About Us

The Neighbourhood Centre is a not for profit charitable organisation that supports the Bathurst community and beyond.
Since 1976, we enable people to come together to strengthen, participate, develop and celebrate our community.

Through our staff and strong and valuable volunteer base we provide programs, activities, and support groups, and access to information, facilities and meeting spaces through Bathurst and Oberon Neighbourhood Centres.

The Neighbourhood Centre Strategy

Quality, sustainable, collaborative and relevant services.

Vision:

Supporting inclusive and strong communities.

Purpose:

To facilitate connections to support and strengthen communities.

Values:

Respect, Integrity, Equality, Inclusion.

The Neighbourhood Centre Strategic Goals:

Person Centre Focus: All services and activities will put people first.

Building Capacity: Support individuals, families and communities to develop and grow.

Quality Service: Provide an environment that is informative, supportive and welcoming.

Collaboration: Develop and maintain cooperative partnerships and networks.

Recognised and known within the community.

As a professional, responsive service provider.

The Neighbourhood Centre receives funding from:

Department of Communities and Justice NSW
Department of Health & Aged Care
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Department of Social Services, Volunteer Management Activity
Department of Health, Community Visitors Scheme
Active Neighbourhoods for Older Australians
Multicultural NSW

Programs provided with the support of:

Neighbourhood Central, Home Care Community Visitors Scheme

Support received from:

Families First Credit Union
Bathurst Regional Council
Oberon Council
Active Neighbourhoods for Older Australians (ANOA)