Waikerie Hub in Waikerie, South Australia | Local service

Waikerie Hub

Locality: Waikerie, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8541 3496

Address: 11 White Street 5330 Waikerie, SA, Australia

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24.01.2022 Share the Dignity Its in the Bag Collection runs in November Please fill a handbag with items that would make a women feel special. Single items accepted but they must be new please. ... Donations can be dropped into the Hub until Dec 7 Ideas for items to fill bags are available at the Hub

24.01.2022 Share the Dignity donations have now closed we packed 65 bags in total including 2 baby bags. Many thanks to everyone for your very generous donations.

23.01.2022 We are currently staying open but are experiencing large volumes of people needing assistance. We need to practice social distancing to help protect us and you. We can only have two people in the office at any one time you will be asked to wait in your car or outside until we can attend to you. If you are waiting please remember the 1.5metre restrictions. Apologies for any delays you experience with our service at this time

21.01.2022 Hi everyone, we will be creating a new facebook page and website in the next few weeks, then this page will be deleted, we will invite you to the new page once it has been finalized. Hope you all have a great week.

20.01.2022 Hi everyone, today the internet was down in the area which in turn affected not only the hubs computers but centrelink landlines as well. We were advised that this SHOULD be rectified by tomorrow however this is only a guide. If you need to travel into waikerie, it may be advisable to call ahead to ensure the self service terminals and phone lines are working before you make the trip in. Please where you can download the centrelink express app on your mobile phone, or on your... pc, laptop create a mygov account so you can report etc. You can also contact centrelink directly to report on 133276, 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Please call the hub office on 08 85413496 with any questions in the meantime. The office is open between 9am -2pm. We appologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. And hope telstra has been able to rectify this ongoing issue overnight. Thanks Donna. See more

19.01.2022 2019 was an interesting year at the Hub. Learning how to run a business, relocating the office and taking on some new projects were all new experiences for us. We had 2603 presentations for Centrelink Services 824 presentations to see visiting services 531 general enquiries... 337 requests for assistance with food, bedding, personal care items 541 items donated to Share the Dignity as well as 66 completed handbags for mothers, women and teenagers 34 hanbags/gift bags distributed for xmas locally. We again participated in the Riverland Christmas Appeal distributing 99 hampers and gifts to 66 children. All this work would not be possible without some very generous donations. For the most part many of the donors dont wish to be acknowledged publicly but it would be impossible for us to assist those in the community needing a hand up without this generosity. On behalf of the recipients to these individuals, groups and organisations we say a very big THANKYOU!! Happy New Year !!

19.01.2022 Today is my last day as owner of the hub Donna officially takes over tomorrow. I would like to say a massive thank you to all those community volunteers who made donations. Business and Not for Profits who work tirelessly often behind the scence to make lives better. It has been a great pleasure to work with you all and I am sure you will welcome Donna and give her all the assistance I had. Many thanks Sharon

19.01.2022 Hi All, its all systems go, computers and phones are all running. So if you need to, come on down. Have a great day everyone.

18.01.2022 Hi everyone, please like the new page below This new fb is a work in progress can you please like and share the new page, so people in the community are aware of how we can assist them. This page will eventually be deleted.... Thanks donna https://www.facebook.com/pg/thewaikeriehub/events/

18.01.2022 In the bag donations checklist of items to include in your bag

16.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone. Just a friendly reminder that covid rules are still permitted and need to be adhered to for everyones safety. If you have any symptoms of having a cough or a cold, please refrain from coming to the hub, and contact us by phone for any questions you may have.

16.01.2022 If you have been affected by Covid 19 and have lost your income. Please give us a call and ask how I can assist you there are a number of things now available to the general community so please dont hesitate. There is no need to go without food or medication for example. If we all stick together we will get through this. ... If anyone is interested in helping out those over 70 who now should be staying at home pls let me know.

