite ...............................99 Wangary Home Care Service...........99 Relationships Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) ...................... 52 Family and Relationship Courses (Relationships Australia)................ 120 Men and Family Relationship Services ...................................................... 120 Nepean Christian Counselling ....... 115 Public Housing Housing NSW ................................... 5 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd..................................................... 5 Relationships Counselling ANGLICARE Counselling ................ 39 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services .......................................... 62 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc .. 62 Family Skills Program ...................... 57 Nepean Christian Counselling ....... 115 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church............................... 115 Salvation Army Counselling Service 64 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation......................................... 95 Public Libraries Emu Plains Library ...........................30 Penrith City Library...........................34 South Penrith Library .......................35 St Marys Library...............................36 St.Clair Library .................................36 Retirement Edinglassie Village.............................6 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village................................................8 Public Safety NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved .........67 TestSafe Australia............................23 Retirement Accommodation Edinglassie Village.............................6 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village................................................8 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s ..8 St Stephens Retirement Village..........8 Relatives and Friends Al Anon Family Groups.................... 51 Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch............................................. 39 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc ........................... 43 North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group .............................................. 44 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................ 64 Public Schools Colyton High School.........................58 NSW Department of Education and Training - Western Sydney Region...59 Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Public Speaking Nepean Valley Toastmasters ...........21 Penrith City Toastmasters ................21 St Clair Toastmaster's Club..............21 Roller Hockey SkateNSW Incorporated ................136 Qigong Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy ......................................................132 Religious Organisation Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan .......................... 5 Roller Skating Penrith Skatel (Skating and Roller Blading) .........................................137 SkateNSW Incorporated ................136 Radio Volunteers Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club .................................................15 Reproductive Health Services Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services .......................................... 79 Rowing Nepean Rowing Club .....................139 Sailability Penrith Lakes .................140 Sydney International Regatta Centre37 Reconciliation Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Research Nepean Family History Society (NFHS) Inc ................................................... 43 Recycling Remondis Pty Ltd.............................54 Resident Action Groups Mulgoa Progress Association .......... 51 Rugby League Colyton Mt Druitt Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc ............................126 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.....75 Panthers World of Entertainment .....34 Penrith and District Junior Rugby League...........................................128 Refugees Angels of Mercy ...............................52 Nepean Migrant Access ...................24 Residential Care Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility . 6 Thorndale Cottages ........................... 8 Refuges Cawarra Women's Refuge ...............62 DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc............46 Respiratory System Disorders Nepean Puffers and Wheezers........ 79 Rugby Union Penrith Rugby Union Club..............128 Respite Care Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends ............................................ 57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Temporary Family Care Program ...................... 65 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays..... 73 BCS Community Care - Penrith ....... 77 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ............................................. 52 Edinglassie Lodge ............................. 6 Enterpraise...................................... 91 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ......... 6 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Sailing Careel Cruising Yacht Association of Australia Inc ...................................138 Nepean Sailing Club ......................139 Penrith Sailing Club .......................139 Sailability Penrith Lakes .................140 Rehabilitation Services Australian Hearing............................21 CRS Australia - Penrith ....................88 Governor Phillip Nursing Home - Day Hospital............................................82 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ............................................ 5 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 Salvation Army Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Salvation Army Moneycare ..............92 School Holiday Activities Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Cranebrook Youth Development Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 169 Subject Index Service.............................................23 Glenmore Park Youth Centre ...........31 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................26 Shopping Assistance ARV Home Support Services........... 97 Great Community Transport Inc....... 97 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance....................................... 98 Wangary Home Care Service .......... 99 Shopping Assistance Volunteers Great Community Transport Inc....... 97 School Volunteers Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Kurrambee School ...........................58 Obley Education Centre ...................56 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc. .........................................52 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 Vision Impaired Support Group ........76 Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Werrington Elderly Care...................37 Singing Gold Star Dance Studio ................... 17 Patricia Stevens Dance Studio ........ 18 Penrith City Choir Inc....................... 18 Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club .................................. 16 Social Security Carers Allowance.............................77 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Medicare - Penrith Office..................68 Secondary Schools Colyton High School.........................58 Social Support Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers .....56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene .......73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific) ..................73 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service...............................................9 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc).................................43 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Nepean Neighbour Aid Service ........98 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Self Defence Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts ........132 Goshin Ryu Karate.........................133 Skateboard Ramps Glenmore Park Skatepark ............... 30 Jamison Park Skatepark.................. 31 Self Esteem Family Skills Program ......................57 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys ..31 Rehabilitation Workshop ..................58 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 Skateboarding SkateNSW Incorporated ................ 136 Smoking Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean............................................ 77 Regeneration................................... 80 Self Help Al Anon Family Groups ....................51 GROW NSW ....................................51 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN)..............................................51 SMART Recovery Penrith ................51 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 Soccer Claremont Meadows Soccer Club.. 126 Cranebrook United Soccer Club .... 126 Emu Plains Football Club .............. 127 Glenmore Park Football Club......... 127 Henry Lawson Football Club.......... 127 Jamisontown Sporting Club ........... 127 Londonderry Soccer Club .............. 127 Mulgoa Valley Football Club .......... 127 Nepean District Soccer Football Association.................................... 127 Nepean District Soccer Referees Association Inc. ............................. 127 Nepean Dragons ........................... 127 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc .... 75 Penrith Football Club ..................... 128 Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation 124 Penrith Nepean United Soccer Club ...................................................... 128 Penrith R.S.L. Soccer Club............ 128 Penrith Rovers Soccer Club........... 128 St Clair United Soccer Club ........... 129 St Marys Convent Soccer Club...... 129 St Marys Soccer Club.................... 129 St. Josephs Soccer Club ............... 129 St. Marys Band Club Rangers Soccer Group ............................................ 129 Werrington Football Club ............... 129 Western Raiders Futsal Club Inc. .. 129 Western Storm Soccer Club .......... 129 Wollemi College Soccer Club ........ 