Childcare and Preschool Services (0-6 Years)

Blue Mountains City Council’s Guide to Services and Activities for Children and Families This booklet was produced by the Blue Mountains City Council. To download a copy of this booklet: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au (go to ‘Council Services’ then ‘Community Services’ then ‘Childrens Services’) For enquiries or orders contact: 4780 5542 Postal address: Locked Bag 1005, Katoomba NSW 2780 Council email: [email protected]

Blue Mountains City Council For more information on services and facilities available go to www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au Alternatively contact Council’s Child and Family Services Development Officer on 4780 5542.

The Blue Mountains City Council recognises the Gundungurra and Darug people as the traditional owners of the Blue Mountains.

This guide connects you with everything the community has to offer you and the children you care about! Included are sections on childcare, preschool and school aged services through to parenting support, meeting other parents, health services and recreation activities. For on-line parenting information we recommend you visit the Raising Children Network’s website www.raisingchildren.org.au. To download a copy of this booklet please visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au (go to ‘Council Services’ then ‘Community Services’ then ‘Childrens Services’).

Community Outcomes Team, Blue Mountains City Council Contents

Childcare and Preschool Emergency Contacts and Information Services (0-6 years) Child Protection ...... 19 Long Day Care Centres...... 03 Emergency Services...... 19 Preschools...... 04 Phone Information and Support ...... 19 Occasional Care...... 05 General Services Directory Family Day Care...... 05 Aboriginal Community ...... 20 Supported Playgroups...... 05 Blue Mountains City Council ...... 21 Choosing an Early Childhood Service ...... 06 Other Government Services ...... 22 School Aged Care and Support Housing and Accommodation...... 22 Services (5-12 years) Legal Services...... 23 Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care...... 07 Neighbourhood and Information Vacation Care...... 08 Services...... 23 Family Day Care...... 09 Transition to School Support ...... 09 Children’s Recreational Primary Schools ...... 09 and Fun Activities Activities for children 0-5 years ...... 24 Support Services for Families Activities for children 5 years and up ...... 25 Caring for a Baby ...... 10 Bushwalking ...... 25 Parenting Support...... 11 Learn to Swim Programs...... 27 Groups for Parents and Children...... 13 Health Services ...... 13 Blue Mountains City Council Mental Health Services...... 15 Library Services ...... 27 Child Development and Other Library Services...... 28 Disability Services...... 16 Movie Theatres ...... 28 Youth Centres ...... 17 Parks and Playgrounds...... 29 Women’s Health and Support Services...... 18 Sports Clubs ...... 30 Men’s Health and Support Services...... 18 Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres...... 31 Childcare and Preschool Services (0-6 years)

LONG DAY CARE CENTRES Uniting Kids Care...... 4751 9314 4 Lewin Street, Springwood Provide long day, permanent, part-time and Hours: 7.30am – 6.00pm; 2-5 years emergency care for children 0-6 years. All services offer an early childhood education program. Privately Owned Long Day Care Centres: Community Managed Long Day ABC Katoomba ...... 4782 5195 Care Centres: 43 Wilson Street, Katoomba Bunya Child Care Centre...... 4754 3065 Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm; 0-6 years 54 Whitecross Road, Winmalee ABC Warrimoo...... 4753 6822 Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm; 0-6 years 91 Rickard Road, Warrimoo Carinya Neighbourhood Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm; 0-5 years Children’s Centre...... 4751 4473 CFK Leura...... 4784 2472 16 Raymond Road, Springwood 16a Grose Street, Leura Hours: 7.00am – 6.30pm; 0-6 years Hours: 7.30am – 5.30pm; 0-6 years Euroka Children’s Centre ...... 4739 3688 Early Explorers Children’s Services ...... 4739 8828 Hope Street and Great Western Highway, Blaxland 33 Layton Avenue, Blaxland Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm; 0-6 years Hours: 8.00am – 5.30pm; 0-5 years Hazelwood Child Care Centre ...... 4758 7382 Little Munchkins Springwood...... 4751 1569 Village Shopping Centre, Great Western Highway, 10 Springwood Avenue, Springwood Hazelbrook Hours: 7.30am – 6.00pm; 2-5 years Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm; 0-6 years Katoomba Children’s Cottage ...... 4782 2156 5 Westend Street, Katoomba Hours: 6.30am – 6.00pm; 0-6 years Lizzards Preschool...... 4754 4320 846 Hawkesbury Road, Hawkesbury Heights Hours: 7.00am – 6.30pm; 2-5 years Possum Patch Child Care Centre...... 4787 1202 Mt Victoria Public School Grounds, Mt Victoria Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm; 0-6 years Child Care and Preschool Services (0-5 years)

04 PRESCHOOLS KU Hazelbrook Preschool...... 4758 7888 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Provide short day care beginning from ages 2-3 Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 3-5 years to enhance developmental outcomes and school readiness. Operate during school terms only. Lapstone Preschool...... 4739 2606 173 Explorers Road, Lapstone Community Managed Preschools: Hours: 8.45am – 2.45pm; 3-5 years Blackheath Kookaburra Kindergarten...4787 8977 Lawson Community Pre-School...... 4759 1776 9-11 Park Avenue, Blackheath 16 Honour Avenue, Lawson Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 2-5 years Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 3-6 years Blaxland Pre School-Kindergarten ...... 4739 2086 Springwood District Preschool...... 4751 3360 Corner Boorea Street and Park Avenue, Blaxland 9 Macquarie Road, Springwood Hours: 9.00am – 3.15pm; 3-5 years Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 3-5 years Blue Gum Children’s House Wentworth Falls Pre School (Montessori)...... 4787 5075 Kindergarten...... 4757 1044 95 Wentworth Street, Blackheath Corner Day and Armstrong Streets, Wentworth Falls Hours: 9.15am – 2.45pm; 3-6 years Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 3-5 years Blue Mountains Steiner School ...... 4758 6044 Winmalee and District Preschool...... 4754 1737 83 Clearview Parade, Hazelbrook Whitecross Road, Winmalee Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 4-5 years Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 3-6 years Children’s House Montessori ...... 4751 5991 1 Russell Avenue, Faulconbridge Privately Owned Preschools: Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm; 2-6 years Alasan Cottage Preschool ...... 4739 1008 Glenbrook Preschool...... 4739 1531 8 Tabor Street, Glenbrook Corner Deane and Lennox Streets, Glenbrook Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm; 2-5 years Hours: 9.00am – 3.00pm; 3-5 years Blue Mountains Grammar School Pre-Kindergarten ...... 4757 3633 Katoomba/Leura Preschool ...... 4782 1639 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls 32-36 Lett Street, Katoomba Hours: 8.45am – 3.10pm Hours: 8.15am – 4.20pm; 3-6 years For pre-Grammar students only. KU Blue Mountains Mobile Preschool...4782 5847 Rainbow Pre-school...... 4754 4910 Corner Verdun and Barton Streets, North Katoomba 53 Singles Ridge Road, Winmalee Hours: Monday – Wednesday 9.00am – 3.00pm; Hours: 8.00am – 3.30pm; 3-5 years 3-5 years 05

