Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre in Glenning Valley | Non-profit organisation

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Glenning Valley

Phone: +61 490 538 494

Address: The Berkeley Centre 3 Heather Ave 2261 Glenning Valley, NSW, Australia

Website: http://bvnc.org.au

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24.01.2022 Respect is a two-way street. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

23.01.2022 You can now access counselling services @Woodbury Park Community Centre, Mardi (Tuggerah Central Coast NSW). We offer online and face to face sessions and a sli...ding scale fee list for low-income earners - we can even provide free counselling for those who fit our funding criteria. *Limited spaces available for our free funded sessions. Please contact us for more information if you are in need. See more

23.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020! Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.... We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Our adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled us to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be. acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming we transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. Our coastal Nations watched and interacted with at least 36 contacts made by Europeans prior to 1770. Many of them resulting in the charting of the northern, western and southern coastlines of our lands and our waters. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme

22.01.2022 Introducing our new Suicide Prevention Program Ma-guwag, meaning 'hey, take care' in Darkinjung language. Consisting of two Mental Health Workers, the team foc...uses on suicide prevention and mental wellness, and provides targeted and culturally responsive community awareness and help seeking programs. It is important that as a community we acknowledge what has happened in the past, by providing programs that work towards building resilience and help seeking behaviours. Collectively, we can work towards healing from our trauma and reducing loss due to suicide in our communities. Find out more here: bit.ly/3lANIgd

21.01.2022 Good morning everyone. It is such a beautiful morning this morning I am working at the Berkeley Vale Community Garden behind Myrtle Brush Park Hall in Pindarri Ave until approx 11am. You are more than welcome to visit the garden to say hi and see what it is all about. I can be contacted on my mobile no: 0490 538 494

20.01.2022 Tuesday's Craft Day was enjoyed immensely by the few who came along and created their Hama Bead decorations, Fairy Bells and Monster Faces. On Thursday, 1st October we'll be getting the Hama Beads out again but we'll also be doing some salty craft. Make your own batch of salt dough before creating your pieces of art to decorate. Plus we'll try a bit of salt painting and see what masterpieces can be created.... There will also be some colouring in pages available for those who love to colour in. If you would like your child/ren to come along please book in remembering if they are under 5yrs old a parent must stay. The workshop goes from 10am to 12noon. We're looking forward to meeting your young creators

20.01.2022 https://www.naidoc.org.au/resources/teaching-guides Celebrate NAIDOC week with your children this year using these amazing teaching resources. Education is key... in understanding and accepting different cultures in our society. Lets use this week to become informed and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture! See more

18.01.2022 Our Annual General Meeting is on at 12noon today so please come along and hear of what we have been doing and are planning on doing. A beautiful spread of food has been organised to enjoy as well. And maybe for the cost of $2.20 consider becoming a financial member of the organisation which gives you voting rights as well as supporting the Association to stay viable after this tough year where many of the groups haven't continued or started due to COVID-19.

17.01.2022 The Women’s Financial Toolkit is information where We want to empower women to be confident money managers and to know more about securing their financial futures. This tool has resources to help women through different life stages and life events, no matter what their circumstances.

15.01.2022 A timely message for everyone...try again tomorrow

15.01.2022 At Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, they offer a program called Tackling Tobacco. It focuses on the health and financial benefits of quitting as well as discovering the reasons people smoke. Nicotine replacement products are provided free of charge to help facilitate quitting. The image below shows just how much smoking costs in terms of what else you could buy instead of a pack of smokes. The health cost is much, much more. If you’d like to discuss the tackling tobacco program with them, please call 43531750.

12.01.2022 Love to see this... @tradingblak @balaluke @courte.b @curriecountry.mentoring

10.01.2022 Great FREE workshop Tuesday 3rd November

06.01.2022 I am now back at the Neighbourhood Centre office after spending a lovely morning with the gardeners and visitors. I will be here until 4pm.

06.01.2022 We all need resilience in our lives, especially in today's world with COVID-19. How are you and your family coping. If you have children here is a link to the Beyond Blue page Building Resilience in children: https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au//building-resili

03.01.2022 Last Friday the new Board of Governance was elected to oversee the organisation. Congratulations to: Kim Juresa - President, Maureen Brew - Vice President, Kathy Bradburn - Ordinary Member, Terry McGovern - Ordinary Member and Richard Pagett - Ordinary Member We managed to fill 5 of the 8 positions on the Board at the meeting. This has left us short of 2 Executive positions being the Secretary and the Treasurer plus 1 ordinary member.... It is important for us to recruit the 2 Executive positions to have a fully functioning Board. As described on the Institute of Community Directors website: Board members are charged with working collectively to act as the "mind" of the community group they serve. In doing so, they must work together to: Determine the group's mission and purpose; Set a strategic vision and plan; Ensure the group is financially and legally accountable; Appoint and monitor the group's CEO (if it has one); Ensure the group has adequate resources; Work to enhance the group's public image; and Assess the board's effectiveness. If you feel you can work towards this role and are interested in sharing your time and skills to the Neighbourhood Centre in achieving our vision and work we do then we would love to hear from. The Board meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1.30pm at Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre. My name is Gillian and I am the Service Manager for the Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc. If you are interested in finding out more about the organisation and the Board please message me through Facebook, ring me 0490 538 494 or 4388 5801, or email me at [email protected]. I am hoping that from the communities of Chittaway Bay/Point, Berkeley Vale, Glenning Valley, Tumbi Umbi, Killarney Vale and Bateau Bay we can find 2 people with the skills and interest to become either the Treasurer or Secretary for a minimum of 12 months or longer. Information packs and training are available.

02.01.2022 Today is our last Craft Fun Day for these holidays and we've had so much fun and creating on the other days. We've got the Hama Beads out again, some fun Halloween Craft to do, colouring in, beads and other craft materials to play with. There are places available for today's session so if you are interested in coming along and haven't booked in please give us a call on 4388 5801. Starts 10am to 12noon. Morning tea provided.

01.01.2022 Lost your job cos of COVID? It’s no wonder you might be feeling down! If unemployment has you on struggle street, here are some emotional coping strategies: V...olunteering can give you a renewed sense of purpose, build connections and networks and looks good on your resume. Further education can expand your skillset and make you more employable. Even if money is tight, there are lots of ways to get educated in an affordable way. If you are receiving financial government support, you may be eligible for subsidised education. Start your own business or try something new. Some people find that being unemployed gave them an opportunity to do something different. You might find creative ways of making money, or try pursuing a passion you didn’t have time to follow before. Seek support from trusted sources, like family, friends or Kids Helpline. Find ‘dopamine hit’ rewards that don’t cost money and are an adaptive coping strategy. For example, start a new exercise regime or hobby. Be aware of your beliefs. Research has shown that people who believe they can improve their financial situation are more likely to overcome financial hurdles than those who feel powerless! Spend energy and time on the things that make life valuable. The good news is most of these things are free! This can include spending quality time with people you care about, having fun, laughter, a great conversation, etc. These things also help you to have a mental break from stress, which is important for your self-care.