Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9684 4250

Address: 21 Sturt St, Telopea, NSW, 2117 2117 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.danc.org.au/

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25.01.2022 This week we sent a yute FULL of clothing to the Harman Foundation to help women and families that are victims of domestic violence. Heaps of casual and work clothes, exercise equipment, shoes and packages of sanitary items donated from our amazing community. In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. ... In every heart, there is the power to do it. Marianne Williamson #SPEAKOUT #Harmanfoundation #togetherwecanDOit

25.01.2022 "Art speaks where words are unable to explain" - Threadless Artist Mathiole Check out the artwork of our very own Art Class on display at City of Parramatta Art Society Inc. Studio and Gallery. ... If you are interested in joining this ART CLASS, get in touch and we will let you know when it resumes again at DANC.

25.01.2022 We asked some of our community members to help us share some positivity through art. TNT (Telopea Neighbourhood Team) a local emerging community group spent some time this Sunday expressing what is important to them through art on the DANC windows. Hope it brings some joy as you walk. We would love to hear what you think & if you would like to contribute to our community art!

24.01.2022 There are real heroes that live in our community. Rosemary is a local Multicultural Community Liaison Officer. She has been helping the community for the past 20 years. She is genuine, committed & passionately changing lives. ROSEMARYS WAY is a film that highlights the challenges women face settling in a new county. It has been selected to play in the 67th Sydney Film Festival Virtual Edition & Awards Program as a finalist for the Documentary Australia Foundation Award 2020!

24.01.2022 R U OK? Join us at DANC this Wednesday 1 - 3pm for Tea and Talk where we can come together, connect and have a meaningful conversation. Thursday 10 - 11:30am Supported Playgroup for parents & caregivers... Thursday 3:30 - 5:00pm Kids Fit Workshop for primary aged students Get in touch and book in your spot :) #ruokday2020

24.01.2022 Have you noticed how our community has connected in a different way to bring a bit of joy and happiness during this time? There are bears and hearts at windows and affirmations and hopscotches made of chalk as you walk down the street. Some trees have eyes, a sloth carrying an iguana, little foam birds by the building numbers & even a glow in the dark Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Have you noticed these little fun surprises pop up in YOUR area? If not, maybe you can ...add something that makes you smile outside your place. It might help us get lost in the moment while we are out for our daily walk and just enjoy the playfulness through simple things. *pictures shared by our awesome community members #community #sharesomegood #connection #whatcanyousee #connectthroughcovid #parramattaarea #walkingisgood #becreative #thinkoutsidethebox

23.01.2022 During this time, people still need someone to talk to If you or anyone you know needs a caring ear, we are here to listen and offer support or referrals as needed. We are aware that NOT everyone has access to the internet or social media. So please pass on our number 0423 809 715 or give us a call to chat.

23.01.2022 You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. -Maya Angelou Today we ran our 1st Christmas in July School Holiday program with 13 participants. It was a busy day focusing on creative expression through arts & crafts, group activities, yoga and active games. The children got to paint wooden creations, wrap up a special book chosen from the community library as a gift, decorate the Christmas tree and also write cards to practice gratitude ... Amazing to see the primary school aged children mentored and helped by some of our local high school students! #christmasinjuly

21.01.2022 Are you or someone you love struggling to find or buy food? This is an updated list of food services in our area. Please SHARE! If you need further help, give us a call on 0423 809 715.

21.01.2022 What a beautiful day for local parents to get together for our first outdoor playgroup. It is so important to be able to connect and support each other through all these changes and challenges. This outdoor playgroup will continue to explore different parks in our local suburbs. Playing outdoors provides unique opportunities for learning that the indoor environment cannot offer. Children engage in higher levels of creativity, imagination, inventiveness, physical activity,... language, and curiosity. Most importantly, they are given the opportunity to play freely. Send us a msg if you would like to connect with other local parents & families. Bookings are essential due to the restrictions in place.