OCCASIONAL CARE FAMILY DAY CARE Shorter hours, irregular days and/or occasional A home-based childcare service run by Blue day care for children 0-6 years. Mountains City Council employing registered care Blue Mountains Occasional providers offering full-time, part-time, occasional, Child Care Service ...... 0412 932 801 and out of school hours care for children 0-12 years. The service can also provide weekend, Offers occasional childcare at the locations below late-night, overnight and in-home care in certain on a regular basis; phone to book. circumstances. Blackheath: Baptist Church, Kubya Street, Lower Mountains Family Day Blackheath Care Scheme ...... 4739 5591 Hours: Fridays 9.30am – 1.00pm St Johns Road Community Complex, St Johns Road, Lawson: Mid Mountains Community Centre, Blaxland New Street, Lawson Upper and Mid Mountains Family Hours: Wednesdays 9.30am – 2.00pm Day Care Scheme...... 4780 5688 Winmalee: Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre, 62 Whitecross Road, Winmalee 2 Station Street, Katoomba Hours: Tuesdays 9.30am – 2.00pm SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS Blaxland: St Johns Road Complex, St Johns Road, Supported playgroups particularly benefit Blaxland children who have not accessed an early Hours: Mondays 9.30am – 12.30pm childhood education through formal centre-based Mikayla Children’s Services Inc ...... 4782 4220 care at either a preschool or long day care centre. 2 Edward Street, Katoomba Connect Child and Family Services ...... 4758 9966 Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Occasional and permanent bookings available. Provides ‘Starting School’ supported playgroups in Mountain Mobile Minders (MMM)...... 4758 6833 15 schools across the Nepean region and general Offers onsite childcare to non-profit services supported playgroups. running community groups and meetings. Mountains Outreach Community Service...... 4758 6811 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Supported playgroup program varies; contact service for current program. Childcare and Preschool Services (0-6 years)

CHOOSING AN EARLY ■ Working conditions for staff – Positive work conditions, such as access to training and CHILDHOOD SERVICE appropriate remuneration, support staff All Children’s Services provide both care and commitment to their work. education to children. In NSW, long day care, preschool, occasional care and family day care ■ High-quality programs based on good services are required to provide an early childhood relationships – Children learn through education program as part of their service. strong, positive relationships with staff who respond to their needs and provide Receiving a quality early childhood education play opportunities which help stimulate has many long-term developmental benefits for development. For more information visit children. All children are influenced by the quality www.rch.org.au/ccch (go to ‘Products and of the early childhood education and care they Publications’ and then ‘Policy Briefs’). receive. The overall quality of a children’s service is determined by six factors: Children’s Services benefit families by providing a place for parents to meet each other and receive ■ Level of staff training and qualifications – parenting support. Higher training and qualifications of staff influence the effectiveness of staff working Centrelink’s Child Care Benefit (CCB) is available with children. to eligible families using long day care centres, occasional care and family day care services. ■ Ratio of staff members to children – For a full description of the CCB and the Smaller ratios are more beneficial for services it is linked to visit www.facs.gov.au children, particularly those under 3. (go to ‘Families’ and then ‘Child Care’).

■ Group size – Small group sizes are beneficial to children, particularly those under 3.

■ Staff turnover – Children need secure, trusting and responsive relationships with staff. It takes time to build good relationships; low staff turnover is therefore better for children. School Aged Care and Support Services (5-12 years)

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS Mt Victoria Out of School Hours Care ...4787 1202 Mt Victoria Public School, Mt Victoria (OOSH) CARE Hours: 3.00pm – 6.00pm OOSH provides after school care, play and Noiseworks ...... 4739 8039 refreshments for children 5-12 years. Most 72-74 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland East services also offer before school care. Services support children’s individual development, Hours: 6.30am – 9.00am/3.00pm – 6.30pm social skills and confidence. Pinnaroo OOSH ...... 4754 1543 Community Managed OOSH Services: Winmalee Public School, Winmalee Hours: 6.30am – 9.30am/2.30pm – 6.30pm Blackheath Out of School Hours Service ...... 0438 099 006 Tanderra...... 4751 5215 Blackheath Public School, Blackheath 14 Raymond Road, Springwood Hours: 3.00pm – 6.00pm Hours: 6.30am – 9.30am/2.30pm – 6.30pm Blaxland YMCA...... 4739 8092 Wentworth Falls After School Care...... 4757 3399 St Johns Road Community Complex, St Johns Road, Wentworth Falls Public School, Wentworth Falls Blaxland Hours: 2.45pm – 6.00pm Hours: 6.30am – 9.30am/2.30pm – 6.30pm Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre ...... 4782 2533 10 Station Street, Katoomba Hours: 7.00am – 9.30am/2.30pm – 6.00pm Lapstone Out of School Hours Care...... 4739 0410 Lapstone Public School, Lapstone Hours: 6.45am – 8.45am/3.00pm – 6.30pm Mid Mountains Out of School Hours Service...... 4758 8751 Hazelbrook Public School, Hazelbrook Hours: 6.30am – 9.00am/3.00pm – 6.30pm School Aged Care and School Support Services (5-12 years)

