Booral Primary School
Bucketts Way, Booral (02) 4994 9266
Bulahdelah Central School
Meade Street, Bulahdelah (02) 4997 4329
Canteen (02) 4997 4766
Bungwahl Primary School
Seal Rocks Road, Bungwahl (02) 4997 6175
Coolongolook Primary School
Pacific Highway, Coolongolook (02) 4997 7183
Forster High School
Cape Hawke Drive, Forster (02) 6554 6062
Canteen (02) 6554 5259
Forster Primary School
Head Street, Forster (02) 6555 6766
Canteen (02) 6554 5409
Holy Name Catholic School (Primary)
Lake Street, Forster (02) 6554 6504
Nabiac Primary School
Clarkson Street, Nabiac (02) 6554 1247
Pacific Palms Primary School
Boomerang Drive, Pacific Palms (02) 6554 0249
The Manning River Steiner School
145a Wingham Road, Taree (02) 6551 3403
St Joseph’s Catholic School
Pacific Highway, Bulahdelah (02) 4997 4189
Stroud Primary School
Erin Street, Stroud (02) 4994 5255
Stroud Road Primary School
Bucketts Way, Stroud Road (02) 4994 5276
Tea Gardens Primary School
Witt Street, Tea Gardens (02) 4997 0286
Tuncurry Primary School
Tuncurry Street, Tuncurry (02) 6554 6463
Department of Education & Training
District Office (02) 6591 7600
Middle Street, Forster
Department of School Education
Taree District Office, Middle Street, Forster (02) 6555 2001
Forster Tuncurry Community College
Adult Education
Cnr. Manning & Lake Sts, Tuncurry
Postal Address PO Box 331,Tuncurry 2428
Courses in Forster/Tuncurry and Nabiac (02) 6554 9215
Defensive Driving Course
Conducted by: Lions Club, Forster
Sec: Denis New (02) 6555 2990
Email: newy2Wbigpond.com.au
Hunter Community College Outreach
Postal Address PO Box 213, Broadmeadow 2292 (02) 4952 9115
Outreach adult education/leisure learning
TAFE NSW
North Coast Institute
Tuncurry - Great Lakes Campus
The Northern Parkway, Tuncurry
Taree - Montgomery Crescent (02) 6592 6000
Port Macquarie - Widderson Street (02) 6580 3500
Outreach to Great Lakes Shire. Introductory courses with a vocational or further
education are presented in local venues to groups of people who find it difficult
to attend courses on campus
University of the Third Age Inc
(U3A) Forster/Tuncurry
Postal Address PO Box 94, Forster 2428
Enquiries: Wendy Buender (02) 6554 2139
Beverly Richardson (02) 6555 5900
Ray Maclaine (02) 6554 1530
U3A is an international association established in 1972 which offers a way for
older people to use their leisure time to teach and learn together. Any person
over 55 years who is retired or semi retired and interested in the pursuit of
knowledge may become a member and/or tutor
Hawks Nest,Tea Gardens
Myall University of the Third Age Inc (U3A)
Contact: Bob Metcalfe
Postal Address: PO Box 3, Tea Gardens 2324 (02) 4997 0265
Employers First
Postal Address:
Employment National
This number will take you to the nearest 13 3400
Employment Office in your area
Job Network
Job Seekers 13 6268
Job seeker services and finding your local job network members
Employers 13 1715
Find the right staff for your business
Customer service line 1800
805 260
For customer complaints or feedback www.jobnetwork.gov.au
Job Placement, Employment, Training Program (JPET)
Postal Address - PO Box 1146, Taree 2430
Contact: Greg Wilcox (02) 6550 1936 or Geraldine Kos
Visits made to Homebase, 17 Peel St, Tuncurry
Taree – The Clarence Centre, 46a Wynter Street
(02) 6557 8055
Tuncurry– Shop 2, 32-34 Manning Street
(02) 6555 7648
Nova Employment
A specialist agency for people with an assessed intellectual
disability who wish to seek assistance in finding open employment
Samaritans Youth Market
Programme
Do you have a new business idea, are you under the age of 25?
No idea is too big or too small! If
you think you have a
special skill or business idea please call Nathan on (02) 6557 6977 or 0427 455 422
Volunteers Connections (02)
6551 4528
Postal Address
Open: Tues.
(A project of Manning Support Services Inc.)
