TAMWORTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

January 2021

Updating information in this Directory Tamworth Regional Council welcomes updates and changes to the information in this Directory at any time.

Changes in contact details, meeting times and venues, and the establishment of new groups may be notified by completing the online form at http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Directory/Community-Directory-Update-form.

A searchable online version of the Directory is available at http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Directory.

Disclaimer Although due care is taken to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information in the Community Directory, Tamworth Regional Council and its employees are not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for any errors or omissions in the Community Directory, however caused, or for any consequential loss or damage caused to third parties. Information is provided on the basis that all persons accessing the Community Directory undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.

Inclusion of an organisation in the Community Directory does not imply any endorsement of the organisation, or of its services or products, by Tamworth Regional Council.

The information provided in the Community Directory may not be used for commercial purposes.

Volunteer Referral Service Are you retired, unemployed, lonely or just want to contribute something to your community? Is your group finding it difficult to attract Volunteers? Do you need someone to assist the elderly on outings, help raise funds for a cause or provide administrative secretarial support for your not-for-profit organisation?

If your answer is YES, then the Tamworth Volunteer Referral Service may be for you.

The Tamworth Volunteer Referral Service provides an opportunity for individuals to register their interests and needs, and be matched to not-for-profit organisations in the community. Many local groups and organisations rely heavily on the contribution of volunteers to operate. Organisations are also encouraged to register their needs with the Referral Service so that interested volunteers can be referred. Training sessions for volunteers are also held regularly throughout the year.

Council’s Volunteer Co-ordinator can be contacted between 10am and 4pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. Phone: 6755 5555. Appointments are advisable.

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Tamworth Regional Council Offices Tamworth Barraba Manilla Nundle Ray Walsh House 27 Alice Street 210 Manilla Street 58 Jenkins Street 437 Peel Street Tamworth Barraba NSW 2347 Manilla NSW 2346 Nundle NSW 2340 Phone: 6767 5555 (or 1300 733 625 Phone: (02) 6782 1105 Phone: (02) 6761 0200 Phone: (02) 6769 3205 within Council area) Office Hours: 8:30am to 12:00pm and Office Hours: 8:30am to 12:00pm and Office Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm Fax: (02) 6767 5499 1:00pm to 4:30pm Monday to Friday 1:00pm to 4:30pm Monday to Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Email: [email protected] except Public Holidays except Public Holidays and Saturday except Public Holidays Office Hours: 8:30am until 5:00pm Monday to Friday except Public Holidays

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Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Contents

Business Support Organisations ...... 1 Child Care and Preschool ...... 2 Community Based Services ...... 6 Community Centres and Halls ...... 17 Community Committees ...... 20 Education/Universities ...... 23 Garden Clubs ...... 29 Government Services ...... 30 Health and Hospitals ...... 33 Heritage and History ...... 40 Music, Arts and Crafts ...... 42 Nursing Homes ...... 46 Other ...... 48 Religious Organisations ...... 51 Service Clubs and Organisations ...... 57 Social Clubs ...... 61 Sports and Recreation ...... 63 Support Groups ...... 81 Youth Organisations ...... 87

iii Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Business Support Organisations Name of Postal Meeting Phone Email & Other Contact Organisation address address number(s) website information IDRS is a free service for people with cognitive impairment across NSW. You do not need an NDIS package to access our service.

We provide help with legal problems, support persons at police stations and courts, IDRS - Justice TAMWORTH Bronny Hodgson E: [email protected] 0429 575 354 advocacy, support to appeal decisions of the National Disability Insurance Agency, Advocacy Service NSW 2340 Coordinator W: http://idrs.org.au/jas/ rights education for people with cognitive impairment, peer support and assistance for parents with intellectual disability at risk of losing care of their children.

We work alongside people with cognitive impairment to promote and protect rights. NBTMG is a cooperative of business representatives that formed a partnership with Destination Tamworth - Tamworth Regional Council) to generate marketing and Nundle Business PO Box 8067 Nundle Visitor promotional activities for the community of Nundle. Heath Atchison Tourism & Marketing NUNDLE NSW Information 02 6769 3227 E: [email protected] Secretary Group Inc 2340 Centre The Nundle BTMG Inc. offers both products and services collectively that are available in the village of Nundle and the surrounds such as Hanging Rock, Bowling Alley, Woolomin and Dungowan. Jill Stewart PO Box 119 26 - 28 Fitzroy Tamworth Business Chamber is one of the largest and most progressive regional Tamworth Business Membership and E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Street, 02 6766 4810 chambers in NSW. Membership base is made up of small and medium sized Chamber Marketing W: http://www.tamworth.org.au NSW 2340 Tamworth businesses through to larger corporate entities. Manager Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has operated for over 30 years. During this time the land council has acquired 15 residential properties, the LALC Tamworth Local PO Box 57 123 Marius office and 13 parcels of land. Fiona Snape E: [email protected] Aboriginal Land TAMWORTH Street, 02 6766 9028 CEO W: http://www.tamworthlalc.com.au Council NSW 2340 Tamworth The activities of the Land Council in the past have mostly focussed on providing benefit to certain members in the form of housing, access to transport, emergency funds, community programs and administrative support.

Page 1 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Child Care and Preschool Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Barraba PO Box 137 E: [email protected] 148 Queen Street, Susan Chand Barraba Preschool is a community based preschool. Our mission is to provide every Preschool BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1097 W: http://www.facebook.com/barra Barraba President child with a quality early childhood experience. Incorporated 2347 bapreschool/ We understand that placing your child in a day-care is an important decision and as PO Box 610 such, we feel privileged to play an integral role in your child's learning and Bendemeer Charles Street, Renee McNee E: bendemeer.preschool@bigpon BENDEMEER 02 6769 6425 development with Bendemeer Preschool. Our aim is to function as an extended family Preschool Inc Bendemeer Director d.com NSW 2355 in order to provide your child with the security, warmth and love which are essential to their development and growth. Calrossy Preschool is a warm, caring, early learning environment, where children have the opportunity to learn and grow, secure in the knowledge that they are a valued member of our community.

140 Brisbane E: [email protected] As part of Calrossy Anglican School, Calrossy Preschool offers children the benefits Belinda Calrossy Street u of a small preschool, with the resources of a much larger educational community. Lockwood 02 5776 5110 Preschool TAMWORTH W: http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.a Children have a gradual start to life at 'big school' and develop relationships with Director NSW 2340 u peers and teachers, before making the transition to Kindergarten.

Our comprehensive programming provides children with a firm foundation in pre- reading and pre-numeracy skills, while our beautiful facilities allow children to explore their creativity in countless ways. Community Kids Tamworth Early Education Centre provides education and care for children through a range of specialised programs, excursions and family activities designed to promote each child's cognitive and social development.

Community Kids Barbara E: [email protected]. 2A Kenny Drive Our centre is proud to have qualified, caring and professional early childhood Tamworth Early McHugh au TAMWORTH 02 6765 7133 educators who work with the children to build and foster each of their individual Education Nominated W: http://www.communitykids.com NSW 2340 qualities and developmental needs. We have authentic connections with our local Centre Supervisor .au community and a strong sense of cultural identity.

We are open from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and we provide healthy and nutritious food that is prepared daily for morning tea and afternoon tea. Our professional and dedicated carers provide a program that enables children to Boulton Street E: [email protected] learn through exploration and stimulating experiences. We aspire to create an Outreach CURRABUBULA 02 6768 7004 W: http://www.ooranga.com.au environment that provides enjoyable and creative learning. This is achieved through Preschool NSW 2342 activities designed to support your child in all areas of growth. 172 Brisbane Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Tamworth Brisbane Street is a 66 place Good Start Early Amanda Street E: [email protected] centre catering for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our centre has a unique outdoor Learning - McCann 02 6766 9844 TAMWORTH W: http://www.goodstart.org.au/ area and is purpose built in a leafy part of Tamworth, located in a residential area Brisbane Street Centre Director NSW 2340 close to schools and community facilities.

Page 2 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Child Care and Preschool Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Calala is located close to schools, shops and parks, in a quiet residential area, convenient for the daily pick-up and drop-off. 49-51 Calala Good Start Early Lane E: [email protected] Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years' Learning 02 6765 3636 Learning - Calala CALALA NSW W: http://www.goodstart.org.au/ Framework and our rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool - are all geared 2340 with this in mind. We also develop colourful, engaging programs accounting for each child's individual interests, needs and strengths; and with each step we are ensuring the children are ready to take the big step into schooling. 3-7 Hercules Good Start Early Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Tamworth Hercules Street is located in Street Chloe Speck E: [email protected] Learning - 02 6762 3550 an industrial area, close to schools and shops. The peace and easy access to the TAMWORTH Centre Director W: http://www.goodstart.org.au/ Hercules Street centre, and its convenience, belies what you might think of an industry precinct. NSW 2340 Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Tamworth South opened its doors in 2005 and has since become an integral part of the Tamworth community, located in a 358 Goonoo Good Start Early rural/residential area close to local schools and shops as well as main roads and Goonoo Road Monika Henry E: [email protected] Learning - 02 6762 5244 transport routes. TAMWORTH Centre Director W: http://www.goodstart.org.au/ Tamworth South NSW 2340 We cater for children aged six weeks to five years across our five rooms (which include two nursery rooms, a toddler room and two preschool rooms). Janelle Street Centre is a Long Day Child Care facility located in Tamworth. The E: [email protected] centre provides structured learning for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The 4 Janelle Street Janelle Street 4 Janelle Street, Meagan Robson om centre is staffed by Christians who are also qualified child care workers. TAMWORTH 02 6762 8452 Centre Tamworth Director W: http://www.janellestreetcentre. NSW 2340 com.au Its educational program includes Christ-centred Care and Structural Learning for all those who are enrolled. Kootingal and District Preschool are committed to providing a quality service in partnership with parents and community, promoting the overall development of each child. Kootingal and PO Box 64 Lot 21 Chaffey Kathryn Kinson District KOOTINGAL 02 6760 3861 E: [email protected] Street, Kootingal Director Our service has qualified early childhood educators and they are dedicated to Preschool Inc NSW 2352 providing the children greater opportunities to participate, share, take turns, relate to and communicate with staff and each other through a range of planned and spontaneous experiences. Kootingal PO Box 181 Kootingal Public E: [email protected] 1800 171 882 Come to Kootingal Little Stars Playgroup on Mondays 10:00am - 11:30am at Playgroup - Granville NSW School, Denman Nicole W: http://www.playgroupnsw.org.a 02 6760 3332 Kootingal Public School Homebase 1 for fun and friendship for parents and kids! Playgroup NSW 2142 Avenue, Kootingal u At Manilla Preschool we believe that families and educators can work together to Manilla PO Box 127 E: [email protected] provide the best foundation for the growth and development of each child. 24 Carinya Avenue, Jenny Bridge Community MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1475 W: http://www.manillapreschool.co Manilla Director Preschool 2346 m.au/ The Preschool is an Incorporated, Community based, non-profit organisation. Parents are required to become members of the incorporated body when enrolling their child. Manilla PO Box 181 Manilla Presbyterian E: [email protected] We recommend that you contact our Playgroup to organise to visit a session with Playgroup - Granville NSW Church Hall, Rowan Stacey Shield 1800 171 882 W: http://www.playgroupnsw.org.a your child(ren). Our Playgroup coordinator can provide you with a general idea of how Playgroup NSW 2142 Street, Manilla u the playgroup works, the ages of children attending, session fees etc.

Page 3 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Child Care and Preschool Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Kirstyn PO Box 8099 E: [email protected] Nundle CWA 74 Jenkins Street, Sampson 02 6769 3188 Nundle CWA Preschool is a community run, not for profit preschool which has been NUNDLE NSW W: http://www.nundle.org.au/presc Preschool Nundle Authorised 0428 072 106 providing child care and education to the Nundle District for over 50 years. 2340 hool.html Supervisor Nundle PO Box 181 CWA Hall-Nundle, E: [email protected] We recommend that you contact our Playgroup to organise to visit a session with Playgroup - Granville NSW 86 Jenkins Road, Stacey Shield 1800 171 882 W: http://www.playgroupnsw.org.a your child(ren). Our Playgroup coordinator can provide you with a general idea of how Playgroup NSW 2142 Nundle u the playgroup works, the ages of children attending, session fees etc. Nurture One Tamworth Children's Centre is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm and provides quality long day care and education for children from birth to six years. Nurture One 8 Patrick Street Nicole Prout E: [email protected] Tamworth TAMWORTH 02 6761 2331 We are located in North Tamworth, close to the TAFE, hospitals and numerous Director W: http://www.nurtureone.com.au Children's Centre NSW 2340 schools. Our centre is a house that has been converted into Nurture One. Our Centre is open plan with our Nursery being the one room that is separated to provide a safe and nurturing environment for those under 18 months. At Peter Pan Preschool we aim to provide an exceptional service of care and E: admin@peterpanpre- education to children 3-6 years. Peter Pan Pre 24 Larool Street Karen McIlveen school.com.au School TAMWORTH 02 6765 9124 Director W: http://www.peterpanpre- We have a large exciting outdoor area for the children to explore. We have embraced Kindergarten NSW 2340 school.com.au the Early Years Learning Frameworks vision for all children to experience play-based learning that builds success for life. We are a mission of Tamworth Uniting Church and work in conjunction with Uniting to ensure the compliance and viability of a high quality education and care service. 134 Marius Rainbow Cottage E: [email protected] Street Sharn Mason Occasional Child 02 6766 7655 u We are a central component of our local community, striving to work collaboratively TAMWORTH Co-ordinator Care Centre W: http://www.careforkids.com.au with families and other professionals to give the children we work with the best start in NSW 2340 life. Our team of early childhood educators provide extensive opportunities to all children. Del We provide Preschool and Long Day Care for up to 44 children each day in 2 play St Mark's 15 Heugh Street Rapley/Rebecca rooms, the Jellybean Room for 3-4 year olds and the Lollipop Room for 4-5 year olds Preschool & E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Bailey 02 6765 8250 providing a school readiness program. Long Day Care W: http://stmarksps.com.au/ NSW 2340 Administrator/Di Centre rector Opening Hours - Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:45pm E: [email protected] St Mary's North 7 North Street Peta Whackett m Our school provides an enjoyable, resourceful, professionally enriching and career Tamworth TAMWORTH 02 6766 5071 Director W: http://www.stmaryspreschool.n satisfying experience. Our motto is: "learning - fun - friendship - community" Preschool NSW 2340 et.au/ St Peter's Preschool Tamworth offers quality child-focused education and care for all E: admin@stpeterspreschooltamw St Peter's 34 Vera Street children between the ages of three and five. Our fully inclusive program offers each Roma Giles 02 6765 7804 orth.org.au Preschool TAMWORTH child the opportunity to develop in all areas at their own pace. Fully trained and Administrator 0427 957 804 W: http://www.stpeterspreschoolta Tamworth Inc NSW 2340 experienced staff and education provide a safe, kind, caring environment for playing, mworth.org.au/ learning and growing.

Page 4 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Child Care and Preschool Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information We are an accredited home based Child Care Service licensed and regulated under the National Quality Framework. Tamworth Family PO Box 3504 E: [email protected] 81 Denison Street, Joanne Spinnor 02 6765 4599 Day Care TAMWORTH W: http://www.tamworthfamilydayc Tamworth Manager 0419 654 599 Our registered Educators provide education and care from their homes/venue as Service NSW 2340 are.com.au independent contractors on behalf of Tamworth Family Day Care. Educators and all adult household members have a Working with Children clearance. 84 Carthage Tamworth Mariko Batho Street Montessori Preschool 02 6766 7750 E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Preschool Manager NSW 2340 Tamworth Public PO Box 555 E: [email protected] Year Round Care is proudly sponsored by Tamworth Regional Council and has two Year Round School and West Haley Fenn TAMWORTH 02 6762 2207 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.a centres, East Tamworth and South Tamworth, both of which are located in schools. Care Tamworth Public Coordinator NSW 2340 u Both centres provide before and after school care as well as vacation care. School

Page 5 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Ageing, Disability and Home Care is part of the Department of Family and Community Level 1, Noel Park Rebecca Ageing, PO Box 511 Services. House, 155-157 Belfield E: [email protected] Disability and TAMWORTH 02 5712 9300 Marius Street, Manager W: http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au Home Care NSW 2340 The aim of the Department is to provide better and more integrated services for Tamworth Access vulnerable client groups in NSW. Aidacare is one of 's largest Healthcare Equipment and Service providers. 3/248 Peel Scott Mason Aidacare Pty Street E: [email protected] Our focus on product quality and ongoing services has made Aidacare and Aspire Regional 02 6761 2018 Ltd TAMWORTH W: http://www.aidcare.com.au trusted brands throughout Australia. That's why you'll find us on most Government Manager NSW 2340 Healthcare Equipment Contracts and in Supply Agreements with many Private Sector Healthcare organisations. Anglicare - Northern Inland (ANI) provides professional, confidential counselling for Veronica individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. Also on offer is a wide range of Anglicare PO Box 3052 34 Denne Street, Rodenburg 02 6701 8200 training in many valuable Life Skills areas. (Northern TAMWORTH E: [email protected] Tamworth Chief Executive 1300 549 577 Inland) NSW 2340 Officer Our services are available to all members of the community regardless of religious belief or ability to pay. Multi-Support Community Controlled Health & Support Service

- Manilla's newly developed recently rolled out, local & Aboriginal owned and managed 73 Rowan Street At the moment - we - Monthly meetings to support the development of Aus Fam's Community Strategic Plan Aus Fam Michael Finch MANILLA NSW come to you! Please 0421 112 331 E: [email protected] - Applying a child focussed approach Services Manager 2346 call anytime. - Ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations participate in and have control over decisions that affect their children - Strong communities. Strong culture. Stronger children. - Kids Safe Community & Crisis Drop-in Centre hopefully also coming soon! PO Box 450 E: [email protected]. Australian 422/426 Peel Street, Nicole Watt Australian Hearing provides hearing services to clients eligible under the Australian TAMWORTH 02 6768 1900 au Hearing Tamworth Administration Government Hearing Services Program. NSW 2340 W: http://www.hearing.com.au Australian Red PO Box 5117 Red Cross House Cross Society SOUTH Dawn Wheeler 02 6766 7051 E: [email protected] Our charity supports people and empowers communities to reduce suffering across Kable Avenue, Tamworth TAMWORTH President 0401 906 082 m Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity. Tamworth Branch NSW 2340 Australian Unity E: customercare@australianunity. PO Box 511 Level 1, Noel Park Australian Unity's Aboriginal Home Care service provides culturally appropriate home Aboriginal com.au TAMWORTH House Marius Street, 1300 797 606 and community services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout New Home Care W: http://www.australianunity.com. NSW 2340 Tamworth South Wales. Services au/assisted-living/ahc Australian Unity PO Box 511 Level 1, Noel Park Janelle Benson At Australian Unity we offer flexible and dependable support so that you can live the 1300 295 827 E: [email protected] Home Care TAMWORTH House Marius Street, Branch way you want to. We're proud to say that we've been supporting the wellbeing of 0427 009 845 u Services NSW 2340 Tamworth Manager Australians for more than 175 years. Barraba Cancer PO Box 140 Patients Andy's Backpacker Helen Kelly BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1646 Fundraising Lodge, Barraba Secretary 2347 Group

Page 6 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information BEST Employment is a not-for-profit company which provides a range of community 13 White Street BEST 02 6763 7800 and employment services throughout the New England, North West and Far West TAMWORTH E: [email protected] Employment 1800 660 660 Orana regions of NSW and the Darling Downs and Granite Belt regions of Southern NSW 2340 Queensland. E: manager@billabongclubhouse. 6 Darling Street Michael Herden Billabong org.au We are a club of members, not patients or clients. In our club everyone is equal. TAMWORTH Operations 02 6766 9960 Clubhouse Inc W: http://www.billabongclubhouse. Members work side by side staff in the day to day running of the clubhouse. NSW 2340 Manager org.au Bundaleer Care Services is a local, not-for-profit community organisation. Our professional and dedicated nursing staff are committed to providing you with the highest level of care. We work closely with you and your healthcare provider to keep you feeling your best. We currently provide Aged Care and Disability assistance through 1D/199 Peel Department of Veterans Affair (DVA) Nurisng, Veterans Home Care (VHC) Plans, Bundaleer Care Street 1D/199 Peel Street, E: [email protected] 02 6761 3600 iCARE Plans, NDIS Plans and Home Care Packages. Services TAMWORTH Tamworth Administration W: http://www.bundaleer.org.au

NSW 2340 Whether you need restorative care, daily assistance or palliative care, we have the right people to take care of you.

Contact the Bundaleer Team for a no obligation in-home assessment. PO Box 1616 E: [email protected] Cancer Council 1/218 Peel Street, Amy Walker We work with and for the community across all cancers, for everyone affected by TAMWORTH 02 6763 0900 W: http://www.cancercouncil.com. of NSW Tamworth Office Manager cancer. NSW 2340 au Carer Gateway provides new support services in person, online and over the phone for carers. New services include carer support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed support packages and respite, including emergency respite. These services are 1/24 Beaumont E: [email protected]. free to access for anyone caring for a friend or family member who is living with a Street Intake & au disability, long term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or Carer Gateway 1800 422 737 HAMILTON Assessment W: http://www.carergateway.gov.a someone who is frail due to age. NSW 2303 Team u Carer Gateway will help identify the supports and services best suited to a carers needs. Carers NSW is the dedicated Carer Gateway Service Provider across Hunter New England, Central Coast and North Coast of NSW. We've been working in the local community since 2001 offering a range of support for Centacare New PO Box 1811 V Guy Kable Building, E: [email protected] individuals, families and the community. Centacare NENW has established a strong 1800 372 826 England North TAMWORTH 201 Marius Street, W: http://www.centacarenenw.co footprint in rural and remote communities within our region, creating key relationships 02 6762 9200 West NSW 2340 Tamworth m.au/ and networks with local agencies, health care and mental health care service, Elders and community leaders. Centacare New England North West - PO Box 1811 V Guy Kable Building., E: [email protected] The Family Relationship Centre (FRC) is an importance resource for families at any 1800 372 826 Tamworth TAMWORTH 201 Marius Street, W: http://www.centacarenenw.co stage in their life. We're here to help you strengthen family relationships; help families 02 6762 9200 Family NSW 2340 Tamworth m.au/ stay together; and assist families through separation. Relationship Centre

Page 7 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information E: [email protected] Caring for children and young people for over 50 years Challenge PO Box 487 476 Peel Street, Elise Copper g.au Community TAMWORTH 02 6763 1800 Tamworth Reception W: http://www.challengecommunit People, everywhere in our community, will experience the power of inclusion through Services NSW 2340 y.org.au relationships, voice and action. This is our vision. Challenge Amanda E: [email protected] PO Box 487 Foster care provides children and young people from 0 to 18 years an alternative, safe Community 476 Peel Street, Pearson g.au TAMWORTH 02 6760 0700 and stable family environment. For some children and young people, this will be short- Services - Tamworth Manager Case W: http://www.challengecommunit NSW 2340 term; others will stay with their foster family permanently. Foster Care Worker y.org.au Challenge E: [email protected] PO Box 487 Community 101A Johnston Street, Tobias Warner g.au TAMWORTH 02 6766 4503 Services - Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit NSW 2340 Men's Shed y.org.au Support to reach your full potential. Challenge E: TherapeuticServicesTeam@ch Community PO Box 487 Life can be tough sometimes - if you hit a rough patch, asking for help is a smart thing to 13 Darling Street, Kylie Boyraz allengecommunity.org.au Services - TAMWORTH 02 6761 2571 do. Tamworth Manager W: http://www.challengecommunit Therapeutic NSW 2340 y.org.au Services Our experienced psychologists offer individual, group and family therapy. We also assess behavioural concerns and provide support for behaviour issues. Secure Scanning Solutions

E: contracts@challengecommunit Challenge 1 Denison Street Don't risk losing valuable information. Let us efficiently and confidentially scan all your 1 Denison Street , Victor Collett y.org.au Contract TAMINDA NSW 02 6762 0903 printed documents. Tamworth Manager W: http://www.challengecommunit Services 2340 y.org.au We offer supported employment opportunity, including on and off-the-job training, for people with disabilities. Challenge E: [email protected] PO Box 487 Disability 108-124 Manilla Greg Peddell g.au TAMWORTH 02 6761 6077 Services - Aged Road, Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit NSW 2340 Transition y.org.au Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 101 Johnston Street, Kaylene Neilson g.au Services - TAMWORTH 02 6766 2853 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Allawah Group NSW 2340 y.org.au Home Challenge Disability Services - E: [email protected] PO Box 487 Allerlei - 101A Johnston Street, Sharon Kachel g.au TAMWORTH 02 6763 1871 Connexions, Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit NSW 2340 Cafe, Transition y.org.au to Work & Schools Out

Page 8 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 69 Roderick Street, Greg Peddell g.au Services - TAMWORTH 02 6766 9353 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Community NSW 2340 y.org.au Living Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 26 Hill Street, Ben Noble g.au Services - TAMWORTH 02 6766 6594 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Dominic House NSW 2340 y.org.au Respite Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 2 Eureka Place, Letitia Holgate g.au Services - Greg TAMWORTH 02 6762 5930 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Norman Drive NSW 2340 y.org.au Day Programs Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 16 Kent Street, Irene Brogan g.au Services - Kent TAMWORTH 02 6762 5151 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Street Day NSW 2340 y.org.au Program Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 1A Petra Avenue, Kaylene Neilson g.au Services - Petra TAMWORTH 02 6765 8848 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Avenue Group NSW 2340 y.org.au Home Challenge E: [email protected] Disability PO Box 487 34 Warrah Drive, Kaylene Neilson g.au Services - TAMWORTH 02 6762 8260 Tamworth Supervisor W: http://www.challengecommunit Warrah Drive NSW 2340 y.org.au Group Home E: recycling@challengecommunity The Challenge recycling team sorts and packages materials that have been collected by PO Box 487 Challenge 123B Forest Road, Victor Collett .org.au Tamworth Regional Council, local businesses and environmentally conscious residents. TAMWORTH 02 6766 9179 Recycling Tamworth Manager W: http://www.challengecommunit Once sorted and packaged, we forward the materials to recycling companies like NSW 2340 y.org.au Amcor, Visy and Impact Recycling. We have an annual output of 10,000 tonnes. PO Box 1039 Robyn Leary 31 Dean Street, 02 6766 4000 Co-Care Inc TAMWORTH Office E: [email protected] Tamworth 02 6766 2927 NSW 2340 Coordinator Coledale Community Rebecca Butler At the Coledale Community Centre we endeavour to provide support and opportunities PO Box 1088 Centre 2B Kenny Drive, Community E: [email protected] to the residents of Tamworth. We aim to promote our own as well as external providers TAMWORTH 02 6765 3103 (managed by Tamworth Development W: http://www.tfss.com.au programs and events for effective and ongoing cohesion between service providers and NSW 2340 Tamworth Officer the community. Family Support)

Page 9 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (CRCCs) aim to contribute to the support Commonwealth Locked Bag E: HNELHD- 133 Marius Street, Colleen Keith 1800 052 222 and maintenance of caring relationships by facilitating access to information, respite Respite & 9783 [email protected] Tamworth Manager 02 6766 2506 care and other support appropriate to carer's needs and circumstances, and the needs Carelink Centre NEMSC w.gov.au of the people they care for. The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) uses volunteers to make to make regular visits PO Box 5074 to people who are socially isolated or are at risk of social isolation or loneliness. Community Sue Dykes 02 6762 8209 TAMWORTH E: [email protected] Visitors Scheme Co-ordinator 0429 464 452 NSW 2340 VCS provides friendship and companionship by matching aged care recipients with volunteer visitors. Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) believes that people with a disability have the same PO Box 814 Suite 3, Level 1, 422- Disability 1300 365 085 E: [email protected] rights (and responsibilities) as people who do not have a disability. DA's core purpose is TAMWORTH 426 Peel Street Advocacy NSW 02 6766 4583 W: http://www.da.org.au to ensure that people with a disability realise these rights in practice by advocating with NSW 2340 Tamworth and for them. EPPS Engineering 6 Macintosh Epps Engineering specialise in customised vehicle mobility adaptations for people with E: [email protected] and DEMAC Street disabilities. We provide a complete range of adaptions and servicing from the basics for Dex Wibberly 02 6765 9272 W: http://www.eppsengineering.co Disability Sales TAMWORTH disabled cars such as steering aids, hand controls and pedal and seat extensions, to left m.au/ and NSW 2340 foot accelerators and more. Modifications First Peoples PO Box A2265 We are First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) - a national organisation of Disability E: [email protected] 02 9399 0882 and for Australia's First Peoples with disability, their families and communities. Our Network SOUTH NSW W: http://fpdn.org.au/ organisation is governed by First Peoples with lived experience of disability. Australia 1235 Flourish Australia - Where mental wellbeing thrives Flourish PO Box 1965 Jim Booth 129 Marius Street, W: http://www.flourishaustralia.org Australia TAMWORTH Service 02 6766 7827 We always focus on your individual strengths and goals. We help you build your self- Tamworth .au (RichmondPRA) NSW 2340 Manager confidence and life skills so you feel empowered to undertake your own recovery journey. GoCo has over 25 years experience in supporting people and their carers living in rural and remote areas with improving their health and wellbeing.