Privately Owned OOSH Services: Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre ...... 4782 2533 10 Station Street, Katoomba Blue Mountains Grammar School...... 4757 9000 Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm Matcham Avenue, Wentworth Falls Hours: 3.30pm – 5.30pm Lapstone Out of School Hours Service ..4739 0410 For Grammar students only. Lapstone Public School, Lapstone Hours: 7.30am – 6.00pm Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School ...... 4751 1266 Mid Mountains Out of School Tusculum Road, Valley Heights Hours Service...... 4758 8751 Hours: 7.30am – 8.15am/3.00pm – 6.00pm Hazelbrook Public School, Hazelbrook Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm Fisell Before & After School Care ...... 0434 115 871 Warrimoo Public School, Warrimoo Mountain Kidz Out Hours: 7.00am – 8.30am/3.00pm – 6.00pm of School Care ...... 0401 270 570/4759 1499 Lawson Public School, Lawson Wycliffe Christian School After School Care...... 0405 502 955 Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm Rickard Road, Warrimoo Noiseworks ...... 4739 8039 Hours: 2.45pm – 6.30pm 72-74 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland East Mountain Kidz Out of Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm School Care ...... 0401 270 570/4759 1499 Pinnaroo OOSH ...... 4754 1543 Lawson Public School, Lawson Winmalee Public School, Winmalee Hours: 7.00am – 9.00am/2.30pm – 6.30pm Hours: 6.30am – 6.30pm VACATION CARE Tanderra...... 4751 5215 14 Raymond Road, Springwood Long day care and activities during school Hours: 7.00am – 6.30pm holidays for children 5-12 years. Wentworth Falls Out of School Blackheath Vacation Care ...... 4780 5652 Hours Care...... 4757 3399 Blackheath Public School, Blackheath Wentworth Falls Public School, Wentworth Falls Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm Jelly Bean Kids...... 4739 8092 St Johns Rd Community Complex, St Johns Road, Blaxland Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm 09 FAMILY DAY CARE PRIMARY SCHOOLS A home-based childcare service run by Blue Orientation days for children starting Mountains City Council employing registered care kindergarten in the following year are held providers offering full-time, part-time, occasional by most schools, ring for details. If you are new to and out of school hours care for children 0-12 the area call the school(s) where you are years. The service can also provide weekend, late considering enrolling your child to arrange a time night, in-home and overnight care in certain to visit. circumstances. Blackheath Public School ...... 4787 8253 Lower Mountains Family Blaxland East Primary School...... 4739 1766 Day Care Scheme...... 4739 5591 Blaxland Public School...... 4739 2817 St Johns Road Community Complex, St Johns Road, Blaxland Blue Mountains Christian School...... 4787 8645 Upper and Mid Mountains Family Blue Mountains Grammar School...... 4757 9000 Day Care Scheme...... 4780 5688 Blue Mountains Steiner School ...... 4758 6044 2 Station Street, Katoomba Ellison Public School...... 4751 5099 TRANSITION TO SCHOOL Faulconbridge Public School...... 4751 2208 Glenbrook Public School...... 4739 1274 SUPPORT Hazelbrook Primary School ...... 4758 6120 Transition to School programs are run for children Katoomba North Primary School ...... 4782 2743 in the six months leading up to their first day Katoomba Public School...... 4782 1226 of school. Programs assist children and their families make a positive and happy adjustment Korowal...... 4757 2253 to school life. Programs foster positive Lapstone Primary School...... 4739 2208 relationships between families and school staff Lawson Public School...... 4759 1196 and provide a gradual introduction to the school Leura Public School...... 4784 1251 environment. Transition to School programs are of particular benefit to children who have not Megalong Public School ...... 4787 9159 accessed early childhood education through Mount Riverview Public School ...... 4739 2180 formal centre-based settings. Mount Victoria Public School...... 4787 1255 Connect Child and Family Services ...... 4758 9966 Our Lady of the Nativity School...... 4759 1787 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Springwood Public School...... 4751 1333 Provides Transition to School supported St Canice's Primary School...... 4782 1260 playgroups for children and their families at St Finbar's Primary School ...... 4739 1796 selected schools in the Blue Mountains. St Thomas Aquinas Primary School ...... 4754 2554 School Run Transition to School Programs Warrimoo Public School ...... 4753 6182 Many primary schools run their own Transition to Wentworth Falls Public School ...... 4757 1604 School programs. Please contact your local school for more information in the year before your child Winmalee Public School...... 4754 1574 starts school. Wycliffe Christian School ...... 4753 6422 Support Services for Families

Mother Safe 24-Hour CARING FOR A BABY Hotline...... 9382 6539/1800 647 848 Australian Breastfeeding Association: Provides information on drug use in pregnancy Lower Mountains Groups...... 4751 5042 and while breastfeeding. Upper Mountains Groups ...... 8853 4999 Multiple Birth Association: Provides information on breastfeeding and Blue Mountains...... 4787 5443/4782 6606 contact with local breastfeeding counsellors. Nepean ...... 4736 4794 Community Health A volunteer organisation established and run by In-take Number...... 1800 222 608 parents of multiple births to provide support, Referral to the range of community health resources and education. services available through the Sydney South West Area Health Service. New Parent Support Groups: Springwood Health Centre ...... 4751 0100 Early Childhood Clinics: 288-292 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lower Mountains Clinic Co-ordinator ....4751 0100 Katoomba Health Centre...... 4782 8201 Upper and Mid Mountains 93 Waratah Street, Katoomba Clinic Co-ordinator...... 4782 8201 Information and support for new parents and Monitors growth and development of children a chance to meet other new parents in a group 0-5 years and provides support for parents via setting. clinics and home visiting programs. Contact the numbers above for details of your nearest clinic. Tresillian ...... 4734 2124 1b Barber Avenue, Kingswood A centre for families with children 0-3 years providing guidance on parenting issues such as breastfeeding, sleep, settling and postnatal depression. Tresillian 24-Hour Help Line...... 1800 637 357 24-hour advice and support for families with young children by professional midwives and early childhood nurses. 11

PARENTING SUPPORT Gunedoo Service...... 4782 5326 Clairvaux, 14 Oak Street, Katoomba Aboriginal Culture and Counselling and therapy for children and their Resource Centre ...... 4782 6569 families with child protection concerns. Clairvaux, 14 Oak Street, Katoomba Katoomba Adolescent Family Aboriginal Family Support Worker available to Counselling Service ...... 4782 4436 support Aboriginal families. 31 Waratah Street, Katoomba Blue Mountains Family Support...... 4782 1555 Counselling services for families about parent- TTY for deaf or hearing- child communication difficulties, family crises and impaired callers...... 4782 1671 change, including separation, teenagers leaving 10 Station Street, Katoomba home, death and blended families. Parenting support, crisis counselling, ongoing Kinship Care...... 4751 3033 support services, early intervention support, Springwood Neighbourhood Centre, referral and material aid for families and 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood individuals in the Blue Mountains. Information, referral, support groups and social Family Relationship Advice Line...... 1800 050 321 activities for anyone with the primary care of a Confidential advice about the family law system relative’s child/children living in the Blue for all people affected by family relationship or Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury areas. separation issues and difficulties. This Federal Government service is available Monday – Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Family Relationship Centre...... 4720 4999 27 Lawson Street (Corner Henry St), Penrith Information, support and referral for families about starting relationships, making relationships stronger, relationship difficulties and parental separation. Parents separating can access professional support in dispute resolution and making a parenting plan. Therapeutic groups available for children. See www.familyrelationships.gov.au for more information. Support Services for Families