130 Social Work Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services7 Young Parents Network ...................90 Senior Citizens Organisations Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club).......................52 National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc ..........................42 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc...........................................52 Probus Club of Nepean ....................52 St Marys Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association..............52 St Marys Senior Citizens Centre ......36 Society Nepean District Historical Society Inc ........................................................54 Nepean Potters Society Inc..............20 Softball Penrith City Softball Association.....137 Service Co-ordination Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ..............................................52 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer ........................45 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI).......25 Special Education Kurrambee School ...........................58 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 Special Libraries Christian Science Reading Room.....27 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library..............................................42 Nepean Family History Society (NFHS) Inc....................................................43 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre .....48 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc ........................26 Sex Counselling Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services ...........................................79 Sexual Assault DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Social Clubs and Groups Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene....... 73 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club) ...................... 52 Enterpraise...................................... 91 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc.................. 24 Henry Lawson Camera Club............ 19 Low Vision Group ............................ 74 Sexual Assault Services Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS) ............63 Special Needs Transport Great Community Transport Inc .......97 Penrith City Council Community Buses ......................................................113 Sexual Health Clinics Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services ...........................................79 The Warehouse ...............................49 Speech Pathology ADHC Specialist Services Team ......72 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 170 Subject Index Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook ......................................83 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith .............................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair .................................................84 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys ...............................................84 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care ................................74 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool .............47 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean)................................76 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ..............................................47 State Departments NSW Department of Education and Training - Western Sydney Region .. 59 Office of Industrial Relations Contact Centre ............................................. 71 Suicide Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc...62 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group...............................................72 Penrith Suicide Prevention and Support Network ..............................72 State Government Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal ........................................... 70 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry .................................... 70 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre..... 48 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Support Group Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc 26 Al Anon Family Groups ....................51 Arthritis Foundation of NSW - Penrith Branch .............................................39 Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group .................................72 Dads in Distress (dids) ...................118 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys ..31 Job Quest Youth Programs ..............91 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Interyouth Services .............55 Nepean Multiple Birth Association....89 Nepean Puffers and Wheezers ........79 Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. ..............44 North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group...............................................44 Northcott Intensive Family Support 116 Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes ................79 Parkinsons NSW Nepean Support Group...............................................79 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Pendragons Abreast ........................80 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group...............................................72 Penrith Women’s Resource and DropIn Centre..........................................46 Post Polio Support Group.................80 Regeneration ...................................80 Vision Impaired Support Group ........76 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ........................................................64 State Members of Parliament Beamer, Diane, State Member for Mulgoa ............................................ 70 Paluzzano, Karyn, State Member for Penrith............................................. 70 Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry .................................... 70 Sport Claremont Meadows Soccer Club ..126 Corpus Christi Netball Club ............134 Cranebrook United Soccer Club.....126 Erskine Park Eagles Netball Club...134 Henry Lawson Football Club ..........127 Mulgoa Valley Football Club...........127 Nepean Valley Netball Club............135 Oakdale Netball Club .....................135 Penrith Football Club......................128 Penrith Rep Teams ........................135 Penrith RSL Netball Club ...............135 Penrith South Netball Club .............135 Riverlands Netball Club..................135 St Clair United Soccer Club............129 St Josephs Netball Club .................136 St Marys Convent Soccer Club ......129 St. Josephs Soccer Club ................129 St. Marys Band Club Rangers Soccer Group.............................................129 Twin Creeks Netball Club...............136 Warragamba Netball Club ..............136 Western Storm Soccer Club ...........129 Wollemi College Soccer Club .........130 Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group................................. 72 Storytelling Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club .................................. 16 Stress Management Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd ........................................................ 89 Stroke Continence Service ......................... 40 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant .................. 7 Rehabilitation Workshop.................. 58 Students Centrelink Customer Service Centre .................................................. 21, 40 Colyton High School ........................ 58 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE............................................... 41 National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region............................................. 60 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................ 48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus .. 49 University of Western Sydney - Penrith Campus........................................... 60 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit.................................................. 60 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Sporting Clubs and Groups Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts ........132 Careel Cruising Yacht Association of Australia Inc ...................................138 Colyton Mt Druitt Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc ............................126 De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline 131 Hills District Car Club .....................133 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.....75 Pendragons Abreast ........................80 Penrith Academy of Fencing ..........125 Penrith City Archers Inc..................121 Penrith City Softball Association.....137 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc........................126 Supported Accommodation Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2)................................8 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs)...............................8 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program ..........................................................9 Cherrywood Village ............................9 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service...............................................9 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service...............................................9 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 Richmond Fellowship of NSW ..........10 The Annexe .....................................11 Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Sports Administration Penrith Valley Sports Foundation ...121 Sports and Leisure Volunteers Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron .......................................121 Squash Dance Boulevarde 101.....................17 Leonay Squash and Fitness Centre137 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group................................. 72 Supported Employment Breakthru Employment Solutions .....73 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 171 Subject Index Cherrywood Village ........................... 9 Enterpraise ......................................91 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc Factory.............................................92 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Thorndale Foundation Limited..........76 Wise Employment ............................93 Working Options ..............................76 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene....... 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific).................. 73 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc .. 62 Centrelink Customer Service Centre .................................................. 21, 40 Colyton High School ........................ 58 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 Cranebrook Youth Development Service ............................................ 23 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service .............................................. 9 Glenmore Park Skatepark ............... 30 Glenmore Park Youth Centre........... 31 Glenmore Park Youth Service ......... 42 Jamison Park Skatepark.................. 31 Kurrambee School........................... 