PO Box 63 80 Marquis Street, Bruce Mercer GoCo 02 6740 2241 W: http://www.Gococare.com.au We specialise in providing personalised care and support for people who want the Gunnedah Go Co Manager freedom to live independently in the comfort of their own home. We focus on delivering home care services in rural NSW, including Gunnedah, Tamworth, Narrabri, Moree, and everywhere in between.

Page 10 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information We are a family owned and operated company who are passionate about consumer directed care and meet the needs of our clients.

We have an excellent team of Direct Care workers, Domestic Cleaners and Lawn Maintenance employees that are ready to service the needs of your clients in the Tamworth Community.

The Tamworth team has been carefully selected and thoroughly screened and are able to provide a professional and timely manner.

Just some of the service we would be able to provide are: • Assistance with Self Care activities, including high intensity • Assistance with Daily life E: [email protected] PO Box 939 • Domestic assistance HomeCare Amanda Althaus 1300 769 620 om.au HOPE ISLAND • Lawns and gardens Australia Administration 0400 631 122 W: http://www.homecareaustralia. QLD 4212 • Self care activities com.au/ • Specialised home based assistance for a child • Assistance from live in carer • Transport • Coordination of Supports • Increased Social and Community Participation • Improved Life Choices/daily living skills • Assistance with decision making • Individual assessment and support by a nurse • Home modifications

Homecare Australia prides ourselves on being responsive to clients with a 24 hour turnaround in client contact and normally services can be in place immediately after meeting with the client Homes North Community Housing is a not for profit organisation that provides safe and Homes North PO Box 1452 Richard Innis secure community, social and affordable housing for people on low to moderate 3-5 White Street, E: [email protected] Community TAMWORTH Operations 02 6766 6897 incomes. Homes North also assists people who are homeless or at risk of Tamworth W: http://www.homesnorth.org.au Housing NSW 2340 Manager homelessness, need emergency accommodation or need assistance in securing and sustaining a tenancy in the private rental market. Our aim is to work closely with families who have a child with a disability or developmental delay. We support the development of educational programs focusing on Horizon Early PO Box 1632 each family's goals and priorities. Tamworth Public Donna Betts 1300 660 265 E: [email protected] Childhood TAMWORTH School Coordinator 02 6766 3587 W: http://www.horizonei.com.au Intervention Inc NSW 2340 Our objective is to respect a family's diversity and to provide families with resources and support that can assist them to maximise their child's development and learning potential. PO Box 1074 As one of Australia's leading disability service providers, House with No Steps is House with No 1300 538 746 E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Customer dedicated to giving people with a disability greater choice, control and freedom - Steps 0439 363 768 W: http://www.hwns.com.au NSW 2340 Service Team empowering them to live life on their own terms across NSW, Qld, Vic and the ACT. PO Box 2075 As one of Australia's leading disability service providers, House with No Steps is House with No Angela Bell E: [email protected] ARMIDALE 02 5795 1887 dedicated to giving people with a disability greater choice, control and freedom - Steps Administration W: http://www.hwns.com.au NSW 2350 empowering them to live life on their own terms across NSW, Qld, Vic and the ACT. Page 11 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information 2/56 Dowe E: [email protected] Integrated Street 2/56 Dowe Street, Wendy Allan 0475 778 718 A not-for-profit organisation, integrated living Australia provide vital services for older W: http://www.integratedliving.org. Living TAMWORTH Tamworth Case Manager 02 6761 3466 people and their carers across rural, regional and remote areas of Australia. au NSW 2340 Shop 1, 511 Established in 1994, we are experienced teams of health professionals passionate Interact Group Peel Street Shop 1, 511 Peel Sarah Jamieson 02 6700 1200 E: [email protected] about providing quality and outcome focussed health services which promote, ensure Australia TAMWORTH Street, Tamworth Team Leader and sustain the health benefits of work. NSW 2340 PO Box 1104 490 Peel Street, Emily Roy 02 6764 6666 E: [email protected] Joblink Plus is a not-for-profit organisation providing job placement and employment Joblink Plus Ltd TAMWORTH Tamworth Manager 0428 415 940 W: http://www.joblinkplus.com.au services as well as welfare, youth programs and training. NSW 2340 Jobs Australia Enterprises is a Job-Active provider which means it is our role to develop and support the unemployed into sustainable work, via training, developing, mentoring and overcoming barriers which people may have. Our organisation has a long history of helping employers find staff.

We are your local not-for-profit Recruitment Service and Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd is a member of:

1/17 White E: [email protected] Leanne  RCSA - Recruitment & Consulting Services Association Jobs Australia Street 02 6766 4611 u Douglass  NESA - National Employment Services Association Enterprises Ltd. TAMWORTH 0475 980 634 W: http://www.jobsaustralia.com.a Manager  Jobs Australia - The Jobs Australia Network NSW 2340 u

Our mission is to create opportunities which positively impact people through social engagement, employment, learning and development with the support of local communities.

We are a free service and a good starting point if you are looking to grow your business with suitable candidates, with access to a great database of clients with variable skills and experience throughout the New England area. Kamilaroi Ageing & PO Box 48 E: [email protected] 4/454 Peel Street, Wendy Kurko KADS provides services to Aboriginal people who are aged or have a disability, and to Disability URALLA NSW 02 5776 5004 W: http://communityservices.uralla Tamworth Coordinator their carers who live in the New England area in . Services 2358 .com/ (KADS) Lorraine Legge 154 Bridge Kirinari Business Street E: [email protected] We are dedicated to giving people with disability greater choice and control. We are Community Development & 02 6765 6231 TAMWORTH W: http://www.kirinari.com.au here to turn dreams into a reality. Services Relationship NSW 2340 Manager E: [email protected] Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering after the injury or PO Box 42 u death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service. We currently Legacy Barraba TAMWORTH RSL Club, Barraba 02 6766 4372 W: http://www.legacy.com.au/tam care for around 65,000 widow(er)s and 1,800 children and disabled dependants NSW 2340 worth/TamworthLegacy throughout Australia.

Page 12 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information E: [email protected] Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering after the injury or PO Box 42 Legacy West Diggers Club, u death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service. We currently TAMWORTH 02 6766 4372 Tamworth Tamworth W: http://www.legacy.com.au/tam care for around 65,000 widow(er)s and 1,800 children and disabled dependants NSW 2340 worth/TamworthLegacy throughout Australia. Liberty Foodcare is a dedicated organisation providing low cost food to persons in the Tamworth region. Emergency food is available through referrals from other welfare 582 Goonoo agencies. Liberty Goonoo Road 70 Robert Street, James Ardill 02 6762 2322 E: [email protected] Foodcare TAMWORTH Tamworth President All persons are welcome to shop. People on Centrelink benefits are especially NSW 2340 encouraged to check out our shop.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-2:30pm PO Box 5317 Mara-Mara 18 Kathleen Street, Sharon Porter TAMWORTH 02 6762 3311 E: [email protected] Community Inc. Tamworth Secretary NSW 2340 MDAA (Multicultural PO Box 884 10-12 Hutchinson 1800 629 072 E: [email protected] MDAA provides advocacy for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and non- Disability Granville NSW Street, Granville 02 9891 6400 W: http://www.mdaa.org.au English speaking backgrounds with disability, their families and carers. Advocacy 2142 Association) - More than just a meal - Meals on Wheels has had a place in the hearts and homes of PO Box 131 Kootingal Meals 8 Denman Avenue, Sandra Betts Australians for more than 50 years. Helping the frail older people and younger people KOOTINGAL 02 6760 5005 E: [email protected] on Wheels Kootingal Co-ordinator with disabilities and their carers stay in their homes where most are happiest is at the NSW 2352 Service heart of the matter. Northcott is a not-for-profit disability service provider that works with customers to 147 Goonoo realise their potential. Northcott Goonoo Road Jackie Phillpott E: [email protected] Disability 02 6762 4902 TAMWORTH Manager W: http://www.northcott.com.au Northcott provides personalised and dynamic support, delivered by a committed team Services NSW 2340 who will optimise and maximise support and services for every customer. Accredited National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Provider Community Justice Centre provide free mediation to help people solve disagreements (or resolve disputes) without going to court. We also provide other alternative dispute Locked Bag Northern Level 1, 160 Marsden resolution services tailored to help people solve conflicts. 5111 E: [email protected] Community Street, Parramatta Client Service 1800 990 777 PARRAMATTA W: http://www.justice.nsw.gov.au Justice Centre 2150 Officer Our services are confidential, easy to use and voluntary. We also accept mandatory NSW 2124 court referrals. There are no waiting lists and we provide services throughout NSW. We are funded by the NSW Government as part of the Department of Justice.

Page 13 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The objects of the Federation are: • Act for members in any matters whatsoever connected with their office as Justice of the Peace; • Uphold and defend the interests, status and rights of members and maintain dignity of Northern NSW the Commission of Peace; Federation of 8 Meadows • Promote, improve, extend, elevate and deal with the education and general knowledge Red Cross House Justices of Lane Ron Hartmann 02 6767 0370 of members in every possible manner; Kable Avenue, E: [email protected] Peace Inc - KINGSWOOD Secretary 0407 660 961 • Establish branches in New South Wales; Tamworth Tamworth NSW 2340 • Promote the social enjoyment of members; Branch • Do all things that may promote the objects of the Federation as a non-political, non- sectarian and non-profit-making organisation.

We welcome enquiries from Justices of the Peace who would like to become members of our Federation. We have been providing Community Transport to our area for over 20 years, Oxley E: manager@oxleycommunitytran transporting Frail Aged Elderly People, People with Disabilities and Transport PO Box 1427 Community 48 Barnes Street, Sharon Tibbs 02 6762 1122 sport.com.au Disadvantage such as isolation, helping to keep them at home and independent. TAMWORTH Transport Tamworth Manager 0459 123 494 W: http://www.oxleycommunitytran NSW 2340 Service sport.com.au We have a dedicated team of paid and volunteer staff. We are proud to have one of the largest volunteer community transport teams in our area. Melanie Lord PO Box 245 Formed in 1961, ParaQuad NSW (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of NSW) is Para Quad 65 The Avenue, Community 02 4969 6388 E: [email protected] WICKHAM NSW a not-for-profit member-based associated that aims to support people with a spinal cord Newcastle Wickham Development 02 4961 6101 W: http://www.paraquad.org.au/ 2293 injury to achieve their choices in life. Officer Tamworth Rotary Club has long valued traditions spanning 88 years of service to the community. Fun, fellowship and funding are the 3 F's of our Tamworth Rotary Club.

Major service activities include the Book Shed, located at 10 Manilla Road, Oxley Vale E: [email protected] Tamworth, with donations accepted from the community and funds raised to support PO Box 265 J&L Restaurant, Rotary Club of Bruce McCorkell m.au local charity work. The Book Shed is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from TAMWORTH Services Club, Marius 0459 132 677 Tamworth Inc President W: http://www.tamworthrotary.org. 10:00am to 2:00pm. NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth au Facebook link to The Rotary Book Shed - https://www.facebook.com/groups/789064861534383/

Meets every Tuesday at 6:00 for 6:15pm. 16 Eastwood Safety Link provide assistance to elderly people or anyone living alone by supplying a Street E: [email protected] Safety Link 1800 813 617 simple and reliable way to keep connected to family, friends and others who can help BALLARAT VIC W: http://www.safetylink.org.au them in an emergency. 3350 Level 4, 418A Seniors Rights Elizabeth Street 1800 424 079 W: http://www.seniorrightsservices Seniors Rights Service is a community legal centre that protects the rights of older Services SURRY HILLS 02 9281 3600 .org.au people. We provide telephone advice, advocacy, legal advice and educational services. NSW 2010

Page 14 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information St Andrew's PO Box 5128 Uniting St Andrew's is a relaxed and welcome independent living community, specially Village 1 Tribe Street, E: [email protected] PARRAMATTA Community 1800 486 484 designed for over 55's. The village is set amongst award winning gardens and close to Community Tamworth W: http://www.uniting.org NSW 2124 Care Direct shopping centres, health care service, hospitals and public transport. Care (Uniting) St Vincent de PO Box 70 The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 60,000 members and 118 Queen Street, E: no email Paul Society - BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1598 volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Barraba President W: http://www.vinnies.org.au Barraba 2347 Australia. Sunnyfield PO Box 746 Ada Maughan From the most humble of beginnings, Sunnyfield has grown in depth and breadth of Suite 4, 468-472 Peel 02 6760 1600 E: [email protected] Disability TAMWORTH Regional support services. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield Street, Tamworth 1300 588 688 W: http://www.sunnyfield.org.au Services NSW 2340 Manager supports a brighter future for people with a disability. E: [email protected] Tamworth PO Box 555 Tamworth Community u Access Group TAMWORTH Centre, Darling Street, 02 6766 4480 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.a (TAG) NSW 2340 Tamworth u Tamworth PO Box 555 E: [email protected] 3A Darling Street, The Tamworth Community Centre is a multi-functional, heritage-listed building catering Community TAMWORTH 02 6766 4480 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.a Tamworth Administration for the diverse needs of the Tamworth community. Centre NSW 2340 u Tamworth Dementia PO Box 1292 Cnr Bligh & Marius Andrew Brown Respite Service TAMWORTH 02 6766 1357 E: [email protected] Streets, Tamworth Manager - Oakwood NSW 2340 Centre Tamworth Family Support Service (TFSS) is a non-government, community based Tamworth PO Box 1088 organisation that has been delivering services to families in Tamworth and surrounding 2/127 Bridge Street, E: [email protected] Family Support TAMWORTH 1800 073 388 areas. TFSS now comprises of 21 funded programs. These include Government funded Tamworth Administration W: http://www.tfss.com.au Service Inc NSW 2340 programs that are free to the community. The aim of the TFSS is to provide help to people in need. The Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) was incorporated on 2 February Tamworth Local PO Box 57 E: [email protected] 123 Marius Street, Fiona Snape 1984 under the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 to better manage Aboriginal Land TAMWORTH 02 6766 9028 W: http://www.tamworthlalc.com.a Tamworth CEO and monitor the activities of the LALC with respect to the needs and aspirations of Council NSW 2340 u Aboriginal people in the area. Tamworth Meals on Wheels is a community managed organisation supported by a Tamworth PO Box 371 E: [email protected] caring diverse group of volunteers and staff. 328 Goonoo Goonoo Sue Adams Meals on TAMWORTH 02 6765 8999 W: http://www.mowtamworth.com. Road, Tamworth Manager Wheels Inc NSW 2340 au The service assists HACC eligible people residing within Tamworth City to be independent at home. PO Box 1507 Margo E: [email protected] Tamworth Toy 1/6 Denne Street, We provide toys for hire for children aged 0-8 years for families, grandparents, Family TAMWORTH Bettington 02 6762 6692 W: http://www.facebook.com/tamw Library Tamworth Day Carers and larger organisations such as primary schools within the Tamworth area. NSW 2340 Publicity Officer orthtoylibrary

Page 15 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Based Services Name of Postal Phone Email & Other Meeting address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Tamworth Women and Children's PO Box 1088 The Women's Refuge provides safe, secure accommodation for women and their E: [email protected] Refuge TAMWORTH 1800 073 388 children who are homeless or escaping domestic violence. The role of the Refuge is to Team Leader W: http://www.tfss.com.au (managed by NSW 2340 provide accommodation, immediate protection from the violence and emotional support. Tamworth Family Support) 462-464 Peel E: [email protected]. As Australia's first charity, our vision is a just society where everyone lives their best life. The Benevolent Street Customer Care 1800 236 762 au We've been supporting people with disability, children and families, older Australians Society TAMWORTH W: http://benevolent.org.au and carers since 1813. NSW 2340 The Butterfly Fulcrum was first created with the primary focus on supporting members of PO Box 5402 E: [email protected] the Deaf Community with the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS. The Butterfly WEST 142 Bridge Street, Lee Akerman 1300 763 916 W: http://www.butterflyfulcrum.co The Butterfly Fulcrum is not like your usual NDIS providers. Here, we pride ourselves in Fulcrum TAMWORTH West Tamworth Director m.au being available for those, who need assistance with the NDIS, no matter the level of NSW 2340 need. PO Box 1148 E: [email protected] One of Australia's leading providers of specialist services for deaf, deafblind and hard of The Deaf 22 Conway Street, LISMORE NSW Melissa Mahony 02 6622 8322 W: http://www.deafsocietynsw.org. hearing people and their families. Our focus is ensuring that you have access to all Society of NSW Lismore 2480 au areas of life on an equal basis with others. We want you to thrive! E: Fiona.brierley@thesmithfamily. PO Box 1170 The Smith Unit 2, Level 1, 352 Fiona Brierley com.au The Smith Family is a children's charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get TAMWORTH 02 6766 4990 Family Peel Street, Tamworth Team Leader W: http://www.thesmithfamily.com. the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. NSW 2340 au/ PO Box 176 Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in E: [email protected] Vision Australia BURWOOD 1300 847 466 Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to W: http://www.visionaustralia.org NSW 1805 help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life. Yinarr Health 129 Warral Coledale Community Donna and Well Being Road Centre, Kenny Drive, Creighton 02 6762 5360 Group TAMWORTH Tamworth Chairperson (Aboriginal) NSW 2340 YWCA Encore is an exercise program designed specifically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives. Based around land and pool exercises, it is safe, fun and therapeutic.

Level 5, 66 We know that after surgery, many women experience numbness, pins and needles, loss YWCA Free Wentworth Breast Screen Staff Vicki Totsis 02 9285 6264 E: [email protected] of mobility and discomfort in their upper bodies. Encore can help relieve these problems Encore Avenue Gym, Dean Street, Coordinator 0449 904 011 W: http://www.ywcaencore.org.au/ through specifically tailored after breast cancer surgery exercises. Program SURRY HILLS Tamworth

NSW 2010 Encore aims to provide a supportive and therapeutic exercise program delivered in non- medical surroundings.

The program runs for 8 weeks with 1 x 2 hour session, generally twice a year.

Page 16 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Centres and Halls Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 17 Attunga Public Hall and 13 Ridge Street, Robyn Mowbray E: [email protected] ATTUNGA NSW 02 6769 5993 Youth Hall Attunga Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2345 Bendemeer Town Hall was built in 1908 and is operated by an authorised local community committee on behalf of the local Council. The Hall contains a stage with 2 dressing rooms, a stage lighting and Bendemeer Town PO Box 595 E: [email protected] sound system, seating available for about 130 persons, gas heating Hall, Caroline Winston Doak Bendemeer Town Hall BENDEMEER 02 6769 6693 W: http://www.facebook.com/Bendemeer- system for those cooler evenings, and a fully equipped kitchen. Street, Booking Officer NSW 2355 Town-Hall Bendemeer The Hall is available for hire and over the years has seen many wedding receptions, celebrations, theatrical productions, public meetings, balls, and hosts the annual Bendemeer Art & Craft Show. PO Box 4063 130 Ogunbil Jan Oakhill 02 6769 0318 E: [email protected] Dungowan Public Hall NEMINGHA NSW Road, Dungowan Booking Officer 0428 347 021 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 C/- Duri Shop, 13 Jackie and Keith E: [email protected] Duri Public Hall Railway Street Harvey 02 6768 0244 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au DURI NSW 2344 Booking Officer 10 Garrison Court Duri War Memorial Mrs Robyn Sayer E: [email protected] KINGSWOOD 02 6768 0345 Tennis Club Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 "Glenbrook" 407 Narelle Waters 02 6768 0013 E: [email protected] Gowrie Hall Barton's Lane Secretary 0438 680 012 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au DURI NSW 2344 "Andeva" Barry Hanging Rock Road Marcia Ajani E: [email protected] 02 6769 3688 Community Hall HANGING ROCK Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 "Battle-Axe" 223 Kootingal War Memorial Sandy Road Mrs Lyn Eccleston 02 6760 3062 E: [email protected] Hall KOOTINGAL Booking Officer 0427 603 062 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2352 Limbri Public Hall & 1078 Weabonga Anne Knee E: [email protected] Recreation Reserve Road 02 6764 4251 Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au Local LIMBI NSW 2352 "Midlands" Duri Road Rebecca Barwick 02 6769 1586 E: [email protected] Loomberah Hall LOOMBERAH Booking Officer 0407 691 586 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 555 Manilla Street, Regional Council - E: [email protected] Manilla Town Hall TAMWORTH 02 6767 5555 Manilla Manilla Office W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 Booking Office

Page 17 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Centres and Halls Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information "Ganstead" New England Gully Karin Thompson E: [email protected] Moonbi Hall Road 02 6760 3580 Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au MOONBI NSW 2353 113 Fiona Drive Graham and 02 6760 8193 E: [email protected] Moore Creek Hall MOORE CREEK Debbie Denniss 0411 204 182 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 Booking Officer C/- Nemingha Post Office Lynne Ohlback E: [email protected] Nemingha Hall 0437 609 993 NEMINGHA NSW Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 5 Grant Street Somerton War Memorial Janice Gardner E: [email protected] SOMERTON 02 6769 7566 Hall Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 The Tamworth Community Centre is a multi-functional, heritage-listed building catering for the diverse needs of the Tamworth community. PO Box 555 Heather Lynn Tamworth Community 3A Darling Street, E: [email protected] The Centre is located in Darling Street, Tamworth within easy reach TAMWORTH Community Care 02 6766 4480 Centre Tamworth W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au of several community facilities such as the Tamworth Youth Centre, NSW 2340 Coordinator the Police Citizens Youth Club and the Billabong Clubhouse rehabilitation service. Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) is located just 6 kilometres from the city centre on the and is within walking distance to good accommodation, Tamworth Regional retail and hospitality outlets. PO Box 555 Entertainment Entertainment and E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Venues 02 6766 2028 Conference Centre W: http://www.trecc.com.au TRECC seats up to 4,800 in full Concert Mode, 3,300 in Lyric Mode NSW 2340 Administration (TRECC) and 1,800 in Intimate Mode. There are separate break-out rooms and meeting areas off the main auditorium. It boasts superior audio and visual technology, catering and bar areas, green rooms and flexible stage configurations. Since its opening in 1934, Tamworth Town Hall has been a venue for a variety of events, conferences and concerts, as well as career expos, antique shows and weddings. The venue has a full proscenium arch stage and three dressing rooms, and a unique PO Box 555 Entertainment Tamworth War E: [email protected] seated gallery level. The venue can seat up to 1,000 in theatre style. TAMWORTH Venues 02 6766 2028 Memorial Hall W: http://www.tamworthtownhall.com.au NSW 2340 Administration The Town Hall is located in the heart of the CBD, is fully air- conditioned and has in-house kitchen facilities. The Passchendaele Room can be used as a break-out room or for trade displays and exhibitions. "Barrymore" 419 Glenbarra Road Dean Skewes E: [email protected] Watson's Creek Hall WATSONS 02 6764 0174 Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au CREEK NSW 2355 Page 18 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Centres and Halls Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information “Canberra” Ruth White E: [email protected] Weabonga Hall DUNGOWAN 02 6769 2312 Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworh.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 1 Wilson Street Woolbrook AIF Belinda Laurie E: [email protected] Woolbrook Hall WOOLBROOK Hall, Banglemah 02 6777 5813 Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2354 Road, Woolbrook 12 Duncan Street Woolomin Recreation Kylie Douglas E: [email protected] WOOLOMIN NSW 02 6764 2243 Reserve Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340

Page 19 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Committees Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Attunga Public Hall PO Box 17 Ian Regan 02 6769 5640 and Youth Hall ATTUNGA NSW E: [email protected] Secretary 0428 697 274 Committee 2345 30 Attunga Street Attunga Sports Club Sports Ground Margaret Marwick E: [email protected] ATTUNGA NSW 02 6769 5592 Committee Building Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2345 PO Box 555 Barraba Branch Barraba Australia Day E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW Office, 27 Alice 02 6782 1105 Committee Coordinator W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 Street Barraba 63 Stars Lane Mr Brian Belcher 02 6782 1731 E: [email protected] Barraba Band BARRABA NSW Secretary 0409 921 382 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2347 Barraba Showground PO Box 42 Campbell Tonkin Management BARRABA NSW 02 6783 0140 E: [email protected] Chair Person Committee 2347 PO Box 5 Barraba Rugby Barraba Sports Jenny Middlemiss E: [email protected] BARRABA NSW Club, Barraba 0428 821 961 Ground Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2347 Sports Ground Bendemeer Town Hall was built in 1908 and is operated by an authorised local community committee on behalf of the local Council. The Hall contains a stage with 2 dressing rooms, a stage lighting and PO Box 769 Bendemeer Town E: [email protected] sound system, seating available for about 130 persons, gas heating Bendemeer Town Hall Kerry Brown 02 6619 6411 BENDEMEER Hall, Caroline W: http://www.facebook.com/Bendemeer- system for those cooler evenings, and a fully equipped kitchen. Committee Chairperson 0491 117 705 NSW 2355 Street, Bendemeer Town-Hall The Hall is available for hire and over the years has seen many wedding receptions, celebrations, theatrical productions, public meetings, balls, and hosts the annual Bendemeer Art & Craft Show. PO Box 4063 130 Ogunbil Road, Marie Goodwin 02 6769 0307 E: [email protected] Dungowan Hall Trust NEMINGHA NSW Dungowan Secretary 0400 968 599 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 1523 Nundle Road Dungowan Recreation Suzanne O'Keefe 02 6769 4225 DUNGOWAN NSW E: [email protected] Ground Committee Secretary 0403 803 685 2340 4 Colewell Road Lindsay Duri Progress 02 6765 3304 E: [email protected] KINGSWOOD Donaldson Association 0488 466 121 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 Secretary "Glenbrook" 407 Gowrie Progress Narelle Waters 02 6768 0013 E: [email protected] Barton's Lane Association Secretary 0438 680 012 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au DURI NSW 2344 Andeva' Barry Hanging Rock Road Marcia Ajani E: [email protected] Community Hall 02 6769 3688 HANGING ROCK Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au Committee NSW 2340

Page 20 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Committees Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 50 Kootingal Recreational Kootingal Tennis Alan Betts E: [email protected] KOOTINGAL NSW 0427 603 598 Reserve Committee Club House Chairperson W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2352 The Kootingal War Memorial Hall, at 8A Denman Avenue (Opposite Summers IGA, behind Kootingal Library), is managed by a Section 355 Committee of Tamworth Regional Council, for the use, benefit 8A Denman "Battle-Axe" 223 and enjoyment of the Kootingal and wider communities, for functions Kootingal War Avenue (Opposite Sandy Road Mrs Lyn Eccleston 02 6760 3062 E: [email protected] and family events. We are in the process of refurbishing our Hall to Memorial Hall Summers IGA, KOOTINGAL NSW Secretary 0427 603 062 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au current day standards - a work in progress. Committee behind Library) 2352 Kootingal Alternate Contact/s: Pauline Barber - 0438 600 133 Pam Crayn - 0407 013 904 "Justbrook" 1263 Limbri Commons Mr Phillip Gaynor E: [email protected] Limbri Road 02 6769 5624 Association Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au LIMBRI NSW 2352 Limbri Public Hall & 1078 Weabonga Anne Knee E: [email protected] Recreation Reserve Road 02 6764 4251 Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au Local Committee LIMBI NSW 2352 Loomberah Hall Hayley Warden E: [email protected] Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au PO Box 132 Manilla Matters Janette Meehan MANILLA NSW 02 6785 2948 E: [email protected] Committee Chairperson 2346 PO Box 163 TRC - Manilla Manilla Showground E: [email protected] MANILLA NSW Office 02 6761 0200 Committee W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2346 Booking Officer Moonbi Hall and PO Box 102 Dorothea Vaux 02 6760 3948 E: [email protected] Reserve Local MOONBI NSW Secretary 0427 065 556 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au Committee 2353 42 Carthage Street Moore Creek Hall and Phil Heatherington E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW 02 6766 1148 Reserve Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 C/- 498-500 Nemingha Hall & Armidale Road Angus Newcomb 02 6760 9900 E: [email protected] Reserve Committee NEMINGHA NSW Secretary 0427 969 031 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 Niangala Recreation "Thurlow" David Moore 02 6769 2255 Reserve Local NIANGALA NSW E: [email protected] Chairperson 0428 692 300 Committee 2340 PO Box 8040 Organisation of Nundle Australia Day celebration. Selection of Nundle Australia Day Olive Warwick 02 6769 3139 NUNDLE NSW Peel Inn, Nundle E: [email protected] awardees from nominations received from the citizens of Nundle and Committee Secretary 0488 511 126 2340 Woolomin.