20.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educators Day! A day to recognise and thank all the Educators in our community who care, support and dedicate their time to helping children become more resilient. We also want to give a shout out to everyone that volunteered with our playgroup this year and took the time to teach the children about healthy living, yoga, dance and movement, nature, caring for animals and our bodies.... If you live in Telopea, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Ermington, Rydalmere or Melrose Park and are interested in attending our supported playgroup, get in touch with us :) #earlychildhoodeducation #rockstars #weareallinthistogether #parraparents

20.01.2022 Have you heard about Telopea Shed? This place is a hidden gem in our community. Telopea Shed is a project run by Hope Connect Inc and runs on Wednesdays 9am - 12pm at Cnr Wade & Shortland Street. You can come have a yarn with locals over a coffee & bring something you have been trying to fix or pictures of your pinterest project. Open to everyone ... Fresh air + good company + handy work= #Theshed

19.01.2022 Thursday 10 September is R U OK Day a time to meaningfully connect with the people around you. https://bit.ly/3awKGom

19.01.2022 Some great ideas from Parraparents on making Easter fun for all while we are home. We would love to see some of your favourite ideas. #shareyourinspiration #easterfun #lovepinterest #easterbunny #parraparents

18.01.2022 As restrictions ease, we hope to be able to re-open the Community Centre soon, although it will be under different circumstances and conditions than before the COVID-19 lockdown in Mid March. Attached are some questions and answers that are intended to prepare everyone for the stages leading to the "new normal". We will issue further information as it becomes available. We trust you understand and support the measures we have to take at DANC to ensure the safety of all while ...welcoming as many as possible as soon as possible. Keep Safe! ** This will also be sent via email to our attendees, if you would like a copy please send us a message with your details.

17.01.2022 We have just had a generous donation from @Hawksberry Community Kitchen. An abundance of fresh bread for our community. If you or someone you know needs some bread, spread the word and let them they can pick up from 21 Sturt Street, Telopea. We have set up a table outside our doors & bags for your bread if you need it. Happy Friday everyone!

16.01.2022 The past few months have been SUPER challenging for kids so we wanted to create something really special for them and for our local families that need that tiny bit of EXTRA support over the next 2 weeks. Tuesdays & Fridays 10:00 - 3:30pm Send us a MSG and we will email you a REGO form.... Bookings are essential due to limited spots

16.01.2022 "We are pleased to announce that the Department of Community & Justice and DANC have signed a new funding contract which guarantees our SURVIVAL as a neighbourhood centre for a new contract period. It has been a long, hard road for the Committee and our staff who have worked tirelessly to achieve this. Now we look to the future and hope that we soon can open the doors again!"... Bicky Winkler DANC President

15.01.2022 If you have a guitar lying around collecting dust, its time to tune it up and start jamming! STRUM ALONG Our Guitar class runs every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30pm with social distancing measures in place.... Open to all ages

15.01.2022 Mark your calendars! Next Friday 26th June 1 - 4pm is when Western Sydney Local Health District will be hosting a FREE VACCINE CLINIC at DANC. No Medicare Card required and No appointments necessary!

14.01.2022 We still have a few spots this afternoon for our R U OK Fun Fit kids Workshop Book in your spot! This workshop is for children in Primary school living in Telopea, Dundas, Dundas valley, Ermington, Rydalmere and Melrose Park.

14.01.2022 Its Refugee Week! Heres a lovely story shared by Penrith City Library My Two Blankets. Veronica Nou has just won the STARTTS Humanitarian Award in the Refugee Supporter category.

13.01.2022 As the weather quickly changes, please let us know if you are in need of warm clothes. We are here to help! You can get in touch via FB messenger or Call us on 0423 809 715. You can also email: [email protected] to organise contactless pickup.

12.01.2022 Join us on Tuesdays 11:00 - 12:30pm for WALK & TALK. Explore your community, get fit & make a friend. Bookings required as this group will meet in different areas with walking paths and you will be notified about details accordingly. Call or Text us 0423 809 715.... #weareallinthistogether #getfit #mentalwellness #physicalhealth

12.01.2022 We will remember them. For those who fought and never came home, For those who came home and were never the same,... For those who gave up their tomorrow so that we could have our today. We honour you. Lest we forget.

09.01.2022 Over the next few weeks, many of us will be increasing our time spent at home. Our community needs a way to connect in different ways. Put a heart at your window and lets spread some love. It's easy! No human contact needed. Spot hearts as you walk down your street and get some much needed fresh air. Thanks to all the families who have shared their pictures with us <3 We want to see YOURS!... #weareallinthistogether #theheartmovement #hearts #NOTalone

09.01.2022 Yes!!!! Things are happening. Dont be bored over school holidays, there is something on for everyone! Check out whats happening over the next 2 weeks.