Lower Mountains Early Intervention.....4739 5963 Lower Mountains Family Support...... 4739 5963 Lower Mountains Family Support, 72 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland 72 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland Parenting support, crisis counselling, ongoing General parenting support, information, advice support services, early intervention support, and referral services for parents with children referral and material aid for families and 0-5 years and expecting parents in the Woodford individuals in the Lower Mountains. to Lapstone areas. Parenting Young...... 4758 6844 Lower Mountains Family and Mountains Outreach Community Service, Adolescent Counselling...... 4754 5411 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook 56 Whitecross Road, Winmalee Support groups and resources for parents under Counselling services for families about parent- 24 years of age across the Blue Mountains. child communication difficulties, family crises and School Counsellors District Officer...... 4751 2208 change, including separation, teenagers leaving home, death and blended families. All public schools provide assessment services for children with learning difficulties and counselling for children and families. For more information contact your local school. Upper Mountains Early Intervention.....4782 1555 Blue Mountains Family Support, 10 Station Street, Katoomba General parenting support, information, advice and referral services for parents with children 0-5 years and expecting parents in the Mt Victoria to Hazelbrook areas. Wesley Dalmar Nepean Adolescent and Family Services...... 4721 8070 Suite 4, 2 Castlereagh Street, Penrith Counselling services for families about parent- child communication difficulties, family crises and change, including separation, teenagers leaving home, death and blended families. 13

GROUPS FOR PARENTS Playgroups NSW ...... 9604 5513/1800 171 882 Provides information on regular informal AND CHILDREN gatherings of parents, carers and children 0-5 Family Links Program...... 4739 5963 years across the Blue Mountains. Can also assist Lower Mountains Family Support, those setting up new playgroups. 72 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland Parenting Young...... 4758 6844 Provides groups such as ‘1, 2, 3 Magic’ and Mountains Outreach Community Service, ‘Triple P’ (Positive Parenting Program) to support 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook parenting skills. Topics covered include developing support networks, behaviour management, Support groups and resources for parents under communication, ADHD, divorce and blended 24 years of age across the Blue Mountains. family issues. Groups provided across the Blue Play Partners...... 4758 9966 Mountains. Connect Child and Family Services, Gunedoo Service...... 4782 5326 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Clairvaux, 14 Oak Street, Katoomba An integrated playgroup for children 0-6 years Parenting groups and groups for children where with developmental delays and/or disabilities and there has been family violence. their families. Hazo Happenings ...... 4758 6811 Please see also ‘Supported Playgroups’ on page 5. Mountains Outreach Community Service, 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Offers a range of activities for children and HEALTH SERVICES families living within the Hazelbrook area. Aboriginal Health Worker...... 4759 8700 Informal Parent Discussion Groups ...... 4739 5963 Lawson Community Health Centre, Lower Mountains Family Support, 8-12 Honour Avenue, Lawson 72 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland Aboriginal worker for advice, consultations and Provides outreach parenting education and referrals for the Aboriginal community. support in informal group settings across the Child and Adolescent Blue Mountains. Development Unit...... 4784 6671 Mountain Mobile Minders (MMM)...... 4758 6833 Blue Mountains Anzac Memorial Hospital, Woodlands Road, Katoomba Offers on-site childcare for non-profit services running community groups and meetings. Services for children and young people with mild developmental delays and disorders. Also Mountains Outreach Community physiotherapy and nutritional dietetic service Services (MOCS) ...... 4758 6811 provided for all families. 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook Provides child and family information and resources, parenting and support groups, supported playgroups, occasional childcare and community education across the Blue Mountains. Support Services for Families

Community Health Centres: Early Childhood Clinics: Katoomba Community Health Centre...4782 8201 Lower Mountains Clinic Co-ordinator ....4751 0100 93 Waratah Street, Katoomba Upper and Mid Mountains Springwood Community Clinic Co-ordinator...... 4782 8201 Health Centre ...... 4751 0100 Monitor growth and development of children 288 Macquarie Road, Springwood 0-5 years and provide support for parents. Contact Lawson Community Health Centre...... 4759 8700 the numbers above for details of your nearest 8-12 Honour Avenue, Lawson clinic. Provide information and services in relation to Hearing Services: alcohol and other drug usage, mental health Katoomba Community Health Centre...4782 8201 support services, family and relationship 93 Waratah Street, Katoomba counselling and other health-related matters. Speech therapy, hearing services, occupational Springwood Community therapy, physiotherapy and opthalmology (vision) Health Centre ...... 4751 0100 services for children 0-12 years. 288 Macquarie Road, Springwood Free service for children. Community Health Immunisation Clinics: In-take Number...... 1800 222 608 Katoomba Community Health Centre...4782 2133 Referral to the range of community health 93 Waratah Street, Katoomba services available through the Sydney South West Area Health Service. Springwood Community Health Centre ...... 4751 0100 Dental Services...... 4751 0100 288 Macquarie Road, Springwood Springwood Community Health Centre, Provide immunisation treatment and information 288 Macquarie Road, Springwood about the prevention of infectious diseases. Free service for children 0-14 years. For the details of your nearest clinic contact your local community health centre. 15

