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UnitingCare Lithgow

Locality: Lithgow, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6351 4887

Address: 94 Main Street 2790 Lithgow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ucl.com.au

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24.01.2022 Thanks to Bunnings Lithgow for bringing the Easter bunny to visit us today!

23.01.2022 UnitingCare Lithgow celebrated the festive season with a Christmas lunch at the Old Hartley Public School on Tuesday.

22.01.2022 Gone fishing! Fishing enthusiasts and the like will be able to cast their rod into Lake Wallace this summer with an accessible fishing pontoon to be installed... at the end of the year. The pontoon design will feature anchored floating blocks, non-slip vinyl matting and guard rails. Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/3kxOfP2 Lithgow Mercury

20.01.2022 Clients Jacinta and Jenny enjoying their afternoon tea at the new Hometown Cafe Main St Lithgow today.

18.01.2022 https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers

16.01.2022 Are you an emerging film maker living in regional NSW? #Createability is your chance to make a film about an artist with a disability, living in your community.... Applications are now open at the Screenworks website http://bit.ly/2mObkDJ | @screenworks_au Everything you need to know to get your application in is available in this one hour Facebook Live Masterclass. http://bit.ly/2nti7zK

16.01.2022 The NDIS roll out for the Bathurst region is nearly here.

16.01.2022 http://www.ucl.com.au/content/respite Social Support This program is designed to assist those people who have a disability or are frail aged and their carers who may need assistance from our qualified staff to participate in their community. The service provided is designed to suit the needs of the recipients. Some of our services could be (but are not limited to) home visits, shopping, assistance in linking up with their friends, companionship, domestic assistance or letter... writing. Seniors Day Program This program enables people who are frail aged or their carers to participate in a day group activity. The program encourages social networking and community participation in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The program runs on a Wednesday and may include luncheons and outings as agreed upon by those persons participating in the group.

15.01.2022 Click on the link below to find our more information. Companion Card promotes the rights of people with a disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at events and venues. Companion card is a National program administered by the state you live in. The Companion Card is for people with significant permanent disability who can demonstrate that due to the impact of the disability they are unable to attend most community activities or events without attendant care, and that need is li http://www.companioncard.org.au/

15.01.2022 UnitingCare Lithgow-Bathurst staff and clients giving back to the community! Thank you Bathurst Macquarie Lyons club for giving us a great opportunity

13.01.2022 Thankyou to Vanessa and Sarah from Bunnings Lithgow who came to the center today and decorated plant pots with the "Girls Talk" Group. Everyone had a great time and we hope youll come back and share some more great craft and gardening ideas with us!

13.01.2022 Hi everyone! Just wish to advise that our in-home services will not be operating today. Our centre based programs at railway parade and Bathurst will operate with minimal supervision and all programs will be changed to be in the centre. We are not be able to offer a pick up or drop off service today. All clients attending will need to make their own way to the centre. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please let us know if you will or wont be joining us today. Stay safe and warm, Happy Tuesday!

13.01.2022 Community Meeting Bushfire Recovery 9 January 2020 The bushfire situation continues to impact our community in differing ways. Council will hold a meeting f...or all community members impacted by the current and recent bushfires from 4.30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Thursday 9 January at the Lithgow Civic Ballroom, Tony Luchetti Showground, Lithgow. Representatives from Council, other agencies and charitable organisations will be there to listen and understand your current situation. The NSW Office of Emergency Management will be also available to answer questions and help with grant applications.

12.01.2022 Companion Card information also check with The Australian Government "The National Companion Card Scheme" Please make contact for more detailed information and for any changes, see link below. This page lists the Companion Card "Affiliates" and is an indication of the types of organisations that may accept the Companion Card. The Companion Card program would like to thank the organisations that have formally agreed to accept the Companion Card.... The program will continue to seek the acceptance of Companion Card at venues and activities across rural, regional and metropolitan Victoria. Every week more and more organisations are affiliating, making it impossible to keep this list of Affiliates up to date. If there is a venue or activity that you wish to attend, it is your responsibility to check with the venue, at the time of booking your tickets, if they will accept your Companion Card. May venues may still accept your Companion Card even if they are not formally registered to the program and listed below. List of Affiliates - organisations that have formally agreed to accept the Companion Card (listed in alphabetical order and by postcode and last updated in July 2016): http://www.companioncard.org.au/down/affiliates_2016_pc.pdf

11.01.2022 UnitingCare Lithgow will be having a sausage Sizzle at Lithgow Bunnings tomorrow (Saturday!) from 9 am - 3pm!. come on down and have a yummy sausage sandwich and drink and help support our fundraising venture! we look forward to seeing you there!!

11.01.2022 This page is most useful if you have been assessed by a Regional Assessment Service or told you will be assessed for Commonwealth Home Support Programme services. For a more general overview of the steps to getting aged care services, go to the Getting started page. Assessment for entry level home support To find out if you need an assessment and if you are eligible for help at home services, you should call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. The My Aged Care staff will ask you qu...estions about your current needs and circumstances so they can refer you to appropriate aged care services. You will need to have a Regional Assessment Service assessment before you can be approved for care. Find out more about a RAS assessment.