Wesley Uniting Employment 1800 631 132
Taree - 255-227 Victoria Street (02) 6551 2660
Tuncurry - Level 2, Bridgepoint Building
1 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 8680
Winning Edge (02) 6550 0230
18a Pulteney Street, Taree
Postal Address PO Box 501, Taree 2430
Gloucester Community Training Inc.
Smart Options Employment Agency
34 King Street, Gloucester (02) 6558 1784
Training and employment related services
Employment Advice & Industrial Relations
Helpline 1902 983 540
Employers First
313 Sussex St, Sydney (02) 9264 2000
Department of Industrial
Relations
Level 3,
Industrial Inspections Services
State Awards Enquiries 13 1628
Industrial Relations Commission of NSW
237 Wharf Road, Newcastle (02) 4926 3833
Office of the Employment Advocate
1300 366 632
Regional Office –Level 12,
Workplace Agreements
Office of Workplace Services1300 724 200
Work Choices Infoline 1300 363 264
Workplace Services Taree
30 Pulteney Street, Taree (02) 6551 2566
Workcover Authority of NSW
Workers Compensation and Advisory Services 13 1050
Workcover Occupational Health and Safety Hotline
Workers Compensation (Dust Diseases) Board (02) 9233 4411
Asbestos Demolition (02) 9370 5099
Industrial Relations 13 1628
Port Macquarie - 145 Horton Street (02) 6588 7000
WorkDirections
1800 816 483 Freecall
Job Network 1800 468 562 Feefax
Taree - 148 Victoria Street (02) 6592 4999
WorkSmart Training
(02) 6555 8922
Tuncurry email: barry@glcr.org.au
Australian Conservation Foundation (02) 9247 4285
33 George Street, Sydney
Community Liaison Officer fax (02) 9247 1206
Membership Freecall 1800 332 510
The Australian Conservation Foundation is an independent membership based not
for profit national organisation with over 30 years experience campaigning
to defend the environment
Booti Booti National Park
Postal Address: PO Box 7, Pacific Palms 2428 (02) 6554 0446
Raymond Terrace - 2 Bourke Street West (02) 4987 3108
Coomba Aquatic Club Landcare Group
Contact: Dr David Robinson (02) 6554 2150
Dune
Care Groups
Volunteer
Volunteer Dune Care groups play an essential role in the rehabilitation
and regeneration of our coastal environment.
New members are always welcome and interested people should contact Great Lakes
Council to find out about groups in their area
(Tuncurry,
Environment Protection Authority
117 Bull Street, Newcastle (02) 4926 9971
State Forest of NSW
Manning Regional Office, Stokes Ave, Taree (02) 6551 0074
Hunter Regional Office
Postal Address PO Box 2196, Dangar 2309 (02) 4927 0977
Bulahdelah -10 McKenzie Street (02) 4997 4206
Forster Community Landcare Group
C/- 14/36 Breckenridge Street, Forster
Sec. Kate Morgan (02) 6555 9032
Co-ordinator: David Hammer (02) 6555 9032
Friends of the Park
Contact: Geoff Frewin
17 Palm Road, Forster (02) 6554 6741
Friends of Treachery Head Dune Care Group
Treachery Camp
Contact: Jack Brown (02) 4997 6210
Breese Parade, Forster
Environmental, Health (02) 6591 7375
Waste & Garbage (02) 6591 7353
Tuncurry Waste Management Centre (02) 6554
9471
Great Lakes Environment Association Inc.
Postal Address: PO Box 4102, Forster NSW 2428
For more information contact:
Jacqui - (02) 6554 2256 mobile - 0413 312 516
Gordon (02) 6557 6357
NSW Fisheries
2 Palm Street, Tuncurry (02) 6554 6078
Koalas in Care
(02) 6552 2183
24hr. voluntary rescue service to give immediate assistance to sick and
injured koalas, the group gives advice on the correct species of eucalypts
that should be planted for koala food and is heavily involved in koala
habitat issues in the region. Koalas in Care is licensed by the
Department of Environment and Conservation and relies on public
donations to maintain its operations.
