Forster Amcal Pharmacy
49 Wharf Street, Forster (02) 6554 6322
Priceline Forster
Stockland Forster
Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 5589
Great Lakes Pharmacy
Tuncurry Plaza
29 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 4000
Tuncurry Pharmacy
70 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6554 6479
Pacific Palms Pharmacy
207 Boomerang Drive Blueys Beach, Pacific Palms (02)
6554 0319
Nabiac Pharmacy
Shop 1, Village Green, Nabiac (02) 6554 1511
Bulahdelah Pharmacy
69 Stroud Street, Bulahdelah (02) 4997 4275
Stroud Pharmacy
Gloucester Medical Centre
69 Cowper Street, Stroud (02) 4994 5106
Myall Pharmacy
65 Booner Street, Hawks Nest (02) 4997 0267
Karuah Pharmacy
20 Tarean Street, Karuah (02) 4997 5257
Family Day Care
Great Lakes-Gloucester
34 Lake St, Forster (02) 6555 7244
Postal Address: PO Box 542, Forster 2428
Family Day Care provides care for children in the homes of registered
carers who are selected and monitored by professional
staff under government regulations. Full, part time & occasional care.
Family Support Services
Taree - Tennison Woods Centre,
Wynter Street, Taree (02) 6551 5660
Postal Address: PO Box 759, Taree 2430
Contact: Julie Garlick
Forster - Wharf Street, Forster (02) 6555 2863
Postal Address PO Box 11, Forster 2428
Gloucester - Shop 5, 78 Church Street
Contact: Mavis Tursdig (02) 6558 9550
Family Support Services offer an extensive range of services to meet individual
needs - counselling, practical & emotional support, access to information
& resources, home visiting, centre based support, provide parenting skills,
advocacy on behalf of families in areas related to access & equity.
Inter Country Adoption
Advisers in Philippino Adoption
(for information contact Michael & Marie Power) (02) 6555 6183
Sids
and Kids NSW (02) 9818
8400
Postal Address:
Telephone for support and information
1800 651 186
Our services include counselling, community education and fundraising
The Australian Breastfeeding Association - The Manning/Great Lakes Group
Meets on 3rd Monday of the month at the Uniting Church, cnr Macintosh &
Lakes Street
Forster at 10:00am to noon. We offer mother to mother support.
For more information contact: Amanda (02) 6552 1410
Great Lakes Children’s Centre Inc. provides a before
school care program (7 am to 9 am) and an after school care program (3 pm to 6
pm) at 34 Lake Street Forster. Contact (02) 6554 7753
Great Lakes Gloucester Child family Services
Contact: Co-ordinator - Kaia Mitchell (02) 6555 7244
In Home Care is a flexible child care service for children aged 0-12 years of
age where the care takes place in the comfort and convenience of the child's
own home.
Great Lakes Council After School Care
Supervised child care for primary school aged children (5-13) years is provided
at Tuncurry School Library, Capel Street, Tuncurry from 3:00pm - 5:45pm during
school term excluding public holidays. (Children who have graduated from Primary
School and will be attending High School are deemed not eligible.)
For bookings, enrolment forms, cancellations and Centre related matters
Contact: Children's Services Team Leader (02)6591 7312 Mob. 0417 299 617
Great Lakes Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Lake Street, Forster (02) 6591 7199
Great Lakes Council Vacation Care
Supervised child care is provided for 5 - 13 year olds at Tuncurry Public School
Library, Capel Street, Tuncurry from 7:45am - 5:45pm during school vacation
periods excluding public holidays. (Children who have graduated from Primary
School and will be attending High School are deemed not eligible.)
For bookings, enrolment forms, cancellations and Centre related matters
Contact: Children's Services Team Leader (02)6591 7312 Mob. 0417 299 617
Children's clubs - Some children's groups are available through local Churches, Schools and see also "Sport and Leisure Activities"
Child
Abuse Prevention Service
24 hr 1800 688 009
Supporting families to protect kids
Child Development Clinic
Forster- Community Health, Breese Parade (02) 6555 6822
Taree - Community Health, High & Pulteney Sts (02) 6592 9315
Child & Parent Stress Centre Service (02) 9716 8000
24hr 1800 688 009
Child Protection and Family Crisis Service 1800 066 777
Child Support Agency
266 King Street, Newcastle 13 1272
Assists sole parents obtain child maintenance/ (02) 4923 1373
support or update old orders to increase the amount of child maintenance received
Child Sexual Assault Worker (02) 6551 1071
Postal Address PO Box 1071, Taree 2430 Fax (02) 6550 0282
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Taree Contact: Heather (02) 6552 6770
Children's Services Switchboard
30-34 Wilson Street, Newtown (02) 9557 0900
For parents seeking information on all children’s services, with a special emphasis
on helping families with particular language, cultural or special needs 1800
803 820
Monday to Friday. 9.00am-5.00pm
(A project of Lady Gowrie Child Centre, Sydney)
Country Children’s Association (02) 4782 1470
Department of Community Services
Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6552 1577
DOCS Helpline (To report child abuse & neglect - 24 hours) 132 111
Forster-
Community Health Centre, Breese Parade (02) 6554 5179
Monday 1, 3 & 5 month - 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Monday 2 & 4 month - 10.00am to 2.30pm
Tuesday ‘Drop-In’ 9.00am to 12.30pm, 2.00pm to 4.30pm
(Appointment required for newborn babies)
Thursday - 9.00am to 12.30pm, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Friday 1 & 3 month 10.00am to 2.30pm
Pacific Palms -
Pacific Palms School, Boomerang Drive (02) 6554 5179
Monday - 2 & 4 month - 9.30am to 12.30am
Stroud -
Appointments - Early Childhood Centre (02) 4994 5188
Bulahdelah-
Community Health Centre (02) 4997 4240
Cnr Crawford & Richmond Streets
Hawks Nest-
Community Health Centre (02) 4997 0186
Tuloa & Booner Street
Family Day Care
Great Lakes-Gloucester
34 Lake Street, Forster (02) 6555 7244
Postal Address PO Box 242, Forster 2428
Home-Based Child Care Services
Department of Community Services
Valley Fair, 102-112 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6552 1577
Contact Childrens Services Advisor for names of licensed home-based carers
Isolated Children
13a/142 Addison Rd Marrickville (02) 9569 1288
Karitane
Careline
Support and information
Help for families of children 0-5 years
24hr 1800 677 961
Kids Helpline 24hr 1800 551 800
Manning & Great Lakes Early Intervention Centre
Taree -33 Florence Street
Postal Address PO Box 76, Taree 2430
Answering Service (02) 6552 7333
Tuncurry – Capel Street
(next to Kindilan Childcare)
Covers Forster, Tuncurry, Bulahdelah (02) 6557 2016 Diamond Beach & Nabiac
Nursing Mothers Association of Aust (02) 9686 4141
St Joseph’s Family Services
Resource & Training Program
Warlters Street, Port Macquarie (02) 6584 3865
Supporting additional needs in children’s services 1800 060 481
Wootton Community Centre, Pacific Highway
Wootton
Contact: Bronwyn Gibbs (02) 4997 7185
See also - Disability Services, Playgroups, Pre-Schools/Child Care Centres, Education and Training, Sport & Leisure Activities, Support Groups
Playgroups provide opportunities for parents/carers and children to socialise
in a friendly environment.
