Community & Neighbourhood Centres
Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre
Volunteering Coffs Harbour
Mon 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
About Us
The Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is a drop-in community hub located in the Coffs Harbour Community Village. We provide a one-stop shop for up to date community service information, support and referrals, including:
- Free access to computers and phones
- Affordable photocopying/printing
- Advocacy and support
- Referral to Government and community services
- Assistance with forms and applications for services
- Free counselling service
- Free tax help July-October
- Free legal support
- Free financial counselling
- Affordable room hire
- Emergency food boxes
- Support to access emergency relief, with phone support when required
- Bright Sparks Learning Club for students in Grade 3 – 12
- Voice-up Australia – support for survivors of childhood abuse.
Anyone can use our service. If you have difficulty communicating in English, we can use the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS). Call us or drop in to find out what’s available and how to connect with the services you need. Our aim is to empower and encourage individuals, families and groups, to promote well–being and self-development, to enrich and strengthen a healthy and diverse community and to raise awareness of local and social issues.
The Neighbourhood Centre is a project of Volunteering Coffs Harbour. Volunteering Coffs Harbour connect people who want to volunteer with not-for-profit organisations that need volunteers. We provide information and resources regarding volunteer management and assist individuals to identify volunteer opportunities that suit their own interests and future goals. Ph (02) 6648 3660 or email [email protected]
We also manage the Community Visitors Scheme, matching volunteers with residents of aged care facilities to provide a regular, friendly visiting service to provide companionship. Ph (02) 6648 3662 or email [email protected] to find out more.
Quick Facts About The Region
Extra Information
Wheelchair Access Yes
Accessible By Anyone
Access Fee No fee
Age Ranges All ages
Eligibility Notes
Anyone can use our service. If you have difficulty communicating in English, we can use the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS).
Volunteer Notes
To explore volunteering with us contact Volunteering Coffs Harbour Ph (02) 6648 3660, email [email protected] or go to https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering?organisationid=4706
Tags
Aboriginal Health Clinic, Accommodation placement and/or support, Advocacy, Charity Organisations, Community Group, Counselling, Crisis Counselling, Crisis Support, Disability information/referral, Disability Support Services, Domestic Violence, Families, Family Support, Food Relief, Generalist counselling, Halls and Meeting Rooms, Housing information/referral, Legal information/advice/referral, LGBTQIA+, Migrant Support, Public Computers, Tax Help, Volunteering
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We provide services and supports to the whole community while prioritising individuals and groups who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised. CHNC is co-located in the Coffs Harbour Community Village with other community services CHNC provides information, assistance and support to connect community members with the range of services they are eligible for, both here at CHNC and those in the wider community. CHNC works to build community wellbeing and strength by supporting community connectedness and offering a non-judgemental, inclusive, safe space and fostering a sense of community interaction, spirit and belonging. We work to contribute to, and be part of, a community that works together for reconciliation, fairness, justice, acceptance and inclusion for all.
Locations
Volunteering Coffs Harbour provides services from these locations:
