Lakelands Community Centre in Kanwal, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Lakelands Community Centre

Locality: Kanwal, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4393 2383

Address: 3 Literary Close 2259 Kanwal, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.benevolent.org.au

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21.01.2022 We are so excited to now be partnering with OzHarvest food program as well as the Second Bite program. Come over to the Community Centre and have a look at the food available. Hours Mondays 1pm to 3pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays 11.30am to 3pm. Closed Fridays. Everyone Welcome.....Don't forget your shopping bag!

21.01.2022 Due to the COVID 19 restrictions the services operated by The Benevolent Society at Lakelands Community centre are closed till further notice. We hope to resume ASAP but until then please stay home, enjoy your gardens and the beautiful weather, stay safe and we will see you on the other side of this pandemic. We hope to be providing food services again soon. Families who need assistance please call The Family Referral Service Intake line on 1300 006 480.

16.01.2022 We are so excited to announce we that we are open again. The Benevolent Society staff will be operating out of the side office near the verandah for information, support and a Window Food Service from 11.30am to 3pm from Monday to Thursdays. The centre will be CLOSED for Benevolent Society services on Fridays. Please bring your shopping bags. We will have bread and bakery goodies available every Tuesday, fruit and veges when available. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

14.01.2022 The upgrade to Peace Park at Toukley Bridge has commenced!!! The new playground will be fenced and provide exciting new play equipment for children. It will also have new seating, shade and some gym activities. We hope you all come and enjoy your picnics and BBQs at the park when its completed.

13.01.2022 New Council YouTube channel brings Council programs direct to you online with Live Well and Library StoryTime programs now live. Whilst you are unable to vi...sit your local theatre, library, gallery or attend a face-to-face program or event right now, we will be bringing some programs directly to you though a new online channel Coast Connect on YouTube. A range of entertaining, informative, and engaging videos are being created right now from our ‘TV studio’ set up at Laycock St theatre. The channels first release of videos include the library’s popular Storytime series which will delight and engage little ones as they listen to story favourites presented by library staff and join in on a sing-a-long. The channel is also rolling out engaging health and wellness video presentations from Live Well Festival participants spanning the themes of MOVE, THINK, EAT and EARTH - including exercise demonstrations and guest speakers to worm farming demonstrations. Check out Coast Connect on YouTube and subscribe to keep up to date with new program releases. www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/youtube As we move into COVID-19 recovery and return to onsite and face-to-face activities, this channel will continue to provide a new way for the community to access and enjoy Council programs.

11.01.2022 Need to travel on public transport? Green dots will be used to show you the safest places to sit and stand. School children and those who require assistance will be given priority access. Plan your trip to see which services have space available: https://transportnsw.info/

10.01.2022 https://dwcp25w1a234n.cloudfront.net//e72a9a8f4ba7edfe23f9 This week is International Men's Health Week. Lauren from Relationships Australia has put together some great simple ideas to improve the health of men and boys. If you need to talk with somone outside of family and friends Relationships Australia has people available to help. Call 1300 364 277

07.01.2022 Some restrictions are easing this week It doesn't mean we're out of the woods, but this will help businesses to reopen and people to keep their jobs. We nee...d to maintain social distancing, and keep up with hand-washing to limit any further outbreaks. Thank you for your sacrifice so far - it has saved lives.

06.01.2022 Thank You to our wonderful volunteer Brian Bennell. We really appreciate that prior to the COVID 19 restrictions you turned up every day to help set up the centre, collect the Second Bite produce and assist with the activities at the centre. We all miss you and look forward to seeing you again soon when the centre re-opens. Happy Volunteers Week to all the wonderful people who volunteer in our community.

04.01.2022 It's a long weekend this week so enjoy your local community and have fun with family and friends. Restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs are re-opeing so book a table if you intend going out to dine. There are specific rules around the use of different venues so please be patient. Drive safely, remember social distancing is still inforce and wash your hands or use hand sanitiser to continue to help stop the spread of COVID 19. Have a wonderful long weekend everyone!

02.01.2022 Did you know that Lakes Food Care - is NOW ONLINE SHOPPING? Lakes Food Care Manager Toukley Neighbourhood Centre... CONTACT PHONE: 02 4307 1234 PROGRAM DETAILS: Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Lakes Food Care is a social enterprise, self-funded and not-for-profit. Situated at 199 Main Rd TOUKLEY and is now ONLINE! www.lakesfoodcare.com COVID - 19 Instructions. Order online - Pay - Pickup. 1. Place your order BEFORE 11am and pick up the SAME day before 1pm. 2. Place your order AFTER 11am and pick up the next day between 9am-1pm. 3. Make sure you enter both mobile number and email address so we can contact you. 4. We will phone you to arrange a time for you to pick up your order. 5. Park at the front of the shop. STAY IN YOUR CAR. 6. Open the boot and we will place your order in the boot of your car. 7. NO CAR? Phone us on 4307 1243 when you are at the shop door and we will bring the order to you. 8. If you do not have access to online shopping please collect a paper form from the basket. Please keep your distance and help us to help you. Thank you Food is sourced from Foodbank NSW and is known as ‘rescued food’. Some items are close to or past ‘Best Before’ dates. This generally means that they will not be as fresh but still completely safe for consumption. Example of some of the items available: Fresh bread and bakery products. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. Meat eg: top premium mince, thick sausages, boneless blade steak, chicken wings. Variety of grocery items eg: baked beans, cereals, toothpaste, pasta, school food. Frozen foods eg: frozen corn, fries, pies, sausage rolls, and chicken products. New products every week! PLEASE NOTE: We do not "SELL" individual items. Handling points are allocated to each basket of food selected. Handling points are then converted to a per basket purchase price.