Page 21 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Community Committees Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information 20 Innes Street 101 Jenkins Gae Sipple Nundle Memorial Hall NUNDLE NSW 02 6767 5900 E: [email protected] Street, Nundle Booking Officer 2340 931 Nundle Road Piallamore Recreation Ann McCormack The Reserve is an area for the community to gather for social and PIALLAMORE 0417 279 775 E: [email protected] Reserve Committee Secretary sporting events, promoting a spirit of friendship and belonging. NSW 2340 "Weerona" 1089 Somerton War The hall commemorates those who have served in the various Lower Somerton Memorial Hall & Laurie Chaffey 02 6769 7583 E: [email protected] conflicts in which Australia has been involved. Road Recreation Grounds Secretary 0439 263 404 W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au SOMERTON NSW Committee Marble honour rolls are placed on ether side of the hall`s entrance. 2340 PO Box 555 Tamworth Australia Katie Alchin E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW 02 6767 5570 Day Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340 Tamworth Regional PO Box 226 Mr Paul Ying 02 6762 0933 Tidy Towns TAMWORTH NSW E: [email protected] Chairperson 422881490 Committee 2340 The Victoria Park Precinct is home to the: C/- Tamworth Botanic Garden Regional Council, Threatened Species Group Victoria Park Doreen Goddard E: [email protected] PO Box 555 Marsupial Park Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au TAMWORTH NSW Tamworth and District Model Engineers Inc. 2340 Tamworth Community Men's Shed Inc. Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club Inc. “Bantry” Watson's Creek Hall Veronica Skewes E: [email protected] WATSONS 02 6764 0115 Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au CREEK NSW 2355 Weabonga Hall and “Canberra” Ruth White E: [email protected] Recreation Reserve DUNGOWAN NSW 02 6769 2312 Secretary W: http://www.tamworh.nsw.gov.au Local Committee 2340 1 Wilson Street Woolbrook Hall & Park Belinda Laurie E: [email protected] WOOLBROOK 02 6777 5813 Committee Secretary W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au NSW 2354 Munro Street Woolomin Recreation Kylie Douglas E: [email protected] WOOLOMIN NSW 02 6764 2243 Reserve Committee Booking Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 2340

Page 22 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Education/Universities Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Attunga Public School provides a caring, happy and safe educational Attunga Street E: [email protected] Barry Burnett 02 6769 5554 environment for the children of our community. The school and Attunga Public School ATTUNGA NSW W: http://www.attunga- Principal 0428 695 554 community are very supportive of each other and are proud of the 2345 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ long tradition of excellence and school spirit. Barraba Central School provides quality education for students from PO Box 123 Robert Johnston E: [email protected] Barraba Central West Street, 02 6782 1266 K-12. We consistently produce high academic achievements and BARRABA NSW Principal W: http://www.barraba- School Barraba 02 6782 1104 provide a range of sporting and cultural activities for the students. 2347 (Relieving) c.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Barraba Central School is a great rural school. Barraba Central School's Parents & Citizens Association brings the school community together. Parents, teachers and community Barraba Central c/- West Street members can help meet the needs of the school community and Don Carter School P&C BARRABA NSW 02 6783 1460 E: [email protected] contribute to decisions about the school. President Association 2347 The P&C also raise funds that help finance improvements to our school and provide additional resources. At Bendemeer Public School we strive to use best practices to Charles Street E: [email protected] Bendemeer Public Bonita Broughton improve student learning. We embrace change and believe in BENDEMEER NSW 02 6769 6532 W: http://www.bendemeer- School Principal leadership for every staff member and student. We ensure that our 2355 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ students are equipped with 21st century skills. 18-36 Degance E: [email protected] At Bullimbal SSP the staff believe that we are here to make a Bullimbal School for Street 18-36 Degance Brett Pearson 02 6762 8003 W: http://www.bullimbal- difference for our students by maximising their learning potential in an Special Purposes TAMWORTH NSW Street, Tamworth Principal s.schools.nsw.edu.au/ enriched learning environment. 2340 Calrossy Anglican School aspires to be the leader in regional New South Wales through excellence in education and connection to PO Box 1245 community, with a Christ centred focus. Calrossy Anglican 140 Brisbane E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW 02 5776 5100 School Street, Tamworth Administration W: http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au 2340 Calrossy Anglican School is a “Diamond School” meaning boys and girls are taught together until Year 6, separately from Year 7 to Year 10, then combine for some classes in the senior years. Calrossy Parents and Friends Association is a body of diverse Calrossy Anglican 140 Brisbane Street John Brissett invested parents. Our focus is to be custodians of the school culture School P & F TAMWORTH NSW 0427 241 496 E: [email protected] President and implement fund raising initiatives to help with the implementation Association 2340 of learning aids and a better school environment. 242 Moore Creek Calrossy Anglican In seeking to promote educational excellence the school has Road 242 Moore Creek E: [email protected] School, Primary 02 5766 5220 developed a commitment to personal attention, an emphasis on TAMWORTH NSW Road, Tamworth Administration W: http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au Campus literacy, numeracy and inquiry skills and the integration of technology. 2340 is an independent, coeducational day 25 Boronia Drive school, teaching children across two campuses. At Carinya, Jesus Carinya Christian Katrina Telfer E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW 02 6762 0970 Christ is central to the core vision of the school and our School Registrar W: http://www.carinya.nsw.edu.au 2340 understanding of Him is imbedded in our educational practices, at every level.

Page 23 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Education/Universities Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The CCS is a rural counsellor training college based in Tamworth College of PO Box 3764 Judy Dutton E: [email protected] although its innovative training model enables students to study in Counselling Studies TAMWORTH NSW Administration 02 6762 0844 W: http://www.counsellingstudiesnenw.org their local area. The counselling course focuses on the personal (NENW) Inc 2340 Manager .au development of each individual as they learn the underpinning theory of selected counselling models. E: [email protected] PO Box 20 Bronwyn Clinch Community College 92 Queen Street, w.edu.au BARRABA NSW Barraba 02 6782 1662 Northern Inland Barraba W: http://www.communitycollegeni.nsw.ed 2347 Coordinator u.au Offering luxuriously small class sizes in a lush, rural setting, DPS is a Ogunbil Road E: [email protected] Dungowan Public Merydyth Rowe safe, friendly environment in which to learn. Highly skilled and DUNGOWAN NSW 02 6769 4259 W: http://www.dungowan- School Principal dedicated staff offer personalised learning plans for all students and a 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ broad range of opportunities to all ages. Duri Public School students enjoy excellent resources and beautiful Duri-Dungowan Kerry Kurtz E: [email protected] grounds in a quiet and safe location only 10 minutes from Tamworth. Duri Public School Road 02 6768 0214 Principal W: http://www.duri-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Small class sizes ensure individual attention, where each child's DURI NSW 2344 needs, talents and interests are catered for. Established in 1939 and located in Tamworth NSW, Farrer Memorial Farrer Memorial 585 Calala Lane Agricultural High School has an enviable and well-deserved Clint Gallagher E: [email protected] Agricultural High TAMWORTH NSW 02 6764 8600 reputation as the sole public day and boarding agricultural selective Principal W: http://www.farrer.nsw.edu.au School 2340 high school for boys in Australia. Our campus is set on 191 hectares of prime agricultural land 10kms from Tamworth. Hillvue Public School has experienced staff that collaborate with 145 Hillvue Road E: [email protected] Chris Shaw students, parents and local organisations to address core values and Hillvue Public School TAMWORTH NSW 02 6765 7446 W: http://www.hillvue- Principal social needs and provide challenging experiences that set high 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ standards for achievements. Kootingal Public School offers students all the benefits of a large Denman Avenue E: [email protected] Kootingal Public Cara Cracknell school, but with the friendly, family atmosphere of a small school. We KOOTINGAL NSW 02 6760 3332 W: http://www.kootingal- School Principal provide excellent teaching and learning programs supported by 2352 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ professional, caring and dedicated teachers. Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision. Tamworth offers many quality primary schools and each one is distinct.

582 Goonoo At Liberty, we understand that all students ae different too. Each child Goonoo Road E: [email protected] has been made with a unique set of qualities, gifts and talents and so Liberty College 02 6762 2322 TAMWORTH NSW Principal W: http://www.libertycollege.com.au/ finding a school to support their individual needs can be daunting. 2340 We have happy students, caring staff and supportive families because we are dedicated to working in partnership with parents and caregivers to meet the individual needs of the students.

Page 24 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Education/Universities Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Primary Dept - Court Street, Manilla Central School is a K-12 school at the centre of learning and PO Box 187 E: [email protected] Manilla Central Manilla Michael Windred the local community. Our school provides an educational experience MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1184 W: http://www.manilla- School Secondary Dept - Principal in an environment where students can grow in intellect, character and 2346 c.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Wilga Ave, body. Our students make us proud. Manilla McCarthy Catholic College aspires to provide an excellent education PO Box 3486 in the Catholic tradition for the young men and women of the McCarthy Catholic Geoff McManus E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW 02 6761 0800 Tamworth region. We achieve this through dedicated and caring staff College Principal W: http://mccarthy.nsw.edu.au/ 2340 who realise a vibrant and holistic curriculum that is adaptable and data-informed to target individual student needs. 7-11 Monteray E: [email protected] At this school, students are encouraged to develop their full potential MET School Street 1300 724 024 W: http://www.metschool.nsw.edu.au/hom and acquire the discipline of learning how to learn, while upholding Tamworth Campus TAMWORTH NSW epage Christian teachings and beliefs. 2340 At Moonbi School we believe quality teaching and learning leads to Charles Street E: [email protected] quality in life. Our students are encouraged to become critical thinkers Moonbi Public School MOONBI NSW 02 6760 3151 W: http://www.moonbi- and independent learners in a safe and friendly environment. Our 2353 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ school community is innovative and vibrant. Nemingha Public School has an enrolment of 200 students and is 145 Nundle Road E: [email protected] Nemingha Public Nundle Road, Ena Olennick located in a tranquil rural setting, 9km from the city of Tamworth. TAMWORTH NSW 02 6760 9225 W: http://www.nemingha- School Nemingha Principal Students, staff and parents work together to ensure that Nemingha 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Public School is an excellent school. Quality learning with diverse educational opportunities. Foster Street E: [email protected] Niangala Public Debbie Douglas NIANGALA NSW 02 6769 2254 W: http://www.niangala- School Principal Niangala Public School provides a happy and safe educational 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ environment where children learn and develop as individuals. Nundle Public is a personal and caring community based school 95 Jenkins Street E: [email protected] Ian Worley where every child's needs are catered for and every opportunity is Nundle Public School NUNDLE NSW 02 6769 3253 W: http://www.nundle- Principal offered to each individual. We strive to provide the most positive 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ learning experience available. The P&C Association aims to:

E: [email protected] - Assist the school to achieve its objectives 95 Jenkins Street Nundle Public School Sharon Peacock W: http://www.nundle- - Promotes social interaction and a strong sense of community NUNDLE NSW 02 6769 3253 P & C President p.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/getting- - Motivate parents to become involved in school life throughout the 2340 involved/p-c-association year.

Everyone is encouraged to attend. Oxley High School is recognised as a Centre for Excellence in the PO Box 587 Simon Bartlett- E: [email protected] New England Region. Our learning community is focused on Oxley High School TAMWORTH NSW Taylor 02 6766 1677 W: http://www.oxley- providing a rich curriculum catering for diverse needs of 21st century 2340 Principal h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ learners.

Page 25 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Education/Universities Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Students at Oxley Vale enjoy a happy, safe and stimulating Manilla Road E: [email protected] Oxley Vale Public Luke Norman environment. They develop the values, skills and knowledge to thrive TAMWORTH NSW 02 6761 8238 W: http://www.oxleyvale- School Principal in and transform their world. Flexible school structures enable the 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ delivery of challenging curricula. 18 Degance Street E: [email protected] Parry School is a school for Specific Purpose which caters for Parry School for Tina White TAMWORTH NSW 02 6762 1756 W: http://www.parry- students with significant behavioural and/or emotional difficulties in Special Purposes Principal 2340 s.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Years 7 to Year 12. Peel High is a partially selective co-educational rural high school in Melissa Smith PO Box 7005 88 Gunnedah E: [email protected] Tamworth. The school is renowned for its agricultural resources and Peel High School Administration 02 6765 7088 NEMSC NSW 2348 Road, Tamworth W: http://www.peel-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ success. The school prides itself on developing academic, cultural Manager and sporting opportunities. Students from Somerton Public School are given individual attention, Milkmaid Street E: [email protected] Somerton Public Toni Reid encouragement and the support needed to reach their full potential in SOMERTON NSW 02 6769 7520 W: http://www.somerton- School Principal (Acting) all subject areas. Established in 1880, we continue the tradition of 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ close ties with parents and the community. St Edward's Primary School is a catholic school situated in the Gary McSweeney Armidale Diocese. Our school has 2 large dedicated campuses for PO Box 5225 Hillvue Road, E: [email protected] Heidi Hardaker both our Infants and Primary students. Both campuses are well St Edwards Primary SOUTH Tamworth and u Principal 02 6765 7847 equipped with sheltered outdoor facilities and safe environments. School TAMWORTH NSW Robert Street, W: http://www.stedwardstamworth.nsw.ed Sports 2340 Tamworth u.au Coordinator At St Edward's we are proud of the holistic education offered where every child has the opportunity to develop their full range of potential. St Joseph's was established by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1919. Our school aims to form partnerships to assist parents and the local E: [email protected] PO Box 3682 church community of St Patrick's Parish in the formation of students St Joseph's Primary 99 Bridge Street, u.au TAMWORTH NSW 02 6765 4079 in heart, mind, body and spirit. At St Joseph's every student is School Tamworth Administration W: http://stjosephstamworth.catholic.edu.a 2340 encouraged to be engaged in their own learning and we aim to help u/ them be the best they can be in all activities they are involved in at school. At St Michael's School Manilla, we believe our students are our best advertisement; confident, creative, capable and competitive. PO Box 160 E: [email protected] St Michael's Catholic 45 Rowan Street, Karen Keys MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1757 du.au School Manilla Principal St Michael's offers quality teaching and learning in a supportive and 2346 W: http://stmichaelsmanilla.nsw.edu.au/ challenging environment with teachers who go above and beyond to ensure that your child's light shines. E: [email protected] St Nicholas School is a Catholic Parish school located in Tamworth 143 Carthage Street Stefan Van u.au with approximately 480 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6. St Nicholas School TAMWORTH NSW Aanholt 02 6766 1500 W: http://stnicholastamworth.catholic.edu. In the Dominican tradition we encourage a search for truth, love of 2340 Principal au/ learning and prayers as reflected in our school motto, VERITAS. TAFE NSW New England is located in the New England region of 13 Janison Street TAFE NSW - New Tammy Connor E: [email protected] northern NSW. It has over 20,000 students studying at 11 locations TAMWORTH NSW 02 6768 2299 England Institute Coordinator W: http://www.tafensw.edu.au spread across the region and international students can study at two 2340 of these locations.

Page 26 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Education/Universities Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Our mission is to educate seniors in using computer technology to Tamworth & District PO Box 3122 enrich their lives and make them more self-reliant. 2/6 Denne Street, 02 6762 4352 Senior's Computer TAMWORTH NSW Nevil Hall E: [email protected] Tamworth 02 6767 1516 Club 2340 We bridge the generation gap and assist seniors to benefit the community through their collective experience and knowledge. Tamworth Community College has been a part of the Tamworth community since 1984. We are a community based not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation, managed by a voluntary Board of 175 Peel Street Tamworth Community Michelle Simpson E: [email protected] Directors. TAMWORTH NSW 02 6763 0630 College Executive Officer W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.edu.au 2340 We've developed our unique enrolment process so that students can access advice from our experienced training advisors and take the time needed to plain their studies. PO Box 5348 E: [email protected] Tamworth High SOUTH Daniel Wilson Tamworth High School is an inclusive centre of innovation, creativity 02 6765 7888 W: http://www.tamworth- School TAMWORTH NSW Principal and excellence. h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ 2340 We are proud of our supportive, stimulating and challenging learning Napier Street E: [email protected] Tamworth Public Lee Preston environment. Of course we do not achieve success without the TAMWORTH NSW 02 6766 2016 W: http://www.tamworth- School Principal dedication and commitment of staff and the strong partnership we 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ share with our community. Tamworth Regional U3A is part of the world wide University of the Tamworth Regional PO Box 1558 John Sharkey E: [email protected] Third Age movement. Our aim is to provide a friendly relaxed U3A Inc (University of TAMWORTH NSW Various Venues 02 6765 8982 Secretary W: http://tamworth.u3anet.org.au/ environment for seniors from Tamworth and Regional area to share the Third Age) 2340 their knowledge and interests. At Tamworth South we respect self, others and school in our pursuit Petra Avenue E: [email protected] Tamworth South Jeremy Mills of personal excellence. We work together to ensure our teachers, TAMWORTH NSW 02 6765 8426 W: http://www.tamworths- Public School Principal students and families are supported and recognised as important 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ members of our school community. Our school is committed to the development and growth of every Bridge Street E: [email protected] Tamworth West Amanda Cook student by offering strong academic programs supported by a highly TAMWORTH NSW 02 6765 8316 W: http://www.tamworthw- Public School Deputy Principal dedicated and experienced staff, who offer outstanding opportunities 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ for growth and success. Kio Ora Lane E: [email protected] Just on the outskirts of Tamworth, surrounded by rolling hills, grassy Timbumburi Public Jane Kibble TAMWORTH NSW 02 6767 0232 W: http://www.timbumburi- paddocks and clear skies lies one of Tamworth's best kept secrets. School Principal 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Welcome to Timbumburi Public School Nestled among the small farms on the outskirts of Tamworth, 85 Tintinhull Road E: [email protected] Tintinhull Public Tintinhull Public Andrew Rodgers Tintinhull Public School provides its students with a warm, caring and KOOTINGAL NSW 02 6760 9273 W: http://www.tintinhull- School School Principal family environment. Excellent facilities provide children with every 2352 p.schools.nsw.edu.au opportunity to thrive. THE UNE Tamworth Centre is a staffed regional study centre that PO Box 591 Peel House, 24 provides a place for you to access resources, materials and facilities University of New Sue-Ellen Hogan E: [email protected] TAMWORTH NSW Fitzroy Street, 02 6766 3860 for your studies. Staff can help you with any questions you may have England (Tamworth) Coordinator W: http://www.une.edu.au 2340 Tamworth about applying to UNE and provide you with admission and enrolment assistance. Page 27 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Education/Universities Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Westdale Public School houses modern facilities in a sustainable, Gunnedah Road E: [email protected] Westdale Public Karen Doyle 02 6760 7219 aesthetic and active learning environment. Quality teaching and TAMWORTH NSW W: http://www.westdale- School Principal 0417 249 217 learning programs provide a balanced, supportive and positive 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ education for all students. Woolbrook School is a small school providing a strong focus on Church Street E: [email protected] Woolbrook Public Anne Hazelwood literacy, numeracy and technology in a caring, friendly and supportive WOOLBROOK 02 6777 5893 W: http://www.woolbrook- School Principal environment. Children benefit from a rich and varied range of social NSW 2354 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ and cultural opportunities. Woolomin Public School is nestled in the beautiful Peel Valley. Frederick Street E: [email protected] Woolomin Public Leisa McMahon Woolomin School has high expectations of student learning and WOOLOMIN NSW 02 6764 2274 W: http://www.woolomin- School Principal innovative teaching. Students are the core of our school, their 2340 p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ academic, social and sporting successes are paramount.

Page 28 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Garden Clubs Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Enjoy learning about and growing Australian native plants.

Benefits of joining: Tamworth Australian Plant PO Box 1193 - Meet like-minded people at regular meetings with morning tea Regional Botanic Martin O'Rourke E: [email protected] Society - Tamworth TAMWORTH NSW 0409 036 668 - Enjoy garden visits, bush walks, field trips Garden, TAFE Secretary W: http://www.austplants.com.au Group 2340 - Learn from inspiring speakers Building - Swap and identify native plants - Receive a state newsletter and national Australian Plants Society magazine C/- 8 Lorraine Street Coledale Coledale Communal Cheryl Carpenter A community garden allowing people to grow their own vegetables TAMWORTH NSW Community 0414 809 006 E: [email protected] Garden Group Secretary and flowers in a friendly, social environment. 2340 Centre PO Box 44 Manilla & District Small Town Hall, Dianne Kneipp MANILLA NSW 02 6785 2227 E: [email protected] Garden Club Inc Manilla President 2346 7 Baringa Place CWA Rooms, Shirley Barry Nundle Garden Club TAMWORTH NSW Jenkins Street, 02 6765 2863 E: no email Secretary 2340 Nundle PO Box 969 Ogunbil-Dungowan Different Garden Jan Hahn TAMWORTH NSW 02 6769 4338 E: [email protected] Valley Garden Club each month Secretary 2340 PO Box 1615 Tamworth Cottage West Tamworth Sandra Holmes Tamworth Cottage Gardeners Inc. meets on the 4th Thursday of TAMWORTH NSW 0419 271 973 E: [email protected] Gardeners Inc Leagues Club President every month from February to November at 10:00am 2340 St Stephens 259 Meadows Lane Church Hall, Cnr E: [email protected] Tamworth Orchid Allan Taylor 02 6767 0347 The Tamworth Orchid Society is a group which promotes the growing TIMBUMBURI NSW Crown & W: http://www.facebook.com/Tamworth- Society Inc. Secretary 0404 438 815 and showing of various orchids. 2340 Matthews Streets, Orchid-Society-250556251990598/ Tamworth Tamworth Regional Landcare Association aspires to grow the Landcare movement in the Tamworth Regional by: Tamworth Regional PO Box 7118 E: [email protected] Various venues Paul Moxon 02 6767 1076 Landcare Association NEMSC NSW 2348 W: http://www.trla.org.au/ - Restoring and conserving biodiversity - Engaging the community using environmental education - Promoting sustainability

Page 29 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Government Services Name of Postal Meeting Phone Email & Other Contact Organisation address address number(s) website information Aboriginal Affairs works with Aboriginal communities to promote social, economic and cultural wellbeing through opportunity, PO Box 684 choice, healing, responsibility and empowerment. We implement 2/180 Peel E: [email protected] Aboriginal Affairs NSW TAMWORTH 02 5712 9065 OCHRE, the NSW Government's plan for Aboriginal affairs, Street, Tamworth W: http://www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/ NSW 2340 establish partnerships for economic prosperity, support effective Aboriginal community governance and strengthen cultural identity and language. 219-223 Peel Centrelink is part of the Department of Human Services. We Centrelink 132 468 W: http://www.humanservices.gov.au Street, Tamworth deliver social security payments and services to Australians. Department of Offenders are thoroughly assessed before being offered treatment PO Box 1013 Corrective Services - 155-157 Marius E: [email protected] and intervention programs. These are designed to assist offenders TAMWORTH 02 6763 3700 Community Offender Street, Tamworth W: http://www.correctiveservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/ in custody and the community to address their offending behaviour NSW 2340 Services and reduce their risk of re-offending. Level 3, Noel Department of PO Box 370 We're working to enhance outcomes for all students, to improve Park House, Education and Training TAMWORTH 02 6755 5000 W: http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au teaching quality, to innovate for the future and to work more 155-157 Marius Regional Office NSW 2340 effectively. Street, Tamworth The Family and Community Services cluster works with children, adults, families and communities to improve lives and help people Department of Family PO Box 572 Lee Smith 14-16 Bourke E: [email protected] realise their potential. and Community TAMWORTH Manager Client 02 6768 4600 Street, Tamworth W: http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au Services NSW 2340 Services We are the agency in NSW with statutory responsibility for protecting children and young people from risk of significant harm. 3-5 White Street Department of Housing TAMWORTH 02 6764 5555 W: http://www.housing.nsw.gov. au NSW 2340 PO Box 984 Juvenile Justice supervises and cares for young offenders in the Department of Juvenile 29 Fitzroy Street, TAMWORTH 02 6767 2400 W: http://www.juvenile.justice.nsw.gov.au/ community and in juvenile justice centres. It provides youth justice Justice Tamworth NSW 2340 conferences for young offenders referred by police or the courts. Noel Park House, Department of We exist to make people's lives better by making NSW a great 155 Marius Street 02 6701 9689 Planning & Craig Diss E: [email protected] place to live and work. We help to provide homes and services, TAMWORTH 0428 296 619 Environment build great communities, create jobs and protect the environment. NSW 2340 Disability Employment Services (DES) is part of the Australian Government's employment services system. Jobs Australia 109 Bridge Street 109 Bridge Enterprises Ltd. - Rachel E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Street, West 02 6762 1300 The DES program has been designed in order to give jobseekers Disability Employment Sherwood W: http://www.jobsaustralia.com.au NSW 2340 Tamworth who require additional assistance due to a disability or from facing Services complex barriers, tailored assistance in order to find and maintain suitable employment. Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. Our legal PO Box 513 Level 1, 424 services include legal advice, help at court and family dispute Legal Aid NSW TAMWORTH Peel Street, 02 6766 6322 W: http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au resolution. We can help in most areas of criminal law, family law NSW 2340 Tamworth and civil law.

