Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre

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.