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Aged Services

Adult Day Care Groups

Name: Gerroa Friendship And Support Group
Postal Address: 31 Crooked River Road, Gerroa 2534
Contact Telephone Number: (02) 4234 2305

Name: Kiama Adult Care Inc.
Secretary: Mrs Carol Olsen
Postal Address: PO Box 224, Gerringong 2534
Contact Telephone Number: (02) 4237 7174
Fax Number: (02) 4237 5274
Meeting Venue: Uniting Church, Manning Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: Friday
Meeting Time: 10am - 1.30pm
Members: Seniors (living in retirements villages & hostels or at home)
Cost (if applicable): $5 per person
Activities / Service: Morning tea, lunch. Craft, Painting, Board Games, Companionship.

Name: Kiama Friendship & Support Group Inc.
Secretary: Ms Jan Dodge
Postal Address: 79 Kiarama Avenue, Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: 4237 6990
Meeting Venue: Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Meeting Date: Each Tuesday (except during school holidays)
Meeting Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Members: Aged & disabled
Cost: $5 covers morning tea, lunch, travel to and from centre
Activities: Companionship & friendship for frail and aged, bingo, rummiking, cards, craftwork, dominoes, outings, entertainment. Fully insured.

Name: North Kiama Rehabilitation & Social Group Inc.
Coordinator: Ms Sharon Parker
Postal Address: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: 4237 8422
E-mail: nknc@hotmail.com
Meeting Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs
Meeting Date: Every Wednesday
Meeting Time: 10am - 2pm
Members: Moderate disabilities
Cost: $6 per person
Activities: Morning tea, lunch. Craft, bingo, sing-a-longs, guest speakers, monthly bus trip

Name: Audiologist
Contact Number: (02) 4233 1033
Postal Address: Day Services Unit, Bonaira Street, Kiama

Name: Commonwealth Carelink Centre
Postal Address: 48 Central Avenue, Oak Flats NSW 2529
Contact Number: 4256 9655
Free Call: 1800 052 222
E-mail: ccci@cccillawarra.org.au
Meeting Venue: 48 Central Avenue, Oak Flats
Activities / Service: Information on aged and disability services. National free call number.

Name: Gerringong Senior Citizens Inc.
Secretary: Mrs Doreen Woods
Postal Address: 4 Chittick Place, Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: 4234 2268
Fax: 4234 1773 (daughter)
Meeting Venue: Gerringong Town Hall, Fern Street, Gerringong
Meeting Date: 1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesday of month; Outing on 3rd Wednesday
Meeting Time: 9.30am
Members: Retired or 50 years and over
Cost: $10 per year
Activities / Service: Indoor bowls, card games etc, morning tea, guest speakers 1st Wednesday of month

Name: Home Care Service of NSW Branch Manager
Postal Address: PO Box 699 Dapto 2530
Address: 168 Princes Highway, Dapto 2530
Contact Number: (02) 4262 9600
Fax: 4262 7199

Name: Home Modification Service
Postal Address: Dept. of Housing, Rawson Street, Wollongong 2500 Contact Number: Southern (02) 4224 5700
Contact Number: Northern (02) 4224 5711

Name: Home Modification And Maintenance Service
Postal Address: Illawarra Housing Trust, 10-12 George Street, Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: (02) 4227 1166

Name: Illawarra Area Health Service Warilla Dental Clinic
Contact Number: 1300 369 651
Dental Service - Belfast Avenue, Warilla 2528
Contact Number: 4297 1996

Name: Kiama Council - Community Support & Development
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0433
Postal Address: Old Council Chambers Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama 2533
E-mail: julieb@kiama.nsw.gov.au

Name: Kiama Council - Community Nursing Services
Contact Number: (02) 4232 3405
Postal Address: Community Support Manning Street Office, Old ANZ building - PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: kcns@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Community Options Project
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0475
Postal Address: Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park
PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: kscops@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Respite Services
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0475
Postal Address: Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park
PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: kcrna@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Community Transport Service
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0475
Postal Address: Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park
PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: kct@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Aged Care Packages
Contact Number: (02) 4232 4319
Postal Address: Community Support Manning Street Office
Old ANZ building - PO Box 75 Kiama 2533
E-mail: eileenbrown@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Domestic Assistance Project
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0475
Postal Address: Community Centre Hindmarsh Park
PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: idap@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Neighbour Aid Project
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0475
Postal Address: Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park
PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: kcrna@tpg.com.au

Name: Kiama Council - Medication Monitoring
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0433
Postal Address: Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park
PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: julieb@kiama.nsw.gov.au

Name: Kiama Hospital & Community Health Centre
Contact Number: (02) 4233 1033
Activities / Service: Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathologist, Audiologist, Podiatry, Sexual Health, Dental, Early Childhood, Family Care Cottage, Community Nurses’.

Name: Kiama Meals On Wheels Inc.
Coordinator: Margaret Wade
Postal Address: PO Box 551, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 3735
Fax: 4232 3735
E-mail: kiamamow@fishinternet.com.au
Meeting Venue: Kiama Hospital meeting room
Meeting Date: Third Monday of the month
Members: Any interested persons
Cost: $1 joining fee. $2 annual fee
Activities / Service: Home delivered meal service for the frail elderly & young people with a disability and their carers. Meals are delivered by volunteers.

Name: Kiama Retirees Association
Secretary: Mr Jack Maude
Postal Address: PO Box 301, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4261 9303
Meeting Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday each month
Meeting Time: 12 noon
Members: Retired
Cost: $1 for meeting; $2 for bowls
Activities / Service: The group play carpet bowls each Thursday at 9.30am until 12 noon at North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre.

Name: Retirement Village - Blue Haven - Nursing Home
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1429
Postal Address: Kiama Council, PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: bhaven@tpg.com.au

Name: Retirement Village - Blue Haven - Hostel
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1429
Postal Address: Kiama Council, PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: bhaven@tpg.com.au

Name: Retirement Village - Blue Haven - Self Contained Units
Contact Number: (02) 4233 1714
Postal Address: Kiama Council, PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
E-mail: steved@kiama.nsw.gov.au

Name: Retirement Village - Mayflower - Nursing Home
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1801
Postal Address: Belinda Street, Gerringong 2534
E-mail: mayflow@tpg.com.au

Name: Retirement Village - Mayflower - Pioneer Lodge Hostel
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1801
Postal Address: Belinda Street, Gerringong 2534
E-mail: mayflow@tpg.com.au

Name: Retirement Village - Mayflower - Self Contained Units
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1801
Postal Address: Belinda Street, Gerringong
E-mail: mayflow@tpg.com.au

Name: Boronia - Dementia Hostel - Mayflower
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1326
Postal Address: Belinda Street, Gerringong 2534
E-mail: mayflow@tpg.com.au

Name: Seniors Information Service -
(Local Call Anywhere In NSW) 131 244

Name: The Aged Care Rights Service (Tars).
Postal Address: 505/64 Kippax Street, Surry Hills 2010 Sydney
Contact Number: Free Call 1800 424 079
Contact Number: (02) 9281 3600
E-mail: tars@magna.com.au
Activities / Service: Advocacy service for older residents