16.01.2022 Currently looking for a fridge for a couple who urgently need one if you have one for sale or giveaway can you let me know

16.01.2022 We have had a special drop off at the hub today, thank you very much, we appreciate you!

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, just needing to address a few things, we have great people in the community that use the hub 99% of the time. Most of you we have built wonderful friendships with and value you. However we have had 2 separate instances today where there has been aggressive behavior toward staff for not providing these people with the answers they were looking for. We are NOT a centrelink office, we are NOT centrelink staff we are a agent here to help you to fill in paperwork, gu...ide and direct you as per government regulations. WE DO NOT MAKE DECISIONS IN RELATION TO YOUR PAYMENTS AND WHEN YOU WILL BE PAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. so if you are unhappy with an outcome, please do not take it out on the staff at the hub, call centrelink or better still go to the Berri office, YOU WILL BE TOLD TO LEAVE AND YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM ENTERING THE BUILDING if you dont the police will be called to remove you. I will not tolerate behavior like this. Also if you are needing furniture including mattresses and the like we can refer you to other services in the community and again we dont have any say in what you may or may not receive from these providers. Services in waikerie are there to help you, you are not automatically entitled to be given items for free by not for profit organisations, we will guide and help you anyway we can, however just to let you know, we are not obligated nor paid to do this, we do it because we want to help the people in the community. Security cameras will be placed in the hub for staff and customers security. Please be nice we are only here to help you. Thanks Donna See more

15.01.2022 I have potatoes, carrots and onions to giveaway to anyone who needs them. Please bring a bag if you can. I have potatoes, carrots and onions to giveaway to anyone who needs them. Please bring a bag if you can.

13.01.2022 Hi everyone donna here, we currently have some loose carrots, apples, onions, grapes and a few loaves of bread available for those that need some assistance. Please pop in if you are in need of some of these items. We also have some clothing which has been donated which you are welcome to as well. We are open Monday to Friday 9am -2pm

12.01.2022 Hi, we have pumpkin, lemons and oranges in the hub to give away, please pop in tomorrow and pick up some. Thanks Donna

12.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, please pop into the hub to obtain your voucher so you can shop at the mobile food truck next Wednesday from 10am til 1pm, which is located at the waikerie football club. The voucher will be valid for 4 visits. We have customer pay vouchers which is $30 for a single then $10 per additional person in your family upto the value of $80. ( you pay foodbank directly on the day) preferred payment method is EFTPOS. You can have upto 15kg of free fruit and ve...getables, 1 /2 loaves of bread for free then all other items have a small price, these items include dairy, frozen meat, sanitary and hygiene items, non perishable food, everyday essentials and animal food. Foodbank is able to assist the community with affordable, low cost groceries. So please come on down the the hub and ask for a voucher so you can shop next week. The hub is open Monday to Friday 9am - 2pm we look forward to seeing you all soon. Cheers Donna. See more

12.01.2022 We will be closed on Thursday 20thWe will be closed on Thursday 20th

11.01.2022 Tomorrow is my last day at the hub, I am moving on to new employment. In the mean time Donna Norris will be working at the hub. We are working on the ongoing arrangements for the new financial year, but at this stage its business as usual. New contact details are [email protected] or 85413496 Thankyou for all your friendship, support and generous donations over the past 4 years. Please welcome Donna and assist her to provide a service the community needs.

10.01.2022 With covid ramping up again, we at the hub need to protect ourselves as well as others. Please use the hand santiser which is on the table as you walk in. If you dont use the hand santiser you will be asked not to touch anything. Be mindful that we are restricted to 6 people at any given time which includes staff members, if you have a question, consider calling instead of coming into the office, most things we can answer over the phone if we cannot then we can arrange to ca...ll you back with a answer. We can also guide you through the online services, if we are busy and cannot get to the phone, leave a message on the answering machine and you will be called back. Ensure you have downloaded the centrelink express app on your phone for most of your needs, and create a mygov account if you are new to being on centrelink. If you have emergency service relief needs please call in advance to arrange if you can if not come into office but be mindful of covid rules. 1.5 meters between people at all times, and please if you are unwell DONT COME INTO THE HUB. WE WILL ASK YOU TO LEAVE. If you are from interstate and havent been through the isolation/quarantine process, you will be asked to leave. This is for everyones saftey. We are open between 9am/2pm Monday to Friday. Ph: 08 8541 3496 or email [email protected] Thanking you in advance, please keep safe everyone. Donna See more