Page 30 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Government Services Name of Postal Meeting Phone Email & Other Contact Organisation address address number(s) website information Local Court Tamworth PO Box 347 Cnr Fitzroy and The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies NSW Attorney- TAMWORTH Marius Streets, 1300 679 272 E: [email protected] to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework. Generals Department NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 500 33-35 Gunnedah E: [email protected] Local Land Services TAMWORTH 02 5776 7000 Road, Tamworth W: http://www.Northwest.lls.nsw.gov.au NSW 2340 Member for New PO Box 963 Shop 5 / 259 E: [email protected] England - Barnaby TAMWORTH Peel Street, 02 6761 3080 W: http://www.barnabyjoyce.com.au Joyce NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 1740 Member for Tamworth 13 Fitzroy Street, Kevin TAMWORTH 02 6766 1422 E: [email protected] - Kevin Anderson Tamworth Anderson NSW 2340 The North and North West Community Legal Service provides free legal advice, assistance and support to people living in the North North and North West PO Box 857 and North West region of New South Sales, who have least access 215 Beardy E: [email protected] Community Legal ARMIDALE NSW 02 6772 8100 to the Legal system and the least power to help themselves. Street, Armidale W: http://www.nnwcls.org.au Service 2350 Everyone living in the North and North West of NSW can access our Service for free and confidential legal advice and assistance. The Office of Sport delivers a range of services and initiatives that encourage greater participation in sport and recreation across Level 1, Noel PO Box 532 NSW. Park House, 155 NSW Office of Sport TAMWORTH 02 6766 1200 W: http://www.Sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au Marius Street, NSW 2340 We also facilitate community sport club committees and sporting Tamworth competitions and assist a range of peak sports bodies to deliver sports programs. Level 24, 580 The NSW ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog. NSW Ombudsman's George Street 1800 451 524 E: [email protected] Our job is to make sure that agencies we watch over fulfil their Office SYDNEY NSW 02 9286 1000 W: http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au functions properly and improve their delivery of services to the 2000 public. Have you planned ahead? It's easier than you think to:

- Appoint an Enduring Guardian Shop 2, 114 - Make a Power of Attorney William Street NSW Trustee and E: [email protected] - Prepare a Will PORT 02 5525 2400 Guardian Administration W: http://www.tag.nsw.au/willsdays MACQUARIE Our document preparation services are free of charge for full aged NSW 2444 pensioners. We hold community outreach and planning days in Tamworth every second month. Please contact our Office for more information or to make an appointment. 40-42 Fitzroy Oxley Local Area Street The mission of the NSW Police Force is to work with the Command - NSW 02 6768 2999 W: http://www.facebook.com/OxleyLAC/ TAMWORTH community to reduce violence, crime and fear. Police NSW 2340

Page 31 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Government Services Name of Postal Meeting Phone Email & Other Contact Organisation address address number(s) website information The NSW Office of Regional Development leads state Regional NSW - Office PO Box 1696 Level 1, 11 Melissa government's regional development activities, making NSW of Regional TAMWORTH Dowe Street, Penrose 02 6766 1360 E: [email protected] regions a prosperous place of opportunity - a place where people Development NSW 2340 Tamworth Administration want to live, have good jobs and businesses choose to invest and grow. Service NSW is a whole of New South Wales Government Service access point that provides online and in-person offices that handle more than 800 types of transactions including: 476a Peel Street - Functions of RMS Services including drivers licences, photo Service NSW TAMWORTH 137 788 E: [email protected] cards and vehicle registration services; NSW 2340 - Functions of NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages - Obtaining Opal cards for public transport - Seniors Card - NSW Fair Trading licences The Tamworth Agricultural Institute (TAI) is the Department's Tamworth Agricultural 4 Marsden Park principal research institute for the cropping zone of northern inland Institute - NSW Road E: [email protected] 02 6763 1100 NSW. It is a Centre of Excellence for Northern Farming Systems Department of Primary CALALA NSW Manager W: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au and is dedicated to helping ensure agricultural industries and rural Industries 2340 communities remain economically viable and sustainable. Countrylink Transport NSW - Travel Centre, Garry Semms Countrylink (Tamworth 146 Marius Street Manager 02 6701 9050 E: [email protected] Railway Station) TAMWORTH Travel Centre NSW 2340

Page 32 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Barraba Multi Purpose Hunter New England Health is committed to delivering high quality PO Box 1418 Service Hospital - 31 Edward Cathy Stein health care to the community. Our plans and priorities reflect this BARRABA NSW 02 6782 2500 E: catherine.stein@ hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Hunter New England Street, Barraba Manager commitment and emphasise the importance of being good stewards 2347 Local Health District of public funds. At BreastScreen NSW, we aim to improve the survival rates of women with breast cancer by providing free scanning E: no email mammograms to women aged 50-70. Women aged 40-49 and Locked Bag 9783 BreastScreen NSW 34 Dean Street, W: http://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/having- women aged 75+ are also eligible to attend. NEMSC NSW 132 050 Hunter New England Tamworth your-mammogram/screening- 2348 centres/tamworth/?location=tamworth This service aims to detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread. Early detection of cancer increases the treatment options available and improves the chance of survival. Locked Bag 9783 468 Peel Street, E: [email protected] Located in the heart of town, Clinic 468 offers a variety of sexual Clinic 468 Tamworth NEMSC NSW 02 6764 8080 Tamworth W: http://hnesexualhealth.org.au/tamworth health and HIV services and support programs. 2348 We represent the 459,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care. 213 Peel Street National Dementia Australia TAMWORTH 1800 100 500 E: [email protected] Dementia We advocate for the needs of people living with all types of NSW 2340 Helpline dementia and for their families and carers, and provide support services, education and information. EnableNSW provides equipment and services to people in NSW with chronic health conditions or disability to assist them with Locked Bag 5270 mobility, communication and self-care. EnableNSW - Health E: [email protected] PARRAMATTA 1800 362 253 Support Services W: http://www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au NSW 2124 We also provide financial assistance for people who have to travel significant distances to access specialist medical treatment which is not available locally. Locked Mail Bag Health Care The Health Care Complaints Commission acts to protect public 18 1800 043 159 E: [email protected] Complaints Communications health and safety by dealing with complaints about health service STRAWBERRY 02 9219 7444 W: http://www.hccc.nsw.gov.au Commission Officer providers in NSW> HILLS NSW 2012 Home Nursing Group is a locally-owned home care provider Suite 6, 454-456 passionate about support older people to life safe, healthy and Peel Street E: [email protected] Home Nursing Group 1300 698 693 happy lives in their homes. We have been in business since 1985 TAMWORTH Administration W: http://www.homenursinggroup.com.au/ and offer the security of more than 30 years of specialist aged care NSW 2340 experience. Locked Bag 9783 468-470 Peel Hunter New England Population Health is responsible for the Hunter New England E: No email NEMSC NSW Street, 02 6764 8000 delivery of Population Health services to the people of the Hunter Population Health W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/hneph 2348 Tamworth and New England regions. Manilla Health Service PO Box 74 Damion Brown Hunter New England Health (HNE Health) provides a range of 112 Court - Hunter New England MANILLA NSW Health Service 02 6785 4000 E: [email protected] public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid Street, Manilla Local Health District 2346 Manager North Coast regions.

Page 33 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information 86 Jenkins Street Cathy Hastings Nundle Community Health Services is a community nursing service Nundle Community NUNDLE NSW Nurse 02 6755 8001 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au from a nurse practitioner providing direct nursing care, assessment, Health Centre 2340 Practitioner referral, support and advice. RehabCo is committed to the provision of workplace rehabilitation RehabCo The PO Box 956 121 Marius Wanda E: [email protected] services to facilitate the timely return to work of injured workers Rehabilitation TAMWORTH Street, Thompson 02 6763 0000 W: http://www.rehabco.com.au which will maximise the functional recovery, increase independence Company NSW 2340 Tamworth Manager in the community and minimise the impact of injury. We promise you our undivided attention to your care. - No waiting lists PO Box 720 1/137 Marius Rural Home Nursing Dimitra Bailey E: [email protected] - Friendly and experienced staff TAMWORTH Street, 02 6761 3600 Service Administration W: http://ruralhomenursingservice.com.au - Local, not-for-profit community organisation NSW 2340 Tamworth - Flexible schedule - No obligation in-home assessment PO Box 667 Tamara Private Hospital is a 53 bed Medical & Surgical Hospital Tamara Private 2-6 Dean Street, TAMWORTH 02 6766 1955 W: http://www.tamaraprivate.com.au with a large Day Surgery Unit adjacent to the 3 operating theatres Hospital Tamworth NSW 2340 and a large procedure room and a High Dependency Unit. Our purpose is to deliver to the Aboriginal people of Tamworth and surrounding communities: - Culturally appropriate primary health care and related services - Primary health care of the highest standards - Health services in a dignified and respected way PO Box 253 Suite 1, 180 - Timely and effective diagnosis, health care intervention and Tamworth Aboriginal TAMWORTH Peel Street, Practice 02 6760 2500 E: [email protected] ongoing support, especially to those long term illnesses Medical Service NSW 2340 Tamworth Manager - A commitment to promoting health, well being and the prevention of infectious diseases - Aim to provide excellence in basic practice - Advocate and establish partnerships as required with other agencies to ensure the well being of all Aboriginal community members Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Hospital is a rural referral hospital with 282 beds, and is Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW PADP 02 6767 8326 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au the largest health facility in NSW outside the Sydney-Wollongong- Referral Hospital 2348 Newcastle metropolitan area. Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Switchboard 02 6767 7700 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Community NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8100 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Health 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Administration 02 6767 7229 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural ACAT - Rehab NEMSC NSW 1300 789 077 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Unit 2348

Page 34 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Acute Pain NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7189 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Management 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Admissions and NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7111 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Discharges 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Alcohol and NEMSC NSW 1300 660 059 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Other Drugs 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Area NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7127 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Administration 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Area Mental Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Health 02 6767 8610 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Reception Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Banksia Mental NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7870 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Health Unit 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Blood Bank 02 6767 8020 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Cade Unit 02 6767 8450 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Cardio NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8519 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Respiratory 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Carer Respite 02 6767 8240 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Chaplaincy 02 6767 7140 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Clinical/Medical NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7264 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Services 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Clinics 02 6767 7760 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Community NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8100 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Health 2348

Page 35 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Community Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Mental Health NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7910 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Services Dean 2348 House Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Dental Clinic 02 6767 8220 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Diabetes Centre 02 6767 7850 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Dietetics 02 6767 8440 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Division of GP's 02 6766 1394 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Emergency NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7435 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Department 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Equipment Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Services - 02 6767 8326 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 PADP Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural HACC and NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8112 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Disabilities 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Hydrotherapy Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Pool & Staff 02 6767 8330 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Fitness Centre Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Intensive Care - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7385 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Acute Care Unit 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW IPTAAS 02 6767 8340 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Library 02 6767 7982 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Mammography/ 02 6767 8272 NEMSC NSW W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital BreastScreen 434360349 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Nioka 02 6767 7090 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348

Page 36 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Nuclear NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8510 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Medicine 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Oncology Clinic 02 6767 7783 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Oxygen and NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8325 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Respiratory Aids 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Pathology 02 6767 7820 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Hospital Aged Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Care Day NEMSC NSW 02 6766 7199 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Centre (Bligh 2348 Street) Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Physiotherapy 02 6767 8540 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Pharmacy 02 6767 7370 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Podiatry 02 6767 8208 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Public Health 02 6764 8000 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Radiology 02 6767 7500 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Brain Injury NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8350 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Rehab Services 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Occupational NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8375 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Therapy 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Renal Unit 02 6767 7045 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Respite Care Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Centre (Bligh 02 6766 4954 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Street)

Page 37 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Locked Bag 9783 Sexual Health Tamworth Rural NEMSC NSW Centre (Bligh 02 6766 3095 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 2348 Street) Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Social Work & NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7065 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Welfare 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Stroke NEMSC NSW 1300 650 594 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Recovery 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Tamwell NEMSC NSW 02 6766 4633 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Reception 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Temporary Tamworth Rural 02 6767 8107 NEMSC NSW Assistance W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital 02 6767 8221 2348 Project Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Volunteers Co- NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7075 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital ordinator 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 1 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7530 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Orthopaedics 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 3 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7640 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Medical 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 4 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7676 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Surgical 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 8 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7270 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital General 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 9 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7315 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Maternity 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 10 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 7250 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Paediatrics 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural Ward 11 - NEMSC NSW 02 6767 8380 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Rehabilitation 2348 Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Rural 31 Dean Street, NEMSC NSW Executive 02 6767 7700 W: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au Referral Hospital Tamworth 2348 Assistant

Page 38 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Health and Hospitals Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Barraba MPS, United Hospital Barraba Day The United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW Inc have been responding Edward Street Joan McCarthy 02 6782 2189 Auxiliaries of NSW Inc Centre, Gotha E: [email protected] to the needs of health facilities and community health facilities BARRABA NSW President 0488 740 347 Barraba Branch Street, Barraba throughout NSW since 1933 2347 United Hospital PO Box 106 Manilla MPS, Brenda The United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW Inc have been responding Auxiliaries of NSW Inc MANILLA NSW 112 Court Shepherd 0427 693 142 E: [email protected] to the needs of health facilities and community health facilities Manilla Branch 2346 Street, Manilla Secretary throughout NSW since 1933 Tamworth PO Box 3429 United Hospital Community Sally The United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW Inc have been responding WEST Auxiliaries of NSW Inc Centre, Darling Cronberger 0410 609 583 to the needs of health facilities and community health facilities TAMWORTH Tamworth Branch Street, President throughout NSW since 1933 NSW 2340 Tamworth

Page 39 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Heritage and History Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The Australian Country Music Hall of Fame Inc. (ACMF) was established in 1992 and it is the administrator of the Australian PO Box 1842 Country Music Hall of Fame. Australian Country 561 Peel Street, E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Secretary 02 6766 9696 Music Hall of Fame Tamworth W: http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com.au NSW 2340 The ACMF is a totally volunteer run, not for profit organisation, with the Charter to collect, protect, preserve and promote the history and heritage of Australasian Country Music. Our organisation is a chapter of the NSW Fellowship of First PO Box 3183 Fellowship Of First Fleeters. Our members meet bi monthly on the first Saturday of WEST Diana Harband E: [email protected] Fleeters - Northwest 02 6765 2122 each second month to discuss matters relating to the colonisation TAMWORTH Secretary W: http://nwfirstfleeters.wixsite.com/nwfirstfleeters Chapter of Australia when our ancestors first arrived on the First Fleet in NSW 2340 1788. Kootingal Motor Club Inc is an RMS authorised club for the NSW Historic Vehicle Conditional Registration Scheme. The Club is also PO Box 78 Kootingal Hotel, participating in the RMS Classic Log Book Trial that is part of this Kootingal Motor Club E: [email protected] KOOTINGAL Gate Street, 0428 664 418 scheme. Inc. President W: http://www.KootingalMotorClub.com.au NSW 2352 Kootingal Club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm (6:30pm during winter) at Kootingal Hotel. Manilla Museum Volunteers work in areas of their choice, such as archiving or historical research; machinery restoration and 197 Manilla Street maintenance of the rural shed; guided tours of the museum Manilla Historical E: [email protected] MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1207 complex; exhibition display; grant application; and the all-important Society Secretary W: http://www.manillamuseum.org.au 2346 general housekeeping and upkeep of the grounds. We welcome your involvement in the care and preservation of local community heritage. The Manilla Vintage Machinery Group are dedicated to the PO Box 16 restoration and promotion of vintage machinery, tools and engines. Manilla Vintage Mechanic's Margaret Hurle E: [email protected] MANILLA NSW 0428 968 260 Machinery Group Institute, Manilla Secretary W: http://mvmg.webs.com 2346 The Manilla Vintage Machinery Group Inc meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm The Nandewar Historical Society exists to preserve the history of 71 Queen Street Dean Room, 71 Nandewar Historical Jeanette Parkes E: [email protected] Barraba and the surrounding district. This encompasses the history BARRABA NSW Queen Street, Society Secretary W: http://www.barrabahistory.com of our early pioneering families, mining, agricultural and military 2347 Barraba heritage. Nundle Courthouse Museum is open Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am Herring Street and Sundays 12:30pm-4:00pm. It has displays featuring the history Nundle Courthouse Harvey Warden NUNDLE NSW 02 6769 3292 E: [email protected] of Nundle during it's early Gold Rush days. The museum is Museum Treasurer 2340 maintained in the old courthouse at Nundle by the Nundle Lions Club. Tamworth Powerstation Museum operates with the support of our 216 Peel Street committed volunteer team and help from our dedicated sponsors E: [email protected] Powerstation Museum TAMWORTH 02 6766 8324 . W: http://tamworthpowerstationmuseum.com.au/ NSW 2340 We invite you to join us in exploring the history of electrical innovation.

Page 40 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Heritage and History Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Tamworth & District PO Box 1188 62-64 North Valerie Leet E: [email protected] Family History Group TAMWORTH Street, 02 6765 7170 Secretary W: http://www.tamworthfamilyhistory.org.au Inc NSW 2340 Tamworth Tamworth's Miniature Railway is the culmination of many years of PO Box 409 Tamworth & District Gordon Laidlaw 02 6760 9888 E: [email protected] hard work by volunteers from across the region plus the strong TAMWORTH Model Engineers Inc. Vice President 0428 667 562 W: http://www.tdme.org support of many commercial and community organisations, NSW 2340 Tamworth Regional Council and the NSW Government. Tamworth Bicentenary Group has undertaken to organise and 34 Kent Street Tamworth Mike Cashman 02 6765 8610 promote 1818-2018 Bicentenary activities within the wide spectrum TAMWORTH E: [email protected] Bicentenary Group Coordinator 0481 944 420 of the Tamworth community, culminating in the Celebration Day at NSW 2340 Bicentennial Park on September 2, 2018 Based in Australia's "Home of Country Music", Tamworth, north- western NSW, the Tamworth Classis Holden Club is a social club PO Box 5204 Wests' Diggers with members from a wide variety of backgrounds, but who all Tamworth Classic E: [email protected] SOUTH Club, Kable Bert Caulfield share a passion for classic Holden vehicles produced from 1948 to Holden Car Club 0412 228 275 W: http://www.centauriaudio.com.au/tchc4878/ind TAMWORTH Avenue, President 1978. 1948-1978 ex.html NSW 2340 Tamworth We invite anyone with a similar passion to join and share in the various outings, displays and meetings we organise. PO Box 3199 Established in 1957 as the Peel Valley Historical Society, our 142 Denison Tamworth Historical WEST E: [email protected] mandate is the preservation of our city and region's history. When Street, 02 6765 7492 Society TAMWORTH W: http://www.tamworthhistoricalsocietynsw.org you visit Calala Cottage Museum you will discover a home Tamworth NSW 2340 designed and built by Philip Gidley King in 1875. The Tamworth Regional Film and Sound Archive preserves our regional film and sound heritage.

Ray Walsh Formed in 1995, the Archive houses about 8,000 cans and PO Box 555 Tamworth Regional House, Peel Allan Alderson E: [email protected] cassettes of local and regionally produced visual material and over TAMWORTH 0409 997 870 Film & Sound Archive Street, President W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au 20,000 items on the database, plus historical audio material. NSW 2340 Tamworth Tamworth and regional material dates back to 1916 and includes many local collections. Equipment donated by Prime TV and others enables us to play as well as copy most formats. Tamworth Vintage Car Club has around 40 members. Members have 70 vehicles which are comprised of cars and light trucks, PO Box 3275 Salvation Army some of which are quite rare. We can best be described as a Tamworth Vintage WEST Hall - Goonoo Peter Wright E: [email protected] 02 6761 6510 medium sized country club. Car Club TAMWORTH Goonoo Road, President W: http://www.tamworthvintagecarclub.com.au

NSW 2340 Tamworth Ordinary meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Salvation Army Hall in Goonoo Goonoo Road.

Page 41 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Music, Arts and Crafts Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Caroline Arts North West facilitates the development of arts and cultural projects PO Box 801 Downer 02 6732 4988 E: [email protected] and initiatives across the whole region, building a rich cultural landscape Arts North West GLEN INNES Varied Executive 0428 042 622 W: http://www.artsnw.com in the New England North West and increasing participation in arts and NSW 2370 Director cultural activities. Australian Bush PO Box 90 Lorraine Balladeers 02 6766 4236 E: [email protected] The ideals of the Association are to help publicize Australian Bush TAMWORTH Pfitzner Association Inc 403322472 W: http://www.bushballadeers.com.au Balladeers and their music to Australia and the world. NSW 2340 Secretary (A.B.B.A) 74 Queen Street A place where locals can meet, create handcrafts and pottery. Our pottery Barraba Potters & BARRABA NSW 0427 941 978 group, patchwork and quilting group, general craft group meet on different Craft Guild Inc 2347 days. PO Box 32 Barraba Barraba Shire Band BARRABA NSW Vernon Scott 02 6782 1045 E: [email protected] Community Centre 2347 100 Caroline Bendemeer Craft Margaret Street Centre Assoc. Hemmings 02 6769 6466 BENDEMEER Incorporated Secretary NSW 2353 PO Box 6 Samara The City of Tamworth Eisteddfod is a not for profit organisation run by a City of Tamworth E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Redman 0447 376 734 small band of volunteers (new members always welcome) that have a Eisteddfod Society W: http://www.tamwortheisteddfod.org.au NSW 2340 Secretary goal to create an inviting and rewarding experience for all competitors. Country Music PO Box 298 Leanne Country Music Australia (CMAA) recognises and promotes excellence in E: [email protected] Association of TAMWORTH Kirchner 02 6766 1577 Australian Country Music. Formed in 1992 Country Music Australia W: http://www.country.com.au Australia (CMAA) NSW 2340 Office Manager represents all aspects of the Australian country music industry. Tamworth Regional Gallery has an active Friends of the Gallery group who support the development of the collection with the acquisition of new Friends of the PO Box 846 Margaret 02 6761 8169 artworks. Friends of the Gallery enjoy privileges that include invitations to Tamworth Regional TAMWORTH Vickery E: [email protected] 427618169 events and exhibition openings, opportunities to meet artists and other Gallery NSW 2340 President industry professionals, access to studio workshops, a Friends newsletter, and a 10 per cent discount on selected gallery shop items. Frost Over Barraba Arts Festival is a lively community art event held in PO Box 21 Barraba. Run for over 40 years, Frost has grown into a celebration of Frost Over Barraba E: [email protected] BARRABA NSW Martin Unwin 0428 606 818 painting, photography, pottery, jewellery, music and so much more. It Arts Festival W: http://www.frostoverbarraba.org.au 2347 encourages participation from the novice to the experienced, with an eclectic mix of art, workshops, good food and fun. Manilla and District PO Box 100 The Royal Hotel, Daniel Blinman 02 6785 0211 Country Music MANILLA NSW E: [email protected] Manilla President 427850211 Association Inc 2346 PO Box 146 Stable Workshop, Manilla Art & Craft MANILLA NSW Pioneer Park, Shirley Scutt 02 6785 1565 Society Inc 2346 Manilla 838 Barry Road Mount Misery Gold Monday Craft Ladies HANGING ROCK Mine Café, 80 Gill Judy Chan 02 6769 3694 E: [email protected] NSW 2340 Street, Nundle Page 42 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Music, Arts and Crafts Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Tamworth Pipe Band brings a group of people together, both old and Tamworth & District PO Box 17 Band Room, Lawrence young, who love the stirring sounds of the Scottish Pipes and Drums. E: [email protected] Highland Society and TAMWORTH Anzac Park, Hearne 0411 520 041 These people are given the opportunity - by way of community donations - W: http://www.tamworthpipeband.org.au Pipe Band NSW 2340 Tamworth Secretary to learn, practice and perform their craft for the people of Tamworth and represent our city outside the local area, via Festivals and Competitions. 2YOU FM now known as Radio 88.9FM is a community licensed station Tamworth PO Box 998 broadcasting from Tamworth. The station has been broadcasting for over Broadcasting Society 20 Darling Street E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 02 6766 6342 30 years across New England and Northwest NSW. The station aims to Inc (Radio 88.9FM Tamworth Administration W: http://www.889fmtamworth.com.au NSW 2340 be the local voice for the Tamworth New England and Northwest area, Tamworth) offering regional news, outside broadcast and coverage of major events. Established in 1949, Tamworth Choral Society has a long unbroken history of singing for fun. We present an annual Spring Concert and a popular Christmas Carol concert, and have had much success at Eisteddfods over the years. St Peters Church, PO Box 204 E: [email protected] Tamworth Choral Cnr Vera and Leonie Bell 02 6760 8315 TAMWORTH W: http://www.tamworthchoral. New members are always welcome. We meet on Monday evenings, from Society Kathleen Streets, President 02 6769 1639 NSW 2340 websyte.com.au 7:15pm to 9:00pm at St Peter's Church, cnr Vera and Kathleen Streets, Tamworth Tamworth.

No experience is necessary - you don't need to read music, just be able to hold a tune! Both male and female voices are very welcome. C/- 42 Kyooma Cnr Crown & Tamworth Clarinet Choir was founded in 1982 and presented its first Tamworth Clarinet Street Bob Wood Matthew Streets, 02 6762 0973 E: [email protected] public performance in 1983. It is currently under the baton of Mrs Val Choir TAMWORTH Secretary Tamworth Godden since 2010. NSW 2340 Tamworth Dramatic Society is a safe group of friends who come together to create beautiful, ephemeral moments of live theatre in the Tamworth Regional Council zone and beyond. This is regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, mental health or religious beliefs. This makes PO Box 253 Tamworth Dramatic Ellie Sampson E: [email protected] us unique and we should pursue it. TAMWORTH 0427 179 964 Society Secretary W: http://www.tds.org.au/ NSW 2340 Tamworth Dramatic Society is about giving the regional community the chance to see and be involved with locally produced theatre: both on stage and backstage (including directing, props, lighting, sound and set design/building). The Tamworth Musical Society has been providing musical theatre entertainment to the people of Tamworth since 1888. Currently, TMS PO Box 321 West Diggers Tamworth Musical Kate Godden E: [email protected] produces two show a year - one in May and another in TAMWORTH Club, Kable Society Secretary W: http://www.tms.org.au October/November. NSW 2340 Avenue, Tamworth

We are always open to new members!

Page 43 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Music, Arts and Crafts Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The Conservatorium provides outstanding instrumental and vocal tuition to approximately 700 students of all ages in the community of Tamworth Tamworth Regional PO Box 874 Noelene and the region. 223-227 Marius E: [email protected] Conservatorium of TAMWORTH McGrane 02 6766 6911 Street, Tamworth W: http://www.thecon.com.au Music NSW 2340 Director The Conservatorium provides strong support to other community organisations through involvement in their activities, particularly by providing musical ensembles for various community functions. Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre - Craft Centre (02 Robert Lloyd TAMWORTH 02 6765 7170 E: [email protected] Tamworth 6761 2779) President NSW 2340 Woodturners 109 Peel Street Tamworth Regional Craft Centre (02 Barry Smith E: [email protected] Seven craft groups operate out of the Centre, these groups diversify in a TAMWORTH 0427 456 944 Craft Centre Inc 6761 2779) Vice President W: http://www.trcci.com.au wide range of activities associated with their main established craft. NSW 2340 Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre (02 Craft Centre Inc TAMWORTH Nancy 02 6765 7337 E: [email protected] 6761 2779) Embroidery Group NSW 2340 Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre Inc Craft Centre (02 TAMWORTH Nancy 02 6765 7337 E: [email protected] Handspinners and 6761 2779) NSW 2340 Weavers Guild Tamworth Regional Craft Centre Inc 109 Peel Street Craft Centre (02 Margaret Knitters Group c/- TAMWORTH E: [email protected] 6761 2779) Sippel Spinners and NSW 2340 Weavers Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre (02 Craft Centre Inc TAMWORTH Jo Flett 0422 124 086 E: [email protected] 6761 2779) Lapidary Club Inc NSW 2340 Tamworth Regional Craft Centre Inc 109 Peel Street Nancy Russell Craft Centre (02 Weavers Group c/- TAMWORTH Weaving Co- 02 6765 7337 E: [email protected] 6761 2779) Spinners and NSW 2340 ordinator Weavers Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre (02 Nancy Craft Centre Lace TAMWORTH 02 6765 7337 E: [email protected] 6761 2779) President Making Group NSW 2340 Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre Craft Centre (02 Penny Kasteel TAMWORTH 02 6761 3187 E: [email protected] Patchwork & Quilting 6761 2779) President NSW 2340 Group Tamworth Regional 109 Peel Street Craft Centre (02 Craft Centre Spinning TAMWORTH Debra Farley 0429 618 184 E: [email protected] 6761 2779) & Weaving Guild NSW 2340

Page 44 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Music, Arts and Crafts Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The gift of artworks and works on paper by John Salvana in 1919 marked 466 Peel Street the beginning of the gallery's permanent collection, making Tamworth the Tamworth Regional Level 2, 466 Peel Bridget Guthrie TAMWORTH 02 6767 5248 E: [email protected] second oldest gallery in NSW. Further gifts of both art and their time by Gallery Street, Tamworth Gallery Director NSW 2340 devoted art lovers within our community have ensured the gallery's development and proper care of its unique permanent collection. The Tamworth RSL Brass Band was formed in 1998 after the Police Boys 2nd Floor, & Citizen's Band disbanded in 1997. The RSL decided that a Brass Band Noelene Tamworth RSL Brass PO Box 3196 Tamworth could be supported in Tamworth and was needed to play at various McGrane 0428 688 335 E: [email protected] Band & Training TAMWORTH Memorial Town community functions. Vice President / 0428 603 606 W: http://www.tamworthrslbrassband.info Brass Band NSW 2340 Hall, Fitzroy Secretary Street, Tamworth Today the band has continued to grow in membership and provides low cost instrumental music training to the Tamworth Community. The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an Australasian-wide Tamworth PO Box 618 association of songwriters. Its headquarters are in Tamworth. The TSA's Duncan Hill E: [email protected] Songwriters TAMWORTH 0409 718 391 interests are nation-wide. It has no paid staff, is a non profit organisation President W: http://www.tsaonline.com.au Association Inc NSW 2340 and operated solely by volunteers. Its orientation is to Country Music, but it embraces Australasian writers of all fields.