11.01.2022 Lithgow Celebrates 2017 NSW Seniors Festival Seniors across NSW are being encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, impart their skills, and have ...fun in the lead up to the 2017 NSW Seniors Festival. With the theme Lets do more together, the festival promotes inclusive communities and provides an opportunity for seniors to try new things, contribute, and remain active and engaged in their local communities. Seniors Week aims to both broaden the horizons of older people and build relationships throughout the community. I appreciate the many organisations and groups who have contributed generously to make this years Seniors Festival interesting, enlightening and effective, said Lithgow City Council Mayor, Stephen Lesslie. I look forward to meeting fellow seniors at the Mayors Morning Tea for a cuppa and a chat. Its set to be a great week in Lithgow. The NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for people over 60 in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting up to 500,000 seniors across the state to events and online. Formerly known as NSW Seniors Week, the NSW Seniors Festival has continued to grow each year since it began 59 years ago. It continues to set the benchmark as the biggest event program for seniors in the southern hemisphere. In 2017 the festival will run for 5-days from Monday 6 March to Friday 10 March in Lithgow. During this annual festival there are many FREE and discounted events around town to inspire seniors to get creative, try new things, socialise, share skills and keep doing the things they enjoy, together! The following events will be held in Lithgow: Library tours on daily throughout Seniors Festival Morning melodies at the Workies from 10am on 6 March 2017 Belly-dancing for beginners at 10.30am, Lithgow Library on 6 March 2017 Pamper Day at 10am, Padley St Neighbourhood Centre, 6 March 2017 Ukulele Class at 10.30am, Lithgow Library, 7 March 2017 Meet the Mayor Morning Tea at 11am, Lithgow Library, 7 March 2017 Libraries Online at 11am Portland Library, 7 March 2017 Libraries Online at 2pm Wallerawang Library, 7 March 2017 Beehive Open Day at 10am, Hoskins Parish Centre, 7 March 2017 Seniors Festival Storytime at 10.30am, Lithgow Library, 8 March 2017 NSW Trustee & Guardian Presentation, 10.30am, Library, 8 March 2017 Eskbank House Museum Tour and Tea at 2pm, Inch street, 8 March 2017 Yoga & Meditation class, 11.45am, Wylde St Band Hall, 8 March 2017 Knitting class at 10am, Lithgow Library, 9 March 2017 Author Talk at 11am, Lithgow Library, 9 March 2017 Libraries Online, at 2pm, Lithgow Library, 9 March 2017 Art Tonic Drawing class, 12pm, Eskbank House, Inch St, 10 March 2017 Mindfulness Colouring In at 10.30am, Lithgow Library, 10 March 2017 Tai Chi, at 10am, Lithgow Hospital, 10 March 2017 Eskbank House Museum Tour and Tea at 2pm, Inch street, 10 March 2017 For further event details and to view the program, please visit Councils website at www.council.lithgow.com, or contact Viktoria Gulabovski, Community Development Officer on (02) 6354 9909.

09.01.2022 Our Railway Parade Premises is currently without a phone or internet after yesterdays storm activity. Please call Our Main Street office on 02 63514887 and we will assist you :)

09.01.2022 Big Congratulations to our amazing friend Dan Smith! You are so talented and we admire your dedication to your music. We are all so very proud of you!!!

09.01.2022 Last Thursday (April 11) the finale of the Salvaged Sounds program was held at MitCon! This was a fabulous event, showcasing the incredible work of the studen...ts and teachers involved to a large and receptive audience! The power of music! Thanks to UnitingCare Lithgow, Lithgow City Council, Flourish Australia, Lithgow Mercury, Arts Outwest, The Three Handed Beat Bandits and Regional Arts NSW for all their support! See more

09.01.2022 Home Library Service Morning Tea. Lithgow Library will be hosting a community morning tea celebrating the Home Library Service. On Wednesday 29th of March at 1...0.30am we will be gathering at Lithgow Library with current Home Library members, families, carers and other interested community members to celebrate this excellent service. There will be plenty of entertainment with the Lithgow City Band performing, a local belly dancer showing us her moves, the Librarys own Ukulele Group will be leading us in a good old fashioned sing-a-long, and local residents will regale us with a poetry reading. 10:30 am Wednesday 29th March. See more

08.01.2022 Gone fishing! Fishing enthusiasts and the like will be able to cast their rod into Lake Wallace this summer with an accessible fishing pontoon to be installed... at the end of the year. The pontoon design will feature anchored floating blocks, non-slip vinyl matting and guard rails. Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/3kxOfP2 Lithgow Mercury

08.01.2022 Our very own Dan will be performing tonight at the star search talent quest at Club Lithgow! come along and give him your support! Best of luck Dan!!!

07.01.2022 Some of our wonderful helpers at our fundraiser today at Bunnings Lithgow. Thank you so much to everyone who donated their time to come and help make today such a success, a big thank you also to the staff at Bunnings Lithgow.

07.01.2022 Another great boxing session. Thank you for your continuous support Jess!

07.01.2022 Some of our amazing clients and their families celebrating international day of people with disabilities with a morning tea and plenty of smiles

05.01.2022 some of our amazing participants having a great time at the "salvaged sounds" program

04.01.2022 Life Force Suicide Prevention Workshop Information

03.01.2022 Hi everyone! It’s AGM time again! Please join us if you’re interested. COVID rules apply including social distancing. Numbers will be limited so please register your intent to attend on 63514887 prior to the night! Hope to see you there

03.01.2022 Were getting in the spirit today at UnitingCare with our annual Halloween party. Staff and clients dressed up for a day of spooky games, food and friendship

01.01.2022 Everyone is welcome to attend! If you or someone you know is interested in joining our committee please contact us in advance for a nomination form. We look forward to seeing you!

01.01.2022 Its almost School Holidays and we have some great activities planned for the kids. For a full list of events at the library go to http://library.lithgow.com/