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Services for Carers and Friends of Access ...... 1800 650 749 People with Mental Illnesses: Community Assessment Liaison Centre, Adult Relatives and Friends Barber Road, Nepean Hospital, Penrith of the Mentally Ill ...... 1800 655 198 24-hour mental health assessment and referral Voluntary organisation providing peer support service. The Access team is the community’s first for carers of people with a mental illness. point of contact to access the range of mental Commonwealth Carer health services available. Respite Centre...... 1800 059 059 Commonwealth Coordinates information, support and respite for Care-link Centre...... 1800 052 222 carers of people with a mental illness or disability, General information about the range of mental or who are aged. health, disability and aged services available. Respite Carers’ Service Network ...... 4759 2611 Community Health Mental Health Teams: 45 Livingstone Street, Lawson Katoomba Community Information, support and respite service for those Health Centre ...... 4782 2133 caring for a friend or relative with a mental illness. 93 Waratah Street, Katoomba For information and referrals concerning Springwood Community depression please contact your general Health Centre ...... 4751 0100 practitioner. 288 Macquarie Road, Springwood Information about mental health services available in the Blue Mountains, including case management. GROW...... 1800 032 120 Provides information, education and support groups to people with a mental health illness and their carers. GROW has a range of local Blue Mountains groups. SANE ...... 1800 187 263 Non-profit organisation providing information and referral to mainly community and non-profit mental health and depression services. www.sane.org.au Westworks ...... 4721 8187 123 Evan Street, Penrith Provides employment for people with mental illnesses plus a carer support and respite service in the Blue Mountains and Penrith. 16

Lapstone Early Development CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND Program/Lapstone Pre-School ...... 4739 2606 DISABILITY SERVICES 173 Explorers Road, Lapstone Child Development Information Screening, information and advice service for and Services: children with disabilities in the Lower Mountains. Springwood Children’s Centre...... 4751 4642 Early Intervention Workers: 70 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lower Mountains Family Support...... 4739 5963 Integrated music and movement program for 72 Old Bathurst, Blaxland preschoolers and children with disabilities, Blue Mountains Family Support ...... 4782 1555 including speech therapy and remedial 10 Station Street, Katoomba assessment. Visit www.local.com.au/scc for more information. Advice about children’s developmental milestones and support for families with children who have a Vision Australia ...... 1300 847 466 developmental delay. TTY for deaf or hearing- School Counsellors District Officer...... 4751 2208 impaired callers ...... 9334 3260 All public schools provide assessment services for Provides programs to facilitate development and children with learning difficulties and counselling access to education for children and adults. for children and families. For more information contact your local school. Disability Respite Care Services Disability and Special Needs Services Anglicare...... 9832 2300/4751 8213 Springwood Neighbourhood Centre, Child and Adolescent 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood Development Unit...... 4784 6671 Recruits, trains and matches people to children Blue Mountains Anzac Memorial Hospital, with disabilities to give respite care. Outreach Woodlands Road, Katoomba worker available two days a week. Services for children and young people with mild Commonwealth Carer developmental delays and disorders. Respite Centre ...... 1800 059 059 Community Options ...... 4751 7617 Coordinates information, support and respite for 381 Great Western Highway, Springwood carers of people with a mental illness or disability, Provides community support packages, or who are aged. information and referral for children and young people with moderate to severe disabilities. Respite Carer’s Service Network...... 4759 2611 45 Livingstone Street, Lawson Connect Child and Family Services ...... 4758 9966 Information, support and respite service for carers. 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook For information on other disability services Screening and assessment, home-visiting, and activities, contact the Aging and Disability itinerant inclusion support, early learning classes Services Development Officer, Blue Mountains and Transition to School support for children City Council, on 4780 5546. with disabilities. 17

YOUTH CENTRES Mid Mountains Youth Centre...... 4759 1012 Great Western Highway, Lawson Mountain Youth Resource Centre (MYRO)...... 4739 4416 11a Calver Avenue, Mt Riverview Mountains Youth Servic Team (MYST)...4751 1005 183 Macquarie Street, Springwood Upper Mountains Youth Centre...... 4782 2875 31 Waratah Street, Katoomba Winmalee Youth Centre ...... 4754 5125 46 Whitecross Road, Winmalee Youth Centres provide young people aged 12-18 years with access to free drop-in after school recreational activities such as drama, music, cooking, graffiti art, art and craft. Information and referral to other services also provided. For information on other youth services and activities, contact the Youth Services Development Officer, Blue Mountains City Council, on 4780 5546. 18

WOMEN’S HEALTH AND MEN’S HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES Blue Mountains Women’s Blue Mountains Centre For Men ...... 4757 3727 Health Centre ...... 4782 5133 Provides individual, couple, family and group 124 Lurline Street, Katoomba therapy for men and their families. Community-based medical, alternate therapy, Men’s Shed...... 4757 3517 counselling, information and referral services for women. Provides informal support and networking. Domestic Violence Court Assistance Schemes: OMNI Group (Older Men with New Ideas) ...... 0414 855 943 Lithgow and Katoomba Courts...... 4782 4155 Provides informal support and networking for Penrith and Mt Druitt Courts...... 4731 5098 the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social Provides assistance to women involved in court well-being of older men. proceedings around relationship violence. Springwood Men’s Domestic Violence Service 24-hour Group ...... 4751 3033/0414 855 943 Information Service...... 1800 810 784 Provides social activities, indoor games and Information, advice and referral services for friendship for men in the Blue Mountains. women experiencing domestic violence. Penrith Women’s Health Centre...... 4721 8749 TTY for deaf or hearing- impaired callers ...... 4732 4899 Corner Station and Henry Streets, Penrith Community-based medical, alternate therapy, counselling, information and referral services for women. Women and Children’s Refuge, Katoomba...... 4782 9158 Accommodation and support services for women and children escaping domestic violence. Emergency Contacts and Information

CHILD PROTECTION PHONE INFORMATION DoCS Helpline ...... 132 111 (TTY 9633 7698) AND SUPPORT This 24-hour telephone reporting service for the Credit Line (Debts and financial NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) counselling)...... 1800 808 488 is for anyone who has concerns for the safety of a child or young person. If the child or young person Domestic Violence Service ...... 1800 810 784 is assessed as at risk of harm, DoCS will try to Family Drug Support ...... 1300 368 186 work with the family, other agencies and G-line (Gambling) ...... 1800 633 635 professionals to make sure the child is safe. If a child is in immediate danger, they will be moved Homeless Persons...... 1800 234 566 to a safe place. DoCS will aim to involve the child Kids Help Line ...... 1800 551 800 or young person and their family as much as possible in decisions which affect them. Legal Advice Line...... 1800 731 073 Child Abuse Prevention Lesbian and Gay Counselling Service (CAPS)...... 9716 8000/1800 668 009 Service ...... 1800 184 547 This 24-hour community-based telephone service Lifeline Counselling Service...... 131 114 provides phone counselling, information, support Men’s Line...... 1300 789 978 and reporting services for parents and individuals concerned for the safety of a child. The service Mental Health Emergencies ...... 1800 650 749 aims to provide warm and understanding support Mothersafe (Drug information to parents and carers who are under stress or who in pregnancy and when are concerned they may harm their child. breastfeeding) ...... 1800 647 848 EMERGENCY SERVICES Parent Line...... 132 055 Poisons Information ...... 131 126 Fire/Ambulance/Police Emergencies...... 000 Quit Line (Support to stop smoking)...... 137 848 Rural Fire Service ...... 1800 049 933 Tresillian Hotline (24-hour information State Emergency Service...... 132 500 and support for new babies)...... 9787 0855 Integral Energy Emergency Number ...... 131 003 Wimlah Refuge (Women and children escaping domestic violence) ...... 4782 9158 Youth Line...... 9633 3666 General Services Directory