Page 45 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Nursing Homes Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information For over 25 years, Aveo has been dedicated to delivering the best in retirement living and care.

We have been listening to what our residents want and have made changes for the better, including:

51-61 Marius - simplified contracts; AVEO Freedom Care Street, Tamworth E: [email protected] Administration 02 5712 9600 - invested in better care and health services; and Community TAMWORTH W: http://www.aveo.com.au/ - created a world class food offering. NSW 2340

Providing safe, vibrant, welcoming communities with a choice of quality care services is part of Aveo's commitment to the care and wellbing of older Australians. We are proud of our investment in care services, and offer the full spectrum of care from Independent Living through to Aged Care, including palliative, dementia, respite and home care. Bupa Aged Care is one of Australia's leading private residential aged care 68-74 Bligh Street Louise Oliphant E: [email protected] BUPA (formerly Amity providers with more than 70 care homes across the country. Bupa Aged TAMWORTH General 02 6764 6300 W: http://www.bupaagedcare.com.au/age Nursing Home) Care provides an extensive range of care and support to more than 6,700 NSW 2340 Manager d-care-homes/bupa-tamworth residents, including residential, respite and specialised dementia care. Retirement is a celebration of a new lifestyle. New opportunities for pursuing the things you have always dreamt about but never had time to do. It's a time for new friendships with people that share your interests.

Situated just 4km from the centre of town are Tamworth's Easy Living 19 Power Street Villas. Tony Grills E: [email protected] Easy Living Villas TAMWORTH 02 6762 6630 Manager W: http://tamwortheasylivingvillas.com.au/ NSW 2340 Designed-living for retirees who enjoy an easy lifestyle. Enjoy a game of lawn bowls within the grounds, then cool off in the beautifully landscaped swimming pool.

Choose your own level of interaction with village activities or residents groups. Freedom Aged Care Tamworth is not just any aged care community, it is one of Freedom's Home Care Communities - a genuine alternative to a nursing home. GPO Box 2447 E: [email protected] Freedom Aged Care 51-61 Marius BRISBANE QLD 1800 647 813 W: http://www.freedomagedcare.com.au/l Tamworth Street, Tamworth The Team Our residents are special - there's no doubt about that. As unique and 4000 ocation-view/tamworth-8 individual as Freedom itself. Whenever a resident refers to Freedom as 'home', we are reminded that what we do here makes a difference. Friendships are created, memories are shared and lots of stories are told. Ingenia Gardens Tamworth provides an alternative to traditional 52-62 Johnston retirement living for independent seniors, offering low-maintenance rental Ingenia Gardens Street Maree Smith E: [email protected] 02 6761 7889 units in a secure, gated community. Allowing you the freedom to live a Tamworth TAMWORTH Manager W: http://www.ingeniagardens.com.au safe and fulfilling life, where your privacy and independence are always NSW 2340 respected.

Page 46 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Nursing Homes Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Kurrajong Village offers 36 beautiful premises in Tamworth for those aged PO Box 1969 55 and older who are looking for the very best in retirement living. 3 Barton Lane, Donna Rogers Kurrajong Village TAMWORTH 02 6766 5570 W: http://www.kurrajongvillage.com.au/ Residents can enjoy life as quietly or socially as they prefer; we're a pet- Tamworth Manager NSW 2340 friendly village with everything from organised social activities to a village bus that can transport you to local shopping areas. 5 Kanangra Road At Manellae Lodge we make the community health of Manilla our priority. W: http://www.dailycare.com.au/aged- Manellae Lodge MANILLA NSW 02 6785 2171 We boost our community's health by providing 21 beds. Health decline, care-facilities/nsw/manellae-lodge 2346 post-operative and respite are examples of needs that can be met. Nazareth House Tamworth is a 90 bed accredited residential aged care facility founded in 1948 providing care to residents of all faiths and denominations. PO Box 599 Tanya Barun Nazareth House 80-104 Manilla E: [email protected] TAMWORTH General 02 6761 8755 Tamworth Road, Tamworth W: http://www.sistersofnazareth.com/ "Our pledge is to improve all residents quality of life through NSW 2340 Manager accountability, compassion and good leadership ensuring residents remain independent for as long as possible and live their lives to the full potential" RFBI provides quality care and services that are accessible by all older people and has a positive impact on their lives. We aim to be a best RFBI Tamworth PO Box 484 Debbie O'Shea practice provider of Aged Care and Community Services, offering quality 16 Kitchener E: [email protected] Masonic Village - TAMWORTH General 02 6766 2821 care and services to all residents and clients. As an employer of choice, Street, Tamworth W: http://www.rfbi.com.au Cottage Homes NSW 2340 Manager whilst maintaining the charitable not for profit nature of our organisation, we will execute our mission without discrimination continuing to support the needy as espoused by our Masonic forefathers in the 1880's. RFBI provides quality care and services that are accessible by all older people and has a positive impact on their lives. We aim to be a best New England RFBI Tamworth Debbie O'Shea practice provider of Aged Care and Community Services, offering quality Highway E: [email protected] Masonic Village - General 02 6760 3811 care and services to all residents and clients. As an employer of choice, KOOTINGAL W: http://www.rfbi.com.au Moonby House Manager whilst maintaining the charitable not for profit nature of our organisation, NSW 2352 we will execute our mission without discrimination continuing to support the needy as espoused by our Masonic forefathers in the 1880's. Richardson House is a 21 bed aged care facility located in Barraba. We are an 'aging in place' provider catering for both high and low care PO Box 185 Joane residents. 24 Gotha Street, E: [email protected] Richardson House BARRABA NSW Ciesiolka-Lord 02 6782 1563 Barraba W: http://www.richardsonhouse.com.au 2347 Manager Richardson House is overseen by a local volunteer board - Barraba District Retirement Homes Association Incorporated - which is a not-for- profit, independent organisation.

Page 47 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Other Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Barraba Bush Fire BARRABA NSW Captain 02 6782 2166 Brigade 2347 PO Box 64 Barraba Common Barraba Bowling Lucille Potter 02 6782 1171 BARRABA NSW E: [email protected] Trust Club Secretary 0428 821 178 2347 73 Henry Street 73 Henry St, 02 6782 1179 E: [email protected] Barraba Fire Brigade BARRABA NSW Barraba Captain 0427 054 430 W: http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au 2347 PO Box 108 Barraba P A & H Julie Williams E: [email protected] BARRABA NSW 0447 222 347 Association Secretary W: http://www.barrabashow.com.au 2347 Tamworth PO Box 555 Regional Council E: [email protected] Barraba Visitor TAMWORTH Barraba Branch 02 6782 1105 W: http://www.destinationtamworth.com.a Information Outlet NSW 2340 Office, 27 Alice u Street, Barraba "Burundi" Ruth Burundi Rural Fire BARRABA NSW Burundi Station Piddicombe 02 6783 0133 Brigade 2347 Secretary Tamworth 11 Yarral Avenue Friends of Tamworth Marsupial Park, Gordon Holding TAMWORTH 02 6766 2664 E: [email protected] Marsupial Park Endeavour Drive, Secretary NSW 2340 Tamworth "Olsland" Hanging Rock Bush Fire Shed Bruce Moore NUNDLE NSW 02 6769 3665 E: [email protected] Fire Brigade Hanging Rock Captain 2340 197 Manilla Street Val Schaeffer E: [email protected] Manilla Visitor MANILLA NSW Visitor Services 02 6785 1207 W: http://www.destinationtamworth.com.a Information Outlet 2346 Supervisor u National Parks PO Box 185 106 Rawson Ron Webster E: [email protected] Association Of NSW TAMWORTH Avenue, 02 6766 4296 Secretary W: http://www.npansw.org.au Tamworth Branch NSW 2340 Tamworth 146 Edward Graham NSW Asbestos Street 02 6742 3427 McInnes E: [email protected] Consultancy Pty Ltd GUNNEDAH 0448 523 427 Director NSW 2380 PO Box 92 21/103 Majors NSW Justices E: [email protected] CONCORD NSW Bay Road, 02 9736 2255 Association W: http://www.nswja.org 2137 Concord NSW State 11 Fitzroy Street Paddy 127 Queen Street, 02 6782 1691 Emergency Services - BARRABA NSW McMullan W: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au Barraba 0417 444 006 Barraba Branch 2347 Controller

Page 48 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Other Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information NSW State PO Box 195 6 Station Street, Vicki Blinman E: [email protected] Emergency Services - MANILLA NSW 0428 825 830 Manilla Controller W: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au Manilla Branch 2346 NSW State Innes Street Charlie Adams 132 500 E: [email protected] Emergency Services - NUNDLE NSW Controller 0428 968 064 W: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au Nundle Branch 2340 NSW State PO Box 3100 Jeremy Bridges E: [email protected] Emergency Services - TAMWORTH 0427 456 910 Unit Controller W: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au Tamworth Unit NSW 2340 C/- Post Office Nundle Rural Fire Cnr Gill & Innes Rebecca Linich NUNDLE NSW E: [email protected] Brigade Streets, Nundle Secretary 2340 The Nundle Visitor Information Centre is an accredited centre in the 103 Jenkins Tamworth region. The centre offers a wide selection of guides, maps and Nundle Visitor Street E: [email protected] 02 6769 3026 itineraries on Nundle and the surrounding area. Ask the friendly staff for Information Centre NUNDLE NSW W: http://www.nundle.com.au advice about where to stay and eat, and what to do during your visit to 2340 the area. Our mission is to work in a dynamic relationship with our members to create simple effective methods in a friendly, positive club environment. PO Box 701 Oxley Dog Training 25 Swan Street, Irena Anderson E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 02 6767 1321 Club North Tamworth Secretary W: http://www.oxleydogtrainingclub.org.au To promote training (obedience and agility) and trialling at all levels, NSW 2340 canine social awareness and socially responsible owners are aware of their obligations to the community. The Tamworth Peel Street Markets are held monthly on the 3rd Sunday, 8am to 1pm. The Markets began in August 1996 when the first stage of PO Box 3035 the Peel Street Beautification was opened. WEST Barry Smith E: [email protected] Peel Street Markets 0456 537 389 TAMWORTH Coordinator W: http://www.peelstreetmarkets.com.au From small beginnings these markets have grown considerably in size, NSW 2340 now hosting over up to 70 stalls, providing an outlet for the market industries such as arts, crafts, hobbies and hand made, home grown products. PO Box 512 Greencross Vets, Tamworth Volunteer Branch is the backbone of our work in the Tamworth RSPCA - Tamworth Marie Fenn TAMWORTH 88 Duri Road, 0428 260 263 E: [email protected] community. Run exclusively by volunteers, the branch plays a vital role in Volunteer Branch President NSW 2340 Tamworth holding fundraising events and offers financial assistance for desexing. Tamworth & District PO Box 1483 Adele 02 6760 4123 Olive Growers TAMWORTH Aero Club Mazoudier E: [email protected] 419978011 Association Inc NSW 2340 President

Page 49 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Other Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Our role is to support all residents and ratepayers in the Tamworth Regional Council area with regional and local government issues.

Tamworth Regional TRRRA meets monthly and the purpose of our meetings is to obtain PO Box 1953 E: [email protected] Residents and 63 Denne Street, information, facilitate discussion and then advocate on behalf of the TAMWORTH 0417 029 392 W: http://www.facebook.com/tamworthregi Ratepayers Tamworth community regarding local government issues relevant to TRC. NSW 2340 onalresidentsandratepayers/ Association We encourage all residents and ratepayers within the TRC area to attend our meetings and to raise any concerns they may have regarding TRC and local government issues. The Tamworth Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is managed by 2 The Ringers The Big Golden Destination Tamworth, the division of Tamworth Regional Council which E: [email protected] Tamworth Visitor Road Guitar, 2 The Kate Baker delivers tourism, marketing, events and economic development services 02 6767 5300 W: http://www.destinationtamworth.com.a Information Centre TAMWORTH Ringers Road, Manager across the local area. u NSW 2340 Tamworth The VIC is located at the iconic Big Golden Guitar, an exciting space designed purely to provide information about the Tamworth region. TAD changes lives of people living with a disability by providing Locked Bag 2008 Unit 10, 185 personalised technology, equipment and services. Technical Aid to the 1300 663 243 E: [email protected] WENTWORTHVIL Briens Road, Communication Disabled (TAD NSW ) 02 9912 3400 W: http://www.tadnsw.org.au LE 2145 Northmead Officer Our core workforce are skilled volunteers who design and build custom equipment to help people achieve their goals. The NSW Volunteer Rescue Association is made up of specialist rescue operators working for their communities in over 58 locations across New PO Box 160 South Wales. Volunteer Rescue Maude Street, Rob Sutherland 02 6782 1607 BARRABA NSW E: [email protected] Squad Barraba Barraba Captain 0427 852 107 2347 They are primary responders for Road Crash Rescue, General Land Rescue, Vertical Rescue and just about any type of specialist rescue encountered by Emergency Service personnel. The NSW Volunteer Rescue Association is made up of specialist rescue operators working for their communities in over 58 locations across New PO Box 23 South Wales. Volunteer Rescue 8 Station Street, MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1100 E: [email protected] Squad Manilla Manilla 2346 They are primary responders for Road Crash Rescue, General Land Rescue, Vertical Rescue and just about any type of specialist rescue encountered by Emergency Service personnel.

Page 50 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Religious Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Service Times Manilla 9:00am every Sunday with 'Children's Church'

Attunga Anglican Church of 14 Hill Street Rev. David E: [email protected] 11:00am every Sunday except the 4th Sunday of each month Attunga, Halls Creek, MANILLA NSW Fisher 02 6785 1112 W: http://www.armidaleanglicandiocese.co

Manilla and Somerton 2346 Vicar/Minister m/churches/manilla Somerton 11:00am on the 4th Sunday of each month

Halls Creek Christmas and Easter Service Times: Rev. Phil E: [email protected] St Laurence's Anglican Parish of Coghlan 02 6782 1037 W: http://www.armidaleanglicandiocese.co 8:00am Traditional Service with the Lord's Supper Barraba Vicar/Minister m/churches/barraba 9:45am Contemporary Family Service Every 5th Sunday in the month Combined Service at 9:00am Service Times: All Saints, Nundle All Saints 9:00am: 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month The Vickerage, 68 Anglican Church 11:00am: 3rd Sunday of each month Anglican Parish of Rev. Stephen E: [email protected] Jenkins Street Nundle, St 02 6769 3408 Nundle, Woolomin Miller W: http://www.armidaleanglicandiocese.co NUNDLE NSW Thomas' 0428 473 929 St Thomas', Dungowan and Dungowan The Vicar m/churches/nundle 2340 Dungowan, St 9:00am: 1st Sunday of each month Mary's Woolomin St Mary's Woolomin 9:00am: 3rd Sunday of each month 51 Gotha Street Cnr Queen & Barraba Uniting E: no email BARRABA NSW Gotha Streets, 02 6782 1165 Church Secretary W: http://www.nsw.uca.org.au 2347 Barraba We are a church that is passionate about connecting people to God so that you are empowered to live "YOUR BEST LIFE". PO Box 5067 Christian City Church SOUTH 204-220 Duri Brian Bernays E: [email protected] If you are looking for a spirituality that is fresh, real and life-changing then 0411 654 993 (C3) TAMWORTH Road, Tamworth Senior Minister W: http://c3tamworth.org.au/ this church could be for you. We are passionate about the power of the NSW 2340 gospel of Jesus Christ to transform lives.

We think you will love C3 Church! Cornerstone Church Inc. Has a Church Service every Sunday Morning at The Coledale Community Centre 2B Kenny Drive in the Windsor Room. Windsor Room, Starts with a Prayer Meeting @ 9am then 9:3am Service with Praise & PO Box 1814 Coledale Cornerstone Church Glenn Maybury 02 6760 3288 Worship, Communion & a Message. Then concludes around 11:15 am TAMWORTH Community E: [email protected] Incorporated Senior Minister 0477 393 610 with perhaps some hands on ministry & a cuppa. There is provision for NSW 2340 Centre, 2B Kenny Children's Church also. We also run a Community Kitchen every Tuesday Drive, Coledale arvo @ 5:15pm till 6:15pm.Everyone is Welcome for a FREE Meal. [It is Closed during School Holidays].

Page 51 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Religious Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information At Lifechurch we are very active in building up strong functional families, happy families make happy homes, which is key to enjoying life. International Network 156 Marius Street 156 Marius Street, Rick Dobson E: [email protected] of Churches - TAMWORTH 0421 921 148 Sunday Morning Services commencing at 9:30am, everyone welcome, Tamworth Pastor W: http://www.lifechurchtamworth.com.au/ Lifechurch Tamworth NSW 2340 come as you are, Crèche and primary school aged Children's programs during school terms, enjoy morning tea with great expresso coffee available after the service, a brilliant way to spend a Sunday morning out. 582 Goonoo Goonoo Road James Ardill 02 6762 2322 E: [email protected] Liberty Church Inc Join us every Sunday at 9:30am or 6:00pm TAMWORTH Senior Pastor 0402 323 217 W: http://www.libertychurch.com.au NSW 2340 Activities @ Manilla Presbyterian Church Sunday 9:30am - Morning Service; Kids Time and Youth Bible Study

Tuesday PO Box 89 Cnr Rowan & 7:00pm - Home Bible Study Group Manilla Presbyterian Angus Faulks E: [email protected] MANILLA NSW Court Streets, 02 6785 2320 Church Session Clerk W: http://www.manillapresbyterian.org.au 2346 Manilla Wednesday 10:30am - Manellae Lodge Service (4th Tuesday of the month)

Friday 6:30pm - Youth Bible Study 7:30pm - Youth Group 14 Market Street Cnr River and Manilla Seventh Day MANILLA NSW Strafford Streets, Judy Simpson 02 6769 5877 Adventist Church 2346 Manilla PO Box 79 Manilla Uniting Strafford Street, MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1036 E: [email protected] Church Manilla 2346 Our services are casual and open to everyone. You can expect some of the latest and best worship music from our band to sing along to (or not - that's up to you) as well as practical teaching that is focussed on Jesus and sure to see lives rise from ruins to flourishing futures. PO Box 5087 Cnr Anne and E: [email protected]

Northwest Church TAMWORTH Kathleen Streets, 02 6765 6694 [email protected] Our services are around 70 minutes but many people hang around for NSW 2340 Tamworth W: http://www.northwestchurch.com.au great coffee and even better conversation afterwards.

Service Times Sunday: 10:00am and 5:00pm

Page 52 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Religious Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information There are three churches in Peel Valley: Gowrie - Service Times: 8:30am on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Each service is followed by morning tea and a time of fellowship. Gowrie Service -

2125 Gowrie Hallsville - conduct a Friday evening service of fellowship commencing at Road, Gowrie 5:30pm (6:00pm during daylight saving). This time of worship is followed PO Box 3315 Hallsville Service - Margaret by a meal, provided by the congregation. Peel Valley Uniting WEST 1266 Manilla Rd E: [email protected] Crowell 02 6760 8323 Church TAMWORTH Hallsville W: http://www.ucapeelvalley.org.au Chair Person West Tamworth - worship weekly at 11:00am, except for the 5th Sunday. NSW 2340 West Tamworth The 1st Sunday is a service communion followed by lunch provided by Service - 77 the congregation. Dennison St West

Tamworth In the months when there are 5 Sunday, 'Church On a Bus' takes. This is a time when the combined congregations travel in a bus to various locations for a service or visit followed by lunch. PO Box 1118 Saint Paul's Lutheran 79 Denison Peter Madirazza TAMWORTH 02 6766 9999 E: [email protected] Church Street, Tamworth President NSW 2340 PO Box 27 Salvation Army - 64 Queen Street, Roylene 02 6782 1714 BARRABA NSW Sunday Service: 1st Sunday of the month Barraba Barraba Conway 0429 176 408 2347 Captain Dean PO Box 3059 328 Goonoo E: [email protected] Salvation Army - and Rhonda 02 6762 3930 TAMWORTH Goonoo Road, g Tamworth Clutterbuck 0417 831 904 NSW 2340 Tamworth W: http://www.salvationarmy.org Corps Officer PO Box 5002 St Edward's Catholic E: [email protected] SOUTH 72 Hillvue Road, Joy Makepeace Parish - Mary Help of 02 6765 9543 c.org.au TAMWORTH Tamworth Secretary Christians Church W: http://stedwardsparish.org.au/ NSW 2340

Page 53 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Religious Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information We are a parish in the Anglican Diocese of Armidale and are committed to following the Lord Jesus Christ and sharing the Good News of His life, death and resurrection, through the study, exposition, proclamation and application of His Word, the Bible.

Service Times Sunday 8:30am - Communion Service 10:30am - Family Service PO Box 448 Rev Joshua St John the Evangelist 102 Carthage TAMWORTH Bovis 02 6766 2170 E: [email protected] Saturday Anglican Church Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 Vicar 5:00pm - Communion Service

Monday to Friday 8:00am Morning & 5:00pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday 10:30am - Seniors Mid Week Holy Communion

Thursday 12:00pm - Healing Service Barraba Parish Mass Times

02 6782 1011 6:00pm - 1st Sunday of the month PO Box 39, Father John E: [email protected] or 02 6785 9:00am - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month St John's Catholic Manilla 2346 31 Savoy Street, Curran W: http://armidale.catholic.org.au/barraba- 1095 6:00pm - 5th Sunday of the month Church MANILLA / Barraba Parish parish-details/#1489133378693- (administered BARRABA Administrator 44111487-79f4 from Manilla) Upper Horton Mass Times

10:45am - 3rd Sunday of the month Service Times

St Laurence's, Barraba 8:00am - Traditional Service with the Lord's Supper St Laurence's 52 Fitzroy Street Rev. Phil E: [email protected] 9:45am - Contemporary Family Service Anglican Church - BARRABA NSW Coghlan 02 6782 1037 W: http://www.facebook.com/BarrabaAngli Every 5th Sunday in the month Combined Service at 9:00am Barraba 2347 Vicar/Minister canChurch/

St Mark's, Bereen and St John's Woodsreef Easter and Christmas services only. Times will be advertised in the local newspaper when those seasons approach. Mass Times St Mary's Catholic PO Box 474 Fr Jose S North Street, E: [email protected] Sunday - 7:30am Church (Served by TAMWORTH Adriano 02 6766 2228 Tamworth W: http://www.stnicholasparish.org.au Tuesday - 9:00am Saint Nicholas Parish) NSW 2340 Parish Priest Thursday - 9:00am PO Box 39 St Michael's Catholic Father B MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1094 E: [email protected] Church Melville 2346 Page 54 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Religious Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information 14 Wilga Avenue St Michaels St Michael's Parish MANILLA NSW School, Rowan Marie 02 6785 1120 Organisation 2346 Street, Manilla Mass Times

PO Box 474 Fr Jose S Sunday - 9:30am & 5:30pm St Nicholas Catholic 229 Marius Street, E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Adriano 02 6766 2228 Monday - 7:00am Church Tamworth W: http://www.stnicholasparish. org.au NSW 2340 Parish Priest Wednesday - 7:00am Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 9:00am & 6:00pm Service Times

Saturday - 5:00pm All age service. Includes a program and light dinner for children up to Year 7. A 'cry room' and crèche are available.

Sunday - 8:00am 18 Church Street A low key Anglican service appealing to a slightly older demographic. St Paul's Anglican Darrell Parker E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 02 6765 8227 Communion alternating with Morning Prayer. Church Vicar W: http://stpaulstamworth.org.au/ NSW 2340 Sunday - 10:00am All age services. Includes a program for children up to Year 8. A 'cry room' and crèche are available.

Sunday - 6:00pm A vibrant evening service on Sunday for youth and all adults followed by dinner for a gold coin donation. Service Times Innes Street St Peter's Catholic Claire Lennon E: [email protected] NUNDLE NSW 02 6769 3304 10:00am - 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Church Secretary W: http://www.catholic.org.au/ 2340 10:00am - Easter Sunday and Christmas Day PO Box 5254 Cnr Mathews & E: [email protected] St Stephen's SOUTH Mark Armstrong Crown Streets, 02 6762 0812 W: http://www.ststephenstamworth.com.a Services are held every Sunday at 9:00am Presbyterian Church TAMWORTH Reverend Tamworth u NSW 2340 PO Box 445 Cnr Hillvue and Tamworth Baptist Michael Hutton E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Duri Roads, 02 6762 2769 Services are held every Sunday at 10:00am & 6:00pm Church Pastor W: http://tamworthbaptist.org.au/ NSW 2340 Tamworth

Page 55 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Religious Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Service Times

Sunday 10:00am - Morning Service & Sunday School 5:00pm - Evening Service

Wednesday 7:30pm - Prayer Meeting PO Box 3421

Tamworth Bible WEST 131 Gunnedah James West 02 6767 1530 E: [email protected] Friday Baptist Church TAMWORTH Road, Tamworth Pastor 0466 841 447 W: http://www.tbbc.org.au 7:00pm - ARROWS -Attentiveness Reverence Respect Obedience NSW 2340 Wisdom Servanthood Ages 7-18 years At ARROWS, we esteem every young person's life to be extremely valuable.

With fast-paced, exciting games, requiring rigorous effort - both in teams and individually - young people will find the Friday night activities challenging and very enjoyable. PO Box 501 Tamworth City Uniting 144 Marius Street, Nicolette Willis TAMWORTH 02 6766 5311 E: [email protected] Worship 9:00am on Sunday mornings Church Tamworth Administration NSW 2340 Tamworth South PO Box 1250 Public School, Tamworth Community David Hassan 02 6765 2865 E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Woodward Sunday Service: 10:00am Presbyterian Church Minister 0427 278 327 W: http://www.tcpc.org.au NSW 2340 Avenue, Tamworth PO Box 5101 440 Goonoo Southside is an active, growing Congregation of all ages engaged in the Tamworth Southside SOUTH Simon Hansford Goonoo Road, 02 6765 3714 E: [email protected] Tamworth community. Worship is at 9:30am & 5:00pm every Sunday - all Uniting Church TAMWORTH Minister Tamworth welcome. NSW 2340 Mara Mara PO Box 3018 A place of comfort, healing and friends… Community Inc E: [email protected] Tamworth Spiritualist WEST Sue Southwell Cnr Kathleen & 0487 627 730 W: http://www.tamworthspiritualistchurch.c Church TAMWORTH Secretary Services held on the last Sunday of every month at 2:00pm. Spiritual Degance Streets, om.au NSW 2340 Healing during the Service. Everyone welcome. Tamworth Sunday Service 02 6765 4074 Our Sunday service begins at 9:30am, and is for the whole Trinity family. Carinya Christian 9 Myrene Avenue 0409 935 405 Trinity Church School, 25 John Paterson E: [email protected] CALALA NSW (Ross) 0422 A crèche for 1-3 year olds runs 10:00-11:00am Tamworth Boronia Drive, Pastor W: http://www.trinitychurch.com.au 2340 997 582 Calala (Warwick) 'Skids', a program for children aged 4 to Year 6 runs 10:30-11:15am (during school term).

