Neighbour Aid

What is it?

Kiama Neighbour Aid provides support and assistance either within the home or while a person is accessing the community. The service provided is flexible and aims to meet the individual needs of each person. Neighbour Aid services can include companionship, shopping, bill paying, transport to appointments, one-off lawn and garden assistance, minor home maintenance, card and letter writing . A social bus trip is also held two day per month.

Who is it for?

Kiama Neighbour Aid provides support to frail, older people and younger people with a disability and their carers who live in the Kiama Local Government Area.

Process of referral

Referral can be made by individuals, carers, family members, friends or government and non-government agencies including health professionals. Referrals can be made by phone or fax.

Page created: Friday October 21, 2005

Last updated: Sunday November 6, 2005

Community Support; Community Centre

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (02) 4232 0475
Office Location: Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Postal address: PO Box 75, KIAMA NSW 2533

Community Support; Manning Street

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (02) 4232 3406 or 4232 4319
Office Location: 29 Manning Street, Kiama
Postal address: PO Box 75, KIAMA NSW 2533

Kiama Neighbour Aid Service

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Phone: (02) 4232 0475
Office Location: Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Postal address: PO Box 75, KIAMA NSW 2533
E-mail: kcrna@tpg.com.au

Other services

Kiama Library has a Home Library Service for those who are unable come to the library.

The Family History Centre is always looking for volunteers to assist in their genealogical research

The Leisure Centre provides a place for fun and friends.