Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre in Lithgow, New South Wales | Community organisation

Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Lithgow, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6352 2077

Address: 1 Padley Street 2790 Lithgow, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Well Done Priscilla xxx

24.01.2022 Just a quick message to let you know we are experiencing problems with our emails - should you wish to contact LINC or a staff member please call (02) 6352 2077 - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm We will notify once again when our system has been rectified! Thanks :)

24.01.2022 Casual positions vacant for support workers.

24.01.2022 Playgroup schedules for 2020

22.01.2022 LINC will be closed from 12:30pm today 24/12/19 and re-open on Monday 6th January 2020. We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Christmas break and look forward to assisting everyone in 2020.

22.01.2022 Small acts of kindness make a difference

22.01.2022 Please be advised of the Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre's upcoming Annual General Meeting.

20.01.2022 Food Rescue Announcement - Due to limited supply at the current time we have temporarily suspended our home delivery hamper service - our Second Bite pick up is still available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at LINC - 1 Padley Street Lithgow - come join us !!!

20.01.2022 Our community thanks you!!!

20.01.2022 We have sooo many FREE - Plums and Nectarines!! Good for eating, stewing or preserving Please call to LINC - 1 Padley Street ... TODAY and PICK up See ya soon

19.01.2022 Communities & Kids will be offering the Circle of Security Parenting Program "At times all parents / carers feel lost or without a clue what out child might need from us. Imagine what it may feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you" This will run each school term in 2021 and names are currently being taken -please register your interest by contacting Donna or Jackie - (02) 6354 5909 or... email - [email protected] / [email protected] This event is FREE See more

17.01.2022 Relaxing indeed

17.01.2022 Today LINC was able to take some beautiful drawings and letters to Three Tree Lodge and on the delivery run of Meals on Wheels - the older people in our community enjoyed this so much they want more - who is up to writing or sending in some drawings with a story - please email [email protected]

17.01.2022 Time to Walk N Talk for Life!

15.01.2022 Community & Kids Playgroups are back! A range of locations are available in Lithgow - Gowrie and Cooerwull COVID restrictions have eased and we welcome everyone to our playgroups - please call Jackie and Donna on (02) 6352 5906 or (0447 322 585... for more details Look forward to you joining us! See more

15.01.2022 LINC has increased its Meals on Wheels Service, and is currently wanting to reach anyone who may need some assistance as interim measure. Please call LINC on 6352 2077.

15.01.2022 LINC helping people through a tough time!! LINC would like to acknowledge all of the partners supporting this project - Second Bite - Coles Lithgow Woolworths - Lithgow ALDI - Lithgow... Food Rescue Central West Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre Each of these partners play an important role in supporting our initiative BIG THANKS See more

14.01.2022 Fun is happening come join us!!

14.01.2022 New Position Casual Property, Yard and Garden Maintenance approximately 10 hours per week (two days per week) If you are a friendly and compassionate individual who has a passion for working with your hands who is looking for variety in their day, this new role for LINC is to provide a range of general property/yard/garden maintenance duties, to assist the elderly as part of the My Aged Care Commonwealth Support funded programs. Go to the webpage for further details linc.org.au

14.01.2022 LINC will have our Second Bite program Monday 1st June with the added opportunity to make a purchase of Food Staples - 3 items for $5 of choice - limited to what is available Our FREE table of items will be also available Please note that due to pick up and preparation we will not commence our service until - 12:30pm with one person at a time due to Covid19 safety and social distancing rules... We thank you for your patience and understanding "we are all in this together" Take Care, Stay Safe, Stay Connected See more

13.01.2022 Communities and Kids are excited to be returning to our Playgroups from Monday 3rd February. New families are always welcome, contact 63545906 for more information.

13.01.2022 Reach Out Pen Pals has a message to share Hi everyone we have been busy sneaking out of covid but still the aged care facilities have limitations - how about sharing some christmas spirit and dropping off a card / letter of cheer to LINC - 1 Padley Street, Lithgow' We are open 10 to 4pm - Reach out and stay connected!!

13.01.2022 Feeling like some gentle exercise... come along to LINC Thursday 23rd and 30th.

12.01.2022 One of our new school partnerships - well done Cris and Andrew!!

12.01.2022 Board of Directors Vacancy Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre Limited (LINC) www.linc.org.au is a not-for-profit community based organisation and has a number of Directors (9) and is seeking Expression of Interest from interested people to join this exciting and rewarding position. You must be available to attend meetings as required, and be willing to assist with community needs within Lithgow local government area. If you have an interest in social and public welfare, health, community care, community transport, disability support, disadvantaged accommodation and willing to develop services in response to identified needs and engage in community organisations then a Director position is awaiting you. For initial confidential enquiries please contact Maree Paine 6354 5917 or email [email protected].

12.01.2022 LINC is supporting Lithgow Pen Pals - what a nice kindness project xx

12.01.2022 LINC is supporting bush fire recovery and we received a donation from Kelly and Brock who donated hygiene products for our hamper packs! They travelled from Sydney to drop this off personally - the community of Lithgow Thanks YOU!!

