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Welcome to the Australian Family Matters Community Services Directory section.  You will find helpful information on community organisations that may be beneficial to you.  If you know of additional links that you believe may be useful to list on this page then please contact us or phone Anni 0408 654510 or Fiona 0409 662525

 

Orange NSW Australia

Orange City Council, NSW

Orange City web site has plenty of information about Orange and surrounding areas. For an overall view of what Orange has to offer I would recommend a visit to the site. www.orange.nsw.gov.au/

 

NJAC

Not Just A Co-operative LTD also known as "just a cafe!" NJAC is a multifunctional organisation set up for Youth and very much the focus on this at the forefront when it come to running a cafe. NJAC provides a variety of training and training opportunites and the chance for young people to manage a viable business. There have been casual employments opportunities, apprenticeships and trainee ships since the initiation of NJAC.

NJAC has been working as a mobile unit at this time an has been involved in community fundraising work such as Youth week, Orange City Council Rock up and Black Dog groups, Australia Day, Clean up Australia, Orange street cruisers car club, Orange Christmas Street Party, Central West Institute of TAFE.

In the near future NJAC will be setting up a shop front cafe in the central business district of Orange NSW. This will bring young people together providing a space to socialise and give them something to do and have fun. It will provide an opportunity for young people from all walks of life to mix with each other while enjoying the cooking skills of the employees.

For further details contact The Co-ordinator Tracey Wilson via email orangenjac@hotmail.com or phone 0434213250

 

Aspire

Main Contact - Claire Theobold
Ph - 0408875126
Email - aspirecoop@optusnet.com.au

"Links to Learning" is a program aimed at motivating young people to resume or remain in education, training or employment.

Aspire Co-operative's "Back On Track" program incorporates adventure based learning principles to motivate participants to achieve outcomes.

 

Rock Up

Rock Up' are a group of local young people aiming to provide more all age drug and alcohol free entertainment options for the regions youth. They have been running 'Rock Up - Battle of the Bands' for the past three years and have seen it grow from strength to strength with this year seeing 13 events across the region to decide the winner from 45 bands playing in front of a total attendance for the series of over 5500 people. They have also just recieved funding from INDENT - Music NSW to organise a sustainable Music and Arts Festival in Orange later in the year.'

Main Contact - Jason Lowe
Ph - 6393 8628
Email - jlowe@orange.nsw.gov.au

 

Black Dog

'Black Dog are a group of young people that aim to raise awareness of depression amongst young people in regional areas. They hope to do this by making information on services available, to local people who may be suffering from depression or know someone that is, at events that appeal to young people. Upcoming events include te Black Dog Comedy Extravaganza 23 Sept at the Orange Civic Theatre feauring 'The Sandman and Flacco', 'In The Bin' short film festival 17 November at the Orange Botanical Gardens and they are also teaming up with Rock Up for the Music and Arts Festival on 15/16 December.'

Main Contact - Jason Lowe
Ph - 63938628
Email - jlowe@orange.nsw.au

 

Fusion

Fusion is located at 217 Anson Street Orange
The service includes Youth and community activities, including festivals, parenting courses, day trips, community lunch, advocacy & support; school seminars, peer support program, brekky club at Orange High School, etc! Fusion is interdenominational.
Contact person Bev Rankin Ph (02) 5310 2474

www.fusion.org.au

 

PCYC

Welcome to the Orange PCYC. We are located right in the middle of the CBD. We have many activities for children and adults including programs geared to the needs of the local young people. Orange PCYC offer a huge variety of activities ranging from music lessons and ballroom dancing to boxing and gymnastics.