58 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service .............................................. 9 Lifestart Nepean .............................. 59 Mamre Christian College ................. 59 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) ..................................... 78 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission............... 43 Nepean Community College ............ 55 Nepean Dental Health Clinic............ 82 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service ............................................ 10 Obley Education Centre................... 56 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ...................... 45 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI) ...... 25 Project Elizabeth.............................. 80 Sailability Penrith Lakes................. 140 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ............................... 76 South Creek Mobile Youth Service .. 94 Spyns Emu Community Project ....... 25 SPYNS Inc ...................................... 25 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ...................................................... 129 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service ............................................ 83 The Warehouse............................... 49 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................ 26 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care... 38 Tennis Arthur Neave Tennis Complex .......137 Emu Plains Tennis Courts..............137 Londonderry Tennis Court..............137 Mt Vernon Tennis Court .................137 Mulgoa Tennis Courts ....................138 Nepean District Tennis Association Inc ......................................................138 St Marys Tennis Club Inc ...............138 Wallacia Tennis Courts ..................138 Swimming Bridge to Bridge ...............................38 Eva Bory Swimming School ...........139 Inswim Aquatic Centre ...................139 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Nepean Swimming Club Inc ...........139 Penrith RSL Youth Amateur Swimming Club ...............................................139 Penrith Swimming Centre...............139 Penrith Swimming Club Inc ............140 Ripples St Marys Swimming Club...140 Tenpin Bowling Penrith AMF Bowling Centre ..........124 Terminally Ill People Governor Phillip Nursing Home ..........6 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster ...............................72 Tertiary Education National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region .............................................60 University of Western Sydney - Penrith Campus ...........................................60 Swing Dancing Nuroc Dance Company ....................18 Table Tennis Nepean District Table Tennis Association ....................................137 Theatres Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre..............................................17 Tae Kwon Do Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ......................................................123 St Clair Tae Kwon Do School .........133 Touch Football Penrith Touch Football ...................128 TAFE Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE ...............................................41 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 University of Western Sydney - Penrith Campus ...........................................60 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities........................................60 Toy Libraries South Penrith Library .......................35 St Marys Library...............................36 Training and Courses Aboriginal Catholic Ministry ..............23 ANGLICARE Counselling.................39 Benchmark College..........................55 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre..............................................52 Dogs NSW .......................................13 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ..................24 HACC Volunteer Training Project.....31 Job Quest ........................................92 Life Education NSW .........................42 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre.....42 Nepean Community College ............55 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.........................58 Nepean Interyouth Services .............55 Nepean Multicultural Access Project 33 Nepean Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment .....................................66 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends).......................45 Penrith Conservatorium of Music .....18 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc ......................................34 Skillswest Training Company ...........93 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program ...............................48 Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP)..............................................94 TRI Community Exchange Inc..........22 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains...................17 Tai Chi Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy ......................................................132 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN)..............................................51 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains ...................17 Tap Dancing Gold Star Dance Studio....................17 Telephone Counselling Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre .... 42 Taxation Australian Taxation Office ................68 Tenancy Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal ........................................... 70 Housing NSW.................................... 5 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd ..................................................... 5 Teeball Penrith City Softball Association.....137 Teenagers Advantage Psychology.....................81 Al Anon Family Groups ....................51 All Trades Group Training ................23 Australian Hearing............................21 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program.................................39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends.............................................57 Tenants Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal ........................................... 70 Housing NSW.................................... 5 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd ..................................................... 5 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 172 Subject Index Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc ........................26 Wise Employment ............................93 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific).................. 73 Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care................................. 102 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability ................. 102 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care .............................................. 103 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care .................... 103 Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care................................ 103 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service .......................................... 104 Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care................................ 104 Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care ................................. 104 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre ........................................... 104 Penrith City Council - Children's Services ........................................ 107 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ...................................................... 108 St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care .............................................. 109 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and After School Care and Vacation Care ...................................................... 109 Yoorami Children’s Centre............. 111 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House ...........................53 Westcare Community Services ........50 Westcare Op Shop...........................50 Trampolining De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline 131 Volunteer Carers Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan...........................5 NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.....75 Transport ARV Home Support Services ...........97 Freedom Motors Australia Pty Ltd ..142 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc.79 Penrith Accessible Transport..........117 St Clair Community Health Centre Aged and Disabled Centre ...............86 Volunteer Drivers Cherrywood Village ............................9 Great Community Transport Inc .......97 Henry Fulton Nursing Home...............6 Lifestart Nepean...............................59 Penrith City Library Home Library Service.............................................46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.................................46 Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s ..8 Thorndale Foundation Limited..........76 Werrington Area Community Development Team..........................25 Trauma Counselling Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling..........62 Treatment Advantage Psychology.....................81 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)......................................78 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic...........10 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team...87 Volunteer Escorting Great Community Transport Inc .......97 Volunteer Recruitment Nepean Volunteer Services Inc ........44 Volunteer Referral Service ...............50 Triathlon Panthers Nepean Triathlon Club ....138 Trotting Club Paceway ................................131 Volunteer Transport Great Community Transport Inc .......97 Vasectomy Marie Stopes International............... 88 Unemployed All Trades Group Training ................23 Break Thru Employment Solutions ...91 Breakthru Employment Solutions .....73 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ..................................................21, 40 Cherrywood Village ........................... 