Myall Lakes Greens
Active on social and environmental issues
Enquiries: Anne (02) 6554 4228
Rural Lands Protection Board
15 Isabella Street, Wingham
Postal Address PO Box 76, Wingham (02) 6553 4233
Smiths Lake Landcare Group
Contact: David Smith
28 Skicove Road, Smiths Lake (02) 6554 4132
Tuncurry Dune Care Group
Contact:Joan Goodwin (02) 6555 4706
10 Eden Place, Tuncurry (02) 6554 6995
Tuncurry Flora Park
Contact: Mrs Royleen Brinkworth (02) 6554 6898
Tuncurry Recycling Depot
Resource Recovery
Tuncurry Road, Tuncurry
Great Lakes Community Resources
Postal Address PO Box 361, Forster 2428 (02) 6554 9471
Waterways Authority 13 1256
Little Street, Forster (02) 6554 6004
Australian Taxation Office
266 King Street, Newcastle 1800 045 576
Centrelink 13 2300
Taree - 184-188 Victoria Street
Tuncurry - Cnr Beach & Parkes Street
Maitland - 226 High Street, Maitland
Free service provided by Centrelink for people on a Centrelink pension or benefit,
on a Veterans Affairs pension or currently planning retirement.
Consumer Credit Legal Centre
24 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills (02) 9698 9448
Free legal advice on borrowers’ rights
consumer credit debt problems,
contracts repossession & bankruptcy
Credit Line – Sydney Toll Free 1800 467 941
Lifeline's financial counselling service
Credit Helpline
50 Regent Street, Sydney Toll Free 1800 808 488
This project is run by the Financial Counsellors Association of NSW
Forster Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
Little Sreet, Forster (02) 6555 4351
Postal Address PO Box 314, Forster 2428
Free and Confidential Financial Counselling Service (02) 6555 8300
Salvation Army Moneycare Financial Counselling Service
Tuncurry - South Street (02) 6554 6101
Taree - Level 1, 10 - 16 Pulteney Street (02) 6539 3901
Monday - Thursday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Phone for an appointment
Allan Pearse Funeral Services Pty. Ltd.
Head Office:118 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6554 5433
Postal Address PO Box 44, Forster 2428
Manning Great Lakes Lady Funeral Services Pty. Ltd.
Head Office: 118 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6557 8899
Postal Address: PO Box 44, Forster 2428
Hastings District Funeral and Cremation Services
118 Gordon Street, Port Macquarie (02) 6583 1266
W T Howard Funeral Directors (02) 6552 1057
Taree -5 Flett Street
(02) 6552 7888
Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens
183 Pampoolah Road, Taree (02) 6551 3589
Newcastle Crematorium
Anderson Drive, Beresfield (02) 4966 3233
Tranquillity Funerals
Head Office: 4 Commerce Court, Forster
Postal Address PO Box 157, Forster 2428 (02) 6555 3500
Agriculture NSW Advisory Services
Taree - 1 Macquarie Street (02) 6552 7299
Gloucester - 76 Church Street (02) 6558 1707
Attorney General’s Department (NSW)
Goodsell Building, Chifley Square, Sydney (02) 9228 8777
Local Court Houses –
Forster - Lake Street (02) 6554 6951
Taree - 85 Albert Street (02) 6552 5599
Sheriffs Office (02) 6552 5730
Australia Post
Bulahdelah (02) 4997 4283
Bungwahl (02) 4997 6132
Dyers Crossing (02) 6550 2230
Forster (02) 6591 7860
Forster Shopping Village (02) 6555 3355
Hallidays Point (02) 6559 2912
Hawks Nest (02) 4997 0255
Karuah (02) 4997 5204
Krambach (02) 6559 1240
Limeburners Creek (02) 4997 5208
Nabiac (02) 6554 1201
Pacific Palms (02) 6554 0202
Seal Rocks (02) 4997 6150
Stroud (02) 4994 5248
Tea Gardens (02) 4997 0240
Tuncurry (02) 6554 6352
Wards River (02) 4994 7155
Australian Taxation Office
266 King Street, Newcastle
General Administration Enquiries 13 2861
Australian Electoral Commission 13 2326
Australian Electoral Commission - Lyne
Manning Arcade, 20 Manning Street, Taree (02) 6552 1490
Centrelink Appoints 13 1021
Newstart and other Allowances 13 2850
Pensions 13 2300
Family Payments 13 6150
Austudy 13 2490
Youth Allowance 13 2490
Abstudy 13 2317
Assistance for Isolated Children 13 2318
Centrelink Business Hotline 13 1158
Centrelink Business Hotline Fax 13 2115
