2021 MyCoffs Connect Directory Updated 5 October 1 Find local events and services Welcome Coffs Harbour is a community unlike any other. Brimming with a healthy network of community groups, services and organisations. MyCoffs Connect is a place to connect, share and discover. Find out what’s happening on the Coffs Coast. Discover local services, community groups, clubs, events, festivals and markets showcasing local produce, and events which celebrate distinctive art, culture and more. Coffs Harbour City Council brings you this community information directory and events calendar through subscription to the My Community Directory. The platform is owned and managed by Community Information Support Services, based in Queensland. Information in this document is updated nightly with the latest available information from the directory and is also available online at www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/mycoffsconnect. Coffs Harbour City Council encourages all local service providers, community groups and organisations or individuals who provide low cost or free services in Coffs Harbour’s LGA to list their information for free on MyCoffs Connect. z z 2 Coffs Harbour local government area Coffs Harbour local government area (LGA) is on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, about midway between Sydney and Brisbane. With a population of approximately 74,000, the LGA encompasses a total area of 1,174 square kilometres of land stretching from Red Rock south to Bundagen and west past Brooklana and Lowanna. Coffs Harbour is the traditional home of the Gumbaynggirr people, and its traditional name is Garlambirla. European settlement began in the second half of the nineteenth century. The humble agricultural centre has since evolved into a vibrant, coastal city with an expanding economy based on tourism, retail, creative industries, manufacturing and construction, government services, education and the health industry. Since 2008, the LGA has been an identified Refugee Welcome Zone. 3 We hope you find this directory a valuable resource to connect with your local community. Make a listing for free by visiting www.mycoffsconnect.com and click ‘List for FREE’. Search for local services, groups, clubs and events by visiting www.mycoffsconnect.com. Download the ‘Access My Community’ app available for download for free on iOS or Android devices. For support with your listing Call 1300 762 151 Email [email protected] 4 Contents Aboriginal Services ...................................................................................................................7 Accommodation Services.........................................................................................................8 Advocacy Services ..................................................................................................................10 Ageing Services.......................................................................................................................11 Animal Services ......................................................................................................................15 Arts & Creatives......................................................................................................................15 Child Services..........................................................................................................................20 Communication & Information..............................................................................................25 Community Centres, Halls & Facilities...................................................................................27 Community Clubs & Interest Groups.....................................................................................29 Crisis & Emergency Services...................................................................................................35 Cultural and Migrant Services................................................................................................36 Disability Services...................................................................................................................37 Education................................................................................................................................43 Employment & Training .........................................................................................................48 Environment & Conservation.................................................................................................51 Health Services .......................................................................................................................53 Information & Counselling.....................................................................................................67 Legal Assistance & Information Services ...............................................................................71 Peak, Industry and Funding Bodies........................................................................................73 Recreation & Leisure ..............................................................................................................73 Religion & Philosophy ............................................................................................................78 Self Help..................................................................................................................................81 Sport .......................................................................................................................................81 Transport Services..................................................................................................................95 Volunteering...........................................................................................................................96 Welfare Assistance & Services...............................................................................................97 Youth Services ......................................................................................................................100 Index .....................................................................................................................................103 5 A-Z Guide 6 Aboriginal P (02) 6652 4337 Kulai Pre-School Aboriginal Corporation uses the S e r v i c e s Early Years Learning Framework curriculum, which emphasises that childhood is a time of ‘belonging, being and becoming’. The philosophy encourages General Aboriginal Services children to take pride in their community and culture and recognises the importance of stories, songs and language for developing a sense of Coffs Harbour and District Local identity. Aboriginal Land Council Wongala Estate, Arthur Street, COFFS Liberty Justice Group HARBOUR NSW 2450 Jetty Village Shopping Centre, Harbour E [email protected] Drive, COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 P (02) 6652 8740 E [email protected] Currently the CHD LALC owns and/or manages 55 W libertyjusticegroup.com dwellings for members of the Council within the P (02) 8011 3784 Council boundaries and these dwellings range in Liberty Justice Group specialise in assisting victims size from 1 bedroom share accommodation to six of historical sexual abuse seek possible bedroom family accommodation. The CHD LALC is compensation. Our passion is helping victims who also responsible for the protection of Aboriginal have been effected by abuse within private and Cultural Heritage as prescribed in the NSW ALRA public institutions across Australia such as: Schools, 1983. Juvenile Justice Churches Foster Care Sporting Groups & Clubs Deadly Sista Girlz E [email protected] Ngurrala Ability Links Program W wf.org.au E [email protected] P 0434 488 644 W ngurrala.com Deadly Sista Girlz provide a range of programs P 0437 836 565 including general fitness, bootcamp, aqua aerobics, Ability Links is a program that supports people living kids programs, healthy cooking, fitness & health with disabilities, their families and carers to live the tests. The programs are continually evolving & life they want, as valued members of their responding to the needs of its members & local community. community. Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation Galambila Aboriginal Health Service 3/40 Little Street, COFFS HARBOUR NSW Incorporated 2450 9 Boambee Street, COFFS HARBOUR NSW E [email protected] 2450 W ngurrala.com E [email protected] P (02) 6650 9477 W galambila.org.au Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation is a Not-For-Profit, P (02) 6652 0800 Charitable, Community owned and Managed At Galambila we aim to provide a culturally Aboriginal organisation. It has been successfully appropriate service to our local Aboriginal operating in the region providing vital community community. We have a range of clinics and services support services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal aiming to close the gap and keep our mob healthy people and celebrates its twenty second (22) year and living longer. anniversary in 2018. Kulai Preschool Aboriginal Corporation Ngurrala Family Safety Services 14 Myuna Place, COFFS HARBOUR NSW E [email protected] 2450 W ngurrala.com E [email protected] P 0499 684 400 7 Ngurrala Aboriginal Corporation would like to 17 Walco Drive, TOORMINA NSW 2452 advise of our new program Family Safety Services E [email protected] where we will provide a culturally appropriate Intensive Support Service to Aboriginal and Torres W retireaustralia.com.au Strait Islanders people experiencing