9 CRS Australia - Penrith ....................88 Job Quest ........................................92 Jobfind Centre Penrith......................92 Mamre Training Services .................32 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 Nepean Interyouth Services .............55 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 North West Personnel ......................92 Nova Employment - Head Office ......45 Nova Employment and Training .......75 Skillswest Training Company ...........93 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc..........................................25 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 The Salvation Army Youthlink ..........93 Wise Employment ............................93 Volunteering Aboriginal Catholic Ministry ..............23 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ..................24 HACC Volunteer Training Project.....31 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ..........10 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean ............................................76 Sailability Penrith Lakes .................140 St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre .....48 Sydney International Regatta Centre37 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains...................17 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit ..................................................60 Volunteer Referral Service ...............50 Werrington Elderly Care...................37 Westcare Op Shop...........................50 Vegetarianism Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd ........................................................ 89 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc 79 Veterans Australian Hearing ........................... 21 Legacy Nepean Office ..................... 53 Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia St Marys Outpost SubBranch Inc ....................................... 50 Violent Behaviour Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS)............ 63 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme . 47 Vision Impairment Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE............................................... 41 Low Vision Group ............................ 74 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool............. 47 Vision Impaired Support Group........ 76 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 60 Vouchers Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service ..................................40 Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler/Penrith Platypus Cruiser...............................66 St Vincent de Paul Society ...............53 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House ...........................53 Westcare Community Services ........50 Universities University of Western Sydney - Penrith Campus ...........................................60 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit ..................................................60 Vocational Counselling Centrelink Customer Service Centre .................................................. 21, 40 CRS Australia - Penrith.................... 88 Job Quest Youth Programs.............. 91 Nova Employment - Head Office...... 45 Wise Employment............................ 93 Walking Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc............................43 Vacation Care BALANCE! Sensible Kids Fun Vacation Care ................................100 Walking Tracks Sydney International Regatta Centre37 Voluntary Welfare Services Legacy Nepean Office ..................... 53 St Vincent de Paul Society .............. 53 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 173 Subject Index Waste Disposal Remondis Pty Ltd.............................54 Womens Health Centres Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................ 44 Penrith Women's Health Centre....... 46 Water Skiing Nepean Power Boat & Ski Club Inc 139 Water Sports Pendragons Abreast ........................80 Workers Compensation Advantage Psychology .................... 81 TestSafe Australia ........................... 23 Weight Lifting The Carl Richards Way Personal Training & Weight Loss Studio .......140 Yoga Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ...................................................... 123 Wheelchair Sports NSW Push and Power Sports Inc.....75 Young Adults Australian Hearing ........................... 21 Barnardos Penrith Centre ................ 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program ................................ 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene....... 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Vacation Care (Disability Specific).................. 73 Centrelink Customer Service Centre .................................................. 21, 40 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service .............................................. 9 Job Quest........................................ 92 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service .............................................. 9 NADO Inc - Out and About Program 57 Nova Employment and Training....... 75 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group .............................................. 72 Spyns Emu Community Project ....... 25 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ...................................................... 129 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc ......................................... 25 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service ............................................ 83 The Warehouse............................... 49 Young Parents Network................... 90 Wheelchairs ABTECH Repairs ...........................117 Astley Mobility ................................117 Penrith Accessible Transport..........117 Terry White Chemist ........................49 Women Australian Hearing............................21 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Program ......................................................... 9 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre..................................27 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services ...........................................62 Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group .................................72 Cawarra Women's Refuge ...............62 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean ............................................77 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer ....63 Family Skills Program ......................57 Job Quest ........................................92 Legacy Nepean Office......................53 Marie Stopes International ...............88 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ........................................................44 Nepean Multiple Birth Association ....89 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program..............................75 Pendragons Abreast ........................80 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service .........................63 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN)..............................................51 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group...............................................72 Penrith Women’s Resource and DropIn Centre ..........................................46 Penrith Women's Health Centre .......46 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc............46 Penrith/Mt Druitt Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme..47 Project Elizabeth ..............................80 Sailability Penrith Lakes .................140 Salvation Army Counselling Service.64 Sydney West Diabetes Service ........81 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service.............................................83 The Warehouse ...............................49 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ........................................................49 Young Parents Network ...................90 Young People Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron....................................... 121 Barnardos Penrith Centre - ADAPT Youth Program ................................ 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Women's Drop in Centre ................................. 27 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services .......................................... 62 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc .. 62 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ......... 62 Cranebrook Youth Development Service ............................................ 23 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE............................................... 41 DoCS Community Services Centre.. 11 Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre ........................................................ 41 Dulkara Semi-supported Accommodation............................... 12 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service .............................................. 9 Fusion Western Sydney................... 41 Glenmore Park Youth Centre........... 31 Glenmore Park Youth Service ......... 42 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys.. 31 Job Quest Youth Programs.............. 91 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service...............................................9 Life Education NSW .........................42 MAX Employment Penrith ................92 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission ...............43 Nepean Interyouth Services .............55 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Obley Education Centre ...................56 Penrith and District Junior Rugby League...........................................128 Penrith City Archers Inc .................121 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer ........................45 Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group...............................................72 Penrith Whip Cracking Country Music Club .................................................15 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI).......25 SkateNSW Incorporated ................136 SPYNS Inc.......................................25 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD)........15 St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club ...............................................124 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus ........................................................48 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus...49 The Annexe .....................................11 The Salvation Army Youthlink ..........93 Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP)..............................................94 University of Western Sydney - Penrith Campus ...........................................60 Wentworth Young People’s Program11 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Support Services for Students with Disabilities........................................60 Wise Employment ............................93 Young Parents Network ...................90 Youth Liaison Officer – St Marys Local Area Command................................50 Youth Accommodation DoCS Community Services Centre ..11 Dulkara Semi-supported Accommodation ...............................12 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service...............................................9 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service...............................................9 Youth Clubs Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre ........................................................41 Fusion Western Sydney ...................41 Glenmore Park Youth Service..........42 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc....................................................24 Spyns Emu Community Project........25 Youth Work Volunteers Fusion Accommodation and Support Service...............................................9 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service.............................................10 Werrington Youth Development Project ........................................................26 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 174 Suburb Index Suburb Index Berkshire Park Berkshire Park Hall ................... 