Centrelink International Services 13 1673
Centrelink Career Information 1800 067 482
Enquiries in languages other than English 13 1202
Child Care 13 1305
Centrelink Student Services 13 2316
Centrelink Reportafraud Call Centre 13 7230
Customer Relations Freecall 1800 050 004
Tuncurry - Cnr. Parkes & Beach Streets
Postal Address: PO Box 259, Tuncurry 2428
Taree - 184-188 Victoria Street
Postal Address PO Box 502, Taree 2430
Child Support Agency
266 King Street, Newcastle 13 1272
Commonwealth Carelink Centres 1800 052 222
Can help put older Australians in touch with a wide
range of community, residential and other aged care services
Department of Community Services
Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6552 1577
Department of Conservation and Land Management
Lands Office Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6552 2788
Department of Corrective Services
Mid North Coast Correctional Centre
370 Aldavilla Road, Aldavilla (02) 6560 2700
Community Offender Services
(Including Probation and Parole Service)
Taree - 46a Wynter Street (02) 6552 7599
NSW Dairy Corporation
1 Macquarie Street, Taree (02) 6552 3000
Department of Defence
Taree - D Coy 41 RNSWR
Muldoon Street, Taree (02) 6552 3411
Department of Defense
Army Cadets 208RCU
20 Jamball Road, Port Macquarie 0427 408 208
Air Force Cadets
17 Flight ATC Orderly Room
Davis Street, Chatham (02) 6552 2472
Department of Fair Trading
133 220
Fair Trading Centre
143 Horton Street, Port Macquarie
All Services including REVS
NSW Fisheries
District Fisheries Inspectors
Taree- 59 Pitt Street, Chatham (02) 6552 6799
Tuncurry - 2 Palm Road (02) 6554 6078
Great Lakes Council
Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6591 7222
District Offices:
Stroud - Cowper Street (02) 4994 5204
Tea Gardens - Myall Street (02) 4997 0182
Community Health
Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 6822
Early Childhood Centre
Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 5179
Department of Housing
Taree - Manuels Arcade, 103 Victoria Street (02) 6551 1999
Raymond Terrace - 40 William Street (02) 4983 0444
Visits made to Forster Neighbourhood Centre (02) 6555 4351
Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
Immigration 131 881
Citizenship 131 880
Translating & Interpreting 131 450
Department of Juvenile Justice
6 Macquarie Street, Taree (02) 6551 2555
Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6551 2969
Legal Aid Commission of NSW
Legal Aid Office
Civil Law
300 King Street, Newcastle (02) 4921 8666
Head Office - 323 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Criminal and Family Law
Child Support Service
Freecall 1800 101 810
Child Support Service - visits Forster Nieighbourhood Centre - monthly
Appointments made through Child Support Service 1800 101 810
Law Access 1300 888 529
Legal Aid Hotline Under 18's 1800 101 810
Family Law Advice service available every second Thursday and Civil
Law matters available every 3rd Tuesday of each month - at Tennyson Woods Centre,
78 Wynter Street, Taree. Appointments Made through Newcastle Legal Aid Office
(02) 4929 5482
Medicare
Tuncurry – Shop 8,
Taree
Shop 1/173
National Parks and Wildlife
Booti Booti Recreation Area Manager (02) 6554 0446
Postal Address PO Box 7, Pacific Palms 2428
Gloucester - Depot, 8 Lowe Street (02) 6558 2067
Emergencies Only - Gloucester Depot (02) 6558 1478
Raymond Terrace - Enquiries - Office Hours (02) 4987 3108
Department of Probation and Parole
Community Corrections Service
46a Wynter Street, Taree (02) 6552 7599
Police
Forster - Lake & West Sts. (02) 6555 1299
Taree - 83 Albert Street (02) 6552 0399
Roads and Traffic Authority
Motor Registries -
Forster - Forster Shopping Village, Breese Parade
Taree - 7 Macquarie Street 13 2213
Department of Sport Recreation and Racing NSW
Tonella Commercial Centre
Dick Street, Newcastle West (02) 4926 1633
State Rail
Countrylink Travel Centre - Taree
Taree Travel Centre
Olympia Street, Taree (02) 6552 0609
Train Times - 24 hour service 13 2232
Valuer General's Office
