BCS Crystal Street Community Shop
111 Crystal Street, Petersham NSW 2049
(02) 9572 9836 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 9572 9836 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
A vital community hub, offering cheap clothing, household items and other goods, along with a friendly connection point for local residents in need of emergency assistance, advocacy and other practical support.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm
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BCS Darcy House
Lot 1 Old Port Road, Port Kembla NSW 2505
(02) 4276 3900
BCS Darcy House plays an integral role in the Port Kembla community as a drop-in centre for street-based sex workers, homeless persons and people living on the margins. Darcy House provides a safe-place where people are supported to address key issues, such as personal health, drug and alcohol dependence, mental health and housing needs. The service also seeks to assist clients in developing skills to build independence and resilience.
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BCS Warilla North Community Centre
2-6 Hill St, Warilla NSW 2528
(02) 4297 6595
The BCS Warilla North Community Centre is a valuable community hub, providing a range of services that enhance the local community and empower individuals and families.
Services include:
Good Start Breakfast Club (Warilla North & Mt Warrigal Primary Schools)
Mobile Supported Playgroups (Mt Warrigal and Warilla North Primary Schools)
Assistance with Utility Payments
Educational Tutoring
Opportunity Shop
Monthly community meals and community BBQs
Adult Literacy tutoring program
Stir It Up cooking program equpping people to cook low cost, nutritious meals (in partnership with Area Health)
No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
StepUp Loan Scheme
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BCS MayCare Community Centre
88 Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
(02) 4032 5285
BCS MayCare Community Centre is a vibrant, engaging community space in the heart of Mayfield, an inner suburb of Newcastle.
The centre is a new BCS initiative in 2010, being run in partnership with Mayfield Baptist Church.
The centre operates a range of services aimed at people living with disadvantage, as well as people from NESB. The centre provides a drop-in space for the local community and incorporates a BCS Food 4 Life outlet and Opportunity Shop.
A number of other community groups also use the centre, including a supported playgroup, Alcoholics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous. The centre is also home to the BCS Night Vision street outreach team.
There are exciting plans for the expansion of services at the centre over the next 12 months, including the introduction of BCS LifeCare Counselling and Family Services’ programs.