Name: Veterans’ Affairs Network
Contact Number: Free Call 1300 551 918
Postal Address: Commonwealth Offices, Level 4, 43 Burelli Street Wollongong 2500

Name: Wollongong Hearing Centre
Contact Number: (02) 4226 0161
Postal Address: Government Office Building, Burelli Street, Wollongong 2500

Animal Organisations

Name: Kiama Council - Dog Pound (02) 4237 5623
Name: Kiama Recycle Depot - Princes Highway, Minnamurra

Name: RSPCA
Contact Number: (02) 4228 9495
Postal Address: Montague Street, North Wollongong 2500
Website: http://www.rspcansw.org.au/rspca-wollongong.htm

Name: WIRES
Illawarra Wildlife Information & Rescue Service
Contact Number: (02) 4285 5630
Website: http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Benevolent and Welfare Groups

Name: Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc. (ADFA)
Illawarra Support Group
Secretary: Mrs Shirley Shead
Postal Address: 1 Illowra Crescent, Primbee 2502
Contact Number: 4274 2150
Activities / Service: adta aims to be available and accessible to all victims of Asbestos related diseases and their families at all times, we also aim to raise awareness and understanding of the dangers of asbestos in the community and consequently to help reduce the number of victims in the future

Name: Australian Breastfeeding Association
Group Leader: Ms Sharon Behl-Shanks
Postal Address: 2 Macquarie Street, Jamberoo 2533
Contact Number: 4236 1042
E-mail: shanksters@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://www.aba-illawarra.speedlink.com.au
Meeting Venue: Various
Meeting Date: Various
Meeting Time: Various
Members: Parents
Cost: Annual subscription $50 (concession $35)
Activities / Service: Breastfeeding information & support, discounted breastpump hire, Friendship and support from other mums, informal morning teas & discussion groups

Name: Australian Red Cross Southern Region
Community Services Coordinator: Ms Pat O’Shae
Postal Address: 6 Foley Street, Gwynneville 2500
Contact Number: 4227 3433
Fax Number: 4227 3618
Mobile: 0414 589 113
E-mail: poshae@nsw.redcross.org.au
Website: http://www.redcross.org.au

Name: Australian Red Cross Society - Gerringong
Secretary: Miss Mary Campbell
Postal Address: 201 Princes Highway, Toolijooa
Contact Number: 4234 1308
Website: http://www.redcross.org.au
Meeting Venue: RSL Hall Gerringong
Meeting Date: 1st Thursday in the month
Meeting Time: 1.30pm
Members: We welcome any age
Cost: $5 per year
Activities / Service: Street Stalls are our main fund-raising

Name: Australian Red Cross Society - Kiama
Secretary: Mrs Olive Hamilton
Postal Address: 21 Cunningham Street, Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: 4237 8547
Website: http://www.redcross.org.au
Meeting Venue: Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Meeting Date: 1st Friday of month
Meeting Time: 1.30pm
Members: Retired
Activities / Service: Fund raising for Red Cross

Name: Australian Red Cross Society - Jamberoo
Secretary: Mrs Joan Fry
Postal Address: 23 Owen Street, Jamberoo 2533
Contact Number: 4236 0308
Website: http://www.redcross.org.au
Meeting Venue: RSL Hall, Allowrie Street, Jamberoo
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday in the month
Meeting Time: 10am
Cost: Membership Fee $5
Activities / Service: Street stalls and services, Raise money for Red Cross

Name: Bible Society of Australia
Secretary: Mrs Barbara Mathie
Postal Address: 133 Foxground Road, Foxground
Contact Number: 4234 1576
Meeting Venue: Anglican Church Hall Kiama & Uniting Church Hall - Gerringong
Meeting Date: Only 2 meetings a year. AGM May. Planning Meeting for functions August/September
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Over 50’s mostly
Activities / Service: Functions to raise money for production of Bibles to all people in a language they can read

Name: Bonnie Babes Foundation
Head Office: PO Box 2220, Rowville Victoria 3152
Contact Number: (03) 9758 2800
Fax: (03) 9758 2833
NSW Office: PO Box Q819 QBB, Sydney 1230
E-mail: enquiry@bbf.org.au
Website: http://www.bbf.org.au
Activities / Service: For people who have suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or prematurity. Telephone counselling 24 hours 7 days, all free to the public.

Name: Cancer Council of NSW - Southern Regional Office
Postal Address: 1 Lowden Square, Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: 4225 3660
Fax Number: 4225 1700
E-mail: info.southern@nswcc.org.au
Website: http://www.cancercouncil.com.au
Activities / Service: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea - May, Daffodil Day - August, Pink Ribbon Day - October, Relay for Life - November

Name: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society
Contact Number: (02) 9662 3488
Email: mesoc@zip.com.au

Name: Carers Support Unit - Mental Illness Support
Carers Advocate: Rhonda Benson
Postal Address: PO Box 2027, Woonona East NSW 2517
Contact Number: 4285 0155
Mobile Phone: 0422 406 616
E-mail: rhonda@sfnsw.org.au
Meeting Venue: Bullis Community Centre, 328 Princes Highway, Bulli 2517
Meeting Date: Tuesday to Friday
Meeting Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Target Group: Carers & friends of a person with a diagnosis of mental illness
Activities / Service: Provides information & support, education about mental health & services, advocacy to carers & friends of people with mental illness; & provides information and education on carer issues and mental health to the general community.

Name: Brain Injury Association of NSW Inc.
Contact: Information Officer
Postal Address: PO Box 480, Auburn 2144
Contact Number: 02 9749 5366
Freecall: 1800 802 840
E-mail: mail@biansw.org.au
Website: http://www.biansw.org.au
Activities / Service: Works to make the community and the government aware of the needs of issues affecting people who have a brain injury. Systemic Advocacy, Information & Referral Service, Library Research Service, Self Advocacy Training, Support Groups, Education & Training.

Name: Camp Quality
Secretary: Mrs Ann Tanks
Postal Address: PO Box 1556, Oak Flats Delivery Centre 2529
Contact Number: 4256 0127
Fax: 4256 0130
E-mail: cq@illawarra.campquality.org.au
Website http://www.campquality.org.au
Members: Children with Cancer up to 18 years
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Camping & support programs for children 0 - 18 years suffering with cancer.

Name: Children's Medical Research Institute
Secretary: Mrs Jennifer Bolden
Postal Address: 25 Bonaira Street, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1175
Fax: 4232 1614
Meeting Venue: Gerringong Town Hall, Fern Street, Gerringong
Meeting Date: 1st Monday every second month, beginning February each year
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Varied
Cost: $5.00
Activities / Service: Fund raising for CMRI Westmead

Name: Compassionate Friends
Secretary: Mrs Joan Blair
Postal Address: PO Box 432, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1642
Meeting Venue: Kiama Hospital Meeting Room 1, Bonaira Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday each month
Meeting Time: 9.30am - 12.15pm
Members: All parents who have a child die
Cost: None
Activities / Service: Relevant literature for the bereaved also support and understanding.