27 Program ...................................... 9 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Support Program (Special Neighbours)............................. 114 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Kids Friends ...................................... 57 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Legal Services .................................... 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre Teenage and Young Adults Social Scene........................................ 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre Women's Drop in Centre ........... 27 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Crisis Intake Service ........................... 40 Barnardos Penrith Centre Temporary Family Care Program .................................................. 65 Barnardos Penrith Centre Vacation Care (Disability Specific) .................................................. 73 Barnardos Penrith Centre Wonder Kids Activity Group on Saturdays.................................. 73 Busy Bee Child Care Centre.... 101 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Cranebrook ............................... 83 Cranebrook Community Health Centre ....................................... 29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Playgym....................... 29 Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Community Child and Family Health Service - General Counselling ............................... 62 Cranebrook Little Athletics Centre Inc ........................................... 121 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre ....................................... 29 Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project (PATSI)............ 41 Cranebrook United Soccer Club ................................................ 126 Cranebrook Youth Development Service ...................................... 23 Grays Lane Children’s Centre and Out of School Hours Care........ 103 No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Cranebrook Development Project .................................................. 92 Penrith Baseball Club Ltd (Juniors & Seniors) ............................... 123 Penrith Rams Australian Football Club ........................................ 128 Penrith Swans Junior Australian Football Club (PSJAFC) .......... 128 Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd ................................................ 140 SkateNSW Incorporated.......... 136 Sweetpeas Kindergarten ......... 110 Tamara Child Care Centre....... 110 Wishing Well Child Care Centre ................................................ 111 Emu Heights Blue Emu Children’s Centre.....100 Emu Heights Day Care Centre.102 Emu Heights Neighbourhood Centre .......................................29 Cambridge Gardens Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre ..................................... 108 Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre - OOSH Care............... 108 Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre111 Emu Plains Arms of Australia Inn Museum ...15 Budgerigar Society of NSW Inc Riverlands Branch .....................13 Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints .......................28 De Roos Tumbling and Trampoline ................................................131 Edinglassie Village ......................6 Emu Lions/Glenmore Park JAFC ................................................127 Emu Plains Community Centre ..29 Emu Plains Cricket Club ..........124 Emu Plains Football Club.........127 Emu Plains Kids’ Place Child Care Centre .....................................102 Emu Plains Library ....................30 Emu Plains Tennis Courts .......137 Emu Village Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care...........................102 Eva Bory Swimming School.....139 Jamala Long Day Care Centre.103 Melrose Hall ..............................32 Mud Puddles Cottage ..............106 Nepean District Historical Society Inc .............................................54 Nepean Family History Society (NFHS) Inc ................................43 Nepean Swimming Club Inc.....139 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church.......................................33 Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest .....................................16 Penrith Skatel (Skating and Roller Blading) ...................................137 Probus Club of Nepean .............52 Spyns Emu Community Project .25 The Annexe ...............................11 Westkids After School Care .....111 Cambridge Park Cambridge Park Hall ................. 27 Glenmore Park Basketball Club ............................................... 123 Little Joeys Preschool ............. 105 MacKillop Baseball Club Inc .... 122 Penrith & District Basketball Association Inc........................ 123 Penrith Basketball Stadium ..... 123 Penrith City Toastmasters ......... 21 Penrith Rovers Soccer Club .... 128 Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre ..................................... 123 Werrington Athletics & Little Athletic Centre ........................ 122 Castlereagh Castlereagh Hall ....................... 27 Castlereagh Kindergarten ....... 101 Castlereagh School of Performing Arts ........................................... 17 Finch Society of Australia Inc Hawkesbury Valley Branch ....... 13 Hawkesbury Finch Club ............ 13 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education and Cultural Centre ................... 16 Nepean Motor Sports Club Ltd 133 Penrith PCYC Minibike Club.... 134 Claremont Meadows Careel Cruising Yacht Association of Australia Inc ........................ 138 Claremont Meadows Community Centre ....................................... 28 Claremont Meadows Soccer Club ............................................... 126 Community Access Care Pair.. 101 Sunflower Childcare Centre..... 109 Erskine Park Dogs NSW.................................13 Erskine Park Badminton Club ..122 Erskine Park Children’s Centre 102 Erskine Park Community Centre 30 Erskine Park Community Hall ....30 Erskine Park Eagles Netball Club ................................................134 Erskine Park Neighbourhood Development Team Inc..............23 Erskine Park Out of School Hours Care ........................................102 Kindilan Preschool 1 ................104 Kindilan Preschool 2 ................105 Mamre Christian College ...........59 Mt Vernon Tennis Court...........137 Sunny Patch Preparatory School ................................................109 Colyton Colyton Neighbourhood Centre . 28 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc. 104 Keymer Child Care Centre Inc OOSH Service ........................ 104 Life Education NSW .................. 42 St. Marys Band Club Rangers Soccer Group.......................... 129 Werrington Football Club......... 129 Cranebrook Andromeda Community Centre . 26 Barnardos Penrith Centre.......... 56 Barnardos Penrith Centre ADAPT Youth Program ............. 39 Barnardos Penrith Centre - Family Accommodation and Support Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 175 Suburb Index Glenmore Park ABC Developmental Learning Centre - Glenmore Park .......... 100 BALANCE! Sensible Kids Fun Vacation Care ......................... 100 Floribunda Community Centre... 30 Glenmore Park Community Development Project Inc ........... 24 Glenmore Park Cricket Club.... 124 Glenmore Park Football Club .. 127 Glenmore Park Netball Club.... 135 Glenmore Park Out of School Hours Care ............................. 103 Glenmore Park Preschool ....... 103 Glenmore Park Skatepark ......... 30 Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre .................... 30 Glenmore Park Youth Centre .... 31 Glenmore Park Youth Service ... 42 Kids World Kindy Day Care ..... 104 Little People Child Care........... 105 RIDBC (Nepean) Preschool ...... 47 St Andrews Preschool & Out of School Hours Care.................. 108 Surveyors Creek Community Centre ....................................... 37 Surveyors Creek YMCA Before and After School Care and Vacation Care ......................... 109 Jamisontown Jamisontown Children’s Centre103 Nepean Blood Bank Donor Centre ................................................. 78 Penrith City YMCA OOSH Centre ............................................... 107 Kingswood Buds and Blooms - Grief and Loss Support Group .......................... 72 Cambridge Academy of Performing Arts ......................... 17 Castlereagh Learning Services . 56 Cawarra Women's Refuge ........ 62 Centacare Penrith Family Support Service...................................... 62 Centre for Addiction Medicine Nepean ..................................... 77 Centre for Drug and Alcohol Medicine Nepean ...................... 77 Cumberland Rural Fire Service . 67 Disabilities Unit - Nepean College of TAFE..................................... 41 Djalaringi Child Care Centre.... 101 Glenmore Park Community Fair 38 Joeys Before, After School Care and Vacation Care .................. 103 Kingswood Court Aged Care Facility......................................... 6 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre ................................................. 32 Kingswood Preschool.............. 105 Kingswood Sports Club ........... 123 KU Starting Points Family Program ................................................. 74 LifeLinks - Penrith Domestic Assistance ................................ 98 Marie Stopes International ........ 88 Multicultural Health Network...... 22 Nepean Dental Health Clinic ..... 82 Nepean Hospital - Aged Care Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant 7 Nepean Hospital - Continuing Care/Discharge Planning Service .................................................. 