Valley Fair, 102 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6552 7566
Veterans Affairs
280 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills 1800 113 304
Waterways Authority - Information 13 1256
Little Street, Forster (02) 6554 6004
Workcover Authority of NSW
Regional Office (02) 6584 1188
146 Horton Street, Port Macquarie 1800 806 626
Bulahdelah School of Arts
Contact: Adele Wade (02) 4997 4424
Bungwahl Public Hall
Contact: Colin Bramble (02) 4997 6183
Community Centre
Breese Parade, Forster
Contact: Great Lakes Council (02) 6591 7222
Coomba Park Community Hall
Moorooba Road, Coomba Park
Contact: N. Harris (02) 6554 2115
Coolongolook Community Hall
Midge Street, Coolongolook
Contact: Mrs B. Gordon (02) 4994 5183
Forster Keys Progress Hall
Contact: B. Beehag (02) 6554 9806
Forster School of Arts Hall
Little Street, Forster
Contact: Great Lakes Council (02) 6591 7222
Masonic Hall
Forster Masonic Centre
Lake Street, Forster (02) 6554 6572
Green Point Community Hall
Contact: George Bendixsen (02) 6555 4290
Nabiac Agricultural Hall
Showground, Nabiac Street, Nabiac
Contact: Neville Walsh (02) 6554 1435
Pacific Palms Community Centre
Lakesway, Pacific Palms
Contact: Oasis Supermarket, Pacific Palms (02) 6554 0286
Stroud RSL Hall
Memorial Avenue, Stroud
Contact: Great Lakes Council (02) 4994 5204
Stroud District Office, Cowper Street, Stroud
Stroud School of Arts
Contact: Great Lakes Council
Stroud District Office, Cowper Street, Stroud (02) 4994 5204
Tuncurry Memorial Hall Trust (02) 6557 5416
7 Point Road, Tuncurry
Aids Council of NSW
Suite 7/66 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie (02) 6584 0943
Aids Hotline & Information Service
150a Albion Street, Surry Hills 1800 451 600
Alzheimer’s Association NSW
Macquarie Hospital Campus
Cox’s Road Entrance, North Ryde (02) 9805 0100
Postal Address PO Box 6042, North Ryde 1670
Dementia Helpline 1800 639 331
Arthritis Hotline
Postal Address PO Box 370, Darlinghurst 2010 1800 011 041
Alzheimers Australia
NSW
1300 791 751
Memory Community Centre
(02) 6584 7444
Postal Address: PO
Box
2577,
Port Macquarie 2444
(02) 6584 7144 fax
Contact: Kerry Bowden
email:kbowden@alznsw.asn.au
www.alzheimers.org.au
Australia Red Cross
Blood Bank
Shop 1, 6 Macquarie Street, Taree (02) 6551 3608
National Donor Enquiries 131 495
Beyondblue 1300 224 636; fax (03)
9810 6111
Hawthorn
email bb@beyondblue.org.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
The national depression initiative. Find
out more about
depression and anxiety, the treatments available and how to help.
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia (NSW)
Westmead Hospital, Westmead 2145 (02) 9845 6728
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia
Hunter Breast Cancer Education Officer - Jo Cockwill (02)
4985 0174 fax (02) 4985 0140
Box 155, Hunter Regional Mail Centre, Waratah 2310
BCIA offers a free breast cancer education service to the Great Lakes municipality
about all aspects of breast cancer. Community groups employment groups
or individuals can access this free seminar service.
Cancer Council NSW
153 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo
Postal Address PO Box 572, Kings Cross 1340
(02) 9334 1755 or 1800 422 760
Research education and patient and family support.
Cancer Information Service
131130
Cancer Research Foundation Australia
Suite 403, Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney
(02) 9223 7833
Children's Cancer Institute Australia
Postal Address: P O Box 351 Randwick 2031
(02) 9382 1813 or 1800 685 686
Living
with Cancer Education Programs, an 8 week 2hour a week
Session for cancer patients, their family & friends are conducted once or
twice per year .
Enquiries to Patty Delaney 1300
65 6585
Cancer Council (02) 6651 5732
or Trish Fletcher, Oncology Unit Taree, (02)
6592 9111
Manning Rural
Understanding Series ‘Plain English’ booklets on many types of cancer
posted out free of charge via Cancer Helpline.
131120
Telegroup counselling for people isolated by their cancer.