For further information regarding playgroups in your area contact: Playgroup
NSW Inc. 1300 887 674
Or Families First Mobile Supported Playgroups - Great Lakes Gloucester 02) 6555
7244
Blackhead Playgroup
Uniting Church, Diamond Beach Road,
Hallidays Point
(Held in the Uniting Church Grounds)
Every Tuesday (during school terms)
Contact: Co-ordinator: Jane Andrews
(02) 6559 3014
Bulahdelah Playgroup
Crawford Street, Bulahdelah
(next to School of Arts) Thurs. 10.00-12.00noon
Contact: Sharon Griffis (02) 4997 4667
Bruce Street Playgroup
Presbyterian Church Hall, Bruce Street, Forster
Friday mornings. School term only 9.30-11.30am
Contact: Isobel Davey (02) 6555 7723
Betty Fraser (02) 6554 6360
By The Sea Playgroup
Held at Church Hall, Catholic Church, Lake Street Forster
Mondays at 9.30am-11.00am
Contact: Cassandra Keen (02) 6555 7476
Family Day Care Playgroup
School of Arts Hall
Little & West Sts, Forster
Tues. 10.00-12.00noon
Contact: Wendy Shoesmith
Family Day Care (office) (02) 6555 7244
Great Lakes Gloucester Family Day Care Scheme
For Family Day Carers only
Forster Tuncurry Playgroup
Forster School of Arts, Little Street, Forster
Wednesday, 10.00-12.00noon
All parents and children welcome. Age 0-5 years.
Contact: Janelle (02) 6555
Homebase Playgroup
Homebase Youth Centre
17 Peel Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 5622
Tues. 10:00am - 12:00noon
Social morning for children & parents
Mums and Tots Playtime
Church of Christ
88 Bent Street, Tuncurry (02) 6554 9383
Thursday 10.00-12.00noon
Audrey Peacock
Manning and Great Lakes Intervention Playgroup
Capel Street, Tuncurry (02) 6552 7333
(next door to Kindilan Child Care)
Contact: Sally Gibson
Playgroup for children with special needs
Nabiac Playgroup
Anglican Church, Clarkson Street, Nabiac (02) 6554 1093
(next to SES)
Wednesday 10.00-12.00noon
Contact: Naomi Reinhard
Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Playgroup
Pre School, Yamba Street, Hawks Nest (02) 4997 0360
Monday 9.30-11.30am
Treas: Carey Masen
Limeburners Creek Playgroup
Community Hall, Old Coach Road, Limeburners Creek
Tues 9.30-11.30am
Contact: Sharon Foley (02) 4997 5581
Pacific Palms Playgroup
Community Centre
Lakesway, Pacific Palms
Wednesdays 10.00-12.00noon
Contact: Dianne Cratland (02) 6554 0396
Stroud Playgroup
School of Arts Hall, Bucketts Way, Stroud
Fridays 10.00-12.00noon
Co-ordinator: Caroline Harris
Anglican Church
Forster
- St. Albans Place
Tuncurry
- Cnr. Lake & Bent Streets
Rev. Pam Fraser (02) 6555 5044
Rev. Jeff Parker: (02) 6554 8351
Rev. Janet Killen, 47 Bent Street, Tuncurry 2428 (02) 6555 5044
Nabiac
- Clarkson Street (02) 6554 8351
Dyers Crossing
(02) 6554 8351
Bungwahl -
The Lakesway (02) 6554 8351
Stroud
- Cowper Street (02) 4994 5193
Stroud
- Clare Community (02) 4994 5303
Booral -
Bucketts Way (02) 4996 4135
Bulahdelah
- Stroud Street (02) 4997 1869
Tea Gardens
- Witt Street (02) 4997 1869
North Arm Cove
- Lot 474 Cove Boulevarde (02) 4997 1869
Assemblies of God
Bulahdelah
- School of Arts
Pastor David Cooper (02) 4997 4830
Hawks Nest
- Community Centre, Booner Street
Pastor Les Lee (02) 4997 2399
Forster
- Christian Life Centre Assemblies of God
Lakesway & Kenrose Streets (02) 6555 6562
Contact Eric Hall ah (02) 6555 5328
Buddhist Meditation
Forster
- Community Centre, Breese Parade
Discussion Group 6.00 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Contact: Peter Morgan (02) 6555 77167
Baptist Church
Forster -
Maneela & Carawa Streets
Pastor Iain White (02) 6555 2338
Stroud -
Memorial Avenue (02) 4994 5214
Catholic Church
Forster
- Lake & Macintosh Streets (02) 6554 6304
Tuncurry
- Kent & Peel Streets (02) 6554 6304
Stroud
- Broadway Street Answering Machine* (02) 6558 1290*
Gloucester
- (02) 6558 1290
Nabiac
- Nabiac Street (02) 6558 1290*
Bulahdelah
- Pacific Highway (02) 4997 4367
Tea Gardens
- Witt Street, Tea Gardens (02) 4997 1822
Father Derek Garner - Administrator (02) 6554 6304
Christian City Church
Great Lakes
Lakeside Church (Christian Outreach Centre)
11 Chapmans Road, Tuncurry 2428
Pastor Daryll Moran (02) 6557 5600
Church of Christ
Tuncurry
– 14 Douglas Avenue
Enquiries (02) 6554 9383
(02) 6554 8950
Pastor D Mansell (02) 6554 1046
Pastor Philip Hore (02) 6557 2194
Community of Christ
Tuncurry
- Manning Street
Pastor Wendy Ballard (02) 6554 9466
Green Cathedral
Lakes Way, Tiona Park, Pacific Palms
Chaplain Joan Harley (02) 6557 6465
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall, 113-115 Kularoo Drive, Forster (02) 6554 7490
Lutheran Fellowship
Fortnightly meeting Taree area
Contact
Person:
(02) 6554 6907
Pastor Brian
Schwarz
(02) 6583 3444
Presbyterian Church
Forster Tuncurry
-
Website – welcome.to/ftpc.