Name: Friends of the ABC Illawarra
Secretary: Mrs Jan Kent
Postal Address: PO Box 336, Unanderra NSW 2526
Contact Number: 4226 2323
Fax Number: 4226 2323
E-mail: jankent@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.fabcnsw.org.au
Meeting Venue: Varies
Meeting Date: 1st Thursday of month
Meeting Time: 7pm - 9pm
Members: ABC Supporters
Cost: $5 per annum
Activities/Service: Lobby group for ABC, social functions, workshops and newsletter.

Name: Kiama Friends of the Royal Blind Society
Secretary: Mr Barry Mather
Postal Address: 198 North Kiama Drive, Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7072
E-mail: matherb@fishinternet.com.au
Meeting Venue: The RSL Rooms, Old Council Building, Manning Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: 1st Thursday in February, May, August & November
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: All welcome
Cost: $5 per year (at this time)
Activities / Service: Fund Raising, Social Activities

Name: Kiama Cancer Care Volunteers Network
Secretary: Mrs Diana Nette
Postal Address: 11a Churchill Street, Jamberoo 2533
Contact Number: 4236 0448
Meeting Venue: At members houses on a rotating bases
Meeting Date: Usually Tuesday night every 2nd month
Meeting Time: 6.30pm
Members: Retired, working, pensioners
Cost: N/A
Activities / Service: Fund raising for Cancer Council and supporting their fund raisers and giving out material to the general public about Cancer etc

Name: Kiama Torch Bearers Club
Secretary: Ms Gwenda Hill
Postal Address: 14 Golfers Parade, Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7368
Website: http://www.legacy.com.au
Meeting Venue: Kiama Leagues Club, Terralong Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 2.00pm
Cost: No Charge
Activities / Service: Raising money for Legacy, friendship and outings

Name: Save The Children (Aust)
Secretary: Miss Joan Bulman
Postal Address: 2/70 Minnamurra Street, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 2258
Meeting Venue: Various homes
Meeting Date: Variable (two monthly usually)
Members: All
Cost: $11 p.a.
Activities / Service: Raise money for world wide causes sent to NSW head office

Name: St Vincent De Paul Society - Kiama Conference
Secretary: Hon. Secretary
Postal Address: PO Box 422, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4256 6266 - Monday to Friday - 9am - 4pm This is Oak Flats Regional Centre. All calls for assistance go through the centre
Website: http://www.vinnies.org.au
Meeting Venue: Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish Meeting Room, Manning Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: Each Monday except Public Holidays
Meeting Time: 10am
Members: Usually retired
Activities / Service: Assisting people with (a) food, (b) payment of electricity accounts, telstra accounts, Water accounts, (c) accommodation in emergencies, (d) payment of debt in special cases eg. funerals, (e) clothing & basic furniture. With regards to (b) vouchers are provided by State Departments and Telstra. (f) visiting hospitals, nursing homes and the lonely.

Name: Mayflower Volunteer Support Group
Secretary: Mr George Mitchell
Postal Address: 44 Armstrong Avenue, Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: 4234 1802
Meeting Venue: Mayflower Village Resource Centre, Cnr Belinda & Brook Streets, Gerringong
Meeting Date: 4th Monday each month - February to November
Meeting Time: 2.00pm
Members: All ages - mostly retired who are interested in the welfare of the village
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Provide loving care & friendship to residents in the nursing home - Pioneer Lodge - Boronia Hostel and Self Care units, and co-operate with staff towards their welfare. To organise fund raising activities to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Name: Meniere’s Support Group of NSW Inc.
Secretary: Mrs Anne Stewart OAM
Postal Address: PO Box 1077, Bowral 2576
Contact Number: 4861 3751
Fax: 4861 3751
E-mail: nswmsg@hinet.net.au
Website: http://www.hinet.net.au/~nswmsg/
Members: Various
Cost: $25 per annum
Activities / Service: Telephone support, information brochures, quarterly newsletter. AGM May.

Name: Wollongong Legacy Group - Southern Welfare Committee
Secretary: Mr Gordon Grellman (local committee member)
Postal Address: 126 Charles Avenue, Minnamurra 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7200
Meeting Venue: Legacy House, 96 Market Street, Wollongong
Meeting Date: 1st Monday monthly
Meeting Time: 5.30pm
Members: Welfare Society (inc)
Activities / Service: Welfare support - dependants of deceased veterans

Name: Wollongong Multiple Birth Association
Secretary: Mrs Lee-Anne McCabe
Postal Address: PO Box 417, Unanderra 2526
Contact Number: 4256 0836
Meeting Venue: Collegians Club Wollongong
Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday of every month (except January- no meeting)
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Parents of Multiples
Cost: $25 membership fee annually
Activities / Service: Support group for parents of multiple birth children

Business Iinterest Groups

Name: Kiama Seaside Market
Secretary: Mr Bob & Mrs Judy McCumstie
Postal Address: PO Box 3030, Minnamurra 2533
Contact Number: 4237 6111
Fax Number: 4237 7129
E-mail: jobpl@bigpond.net.au
Location: Black Beach, Kiama - 3rd Sunday of month, 9am - 3pm

Name: Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Mr David Robson
Postal Address: PO Box 275, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 3844
Fax: 4232 3844
E-mail: drobson@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://www.kiama.net/chamber
Meeting Venue: various
Meeting Date: 4th Tuesday of month
Meeting Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Members: Business operators
Cost: Yearly membership: Sole operator $66 inc. GST; Employs staff - $121 inc. GST
Activities / Service: Business networking, community activities promotion

Children Services

Name: Child Support Agency
Contact Number: General Enquiries 131 272
Website: http://www.csa.gov.au

Name: Vaccination Information Service
Contact Number: 9144 6625
Website: http://www.vaccination.inoz.com

Name: Australian Vaccination Network Kiama
Contact Number: 4232 1761
Website: http://www.visainfo.org.au

Name: Family Day Care Kiama/Shellharbour
Contact Number: 4256 2078

Out Of School Hours Care

Name: North Kiama Oosh Care
Coordinator: Ms Melanie Hunt
Postal Address: PO Box 3010, Minnamurra 2533
Contact Number: 4237 8988
Fax: 4237 8993
Mobile: 0413 489 533
Venue: Tennis Hall, Minnamurra School Grounds, Charles Avenue, Minnamurra
Activities: Out of school hours care for children 5years to 12 years

Name: Jamberoo Oosh Care
Contact Number: 0431 468 178

Name: Gerringong Oosh Care
Coordinator: Kate Angus
Postal Address: PO Box 366, Gerringong NSW 2534
Contact Number: 0405 243 462
Venue: Gerringong Public School
Hours: 3pm - 6pm - School Terms

Playgroups

Name: Playgroup NSW Inc. 1300 887 674
Website: http://www.playgroupnsw.com.au
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au