A free teleconference service available for a group of cancer patients to
communicate and gain mutual support 131120
Bowel Cancer & Prostrate Cancer Connect. - Telephone support for people
with bowel or prostrate cancer.
For any enquiries contact: Patty Delaney, Manager & Regional Programs
Hunter
Administration Lookout Road, New
Healthlink 1800 063 635
Community Health
Forster - Community Health Centre, Breese Pde
(02) 6555 1800
Drug & Alcohol Counselling – for appointments ring
1300 662 663
Womens Health – Friday. Ring
Community Health – Taree
For appointment at Forster (02) 6592 9315
Sexual Health -
Forster for appointment (02) 6555
1800
Bulahdelah -
Cnr.
Richmond & Crawford Streets (02) 4997
4240
Hawks Nest
- Rear of Community Hall
Tuloa & Booner Sts (02)
4997 0186
Taree - 64 Pulteney Street (02)
6592 9315 (02)
6592 9237
Sexual Assault/Health (02) 6551
5443
Womens HealthCentre (02)
6592 9315
Community Health Centres
provide a range of services - Child
& Family Counselling, Relationship Counselling.
Domiciliary Nursing Service, Aged Care, Palliative Care.
Drug & Alcohol Counselling, Health Education and Promotion. Parenting/Pre-Natal
Classes. School Screenings, Social Work Services, Speech Therapy ,Audiometry
Clinic, Mental Health & Living Skills, Aboriginal Health, Diabetic Educator
& Dietitians & Genetic Counsellor
Community Health Centre - Clinic
Breese Parade, Forster
Thursday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Health needs of men and women
STD testing, pap smears, menopause counselling
Appointment necessary - No charge (02) 6555 6822
National Continence Helpline 1800 330 066
Diabetes
Forster - Community Health Centre, Breese Parade
Contact Ivy Semple (02) 6555 6822
Taree- Community Health Centre, 64 Pulteney Street (02) 6592 9315
Diabetes Australia - NSW
Forster/Tuncurry Branch
For Further Information:
Convener, Dr. David Cunningham (02) 6554 9574
Assistant Convener: Mrs Gwendolene Evelyn (02) 6559 2381 (a.h.)
Meetings held 2nd Monday of each month at CWA Room, Little Street, Forster
(right of Forster Information Centre) at 10:00am
Diabetes Australia - Taree Branch
Contact: Gloria Burke (02) 6556 9233
National
Heart Foundation
Sydney 343-349 Riley Street
, Surry Hills (02) 9211 5188
Hunter Women’s Health Centre
Cnr. Industrial Drive & Avon Street, Mayfield
Postal Address PO Box 38, Mayfield 2304 (02) 4968 2511
Australian Kidney Foundation 1800 682 531
Lower North Coast Health Service
105 High Street, Taree
Postal Address PO Box 35, Taree 2428
(02) 6592 9111
Macular
Degeneration Foundation 1800 111 709
Postal Address:GPO Box 4844, Sydney 2001
Stroke Foundation 1800 787 653
Stroke Recovery Association of NSW 1300 650 594 or
` (02) 9550 0594
Yoga
Laughing Yoga
Held at Coastal Patrol Headquarters Breakwater, Forster
on Wed.
Contact: Michael 6557 6224
John 6555 9979
ARAFMI
Local Branch
Meets 1st Thursday of month at 7:00pm
Held at Anglican Church Hall St. Albans Place, Forster.
Support group for relatives and friends of people who have a mental illness.
