Residents give generously to the homeless
The Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch delivered a package of sleeping bags and swags to Mary Mac’s Place to support those in need. The branch raised money via President…
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Used mobile phones wanted to donate to homeless people
The Rotary Club at The Entrance has partnered with Central Coast Primary Care to collect used mobile phones to donate to homeless people in the area. This will enable people…
Chance for rough sleepers to look good
A free weekly haircutting service is being provided at Woy Woy’s CWA branch in a bid to ‘restore dignity, one haircut a time’ to people experiencing homelessness. The Community Hair…
Welfare groups call for more social housing in the region
With recent data revealing 1,000 people are homeless on the Central Coast, welfare groups are adding their voice to calls for more social housing in the region. Shadow Minister for…
HoTS health checks and outreach to homeless
Hundreds of Coast residents suffering anxiety and depression due to COVID-19 social restrictions are set to benefit from a $10M boost to Beyond Blue for a Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support…
Holstein seeks action on ‘sleeping rough’ deaths
Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein has called for Central Coast Council to make urgent representation to State Government to form an assertive Outreach Team to tackle the growing number of…
Social Justice Group formed to tackle the issue of homelessness
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Church, Warnervale, has formed a Social Justice Group to tackle the issue of homelessness on the Central Coast. “One in 200 people in Australia are without…
64,043 overnight stays for homeless people only satisfied 1 in 5
Commenting on the NSW Government’s $4.5 billion budget surplus, Mr Laurie Maher, Executive Officer of Coast Shelter, said “a surplus of $4.5 billion and a waiting list of 60,000 for…
‘Jammin’ 4 The Homeless’
St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, will host ‘Jammin’ 4 The Homeless’ on July 29. ‘Jammin’ 4 The Homeless’ is a charitable evening of modern and Christian music and singing that…