85 Nepean Hospital - Menopause Service ...................................... 44 Nepean Hospital - Occupational Therapy Department Driver Assessment Service.................. 58 Nepean Hospital - Outreach Service ...................................... 85 Nepean Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment............................... 66 Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Services .................................... 79 North Penrith Community Centre .................................................. 33 NSW Department of Education and Training - Western Sydney Region....................................... 59 Penrith Ballroom Dance............. 18 Penrith District Hockey Association Inc ........................................... 131 Penrith Possums Preschool..... 107 Penrith Preschool .................... 107 Population Health ...................... 82 Post Polio Support Group.......... 80 SMART Recovery Penrith.......... 51 South Court Primary Care Service (Needle and Syringe Program) .. 47 Spastic Centre of NSW - Penrith Centre ....................................... 47 St Vincent de Paul Society ........ 53 State Records New South Wales Western Sydney Records Centre .................................................. 48 Strathdee Electrical ................. 117 Sydney West Area Health Service Carers Program......................... 48 Sydney West Diabetes Service.. 81 Sydney West Palliative Services Western Cluster......................... 72 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Kingswood Campus .................. 48 The Nepean Hospital................. 66 Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre ....................................... 49 University of Western Sydney Penrith Campus......................... 60 University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus) - Counselling and Disabilities Unit................... 60 Wesley Gambling Counselling Service ...................................... 64 Westcare Op Shop .................... 50 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE - Support Services for Students with Disabilities.......................... 60 Western Sydney International Hockey Centre Inc................... 131 Leonay Golf Club.......................32 Leonay Squash and Fitness Centre .....................................137 Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains Inc ............................38 Llandilo Cherrywood Village......................9 Llandilo Golf Driving Range .....130 Spurway Stables......................132 Londonderry Londonderry Long Day Care Centre .....................................105 Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre .......................................32 Londonderry Pony Club Inc. ....131 Londonderry Soccer Club ........127 Londonderry Tennis Court .......137 Richmond Race Club Ltd .........125 TestSafe Australia .....................23 Triple ‘S’ Equestrian Centre .....132 Mt Pleasant A Honey Pot Haven Preschool...99 Mt Vernon Do-Re-Mi Child Care Centre ....102 Mulgoa Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course.....................................130 Mulgoa Hall ...............................32 Mulgoa Preschool....................106 Mulgoa Progress Association.....51 Mulgoa Tennis Courts..............138 Mulgoa Valley Football Club ....127 North St Marys North St Marys Community Pre School .....................................106 North St Marys Kinship Care Support Group ...........................44 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre .......................................33 North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc..................................24 Orchard Hills Colyton St Clair Baseball Club Inc. ................................................122 Nepean & District Pony Club ...132 Orchard Hills Golf Club ............130 Orchard Hills Preschool ...........107 Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean......................................76 Thorndale Cottages .....................8 Oxley Park Ridge Park Hall..........................34 Ridge-ee-Didge Child Care Centre ................................................108 Lemongrove Penrith Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) ............................ 85 Penrith Aboriginal Catholic Ministry........23 ADHC Specialist Services Team72 Adventure Golf.........................130 AFL Greater Sydney JuniorsWestern Sydney ......................126 Aftercare - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage 2 (HASI 2) .........................8 Aftercare – Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) ........................8 Leonay A Country Cottage Preschool .... 99 Blue Mountains Four Wheel Drive Club ........................................ 133 Emu Plains Little Athletics Centre Inc ........................................... 121 Hills District Car Club............... 133 Kids Care Out of School Care and Vacation Care ......................... 104 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 176 Suburb Index Aitken, Jim OAM, Councillor for South Ward - Mayor .................. 68 Al Anon Family Groups ............. 51 All Trades Group Training ......... 23 Allison, Kaylene, Councillor for East Ward ................................. 68 ANGLICARE Counselling.......... 39 Anglicare Nepean Community Care Centre .............................. 88 Anglicare Support Coordination Program for Older Parent Carers ................................................. 56 Aqua Golf................................ 130 Ardill, Robert, Councillor for South Ward ......................................... 68 Arthritis Foundation of NSW Penrith Branch .......................... 39 ARV Home Support Services .... 97 Audioclinic................................. 81 Australian Air League - Penrith Boys Squadron ....................... 121 Australian Hearing..................... 21 Australian Karting Association of NSW ....................................... 133 Australian Taxation Office ......... 68 BCS Community Care - Penrith. 77 BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services......................... 62 Benchmark College................... 55 Benevolent Society Penrith ..... 112 Blaxland Glenbrook RSL and Citizens Kennel and Training Club Inc............................................. 13 Blue Gum Social Club (Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Club)... 52 Bradbury, David, Member for Lindsay ..................................... 68 Breakthru Employment Solutions ................................................. 73 Bright Stars Kindergarten ........ 100 Carers Allowance ...................... 77 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ....................................... 21 Chalkdust Theatre Inc ............... 17 Child Support Agency ............... 91 Chiropractors Association of Australia - NSW Ltd................... 40 Christian Science Reading Room ................................................. 27 Climbing Centre, The ................ 28 Club Paceway ......................... 131 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ......................... 52 Community Access Buses....... 112 Community Halls & Neighbourhood Centres ............ 28 Community Options, Anglicare .. 97 Community Visitors Scheme ... 112 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, Penrith ...................................... 84 Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal..................................... 70 Continence Service ................... 40 Crameri, Kevin OAM, Councillor for North Ward .......................... 68 CRS Australia - Penrith ............. 88 Dads and Kids Fun Day ............ 38 Dads in Distress (dids) ............ 118 Davies, Greg, Councillor for East Ward ......................................... 68 Davies, Mark, Councillor for South Ward ......................................... 69 Davies, Tanya, Councillor for East Ward ......................................... 69 Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) ....... 116 DoCS Community Services Centre .................................................. 11 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer .................................................. 63 Dulkara Semi-supported Accommodation......................... 12 Edinglassie Lodge ....................... 6 Emmaus Netball Club.............. 134 Emu Plains Netball Club.......... 134 Enterpraise................................ 91 Equipment Pool for Children with Disabilities............................... 117 Family and Relationship Courses (Relationships Australia).......... 120 Family Skills Program................ 57 First Church of Christ, Scientist . 30 Flexible Respite for School Aged children with a disability........... 102 Fowler, Ross OAM, Councillor for North Ward- Deputy Mayor........ 69 Glebe Cottage ........................... 78 Goldfinch, Ben, Councillor for North Ward................................ 69 Goshin Ryu Karate .................. 133 Governor Phillip Nursing Home ... 6 Governor Phillip Nursing Home Day Hospital.............................. 82 Great Community Transport Inc. 97 Greenow, Jackie, Councillor for East Ward ................................. 69 GROW NSW ............................. 51 Guillaume, Prue, Councillor for South Ward ............................... 69 HACC Volunteer Training Project .................................................. 31 Hawkesbury Penrith Respite Services Inc............................... 74 Henry Fulton Nursing Home ........ 6 High Street Preschool.............. 103 Home Care Service of NSW Penrith Branch .......................... 98 Home Care Service of NSW, Lawson Branch ......................... 98 Housing NSW.............................. 5 Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home care........... 74 Immunisation Clinics for Children .................................................. 87 Inswim Aquatic Centre............. 139 Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Services (IVPRS)...... 63 Jamison Gardens Aged Care Centre ......................................... 6 Jamison Little Athletics Centre Inc ................................................ 121 Jamison Park Skatepark............ 31 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre ....................................... 17 Job Quest.................................. 92 Job Quest Youth Programs ....... 91 Jobfind Centre Penrith............... 92 Kidz Biz Preschool & Long Day Care ........................................ 104 Kidz Klub before, after school & vacation care........................... 104 Legacy Nepean Office ............... 53 Legal Aid .................................. 