Illawarra Zone

Initial Point of Contact Callie Heyman (02) 4285 4981

Name: Gerringong Playgroup
Contact Number: 1300 887 674
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Venue: St Georges Anglican Church, Fern Street, Gerringong NSW 2534
Meeting Date: Tuesday 9.30am & Friday 9.30am
Gerroa Playgroup
Contact Number: 1300 887 674
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Venue: Neighbourhood Centre, Stafford Street, Gerroa NSW 2534
Meeting Date: Tuesday 9.30am & Friday 9.30am

Name: Jamberoo Playgroup
Contact Number: 1300 887 674
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Venue: Youth Hall, Allowrie Street, Jamberoo 2533
Meeting Date: Tuesday 9.30am & Friday 9.30am

Name: Kiama Playgroup
Contact Number: 1300 887 674
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Meeting Venue: Anglican Church, 1 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533
Meeting Date: Thursdays (except School Holidays)
Meeting Time: 10am - 12noon
Members: Mums, Dads, Grandparents caring for young children not at school
Cost: $2.50 - 2003 rates
Activities / Service: Children will have a large range of crafts, lots and lots of toys and lots of meeting new mums/dads and grandparents

Name: Kiama Downs Playgroup
Contact Number: 1300 887 674
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Meeting Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs
Meeting Date: Thursdays
Meeting Time: 9.30am - 11.30am

Name: Minnamurra Playgroup
Contact Number: 1300 887 674
E-mail: admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Meeting Venue: Minnamurra Progress Hall, Charles Avenue, Minnamurra
Meeting Date: Thursdays
Meeting Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Members: Parents & Children
Cost: Annual Fee & $1.50 per session
Activities / Service: Craft for kids, all sorts of bikes and toys to play with. Parents enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Good support for new mums

Pre - Schools / Long Day Care Centres

Name: Collins Street Kindy-64 Collins Street, Kiama
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1249

Name: Kiama Pre-School Inc.
Postal Address: PO Box 45, Kiama NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4232 2793
Fax: 4233 1861
E-mail: kiamapreschool@hotkey.net.au
Meeting Venue: 168 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: Monthly
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Parents & Citizens
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Pre-school education

Name: Kookaburra Kinder Mobile Pre-School
Postal Address: PO Box 45, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 2793
Fax: 4233 1861
E-mail: kookaburrakinder@hotkey.net.au
Meeting Venue: 168 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama
Meeting Date: Monthly
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Parents & Citizens
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Pre-school education

Name: Kiama Downs-56 Barton Drive, Kiama Downs (02) 4237 7312
Name: Kiama Kids-88 Barton Drive, Kiama Downs (02) 4237 7761
Name: Gerringong-6 Archibald Street, Gerringong (02) 4234 1123
Name: The Little Cherubs-Fern Street, Gerringong (02) 4234 0518
Name: Frogs Hollow-58-60 Hillview Circuit, Kiama (02) 4233 1747
Name: Kiama Downs Childrens Centre (02) 4237 8633
Name: Hughes Crescent, Kiama Downs

Name: Illawarra Childrens Cultural Resource Unit (02) 4297 1677
Postal Address: PO Box 875, Wollongong East 2520 Ms R Wells
41 Stewart Street, Wollongong 2500

Civic, Community and Environmental Groups

Name: Gerringong Community Services Association Inc.
Contact: Mr Brian Corless
Postal Address: PO Box 387, Gerringong NSW 2534
Contact Number: 4234 0171
Fax: 4234 1071
E-mail: corlessb@iahs.nsw.gov.au
Meeting Venue: Gerringong Surf Club
Meeting Date: Last Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Members: Gerringong residents including young residents
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Representing the Gerringong and Gerroa communities in their efforts to improve community services

Name: Gerroa Community Association
Secretary: Ms Susan Griffiths
Postal Address: PO Box 4000, Gerroa 2534
Meeting Venue: Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre, 37 Stafford Street, Gerroa
Meeting Date: 4th Monday of the month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Residents / Home owners in Gerroa
Cost: $2 Individual / $4 Family
Activities / Service: Community issues/concerns; Neighbourhood Watch; Craft Group; Friendship Group; Playgroup; Easter and October Market Morning; Community Christmas Carols/Christmas Party.

Name: Gerroa Neighbourhood Watch
Secretary: Mrs Nanyce Hawke
Postal Address: PO Box 4028, Gerroa NSW 2534
Contact Number: 4234 1275
Meeting Venue: Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre
Meeting Date: 4th Monday in month
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Members: Open to all
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Security and Safety. A community activity

Name: Gerroa Environmental Protection Society
Secretary: Mr Howard Jones
Postal Address: PO Box 8, Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: 4232 3173
E-mail Address: hhjones@ihug.com.au
Meeting Venue: Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre
Meeting Date: 3rd Friday of the third month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: No limit
Cost: Membership $10
Activities / Service: Environmental Protection lobbying and landcare activities

Name: Jamberoo Valley Ratepayers & Residents Associations Inc.
Secretary: Mr Vic East
Postal Address: 16 Tate Place, Jamberoo NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4236 0525
Fax: 4236 0349
Meeting Venue: Jamberoo School of Arts
Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday each month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Retired, Business, and all ages
Cost: $10 p.a.
Activities / Service: Liaison with Kiama Council in lieu of precinct, which is now defunct, on behalf of ratepayers and residents

Name: Minnamurra Environment Group Inc.
Secretary: Mr John Pritchett
Postal Address: 5 Boyd Street, Minnamurra NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7441
E-mail: jandrp@hotmail.com
Meeting Venue: 103 Charles Avenue, Minnamurra
Meeting Date: As required
Meeting Time: TBA
Members: People concerned with the Minnamurra Environment
Cost: $2 p.a.
Activities / Service: Bush regeneration, tree plantings, weed control, etc

Name: Kiama Bicycle User Group (KBUG)
Secretary: Mr Peter Boland
Postal Address: 41 Barton Drive, Kiama Downs NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4237 5259
E-mail: peterboland@ozemail.com.au
Meeting Venue: Kiama Leagues Club Meeting Room 1
Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Male and Female adults who like to cycle for recreation / fitness
Cost: Membership of Bicycle NSW plus $5 to Kiama BUG
Activities / Service: Advocacy for better cycling facilities in Kiama Municipality - Regular recreational rides, assist with Bike Week Fun Ride

Name: Kiama Tourism
Contact: Tourism Manager
Postal Address: PO Box 73, Kiama NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4232 3322
Fax: 4226 3260
E-mail: tourism@kiama.com.au
Website: http://www.kiama.com.au
Activities / Service: Tourist Information

Name: Minnamurra Progress Association
Secretary: Mr John Le Bas
Postal Address: 6 Carson Place, Minnamurra NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4237 8278
Fax: 4237 8182
E-mail: jklebas@1earth.net
Meeting Venue: Minnamurra Progress Hall, Charles Avenue, Minnamurra
Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday each month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Local Residents
Cost: Nil
Activities / Service: Community Forum & Lectures

Name: South Precinct
Secretary: Mr Darrell Clingan
Postal Address: 47 Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach NSW 2534
Contact Number: 4234 0804
Meeting Venue: Gerringong Town Hall, Fern Street, Gerringong
Meeting Date: 2nd Monday of the month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Gerringong and District community - South Precinct

