Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Inc. in Kingsgrove, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Inc.

Locality: Kingsgrove, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9150 7823

Address: 30 Morgan St Kingsgrove 2208 Kingsgrove, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We received this lovely email from Bettys daughter the other day. We thought we would share this positive feedback. Thank you Bernadette. We love seeing our consumers happy, especially through these hard times. Dear Ms. Nelson, I am writing to thank you and your organisation for the excellent care you have shown to my 90 year old mother, Betty. Mum is truly enjoying the outings, friendship and respect that your service offers.... I am deeply grateful that she is offered this service and that you strictly adhere to the current COVID guidelines by distancing everyone safely, both in the bus and during outings. I am not prepared to take Mum on outings at present (which I often usually do), as I mix with many people as a school teacher and I dont want to put her at risk of becoming ill. Your service and companionship for Mum, particularly in these difficult times, brings a smile to Mum and she excitedly relays to me the outings and people that she has met during the day. Your assistance and support for Mum is really appreciated by Mum and our family. Thanks, Bernadette

25.01.2022 One of our long time senior clients, Betty Holman appeared on the front page of the St George Leader back in May for Mothers Day during lockdown.

25.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all for Sunday.

25.01.2022 Coming up in January.

24.01.2022 Thank you Patricia for sharing your story with us. We love having you here at KCAC and it delights us to hear the difference we are making to those in our community.

24.01.2022 See below link for latest news and updates regarding COVID-19 in NSW

24.01.2022 Yesterday October 1 was Interational Coffee Day. At KCAC, every day is coffee day! Why not join one of our groups and share a cuppa with us! We have groups and support services for all ages, from playgroups, to seniors and for those with disability, there's something for everyone at KCAC. For more information about our groups and services, call us on 91507823. KCAC is Covid Safe and Covid Safe practices are strictly adhered to for the safety of our consumers and staff.

23.01.2022 Have a look at our latest Newsletter. http://www.kcac.org.au//2020/05/KCAC-AUTUMN-NEWSLETTER-202

22.01.2022 ITS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TIME!! Come along to KCAC and support your local community centre. We have many hampers to be won and it will be drawn on the 18th December. Tickets are 3 for $5 or 8 for $10. Good luck everyone!!

22.01.2022 Some helpful information for those who may need it.

21.01.2022 Vicky, one of our wonderful KCAC volunteers made this for us today for morning tea, and was kind enough to share the recipe! This delightful dessert is just the perfect thing to put a smile on your face. Happy baking! We hope you all enjoy it!

21.01.2022 The Wednesday Arabic group and the Disability Recreational group celebrated at their Christmas lunch on 16th December at the Bexley RSL Club. Santa also paid them a visit and put big smiles on all their faces. Another successful end of 2020 event and so wonderful to see everyone connecting and laughing together.

21.01.2022 The Christmas party for the KCAC Active Seniors Exercise group was held today at the KCAC community hall. They had a great time together to close off the year. The Active Seniors group will resume in late January 2021.

19.01.2022 A big happy birthday to these wonderful ladies from our social support groups. Jean and Beryl both celebrated their 94th birthdays, Beverly celebrated her 86th birthday and Constance celebrated her 76th birthday. KCAC helped them celebrate with some delicious cakes at the centre. We wish them all the very best and may they have many more great years ahead of them.

19.01.2022 Do you need help completing your tax return? Give KCAC a call today to book an appointment on 9150 7823.

19.01.2022 Out and about with the Thursday Social Support Group.

18.01.2022 Please support your local community charity and purchase your mask from us. KCAC is selling masks made with 2 layers of quality cotton to keep the community safe from airborne viruses. These are available for $5 at the front desk and in various sizes, and have been hand made with love by our KCAC volunteers, headed by Marge Lotty. All proceeds from the sale of masks will go back into the community work that we do here at KCAC. We are very grateful for your support.

17.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY!! KCAC staff are celebrating this in the office today with a cuppa, some date loaf and biscuits. We wish our local community could be here sharing a cuppa with us and we cant wait to be opening our doors to you all again. Hopefully not too much longer now.

17.01.2022 As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2020. We'd like to take this opportunity to say thanks for standing by us throughout this challenging year, and to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. 2020 has been tough to say the least, and we hope you can relax and enjoy time with family and friends.

17.01.2022 Anzac Day 2021- Lest We Forget

17.01.2022 Its OK not to be OK. If you need help, or just someone to talk to, call us on 91507823. We are here for you.

16.01.2022 Happy Diwali to all those celebrating.

16.01.2022 Come along to one of our many playgroups at KCAC located in one of the best facilities around! Call us today fir more information on 9150 7823.

14.01.2022 Below is an article from SMH which specifically addresses various covid19 questions relevant to seniors. We thought we would share this with you. How older people are spending their time. What support is available if youre an older Australian isolated at home?

14.01.2022 Check out the Vacation Care Program coming up for September-October 2020 at Hurstville OOSH. Call now to reserve your place. Enrolments form is available on our website kcac.org.au.

14.01.2022 This is the latest news from government today.

13.01.2022 On Saturday 10th October the team staff and CEO of KCAC went on a food and wine tour of Berry for the annual team bonding event. It was a perfect day out with great weather, food, music and company. The group was capped at 10 due to covid restrictions but it was a picturesque day in a beautiful part of NSW. Thank you to those who attended and to FoodScape Tours for a fantastic wine and dine experience.