10.01.2022 Thankyou so much for all your generosity so far for Share the Dignity we have so far made up 17 handbags filled with goodies. I still have another 16 bags to fill and am running short of some of the essential items. If you are able to donate something on the list we would be extremely grateful 2 Shampoo and Conditioner 4 brushes or combs 6 body washes ... Every little donation makes a big difference

09.01.2022 Due to unforeseen circumstances the Hub will be closed tomorrow. The nearest office is located at Berri. We appologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

05.01.2022 I have pears and peaches to give away please come in and help yourselfI have pears and peaches to give away please come in and help yourself

05.01.2022 Good morning, The Centrelink App and My Gov accounts are currently down, and you cannot report via this method. Centrelink are trying to rectify this. Please call the reporting line to report any income you may or may not have earned in the last fortnight so you can be paid tomorrow as normal. The reporting phone line number is 133 276. Have a great day. Donna.

05.01.2022 March is collection month for Share the Dignity. Please drop in your donations by the end of March

05.01.2022 We are often asked about donations of goods, and what is needed to help the community. Please see below a list of things we regularly need for the homeless and those in need. Toiletries = Good new/used towels, bath mats, face washers Those supplies you collect when you stay in accommodation are always handy. Linen = Clean quilts,blankets,sheets and pillows ... Warm items = Gloves, scarfs and beanies Childrens toys Non perishable food items Fruit and Veggies Bread We also regularly have people who go into accommodation after homelessness these people often have nothing to furnish their homes if you have suitable items, then either talk to the ladies at Intercare or us about these items. We can store somethings at the hub, but space is limited. Please inbox us with items you may have or drop them into intercare. If you have any additional questions please feel free to call, inbox the page or pop into the hub to chat about it. We appreciate your continued generosity, helping the community. If you are a person who needs some items please pop into the hub and we will arrange a pack to give you free of charge. Please do not feel that you cannot ask. This is what we are here for. Donna.

05.01.2022 Dont forget to Register for your Christmas Hamper in Nov Donations of Toys and Christmas items can be left at the hub Open Mon - Fri 9 am to 2 pm

05.01.2022 Please assist if you can for such a worthwhile cause. Thanks Donna. PJs DESPERATELY NEEDED PJs are that one item that we are always struggling to maintain stock levels. We put a brand-new pair of PJs in every backpack and this can be the first time a child has a pair of PJs of their own. ... We are short on supply in EVERY SIZE from 0000 16 so would be so grateful of any help at this point If you would rather donate funds for us to use for bulk orders, please follow the link in the comments. Thank you for helping us make a difference to kids who need us most. #DoingItForTheKids #ThankYouForYourSupport See more

04.01.2022 We have had alot of people coming into the hub asking why they havent received their second economic support payment. The second round of payments is only applicable to the following recipients. Aged Pension Bereavement Allowance Carer Allowance Carer Payment... Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Disability Support Pension Double Orphan Pension Family Tax Benefit A and B Pensioner Concession Card You will not get the second economic payment if you are getting the coronavirus supplement, even if you received the first payment. Most people that fit the above category have already received their payment if you havent please be patient there are alot of people to get through. Have a great day everyone. Thanks Donna. See more

04.01.2022 Hi everyone, when i have taken over the business from july 1 telstra hasnt yet transfered the ownership of the phone line to myself, it has been an ongoing battle to have this simple task completed. With this said the phone line will be disconnected from monday i have been in touch with them to reconnect a new phone number which will be added to the window and business cards. Also relayed to referral services. In the meantime from monday please call 0408 087 692. Or email the office at [email protected] thanks Donna

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