Name: Spring Creek Environment Group (Landcare)
Contact: Mrs Greta Verhoeven
Postal Address: 7 Evans Place, Kiama NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1525
Fax: 4232 1525
Meeting Venue: 7 Evans Place, Kiama
Meeting Date: As advised
Cost: None
Activities / Service: Looking after the Spring Creek area, planting plants, weeding etc

Name: Werri Beach Dunecare
Contact: Lynn Calderbank
Contact Number: 4234 0415
Meeting Venue: Progress Hall, Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach 2534
Meeting Times: 9am on 1st Saturday of the month.
Activities: The aim is to encourage nature vegetation on the dunes.
Werri Beach/Gerringong Progress & Ratepayer's Association
Secretary: Mrs Maureen Cox
Postal Address: 61 Werri Street, Werri Beach 2534
Contact Number: 4234 2027
E-mail: maureen_cox2003@yahoo.com.au
Meeting Venue: Ratepayers Hall, Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach
Meeting Date: 1st Wednesday
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Community, Ratepayers
Cost: $3 Life Membership
Activities / Service: Discussion of local matters and action where needed.

Community and Neighbourhood Centres

Name: Gerroa Community Centre - Hall Hire
Contact Number: Ms Patsy Fayne (02) 4234 2370
Hall address: 37 Stafford Street , Gerroa
Postal address: PO Box 4000 , Gerroa 2534

Name: Kiama Community Centre
Postal Address: Kiama Council, PO Box 75 Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 42330 475
Fax: 4233 1465
E-mail: kcrna@tpg.com.au
Website: http://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

Venue: Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park , Kiama

Office Open: Monday - Friday
Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Activities / Service: Kiama Council Community Support Services, Hall Hire.

Name: North Kiama Neighbourhood
Coordinator: Ms Sharon Parker
Postal Address: Meehan Drive , Kiama Downs NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4237 8422
E-mail: nknc@hotmail.com
Meeting Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive , Kiama Downs
Meeting Date: First Friday of each month
Meeting Time: 1pm
Members: All people
Activities / Service: U3A, Playgroup, Church Groups, Beachside Ladies Probus, Yoga, Music classes, Rehabilitation & Social Group, Heartmoves, Sewing Group, School Holiday activities

Cultural Arts

Name: Kiama Art Society Inc.
Secretary: Mrs Ruth Hind
Postal Address: PO Box 707 , Kiama NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4233 1736 (h) 4232 3420 (gallery)
Fax: 4232 3420
E-mail: kiamart@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.kiama.net/comm/kiamaartsociety.htm
Meeting Venue: Coach House Gallery, 3a Farmer Street , Kiama
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday in each month
Meeting Time: 12.30pm
Members: Junior and Adult members
Cost: $30 Senior, $20 if willing to sit at gallery, $10 junior (under 18) (do not sit at gallery)
Activities / Service: Art classes, social painters, bus trips to Sydney gallery, Annual Exhibitions, Art-In-The-Park, art displays, monthly activities at gallery. Gallery is open to the public on weekends 2pm - 5pm

Name: Kiama And District Arts Council Inc.
Secretary: Mrs Mary Wharton
Postal Address: PO Box 7 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1646
E-mail: marywharton@bigpond.com
Meeting Venue: Kiama Leagues Club, upstairs Conference Room
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Meeting Time: 5.00pm
Members: A variety of groups and individuals
Cost: Group $30; Family $15; Individual $10; Concession $7
Activities / Service: Support for cultural activities in Kiama District. Performances by invited artists

Name: Kiama Jazz Club
Secretary: Ms Heather Williams
Postal Address: PO Box 333 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4234 3555 or President - Ross Eggelton 4233 2651
Fax: 4234 3888
Website: http://www.kiama2000.com/kiamajazz
Meeting Date: Monthly - at members’ homes
Meeting Time: 7pm
Members: Jazz enthusiasts
Cost: $20 membership p.a.
Activities / Service: Hold at least 4 live jazz concerts per year, plus annual Jazz Festival in March.

Name: Kiama Knitters Guild
Contact: Mrs Sue Daley
Postal Address: PO Box 216 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1798
Meeting Venue: Kiama Uniting Church, Manning Street , Kiama
Meeting Date: 3rd Saturday each month
Meeting Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Members: Knitters beginners through to advanced
Cost: Annual Membership, plus annual membership to Knitting Guild NSW
Activities / Service: Knitting of all levels, demonstrations in various techniques and patterns

Name: Kiama/Shellharbour Camera Club
Secretary: Mrs Dulcie Dal Molin
Postal Address: 158 Military Road , Port Kembla 2505
Contact Number: 0418 644 342
E-mail: dulciedal@ozemail.com.au
Meeting Venue: Shellharbour Public School
Meeting Date: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: All welcome
Cost: Annual Fees $35.00 single, $40.00 family membership
Activities / Service: Instructional nights and monthly competitions - club outings and weekends away. Annual Exhibition

Name: Kiama Spinners, Weavers Embroiderers Inc.
Secretary: Jennifer Frith
Postal Address: The Coach House, 3a Farmer Street , Kiama NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4234 1612
Meeting Venue: Coach House Gallery, Farmer Street , Kiama
Meeting Date: Tuesdays
Meeting Time: 9.30am to 12noon
Members: no age limit, but most members are retired
Cost: $30 membership fee
Activities / Service: Weekly meeting, members do own projects, getting help, advice & inspiration from each other. Brief meeting, some community activities

Name: Kiama Quilters Guild
Secretary: Mrs Marilyn Benson
Postal Address: PO Box 415 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4233 2244
Meeting Venue: Kiama Community Centre
Meeting Date: Wednesdays
Meeting Time: 10am - 2pm
Members: Retired and Open Age

Name: Roo Theatre
Secretary: Ms Maggie Chapman
Postal Address: PO Box A149 , Shellharbour 2529
Contact Number: 4297 2891
Fax: 4297 5239
E-mail: the_roo_theatre@mail.com
Website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~olav/roo.html
Meeting Venue: Harbour Theatre, Cnr Addison & Wentworth Streets, Shellharbour
Meeting Date: 2nd Wednesday each month (management committee)
Meeting Time: 6.30pm
Members: Adult, Youth, Children, All ages
Cost: Adult member $28 p.a. Concession $14 p.a. Family rates available
Activities / Service: Drama / Dance/ Voice Classes; Production - Musical Theatre, Drama, Comedy, etc

Name: Kiama Woodcraft Group Inc.
Secretary: Mr Ray King
Postal Address: PO Box 572 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4237 8113
E-mail: rayking@shoal.net.au
Meeting Venue: Kiama High School
Meeting Date: 4th Wednesday in month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Cost: $25 p.a.
Activities / Service: To promote, foster and develop woodcrafts and encourage excellence in woodcraft

Education and Schools

Adult Education

Name: Kiama Community College
Location: Railway Parade, Kiama NSW 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1050
Website: http://www.kcc.nsw.edu.au