For further information check out the PCYC website at http://www.pcycnsw.org/_new/home.php?c=54

 

Orange Youth Accomodation Support Service (OYASS)

Mission Australia developed the Orange Youth Accomodation Support Service (OYASS) as a new approach to providing services for young people who are at risk of homelessness and other forms of disadvantage. The OYASS service model focuses on the case management process and outreach support to clients. The target group is young adults aged 16-24 years inclusive. OYASS gives priority to young people in crisis, those permanently detached from their families or living in unsafe situations.
Client services include;

  • Advocacy and referral/ court support
  • Referral to specialist counselling services
  • Assistance to obtain government allowances
  • Material Aid
  • Use of office Facilities
  • Pregnancy and family planning support
  • Living skills/personal development programs
  • Recreational activities
  • Encouragement and general support
  • Help to re-establish family links, if appropriate
  • Practical assistance (shopping and transport)
  • Referral to drug/alcohol support and rehabilitation services

The Orange Youth Accomodation Support Service is at 263 Anson Street ORANGE NSW 2800.
Phone: 02 6361 8331
Fax: 02 6361 7106
Coordinator: Bambi Romanow romanowb@missionaustralia.com.au
Caseworker: Cara Phillips phillipsc@missionaustralia.com.au

 

Orange City Council

Orange City web site has plenty of information about Orange and surrounding areas. For an overall view of what Orange has to offer I would recommend a visit to the site: www.orange.nsw.gov.au/

 

Orange City Library - Homework Help

Orange City Library operates a Homework Help Desk from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during school terms. When you are given an assignment, come into the Library as soon as you can and bring your assignment with you as this will determine exactly what information you need. If you are not already a member of the Library you will need to bring a parent so that you can join the library and borrow books or use the internet. If you are already a member, bring a card. A librarian will help you to use the Library's resources to find the information you need.

Library Hours
Monday - Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday 9.30am-4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
If you need any further information please phone 6393 8121

 

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service

Provides the following free services to families;

  • Antenatal Care
  • Postnatal Care
  • Child and Family Health and Immunisation

14 Palmer Street, Orange
Ph: 02 6363 1343
Further information can be found at the Department's website: www.det.nsw.edu.au/index.htm

 

Greater Western Area Health Service - Orange Base Hospital

Thinking of moving to Country New South Wales? Well Orange has outstanding health service facilities and great job opportunities available. Visit their website to find out more www.gwahs.nsw.gov.au

 

General Information Sites

 

Singwell. TV

Want to have a bit of a sing along? Join Fairy Sparkle on the sing safe web-site for fun and entertainment. Visit http://www.singwell.tv/

 

Youth NSW

Youth NSW is the NSW Government's web-site for young people and workers in the youth field. It also contains a range of information for young people about getting involved in their community through programs and events. Visit Youth NSW Gov

 

National Youth Week

Youth Week NSW- Launch yourself.  Jump on this site to find out what is in store for 2008 and enter the great competition.  Worth a visit!  National Youth Week

 

Department of Community Services (DoCS)

The NSW Department of Community Services promotes the safety and well being of children and young people and works to build stronger families and communities. Visit the Department of Community Services website.

 

NSW Department of Housing

Helping build a stronger community by providing housing solutions to people in need.  Visit their site www.housing.nsw.gov.au

 

Department of Education

"The NSW Department of Education and Training provides public education and training services to close to over 1.2 million students through an extensive network of government schools, TAFE NSW Institutes, Adult and Community Education (ACE) colleges, the National Art School (NAS) and the Adult Migrant English Service (AMES). The NSW Department of Education and Training provides:

  • Preschool education
  • Primary school education
  • Secondary school education
  • Vocational education and training (VET) programs and services
  • TAFE NSW industry-recognised VET qualifications
  • Apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Adult and community education courses
  • Adult migrant English programs
  • Tertiary courses in Fine Art

Further information can be found at the Department's Website www.det.nsw.edu.au/index

 

Centrelink

Centrelink is an Australian Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self sufficient and supporting those in need. Visit their site http://www.centrelink.gov.au/

 

Youth Safe

Youthsafe is a Sydney-based not for profit organisation whose mission is to prevent serious injuries in young people aged 15-25.  They work across the range of settings where young people get injured, including road safety, workplace safety, sports safety and safer celebrating.  To find out more about their work and to download resources for professionals, parents and young people on managing risk in everyday life, visit www.youthsafe.org

 

Kids Help Line 1800 

Kids helpline is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5-25. Visit www.kidshelpline.com.au

 

Family Planning NSW

Family Planning NSW has been providing reproductive and sexual health services in NSW for 80 years.  They are an independent and not-for-profit organisation responsible for a voluntary Board of Directors.  They provide information such as services, education, resources and research.  Visit their site to learn more http://www.fpahealth.org.au/