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Community SOS Central Coast

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25.01.2022 Receiving a Centrelink payment and stuck for cash for those big expenses? Our No Interest Loans are available for up to $1500* You can use this towards goods and services including:... Fridges, washing machines and medical expenses or equipment. We also approve NILS loans for: Car repairs, Greenslip and Registration costs As well as: Furniture , laptops, tablets and printers, vet fees, optical, dental, laptops, tablets, TAFE and tertiary fees. Visit our page: https://www.communitysos.com.au/no-interest-loan-scheme, select the Enquire Now button and fill in your details. Our NILS team are now working remotely daily to you. (NILS isn’t for: Overdue household bills or Rental arrears) *$1500 maximum limit available to eligible applicants. Conditions apply. Community Coast SOS Supporting Community, reaching out with care

25.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 and loss of jobs, now more than ever we need your help to provide emergency assistance to those in need in our local area. Some examples of how your Donation will help those in crisis: feed a family, pet care, emergency fuel, buy blankets, clothing etc. You can donate via our donate button on our home page www.communitysos.com.au... Thank you for any support you can give for people in crisis.

24.01.2022 Reminder that we are once again open for business for all our services including face-to-face appointments. Please phone 02 4329 4477 to make an appointment. Phone interviews are still be available in addition to face-to-face meetings. Note that our room hire has some limitations, such as only being available during centre opening hours for casual hirers.

24.01.2022 Need help doing your tax return? Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. For more information, including whether you qualify for the program, go to our website communitysos.com.au and follow the 'Support Services' link, or call us (02) 4329 4477.

22.01.2022 #GivingTuesdayNow is a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Each Tuesday in May, Australians will continue to give back, with a focus on giving thanks, giving local, giving time, and giving together. Despite the distance, we have the power to shape and heal our communities if we work together. Let's make a difference this May. Let's give, now.... https://www.givingtuesday.org.au/ See more

22.01.2022 We've seen a lot of questions from sole traders about JobKeeper Payment. The Australian Taxation Office has shared some information that will help you check your eligibility.

20.01.2022 Are you trying to leave or have left a domestic violence situation but have financial restraints because of this? Are you a working or own a business but this has been affected due to domestic violence? First of all, we want to acknowledge your strength and endurance for what you are or have gone through, and your courage to leave. We can help you get setup financially again and regain your life so you can live a life of freedom and independence through our Relief Beyond Crisis microfinance program. We are sensitive and caring about your personal information and privacy needs. Eligibility and criteria apply. For further information please follow this link https://www.communitysos.com.au/relief-beyond-crisis

20.01.2022 #GivingTuesdayNow Give Time - May 19 - It's National Volunteer Week, so it's time to focus on how we can give... time! Even though we're in isolation, there's so much we can do to help. Take the time this week to help out, and build an ongoing relationship with an organisation that needs you. Get Ideas - https://www.givingtuesday.org.au/give-time

17.01.2022 Emergency food assistance and other support is available from us here at Community SOS. Our SOS Crisis Fund offers a helping hand to community members in need, one way we do this is through distributing one off food vouchers, food hampers, energy bill vouchers, and during COVID 19 we are also providing phone/data recharge vouchers to eligible applicants. Conditions apply. If you need such help, or know someone who does, please contact us or let them know.... Enquire now by emailing Vivian at [email protected] or contact us via our web site by submitting an enquiry at https://www.communitysos.com.au/contact

15.01.2022 Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for Young Parents (aged 30 years and under) with children aged 0-12 (expecting parents are welcome) Online via Zoom 9:30am-11:30am (2 hours) 5 August to 2 September 2020 (Five Wednesdays in a row)... To register, or for more information, please call CCFSS on 4340 1585 or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 A service that we at Community SOS provide is financial counselling. This ABC news story gives you an insight into how such services work. If you, a friend, or family member, is struggling with debt, why not consider getting in touch with our team today.

14.01.2022 If you need help lodging your tax return, you may be eligible for the Tax Help program. Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. For more information including eligibility requirements https://www.communitysos.com.au/support-services

13.01.2022 Our Annual General Meeting is happening on Thursday the 15th of October at 10.30am at the Narara Community Centre. All are welcome. To register please RSVP by Friday the 9th of October by emailing [email protected]

12.01.2022 An exciting new 'Food Pantry' program is coming to the Narara Community Centre in 2021. The program will provide bags of quality groceries to low income earners at a fraction of the cost of supermarkets, as well as emergency food hampers to those in crisis. Watch this space!

10.01.2022 Don't know what to do about your financial problems? Our free Financial Counselling is available to anyone facing financial hardship. While it won't take your debt away; at least you will begin to have some control over your life again. If you are behind in credit repayments, have become responsible for someone else's debt and can't face opening the mail - don't leave it until it's too late. Call us for free confidential service. For more information and to contact us go to:... https://www.communitysos.com.au/financial-counselling See more

10.01.2022 Some useful information about Income and Support Payments.

08.01.2022 #GivingTuesdayNow Give! (What You Can) - May 26 - With so many not-for-profit organisations in need, it's vital that we help out where we can. Many of us may not be in a position to give money right now, so if you can't donate, don't worry. There's always another way to give back to your favourite cause. Give - https://www.givenow.com.au/giving-tuesday/

07.01.2022 Don’t forget that emergency food assistance and other support is available from us here at Community SOS during these trying times. Our SOS Crisis Fund offers a helping hand to community members in need, one way we do this is through distributing one off food vouchers, food hampers, energy bill vouchers, and during COVID 19 we are also providing phone/data recharge vouchers to eligible applicants. Conditions apply. If you need such help, or know someone who does, please con...tact us, or let them know. Enquire now by emailing Vivian at [email protected] or contact us via our web site by submitting an enquiry at https://www.communitysos.com.au/contact

04.01.2022 Places still available - Not too late to register! 5 August to 2 September 2020 (Five Wednesdays in a row) To register, or for more information, please call CCFSS on 4340 1585 or email [email protected]... Online via Zoom 9:30am-11:30am (2 hours) Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for Young Parents (aged 30 years and under) with children aged 0-12 (expecting parents are welcome)

03.01.2022 Would a small NILS (No Interest Loan) of up to $1500 with no fees, no charges, no penalties ever help you keep your car registered or repaired, or maybe help you with other essential goods and services. Repayments are small over 12 months and is a government funded community lending scheme - so you can feel safe knowing you are not being ripped off by a loan shark or drawn into hidden fees and charges. With NILS you only pay back the same amount as you have borrowed nothing more. Find out more and submit an Enquiry here: https://www.communitysos.com.au/no-interest-loan-scheme

02.01.2022 If you need help with finances, debt and/or budgeting, one of our friendly financial counsellors is ready and willing to help you. This service is free and available to anyone facing financial hardship. Follow this link for more information: www.communitysos.com.au/financial-counselling

01.01.2022 Great news. We are once again open for business for all our services including face-to-face appointments. Please phone 02 4329 4477 to make a face-to-face appointment. However, phone interviews will still be available if you prefer. Note that room hire has some limitations for casual hirers, such as only being available during centre opening hours. All our regular hirers will be back up and running though, of course under COVID restrictions and health care requirements. Please call the Centre for further information.