Name: U3A Kiama
Secretary: Glynnis Jordan
Postal Address: PO Box 130 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7802
Meeting Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive , Kiama Downs
Meeting Date: 2nd Monday
Meeting Time: 12pm
Members: Retired
Cost: $15 p.a. membership
Activities / Service: Learning for Pleasure - Educational and Social. Walking Group

Schools

Name: Gerringong Public
Contact person: Ms Joy Fullagar
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1376
Belinda Street , Gerringong ( PO Box 5 , Gerringong 2534)

Name: Jamberoo Public
Contact person: Mr Paul Peterson
Contact Number: (02) 4236 0173
Churchill Street , Jamberoo 2533

Name: Kiama Primary
Contact person: Mrs Jenny Maude
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1471
Bong Bong Street , Kiama 2533

Name: Kiama High
Contact person: Mr Graeme Sutherland
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1911
Saddleback Mountain Road , Kiama ( PO Box 94 , Kiama 2533)

Name: Minnamurra Public
Contact person: Mr Ian Yabsley
Contact Number: (02) 4237 7501
Charles Avenue , Minnamurra 2533

Name: Sts Peter And Paul Catholic
Contact person: Mr Noel Henry
Contact Number: (02) 4232 2442
Manning Street , Kiama 2533

Name: Shellharbour Anglican College
Contact person: Mr Tony Cummings
Contact Number: (02) 4297 6029
Shellharbour Road , Dunmore 2529

School P & C Associations

Name: Gerringong Public School P & C
Secretary: Mrs Kathy Wallace
Postal Address: PO Box 5 , Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: 4234 2042 (h) 4234 1376 (school)
E-mail: bwallace@1earth.net
Meeting Venue: School Staff Room
Meeting Date: 3rd Monday of the month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Parents and Citizens of Gerringong Public School
Cost: $1 membership
Activities / Service: Canteen, fundraising, school information

Name: Kiama High School P & C Association
Secretary: Mrs Jenny Lovett
Postal Address: Kiama High School , PO Box 94 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1911 or 4232 1102
Meeting Venue: Kiama High School Library
Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday of each month (except school holidays)
Meeting Time: 7.30pm (approximately 1 to 1/12 hours)
Members: Parents, teachers
Cost: $1 membership
Activities / Service: Limited fundraising

Name: Minnamurra Public School P & C
Secretary: Gabrielle Mayo
Postal Address: 85 Charles Avenue , Minnamurra 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7501
Fax: 4237 8393
E-mail: minnamurra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Meeting Venue: Minnamurra Public School Library
Meeting Date: Week 3 & Week 8 of each term
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: Parents
Cost: 50cents per year
Activities / Service: Provide a support service to the school

Name: Peterborough Foundation Inc.
Secretary: Mrs Cheryl Coppin
Postal Address: PO Box 332 , Warilla 2528
Contact Number: 4296 4938
Fax: 4297 2804
Meeting Venue: Peterborough School
Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Meeting Time: 11.30am
Members: Parents & Friends
Cost: $5 p.a.
Activities / Service: Raising funds for the students of Peterborough School

Name: Sts Peter & Paul Primary School Parents & Friends Association
Secretary: Mrs Penny Corrodini
Postal Address: 38 Bong Bong Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 4094
Fax: 4232 4094
E-mail: bbplace@1earth.net
Meeting Venue: School Library, Manning Street , Kiama
Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday each month
Meeting Time: 7.30pm
Members: School Parents
Cost: N/A
Activities / Service: School fundraising body

TAFE

Name: Dapto College
Contact Number: (02) 42218900
Postal Address: Princes Highway, Dapto 2530

Name: Illawarra Institute of Technology
Contact Number: (02) 4222 2908
Postal Address: 3 Rowland Road , Wollongong 2500

Name: Shellharbour College
Contact Number: (02) 4295 2200
College Avenue, Balarang 2528

Name: Wollongong West College
Contact Number: (02) 4222 2800
Postal Address: 36 Gladstone Avenue, West Wollongong 2500

Name: Wollongong College
Contact Number: (02) 4229 0400
Postal Address: Foleys Road, North Wollongong 2500

Name: Yallah College
Contact Number: (02) 4261 3744
Postal Address: Marshall Mount Road , Yallah 2530

University

Name: The University of Wollongong
Contact Number: (02) 4221 3555
Postal Address: Northfields Avenue, North Wollongong

Emergency Services

 

Emergency Number for: Police 000

Ambulance 000

Fire 000

Bush Fire Brigade

Name: Carrington Falls Rural Fire Brigade Service
Secretary: Mrs Christine Stewart
Postal Address: Carrington Falls Road , Robertson 2577
Contact Number: 4885 1477 or 4885 1477
E-mail Address: stewart199@ozemail.com.au
Meeting Date: As needed
Members: Local Residents
Cost: $5.00 per family membership
Activities: Bushfire Brigade

Name: Foxground Rural Fire Service
Secretary: Mrs Jess Conroy
Postal Address: 329 Foxground Road , Foxground 2534
Contact Number: 4234 1155
Meeting Venue: Fire Station Foxground Road , Foxground
Meeting Date: Sunday
Meeting Time: 2pm
Members: Volunteers
Activities / Service: To protect our community in case of fire and motor vehicle accidents

Name: Kiama - Shellharbour Rural Fire District
Postal Address: PO Box 375 , Albion Park 2527
Contact Number: 4256 2838
Fax Number: 4257 1161
Website: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
Members: Volunteers

State Emergency Service

Name: Kiama SES
Controller: Mr David Leigh
Postal Address: PO Box 75 , KIAMA 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4233 2025
Fax: (02) 4232 3141
E-mail: kiama.ses.ops@telstra.com
Website http://www.kiama.ses.nsw.gov.au
Meeting Venue: SES Headquarters, 205 Terralong Street , Kiama
Meeting Date: Various
Meeting Time: Various
Members: 18 years and over.
Cost: Free
Activities / Service: Provision of emergency services to community during storms & floods. Accredited Primary Rescue Agency.

Coast Guard

Name: Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
Secretary: Mr Peter May
Postal Address: PO Box A129 , SHELLHARBOUR NSW 2529
Contact Number: 4297 3999
Mobile Number: 0422 252 322
Fax: 4297 3999
E-mail: pmay@coastguard.com.au
Website: http://www.coastguard.com.au
Meeting Venue: Board Room - Shellharbour Workers Club, Wattle Road , Shellharbour
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Members: All interested person’s 18 years or older.
Activities: To promote safe boating to the boating community and provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week Marine Search and Rescue Service.

