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The Centre was established in 1994, built by Gosford City Council. It is managed by a volunteer Management Committee & staffed by a Project Coordinator (funded by the Department of Community services CSGP), an administration worker & volunteers. The Centre offers a friendly place to meet new people, learn new skills, have fun, join in social activities & become an active member of the community. We are located at the top of Koolang Road--transport is available by bus (route 870). We offer disability access & parking & a breast feeding friendly facility. Information & resource:- A great first point of call for new residents especially but also for anyone wanting to know more about their local area & the services available. We have up to date resource & information cards, New Residents kits, pamphlets, maps, bus timetables, Community Newsletter & historcal information. Programmes & Activities:- We hold seminars, information days, courses & workshops e.g - Parenting groups, Tax Help, Mah Jongg, Tafe Outreach, Lifeskills Counts courses, Quick Meals on a Budget, Homework Help, Tutoring, Discussion Groups, Support Groups, Domestic Violence courses & support groups. Equipment Hire:- We provide the following at low cost:- Photocopying, Fax, Laminating, Ring Binding, Typing & Computer, Microphone, TV/Video, Overhead Projector & soon Internet use. Volunteers:- Volunteers are needed for either front reception or delivering our Community News bi-monthly. All volunteers are fully trained & supported. We provide for student placement & work experience. Venue Hire & Other Services:- We have a wide variety of groups who conduct their activities from the Centre such as:- Alternate health & awareness courses, Karate, Out of School Hours Care, Vacation Care, Play Groups, Training courses, Craft, & a variety of religious groups. We are also available for hire for Wedding, Birthdays & engagements etc. Call in and speak to us, we are always open to suggestion for new groups & activities to be conducted here at the Centre. We are open 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. |

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Green Point Community Centre |
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Located: 96 Koolang Rd, Greenpoint 2251 Postal: as above Ph: 4367 7591 Fax: 4367 7659 Email: gpccinc@bigpond.net.au |