12.01.2022 FREE produce bags today at LINC. You must phone to book pick-up time from 12:30pm on 6352 2077.

11.01.2022 Free community activity 24th December 2019, at Club Lithgow. See flyer for details

11.01.2022 Bowenfels Community Hub would like to introduce our new group Coffee, Chat and Connection for Women Come along for a chance to have a chat, explore our food rescue initiatives and discuss local community needs Wednesday's during school terms @ 2pm - 174 Landa Street, Bowenfels... Proudly Supported by Lithgow City Council through the Women's Advisory Committee - Safe Haven Project See more

09.01.2022 Would you know someone who needs assistance with Meals. Contact LINC to find our how Meals on Wheels can assist 6352 2077

09.01.2022 Stay @home, and be safe all our families and friends. We are available for enquiries on 6352 2077 between Monday-Friday 9-5pm should you need assistance with Meals, shopping, cleaning and local support services information. Lifeline Crisis Support can be contacted on 13 11 14

09.01.2022 If you are a friendly and compassionate individual who has a passion for working with your hands who is looking for variety in their day, this new role for LINC is to provide a range of general property/yard/garden maintenance duties, to assist the elderly as part of the My Aged Care Commonwealth Support funded programs.

09.01.2022 Lets Walk n Talk our worries away!

08.01.2022 Proudly supported by NBMPHN!! Great work Cris and Andrew!!

08.01.2022 Communities and Kids Play Groups will resume the week of February 2020.

08.01.2022 Well done Lithgow and a big thanks to Westfund!!

07.01.2022 Bring your child/children to the Gowrie Childcare Centre, for fun morning and meet some new friends and be involved with your community. See flyer for details, its FREE!

07.01.2022 Storytime at the Wallerawang Library is set to recommence! Tuesday 9th February, 10:30am Hope to see you there!

07.01.2022 U can make a difference by Volunteering - do you have an interest in Garden and Lawn Maintenance.

07.01.2022 Celebrating the growth of our Lithgow Meals on Wheels Service. We are celebrating the growth of our Meals on Wheels Service along with a staff member’s 20 years’ service at LINC. Meals on Wheels clients like that we prepare the meals fresh daily in Lithgow at the Neighbourhood Centre. We would like to thank our volunteers who are under greater restrictions around delivery of Meals to residents, and our staff for their dedication in increasing the numbers while keeping the strict hygiene practices to date. If you know a family member who needs a little support with fresh or frozen meals, please contact LINC on 6352 2077 to check for eligibility for assistance.

07.01.2022 Come and join in the day of connection at Blast Furnace Park - 9:30am registration!!

06.01.2022 We would like to thank our amazing team of volunteers - you make a world of difference in our community - We THANK YOU!!!

05.01.2022 Multicultural Fun Day Monday is happening soon!! Monday 7th December, 1pm at LINC All welcome - bookings essential due to COVID restrictions Please call 6352 2077 Look forward to seeing you soon!!

05.01.2022 Meals on Wheels Delivery to your door!

05.01.2022 Our Intergenerational Playgroup at Tabulam Cottage has confirmed dates for the 2020 program. With the new year just around the corner, we are searching for new families who are interested in attending our group which runs twice a month, with the first on 10th Feb 2020. Our playgroups are open to all families with children aged from birth to preschool. To book your place, or if you would like any information on this very special playgroup, contact us at Communities and Kids 63525906

03.01.2022 We are hiring now!

03.01.2022 LINC has received Hampers through the overwhelming generosity of Westfund and we would like to announce the pick up arrangements from our main office - 1 Padley Street, Lithgow You will need to call LINC on 6352 2077 to arrange a date and time We have hampers for families and individuals For those with transport restrictions - we can arrange delivery... Please call now as numbers are limited Let us share Westfund's act of kindness to the Lithgow Community and say a BIG THANK YOU to Westfund!! * Please note there is a limit of one per family / individual so we can share this amazing community donation and extend our reach See more

02.01.2022 Communities and Kids are currently running playgroups in Term 3 with COVID restrictions! Come join us!! Please phone Donna or Jackie on (0447) 322 582 or (02) 6354 5906

02.01.2022 UPDATE @ 4.50pm The DCJ office has been closed for the afternoon due to the smokey conditions. For more info contact you can contact 63540800 during office hours....... Due to the very poor air quality today, the Bowenfels Community Christmas BBQ which was to be held tonight at Emora Park has been canceled. For families who are in Social Housing in the Bowenfels area, you can drop into the Department of Communities and Justice office in Main Street Lithgow ( also known as FACS or DOCS) during office hours, for you childs gift.

02.01.2022 Our Community Hub Manager did the rounds today (social distancing) to thank the Hub Volunteers - BIG THANKS to this team - you make my job a whole lot easier, the support you show is amazing and your care and compassion for our community is immeasurable. xxx Here is the LINC Hub team - cant wait for you to be back on the job :) xx Special note goes to our homework centre team - Attia and Marianella

02.01.2022 We have received a produce delivery and bread from our food rescue partners ! Please come to LINC today and help yourself We have Bread Rolls... Broccoli Zucchini Kale Iceberg Lettuce Cucumber Dry Slaw Items will be displayed out the front!! Hope to see you drop by

02.01.2022 Lifeline Gatekeeper Training - 2nd March, there are still positions available - learn how to support someone in need!

01.01.2022 The Disability Business Manager (DBM) role is responsible for leading, developing and support of the team in creating opportunities to place people with disabil...ity into our various programs. The person will oversee the various staff, and will be responsible for the identification of opportunities for the growth and development of the service. The DBM will provide mentoring and support for our staff to ensure they have the necessary resources to feel confident in their role and part of the team. The role is: Permanent Part Time Generous salary packaging benefits Please refer to our website for application information and selection criteria linc.org.au Applications close on Tuesday 14th April 20 at 9am

01.01.2022 Communities and Kids contact LINC on phone 6354 5906

01.01.2022 Communities and kids update! We are available for you to register for our programs. We are still here to assist, please contact LINC. We will be back soon....