Darug Custodian Aboriginal ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY Corporation...... 4577 5181 The Gundungurra and Darug people are PO Box 36, Kellyville NSW 2155 recognised as the traditional owners of the Blue Mountains area. Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation...... 9671 3991 Aboriginal Culture and PO Box 441, Blacktown NSW 2148 Resource Centre ...... 4782 6569 Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Clairvaux, 14 Oak Street, Katoomba Land Council ...... 9832 2457 Informal and friendly gatherings and discussions. 271 Beames Avenue, Mt Druitt NSW 2770 Aboriginal Family Support Worker available to support Aboriginal families. Gundungurra Local Aboriginal Land Council ...... 9602 5280 Aboriginal Health Worker...... 4759 8700 2/103 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170 Lawson Community Health Centre, 8-12 Honour Avenue, Lawson Gully Traditional Owners ...... 4757 3223 Aboriginal worker for advice, consultations and Gundungurra Tribal Council ...... 4782 9354 referrals for the Aboriginal community. Clairvaux, 14 Oak Street, Katoomba Working for self-determination and self-sufficiency for Gundungurra people. Link Up...... 4759 1911 5 Wallis Street, Lawson Works with Aboriginal adults who have been separated from their family of origin. NSW Aboriginal Land Council ...... 9689 4444 Available for discussion with children and families interested in Aboriginal culture. 21

BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY Learn to Swim Programs ...... 4782 1748 Operate throughout the Mountains; COUNCIL see page 27 for more information. Blackheath Vacation Care ...... 4780 5652 Library Services and Activities...... 4780 5750 Program based at Blackheath Public School; Operate throughout the Mountains; see page 8 for more information. see page 27 for more information. Blue Mountains City Council Offices Parks Managed by Council...... 4780 5000 Lower Mountains Office...... 4723 5000 Eighteen parks across the Mountains; 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood see page 29 for more information. 4780 5000 Upper Mountains Office ...... Swimming Pools ...... 4780 5000 2-6 Civic Place (Corner Great Western Highway), Five pools across the Mountains; Katoomba see page 31 for more information. Blue Mountains Family Day Care ...... 4780 5688 Team Toddler ...... 4723 5111 Mountains-wide scheme; see page 5 for more information. Springwood Aquatic Centre; see page 24 for more information. Bushwalks Managed by Council...... 4780 5000 Tumbling Tots Gymnastics...... 4782 1748 Maintained village fringe bushwalks; see page 25 for more information. Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre; see page 24 for more information. Children and Family Services Development Officer ...... 4780 5542 Provides research, policy, leadership, management support and networking to Blue Mountains Child and Family Services. Also provides information for parents and carers about services available in the community. Community Buildings...... 4780 5000 The Council maintains and provides community buildings throughout the Mountains for a large range of child and family services. General Services Directory

OTHER GOVERNMENT HOUSING AND SERVICES ACCOMMODATION NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS): Wentworth Area Community Housing: Katoomba...... 4782 3066 Katoomba...... 4782 6479 Penrith...... 4731 6222 Room 1, 72 Waratah Street, Katoomba Responsible for monitoring, investigating and Penrith...... 4731 5851 responding to reported concerns in relation to the 148 Henry Street, Penrith abuse and suspected risks of harm of children 0-18 years. A non-profit public company which provides secure, affordable and subsidised rental To report ALL child protection accommodation for low-to middle- concerns call the DoCS Helpline...... 132 111 income earners. Department of Family Blue Gum Women’s Housing Service ....4782 3553 and Community Services 23 Waratah Street, Katoomba and Indigenous Affairs...... 1300 653 227 Provides accommodation services for single Responsible for social policies, programs and women and women with children. general enquiries in relation to the living standards of Australian families. Wimlah Women and Children’s Refuge, Katoomba...... 4782 9158 Centrelink Appointments ...... 131 021 Provides support and accommodation for women Provides information and assessment of eligibility with children escaping domestic violence. for pensions and benefits such as unemployment benefits, Austudy, Abstudy, sole parenting Department of Housing, Penrith...... 4721 6422 pensions, youth allowances, aged care pensions 362 High Street, Penrith and disability pensions. Provides low-income-earning individuals and Family Assistance Office ...... 136 150 families with affordable housing opportunities. Provides information and assessment of eligibility Homeless Persons Information for family assistance payments, baby bonus Centre...... 1800 234 566 payments and other family tax rebate Provides information and referral to crisis entitlements. accommodation for homeless people and families. 24-Hour Women’s Housing Hotline ...... 1800 656 463 Counselling service for women requiring urgent housing assistance. 23

Katoomba Youth Refuge ...... 4782 3646 Legal Aid Commission of Australia ...... 4732 3077 Short-term crisis accommodation in a home 95 Henry Street, Penrith environment for youth 15-18 years. Provides information and assistance in relation Open House Accommodation to financial assistance for legal matters. Services...... 4751 3105 NEIGHBOURHOOD AND Short-to medium-term accommodation in a home environment for youth 15-18 years. Youth outreach INFORMATION SERVICES and indigenous youth housing services also Neighbourhood Centres provide information available. about local services, groups and community activities and events. LEGAL SERVICES Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Children’s Legal Service ...... 4731 5155 Centre...... 4787 7770 95 Henry Street, Penrith Corner Gardiner Crescent and Great Western Provides information and assistance in relation to Highway, Blackheath legal matters affecting children and young people. Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre ...... 4782 1117 Domestic Violence Court Assistance Schemes: 8 Station Street, Katoomba Lithgow and Katoomba Courts...... 4782 4155 Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Penrith and Mt Druitt Courts...... 4731 5098 Centre...... 4739 1164 Provides assistance to women dealing with court 33 Hope Street, Blaxland proceedings in relation to relationship violence. Mid-Mountains Neighbourhood Centre...... 4759 2592 Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre ...... 4782 4155 9 New Street, Lawson 6 Station Street, Katoomba Springwood Neighbourhood Centre .....4751 3033 Provides free legal support, education, information 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood and referral services. Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre...... 4754 4050 Family Relationship Advice Line...... 1800 050 321 62 Whitecross Road, Winmalee Confidential advice about the family law system for all people affected by family relationship or separation issues and difficulties. This Federal Government service is available Monday – Friday 8.00amto8.00pm,andSaturday 10.00amto 4.00pm. Children’s Recreational and Fun Activities