Contact: Ted Davey
(02) 6557 5047
Krambach (02) 6557 0599
Stroud -
Wards
Salvation Army
Forster/Tuncurry
– 7 South Street
Sunday: 9am Sunday School and Youth Bible Study
10.30am Morning Worship
Coomba Park
– 1st Sunday every month at 2.00pm at
Community Centre
Krambach
– Sunday. 8.00am Weekly- Morning Worship at Presbyterian Church
For information on other activities for children youth & adults please telephone
Captains Major Eddie & Eva Phillips (02) 6555 4418
Seventh-Day Adventist
North Street, Tuncurry
Every Saturday Praise Worship & Children’s Church 10.00am-12.00noon
Contact: Pastor Wilf Pascoe (02) 6557 2691
Uniting Church
Forster
–
Cnr. Lake & Macintosh Streets
Tuncurry
- Cnr. South & Bent Streets
Contact: Rev. Audrey de Witte (02) 6555 3777 or (02) 6555
8573
Nabiac
- Contact: Jill Hammond (02) 6554 3142
Hallidays Point
- Contact: Mary Marshall (02) 6559 2455
Forster Bowling Club (02) 6554 6155
Strand Street
Forster Golf Club
Strand Street (02) 6554 6799
Forster Tuncurry Memorial Services Club
Strand Street (02) 6554 6255
Forster Tuncurry Memorial Sports Club
Beach Street (02) 6554 9270
Great Lakes Country Club
The Lakesway (02) 6555 6686
Tuncurry Bowling Club
Parkes Street (02) 6554 6477
Pacific Palms Recreation Club
The Lakesway (02) 6554 0207
Pacific Palms Bowling Club
Macwood Road, Smiths Lake (02) 6554 4333
Bulahdelah Bowling Club
Jackson Street (02) 4997 4365
Bulahdelah Golf Club
Pacific Highway (02) 4997 4327
Stroud & District Country Club
Bucketts Way (02) 4994 5264
Tea Gardens Returned Services & Citizens
Country Club, Yalimbah Street, Tea Gardens (02) 4997 0250
Hawks Nest Golf Club
Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest (02) 4997 0145
Australian Red Cross
Forster Tuncurry Branch
Pres: Ruth Moore (02) 6554 5320
Sec: Ruth Towle (02) 6559 2685
Hawks Nest Branch
Contact: Lois Barbour
5 Morang Street, Hawks Nest (02) 4997 0718
Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group Inc.
78 Church Street, Gloucester (02) 6558 2058
Postal Address PO Box 101, Gloucester (02) 6558 2820
For adults with severe physical disabilities and who require total care.
Carers at
Contact: (02) 4390 7624
For disabled children and their families.
Camps are held twice a year near Old Bar.
Contact: (02) 6552 6547
Camp Quality
Great Lakes Support Group
Pres:Gail Brown (02) 6555 8845
Sec: Leonie Watkins (02) 6554 6384
Treas:Morag Peters (02) 6554 8365
Country Womens Association
CWA Building, Little Street, Forster
Postal Address: PO Box 489, Forster 2428
Pres: Joy Nestdale (02) 6554 5203
Vice Pres: Val Aurisch (02) 6555 5087
Secretary: Audrey Elliot
Meetings held on 3rd Friday each month at 1pm
Defensive Driving Course
Conducted by: Lions Club, Forster
Sec: Denis New (02) 6555 2990
Email: newy2Wbigpond.com.au
Department of Community Services
Taree
- Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street (02) 6552 1577
(Outreach service to Forster/Tuncurry,
Pacific Palms, Bungwahl, Bulahdelah and Nabiac)
Raymond Terrace
- 46 William Street (02) 4987 1022
Maitland
- 262 High Street (02) 4933 6488
ah 1800 066 777
Community Options
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 5525
DOCS Helpline (To report child abuse & neglect - 24 hours) 132 111
Community Services Commission
Level 3, 128 Chalmers St, Surry Hills (02) 9384 4999
Postal Address: Locked Mailbag 16 1800 060 409 Strawberry Hills 2012
Family Day Care
Great Lakes-Gloucester
34 Lake St, Forster (02) 6555 7244
Postal Address: PO Box 542, Forster 2428
Family Day Care provides care for children in the homes of registered
carers who are selected and monitored by professional
staff under government regulations. Full, part time & occasional care.
Family Support Services
Taree
- Tennison Woods Centre,
Wynter Street, Taree (02) 6551 5660
Postal Address: PO Box 759, Taree 2430
Contact: Julie Garlick
Forster
- Wharf Street, Forster (02) 6555 2863
Postal Address PO Box 11, Forster 2428
Gloucester
- Shop 5, 78 Church Street
Contact: Mavis Tursdig (02) 6558 9550
Family Support Services offer an extensive range of services to meet individual
needs - counselling, practical & emotional support, access to information
& resources, home visiting, centre based support, provide parenting skills,
advocacy on behalf of families in areas related to access & equity.