12.01.2022 St George Leader Article - Celebrating all women.

12.01.2022 On Tuesday 11th August we welcomed to the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre a Visit from our local Member, Mark Coure and the Minister for Community Services and Disability the Hon Gareth Ward MP. The intent of the visit was a friendly meet and greet and for the opportunity for members of KCAC to showcase and highlight the work that KCAC has been doing for vulnerable families, people suffering from mental health challenges, domestic violence and homelessness. CEO Anne Farah-Hi...ll, along with a contingent of senior staff, Board members and community representatives welcomed the Minister and Mr Coure ensuring that all abided by the COVID safe rules and social distancing. Anne spoke of the challenges we are experiencing during these unprecedented times and of the work that the centre is doing to keep people engaged with their local community in a difficult environment added to the stretch in resources etc. All in all the visit went well and we were able to highlight some further development to the Minister about the new services we hope to offer to women facing mental health issues. We live in hope that this is fully supported by the State Government.

12.01.2022 Today is R U OK day. Why not pick up the phone and check in on someone today. If you need someone to talk to, KCAC is only one call away on 9150 7823.

11.01.2022 COVID-19 Latest Update thanks to Multicultural NSW. We all have a role to play to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community. As the situation continues to evolve, Multicultural NSW is committed to keeping our community informed with the latest updates. Easing of public gathering restrictions as of Friday...Continue reading

11.01.2022 See below information about COVID-19 testing. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Documen/testing-clinics.pdf

11.01.2022 Come along to this important information session about mental distress. Places are limited due to covid so please call the centre to book on 9150 7823.

10.01.2022 At KCAC, we are always trying to reach out and support our most vulnerable community members. Thank you to those who have sent us their feedback and testimonials, their names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals.

10.01.2022 Have a look at this fabulous at Home Activity Pack put together by Karabi Community & Development Services. There are some great activities for all ages in this pack. We thought we would share it with their permission and we hope you enjoy it. Just click on the link below. http://www.kcac.org.au//Karabis-Activity-Booklet-May-2020.

10.01.2022 Hurstville Vacation Care Program July 2020. Please find registration form link in the comments.

10.01.2022 KCAC sends its love, support and sympathy to the Lebanese community around the world, especially to those in Lebanon who have been affected and who have lost loved ones in this recent tragedy.

10.01.2022 Thank you Krishna for sharing with us. It’s a pleasure to have you here at KCAC.

09.01.2022 Check out our latest newsletter here http://www.kcac.org.au///KCAC-WINTER-NEWSLETTER-2020-2.pdf

09.01.2022 The KCAC MUSTER program is assisting individuals, people from CALD communities and new arrivals to Australia with navigating various supports as well as offering mental health counselling during theses difficult times. Book an appointment today by calling 91507823 or share this post with those who may need assistance.

07.01.2022 The Tuesday seniors group, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine yesterday.

07.01.2022 Please find some numbers below that may be helpful to you.

06.01.2022 HELPFUL COMMUNITY INFORMATION COVID Connect is a free service from Australian Red Cross to provide a friendly chat and a listening ear to help maintain or improve social connection to anyone who needs it during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have hundreds of trained volunteers, ready to have a yarn or chat in over 160 languages. ... Red Cross already makes more than a million wellbeing phone calls a year to people who are elderly and living alone. Were now expanding our phone services to reach thousands more Australians, as good social connection is essential to help maintain physical and mental wellbeing. To register visit https://www.redcross.org.au/covid-connect or call 1800 733 276.

06.01.2022 KCAC SERVICES UPDATE

06.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

06.01.2022 Thank you Juliette for your lovely testimonial. Juliette is a member of our Arabic Seniors Social Support Group and today was the first day of their reunion back at the community centre. We welcome our community back to our community centre, we are working hard to ensure that their return is made safe and secure during these times.

05.01.2022 Have a look at our Hurstville Vacation Program for January 2021!

05.01.2022 On Wednesday 1st October 2020 we were visited by Mr David Coleman MP, Federal Member for Banks Minister for Immigration Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The Visit also highlighted to the Minister feedback from our MUSTER project and the challenges facing our sector during COVID. We always appreciate these visits from our Federal and State members as it proves that we are an organisation that is revered for its feed back on what is happening at grass roots in the communi...ty. We thank Minister Coleman for his visit and support as always. David Coleman - Member for Banks

04.01.2022 NEW: STORYTIME WITH RACHEL YOUTUBE LINKS As part of our COVID-19 virtual programs, KCAC Supported Playgroups will have access to a series of Youtube links, in which Rachel, our Fmiliy & Childrens Services facilitator, will be reading stories for the children, just like she does during playgroup time at the community centre. These links will be shared with our playgroup mums each week to view with their children in their own time at home. Here is another one of our favourites for you all to enjoy.

03.01.2022 KCAC SUMMER NEWSLETTER http://www.kcac.org.au//KCAC-SUMMER-NEWSLETTER-2020-2021.p

02.01.2022 upcoming Information sessions at KCAC

02.01.2022 A big special happy birthday to these wonderful ladies from the Arabic seniors group who celebrated their birthdays over the last few months. Olompia turned 98, Salwa 72, Yasmin 79 and Eva turned 87. You all look amazing and we wish you all the best with much health and happiness for the future.

01.01.2022 October is Mental Health Month in NSW! To look after the mental health of the staff of KCAC, a team bonding adventure was organised for the team to recharge and relax after a challenging and difficult year! It was greatly needed and appreciated and did wonders for our mental health and bonding as a team. Mental Health Month is an initiative of WayAhead, who collaborate with community and other organisations to develop the theme each year. According to the WayAhead website, the theme for Mental Health Month 2020 is Tune In, which means being present, being aware of what is happening within you and in the world around you. Have a look at their website directory for helpful information about mental health and where you can find help at www.directory.wayahead.org.au

01.01.2022 Latest updates regarding Covid-19 from the NSW Government.