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Team Toddler ...... 4723 5111 Springwood Aquatic Centre, 0-5 YEARS Plateau Road, Springwood Baby Time Library Sessions...... 4723 5036 Classes for children 2.5-5 years aimed at Blue Mountains Libraries developing gross motor skills. Monthly sessions for parents with children 0-2 Tumbling Tots...... 4782 1748 years. Library staff read books, tell tales, sing songs Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre, and finish with open discussion time and gentle Farnells Road, Katoomba baby massage. Introduction to gymnastics classes for children Kidz Klub Playland Indoor Play 2-5 years. Centre and Cafe...... 4732 4405 Also see ‘Caring for a Baby’ on page 10 and Unit 23, 46-48 Abel Street, Penrith ‘Groups for Parents and Children’ on page 13. Play centre activities for preschool children. 25 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN BUSHWALKING 5 YEARS AND UP The walks listed below are suitable for families and small children; however, care must be taken Aikido Classes...... 4782 2430 as many walks can become uneven and pass Martial arts classes the ‘Aikido Way’ for ages through water and near cliff edges and large 5 and up; parents’ participation encouraged. drops. This is purely a guide and judgement Blue Mountains Academy of Classical should always be used based on the individual Ballet and Dance...... 4754 3515 child’s capacity for outdoor activity. Children should always be closely supervised while Classical ballet, contemporary, jazz ballet and enjoying the Blue Mountains natural bushland. national dancing for children four years and up. For more information on the bushwalks listed Blue Mountains Yoga Studio, below, or bushland-related activities, please Katoomba...... 4782 6718 contact your nearest National Parks and Iyengar yoga classes for beginners and advanced Wildlife Office. yoga students; ages 7 to 70 welcome. National Parks and Wildlife Offices Girl Guides Association of NSW...... 4739 6087 Blue Mountains Heritage Group activities for girls and young women Centre Office...... 4787 8877 aimed at building confidence, self-respect and Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath community responsibility. Blue Mountains Regional Parks and Katoomba Dance Theatre ...... 4787 5157 Wildlife Office...... 4784 7300 Classes and workshops in modern dance, 39 Whitton Street, Katoomba performance and production. Lower Blue Mountains Regional Parks Horse Riding, Centennial and Wildlife Office...... 4739 2950 Glen Stables...... 4787 1193 Bruce Road, Glenbrook Horse riding, sulky and pony rides, mountain trail riding for children 3 years and up. Riding for the Disabled...... 4739 6829 Horse riding for children and adults with a disability; for children 5 years and up. Scout Association of Australia – Blue Mountains...... 4739 4287 Group activities aimed at encouraging the development of young people for the betterment of themselves, families and communities.

This is a sample list of recreational activities. Please refer to the Yellow Pages for information about other activities for children. 26

Bushwalks South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Lawson Knapsack Gully Viaduct Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 4 km circuit/ Glenbrook/Warrimoo Time to walk: 2.5 hours Grade: Easy/Length: Approx 2 km return/ Time to walk: 1 hour Charles Darwin Walk Wentworth Falls Lapstone Zig Zag/Knapsack Gully Viaduct Grade: Easy/Length: Approx 2.5 km Glenbrook/Warrimoo (one way)/Time to walk: 1.5 hours Grade: Easy/Length: Approx 3 km return/ Time to walk: 1 hour Katoomba Falls Round Walk Katoomba Madoline Glen/Birdwood Gully Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 1 km circuit/ Springwood Time to walk: 1 hour Grade: Easy/Length: Approx 2.5 km return/ Time to walk: 1.5 hours Minnehaha Falls Katoomba Denei Reserve – Interpretive Walk Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 2 km circuit/ Springwood Time to walk: 1.5 hours Grade: Easy/Length: Approx 1.5 km return/ Time to walk: 1 hour Popes Glen/Govetts Leap Blackheath Dantes Glen/Empire Pass/Frederica Falls Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 6 km return/ Lawson Time to walk: 3 hours Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 4 km circuit/ Time to walk: 2.5 hours Berghofers Pass Mount Victoria/Mount York Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 3 km return/ Time to walk: 1 hour Coxs Road/Nature Walk Mount Victoria/Mount York Grade: Medium/Length: Approx 3 km return/ Time to walk: 2 hours Children’s Recreational and Fun Activities

Bushwalking Groups BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY Freeman Experience ...... 1300 132 906 COUNCIL LIBRARY SERVICES Guided bushwalks covering geology, flora and The Council libraries offer resources to cover all fauna, and Aboriginal and European history. reading levels from babies to young adults. Tapes, Blue Mountain Guides...... 4782 6109 text kits, toys and large print books also available. Guided bushwalks. Tracks graded for both novice Recreational activities for families and children and advanced walkers, including families with are offered. Libraries are open 5-6 days per week. young children. Blackheath ...... 4787 8893 Blue Mountains Community Hall, Great Western Highway, Conservation Society ...... 4757 1872 Blackheath Provides information on bushwalks suitable for Blaxland...... 4739 4284 very small children and families with prams. Community Centre, 33 Hope Street, Blaxland Katoomba...... 4780 5750 LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS Town Centre Arcade, Katoomba Street, Katoomba Learn to swim classes are available for Lawson...... 4759 1446 babies/toddlers through to adults. Contact your Corner San Jose Ave and Loftus Street, Lawson local pool for more information. For full Swim Centre details see page 31. Springwood...... 4723 5040 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood Glenbrook Swim Centre ...... 4739 5880 Wentworth Falls...... 4757 2095 Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Wentworth Falls School of Arts, Centre...... 4723 5111 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls Lawson Swim Centre...... 4759 1458 For more information visit the Blue Mountains Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre...4782 1748 City Council webpage at www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au or call your local librarian directly. Children’s Recreational and Fun Activities