07.01.2022 The NSW Government is funding temporary crisis accommodation for vulnerable international students in NSW during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme will be delivered through approved student accommodation and homestay providers. Service NSW is administering the application process and will allocate the accommodation. Applicants will not be able to self-select their accommodation. ... Eligibility To be eligible you must: -hold an international student visa -have been evicted or be facing imminent eviction -have been laid off from your employment -have less than $1500 in savings -have no other avenues of support.

06.01.2022 DANC is promoting good mental health and wellbeing in October during National Mental Health Month. Join us for Tea & Talk tomorrow and connect with others in your community. Every Wednesday 1 - 3pm

06.01.2022 We wrapped up our last day of school holidays with sensory play exploring different textures, experimenting with slimes, listening to music & painting on cloth. Everyone benefits from sensory play. It has a positive impact on our brain Also helps the development of thinking skills, fine and gross motor skills, and acts as a stress reliever. A huge shoutout to all the kids who came out these school holidays to join us

06.01.2022 A huge shout out to the generous families that kindly donated new pillows, blankets, towels and sheets for members of our community in need. Our DANC team have been helping put together care packages with clothes, kitchen utensils and necessities from our old Op Shop for people that are doing it tough at this challenging time. #community #helpinghands #gratitude #itsthelittlethings #togetherwearestronger

05.01.2022 Ramadan Mubarak to our community!

05.01.2022 TNT (Telopea Neighborhood Team) is a group of locals that come together to build connections within our community. They will be at Dundas Water Park every Sunday from 11am - 1pm.

05.01.2022 Tea brings people together Recent research has found that 1 in 4 Australians are lonely. Neighbourhood Centres by their very nature help combat loneliness by providing a space for people to meet and form meaningful connections through participation in community programs and projects, reducing social isolation. Today we started our new Tea & Talk weekly program at DANC to invite in locals for a chat. A great way to get to know others in your community.... Every Wednesday 1-3pm. Bookings are essential due to limited numbers. #TheSolutionIsCommunity

04.01.2022 The COLD weather kept a lot of people indoors today. We had 7 children join in the fun @ DANC and the weather didnt stop us from having a dance party! The kids were introduced to badminton and the basics of pingpong. They took part in individual challenges to see who could bounce the ball on the paddle the longest. For arts & crafts, they designed their own boomerangs and created lanterns to hang up. They took part in Christmas Bingo and had a chance to win some prize...s too. We ended the day with a straw competition to see who could build the tallest structure using recycled materials and millions of straws.

04.01.2022 If you have a guitar lying around collecting dust, it’s time to tune it up and start jamming! STRUM ALONG Our Guitar class runs every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30pm with social distancing measures in place.... Open to all ages

03.01.2022 Its National Volunteer Week! We would like to acknowledge the generous contributions of our volunteers at DANC who have big hearts and help behind the scenes because they care about our community. This week our volunteers helped us pack warm clothes, sleeping bags & blankets to give out to the homeless at Price Alfred Park in collaboration with StreetMed... SO THANK YOU for changing communities & changing lives. #NVW2020 #nationalvolunteerweek #waveforvolunteers

02.01.2022 It’s R U OK day, come by DANC for a chat, coffee, tea, jelly and take a book from our travelling library

02.01.2022 Another fun day for our school holiday program here at DANC. 15 kids took part in active ball games, arts & crafts making snowflakes and friendship bracelets, exploring nature through planting succulents, and rock painting. Ended the afternoon with a movie and popcorn followed by a special Martial Arts demonstration. Happy Friday!... #TGIF #schoolholidayfun #friendships #community #creativekids #community

01.01.2022 We are thrilled to hear that NSW Government has announced they will invest $36m into housing and services for rough sleepers. This is a great start to support people experiencing homelessness move towards a sustainable lifestyle. #homelessness #roughedges #darlinghurst #nswgovernment #empowerment #support

01.01.2022 Everyone has been asking us when we will be opening our doors and we want to assure you that we are getting everything ready (LOTS OF CLEANING) & putting measures in place to minimise risks related to COVID-19. We need to ensure the safety of all at DANC. More information will be up SHORTLY to inform you about our re-opening in stages. Please also check out our website www.danc.org.au In the mean time, Dulcie & Ken (our dynamic duo) are still making wellbeing calls & checking in on our community. Call us if you want to chat 0423 809 715 or email us [email protected]

01.01.2022 This is our community... have a say in OUR skate park!

01.01.2022 TODAY at 4pm, Join Play School on a very special show to help our tiny humans understand COVID-19. This is a great way to help parents talk about what is happening without building fear.