Groups and Activities
WHAT’S ON AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE?
Coffee, Craft, Chat Women’s group meets Mondays at 10am
Guest speakers, monthly outings, crafty things and lots of coffee & chatting.
S.O.B.s – Southlake Old Boys encourages mateship and support, with regular outings & speakers [1st and 3rd Thursday of the month].
Happy Hippo Toy Library A variety of quality and educational toys for 0-6 year olds at a small hiring cost (two week) loans. Open weekdays 9am-4pm. The library is located at the rear of the Morisset Multi Purpose Centre. (If unattended see neighbourhood centre reception.)
Office facilities – The cheapest rates in town, we have photocopying, faxing, laminating, binding and free Broadband access [our friendly staff can assist with these services and can help with computer tutorial ring to make computer bookings]
Resume and Job Application assistance
J.P. services – by appointment.
Short courses
Computer Courses: First Aid
*Beginners Manual Handling
*Intermediate Food Handling
*Internet/ Photoshop Any ideas – let us know
Information, Referral and Advocacy
The Neighbourhood Centre Project has an exhaustive community services directory, pamphlets and information as well as a free directory for community members as well as regular newsletters.
Broadband for Seniors – Computers available for seniors to use.
One on one assistance by staff if needed.
First Aid Course – New & Refresher Course – Wednesday 18th November 2009 9am–4pm Cost $120 per person.
Facilitator The First Aid Training Co.
Lake Macquarie Gambling Counselling Service Outreach – every 2nd Monday by appointment – phone 4905108
Lifeline Financial Counselling – every 2nd Wednesday by appointment phone 49402000
Bereavement Or Life Transition Support Providing information & support for people after a bereavement or life transition event.
CDAT (Community Drug Action Team) – A community group identifying drug & alcohol related issues in local area; discussing strategies; organising educational workshops/programs; community events for the area. Meetings held monthly on Mondays.
Community Christmas Party
Free event for the whole family on Friday 4th December 5-8pm
Community Events – We hold community events during the year, for example; Senior’s Week – Old Time Tea Dance; Adult Learners Week event; Neighbourhood Centre Week – “Citizen of the Year Award” Keep your eyes open for upcoming events in our newsletter or check our website www.morissetmpc.org for more information.
Other Southlake Community Services: Horizons Disability Support Service; Southlake Youth Centre (SYC); Multi-Purpose Centre (venue and bus hire), OOSH & Vacation Care
Other services that operate at the Morisset Multi-Purpose Centre: Southlake Carers [aged]; Kaleidoscope [baby health]; Multi-Cultural group; Alcoholics Anonymous; Playgroup; Cancer Support Group; Vision Impaired Group; No Interest Loan Scheme; Yunung Community Garden; etc