Connect with local community groups! CCN’s list of active Central Coast based Not-For-Profit organisations and community groups. This list is updated periodically. Entries may be requested by authorised committee members only.
If you would like your community group listed here please email sophie@centralcoastnews.net
The cost is $75.00 + GST per year and includes your listing published 4 times in our popular weekly newspaper.
| Links in blue | ARTS & CULTURE | Phone numbers | |
| Learn to Dance | Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn to dance. Pelican Prominaders Round Dance Club – every Wed – Tuggerah Community Hall, 2.00pm – anneglazier@y7mail.com | 0409 938 345 | |
| COMMUNITY GROUPS | |||
| Senior Social & Friendship Club | Want to make new friends? Then join us at the Gosford RSL on the second Monday of the month at 10am. We conduct varied outings as a group using Opal cards to keep costs down. We also have regular guest speakers on matters for over 55s. Regards, Peter. | 0418 665 655 | |
| HEALTH GROUPS | |||
| Central Coast Asbestos Diseases support Group | Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others interested in asbestos issues.You are not alone, meet with others who can share their experiences. 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on forth Wednesday of each month. | 0419 418 190 | |
| Gambling Counselling | Free specialised gambling counselling, financial counselling, support and education. You do not have to be a gambler to gain assistance, we can help anyone on the Central Coast or Northern Sydney effected by problem gambling. Call 1300 827 638 or email gamblingcounselling@wesleymission.org.au For 24/7 assistance call GambleAware on 1800 858 858 or go to gamblinghelponline.org.au | 1300 827 638 | |
| Grow Mental Health Support | Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. | 1800 558 268 | |
| Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group | The Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group has been in operation for over 27 yrs and in that time has provided support to hundreds of men and their partners as they navigate their Prostate Cancer Journeys. “Come and have a chat to someone who’s been there.” Meetings: Last Friday of month, 9.30am to 12.00 noon, Terrigal Uniting Church Hall, Terrigal Dr. Email: cc.prostategroup@gmail.com | 0419 207 518 | |
| Schizophrenia & Bipolar Fellowship | For schizophrenia Bipolar and mental health sufferers. Family carers & friends are welcome. Meetings 1st Thursday. Inquiries re-venue please ring | 0407 606 890 | |
| Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club | Everglades Country Club. 2nd Tues 11am. Company, up-to-date info. Hydrotherapy, bus trips. | 1300 650 594 | |
| MUSIC | |||
| Tempo Terrific | Community Concert Band. Rehearsals Monday 5 – 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church New Members Welcome Come join us! www.tempoterrific.com Email: tempoterrific@live.com Follow us on Facebook. | ||
| Wallarah Community Band & Wallarah Junior Band | Wallarah Community Band Inc (all ages) Wallarah Junior Band (primary school age to under 19yrs) The band performs in concerts in the community and competes annually at either the Australian National Band Championships or the NSW Band Championships. Rehearsals: During school term only from 7.11.2023 Kanwal Public School, Craigie Ave, Kanwal NSW Wallarah Junior Band – Tuesday 5.30pm -6.30pm Wallarah Community Band – Tuesday 6.30pm – 8pm Facebook.com/Wallarahband | ||
| SERVICE GROUPS | |||
| Lions Club of Woy Woy | Make new friends & have fun while serving your community. 3rd Monday of each month at the Ettalong Diggers Club, Ettalong. 6PM for 6.30PM start. | 0478 959 895 | |
| WOMENS GROUPS | |||
| Community & Business Women’s Network | Looking for motivation, inspiration and a place to learn new skills to help your business grow? CBWN is a community for Central Coast Women just like you. A supportive network to connect, inspire, learn & grow together. Our monthly events cover the whole Central Coast Region. Website: www.cbwn.org.au Email: Info@cbwn.org.au | 0414341010 | |
| Country Women’s Association Woy Woy | 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy Craft & friendship: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wed 9am Meetings: 4th Wed 9.30am woywoycwa@gmail.com | 0411 434 785 | |
| Peninsula Women’s Health Centre | Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women. | 4342 5905 | |
| Soroptimist International Brisbane Water | Education, empowering and enabling women and girls to make a difference in their lives. 2nd Thurs of month – 7pm – Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal. Enquiries: sibrisbanewater@siswp.org |