Library Services for Children OTHER LIBRARY SERVICES and Families Parent Education Resource Library...... 4758 9977 Babytime Sessions Connect Child and Family Services, Monthly sessions for parents and their children 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook 0-2 years. Library staff read books, tell tales, sing Loans reference books to parents and students on songs and finish with open discussion time and child disability, gifted children, child development gentle baby massage. and other child and parenting topics. Fab Friday Toy Library ...... 4758 9977 A monthly after school club for children 5-12 Connect Child and Family Services, Mobile Toy years filled with craft, games, stories, pen pal Library, 48-50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook schemes and lots more. Selected libraries only. Loans toys for children 0-12 years. Party hire of Holiday Fun large toys and gross motor equipment. Family fun days and home visits for isolated families. Holiday activities for a range of ages. Special Events MOVIE THEATRES Special sessions for groups, playgroups and The Edge ...... 4782 8900 preschools available on request. For details call 225-237 Great Western Highway, Katoomba the Children’s and Youth Services Librarian. Mt Vic Flicks ...... 4787 1577 Storytime Sessions Harley Avenue, Mt Victoria Weekly sessions filled with stories, songs and Glenbrook Cinema...... 4739 4433 crafts for children 0-12 years. Great Western Highway, Glenbrook Toy Library Penrith Cinema ...... 4732 1121 Borrow toys for children 0-12 years for up to three Penrith Plaza, Corner Riley and Jane Streets, Penrith weeks. Catalogues to view available toys are at every library. Joining fee $12-$15, with concessions available. Library Resource Information and Enquiries BMCC Community Information Librarian...... 4723 5028 Children’s and Youth Services Librarian...... 4723 5036 29

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Gordon Falls Reserve Lone Pine Avenue, Leura Mt Victoria Memorial Park Small play equipment centre, picnic settings, Station Street, Mt Victoria shelters, BBQ and access to bushwalk tracks. Small and large play equipment centre, picnic Wentworth Falls Lake settings, shelters, toilets, BBQ and tennis court. Sinclair Crescent, Wentworth Falls Blackheath Memorial Park Two large play equipment centres, toilets, picnic Prince Edward Street, Blackheath settings, jetty, tame ducks and geese. Small and large play equipment centre, picnic Wilson Park settings, shelters, toilets, BBQ and access to Blackheath Pool. Falls Road, Wentworth Falls Large play equipment centre, toilets, picnic Jubilee Park settings, shelters and close to Charles Darwin Leichhardt Street, Blackheath Walk. Large play equipment centre, picnic settings, Wilson Park shelters and toilets. Bernards Drive, Lawson Lilianfels Park Large play equipment centre, toilets, picnic Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba settings, shelters and easy access to Lawson Pool. Picnic settings, shelters, toilets, close to bushwalks Golden Horizons Park and great views of the Jamieson Valley. Blue Hills Road, Hazelbrook Katoomba Falls Reserve Small and medium play equipment centres, Cliff Drive, Katoomba unsheltered picnic settings and BBQ. Large play equipment centre, picnic areas, Gloria Park shelters, access to kiosk, toilets and BBQs. Lester Road, Hazelbrook Leura Cascades Medium play equipment centre, toilets, picnic Cliff Drive, Leura settings, shelters and sportsgrounds. Picnic settings, toilets, basic play centre, access Glenbrook Park to Leura Cascades and lookouts. Park Street, Glenbrook (wheelchair accessible) Small and medium play equipment centres, toilets, picnic areas, shelters and BBQ. Children’s Recreational and Fun Activities

Thomas Park SPORTS CLUBS Boorea Street, Blaxland East This is a sample list of sporting and activity clubs Small and medium play equipment centres, for children 5 years and up. Please refer to the BBQs, picnic areas and shelters. Yellow Pages for information on other sporting Else-Mitchell Reserve clubs for children. Prince Street, Springwood Blackheath Soccer Club ...... 4787 7283 Medium play equipment centre, picnic area, shelters and BBQ. Blaxland Soccer Club...... 4739 8201 Buttenshaw Park Blue Mountains Indoor Sports...... 4759 2333 Great Western Highway, Springwood Blue Mountains Netball Association .....4739 1515 Large play equipment centre, benches, picnic Blue Mountains Soccer Club...... 4739 5121 areas, BBQs and access to Springwood Pool. Glenbrook District Little Athletics...... 4735 3475 Jackson Park Hazelbrook Soccer Club...... 4758 9537 Sir Henrys Parade, Faulconbridge Medium play equipment centre, shelters, toilets Katoomba District Little Athletics...... 4757 3806 and access to short bushwalk tracks. Katoomba Junior Rugby League ...... 0414 825 343 Bulls Camp Reserve Lower Mountains Church Great Western Highway, Woodford Soccer Club...... 4753 6602 Open grassy area with small lake, toilets, picnic Lower Mountains Touch settings and shelters. Football Club...... 4751 4441 Springwood and Districts Basketball Association...... 4739 8999 Springwood District Little Athletics...... 4754 4055 Springwood Tennis Centre...... 4751 5383 Wentworth Falls Cricket Club ...... 4757 3649 31

SWIMMING POOLS AND Lawson Swim Centre...... 4759 1458 Wilson Park, St Bernards Drive, Lawson AQUATIC CENTRES Heated and open October to April. All pools offer family passes and concessions, Springwood Aquatic and learn to swim programs and picnic areas, and can Fitness Centre...... 4723 5111 cater for birthday parties. Plateau Road, Springwood Blackheath Pool ...... 4787 8018 Indoor heated 25m pool, pool with ramp access, Prince Edward Street, Blackheath leisure pool with children's beach area, water Unheated and open summer months only. slide, turbo pool, spa, sauna, steam room, fitness Glenbrook Swim Centre ...... 4739 5880 centres, childminding, fully catered cafeteria and fitness accessories shop. Closed Christmas Day Corner Wascoe and Fletcher Streets, Glenbrook and Good Friday. Heated and open October to April. Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre...... 4782 1748 Farnells Road, Katoomba Indoor heated 25m pool, toddler pool, spa, sauna, outdoor heated 50m pool, learners pool and toddler pool. Tumbling and trampolining, childminding, sports courts, gymnasium, group exercise and personal training. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. 32 Project Co-ordination: Maria Losurdo Editing: Community Outcomes, BMCC Design: Pro Bono Publico Printing: Bennett’s Printing © BMCC 2006