Police

Name: Kiama
Postal Address: Terralong Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1444

Ambulance

Name: Kiama Ambulance Station
Postal Address: Terralong Street , Kiama
Contact Number: (02) 131 233

Employment

Name: Centrelink Appointments
Contact Number: 131 021

Name: Professional Centre Employment Services
Contact Number: 132 850

Name: Shellharbour Square Pensions
Contact Number: 132 300

Name: Families
Contact Number: 131 305

Name: Child Care Assistance
Contact Number: 131 524

Name: Youth Allowance
Contact Number: 132 490

Name: Students
Contact Number: 132 490

Name: Abstudy
Contact Number: 132 317

Family Welfare and Support Services

Name: Anglicare Illawarra (02) 4229 7911
Postal Address: 152 Keira Street , Wollongong 2500

Name: Alcoholics Anonymous (02) 4229 5241
Postal Address: 58a Auburn Street , Wollongong 2500

Name: Centacare Adoption Services (02) 9793 7522
Postal Address: Level 1, 8 Jacobs Street , Bankstown 2200
E-mail: adoption@centacare.org
E-mail: angharad.candlin@centacare.org

Name: Community Services Commission
Postal Address: Locked Mailbag 16, Strawberry Hills 2012
Contact Number: (02) 9384 4999 or Toll Free: 1800 060 409
Fax: (02) 9384 4948
E-mail: mail@csc.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.csc.nsw.gov.au
Venue: Level 3, 128 Chalmers Street , Surry Hills 2010
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Drop in Service: 1pm - 4pm
Activities / Service: The Commission is the consumer ‘watchdog’ established under the Community Services (Complaints Appeals and Monitoring) Act 1993. It has the task of assisting consumers to get a fair deal when using community services.

Name: Dept. Community Services
Child Protection & Family Crisis Wollongong (02) 4254 0411
From anywhere in NSW 132 111

Name: Drug & Alcohol Service
Contact Number: After Hours 1800 422 599
Postal Address: 34 Kembla Street , Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: (02) 4228 3588

Name: Department of Community Services
Contact Number: (02) 4296 6077
Postal Address: Suite 3 , Lamerton House, Shellharbour Square , Blackbutt

Name: Family Planning Association Health (FPA Health)
Contact Number: (02) 4226 5816
Postal Address: 1a Denison Street , Wollongong 2500

Name: Kiama Emergency Relief
Postal Address: (02) 4237 8422
Activities / Service: Help with food vouchers or paying bills only - NO cash given

Name: Lifeline
Contact Number: 24 Hour Telephone Counselling 131 114

Name: Lifeline Second World Shops
Contact Number: 4232 1496
Shop 22 Centrepoint, Terralong Street , Kiama

Name: Marriage Guidance of NSW
Contact Number: (02) 4228 7711
Postal Address: 63b Market Street , Wollongong 2500

Name: Mission Australia
Contact Number: 4254 0541
Postal Address: 29 Atchison Street , Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: Help Line - 24 hours Toll Free 1300 886 999

Name: Narcotics Anonymous Berkeley
Contact Number: (02) 4272 2398
Postal Address: PO Box 299 , Wollongong East 2520

Name: Presbyterian Church Kiama Session Clerk
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1020
Postal Address: PO Box 571 , Kiama 2533

Name: St Vincent De Paul Society - Kiama
Contact Number: (02) 4232 2656
Postal Address: 64 Terralong Street , Kiama 2533

Name: St. Vincent De Paul Society - Oak Flats
Contact Number: 4256 6266
Fax: 4257 1269
Postal Address: 41 Central Avenue , Oak Flats 2529

Name: Wollongong Crisis Centre
Contact Number: (02) 4272 3000
(Live-in Drug Withdrawal Unit) Berkeley

Family Law and Advice Referral

Name: Child Support Services
Contact Number: Freecall 1800 451 784

Name: Family Court of Australia
Contact Number: (02) 4226 0200
Postal Address: 43 Burelli Street , Wollongong 2500

Name: The New South Wales Justices' Association Ltd
Contact Number: (02) 9736 2255
Postal Address: PO Box 92, Concord 2137
Fax (02) 9743 3084
E-mail: nswja@hotmail.com
Shellharbour & South Coast Branch Phone: (02) 4422 1620
E-mail: slash@shoal.net.au

Name: Justic of the Peace - (JP)
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0444
Activities / Service:For a Justice of the Peace please call at a Court House, Bank, Council Chambers. Kiama Council has several staff who are a Justice of the Peace.

Name: UNIFAM
Contact Number: (02) 4229 9863
Postal Address: Level 2, 65-67 Burelli Street , Wollongong 2500
Activities / Service: Marriage Family & Separation Counselling Service

Health Facilities

Chemist

Gerringong - Fern Street , Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1333

Kiama Downs - Johnson Street , Kiama Downs
Contact Number: (02) 4237 7732

Kiama Amcal - Kiama View Shopping Centre, Terralong Street
Contact Number: (02) 4232 3330

Kiama Pharmacy - Manning Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 2532

Mcinerney's Chemist - Terralong Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1046

Dentist

Name: Children's Dental Clinic
Day Services Unit, Bonaira Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 0110

Name: Dr. W. Peter Gaha - 44 Manning Street , Kiama
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1228

Name: G.P. Brodie - 100 Terralong Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1016

Name: J.Doran - Gerringong - 123 Fern Street , Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: (02) 4234 2032

Name: Kiama - Terralong Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 2497

Name: Kiama Downs - 30 Johnson Street , Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4237 8511

Name: A Kubinyi - 130 Terralong Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 2944

Doctors Surgeries

Fern Street, Gerringong
Contact Number: (02) 4234 1399

Johnson Street , Kiama Downs
Contact Number: (02) 4237 7502

Manning Street , Kiama
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1244

Macquarie Street , Jamberoo
Contact Number: (02) 4236 0555

Early Childhood Centres

Name: Gerringong - Town Hall, Fern Street , Gerringong 2534
Contact Number: (Thursday) (02) 4234 1180

Name: Kiama - Day Services Unit, Bonaira Street , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4233 1033

Name: Family Care Cottage
Postal Address: Kiama Hospital Site Bonaira Street , Kiama
Contact Number: (02) 42331 033
Activities / Service: (special service for families with 0-5 year olds experiencing problems eg. sleeping, unsettled babies, feeding)

Name: IAHS Day Services Unit
Contact Number: (02) 4233 1033
Activities / Service: Podiatrist, Occupational Therapy, Social Worker etc.

Immunisation

Name: Illawarra Area Health - Community Health
Contact Number: (02) 4229 2755
Name: Kiama Hospital
Meeting Date: 2nd Friday of each Month, 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Hospitals

Name: Illawarra Regional Campus - Cowper Street , Warrawong 2502
Contact Number: (02) 4223 8000

Name: Illawarra Private - Gibsons Road Figtree, 2525
Contact Number: (02) 4271 4000

Name: Shellharbour District - Madigan Boulevarde, Mt Warrigal 2528
Contact Number: (02) 4296 6666

Name: Shellharbour Private - Captain Cook Drive , Barrack Heights 2528
Contact Number: (02) 4296 3933

Name: Wollongong - Crown Street, Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: (02) 4222 5000

Home Nursing Service

Name: Kiama Council Nursing Service
Contact Number: (02) 4232 3405
Postal Address: Community Support Manning Street Office, PO Box 75 , Kiama

Name: Kiama Council Brokerage
Contact Number: (02) 4232 3406

Nursing Service

Name: Illawarra Area Health Service
Contact Number: (02) 4233 1033
Postal Address: Day Services Unit, Bonaira Street , Kiama 2533

Health Fund

Name: MEDICARE
Postal Address: Shop 108 Shellharbour Square
Contact Number: 132 011

Health Organisations

Name: St.John Ambulance - Kiama Division
Postal Address: PO Box 128 , Kiama 2533
Contact Number: Mrs Melissa Kelton - 4237 5424 Mr John Dalby - 4232 2281
Meeting Venue: Kiama SES Hall, Terralong Street , Kiama
Meeting Date: Thursdays
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Activities / Service: First Aid provision at Sporting and Community events.