Forster Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
Little Street, Forster (02) 6555 4351
Postal Address PO Box 314, Forster
Forster Tuncurry Community Drug Action Team (CDAT)
Chairman: Greg Smith
Forster Neighbourhood Centre (02) 6555 435
Family Drug Support. Supports
families in crisis
Friends of Kularoo
Enquiries: Patricia McCulloh (02) 6555 7217
All proceeds will aid the ongoing increasing work at Kularoo Gardens Nursing
Home, Boundary Street, Forster.
Graffiti Hotline 0408 440 309
Set up by Great Lakes Council's volunteer "graffiti buster" group.
A message can be left on the hotline at anytime and callers are asked to leave
details of the location as well as a contact number.
Great Lakes Access Committee
C\- Great Lakes Council
Breese Parade, Forster
Postal Address PO Box 450, Forster
Contact: Janet Thompson (02) 6591 7240
The Access Committee is made up of members of the community, a forum for the
people to raise concerns and problems regarding access issues and to discuss
ways of taking action.
Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month at 10.00 am Council Chambers,
Breese Parade, Forster.
Great Lakes Chamber Festival
Postal Address PO Box 380, Forster
Promotions Director: Judy Payne (02) 6555 8643
Great Lakes Cottage Hospice
Postal Address PO Box 163, Forster
Contact: Elizabeth Clark (02) 6555 7555
Keith Bell (02) 6555 7090
Great Lakes Community Resources
Bridgepoint Building 1-5 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 8922
Great Lakes International Triathlon Assoc.
Postal Address PO Box 440, Tuncurry 2428
Great Lakes Centre-Based Respite Service (Daisy Club)
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 6704
Postal Address: PO Box 450, Forster 2428
Team Leader: Denise Thompson
This service provides centre-based activities for people with memory loss.
Provides services at Forster, Nabiac, Bulahdelah, and Coomba Park.
Great Lakes Neighbour Aid Inc.
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster
Postal Address PO Box 450, Forster 2428
Coordinator: Karen Burton (02) 6554 8698
Activities Officer: Denise Thompson (02) 6554 8698
This service provides voluntary shopping, transport, security calls and companionship
for the frail aged, younger people with disabilities, and the carers of both.
Great Lakes Disabled Alliance Inc.
Redshaw Cottage, 10 Strand Street, Forster (02) 6555 7011
Mon.Tue.Wed. Fri. 9.30am-1.30pm
Postal Address PO Box 177, Forster
Great Lakes Leisure & Respite Options (02) 6555 6243
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 6005
Postal Address PO Box 450, Forster 2428 email: laro@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities are linked with a volunteer companion for
integration into mainstream
Great
Lakes Rural Australians for Refugees
GLRAR Forster Branch
Contacts: Marty (02) 6555 2442
Helen
(02) 6555 3839
Meets on the 2nd & 4th Sat. of month at
at Catholic Church Hall,
Great Lakes Tourist Information Centre
Forster
- Little Street (02) 6554 8799
Bulahdelah
- Cnr. Crawford St & Pacific Highway (02) 4997
4981
Tea Gardens
- Myall Street (02) 4997 0111
Grey Army
This organisation specialises in meaningful work for ‘over 40’s’ to meet the
needs of community for handy work and odd jobs at a reasonable cost.
For information about local area 13 11 98
Hallidays Point Tidy Towns
Pres: Eileen McMullen (02) 6559 2955
Sec: Lucia Bokulic (02) 6559 2676
Homebase Youth Service
17 Peel St, Tuncurry
Postal Address: PO Box 250, Tuncurry 2428
Phone (02) 6555 5622 Fax (02) 6555 5685
Open Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Aboriginal Youth Worker - organises programs for young aboriginal people -
sporting activities, cultural programs
Aboriginal family support worker – working with young families with children
0-8 years. Assists & supports in accommodation, information &
referral. Organises programs, activities and camps
Playgroup
Co-ordinator- Tuesday & Thursday playgroup at
Homebase. Guest speakers and
workshops. Fun & information
for kids and parents.
Youth and Family Worker – Mediation &
support for young people and families. Assistance
to find & keep accommodation. Workshops for youth at risk.
Court support, information & referral.
Youth Development Worker- Researches the needs of
young people in the Great Lakes. Organisation
of youth events. Funding &
resources for youth programs. Youth information.
Home Care Service of NSW
Great Lakes Sub Branch, Community Centre
Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 5314
Legacy Office
Community Centre, Sciacca Avenue, Tuncurry (02) 6555 4011
Lifeline
Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 6665
LCSA
Local Community Services Association (02) 9211 3644
6/66 Albion Street, Surry Hills 2010 1800 646 545
Provide information, resources & support on community development and community
management and represent member’s views to policy and decision makers
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc.
3 Farquhar Street, Wingham (02) 6553 5121
Postal Address: PO Box 75, Wingham 2429
An information & referral service for migrants an NESB residents in the
Hastings, Greater
Taree, Gloucester & Great Lakes local government areas
Hours - 9:00am - 3:00pm outside these hours contact
Newcastle Migrant Resource Centre 1800 813 205
Marriage Celebrants
Joseph C. Court
- 27 Stephen Street, Forster (02) 6554 9225
Meals on Wheels
Community Centre
Breese Parade, Forster
Co-ordinator (02) 6554 8811
Kitchen (02) 6554 7958
Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
Families and relationships matter - talk it over
For men who want to talk about their family and relationship concerns.
It offers information support and referral. Service is open 24 hours a day and
can
be called from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call.
Migrant Resource Centre
(02) 4969 3399
Newcastle & Hunter Region (02) 4961 4997
8 Chaucer St, Hamilton fax 1800 813 205
Services and Resources, Special Projects, Community and Welfare Services
Regional Migrant Worker
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc. (02) 6553 5121
Contact: Caron Watkins
An information & referral service for migrants and NESB residents in the
Hastings, Greater Taree Gloucester & Great Lakes local government areas
Hours – 9.00am-3.00pm outside these hours contact Newcastle Migrant Resource
Centre 1800 813 205
Mid Nth Coast Regional Council for
Social Development Inc.