Page 56 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Service Clubs and Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 86 Barraba Golf Hamilton Trotter Meetings: Barraba Lions Club BARRABA NSW Club, Trevallyn E: [email protected] President 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of the month at 7:00pm 2347 Road, Barraba Rotary is a worldwide organisation of business, professional and PO Box 3035 community leaders. Clubs are non-political, non-religious and open to all WEST Calala Inn, Calala Doreen White E: [email protected] Calala Rotary 0427 358 500 cultures, races and creeds. Richly rewarding, Rotary International gives TAMWORTH Lane, Calala President W: http://www.calalarotary.com/ you the opportunity to 'pay it forward' and to have a positive impact NSW 2340 wherever you choose. Country Women's 7 Henry Street CWA Hall, 7 Jan Farrell E: [email protected] Meetings: Association BENDEMEER Henry Street, 02 6769 6683 Secretary W: http://www.cwaofnsw.org.au 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:00am Bendemeer Branch NSW 2353 Bendemeer Cockburn Country Women's PO Box 58 Cottage, 8 Jillian Turnbull E: [email protected] Meetings: Association Kootingal KOOTINGAL 02 6764 4243 Denman Avenue, Secretary W: http://www.cwaofnsw.org.au 2nd Monday of the month at 10:00am Branch NSW 2352 Kootingal Country Women's 10 Gill Street CWA Rooms, 74 Claire Lennon E: [email protected] Meetings: Association Nundle NUNDLE NSW Jenkins Street, 02 6769 3304 Secretary W: http://www.cwaofnsw.org.au 2nd Monday of the month at 2:30pm Branch 2340 Nundle c/- Tamworth Community Tamworth Country Women's Centre Darling Community Elva Shumack 02 6762 6126 E: [email protected] Meetings: Association Tamworth Street Centre, Darling Secretary 0410 024 263 W: http://www.cwaofnsw.org.au 3rd Friday of the month at 9:30am Branch TAMWORTH Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 Tamworth Golf Country Women's Miss Sally Club, Mahony E: [email protected] Meetings: Association Tamworth TAMWORTH Barton Avenue, 0439 488 000 W: http://www.cwaofnsw.org.au 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm for 6:30pm Evening Branch NSW 2340 Secretary Tamworth Country Women's 2 Monro Street Memorial Hall, Vicki McDonald 02 6764 2366 E: [email protected] Meetings: Association Woolomin WOOLOMIN Nundle Road, Secretary 0408 690 203 W: http://www.cwaofnsw.org.au 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00am Branch NSW 2340 Woolomin PO Box 5002 The Filipino Association of Tamworth is a not for profit, community based Filipino Association of SOUTH 72 Hillvue Road, Paul Aguilar E: [email protected] organisation that promote the interest and general welfare of the Filipino Tamworth TAMWORTH Tamworth President 0466 281 608 Community in the Tamworth Region. NSW 2340 North Tamworth PO Box 1068 Inner Wheel Club of Bowling Club, 20- E: [email protected] Meetings: TAMWORTH Tamworth Inc 26 Bligh Street, W: http://innerwheelaustralia.org.au/ 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 for 7:00pm NSW 2340 Tamworth North Tamworth PO Box 133 Lions Club of Bowling Club, Col Eunson 02 6765 6226 TAMWORTH E: [email protected] Tamworth Bligh Street, Secretary 0427 819 576 NSW 2340 Tamworth

Page 57 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Service Clubs and Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information CWA Rooms, Barber Street, Gunnedah Manchester Unity 1 Victor Street E: [email protected] One of a Kind, 63 Meeting times: Tamworth District MANILLA NSW Amanda Harvey 0459 160 215 W: http://www.manchesterunitynsw.com.a Denne Street, 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00am from February to December Lodge 907 2346 u/area-955 Tamworth (Alternating venues) PO Box 46 RSL Club, 25 Janette Meejam Meetings: Manilla Lions Club MANILLA NSW Court Street, 02 6785 2948 E: [email protected] Secretary 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm 2346 Manilla PO Box 8042 Peel Inn Hotel, Nundle and District Carol Fiddes 02 6769 3281 Meetings: NUNDLE NSW Jenkins Street, E: [email protected] Lions Club Secretary 0429 978 732 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm 2340 Nundle PO Box 103 Barraba Bowling Rotary Club of Bryan Barras BARRABA NSW Club, Queen 0410 600 156 E: [email protected] Club meetings are held at Barraba Bowling Club, Tuesday at 7:00pm. Barraba Secretary 2347 Street, Barraba Skylight PO Box 40 Restaurant, Jim Brown E: [email protected] Rotary Club of Manilla MANILLA NSW 0429 176 263 Manilla Street, Secretary W: http://www.manillarotary.com.au 2346 Manilla West Diggers, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth Join us for a great breakfast and watch the sun come up over the hills of PO Box 1097 Sometimes we Tamworth - Our Sergeant at Arms just loves to welcome visitors. No need Rotary Club of Liz Gill E: [email protected] TAMWORTH meet elsewhere, to book - just turn up at our venue. Tamworth First Light Secretary W: http://www.tamworthfirstlight.org.au/ NSW 2340 so it is a good idea to phone the We meet every Wednesday at 6:45 for 7:00am start venue first (6766 4661) Tamworth City PO Box 1111 Yvette E: [email protected] The Rotary Club of Tamworth Sunrise meets at 6:45am every Friday Rotary Club of Bowling Club, Cnr TAMWORTH Humphrys 0400 536 424 W: http://www.facebook.com/tamworthsun morning at the Tamworth City Bowling Club. The Club is very social, with Tamworth Sunrise Napier & Brisbane NSW 2340 Secretary rise/ a focus on personal growth and service work to the Tamworth community. Streets, Tamworth West Tamworth PO Box 3170 Bowling Club, Rotary Club of WEST Peter Dillon E: [email protected] The Rotary Club of Tamworth West meets every Monday at 6:00 for 103B Belmore 02 6765 5555 Tamworth West TAMWORTH Secretary W: http://twrc.org.au/ 6:30pm - 8:00pm at West Tamworth Bowling Club. Street, West NSW 2340 Tamworth We are a Rotary Club made up of real Rotarians. We meet on-line to coordinate service projects and enjoy fellowship with like-minded PO Box 2 On-line using the Tanika Douglas E: [email protected] Rotarians as well as meeting face to face. Rotary E-Club 9650 TAMWORTH 0403 208 410 program ZOOM Secretary W: http://e9650rotaryclub.com.au/ Our meetings are held using the program ZOOM. NSW 2340 We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and face to face as required.

Page 58 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Service Clubs and Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 1637 Tamworth Hotel, Carolyn E: [email protected] The Serendipity Committee exists to engage with local people, and to Serendipity TAMWORTH Marius Street, Manning 0438 663 880 W: http://www.serendipitytamworth.com.a serve the needs of local cancer patients. NSW 2340 Tamworth President u PO Box 3240 Tamworth Golf South Tamworth WEST Club, Mahony Kevin Crandell 02 6765 5794 E: [email protected]. Meetings: Lions Club TAMWORTH Avenue, Secretary 0439 403 253 au 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:30pm NSW 2340 Tamworth Tamworth Day View Club was formed in 1968.

Tamworth PO Box 990 We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and Tamworth Day View Services Club, TAMWORTH 02 6765 9194 E: [email protected] come and see what it's all about. Club 199 Marius Street, Secretary NSW 2340 Tamworth Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month Tamworth Evening View Club was formed in 1978.

The Longyard PO Box 810 We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and Tamworth Evening Golf Club, Kathy Challinor TAMWORTH 0428 290 952 E: [email protected] come and see what it's all about. View Club Longyard Drive, Publicity Officer NSW 2340 Tamworth Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm Friendship, fellowship, service and enjoyment. PO Box 1633 West Leagues Tamworth Lioness Trish Johnson TAMWORTH Club, Phillip 0422 773 271 E: [email protected] We volunteer to help others whilst meeting new friends. Club Secretary NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth Dinner Meeting - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm Tamworth Peel Evening View Club was formed in 1990.

North Tamworth E: [email protected] PO Box 1308 We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and Tamworth Peel Bowling Club, 20- Jeanette W: http://view.org.au/find-a- TAMWORTH 0409 888 412 come and see what it's all about. Evening View Club 26 Bligh Street, Secretary club/nsw/clubs/tamworth-peel-evening- NSW 2340 Tamworth view-club/ Meetings 4th Wednesday of the month Lions Clubs are part of community life, in the cities and in the country. Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive Logo, the trademark of our International Association, and the 'We Serve'; motto. Tamworth Golf PO Box 957 E: tamworth-peel- Tamworth Peel Valley Club, Mahoney Terry Hill Lions Australia is part of an international association, filled with people TAMWORTH 02 6765 6042 [email protected] Lions Club Avenue, Secretary who are joined by the common desire to make their communities better, NSW 2340 W: http://www.peelvalley.nsw.lions.org.au Tamworth by using their creativity, enthusiasm and energy.

Meetings 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm

Page 59 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Service Clubs and Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The Tamworth RSL Sub Branch is a self-funded registered charity. In addition to pension and welfare work, it conducts regular commemoration PO Box 3097 and memorial services, such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day and Tamworth RSL Sub 107 Bridge Street, E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 02 6762 1244 sponsors the 209 Army Cadet Unit and Tamworth RSL Brass Band. Branch Tamworth Secretary W: http://www.tamworthrslsub.com.au NSW 2340 The office hours of the Sub Branch are from 9:00am to 3:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Toastmasters is a non-profit educational organisation that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. PO Box 1657 West Leagues E: [email protected] Tamworth Bob Kirchner TAMWORTH Club, Phillip 0419 998 386 W: http://www.tamworthtoastmasters.org.a No need to be a member to visit, just turn up! Toastmasters Club Secretary NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth u/ Our Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 6:45 for 7:00pm The Central Northern NSW Branch of WIRES rescues all wildlife in an PO Box 734 area that covers Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Moree and surrounds. WIRES Central E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 1300 094 737 This is one of 27 WIRES branches involved in the rescue care of wildlife. Northern NSW Secretary W: http://www.wires.org.au NSW 2340 WIRES assist tens of thousands of animals every year, receiving over 69,000 requests for rescue assistance annually. Best Western PO Box 886 Stephanie E: [email protected] Zonta Club of Sanctuary Inn, 02 6762 1733 Meetings TAMWORTH Cameron W: http://zontadistrict24.org/d24- Tamworth Inc Marius Street, 0428 625 502 2nd Wednesday of the month for dinner NSW 2340 President clubs/area-3/tamworth/ Tamworth

Page 60 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Social Clubs Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information St Andrews PO Box 1626 Room, Uniting Association of Robyn Hely 02 6766 3196 E: [email protected] Meetings TAMWORTH Church, 144 Independent Retirees Secretary 0407 871 251 W: http://www.independentretirees.com 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00am in February to November NSW 2340 Marius Street, Tamworth Barraba Combined PO Box 135 The Lodge, 50 Pensioners and Josie Dark Meetings BARRABA NSW Fitzroy Street, 02 6782 1257 Senior Citizens Secretary 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:00pm 2347 Barraba Association 28 Panorama Kootingal War Road Memorial Hall, 8A Max Hall E: [email protected] Meetings Cloverleaf Dancers 0411 501 646 TAMWORTH Denman Avenue, Leader W: http://www.nnswsda.info Every Wednesday commencing at 7:30pm NSW 2340 Kootingal Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association (CPSA) is the voice Level 3, 17-21 Combined Pensioners of pensioners. We advocate for a better deal for people on low incomes Macquarie Street 1800 451 488 E: [email protected] & Superannuants and we've done so since 1931. We aim to improve the living standards of PARRAMATTA Secretary 02 9281 3588 W: http://www.cpsa.org.au Assoc of NSW pensioners of all ages, superannuants and low income retirees, and NSW 2150 promote their rights and dignity. Become a member today. West Tamworth 64 Robert Street District Pensioners Sports & Bowling TAMWORTH Joan Davis 02 6765 9473 Association Tamworth Club, Belmore NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth PO Box 1572 Tamworth Hotel, Christine Friendship Force of We meet bi-monthly for club and Board meetings. Our club meeting TAMWORTH Marius Street, McDonald 02 6765 3758 E: [email protected] Tamworth includes dinner for members. NSW 2340 Tamworth President Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00am to 12noon. PO Box 3113 Tamworth

John Oxley Combined WEST Community Marion Lewis 02 6762 8821 E: [email protected] The meetings are started with the Probus Prayer, followed by a guest Probus Club Inc TAMWORTH Centre, Darling Secretary speaker. NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth

Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings. 8 Arthur Street Manilla Men's Shed Max Maughan Meetings MANILLA NSW E: [email protected] Inc Volunteers 0408 430 628 Wednesday 8:30am - 12:00pm 2346 Hanging Rock PO Box 8035 Nundle-Hanging Rock Community Hall, David Leonard NUNDLE NSW 02 6769 3024 Mature Men's Group Barry Road, Facilitator 2340 Hanging Rock c/- Tamworth Community Tamworth Pensioner's Social Centre Darling Community Ted Sipple 02 6765 8837 Group Street Centre, Darling President TAMWORTH Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 Page 61 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Social Clubs Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information c/- Tamworth Community Tamworth Senior Citizens Centre Darling Community Eric Roberts Centre Committee of 0427 486 064 Street Centre, Darling President Tamworth Inc TAMWORTH Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 PO Box 3314 Tamworth & District WEST Hallsville Uniting Pam Wilson A not for profit organization. A club that meets once a month in a different Caravan & Leisure 0448 451 198 E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Church Secretary area around this country or close to our area. Club NSW 2340 E: [email protected] PO Box 1358 ‘Victoria Park', A community based place for Men's Wellbeing - both physical and Tamworth Community W: http://www.facebook.com/Tamworth- TAMWORTH Piper Street, 0436 020 091 mental. To meet and share mateship, have a coffee, to pass on skills and Men's Shed Community-Mens-Shed-Inc- NSW 2340 Tamworth learn new ones. 1117880591665973/ Tamworth PO Box 891 Tamworth Peel Community Meetings TAMWORTH 02 6766 1663 Combined Probus Centre, Darling President 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:45am NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth An informal and friendly Stamp Club for anyone interested in the hobby of Philately, from beginners to experts.

4 Carmichael Tamworth Activities include a visit to and from the Armidale Circle of the Royal Avenue Seventh-Day Sydney Philatelic Club, interesting philatelic displays, the Brian Williams Tamworth Philatelic Warren Brown E: [email protected] EAST Adventist Church, 02 6766 4853 Memorial Trophy, also fun nights such as our Scavenger Night. Society Inc Secretary W: http://club.philas.org.au/tamworth/ TAMWORTH Kent Street, NSW 2340 Tamworth Visitors are warmly welcomed.

Meetings First Monday of each month except January, 7:00pm for 7:30pm. Meetings Every Monday (except public holidays) at 9:30am to 11:30 am

The group is for senior men (over 50 years of age). The group is non- 8 Minnamurra Rear of COC Tamworth Tamnet denominational. The purpose of the group is for members to talk about Crescent Church, 156 Keith Dewsbury 02 6765 8577 Men's Group. (OMNI E: [email protected] something on their mind, friendly chat with other members, day TAMWORTH Marius Street, Treasurer 0418 284 649 Incorporated) excursions, movie morning on first Monday of each month. NSW 2340 Tamworth

Membership fee is $20 per year and $5.00 for each meeting attended to cover morning tea and finger food eaten during meeting. Meeting room is air conditioned and has wheelchair access.

Page 62 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 3360 E: [email protected] A holistic swim club dedicated to improving the health and 360 Scully Park SOUTH Peter Ryan 0409 458 065 W: http://360scullyparkswimmingclub.com. wellbeing of our members while providing a well-balanced Swimming Club TAMWORTH President au/ platform for all levels of competition. NSW 2340 c/- Girl Guides Shin Sen means "Free Person". Another translation is "conscious being" Hall or one who has awakened their inner most abilities and life power (ki). Cnr Hillvue Road E: [email protected] Aikido of Shin Sen Peter Hons 0421 111 532 and Bruce Street W: http://www.shinsendojotamworth.com Shin Sen Dojo is a centre that teaches the principles and traditional arts TAMWORTH of Aikido, Ki Energy Cultivation, Ki Shiatsu therapy and Macrobiotics. NSW 2340 C/- St Edward's St Edwards Armidale Diocesan Primary School School, Hillvue E: [email protected]. Primary Sports Sports 02 6765 7847 TAMWORTH Road, South edu.au Council Coordinator NSW 2340 Tamworth The Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA) Australian Bushmen's PO Box 964 539 Goonoo E: [email protected] is a non-profit Campdraft and Rodeo organisation that was formed in Campdraft and Rodeo TAMWORTH Goonoo Road, 02 6766 5863 W: http://www.abcra.com.au 1946 for the purpose of co-ordinating and assisting affiliated committees Association NSW 2340 Tamworth to conduct their events. The Australian Quarter Horse Association was incorporated in 1972 and Australian Quarter PO Box 979 Toni Ross over the years has expanded to serve a rapidly growing and diverse Lot 13 Jack Smyth E: [email protected] Horse Association TAMWORTH General 02 6762 6444 industry. In addition to preserving the breed through registration Drive, Hillvue W: http://www.aqha.com.au (AQHA) NSW 2340 Manager guidelines and record keeping, the AQHA is also dedicated to serving each of its Members. The Society has 60 Branches throughout Australia and currently 1 Branch in the USA. Our Branches conduct competitions and activities for Australian Stock PO Box 219 Members in their area and assist in promoting the breed within the horse Ros Waller E: [email protected] Horse Society MANILLA NSW 0428 131 206 industry. Secretary W: http://www.ashs.com.au/ Northern Branch 2346 The Society conducts a National Show on an annual basis to emphasis, highlight and record the success of the breed in the competition area. 41 Queen Street Barraba Aero Club Bob Munson BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1362 Inc. Secretary 2347 We are a friendly Bowling Club situated on one of the main inland tourist PO Box 121 Cnr Queen and routes linking the eastern states of Australia. We offer dining and Barraba Bowling Club Stephen Hall E: [email protected] BARRABA NSW Bridge Streets, 02 6782 1325 function facilities and with an excellent Caravan Park located opposite, a Ltd Manager W: http://barrababowls.bowls.com.au/ 2347 Barraba weekend in Barraba is not out of the question. Visitors are most welcome. 11 Savoy Street Barraba Bowling Vicki Irvine BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1776 Fishing Club Secretary 2347 18 hole sand green course for both members and social golfers. Regular PO Box 143 E: [email protected] Trevallyn Road, Ian Cabot competition day is Sunday from late March to October. Throughout the Barraba Golf Club BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1264 W: http://barraba.com.au/barraba-golf- Barraba President summer months, there is a 9 hole "chicken run" on Friday afternoons. 2347 club/ Club also has facilities for functions. Page 63 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Rodney Street E: [email protected] Leon Cummins 02 6782 1030 Barraba is a small country race club with a dirt track that only races 1 Barraba Jockey Club BARRABA NSW W: http://racingnswcountry.com.au/club/ba President 0428 821 661 day a year, the last weekend in September annually. 2347 rraba-jockey-club/ PO Box 159 Barraba Junior Rugby Rugby Clubhouse, Brook Kelly 02 6782 1812 BARRABA NSW E: [email protected] Union Football Club Barraba Secretary 0429 653 230 2347 PO Box 19 Barraba Bowling E: [email protected] Barraba Netball BARRABA NSW Club, Bridge Ally Dixon 0400 278 412 W: http://www.facebook.com/Barraba- Association Inc 2347 Street, Barraba Netball-Association-271258813213121/ Barraba PO Box 114 E: [email protected] Showground, Brook Kelly Barraba Pony Club BARRABA NSW 0400 888 248 W: http://www.facebook.com/Barraba- Rodney Street, Secretary 2347 Pony-Club-1129463747068545/ Barraba Barraba Rugby PO Box 59 Barraba Bowling Jacob Hawley League Football Club BARRABA NSW Club, Bridge 0428 624 493 E: [email protected] Secretary Incorporated 2347 Street, Barraba 0428 821 961 Barraba Rugby Club was formed in 1965. The club has a proud tradition President: having won 4 premierships in a row. The club is based at the Barraba Jack Sports Ground. The club currently competes in 2 grades being First and PO Box 159 Barraba Sports Jenny McCarthy Barraba Rugby Union E: [email protected] Reserve grade. BARRABA NSW Ground, Trevallyn Middlemiss 0429 141 466 Football Club W: http://www.barrabarugby.webs.com 2347 Road, Barraba Secretary Email: New members and players are always welcome. Training starts on the mccarthywhat first week of February each year and runs throughout the season on man1@gmail. every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00pm. com C/- Post Office Barraba Touch BARRABA NSW Kelly Phillips 02 6782 1313 E: [email protected] Football Association 2347 Queen Street Barraba Town and Queen Street, BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1812 E: [email protected] District Tennis Club Barraba President 2347 Barraba War Memorial Swimming Centre was erected in memory of those who served.

The swimming season is from October to April.

Cnr Queen & Barraba War Amenities include: Savoy Streets E: [email protected] Memorial Swimming 02 6782 1038 Indoor 12.5m hydrotherapy pool (open during Winter) BARRABA NSW Pool Supervisor W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au Centre Outdoor 33m, 6 lane pool 2347 Shade covered infants wading pool Waterslide Kiosk offering hot and cold food and beverages Spacious grassed areas 1 x BBQ

Page 64 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 121 Barraba Bowling Barraba Women's Vicki Irvine We are a Ladies Bowling Club who play the game of bowls as sport and BARRABA NSW Club, Bridge 02 6782 1776 E: [email protected] Bowling Club Secretary recreation. 2347 Street, Barraba PO Box 591 Cnr Caroline And Bendemeer Bowling Verity Treve 02 6778 9060 BENDEMEER Havanah Streets, E: no email Club Inc Secretary 0400 985 850 NSW 2355 Bendemeer 112-130 Caroline Bendemeer Rugby Street Paul Craig 0439 242 623 E: [email protected] League Football Club BENDEMEER President NSW 2355 Our association is responsible for the promotion and administration of the sport of lawn bowls within the district. 3/112 Belmore Central Northern Street The 12 bowling clubs within the district are: Barraba, Kootingal, Manilla, Peter Kachel E: [email protected] District Bowling WEST 0423 767 146 Oxley, Nundle, Tamworth City, North Tamworth, South Tamworth, West Treasurer W: http://cndba.bowls.com.au Association (CNDBA) TAMWORTH Tamworth, Quirindi, and Willow Tree. NSW 2340 Join with our members and pass as much time in green as you do in grey, and learn to relax the lawn bowling way.... Circuits4life aim to give you the business tools, and motivational and PO Box 827 291 Marius Street, 02 6761 2230 E: [email protected] creative ideas, that will electrify your Circuit Training sessions, using Circuits4life TAMWORTH Peter Manning Tamworth 0411 532 812 W: http://www.circuits4life.com.au/ minimal equipment, a 'go anywhere' attitude, and a secret weapon that NSW 2340 your competitors wished they had found first. 30 Kurrawan West Digger's Collegian Warriors Street Club, Kable Julie Woods 02 6763 8320 RLFC (formerly Oxley E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Avenue, Secretary 0429 375 454 Diggers RLFC) NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 1573 Country Wide Tai 1 Arunta Place, Brian Gregson TAMWORTH 02 6766 6706 E: [email protected] Chi/Qigong College Tamworth Founder NSW 2340 PO Box 3305 Cricket NSW - Central E: [email protected] Central North Cricket is one of 8 zones that form Country Cricket NSW TAMWORTH Kathy Barber 02 6762 2188 North W: http://cncz.nsw.cricket.com.au/ and is affiliated with Hunter Valley and Northern Inland Cricket Councils NSW 2340 PO Box 3296 Dungowan & District E: [email protected] WEST Peter Blom Rugby League Dungowan Hotel 0408 658 154 W: http://websites.sportstg.com/club_info. TAMWORTH Secretary Football Club cgi?c=7-2177-23078-0-0&a=CLEAR NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 555 Gentle Exercise Community Gentle Exercise classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the TAMWORTH Claire Hartley 02 6766 4480 E: [email protected] Programs Centre, Darling Tamworth Community Centre. NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth

Page 65 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Northern Inland Greater Northern PO Box 852 Sports House S3, Scott Bone 02 6766 3873 Greater Northern Region of Country Rugby League is an area covering Region of Country TAMWORTH Ground Floor, Regional E: [email protected] 412792307 Groups 4, 19 and 21. Rugby League NSW 2340 468-472 Peel Manager Street, Tamworth Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Maxine Priddis Heart Beat NEMSC NSW Hospital, Dean 02 6767 8330 E: [email protected] Coordinator 2348 Street, Tamworth Kootingal-Moonbi Swimming Club has developed into one of the stronger and more successful clubs in the New England and North West Region.

During the summer season we train in the Kootingal Pool, and PO Box 17 Chelley Kootingal - Moonbi 02 6762 0336 E: [email protected] throughout the winter months we train in the heated pool at 360 Fitness KOOTINGAL Johnstone Swimming Club 0413 527 850 W: http://www.kmasc.com.au in Tamworth. NSW 2352 Secretary

We are a family orientated club with swimmers ranging from 5 years to 45 years. The aim of the club is to cater for all types of swimmers from those who can just swim 25m through to the serious competition swimmers. Kootingal caters for all ages from under 6s to Senior Men's and Women's teams. PO Box 4106 Gipps Street Kootingal & District Noel Corney E: [email protected] NEMINGHA NSW Clubhouse, 0412 619 345 Football Club President W: http://www.kootingalkougars.com.au/ So come along and join a club that is family friendly and committed to 2340 Tamworth giving all players an opportunity to play, have fun, participate and become champion players of the future. Kooty Bowlo is a well-loved place to bowl, relax, dine and meet up with PO Box 258 Kootingal and District Limbri Road, E: [email protected] friends. The club has a friendly atmosphere and the facilities are well KOOTINGAL 02 6760 3202 Bowling Club Kootingal W: http://www.kootybowlo.com.au maintained. The location is ideal, offering a country outlook with NSW 2352 excellent views. Moonbi PO Box 1319 Recreation E: [email protected] Rally Days - 1st Sunday of each month, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Kootingal and District Justine George TAMWORTH Ground, Gaol 0403 542 255 W: http://www.facebook.com/Kootingal- Pony Club Inc Secretary NSW 2340 Creek Road, District-Pony-Club-264841753541722/ Visitors and new members welcome. Moonbi Kootingal/Moonbi PO Box 90 Kootingal Hotel, W: http://www.facebook.com/Kootingal- Kevin Storch Rugby League KOOTINGAL Gate Street, 0418 598 727 Moonbi-Rugby-League-Football-Club- Treasurer Football Club NSW 2352 Kootingal 530082650497428/ Sailing provides all degrees of excitement - from the adrenalin, high PO Box 3281 Lake Keepit E: [email protected] performance of sporting boats to the comfort and convenience of the Lake Keepit Sailing WEST Ian Pine Sailing Club, Lake 0428 657 775 W: http://www.lakekeepitsailingclub.com.a cruising yacht. All have a place and can be fairly raced by a Club TAMWORTH Commodore Keepit u/home/ handicapping system that takes account of each boat's known NSW 2340 performance.