Housing and Tenancy Service

Name: The Aged Care Rights Service (TARS)
Contact Number: Free Call 1800 424 079
Postal Address: 505/64 Kippax Street, Surry Hills 2010
Fax: (02) 9281 3672

Name: Gerringong Housing Aboriginal Corporation
Contact Number: (02) 4234 3165

Name: Illawarra Community Housing Trust
Contact Number: (02) 4227 1166
Postal Address: 12 George Street, Wollongong 2500
Fax: (02) 4227 1893

Name: Illawarra Tenancy Advice Service
Contact Number: (02) 4274 3475
Contact Number: Free Call 1800 807 225
Postal Address: 7 Greene Street, Warrawong 2502

Legal Aid and Advice

Name: Anti-Discrimination Board
Contact Number: (02) 4224 9960
Postal Address: NSW Government Offices, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong 2500
Fax: (02) 4224 9961
Website: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/adb

Name: Community Justice Centre
Contact Number: (02) 4228 0433
Postal Address: 1 Rawson Street, Wollongong 2500

Name: Dept. of Fair Trading
Contact Number: 133 220
Contact Number: Wollongong Office (02) 4254 3433
Postal Address: Ground Floor, 63 Market Street, Wollongong 2500
Website: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

Name: Kiama Local Court
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1014
Postal Address: Terralong Street, Kiama 2533

Name: Law Access
Contact Number: Child Support Service 1800 451 784

Name: Legal Aid Commission of NSW
Postal Address: Wollongong Office - 73 Church Street, Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: (02) 4228 8299
Contact Number: Under 18’s Hotline 1800 101 810
Help over the phone: 1300 888 529
Website: http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Media

Radio Station

Name: ABC ILLAWARRA
Contact Number: (02) 4224 5000
Name: I98 FM
Contact Number: (02) 4223 4198
Name: WAVE FM
Contact Number: (02) 4275 2965

Television

Name: Capital Television
Contact Number: (02) 4274 1000
Name: Prime Television
Contact Number: (02) 4272 2777
Name: Win TV
Contact Number: (02) 4223 4199

Newspapers

Name: Kiama Independent - Shoalhaven Street, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1999
Name: Illawarra Mercury
Postal Address: Keira Street, Wollongong 2500
Contact Number: (02) 4221 2333
Name: The Lake Times
Postal Address: 15 - 17 College Avenue, Blackbutt 2529
Contact Number: (02) 4296 6900
Name: The Shoalhaven Chronicle - Berry
Contact Number: (02) 4421 2366
Name: South Coast Register - Nowra
Contact Number: (02) 4421 2999

Members of Parliament

Name: Federal Parliament
Member for Gilmore: Mrs Joanna Gash
Contact Number: (02) 4423 1782
Postal Address: PO Box 1009, Nowra 2541
Location: 24 Berry Street, Nowra 2541
Fax: (02) 4423 1785
Local Call: 1300 301 790
E-mail: joanna.gash@aph.gov.au
Website: http://www.gilmore.mhr.gov.au

Name: House of Representatives (Clerk) Canberra
Contact Number: (02) 6277 4111

Name: State Parliament - Parliament House
Contact Number: (02) 9230 2111
Macquarie Street, Sydney

Name: State Parliament - Illawarra Region
Member for Kiama: Mr Matt Brown
Contact Number: (02) 4232 1082
Postal Address: Terralong House, 125 Terralong St, Kiama 2533
Fax: (02) 4232 3577
E-mail: kiama@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Migrant Services

Name: Illawarra Multicultural Services
Contact Number: (02) 4229 6855
Postal Address: 27 Atchison Street, Wollongong
Fax: (02) 4226 3634
E-mail: illawmrc@shoalhaven.net.au

Name: TIS - Translating And Interpreting Service
Contact Number: 131 450

Parks and Play equipment

Gerringong

• Tennis Club
• Jubilee Oval
• Gerringong Harbour
• Apex Park
• Ourie Caravan Park
• Miller Street Reserve

Kiama Downs

• Jones Beach (South and North)
• Iluka Reserve
• Hoolong Street
• Meehan Drive Oval
• Moreton Bay Place
• Thornette Way Reserve

Minnamurra

• Tennis Courts (School)
• James Oates Reserve

Kiama

• Blackbeach Reserve
• Hindmarsh Park
• Kendalls North/South
• Bonaira Reserve
• Tombonda Reserve
• Attunga Avenue
• Hillview Circuit Reserve
• Blowhole Point Reserve
• Irvin Street
• Coronation Park
• Tharkinna Reserve

Jamberoo

• Kevin Walsh Oval

Gerroa

• 7 Mile Beach Caravan Park (both sides)
• Kingsford Smith Park
• Neighbourhood Centre
  

Religion and Church Groups

Name: Anglican Church
Rector: Stephen Fagan
Contact Number: (02) 4232 2066
Location: 2 Terralong Street, Kiama
Website: http://www.kiamaanglican.org.au
E-mail: christchurch@speedlink.com.au
Services: Sundays: 8am, 10am, 7pm
Christmas Eve: Children’s Service 6pm; Holy Communion 11pm
Christmas Day: 7am, 8.30am, 10am
Good Friday: 9am
Easter Day: 7am, 8.30am, 10am

Name: Baptist Church
Contact: Rev. Cameron Eccleston
Postal Address: PO Box 218, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4237 5857
Website: http://www.baptistnsw.asn.au/
Meeting Venue: Child Care Centre, Hughes Crescent, Kiama Downs
Meeting Date: Sundays
Meeting Time: Service at 10.30am & 6.30pm
Members: Activities for preschoolers to senior citizens
Activities / Service: Worship Services, Sunday School, Creche, Youth Group, Home Bible Study Groups, Hospital visitation

Name: Catholic Women’s League
Secretary: Mrs Moyra Regan
Postal Address: 2/114 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama 2533
Contact Number: 4232 1180

Name: Committee of St Paul’s Anglican Church Minnamurra
Secretary: Mrs Dawn Schreiber
Postal Address: 39 Johnson Street, Kiama Downs 2533
Contact Number: 4237 7078
Meeting Venue: St Paul’s Church, Minnamurra
Meeting Date: 4th Thursday in the month
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Members: Retired / Business
Activities / Service: Sunday Ser