The go-to guide for community services across the Coast

A new comprehensive guide to community services on the Central Coast was launched last week by The Entrance Rotary Club.

The club’s Director of Community Services, Joe Scicluna, said it was often difficult for people to find information about where or how to seek help at a time when they needed it most.

“We are trying to support and empower people through their journey, no matter what type of adverse life event they are experiencing,” he said.

The Directory of Community Services Central Coast is a useful resource for individuals as well as community advisors or service providers needing to find services and programs on the Central Coast to meet their needs.

“We are trying to make it easy to seek suitable help by not having to navigate through complex websites,” Scicluna said.

“You can access each website or email address by just one click on the item if you are viewing the Guide on a digital device.”

The Directory of Community Services Central Coast is a collaboration of The Entrance Rotary Club and Freemasons on the Central Coast and will be available in booklet format and online.

The 102-page guide contains thousands of entries with phone numbers, email addresses and click-on web links on the digital version, as well as a short description of each service.

Topics covered are: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; Accommodation/housing; animal shelters and services; community meals; disability services and carer respite; domestic violence; drug and alcohol services; emergency relief services; family and parenting support; financial and gambling services; health services; Helpline/Lifeline; legal support; LGBTIQA+; Central Coast Council libraries; low-cost groceries; men’s services; mental health services; migrant and refugee services; Police, op shops; seniors; shower and laundry facilities; veterans’ services; women’s services; youth.

You can download the Directory at

https://issuu.com/apmgraphics/docs/ccservicesdirectory2022 or to receive a hard copy email admin@rotarytheentrance.org.au

Sue Murray