94 Lemongrove Community Health Centre - Chronic and Complex Care Services..............................7 Lemongrove Early Learning Centre ................................................105 Lemongrove Gardens Assisted Care ............................................7 Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village .........................................8 Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Service ..............................9 Lifeline - Penrith Regional Centre ..................................................42 Little Cottage Preschool...........105 Lorraine Quartermain's Art Gallery ..................................................15 Low Vision Group ......................74 Lutanda Holiday Camp - Camp David and Camp Jonathan ..........5 Maher School of Irish Dancing ...18 Malkoc, Marko, Councillor for East Ward..........................................69 MAX Employment Penrith..........92 McKeown, Karen, Councillor for South Ward ...............................69 Medicare - Penrith Office ...........68 Men and Family Relationship Services ..................................120 Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent) ...............................78 Ministry of Dance.......................18 Mobile Playvan ........................106 Mountains to Meadows Mobile Preschool ................................106 Mountainview Nursing Home .......7 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/Vic ....10 Museum of Fire..........................16 NADO Inc - Disabilities Information Library .......................................42 National Seniors Australia Penrith Evening Branch Inc....................42 Natural Health Society of Australia Ltd .............................................89 Nepean Adolescent and Family Services - Wesley Mission .........43 Nepean Art Society Inc ..............20 Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler/Penrith Platypus Cruiser.......................................66 Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group Inc .....................43 Nepean Community College ......55 Nepean District 4WD Club Inc .133 Nepean District Cricket Association ..............................124 Nepean District Soccer Football Association ..............................127 Nepean District Soccer Referees Association Inc. .......................127 Nepean District Table Tennis Association ..............................137 Nepean District Tennis Association Inc ...........................................138 Nepean Dragons .....................127 Nepean Golf Association .........130 Nepean Hospital - Client Liaison Unit............................................85 Nepean Hunters Club Inc.........125 Nepean Independent Living Committee (NILC) Inc ................10 Nepean Interyouth Services.......55 Nepean Multicultural Access Project .......................................33 Nepean Multiple Birth Association ..................................................89 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 177 Suburb Index Nepean Neighbour Aid Service . 98 Nepean Options ........................ 44 Nepean Preschool................... 106 Nepean Puffers and Wheezers . 79 Nepean Rowing Club .............. 139 Nepean Tiny Tots.................... 106 Nepean Valley Car Club Inc. ... 134 Nepean Valley Toastmasters .... 21 Nepean Volunteer Services Inc . 44 Nepean Youth Accommodation Service...................................... 10 Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. ....... 44 North West Personnel ............... 92 Northcott - EarlyStart Diagnosis Support ..................................... 45 Northcott Intensive Family Support ............................................... 116 Nova Employment and Training 75 NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program....................... 75 NTT Productions- Comedy Theatre Company .................................. 18 Nuroc Dance Company ............. 18 Office of Fair Trading ................ 94 Office of Industrial Relations Contact Centre.......................... 71 Paluzzano, Karyn, State Member for Penrith ................................. 70 Panthers Nepean Triathlon Club ............................................... 138 Panthers on the Prowl ............... 24 Panthers World of Entertainment ................................................. 34 Parent support group for children and adolescents with diabetes .. 79 Pasadera Preschool................ 107 Path (Penrith Association For People With Disabilities and their Carers, Families and Friends) ... 45 Pendragon Panthers Dragon Boat Club ........................................ 125 Pendragons Abreast ................. 80 Penrith Accessible Transport... 117 Penrith AMF Bowling Centre ... 124 Penrith and District Junior Rugby League.................................... 128 Penrith Bowling Club............... 124 Penrith City Choir Inc ................ 18 Penrith City Council................... 69 Penrith City Council - Children's Services .................................. 107 Penrith City Council Community Buses...................................... 113 Penrith City Council Rates Rebate ................................................. 69 Penrith City Council Youth Development Officer ................. 45 Penrith City Gridiron................ 128 Penrith City Library.................... 34 Penrith City Library Home Library Service...................................... 46 Penrith City Softball Association ............................................... 137 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc.......................... 46 Penrith Community Aid Service Association Inc - Child Care .... 107 Penrith Community Health Centre ................................................. 86 Penrith Community Health Centre Community Child and Family Health Counselling Service ....... 63 Penrith Community Kitchen ..... 113 Penrith Conservatorium of Music .................................................. 18 Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team .................................................. 86 Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre (PDRC) Inc .................... 34 Penrith District Cricket Club Inc124 Penrith Family Relationship Centre ................................................ 119 Penrith Football Club ............... 128 Penrith Golf & Recreation Club Ltd ................................................ 130 Penrith Homing Pigeon Society . 13 Penrith Ice Palace ................... 132 Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation ................................................ 124 Penrith Junior Cricket Association ................................................ 124 Penrith Mental Health ACCESS Team......................................... 86 Penrith Museum of Printing ....... 16 Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc (OWN) ................................. 51 Penrith Panthers Cycling Club. 125 Penrith R.S.L. Soccer Club...... 128 Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program ...................................... 5 Penrith RSL Netball Club......... 135 Penrith RSL Photographic Club . 20 Penrith Rugby Union Club ....... 128 Penrith Sailing Club................. 139 Penrith School of Irish Dancers . 18 Penrith South Netball Club ...... 135 Penrith Sports Netball Club ..... 135 Penrith Swimming Centre........ 139 Penrith Swimming Club Inc...... 140 Penrith Symphony Orchestra..... 18 Penrith Valley Athletics Centre Inc ................................................ 122 Penrith Valley Canoeing (Whitewater, Flatwater & Marathons) .............................. 140 Penrith Valley Festival Committee Inc ............................................. 39 Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club, Inc.................................... 52 Penrith Women’s Resource and Drop-In Centre .......................... 46 Penrith Women's Health Centre 46 Penrith Women's Refuge Inc ..... 46 Penrith Youth Interagency (PYI) 25 Presdee, Kath, Councillor for North Ward ......................................... 70 Priceline Pharmacy ................... 47 Project Elizabeth ....................... 80 Q Theatre Company.................. 19 Regeneration............................. 80 Rehabilitation Workshop............ 58 Richmond Fellowship of NSW ... 10 Riverlands Netball Club ........... 135 Sailability Penrith Lakes .......... 140 Salvation Army Counselling Service ...................................... 64 Salvation Army Moneycare........ 92 School Aged Community Support Team (Nepean) ......................... 76 Skillswest Training Company..... 93 Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre ..................................... 108 Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Acoustic Club................. 16 Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre .....................................108 St Clair Netball Club ................135 St Nicholas Netball Club ..........136 St Stephens Retirement Village ...8 St. Josephs Soccer Club..........129 Sydney International Regatta Centre .......................................37 Sydney North West Inclusion Support Agency (ISA) ..............110 TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Nepean College) Penrith Campus.....................................49 Terry White Chemist ..................49 Thain, John, Councillor for North Ward..........................................70 The Acting Factory Inc...............19 The Carl Richards Way Personal Training & Weight Loss Studio.140 The Governor Phillip Nursing Home, Penrith............................83 The Junction Youth Health Medical Service ......................................83 The Salvation Army - Penrith Community House .....................53 The Warehouse .........................49 Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) .........................94 TRI Community Exchange Inc ...22 Twin Creeks Netball Club ........136 Uniting Care Penrith Children’s Centre .....................................111 Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation ............................95 University of the Third Age (U3A) Nepean/Blue Mountains ............17 Vision Impaired Support Group..76 Volunteer Referral Service.........50 Wangary Home Care Service ....99 Warragamba Netball Club........136 Wentworth Area Community Housing Ltd .................................5 Wentworth Young People’s Program ....................................11 Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care ..................................................38 Westcare Community Services ..50 Western Districts Women's Hockey Association .................131 Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc..................26 Westside Performing Arts ..........19 Wise Employment......................93 Penrith Plaza Kindy 4 Kids ............................105 Penrith South Carita Children’s Centre...........101 Platypus Playground................108 Tandara Children’s Centre.......110 Tandara Children’s Centre - OOSH Care ........................................110 Regentville ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville ................100 ABC Developmental Learning Centre – Regentville Academy.100 Adventure Preschool ...............100 Domestic Violence Liaison Officer ..................................................63 Nepean Food Services (Penrith) Inc .............................................79 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 178 Suburb Index Nepean Power Boat & Ski Club Inc ............................................... 