Page 66 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Lake Keepit Soaring Club is one of Australia's best known places for 234 Keepit Dam cross country soaring and it's a 7 day a week operation, running all year Lake Keepit Soaring Road 234 Keepit Dam E: [email protected] Bookings 02 6769 7514 round. Club KEEPIT NSW Road, Keepit W: http://www.keepitsoaring.com Manager 2340 We're situated at the edge of Lake Keepit State Park. Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre provides a range of services, facilities and accommodation options for school camps, family camps, kids' camps, family reunions, weekend escapes, corporate training, Fitness Camp E: [email protected] sporting events, weddings and more. Lake Keepit Sport & Road 02 6769 7603 W: http://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/fa Recreation Centre GUNNEDAH Administration cilities/lakekeepit Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre is relaxing with wide-open NSW 2380 spaces, the serene waters of Lake Keepit and endless skies. This rural retreat is surrounded by pastoral and timber country and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Longyard Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman and Bob Greg Norman Harrison, is 18 holes, Par 72. PO Box 388 Drive (entry via E: [email protected] Longyard Golf TAMWORTH 02 6765 2988 Longyard Drive), Administration W: http://www.longyardgolf.com.au/ Thorny's Putt-Putt offers 2 x 18 hole mini golf courses and caters for all NSW 2340 Tamworth ages and abilities. If you can hold a club, you can play putt-putt at Thorny's. “Wirindi” Manilla & District Colin Donlan MANILLA NSW Manilla RSL Club 02 6785 7365 Tennis Club President 2346 PO Box 12 E: [email protected] 95-101 Arthur Manilla Bowling Club MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1632 W: http://www.facebook.com/manilla.bowl Street, Manilla 2346 o/ Ian Thomas Cheryl Harris PO Box 107 02 6785 1173 Manilla Fishing Club & Ian Ward MANILLA NSW Manilla RSL Club 02 6765 6269 Hatchery Inc. President 2346 02 6785 2132 Secretary Hatchery PO Box 37 Halls Creek Road, Tim Endacott The Manilla Golf Club has a 9 hole golf course with sand greens, Manilla Golf Club MANILLA NSW 02 6785 1417 E: [email protected] Manilla President maintaining a heritage feel from the past. 2346 E: [email protected] Manilla Minor Rugby PO Box 236 Amanda W: http://www.facebook.com/Manilla- League Football Club MANILLA NSW Manilla RSL Constable 0439 119 779 Minor-League-Junior-Rugby-League- Inc 2346 Secretary 183770594967912/ "The Mountain" Godfrey Learn to fly at Australia's only world class facility and flying site where Wimbourne Road Wenness E: [email protected] the course delivers you skill standards well beyond the minimum and Manilla Paragliding 02 6785 6545 MANILLA NSW Operations W: http://www.flymanilla.com covers ALL aspects of paragliding - high flights, ridge soaring and 2346 Manager thermalling.

Page 67 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information PO Box 241 02 6785 7365 Manilla Pony Club is a safe place to learn, have fun and stay safe with Manilla Pony Club MANILLA NSW Colin Donlan 0427 831 311 your horse. We are an active member of Zone 5 and NSW Pony Club. 2346 National Cutting PO Box 7092 Tim Heath 15 Goonan Street, 02 6765 9356 E: [email protected] Horse Association NEMSC NSW General Tamworth 0488 566 694 W: http://www.ncha.com.au (NCHA) 2348 Manager Zac Russ PO Box 852 National Rugby Game 02 6766 3687 TAMWORTH E: [email protected] League Limited Development 0411 159 455 NSW 2340 Officer 595 Old Coast New England Quarter Road Amanda Ingate E: [email protected] 0419 722 233 Horse Association KUNDABUNG Secretary W: http://neqha.com/ NSW 2441 Tamworth E: [email protected] PO Box 892 North & Northwest Showground, Wendy Emery W: http://www.facebook.com/North-and- TAMWORTH 02 6762 5160 Show Jumping Club Showground Secretary Northwest-Showjumping-Club- NSW 2340 Road, Tamworth 170323252988899/ E: northcompanionsfc@northerninlandfoot PO Box 2143 North Companions Marius Street Wayne Clarke ball.net.au TAMWORTH 0435 877 594 Football Club Playing Fields Secretary W: http://www.northcompanionsfc.sporting NSW 2340 pulse.net 88 Evans Street The Pub, Nicholas North Tamworth WESTDALE NSW Gunnedah Road, Hodgson 0401 622 618 Bears JRLFC 2340 Tamworth President PO Box 192 Cnr Piper and North Tamworth E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Bligh Streets, 02 6766 1987 Bowling Club Ltd W: http://www.theservicesgroup.com.au NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 313 Jack Woolaston North Tamworth Brad McManus TAMWORTH Oval, Peel Street, 0429 441 389 E: [email protected] Rugby League Club President NSW 2340 Tamworth Suite 3, Ground The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) is an incorporated, Northern Inland PO Box 907 Floor Rear, Parry E: [email protected] autonomous, community based organisation to identify and prepare Academy of Sport TAMWORTH House, 468-472 02 6766 2526 W: http://www.nias.org.au talented sportspeople in the Northern Inland region to reach their (NIAS) NSW 2340 Peel Street, maximum potential, on and off the field! Tamworth

Page 68 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Northern Inland Football (NIF) is one of seven Member Zones within the State boundaries of Northern NSW Football (NNSWF).

It is, geographically, the largest zone in NNSWF covering an area from Quirindi in the south, up to Tenterfield in the north and out west to Coonabarabran, Moree and Lightning Ridge.

The NIF zone was formed in 2005 with the amalgamation of the North West Soccer Association and the New England Soccer Association.

E: generalmanager@northerninlandfootba PO Box 1141 Julia Farina NIF has a strong membership that includes some 39 Clubs or Northern Inland 468-472 Peel 02 6766 6335 ll.com.au TAMWORTH General Associations, 4 branches of Referees Associations and a player base of Football Street, Tamworth 0437 532 216 W: http://www.northerninlandfootball.com. NSW 2340 Manager approximately 5500 registered players. au

Junior competitions are conducted across the region in all of the major centres involving around 4500 junior players aged 5 to 18 yrs. The Armidale and Tamworth Associations conduct the largest junior competitions in all age divisions, both non-competitive and competitive.

The senior player ranks are currently steady with player numbers at 850. The commencement of Senior Women's, Over 35's and increased player retention from juniors through to senior ranks has seen a steady increase in senior numbers over the last 5 years. c/- 10 Minnamurra Garry Walsh As the oldest provincial rugby body in the southern hemisphere, our Crescent E: [email protected] NSW Rugby Union Development 0439 621 106 mission is to protect the unique values of our global game and ensure its TAMWORTH W: http://www.nswrugby.com.au Manager growth and success in NSW, from the bush to the beach. NSW 2340 We look forward to welcoming new and existing Club families. 0457 045 467 96 Jenkins Street Nundle Amateur Nundle Swimming Lyn Ryan - NUNDLE NSW Susi Bell E: [email protected] The key mission for our Club is to give children in our community and Swimming Club Pool Secretary 02 2340 surrounds easy access to Training and Learn to Swim facilities in a fun 6769 3119 and safe environment. The Nundle Pony Club meets on the 1st Sunday of every month with riding instruction for members aged as young as two to 25 years. c/- Jane

Falkenmire Site Address: Jane The Club hosts an annual One Day Event in the Easter school holidays 264 King George 02 6766 4332 Nundle Pony Club 44 Taylors Lane, Falkenmire E: [email protected] and gymkhana the following day. Avenue 0439 253 749 Nundle Club Secretary TAMWORTH Pony Club Camp is a popular week in the September school holidays NSW 2340 with tuition by club and guest instructors in many equestrian disciplines for Pony Club members. PO Box 491 Oxley Bowling Club 158-168 Piper TAMWORTH 02 6766 3449 E: [email protected] Ltd Street, Tamworth NSW 2340

Page 69 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Oxley Vale Attunga Football Club is based in Tamworth.

West Diggers PO Box 3 Our aim is to provide the opportunity to play football to as many local Oxley Vale Attunga Club, Kable Chris Fenton E: [email protected] TAMWORTH children as possible. Football Club Avenue, President W: http://ovafc.com/ NSW 2340 Tamworth We have a Reserve Grade and First Grade team in our Senior Premier League. OzFish Unlimited is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping millions of Aussie recreational fishers take control of the health of their rivers, lakes and estuaries and shore up the future of the sport they love. OzFish Unlimited partners with fishers and the broader community to invest time and money into the protection and restoration of our waterways, counteracting decades of degradation.

WHAT WE DO

5/15 Vera Street E: [email protected] OzFish Unlimited Tamworth Anne Michie - Work with fishers to make local fishing grounds healthy, vibrant and TAMWORTH 0432 258 983 W: http://ozfish.org.au/ozfish-northwest- Northwest Chapter Riverbank President more productive NSW 2340 nsw-chapter/ - Share ideas on how to improve, restore and protect fish habitat - Seek grants and support for hands-on habitat restoration - Provide events, resources, education and research that support fishing groups to achieve local outcomes.

MISSION

To help every Australian recreational fisher become a proud contributor to a better fishing future. West Tamworth Peel Schools Rugby 49 Warwick Road Leagues Club, Leith Holding League Football TAMWORTH 0448 796 788 E: [email protected] Phillip Street, Secretary Carnival NSW 2340 Tamworth PO Box 3219 E: [email protected] Peel Valley Team Penning Association conducts Arena Sorting and Peel Valley Team WEST Jason Taylor 0427 664 964 W: http://www.peelvalleyteampenning.com Team Penning days throughout the calendar year. A family friendly club Penning Association TAMWORTH President / catering for all levels from Junior to Youth to Open. NSW 2340

Page 70 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Our club consists of six men's grades; Under 14's, Under 16's, Colts Reserve Grade and First Grade along with four women's rugby teams; Under 14's, Under 16's; Under 18's and Opens.

Pirates Rugby Club is well known across the zone as a family club with activities provided for children at each home game as well as the ground being a child friendly place where Mums and Dads can enjoy their Rugby knowing that their children are being entertained and are safe. PO Box 52 Ken Chillingworth Pirates Rugby Union Tom Cutcliffe E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Oval, Kent Street, 0408 652 270 Football Club President W: http://www.piratesrfctamworth.org.au/ We have excellent canteen and clubhouse facilities as well as a large NSW 2340 Tamworth covered area to get out of the weather. In addition to this, 2010 saw the addition of corporate boxes on the roof of the Clubhouse. These boxes are air conditioned, have video facilities and are fully catered.

We continue to grow and are looking forward to many successful years ahead.

Pirates are proud to be affiliated with Pirates Westview Netball Club. The Riding for the Disabled Association NSW Tamworth Centre is situated on the corner of Marius Street and Manilla Road.

Our 10 faithful horses are kept on the grounds and are cared for by volunteers.

Our centre operates on Thursdays during school terms and is run by a number of volunteers assisted by the generosity of one Tamworth high school. Riding for the RDA Riding 7 Myndee Avenue Disabled Association Grounds, 43 Our clients aged from 5 years up to adults in their 60's. They all have HILLVUE NSW 0455 617 733 E: [email protected] (NSW) Tamworth Marius Street, very individual needs with the majority of them participating in horse 2340 Centre Tamworth riding whilst some adults groom the horses. We also have a cart and sulky and sometimes harness rides.

Some of our clients are given individual lessons in the arena. Riders undertake activities according to their individual ability.

Morning tea and lunch are provided each Thursday by our wonderful catering ladies in a building located on the grounds, called 'The Lodge'. Our monthly meetings are also held at 'The Lodge' on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Page 71 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information South Bowlo - as we are affectionately referred to by locals - is a family friendly Club with modern, comfortable lounge and bar. Café open 7 days. Chinese Restaurant. Gaming, TAB and Keno facilities, a purpose PO Box 5034 built function room, courtesy bus and bowling greens for the serious and 11-23 Margaret E: [email protected] South Tamworth SOUTH the social bowler. Street, Tamworth 02 6765 5766 W: http://www.southbowlotamworth.com.a Bowling Club TAMWORTH South u/ NSW 2340 South Bowlo has a vibrant calendar of regular activities and special events all year round and boasts a superb line up each year at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January and Hats Off to Country each year in July. Since its formation in 1993, the Club has successfully conducted many rides, social, 40km, 80km, 160km State Rides and hosted in 2010 the Tom Quilty 160km ride.

4 Reservoir Road E: [email protected] We are proud supporters of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, holding Tamworth & District Jessica Taylor MANILLA NSW 02 6785 0058 W: http://www.tamworthanddistrictenduran rides to raise money. Endurance Club Treasurer 2346 ceclub.org/ Our ride base is held at Manilla Showground which offers shady camp sites with plenty of powered sites, water, stables and yards within walking distance to Manilla's main street, shops and clubs. Our other ride base at the property "Oakhampton" which also has great amenities. Tamworth & District Minor League provides a safe and enjoyable sport for Rugby League players from 5 years of age. Players from 5 years to 8 years learn to participate in a team sport, where they are encouraged to enjoy the outing. Pressure to win or be the best team is not encouraged. West Tamworth 0429 999 453 PO Box 78 It should be a friendly rivalry, where winning is not the objective, Tamworth & District League Club, Neil Constable Jim Lupton - TAMWORTH E: [email protected] "participating" is the main objective. Minor League Phillip Street, President Secretary 02 NSW 2340 Tamworth 6765 2345 From the age of 13 to 15 years the players have progressed to being able to have a competitive competition, where team participation and skills are taught. Competitions are played on a weekly basis and all games are played at Minor League Park. The Tamworth & Peel Valley Rifle Club range is a privately owned property leased by the club committee. The range is a working property TPVRC Range, and as such is not available at all other times than those set down in the PO Box 3298 Tamworth & Peel Loomberah, David Gulliford E: [email protected] program. The program is subject to change at short notice given the TAMWORTH 0429 609 519 Valley Rifle Club Saturdays from Secretary W: http://www.tpvrc.com availability of trained staff to run the range in a safe environment. NSW 2340 12.30 Our program includes competition practice days, competition days and working bees to maintain the range.

Page 72 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Almost anyone of any age can learn to fly model aircraft which need to be flown in designated areas, with the pilots needing insurance to ensure the protection of all involved. With our approved instructors, we 24 McDonald look forward to assisting beginners into model aircraft flying. Whether Tamworth Area Radio Crescent Larry Hoskins 02 6767 0315 E: N/A your interest lay in internal combustion or electric propulsion, we are Model Aircraft Club TAMWORTH President 0417 463 484 W: http://www.tarmac.org.au here to help! (TARMAC) NSW 2340 Meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at The Services Club, Marius Street, Tamworth at 7:30pm and invite all who are interested to attend. Little Athletics NSW aspires to provide the community with recreational Tamworth Athletic PO Box S031 athletics activities that contribute to the healthy development of our Tamworth Athletics Centre Adam Jolliffe SOUTH E: [email protected] children. Such activities will promote: - Fun, fitness, the development of and Little Athletics Clubhouse, Greg Coaching and 0408 707 377 TAMWORTH W: http://www.tamworthlac.org.au/ skills, the building of character and self-esteem. The fostering of good Club Norman Drive, Development NSW 2340 sportsmanship, in a safe, positive, family-friendly and inclusive Tamworth environment. In weekly sessions kids explore the world of AFL, building football skills and playing in a safe and super fun setting. And because we believe every child should have the opportunity to grow-up healthy and strong, 6 Bluebell Way No. 1 Oval, Kable Charlie Coote you'll find Auskick is one of the most competitively priced sport programs Tamworth Auskick MOORE CREEK Avenue, 0428 605 360 E: [email protected] Coordinator available in most communities. NSW 2340 Tamworth

Join thousands of kids all over the country who pull on their runners each week to play with new and old friends at Auskick. 26 Prentice Tamworth AUSSI E: [email protected] Masters Swimming is all about promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle in a Avenue Richard Masters Swimming 0412 634 406 W: http://www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.a fun and supportive way. You don't have to be a superstar swimmer, it's TAMWORTH Williams Inc u/ about staying in shape and meeting like-minded fitness buddies. NSW 2340 West Tamworth PO Box 1044 E: [email protected] Tamworth Baseball League Club, Tamworth Baseball Inc (TBI) is working our region's baseball clubs to TAMWORTH Leonie Stein 0402 078 761 W: http://www.facebook.com/BaseballTam Association Phillip Street, ensure we have a viable and strong Tamworth Baseball Association. NSW 2340 worthNSW/ Tamworth PO Box 5023 Tamworth Sports Tamworth Basketball SOUTH Dome, 7-9 Jack Peter McDonald E: [email protected] 02 6762 2986 Association TAMWORTH Smyth Drive, Administrator W: http://www.tamworthbasketball.com.au NSW 2340 Tamworth Tamworth Birdwatchers Inc have social meetings held at 7:30pm on the 4th Thursday of each month from February to November inclusive.

PO Box 2091 Tamworth Bridge We hold monthly outings, usually the Saturday following the Social Tamworth Bruce Terrill 02 6760 9894 E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Club, 7 Hilton Meeting, please confirm your attendance with the delegated Leader. Birdwatchers Inc President 0428 609 894 W: http://www.tamworthbirdwatchers.com NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth Usually meet at the car park behind the Tamworth Community Centre in Darling Street, ready to leave at 8:00am or 9:00am depending on the destination and time of year. Bring morning tea, lunch, folding chair, notebook and pencil, hat and binoculars.

Page 73 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information "A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body" is the motto of all BJP Physie clubs. PO Box 5093 St Patrick's Hall, Physie is a fusion of dance and sport performed to a soundtrack of fun Tamworth BJP Physie SOUTH Jenny Murray 02 6765 6446 E: [email protected] Denison Street, upbeat pop music and is designed to increase flexibility, strength and Club TAMWORTH President 0414 806 269 W: http://tamworthphysie.com Tamworth fitness. BJP Physie fuses together dance styles such as jazz, ballet, hip- NSW 2340 hop, contemporary, aerobic dance and even yoga! Tamworth Bridge Club is situated in South Tamworth with plenty of easy 7 Hilton Street 02 6765 4047 E: [email protected] parking on the grounds. 7 Hilton Street, Frank Gooley Tamworth Bridge Club TAMWORTH Clubhouse 02 W: http://www.tamworth.bridgeaustralia.or Tamworth President NSW 2340 6762 7687 g/ Sessions are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 12:30pm. PO Box 5110 118 Goonoo E: [email protected] SOUTH Brett and Arna Tamworth Bunkhouse is home to the Tamworth Squash Competition. Tamworth Bunkhouse Goonoo Road, 0414 361 924 W: http://www.tamworthbunkhouse.com.a TAMWORTH Jarrett Details are available on the website. Tamworth u/ NSW 2340 The Tamworth Bushwalking and Canoe Club (TBCC) brings people together to enjoy the Australian bush. All office bearers and trip leaders Tamworth 0425 361 417 are volunteers. We plan walks at our monthly meetings, held on the first Tamworth PO Box 1651 E: [email protected] Croquet Club, Chris Grzazek Kerry Lowe - Wednesday of each month. Bushwalking and TAMWORTH W: http://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/tam Fitzroy Street, Secretary President 02 Canoe Club NSW 2340 worth/ Tamworth 6765 3774 We participate in a range of activities, ranging from easy half-day walks suitable for anyone to more challenging day walks. We also go camping, canoeing, caving and orienteering. Tamworth City BMX Club is a small family orientated club that can boast 4 National top 10 Australian riders, and 4 NSW top 3 rider's respectfully. PO Box 716 Tamworth City BMX 3 Marius Street, E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 0434 009 089 Club Inc Tamworth W: http://www.bmxnsw.com.au/tamworth With our member base now growing in our little club and also the talent NSW 2340 pool that has started to shine both young and old, we're sure that this list will grow very quickly in coming years. Tamworth City Bowling Club is conveniently located next to ANZAC Park near the centre of town.

Whether you live locally or visiting our town come and enjoy all that a thriving regional community has to offer. Drop in to see us and relax with PO Box 108 Cnr Napier and friends you haven't even met yet! Tamworth City Greg Harris E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Brisbane Streets, 02 6766 2804 Bowling Club Secretary W: http://www.tcbc.com.au NSW 2340 Tamworth Why not come and join us for some fun playing bowls on our quality bowling greens. We have a range of bowling options for the experienced competitive bowler or occasional player or first-timers - simply come along and play socially with our members on Tuesday and Friday mornings as well as Sunday afternoons. Barefoot bowls is a delightful way to have fun with friends - simply contact the Club for more details. Tamworth City Swimming Club is a family orientated swimming club that Olympic Pool PO Box 1326 Nicolas Monet focuses on the development of our swimmers while promoting healthy Tamworth City Clubhouse, Kable E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Secretary / 0434 805 957 exercise, water safety and fun. Our mission is to provide a fun Swimming Club Inc. Avenue, W: http://www.tamworth.swimming.org.au NSW 2340 Coach environment that develops and encourages a love for swimming Tamworth regardless of age and ability. Page 74 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Clay Target Shooting is a sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

PO Box 793 Tamworth Clay Target Loomberah Road, 0427 466 622 There are different disciplines to try which include: Trap, Skeet, ISSF TAMWORTH E: [email protected] Club Loomberah 0428 491 930 and Sporting Clays. Each discipline varies in its approach and delivery NSW 2340 of targets to give a choice and different experience with Clay Target Shooting. Croquet is a game that can be played by people from 9 to 90 years young. It can be played equally well by men and women and provides moderate levels of physical exercise with a fair amount of mental stimulation. It has been recommended by the American Heart PO Box 1524 Association for its cardiovascular benefits. Tamworth Croquet Fitzroy Street, Steven Harden 02 6762 1693 E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Club Tamworth Secretary 0481 318 522 W: http://www.croquet-nsw.org/ NSW 2340 Each of the Croquet codes, Association, Golf, Ricochet and Gateball, involve skill in hitting a ball, running hoops and developing tactics to outwit the opposition. Croquet can be a 'no holds barred' battle on grass, as each team attempts to 'win' more hoops than their opponent - but in a very civilized way. Tamworth Cycle Club is an active, welcoming and progressive sporting club where cyclists of all ages and abilities can participate and enjoy events, as well as develop and improve their skills. We are very proud of our achievements and the hard work of the many volunteers connected PO Box 1851 with the club. Tamworth Cycle Club Min McDonald E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Inc President W: http://www.tamworthcycleclub.org.au NSW 2340 We welcome new members to the Club. Join us for our regular social rides, weekly criterium races during the summer months, and weekly road races during the winter. The Club also plans and hosts a number of major annual events that attract local and regional cyclists and those from further afield. So why not join the fun! Tamworth District Cricket Association is the body that controls all senior PO Box 1900 Ben Tamworth District Carter Street, 02 6762 6142 E: [email protected] cricket in the Tamworth region. It includes six local clubs; Bective East, TAMWORTH Middlebrook Cricket Association Tamworth 0429 779 621 W: http://www.tdca.nsw.cricket.com.au City United, North Tamworth, Old Boys, South Tamworth and West NSW 2340 President Tamworth and two representative teams. Tamworth District PO Box 1408 Tamworth Tri-Colours is a Junior Rugby Union Club for Under 6's, 8's, Junior Rugby Union TAMWORTH Leonie Phillips 0413 658 138 E: [email protected] 10's, 12's and 14's. Tri-Colours are supported by two senior teams in Club NSW 2340 Tamworth - Magpies and Pirates.

Page 75 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Tamworth & District Water Polo's vision is to grow water polo through contributions of all members with fun, inclusive participation.

We have a committed team of volunteers who support the club and make it a welcoming, family orientated environment. PO Box 5324 Tamworth District SOUTH 02 6765 4684 Water Polo Gail Salter E: [email protected] We practice good governance and endeavour to apply a professional TAMWORTH 0411 425 224 Association standard in all our communications and operations. NSW 2340

Our core values are safety, enjoyment and integrity.

Tamworth Water Polo making a splash; creating pathways, enabling dreams. Tamworth Drag PO Box 1383 Matt Edwards Racing Association TAMWORTH 0407 627 782 E: [email protected] President Inc NSW 2340 PO Box 3130 The Tamworth Dressage Club has progressed over the years to be Tamworth Dressage WEST Allissia Curry E: [email protected] considered one of the premier dressage clubs servicing members from 02 6760 7924 Club TAMWORTH President W: http://www.tamworthdressageclub.com the north west region of NSW. Our club grounds at Moonbi have two NSW 2340 sand arenas, a club house and other shared facilities. PO Box 206 Tamworth Field Attunga State E: [email protected] Tamworth Field Archers is a 3DAAA affiliated club, offering 3D and TAMWORTH 0401 269 274 Archers Forest W: http://www.tfarchers.com/ paper target the second Saturday and Sunday of the month. NSW 2340 E: [email protected]. 88 The Grange Tamworth FC was formed in 2008 and now fields teams in all junior age Tamworth Football au TAMWORTH 0417 205 430 groups from Under 5's to 16's, as well as Premier League Men and Club W: http://www.tamworthdistrictfootball.spo NSW 2340 Open Women's. rtingpulse.net Open 7 days a week, the Tamworth Golf Club boasts a stunning 18 hold golf course. With a spacious clubhouse, bar, function room, kids play PO Box 3086 02 6765 9393 Mahony Avenue, E: [email protected] area and The View Café Restaurant offering picturesque views Tamworth Golf Club TAMWORTH Pro Shop: 02 Tamworth W: http://tamworthgolfclub.com.au/ overlooking the course, the club is suitable for any event. NSW 2340 6765 9980

New members and social members are always welcome. Tamworth Gymnastics Club was formed as an incorporated association some 20 years ago. Our current facility located at the Regional Sports Centre has a fully set gym with Olympic standard equipment including a 28 Windhover fully sprung floor, three sets of bars, four beams, in-ground pit, 12m Tamworth Gymnastics Crescent Tamworth Jan McGinnity 02 6762 0248 E: [email protected] tumbling trampoline and 24.5m run to a vaulting area. Club TAMWORTH Gymnastic Club Secretary 419217157 W: http://tamworthgymnasticsclub.com.au/ NSW 2340 The club has had many proud moments and has had many girls selected to represent NSW at National Events and Border Challenges against Queensland and also has won many Regional, Country, State and National medals and trophies.