23 Wallace Street, Macksville (02) 6568 4040
Postal Address PO Box 496 Macksville 2447
Neighbourhood Watch
Forster
Pres: Herb Bennett (02) 6554 7125
Vice Pres: Pat Holstein (02) 6554 8458
Sec: Tom Short (02) 6554 7196
Postal Address 98 Short Street, Forster 2428
Tuncurry
Ted Bickford (02) 6555 2315
NSW Community Relations Commission
Racism Hotline (to record incidents of racially motivated attacks against the
Arabic, Sikh & Muslem communities of Australia) (02) 9716 2260
Pink Ladies
Cape Hawk Community Hospital
Enquires:
Betty (02) 6555 6973
Beryl (02) 6554 5251
Richmond Group Home
Department of Community Services
61 South Street, Forster (02) 6555 8975
Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Forster
Contact: Ross Presgrave
(02) 6554 5945
Family Retreat is a place for seriously ill children and their families to enjoy
a free holiday
Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol
Forster/Tuncurry Division (02) 6554 5458
Postal Address PO Box 169, Tuncurry
Sec: Bill Blaikie (02) 6554 8422
Divisional Commander: John Lynch Mob. 0408 026 166
Salvation Army
South Street, Tuncurry
Community Services Officer (02) 6554 6101
Mon, Fri. Mornings - Church Hall, South Street
Forster Quarters – Captains Major Eddie & Eva Phillips (02) 6555 4418
Senior Citizens Association.
Forster- Community Centre, Breese Pde (02) 6555 6692
Coomba Park-Community Hall, Moorooba Rd
Sec: Betty Spilsted (02) 6554 2175
Activities Co-ordinator:Tony Bacales (02) 6554 2159
Stroud - Senior Citizens Centre, Church Lane
Sec: Ella Wilkinson (02) 4994 5012
Seniors Information Service
Level 4, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney 13 12 44
Senior Safari
Contact: Vera & Brian Entwistle (02) 6557 6654
(Raising funds for Children’s Cancer Research)
St. Vincent de Paul
124 Little Street, Forster (02) 6554 6079
Welfare Officer (02) 6555 8195
Tea Gardens Community Technology Centre Inc.
Shop 4, Myall Plaza
209 Myall Street, Tea Gardens 2324
Manager: Mr. Trevor Cook (02) 4997 0749
Sec: Shirlie Richards
Fax: (02) 4997 0759
Email: teagardens@ctcnsw.net.au
Web Address: teagardens.ctcnsw.net.au
Further Information contact: Lyn Reid lynreid@aanet.com.au
IT Service to local community, provide Internet access, communication
service
for local service organisations, Information services to government, ATO,
Office of Industrial Relations, NSW Access OnLine, Tourist Information
Bookings etc. Provide IT Education and tuition for the local community.
Tea Gardens Community Technology Centre is a not for profit Community Centre
Translating and Interpreting Service
88 Cumberland Street, The Rocks. Sydney
7days a week 24hr. 13 1450
Uniting Care Burnside High Intensity Fostering Service
Coffs Harbour (02) 6651 3367
Taree (02) 6553 3992
Fostering placement program for young people aged 10-17 years
Volunteer Connections (02) 6551 4528
Manning Support Services
Postal Address PO Box 759, Taree 2428
Women's Information & Referral
Translation and Interpreting service available 1800 817 227
Nabiac -
Nabiac Memorial Neighbourhood Centre
Nabiac Street
Nabiac Showground Committee
Contact: Helen Allman (02) 6554 1195
Wallamba Community Group
Contact: Gladys Mills (02) 6554 1241
Bulahdelah-
Bulahdelah Hospital Ladies Auxiliary
Contact: Phyllis Haynes
26 River Street (02) 4997 4595
Bulahdelah Show and Rodeo Association
Contact: John Smith
Markwell Road (02) 4997 4530
Bulahdelah Tidy Towns
Contact: Kevin Carter (02) 4997 4741
Stroud-
Anglican Womens Guild
Contact: Gwen Robards (02) 4994 5246
Baptist Womens Guild
Sec: Mrs Bulbett (02) 4994 5427
Stroud Show Association
Sec. John Murray (02) 4997 5235
Stroud Brickthrowing Committee
Contact: Judy Pereira
36 Memorial Avenue (02) 4994 5221
Stroud Rodeo Committee
Contact: David Gorton
Postal Address PO Box 7, Stroud 2425 (02) 4994 5175
Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens
Myall Waterways Tourist Association
Contact: Denis Downie bh (02) 4997 0427
Postal Address PO Box 70, Hawks Nest 2324 ah (02) 4997 0222
Myall Community Art & Craft Centre
Council Centre, Myall Road, Tea Gardens
Postal Address PO Box 63, Tea Gardens 2324
Pres: Mrs Carol Heylbut
Vice Pres: Mrs Vicki Rankin
Sec: Mrs Lorraine Pevitt
RSL and Community Retirement Association
Contact: Ted Ingram (02) 4997 0790
North Arm Cove-
North Arm Cove Bushfire Brigade
Fundraising Committee
Contact: Gabrielle Webb
Cove Boulevarde (02) 4997 3202
Youth
Pathways
Contact: Michaeli Gwilliam 0428 277 944
The objectives of Youth Pathways is to assist the most at risk of leaving
school and not making a smooth transition to further training or employment.
Local Youth Pathways consultant covers the
Carers
After Hours Line 1800 242 636
Carers often need to talk to someone who can help to
alleviate some of the stress & emotional exhaustion they experience
Mon.-Fri.
Community
Health, Breese Parade, Forster
Drug & Alcohol Counselling- for appointments ring 1300 662 263
Telephone counselling in crisis situations
G-line
Gambling Help 1800 633 635
Confidential, Anonymous and Free Counselling Service
Hunter Gambling Service
For free and confidential counselling
Contact: Jenny Medland 6554 8168; 0438
291 040
The
For assistance outside our normal hours please contact the
G-Line (NSW) 1800 633 635 (24hrs)
Professional Assessment, Individual face-to-face counselling,
Group Counselling, Advocacy and Referral, Community Awareness
And Education, Outreach surrounding areas.