139 Regentville Hall ......................... 34 Learning Centre....................... 109 Strauss Road Children’s Centre ................................................ 109 Western Raiders Futsal Club Inc. ................................................ 129 Western Storm Soccer Club .... 129 Working Options........................ 76 NSW Fire Brigade - Dunheved...67 Obley Education Centre.............56 Parkinsons NSW Nepean Support Group ........................................79 Penrith City Archers Inc ...........121 Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc .............................................14 Penrith Nepean United Soccer Club.........................................128 Penrith Panthers BMX Club Inc125 Remondis Pty Ltd. .....................54 Restoring Hope Counselling St Marys Baptist Church ..............115 Ripples - St Marys Leisure Centre ..................................................35 Ripples St Marys Swimming Club ................................................140 South Creek Mobile Youth Service ..................................................94 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW branch) ...........126 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc .................126 St Clair Crows..........................129 St Clair Toastmaster's Club .......21 St Mary Respite .........................99 St Mary’s District Baseball Club Inc ................................................123 St Marys & District Historical Society ......................................16 St Marys Area Community Development Project (SMACD) .15 St Marys Band Club...................36 St Marys Blinky Bills Preschool 108 St Marys Brass Band .................19 St Marys Central YMCA Combined Before/After School Care and Vacation Care..........................109 St Marys Children's Centre ......109 St Marys Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association 52 St Marys Community Centre......36 St Marys Community Health Centre .......................................87 St Marys Convent Soccer Club 129 St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team ..................................................87 St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre .........................................7 St Marys Indoor Cricket Centre..36 St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre ................................................126 St Marys Leagues Netball Club136 St Marys Library ........................36 St Marys Memorial Hall..............36 St Marys Pistol Club ................126 St Marys Police Station..............67 St Marys RSL Youth & Community Club.........................................124 St Marys Senior Citizens Centre 36 St Marys Soccer Club ..............129 St Marys Spring Festival ............39 St Marys Tennis Club Inc.........138 St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten ................................................109 Sunnyfield Independence- Nepean Day Options program.................99 Susanna Children’s Centre ......110 The Salvation Army Youthlink....93 Thorndale Foundation Limited ...76 Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia St Marys Outpost SubBranch Inc .................................50 South Penrith Aaztecs Netball Club............... 134 Aboriginal Men's Group- SPYNS Inc............................................. 26 Bollygum Childcare Centre...... 100 Cambridge Park Netball Club .. 134 Corpus Christi Netball Club ..... 134 Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy................................. 132 Jamisontown Sporting Club..... 127 Nepean Valley Netball Club..... 135 Oakdale Netball Club .............. 135 Penrith District Netball Association ............................................... 135 Penrith Rep Teams ................. 135 RTA Mobility Parking Scheme... 35 South Penrith Library ................ 35 South Penrith Neighbourhod Centre ....................................... 35 SPYNS Inc................................ 25 St Josephs Netball Club .......... 136 St Mark's Netball Club............. 136 Werrington Netball Club .......... 136 St Marys Advantage Psychology .............. 81 Angels of Mercy......................... 52 Anglicare Charity Shops .......... 119 Astley Mobility ......................... 117 Beamer, Diane, State Member for Mulgoa ...................................... 70 Break Thru Employment Solutions .................................................. 91 Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc .................................................. 62 Bronte Child and Family Centre ................................................ 100 Centrecare Pharmacy................ 83 Centrelink Customer Service Centre ....................................... 40 Chat 'n Play Playgroup ............ 118 Colyton High School.................. 58 Colyton Mt Druitt Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc......... 126 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Marys.................................... 84 DoCS Community Services Centre .................................................. 11 Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre ....................................... 41 Dunheved Golf Club Ltd. ......... 130 Freedom Motors Australia Pty Ltd ................................................ 142 Fusion Accommodation and Support Service........................... 9 Fusion Home Modification and Maintenance Service................. 97 Fusion Western Sydney ............ 41 Greater Western Junior Baseball Association Inc ........................ 122 Hillsong City Care Centre - St Marys ........................................ 66 Hillsong Youth Services - St Marys .................................................. 31 Just Cricket St Marys............... 124 Karelle Life Enrichment Service Inc - Factory.................................... 92 Koala Corner Children’s Centre105 Lifestart Nepean ........................ 59 Mamre Good Living Festival ...... 19 Mamre Homestead.................... 15 Mamre Training Services........... 32 Marys Tiny Tots Preschool ...... 105 My First School Long Day Care106 NADO Inc - Out and About Program .................................... 57 Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc (NADO Inc) ..... 43 Nepean Athletic Club............... 122 Nepean Christian Counselling . 115 Nepean District Amateur Athletics Committee............................... 122 Nepean Kids and Dads Playgroup ................................................ 118 Nepean Little Athletics Centre . 122 Nepean Migrant Access ............ 24 Nepean Potters Society Inc ....... 20 Nova Employment - Head Office45 South St Marys Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts . 132 St Clair Aikido Yuishinkai Martial Arts Group...................................... 132 Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre ................................................. 27 Colyton/St Clair Little Athletics 121 Connect First - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Services, St Clair ...................................... 84 Cooinda Preschool.................. 101 Cook Parade Child Care Centre ............................................... 101 Cook Parade Neighbourhood Centre ....................................... 28 Coowarra Cottage ..................... 28 Coowarra Cottage Out of School Hours Care ............................. 101 Gold Star Dance Studio............. 17 Gumbirra Children’s Centre..... 103 Harold Wheen Preschool ........ 103 Kindana Children’s Centre ...... 104 Kindana Out of School Hours Care Centre ..................................... 104 Patricia Stevens Dance Studio .. 18 Pikinini Haus Preschool........... 107 St Clair Community Health Centre ................................................. 35 St Clair Community Health Centre - Aged and Disabled Centre ...... 86 St Clair Community Health Centre - Playgym.................................. 86 St Clair Junior Australian Football Club ........................................ 129 St Clair Leisure Centre .............. 35 St Clair Out of School Hours Care ............................................... 108 St Clair Preschool ................... 108 St Clair United Soccer Club..... 129 St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc................................... 25 St.Clair Library .......................... 36 Stepping Stones Children’s Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 179 Suburb Index Way Out West Fine Music Inc ... 22 Young Parents Network ............ 90 Youth Liaison Officer – St Marys Local Area Command ............... 50 Colonial Golf Course ............... 130 Dance Boulevarde 101 .............. 17 Harold Corr Community Hall...... 31 Henry Lawson Football Club.... 127 Kurrambee School..................... 58 National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region....................................... 60 Nepean College of TAFE Children’s Centre..................... 106 Penrith Touch Football ............ 128 Shearan Allan, MP - State Member for Londonderry ......................... 70 St Marys Pigeon Society ........... 14 The Learning Jungle................ 111 Victoria Street Community Cottage .................................................. 37 Werrington Elderly Care ............ 37 Werrington Youth Development Project .......................................26 Western Sydney Conservation Alliance Inc ................................54 Wollemi College Soccer Club...130 Yoorami Children’s Centre.......111 Sth Penrith Penrith Academy of Fencing ... 125 Werrington County Henry Lawson Camera Club......19 Namatjira Neighbourhod Centre 33 Werrington Area Community Development Team ...................25 Werrington County Children’s Centre .....................................111 Werrington Downs Neighbourhod Centre .......................................37 Wallacia Regal Oaks Village for the Over 55s.............................................. 8 Wallacia Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd .................................. 124 Wallacia Panthers Golf and Country Club Ltd ..................... 131 Wallacia Tennis Courts ........... 138 Werrington Arthur Neave Memorial Hall ...... 26 Arthur Neave Tennis Complex 137 Werrington Downs Werrianda Children’s Centre....111 Penrith City Council Community Directory © January 2010 180