Page 76 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Tamworth Hockey provides a safe and family orientated sport for people Hockey PO Box 5249 of all ages. Clubhouse, Tamworth Hockey SOUTH Sue Maher 02 6762 3719 E: [email protected] Tamworth Association Inc TAMWORTH Secretary 0429 139 577 W: http://www.tamworthhockey.com Tamworth Hockey has around 1200 members, being one of the largest Regional Sporting NSW 2340 sports in Tamworth. Our facilities are international quality, as are many Complex of our players. Locked Bag 9783 Tamworth Base Tamworth E: HNELHD- NEMSC NSW Hospital, Dean 02 6767 8330 Hydrotherapy Pool Administration [email protected] 2348 Street, Tamworth PO Box 4115 Sharmayne Tamworth TIE is a not for profit group that is committed to bringing International NEMINGHA NSW Spencer 0414 577 273 E: [email protected] International Eventing Eventing to Northern NSW. 2340 President The Capital of Country Racing - The Historic Tamworth Jockey Club

Complete with manicured lawns, rose gardens, historic grandstand and our brand new superbly appointed function centre, the TJC provides the perfect backdrop for a multitude of events. Race meets are held PO Box 3328 Kay Jeffrey E: [email protected] regularly and the outstanding facilities are constantly in demand for Tamworth Jockey WEST Britten Road, 02 6765 9387 General W: http://www.tamworthjockeyclub.com.au weddings, bridal expos and all types of functions and events. Club TAMWORTH Tamworth 0407 211 164 Manager / NSW 2340 In addition to hosting a variety of events throughout the year, the Tamworth Jockey Club is home to 130 racehorses who utilise the comprehensive facilities on a full time basis. The club has five tracks; a trotting track, dirt track, cinders track and two grass tracks; the B grass and the course proper which see over 150 horses worked each morning. Tamworth Junior Oztag is for Primary and Secondary students. Katrina Davis 30 Flagstaff Road Tamworth Junior Junior Oztag TAMWORTH 0421 019 462 E: [email protected] MiNi TaG is a 7 week program commencing with skills development. Oztag Development NSW 2340 Each week after the clinic, players will 'play' a game with guidance from Officer a referee and a Parent coach. The Tamworth Kangaroos play in the AFL North-West NSW competition and compete against Armidale, Gunnedah, , Moree, Narrabri and Tamworth Kangaroos PO Box 41 Tamworth Hotel, Craig Abbott E: [email protected] their cross town rivals, the Tamworth Swans. They are fortunate enough Australian Football TAMWORTH Marius Street, 0488 240 523 President W: http://www.tkafc.com.au to boast a Men's team, Women's team and a Juniors team. Club NSW 2340 Tamworth

Find us on Facebook @TamworthKangaroosAFC Oakburn Park The Tamworth Kart Racing Club is based at a Motor Sports Complex Speedway, located on the outskirts of Tamworth at Oakburn Park. PO Box 214 Corner of Bowlers Tamworth Kart Racing Ben Ward E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Lane & Oxley 0427 161 021 Club Secretary W: http://www.tamworthkartclub.com.au The track itself is a 760-metre bitumen circuit, with driving in an anti- NSW 2340 Highway clockwise direction and a grid capacity of 32 karts. The track is free- (Gunnedah flowing with a fast straight. Road), Tamworth

Page 77 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Open 5 nights per week, teaching high level self defence, fitness, 74 Belmore Street strength training. Has a good variety of males and females training Tamworth Kyokushin 74 Belmore Mark Tyson E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 0408 806 277 together with many competitors competing at State and National level. Karate Street, Tamworth Branch Chief W: http://www.shihantyson.com/ NSW 2340 Trained by Shihan Mark Tyson, 5th dan with 36 years teaching experience in Martial Arts Instruction. We look forward to another year of friendship and good golf. The Lady Golfers have a very active golfing season which runs from mid-February to December. The Pro Shop runs Ladies competitions during the summer months. 02 6765 4178 or 0418 654 Visitors are always welcome and the Pro Shop can assist with entries. 468 PO Box 3157 Captain - E: [email protected] Ladies Competition Days Tamworth Ladies WEST Lynne Collier Carey W: http://tamworthgolfclub.com.au/golf/ladi Monday, Friday - Vets 9 holes Golfers TAMWORTH President Larkworthy es/ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 18 holes & 9 holes NSW 2340 Phone: 02 Sunday - Medley event 6765 6599 or 0418 665 326 If you are interested in joining our Club, you are welcome to talk to our New Member Coordinators who are the President and Captain. They will help you book a tee time, check the local rules, enter scores in the computer, clarify anything in the Programme of Events book, and they love to answer questions. Everyone is welcome - from ages 6 and up. PO Box 3050 1428 Oxley 0418 659 529 E: [email protected] Tamworth Motor WEST Highway, Jo Slade 0428 103 196 W: http://www.tamworthmotorcycleclub.or Club Days Cycle Club TAMWORTH Wallamore - Paul Slade g/ Practise day - 1st Saturday of the month NSW 2340 Race day - every 3rd Saturday of the month Come and enjoy the Tamworth Mountain Bike Park 24/7. c/- 55 Banjo's Tamworth Mountain Circuit 194 Forest Road, Jeff Benson E: [email protected] It's free, fun and healthy entertainment. The park is well equipped to 0408 279 522 Bike Club (TAMMTB) TAMWORTH Tamworth Treasurer W: http://www.tammtb.asn.au/ cater for the whole family with a playground, kids tracks and MTB tracks NSW 2340 ranging from beginner to advanced. Or come and enjoy the peace and quiet while taking a stroll on the Cultural Walking Track. Tamworth Sports PO Box 136 E: [email protected] Tamworth Netball Association is based at the Tamworth Sports Dome. Tamworth Netball Dome, 7-9 Jack TAMWORTH 02 6765 9542 W: http://www.tamworthna.nsw.netball.co There are competitions held every Monday and Thursday evenings Association Smyth Drive, NSW 2340 m.au during school terms, as well as the Saturday Winter competition. Tamworth 17 Warramunga Tamworth New-England Goalball Inc was established to assist and Tamworth New- Avenue Louise Carriage E: [email protected] provide a sport for our Regional Community who are vision impaired to 0448 938 981 England Goalball Inc TAMWORTH Director om play side by side with their sighted friends, families and competitors. NSW 2340 Goalball participants play on an equal level which allows inclusiveness.

Page 78 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Get tagged…you'll love it! Fun for all the family Great prizes Stay fit PO Box 11006 6 Telfer Road, Referees provided Tamworth Oztag Pam Potts 02 6762 0843 E: [email protected] KINGSWOOD Kingswood Socialise and meet people Association Inc. Co-ordinator 0417 650 776 W: http://www.tamworthoztag.com NSW 2340 Estate, Tamworth Representative opportunities

Men's/Women's - Monday nights Mixed - Wednesday nights Over 30's Men's - Thursday nights Tamworth Pastoral & PO Box 7111 Office Only: 22 Brett Nies 02 6765 9381 E: [email protected] Our Annual Show is held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Agricultural NEMSC NSW Showground President 0447 601 049 W: http://www.tamworthshow.com.au Centre which is a state of the art facility located in Tamworth. Association 2348 Road, Tamworth The Tamworth Pistol Club has six outdoor ranges and an indoor air pistol/rifle range. PO Box 27 328 Daruka Road, John Taylor 02 6766 1515 E: [email protected] Tamworth Pistol Club TAMWORTH Competition Matches, Sundays from 9:00am and Wednesdays from Tamworth Secretary 0427 004 462 W: http://www.tamworthpistolclub.com/ NSW 2340 4:00pm.

All Ranges available 9:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days. PO Box 170 ‘Rugby Park', The Tamworth Rugby Union Sporting Club plays three men's teams and Tamworth Rugby Mitch Hanlon TAMWORTH Marius Street, 0429 669 059 E: [email protected] one women's team in the New England Rugby Union. The club is based Union Sporting Club President NSW 2340 Tamworth at Rugby Park, Marius Street, Tamworth. PO Box 1102 Riverside Softball Tamworth Softball TAMWORTH Clubhouse, Carter 0429 687 435 E: [email protected] Association President NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth Why choose Tamworth Sporting Car Club? PO Box 115 Tamworth Sporting David Rogers 02 6765 4277 E: [email protected] - Our membership is growing TAMWORTH Car Club President 0419 441 164 W: http://tamworthscc.com.au/ - Enjoy a community of like-minded enthusiasts NSW 2340 - Passionate about having a good time Tamworth Swans 31 Church Street Joshua E: [email protected] Australian Football TAMWORTH McKenzie 0414 954 940 W: http://www.tamworthswans.com Club NSW 2340 President PO Box 876 Club House , Gipp Tamworth Touch Association offers Touch Football to the local sporting Tamworth Touch Kim Coe TAMWORTH Street Playing 0408 688 477 E: [email protected] community throughout Summer and Winter for all ages from Nippers Association Administrator NSW 2340 Fields, Tamworth through to Seniors. Tamworth Triathlon Club holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday PO Box 1121 Wests League Tamworth Triathlon Warren Ansell E: [email protected] of each month. TAMWORTH Club, Phillip 02 6766 3911 Club Inc. President W: http://www.tamworthtriclub.org.au NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth All are welcome to attend, so please come!

Page 79 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Sports and Recreation Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information The Courts @ East is a not for profit club run by Wests Entertainment PO Box 126 Cnr Napier & Group. E: [email protected] The Courts @ East TAMWORTH Roderick Streets, 02 6766 2070 W: http://wtlc.com.au/the-courts-east/ NSW 2340 Tamworth For tennis related enquiries contact Jarrod Campbell at Northwest Tennis Academy 0421 287 004. c/- Upper Horton Sports Club Upper Horton Cricket Cobbadah Street Nick Kelly 0429 440 566 E: [email protected] Club UPPER HORTON NSW 2347 c/- Upper Horton Sports Club Upper Horton Rodeo Cobbadah Street S Steiger 02 6783 2238 Committee HORTON Secretary 0428 822 238 VALLEY NSW 2347 133 Dewhurst Trading Hours Bruce Grogan E: N/A Werris Creek Golf Street Wednesday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Secretary/Treas 02 6768 7165 W: http://www.facebook.com/werriscreekg Club WERRIS CREEK Friday: 4:00pm - late urer olfclub/ NSW 2341 Sunday: 10:30am - 6:00pm Social Bowls at West Tamworth - all bowlers welcome. Call us to put your name down!

The warmer months offer a great opportunity for a barefoot bowls function. Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Work Functions, are all PO Box 3042 West Tamworth E: [email protected] great events to incorporate barefoot bowls. WEST Belmore Street, Warren Williams Sports and Bowling 02 6765 8205 W: http://www.westtamworthbowlingclub.b TAMWORTH Tamworth Secretary Club owls.com,.au There are options to use our BBQ area and self-cater as well as NSW 2340 possibilities for Finger Food and Bowls or a Restaurant Meal and Bowls.

Bowls are provided by the club and some brief assistance from one of our club members/bowlers to get you started if you have some people in your group who have never played before. West Tamworth Tennis Club can offer you: - social tennis PO Box W10 Belmore Park, - competitive tennis West Tamworth Kathy Starr W: http://www.facebook.com/WestTamwor TAMWORTH Gidley Street, 02 6765 8214 - tennis coaching Tennis Club Secretary thTC/ NSW 2340 West Tamworth - court hire - membership - BBQ area PO Box 3042 West Tamworth E: [email protected] WEST Belmore Street, Heather King Women's Bowling 02 6765 4864 W: http://www.westtamworthbowlingclub.b TAMWORTH Tamworth Secretary Club owls.com,.au NSW 2340

Page 80 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Support Groups Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Family members have the opportunity Side Entrance of 49 Annie Street to learn from the experiences of others who have faced similar problems. Al-Anon Family Baptist Church, Al-Anon Family E: [email protected] WICKHAM NSW 1300 252 666 Groups 184 Hillvue Road, Groups W: http://www.alanon.org.au 2293 Al-Anon meetings held: Tamworth Every Tuesday at 1:00pm Side Entrance of Baptist Church, 184 Hillvue Road, Tamworth Alcoholics Anonymous is an organisation set up to directly help alcoholics.

Going to an AA meeting is simple. You can find where and when there is a meeting convenient for you and you just turn up. That's it. There's no signing in, no money to pay, no appointment to make. There are no PO Box 343 Various locations - Alcoholics E: [email protected] intrusive questions, no obligations. Your privacy and anonymity will be TAMWORTH see website or call 1300 222 222 Anonymous W: http://www.aameetings.org.au respected. You'll never be met with a demand to come back to any NSW 2340 for details meeting or indeed to AA. You can go to different meetings as often or as little as you wish.

Many of us had no idea what to expect of our first meeting. For some of us the idea was quite scary, so we were greatly relieved to find that our fears were groundless. AA meetings are relaxed, friendly and open. Arthritis NSW, incorporating Osteoporosis NSW, is a non-government C/- Locked Bag Tamworth Arthritis Foundation of health charity that seeks to improve your quality of life of those affected 2216 Community NSW Tamworth Marina 0403 759 148 E: [email protected] by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. We rely on the NORTH RYDE Centre, Darling Branch generosity of people to help us improve the lives of people in the NSW NSW 2113 Street, Tamworth community. Our group offers information and support to families. Come along and meet new friends, chat with mothers who have 'been there' and connect Australian 84 West Stephanie with trained breastfeeding volunteers. We hold regular fortnightly Breastfeeding Caragnoo Road E: [email protected] Hetherington 0439 498 402 meetings as well as other community events. Association - MOONBI NSW W: http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au Group Leader Tamworth Group 2353 Tamworth Group also oversees coordination of the Gunnedah Sub- Group, which meets monthly. "Erindale", 59 Australian Red Cross Doring Lane Jan Gallagher 02 6785 2494 Society Manilla RSL Club, Manilla E: [email protected] MANILLA NSW President 1800 733 276 Branch 2346 Andy's Barraba Cancer PO Box 140 Guesthouse, Helen Kelly Patients Fundraising BARRABA NSW 02 6782 1646 Queen Street, Secretary Group 2347 Barraba PO Box 144 Barraba Day Care Gotha Street, Wendy Taylor E: [email protected]. BARRABA NSW 02 6782 2563 Centre Barraba Co-ordinator au 2347

Page 81 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Support Groups Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Po Box 33 Barraba RSL Sub Barraba RSL Jim Simons BARRABA NSW 02 6782 7334 Branch Club, Barraba President 2347 150 Jump Up "Morning Star"' Barraba RSL Road Helen Birt 150 Jump Up 02 6782 1857 E: [email protected] Women's Auxiliary BARRABA NSW Secretary Road, Barraba 2347 6 Darling Street Michael Herden Billabong is a community that is safe for everyone; a place to embrace Billabong Clubhouse E: [email protected] TAMWORTH Operations 02 6766 9960 your strengths and to build new skills. We value the unique experiences Inc W: http://www.billabongclubhouse.org.au NSW 2340 Manager that each person contributes to our inclusive and vibrant environment. PO Box 2071 E: [email protected] Blue Angel The Blue Angels Foundation is a local charity founded to support families TAMWORTH 02 6766 4281 W: http://www.facebook.com/blueangelsfo Foundation Inc affected by cancer. NSW 2340 undation/ Camp Quality believes every Australian child impacted by cancer - be that their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of someone they love - should have every opportunity to thrive. We do this by providing innovative programs and services to develop life skills and strengthen the wellbeing of children aged 0-13 growing up with cancer, and their families. PO Box 1115 Suite D, Level 1,

Camp Quality COFFS 144-148 West E: [email protected] 02 6651 4486 We are there for children and their families from the first experience of Northern NSW HARBOUR NSW High Street, Coffs W: http://www.campquality.org.au cancer through every stage, from treatment to remission and in the case 2450 Harbour of bereavement - in hospital, at home, at school and away from it all. Our belief in the proven principles of positive psychology forms the foundations of everything we do. We believe laughter is the best medicine. Laughter and optimism are essential to help our kids and their families not only cope, but thrive. Can Assist is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of where PO Box 3543 Robyn they live, have access to cancer treatment and care. By providing Longyard Hotel, WEST Fitzgerald 02 6765 6682 E: [email protected] accommodation, financial assistance and practical support to people from Can Assist The Ringers TAMWORTH Fundraising 0459 424 448 W: http://www.canassist.com.au/ rural and regional areas, we ensure that country people are given the Road, Tamworth NSW 2340 Coordinator same opportunities and treatment choices as those who live in city centres. We've been working in the local community since 2001 offering a range of Centacare New V Guy Kable support for individuals, families and the community. Centacare NENW PO Box 1811 England North West - Building, 201 1800 372 826 E: [email protected] has established a strong footprint in rural and remote communities within TAMWORTH Family Mental Health Marius Street, 02 6762 9200 W: http://www.centacarenenw.com.au/ our region, creating key relationships and networks with local agencies, NSW 2340 Support Services Tamworth health care and mental health care services, Elders and community leaders.

Page 82 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Support Groups Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Helping every Australian with a disability live their life to the full

Whether your need is supported residential care, self-managed services, or support for mental health issues, we can help you live a healthy and fulfilling life.

PO Box 487 Sharon Kachel Through our Disability Services program, you can learn new skills like Challenge Community 14 Patterson 02 6763 1871 TAMWORTH TTW E: [email protected] cooking or learning to drive, find accommodation and make new friends. Services Street, Tamworth 0428 953 354 NSW 2340 Coordinator Our Foster Care program has helped thousands of people with disabilities find loving homes with fully trained foster carers providing respite or full- time care.

If it's work you're looking for, we provide paid work for people with disabilities from garden maintenance, to packing and office work. “Killarney” Back The Compassionate Friends is a self-help organisation offering friendship Uniting Church Compassionate Kootingal Road Karen Vial 0427 922 714 E: [email protected] and understanding to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after Cottage, Marius Friends NEMINGHA NSW Leader 0427 922 714 W: http://www.tcfnsw.org.au/ the death of their child(ren) and fostering the physical and emotional Street, Tamworth 2340 health of bereaved parents and their surviving child(ren). PO Box 2403 The Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc is a non-profit benevolent Defence Special E: [email protected] NORTH IPSWICH 1800 037 674 volunteer organisation established to assist Navy, Army and Air Force Needs Support Group W: http://www.dsnsg.org.au QLD 4305 families with a family member with special needs. Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) believes that people with a disability have PO Box 814 Suite 3, Level 1, Disability Advocacy E: [email protected] the same rights (and responsibilities) as people who do not have a TAMWORTH 422-426 Peel 02 6766 4588 NSW W: http://www.da.org.au disability. DA's core purpose is to ensure that people with a disability NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth realise these rights in practice by advocating with and for them. As the leading provider of epilepsy support and information nationwide, Epilepsy Action Australia is here to provide the very best answers, care PO Box 879 Suite 8, 44-46 Epilepsy Action E: [email protected] and support to all those affected by this devastating disease. Whether EPPING NSW Oxford Street, 1300 374 537 Australia W: http://www.epilepsy.org.au you are a parent of a newly diagnosed child or an individual who lives 1710 Epping with the daily challenges of epilepsy, our quality services cover all the bases to help you feel confident and connected. 20 Terry Street Epilepsy Support Rae Hemmings TAMWORTH 02 6765 7639 Group Tamworth Contact Person NSW 2340 Nioka' is a dedicated palliative care ward that has served the Tamworth region for over 40 years.

Nioka delivers high quality palliative care and consistently receives Po Box 1130 St Andrews Hall, Heather Frankel 02 6765 8537 E: [email protected] heartfelt thanks from friends and family of patients who feel Nioka makes Friends Of Nioka Inc. TAMWORTH Marius Street, President 407908919 W: http://www.friendsofnioka.com.au/ this difficult time easier. NSW 2340 Tamworth

During the last 15 years, Nioka services have been enhanced by the dedicated support of a team of volunteers and friends. This volunteer support groups is now known as Friends of Nioka (FoN).

Page 83 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Support Groups Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information 108 Brisbane Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is the leading provider of Guide Dogs and Guide Dogs Street Orientation and E: [email protected] 02 6761 3152 orientation and mobility services that enable people with impaired vision NSW/ACT TAMWORTH Mobility W: http://www.guidedogs.com.au to get around their communities safely and independently. NSW 2340 Instructor We are a leading social purpose organisation working in more than 440 10 O'Connell communities across Australia. Our services currently support just over Pam Alley Street E: [email protected] 14,000 people living in their own homes or in residential houses that we Life Without Barriers Support 02 6767 3300 TAMWORTH W: http://www.lwb.org.au/ manage. We support children, young people and families, people with Coordinator NSW 2340 disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Mental Health Support 2 Milburn Road Crittenden Support group for carers of loved ones with mental health issues. 02 6766 4319 Group Tamworth & OXLEY VALE Cottage, 4 Darling E: [email protected] 0415 913 523 District NSW 2340 Street, Tamworth Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm. MS Connect: the gateway to living well with Multiple Sclerosis

We're here for you at every step of your multiple sclerosis journey. Our MS Connect service provides information, advice and links you in to E: [email protected] supports and services. We take your individual circumstances into MS Connect 1800 042 138 W: http://www.ms.org.au account - from the time of diagnosis and each day forward.

Our MS Connect service is for people living with the disease, family members, friends and carers. We also support health professionals providing care to people affected by multiple sclerosis. Multicultural Tamworth Inc.'s mission is to assist and support all people to 12 Bruce Street E: [email protected] fully participate in our community and to enjoy the diverse cultural Multicultural Juanita Doody TAMWORTH 0429 623 374 W: http://www.facebook.com/Multicultural- heritage of everyone who lives in our region. To connect newly arrived Tamworth Inc Secretary NSW 2340 Tamworth-Inc-550787801629457/ migrants to the correct services and help establish friendships with members of the local community. E: [email protected] New England North PO Box 237 2 Darling Street, W: http://www.familyreferralservice.com.a The New England North West FRS is here to listen to your needs and West Family Referral TAMWORTH 1800 597 589 Tamworth u/find-a-frs-near-you/new-england-north- support you to find the right services for you and your family. Service NSW 2340 west-frs Northern Settlement Services Ltd (NSS) is an entirely independent not for PO Box 819 Suite 10, 56-58 Northern Settlement E: [email protected] profit organisation providing a range of services in the areas of TAMWORTH Dowe Street, Project 02 6766 5070 Services W: http://www.nsservices.com.au settlement, aged care, youth and vulnerable families across the Hunter, NSW 2340 Tamworth Coordinator Central Coast and New England regions of NSW. The One Door team in Tamworth are experts in caring for others.

Looking after someone living with mental illness can certainly take its toll.

2/540 Peel Street E: [email protected] One Door Carer Services provides information, education, advocacy and One Door Tamworth TAMWORTH 0438 466 542 W: http://www.onedoor.org.au/ support through Family and Carer Mental Health Program (FCMHP). NSW 2340

One Door's Carer Advocates based in the Tamworth area can provide individual support services as well as education and training for carers and families of someone living with mental illness. Page 84 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Support Groups Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Parkinson's support group members can offer each other emotional and practical support. Getting together with other people who are facing 138 Woonooka Tamworth similar challenges allows everyone to share feelings, resources and Parkinson's Support Road Community Mike Donaghue 02 6769 5710 experiences. As well as providing benefits from the exchange of practical Group DARUKA NSW Centre, Darling President 0427 695 736 information, support groups also provide motivation and inspiration to 2340 Street, Tamworth help you deal positively with the changes to your lifestyle. They also give you a chance to meet new people, which helps to break down any feelings of isolation associated with the disease. Returned Services PO Box 15 The Manilla Sub Branch meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 25 Court Street, Ian Bignall League of Australia MANILLA NSW 0428 421 668 E: [email protected] 10:30am at The Manilla RSL & Ex-Servicemen's Club, 25 Court Street, Manilla Secretary Manilla Branch 2346 Manilla. At Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) we have an ethos of serving our 20 Murray Street Spinal Cord Injuries 02 6766 6422 E: [email protected] community and our motto is "We can help you with that" so we have TAMWORTH Australia (SCIA) 0427 257 471 W: http://scia.org.au/ refined our services to reflect the changing needs of our members and NSW 2340 the changing society we live in. PO Box 1043 72 Napier Street, E: [email protected] St John's Ambulance TAMWORTH Marg O'Connor 0409 307 782 At St John, we're passionate about saving lives through first aid. Tamworth W: http://www.stjohnnsw.com.au/ NSW 2340 We are a group supporting women recently diagnosed with breast E: [email protected] Tamworth & District cancer. W: http://www.bcna.org.au/support- Breast Cancer Diane Nash 0428 333 358 groups/tamworth-district-breast-cancer- Support Group We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11:00am. Our meetings support-group are held at the Cancer Council building, 218 Peel Street, Tamworth The Tamworth & District Prostate Cancer Support Group was formed in 2003 under the leadership of Dr John Trollor. The group is incorporated and is affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and The Cancer Council of NSW. Community

Tamworth & District PO Box 1663 Room, Tamworth Warren The group attempts to service Tamworth and the surrounding district Prostate Cancer TAMWORTH Cancer Council, 0429 414 816 E: [email protected] McDonald including Attunga, Bendemeer, Currabubula, Kootingal, Moonbi, Manilla, Support Group NSW 2340 218 Peel Street, Somerton, Werris Creek and Quirindi. Tamworth

We meet at 2:00pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month excluding January at Tamworth Cancer Council, Community Room, 218 Peel Street, Tamworth. Tamworth Support groups generally meet monthly at the Tamworth Community Tamworth Alzheimers Community Anna 02 6766 1394 Centre. They can be informal, social focus or be more structured with an Support Group Centre, Darling aim to educate and inform. Street, Tamworth The stroke support group aims to provide support to people and their PO Box 96 families, friends and carers who have been affected by stroke. Tamworth Stroke Michelle E: [email protected] TAMWORTH 1300 650 594 Recovery Club Sharkey W: http://www.strokensw.org.au NSW 2340 Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Tamworth Community Centre, Darling Street.

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Vietnam Veteran's TAMWORTH 02 6765 2832 E: [email protected] Secretary Social Group NSW 2340 Westpac Rescue PO Box 90 Barraba Bowling Vicki Irvine E: [email protected] Helicopter - Barraba BARRABA NSW 02 6764 9400 Club Chairperson W: http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au Support Group 2347 Westpac Rescue PO Box 8057 Information Gerry Chan E: [email protected] Helicopter - Hanging NUNDLE NSW 02 6764 9400 Centre Chairperson W: http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au Rock Support Group 2340 Westpac Rescue PO Box 69 Wayne Keel E: [email protected] Helicopter - Manilla MANILLA NSW 02 6764 9400 Chairperson W: http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au Support Group 2346 The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is here for our community. Proudly saving local lives every day. West Tamworth Westpac Rescue PO Box 3289 League Club, Bill Warburton E: [email protected] No one has ever had to pay to be assisted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter - Tamworth TAMWORTH 02 6764 9400 Phillip Street, Chairperson W: http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au Helicopter Service. That is because people in our community, along with Support Group NSW 2340 Tamworth the NSW Government, through NSW Health and NSW Ambulance, provide the funds to ensure the rescue helicopters are there when, and where, they are needed.

Page 86 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Youth Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Our aim is to work collaboratively with stakeholder groups to strengthen partnerships between industry and education, to increase knowledge and PO Box 3683 opportunities for careers and further education for youth. 15C White Street, Debbie Taekata E: [email protected] Careers Network Inc TAMWORTH 02 6763 4800 Tamworth CEO W: http://careersnetwork.org.au/ NSW 2340 Individualised case management services provide support to young people assisting with their transitions from education to further training and employment. Pathfinders Ltd is a not-for-profit company operating across the New England North West and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales. Pathfinders operates a broad suite of programs, projects and services PO Box 1052 87 Beardy Street, E: [email protected] aiming to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for children, youth and Pathfinders ARMIDALE NSW 02 6771 1527 Armidale Unit Manager W: http://www.pathfinders.ngo/ families within the communities we service. Pathfinders is committed and 2350 passionate about community engagement and development, and assisting every individual to become a valued and contributing member within their communities in which they live. Today's Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from 'traditional Scouting skills' such as camping and bush craft, Tamworth Hillvue through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, Scouts Australia PO Box 353 Scout Group, rafting, canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and E: [email protected] (NSW) North West TAMWORTH Hyman Park, Region Office 02 6765 7700 even flying! Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in W: http://scoutsnorthwest.org/ Region NSW 2340 Hillvue Road, Manager performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur Tamworth radio operations, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, internal events and service projects in developing countries. At PCYC Tamworth we have a fantastic range of activities for young people, including Boxing, Gymnastics, Jujitsu Karata & Hip Hop Dance. We also have Drama classes, School Holiday Kidzcare Programs, homework help and the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program. We assist PO Box 617 Cnr Peel and E: [email protected] other community organisations with Midnight Basketball, our local primary Tamworth PCYC Club TAMWORTH Darling Streets, 02 6766 5009 Club Manager W: http://www.pcycnsw.org.au/tamworth/ schools with Riding for the Disabled classes and we run toddler discos for NSW 2340 Tamworth family day care kids. Our club has an enthusiastic group of volunteers and dedicated staff creating a warm community atmosphere!

We look forward to seeing you at the club soon! The Youthie is a drop-in service for young people aged 12 to 18. The E: [email protected] service accessed through the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre and Tamworth Regional 1A Quinn Street 1A Quinn Street, Kate Allwell W: http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/Com managed by Tamworth Regional Council. Youth Centre - The TAMWORTH 02 6767 5748 West Tamworth Team Leader munity/Tamworth-Regional-Youth- Youthie NSW 2340 Centre/The-Youthie The Youthie offers a variety of healthy, social, recreational, arts and cultural activities.

Page 87 Tamworth Regional Council Community Directory Youth Organisations Name of Meeting Phone Email & Other Postal address Contact Organisation address number(s) website information Formerly known as Tamworth Youth Care, Tamworth Youth Homelessness Service was established in the 1980's and is a non-profit, community based organisation currently sitting under the auspices of TFSS. Tamworth Youth

Homelessness PO Box 1088 336 Armidale 1800 073 388 E: [email protected] Tamworth Youth Homelessness Service's main aim is to improve the Service (managed by TAMWORTH Road, Tamworth Manager 02 6763 2333 W: http://www.tfss.com.au range of accommodation options for Young People who are homeless or Tamworth Family NSW 2340 at risk of becoming homeless in the Tamworth Local Government Area. Support) These options are varied and include Crisis Short Term accommodation at the Youth Refuge, medium to long term supported accommodation and outreach services to clients in the community to enable them to achieve independence or remain living with their families. C/- 1A Quinn Tiffany Youth Insearch runs one of the successful youth intervention programs in Youth Insearch Street McManus E: [email protected] the country. We work with at risk youth aged 14 to 20 supporting them to Foundation (Aust.) TAMWORTH Community 0497 770 060 W: http://www.youthinsearch.org.au/ turn their disadvantages, enabling them to reach their full potential. The Inc. NSW 2340 Coordinator program has a peer focus, on young people helping young people.

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