Help for families of children 0-5 years
24 hour telephone counselling 1800 677 961
24hr. Crisis Counselling 131114
Personal and Relationship Counselling in
Taree and Port
Necessary and can be made by phoning:
Port
between
Sids
and Kids NSW
Bereavement Support Line 24hr 1800 651 186
For Support and information
Victims
of Crime
24hr 1800
819 816
Confidential telephone counselling service
Face to face counselling, support groups and referrals available
Forster
Neighbourhood Centre
Little Street, Forster
(02) 6555 4351
Postal Address:
General Counselling and Relationship Counselling are available.
Appointments are necessary. Confidentiality is respected. Free service.
Community
Health Centres
Forster - Breese Parade
(02) 6555 1800
Self referral accepted. Crisis - Child & Family Relationship & General
Relaxation & Stress Management, Menopause
Mental Health Care Team and Social Worker
Bulahdelah-
Cnr.Richmond & Crawford Sts
(02) 4997 4240
Gloucester-
Bob
Berry
12 Campbell Street
, Taree
(02) 6552 5191
Appointments Only
Lifestyle Stress, Relationships, Adolescent Problems, Trauma
Mental Health and Alcohol.
Wynter Street
, Taree
(02) 6551 3716
Lifeline Counselling Services
Personal, Relationship, Couples, Loss and Grief (02)
6551 0842
Forster
Neighbourhood Centre
Little Street, Forster
(02) 6555 4351
Postal Address:
General Counselling and Relationship Counselling are available.
Appointments are necessary. Confidentiality is respected. Free service.
Tennison Woods Centre,
Marriage, Family & Personal Counselling & Forster Care
Family
Support Services
(02) 6551 5660
Taree - Tennison Woods Centre,
Postal Address
Contact: Julie Garlick
Marriage and family counselling service
Forster –
Postal Address
Contact: Denise Green
Gloucester
– Shop 5,
Contact: Mavis Tursdig
(02) 6558 9550
Karitane
(02) 9794 1852
Help for families of children 0-5 years
24 hour telephone counselling
1800 677 961
Kids
Help Line
(Kids Help Line is a free 24hour telephone counselling service
open every day of the year. (Anyone aged 5-18 years can ring)
Postal Address:
Parent
Line
13 20 55
Information service for parents of children aged 0-18years, living in NSW.
Parents can call Parent Line to talk over any parenting issue or to receive
information on relevant issues. All calls will be answered by our team of
trained, professional counsellors who all have experience in helping families
deal with problems. We are just a phone call away, ready to listen and provide
support and assistance.
Hours: Parent Line is open
Every week (except public holidays
Newcastle
fax (02) 4926 5388
Marriage and family counselling, separation
counselling, family mediation
and counselling training
Domestic Violence
Counsellor (02) 6552 2977
(Women’s Refuge)
Domestic
Violence Crisis Line 24hrs.
Support,
Information, Referral 1800 656 463
Domestic
Violence Crisis Service 24hrs (02) 6551 0011
(Women’s
Refuge)
Community
Health Centres
Forster
- Breese Parade
Drug
& Alcohol – Appointment required 1300 662
663
Bulahdelah- Cnr.Richmond
& Crawford Sts (02) 4997 4240
Gloucester
-
Bob
Berry
12 Campbell Street
, Taree (02) 6552 5191
Appointments
Only
Lifestyle
Stress, Relationships, Adolescent Problems, Trauma
Mental
Health and Alcohol.
Ted
Noffs Foundation 1800 151 045
www.noffs.org.au
Adolescent & Family, drug &
alcohol counselling
treatment
Alcohol
& Drug Information Service 24hr 1800 422 599
Confidential counselling, referral information and
advice service for drug and alcohol issues.
See
also Support Groups
G-line
Gambling
Help 1800 633 635
Confidential,
Anonymous and Free Counselling Service
Hunter
Gambling Service
For
free and confidential counselling
Contact: 6557 8864
See
also Support Groups
Grief
Counselling
Postal Address
Counselling
families who are grieving after the loss of a baby
Lifeline – Grief Support 13 1114
NALAG
National
Association Loss and Grief
Mid
Postal Address:
Sids
and Kids NSW
Bereavement
Support Line 24hr.
1800 651 186
Community
Health Centres
Forster
- Breese Parade
(02) 6555 1800
Mental
Health Care Team and Social Worker
Bulahdelah-
Cnr Richmond
& Crawford Sts (02) 4997 4240
Mental
Health Counsellor
Gloucester-
Mental
health nurse and social worker
Mental
Health Information Service
62 Victoria Road
, Gladesville 1800 674 200
Mental
Health Access No 24hr service
1300 369 968
Community
Health Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 1800
See also Support Groups
Women’s
Health & Sexual Assault Services
Taree
Community Health Centre
(02) 6592 9315
64 Pulteney Street
, Taree
Postal
Address:
Child
and Adolescent Sexual Assault Counsellor (02) 6551 9701
Counsellor
available on Mon, Tues, Wed. If unable to directly contact Counsellor please
contact Taree Community Health Centre between
Referrals
should be made to the Taree Sexual Assault Service
(02) 6551 5443
Families
& Friends of Missing Persons
Telephone
Support Service 24 hour
telephone support 1800 227 772
Free
face to face counselling for families and friends of missing persons. Available
in some areas -If you would like to receive counselling we can
help you to locate appropriate assistance in your local area
Dave Tully Centre, Unit 3,
Postal Address:
Pres: Robert Campbell
Sec: Brian Ferguson
Drop-in Centre for all Vietnam Veterans, Counselling, Pensions Office, Advocacy
Dental Clinic
Forster - Community Health Centre, Breese Pde 1300 651 625
Pacific Smiles
2/22 South Street, Forster (02) 6554 6263
PR Feldbusch, I. Jeffree, S. Ray, B Lloyd
14 South Street, Forster (02) 6555 8732
Michael Rossell
Forster Towers, 12 Wallis Street, Forster (02) 6555 5554
Taree - Cnr. York & Pulteney Streets (02) 6551 1218
C. Everingham & I Seaniger
49 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 2777
Forster Denture Clinic
Craig Pattison
1 MacIntosh Street, Forster (02) 6554 9094
Pacific Palms Denture Clinic
Margaret Elliott
6 Peprico Place, Pacific Palms (02) 6554 0641
Tim Wright & Michael Middlecoat
Shop 14, Forster Tower, Wallis Street, Forster (02) 6554 8821
Ian R Wilson
14 South Street, Forster
All enquiries – 18 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow (02) 4962 4343
1800 623 338
Dr. James Smyth
Suite 2, 1st Floor
Forster Shopping Village, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 8363
For adults with severe physical disabilities and who require total care.