Contact: Graham
Thorsby
0414 474 589
Mental Health Acces No. 24hr. serv. 1300 369 968
Community Health Centres
Forster - Breese Parade
(02) 6555 6822
Mental Health Care Team
Bulahdelah- Cnr.Richmond & Crawford Sts (02) 4997 4240
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Nurse
Taree – Inpatient Unit
(02) 6592 9525Taree -
Mental Health Care Team (02)
6592 9217
Solstice Cottage
76 Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6555 8074
Living skills for people with mental health problems
rehabilitation and education
Mental Health Information Service
62 Victoria Road, Gladesville 1800 674 200
Mental Health Association NSW Inc. (02) 9816 1611
60-62 Victoria Road, Gladesville 2111 (02) 9816 4056
Medicare
Taree -Shop 9, Manning Mall, Manning Street 13 2011
Raymond Terrace - Shop 21, The Terrace Plaza
Royal Far West Children's Health Scheme
18 Wentworth Street, Manly 1800 500 061
Medical and paramedical services for country
children in NSW who cannot access services locally (02) 9977 4377
Scleroderma Association (02) 9411 3459
1800 068 061
Local Contact Person: (02) 6556 1996
Acupuncture
Peter Allen & A. Tran
3 Wharf Street, Forster (02) 6554 6285
James Lees Natural Therapy Centre
88 Lakesway, Forster (02) 6554 4452
David Wilcox
30 West Street, Forster (02) 6554 6112
Chiropractor
Keith Bastian
Kinesiologist - Judith Glover (Wed-every second week)
The Kairos Wellness Centre
97-99 MacIntosh Street, Forster (02) 6555 9799
Great Lakes Chiropractic
Helen Wilcox
30 West Street, Forster (02) 6554 9752
Helen Dempsey and Graham Taylor
9 Mark Street, Forster (02) 6557 6227
Dietitian
Forster Tuncurry Community Health
Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 6822
Herbalist/Iridologist
Tony Roberts
30 West Street, Forster
Forster – Mon to Sat. Appointment required (02) 6554 6747
Gloucester – Wed. Appts.-Gloucester Health Foods (02) 6558 2622
Caron Watkins (02) 6550 0789
Suite 8, 8 Wharf Street, Forster
Tuesday and Thursday-by appointment
Homoeopathic
James Lees
Homoeopathic, Remedial Massage
Acupuncture & Colonic Irrigation
88 The Lakesway, Forster (02) 6555 4452
Hydrotherapy
Great Lakes Aquatic & Leisure Centre (02) 6591 7199
Lake Street, Forster
Massage
Darren Bultitude
Top 2 Toe Natural Bath & Body Shop
Forster Arcade, Forster (02) 6555 2302
Mobile Service also available.
J & A Doyle
Deep Massage Muscle Therapy
9 Tulloch Road, Tuncurry (02) 6554 6672
Paul King Massage & Assoc.
9 Mark Street, Forster (02) 6555 4062
James Lees
Natural Therapy Centre
88 The Lakesway, Forster (02) 6555 4452
Tony Roberts
Great Lakes Naturopathic Centre
30 West Street, Forster (02) 6554 6747
Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Bach Flowers, Bowen Therapy
Iridology, Keto - weight loss program
David Wilcox
Chinese Massage or Acupuncture
30 West Street, Forster (02) 6554 6112
Hours- Mon to Fri 8.00am-1.00pm
2.00pm-5.00pm
Naturopath
Wanda Amos (02) 6553 7880
14 Sheppard Street, Old Bar
James Lees
Natural Therapy Centre
88 The Lakesway, Forster (02) 6555 4452
Tony Roberts
Naturopath/Classic Herbal Medicine
Bowen Therapist
30 West Street, Forster (02) 6554 6747
Palliative Care
Community Health Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 1800
Or Forster Tuncurry Community Health (02) 6555 6822
Care & support for terminally ill patients & their families.
Palliative Care Unit
Gloucester Hospital, Gloucester (02) 6558 1307
Pathology
P. Baird, The Specialist Centre
20 South Street, Forster (02) 6555 6888
G. Fuller & T. Turner
Suite 1, 10/12 South St, Forster (02) 6554 7569
Hampson Pathology Pty. Ltd.
Cape Hawke Community Hospital
Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6554 7129
Macquarie Pathology Services
Bridgepoint Building, Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 5993
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic -
Wayne Gooley, Diane Tyter, Rodney Tyter
12 South St, Forster (02) 6554 5225
Great Lakes Physiotherapy
13 West Street, Forster (02) 6554 6556
Janet Robertson
Manipulative Physiotherapist, Michael Fenton
Tuncurry Physiotherapy
2/62 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6557 5143
Wayne Goole Tuesday and Friday
Janet Robertson Monday and Wednesday
Podiatry
Janet Mears
Shop 5, Manuels Arcade
103 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6551 8100
Gayle Robertson
241 Victoria Street, Taree (02) 6552 7055
Gary Stamm, Pamela Drury
Forster – 10/12 South Street (02) 6555 4933
Taree - Albert Lane (02) 6551 0066
Podiatry Brokerage Service
Forster Neighbourhood Centre
Little Street, Forster (02) 6555 4351
(Subsidised service available to frail aged, disabled diabetic
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who are eligible under the Home
& Community Care guidelines). Contact Centre for enquiries.
