Our Services & Programs

Advocacy, Advice and Information

Community information, advice, advocacy and referrals. We can help fill in forms, write letters and talk to officials on your behalf. Research and find services to assist you and your family. We provide the community, phone, computer, internet and photocopying access. Bookings required – please call 02 4572 5898.

Community Development & Planning

We are funded by NSW Department of Communities and Justice to provide programs and services to the communities of Bligh Park and South Windsor. Community Development is a process to bring about change founded on equality, inclusion and social justice. The process of Community Development enables people to:

• improve the quality of their own lives and the community they live in
• identify their needs
• take action to influence the decisions which affect their lives

We work closely with individuals, community groups and resident groups to further community development. We would love your input!

Free Food Fridays

Generously sponsored by OzHarvest, SecondBite, Baker’s Delight Richmond Marketplace, & Good360 with additional donations from Hawkesbury Helping Hands and The Salvation Army.

Our Free Food Friday provides fresh produce and pantry staples to those requiring food assistance in our community. This program is operated by volunteers who selflessly donate their time to help those in need.

Days: Fridays between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, or while stocks last. There is currently a waitlist for this, so please contact Marlene on 02 4572 5898.

Community Garden

Our community garden project includes replanting and beautifying the space around the neighbourhood centre as well as flourishing garden beds providing herbs and seasonal vegetables. This work is undertaken by volunteers (Thank you Yvonne) The produce is available free to local residents. If your interested in getting involved or volunteering please contact Yvonne on 02 45725898.

Emergency Relief Services

Thanks to Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre and the Federal Department of Social Services we can now provide the following support to the community:

• Energy Accounts Payment Assistance for Electricity/Gas
• Access to Payment Assistance Scheme for Sydney Water bills
• Food, fuel and essentials vouchers (Funded by DSS), auspiced by Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre
• Food Hampers
• NILS Loans (No Interest Loan Scheme)

* Eligibility Conditions apply

Community Connector Point

The Bligh Park Neighbourhood Centre is a Community Connector Point. Community Connector Points have someone who can support you to access the MyHealthConnector directory and provide support and information around social connection in the Hawkesbury.

We can help you to see what may suit you and give you information about local services like classes, social or support groups, volunteer programs and transport options to get there. There is no charge for this service.