Carers at
For disabled children and their families.
Camps are held twice a year near Old Bar. Contact:
(02) 6552 6547
Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services Australia
86 Albert Street, Taree (02) 6551 0822
Postal Address PO Box 1025 Taree 2430
Individual & Group Advocacy
(02)
9319 6549
Ground Floor, 52 Pitt Street, Redfern 2016
1800 424 007
Disability Information Service
218 Molesworth Street, Lismore 2480 1800 800 340
Hearing Services
Audiometry Clinic
Community Health Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 6822
Australian Hearing Services
133 Gordon Street, Port Macquarie (02) 6584 1144
Visiting Centres - Forster, Taree 13 1797
Private Audiologists-
Laubman & Pank
Forster Specialist Centre
20 South Street, Forster
Appointments are necessary 1800 045 042
Hearing Care
Bonny Hills 25 Binbila Drive (02) 6586 3330
Forster Suite 3, 12 South Street (02) 6555 5669
Australian Communication Exchange Ltd Voice (02) 9204 2970
Ground Floor, 33 Argyle St, Parramatta TTY (02) 9204 2971
Deafness Resources Australia Toll Free Voice 1800 656 428
Toll Free TTY 1800 642 664
National Relay Service 13 2544
Toll Free 1800 067 167
The Deaf Society of NSW Voice (02) 9893 8555
Lvl 4/169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta TTY (02) 9893 8858
Newcastle Branch Toll Free Voice 1800 893 885
9/123 King Street, Newcastle Toll Free TTY 1800 893 855
Development Disabilities - Services for Intellectually Disabled
Valley Industries (02) 6552 8888
Whitbread Street & Muldoon Streets, Taree
Nature's Care Nursery (02) 6552 8848
Manning Great Lakes Mowing Service (02) 6552 8868
All Purpose Packaging & Shredding (02) 6552 8828
Ethnic Affairs Commission, NSW 1300 651 500
(Interpreter Booking Service)
Lip Reading Classes – Judy Cowan (02) 6555 9303
Tues. 9.30am – Held at Baptist Church Hall
Maneela Street, Forster
Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Specialists
47 Lake Road, Port Macquarie (02) 6583 1650
Forster – Forster Specialist Centre, 14 South St (02) 6554 6888
Holiday Coast Respite Cooperative Limited
4/1 Merrymen Way
(PO Box 5656)
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Ph: 02) 6581 4733
Mob: 0407 243 124
Fax: 02) 6581 4755
Executive Officer: Dan Roberts
Email: respite@midcoast.com.au
Department of Community Services
Richmond Home, 61 South Street, Forster (02) 6555 8975
Developmental Disabilities Services
(through Department of Community Services)
Taree - Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street (02) 6552 1577
Maitland - 262 High St (02) 4933 6488
Raymond Terrace- Unit 3/1 Jacaranda Street (02) 4987 1022
Outreach service to Great Lakes Shire-
Hawks Nest to Wards River
Developmental disability services for children School Screening of kindergarten
children for eyesight
Dundaloo Foundation Ltd (02) 6551 4214
83 Wingham Road, Taree
Manning Great Lakes Early Intervention Centre
Taree - 33 Florence Street (02) 6552 7333
Tuncurry - Capel Street (next to Kindilan Childcare Centre) (02) 6557
2016
Services Forster, Tuncurry, Bulahdelah
Life Without Barriers
Community based services for people with a disability and
people with a mental health issue and children and young people
in crisis including those from indigenous and other cultural backgrounds
Day services, Accommodation Support, Day Programs, Community Outreach,
Attendant Care, escapAbility Supported Holidays, Holiday Coast Respite,
Out of home care, In-homecare, Supervised access, Respite Services
Great Lakes Leisure & Respite Options
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 6243
People with disabilities are linked with a volunteer companion for integration
into mainstream recreational or sporting activities
Home-Start
A voluntary Home Visiting Scheme
(02) 6557 5933
Offering practical support and friendship to families with
children 0-5 years. Are you
exhausted, feeling overwhelmed by the
stresses of life with small children. The parent of a child with a disability
or have a disability yourself. Forster, Tuncurry, Taree.