Forster Tuncurry Senior Day Care
35 Townsend Street, Forster (02) 6555 7556
(A podiatry service is offered six days a week for the frail, aged or disabled
- by appointment )
Contact home phone number if above number is not answering (02) 6554 6416
Forster Tuncurry Senior Citizens Assoc.
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 6692
(A podiatry service is available monthly by appointment for members only)
Bulahdelah Historical Society
Court House,
(02) 4987 9274
Pres: Kevin Carter
(02) 4997 4741
Postal Address:
Stroud & District
Historical Society
Contact: Court House,
Hours:
Pres: Merv Ribbons (02) 4994 5400
Great Lakes Historical Museum
Capel Street, Tuncurry
Postal Address PO Box 23, Tuncurry 2428
A walk through our Historical Past
Hours: Wednesday - 10.00am- 2.00pm Sunday -1.00 -4.00pm
Tours by Appointment
Contact: June Wright (02) 6554 3012
Bryce Higgins (02) 6554 6991
Home Support Services for the frail, aged & disabled
Bucketts Way Carers
78 Church Street, Gloucester (02) 6558 2454
Individual transport to medical appointments home help, lawn mowing shopping,
support, companionship, respite in or out of the home
Outreach service for Wards River to Limeburners Creek
Community Options
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6555 5525
Co-ordinator: Liz Green
Co-ordinator liaises with other Home and Community
Care services such as Home Care and Meals on Wheels
to arrange home support services for the frail aged or disabled.
The Equipment Pool is administered by Community Options Project and auspiced
by Great Lakes Council. It has a range of mobility and personal care equipment
available for hire for people who are frail aged or have a disability.
Community Transport Services Inc.
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 5447
Dial An Angel
Suite 3, 71 King Street, Newcastle (02) 4929 3065
Housekeepers, domestic help, companion 1800 68 2727
help to the elderly, commonsense nursing help
for convalescents and the disabled, sitters for the
elderly, gardeners, handymen and caretakers
Great Lakes Centre-Based Respite Service (Daisy Club)
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6554 6704
Postal Address: PO Box 360, Forster 2428
Coordinator (Acting)/Activities Officer: 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 (02) 6554 8698
Postal Address: PO Box 360, Forster 2428
HACC (Home and Community
Care) Services Co-ordinator
Community Centre, Breese Parade, Forster (02) 6591 7307
(Postal Address:
Helping Hands
Great Lakes Community Resources
Bridgepoint Building, 1-5 Manning Street, Tuncurry (02) 6555 8922
Housekeeping, personal care, respite care, meals
shopping and transport
Home Care Service of NSW
Forster - Community Centre, Breese Parade (02) 6554 5314
(Services Forster to Bulahdelah)
Gloucester - Upstairs, 78 Church Street (02) 6558 2355
Raymond Terrace - 59 Port Stephens St (02) 4987 1603
Practical assistance with household chores
personal care, respite care, handyman service and laundry service
Home Modification and Maintenance Service
Tuncurry – Bridgepoint Build, 1-5 Manning Street (02) 6555 8922
Tuncurry - Workshop, 3/10 Douglas Avenue (02) 6555 8495
Gloucester - 8 Queen Street (02) 6558 1050
Podiatry Brokerage Service
Forster Neighbourhood Centre
Little Street, Forster (02) 6555 4351
Cape Hawke Community Private Hospital
Breckenridge Street, Forster (02) 6555 1333
No outpatients Department. For primary care people should see their local doctor.
Pensioner Discharge Planning Co-ordinator organises referrals to community services
before they leave hospital.
Manning Rural Referral Hospital (02) 6592 9111
105 York Street, Taree
Accident and Emergency Services Department -
open 24 hours a day. Outpatients Department -open 24 hours a day
Mayo Private Hospital
Potoroo Drive, Taree (02) 6552 1466
Fully Accredited Surgical & Medical Hospital
Bulahdelah Hospital
Richmond Street, Bulahdelah (02) 4997 4477
Accident and Emergency Services Department - open 24 hours a day. No Outpatients
Department For primary care people should see their local doctor
Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Church Street, Gloucester (02) 6558 1307
Accident and Emergency Services Department - Open 24 hours a day. No Outpatients
Department
John Hunter Hospital
Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights (02) 4921 3000