Manning Valley Respite Care
Office 3 Thomas Mulcahy Centre
80 Wynter Street, Taree (02) 6552 7374
Riding for Disabled
Taree & District Riding for Disabled
Sec: Jeff (02) 6553 6344
Stroud Riding for Disabled
Contact: Rosemary Laing
2 Cowper Street, Stroud (02) 4994 5347
Developmental disability services for children
Early School Support Program
Forster Public School, Head Street, Forster (02) 6555 6766
Tuncurry Public School, Tuncurry Street,Tuncurry (02) 6554 6463
For young children with a mild intellectual disability
Support class for Students with a Mild Intellectual Disability
Forster Public School, Head Street, Forster (02) 6555 6766
Forster High School, Cape Hawke Drive, Forster (02) 6554 6062
Irrawang Public School
1 Geer Street, Raymond Terrace (02) 4987 2403
Raymond Terrace High School
Elkin Ave, Raymond Terrace (02) 4987 2306
Support Class for Students with a Moderate or Severe Intellectual Disability
Manning Gardens Public School
Mudford Street, Taree (02) 6552 6333
Integration Program
Contact Local Government Schools
Support for students with disabilities who are integrated in mainstream government
schools
Early Intervention - Special Education
Manning Gardens Public School
Mudford Street, Taree (02) 6552 6333
Special Education Centre
University of Newcastle, University Drive
Callaghan. Newcastle (02) 4921 6275
Sight Services
Guide Dog Association of NSW - ACT
Newcastle -2nd Floor, 133 King Street (02) 4925 3066
Coffs Harbour - Coffs Commercial Centre (02) 6652 7424
Unit 4 /1 Duke Street
Technical aid, guide dogs and orientation and mobility training for people with
little or no sight
Royal Blind Society of NSW
63 Laman Street, Newcastle 1800 045 905
Technical aid and support for adults with little or no sight
Vision
Technical aid and support for adults with little or no sight
Coffs Harbour - 23 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
Postal Address PO Box 1401, Coffs Harbour 2450 (02) 6651 1863
Vision Information Line 1800 331
000
Friends of the Royal Blind Society
Taree & District
Sec: (02) 6553 3239
Itinerant Support Teacher-Vision
Contact: Local government schools
Vision Impaired Support Group
Meetings held at Legacy Village
Mills Parade, Tuncurry
Meets 4th Thurs. of each month
Contact: Forster Neighbourhood Centre Little Street, Forster
(02) 6555 4351;
fax (02) 6554 5234;
email:forsternc@westnet.com.au
Visually Impaired Support Group
Great Lakes Neighbour Aid
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 8698
Programme of Aid for Disabled People (PADP)
Community Health Centres
Forster 16 Breese Parade (02) 6555 6822
Taree 22 York Street (02) 6551 1315
Bulahdelah Cnr Richmond & Crawford Streets (02) 4997 4240
Gloucester Hospital Grounds, Church Street (02) 6558 1011
Hawks Nest Cnr Tuloa & Booner Streets (02) 4997 0186
Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop
Muldoon & Whitbread Streets, Taree (02) 6552 3955
Aid to the Disabled
Technical Aid to the Disabled
227 Morrison Road, Ryde (02) 9808 2022
Postal Address PO Box 108, Ryde 2112
Hunter Branch - Sec: Fred Clark (02) 4943 7304
Willis Chair Care (02) 6556 9040
(Wheelchair maintenance/disability
aid repairs) Mob. 0428 569 040
Gloucester -
Bucketts Way Carers,
78 Church Street (02) 6559 2454
Peer support program for younger people with disabilities
Outreach service for Wards River & Limeburners
Creek. Community Health, Hospital Grounds (02) 6558 1011
See also Home and Community Care Services, Childrens Services, Employment, Support Groups
Chris Horsfield, Chris Horsfield, June Lee
Tuncurry - 66 Manning Street (02) 6554 6883 or (02) 6555 5464
Peter Allen, Patrick Choi
Forster - 3 Wharf Street (02) 6554 6285 or 6554 6110
Paul Brennan & Anna Vass
20 Wallis Street, Forster (02) 6554 7000
Tuncurry Medical Centre
Guy Laden,
Gerard Vogt, Peter Ryan (02) 6554 5531
12 Beach Street, Tuncurry
Ron Cassano, 197 Boomerang Drive,
Blueys Beach, Pacific Palms (02) 6554 0392
J.C. Clement & A.L. Clement – (Locum Work Only)
67 Amaroo Drive, Smiths Lake (02) 6554 4269
Forster Family Medical
Practice
(02) 6555 4411
Dr Gina Kondeva 0422 998 338 a.h.
Forster Specialist Centre
20 South Street, Forster (02) 6555 6888
Drs Phillip Colman, Dennis Cordato, Bruce Farnsworth, Robert Johnston, Cecilie
Cappelen-Smith, Murray Hyde Page, Melissa McCarney, Robert Pickles, Emil Gayed,
Dr. Chrisanthey,
Forster Specialist Centre,
Phillip Sprott, Philippa McCaffery
Sisters Robyn Smith and Robyn Camilleri
Audio Clinic – Lambman and Pank, Peter Gray
Forster Sports Medicine Clinic
H.W. Thurlow
28 Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6554 6268
Forster Tuncurry Medical Centre
Drs. Stewart Hunter, Gary Clemensen, Monika Schuch
Phillip Dobell-Brown, Hilary Williams
14 South Street, Forster (02) 6554 8777
Dr Emil Gayed
Obstetrician Gynaecologist
20 South Street, Forster (02) 6550 0744
Main Rooms at 54 Commerce Street, Taree (02) 6550 0744
Gordon Sanders
7 Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6554 6822
Gary Schiller & Simon Taylor
47 Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6555 6044
Melinda Wilson & Wayne Halpin
208 Boomerang Drive, Pacific Palms (02) 6554 0677
Medical Centre and Skin Clinic
Allan Tran, Dr I Gazi, Dr Dasen
28 West Street, Forster (02) 6555 9991
Cape Hawke Specialist Centre
10-12 South Street, Forster
Suite Nos.
1 Fuller & Turner (02) 6554 7569
2 Dr Ray Hodgson (02) 6557 5557
3 Dr Geoffrey Whitehouse (02) 6555 5669
4 Drs Newman, Curteis, McLean & Gary Stamm (02) 6555 2888
5 Dr O’Keefe, Walkom (02) 6555 3065
6 Forster-Tuncurry Physiotherapy (02) 6554 5225
Skin Cancer Clinic
Dr I Gazi 28 West Street, Forster (02) 6555 9991
Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service
684 Macintosh Street, Forster (02) 6555 6721 fax (02) 6557 6954
Steve Nicholson
74 Clarkson Street (02) 6554 1209
Ian Everett,
77 Booner Street, Hawks Nest (02) 4997 0081
Bruce Pearson,
5/205-207 Myall St,Tea Gardens (02) 4997 1122
Norman Brown
Cowper Street (02) 4994 5106
C. Martin, G. Lyford & M Hogg
47 King St (02) 6558 1604
Adel Ayad Habashi
80 Stroud Street (02) 4997 4245
Otto Gutauskas
Tarean Street (02) 4997 5505
Psychiatrist
Klaus Akkerman
26 Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6555 8411
Radiologist (X-Rays)
Manning Valley Medical Imaging
Forster -Cape Hawke Hospital, Breckenridge Street (02) 6554 8600
Taree - 29 York Street (02) 6552 4000