The Neighbourhood Centre

The Neighbourhood Centre is a friendly and welcoming place encouraging community connection and invol

The Neighbourhood Centre’s purpose is to connect people, resources and ideas to support individuals and strengthen their communities. If you are not sure where to go for help or you would like to become more active in the community, The Neighbourhood Centre has a huge array of information about local associations, interest groups, leisure activities, self-help groups and community services. The N

12/12/2023

Work Development Orders.

The Neighbourhood Centre is a sponsor for Work Development Order Program (WDO).

Eligible people can pay off their fines through activities such as:

– Volunteer work
– Tafe / University courses
– Counselling
– Medical or mental health treatment
– Drug and alcohol treatment
– Mentoring programs (under 25 years old)

For more information on WDO's, give us a call on 6333 4866

11/12/2023

Tai Chi for Body Mind Balance

Seated Tai Chi exercises are a gentle way to move your body which is suited for older adults and seniors. Seated Tai Chi sessions will help improve posture, body strength and mobility whilst sitting down.

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell St, Bathurst.
When: Every Wednesday.
Time: 10.00am – 10.45am.
Cost: $10.00

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. 02 6332 4866.

11/12/2023

Tai Chi For Body Mind Balance happens every Wednesday at The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street, Bathurst at 11.00am.

If you would like to join us, RSVP by giving us a call on 6332 4866.

10/12/2023

This School Holidays RUN RIOT is partnering with The Neighbourhood Centre aiming to provide some fun movement and running activities for the youth of the area.

When: Thursday 21st December 2023. 9am – 11.30am.
Where: Morse Park

Fun running, learn new skills, make new friends and getting moving.

Aged 10 – 18 year olds.
Everyone is welcome!
Refreshments provided.

For more information or to register, give us a call on 6332 4866.

08/12/2023

We look forward to seeing you all at the 100% free Multicultural Festival today (December 9th 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm) at The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.

There will be
- Activities for Kids (Rock painting & Making friendship bracelets)
- Multicultural food (Vegetarian & Halal)
- Eclectica Choir
- Drum Circle
- Dance performance
- Indigenous jewellery and art display.

08/12/2023

This School Holidays RUN RIOT is partnering with The Neighbourhood Centre aiming to provide some fun movement and running activities for the youth of the area.

When: Thursday 21st December 2023. 9am – 11.30am.
Where: Morse Park

Fun running, learn new skills, make new friends and getting moving.

Aged 10 – 18 year olds.

Everyone is welcome!

Refreshments provided.

For more information or to register, give us a call on 6332 4866.

07/12/2023

Just a reminder that the Multicultural Festival happens tomorrow (December 9th 2023) at 10.30am!!

Everyone is invitied to join us for this 100% FREE event.

There will be
- Activities for Kids (Rock painting & Making friendship bracelets)
- Multicultural food (Vegetarian & Halal)
- Eclectica Choir
- Drum Circle
- Dance performance
- Indigenous jewellery and art display.

When: Saturday, December 9th 2023
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.
RSVP: 6332 4866.

07/12/2023

The Neighbourhood Centre's Adult Literacy Program.

This program supports and helps adults to gain skills in reading & writing.

By appointment. 6332 4866.

06/12/2023

Information & Referral.

The Neighbourhood Centre offers an information and referral service that helps people find information they need on: community services, local associations, self-help groups and leisure activities.

Ph) 6332 4866.
Email) [email protected]

06/12/2023

Introducing Amazing Local Volunteers!!

Delores Lovett (The Neighbourhood Centre)

How long have you been volunteeering?
“I have been volunteering at The Neighbourhood Centre for about 6 years.”

What difference do you think volunteers make to the Community?
“I love being able to assist people in many ways and to guide them to available services.”

Comment from The Neighbourhood Centre:
“Delores is a friendly and welcoming person who is always respectful to members of our community who visit our Centre. We love having her as one of our Reception Volunteers and we appreciate her support.”

05/12/2023

Are you the carer of a loved one with Dementia?

Would you like to join our fun & supportive D CAF group where you can relax and socalise together in a safe and supportive setting?

D CAF is a meeting place here at The Neighbourhood Centre where carers and their loved one who is suffering memory loss, can relax and socialise and discover ways to live well with Dementia.

(To maintain the fun and supportive small group environment enjoyed by our members, bookings are essential)

D CAF happens Wednesday mornings 10am – 12pm.

Activities may include:

Chair yoga
Guest speakers
Music performances
Arts and crafts
Scrabble, quizzes & puzzles
Morning tea

For more information, give us a call on 6332 4866, or come visit us at 96 Russell St, Bathurst.

05/12/2023

Bubs & Toddlers Playtime happens every Friday at The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street, Bathurst at 10.00am.

If you would like to join us, RSVP by giving us a call on 6332 4866.

04/12/2023

Today is International Volunteer Day!!

To thank all our volunteers for their valuable contribution to our community, you are invited to join us for lunch today (Tuesday the 5th of December 2023 - 12:15pm) at The Neighbourhood Centre’s Welcome Room (96 Russell Street, Bathurst)

RSVP: 6332 4866.

04/12/2023

A BIG thank you to Lee-ann and Tammie from Woolworths Bathurst City Centre for the generous donation to TNC. Donations like these enable TNC to fulfill our aim to help those in need within our community. Thanks Woolworths!

04/12/2023

The Multicultural Festival happens this Saturday! (December 9th 2023 at 10:30am)

Everyone is invitied to join us for this 100% FREE event.

There will be
- Activities for Kids (Rock painting & Making friendship bracelets)
- Multicultural food (Vegetarian & Halal)
- Eclectica Choir
- Drum Circle
- Dance performance
- Indigenous jewellery and art display.

When: Saturday, December 9th 2023
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.
RSVP: 6332 4866.

03/12/2023

International Day of People with Disability BBQ Lunch

On Thursday, Council partnered with Disability Advocacy NSW, The Neighbourhood Centre, Social Futures, Bunnings and Boys To The Bush to host a BBQ Lunch to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

01/12/2023

International Volunteer Day Lunch!

We thank our volunteers for their valuable contribution to our community!

You are invited to join us for lunch at The Neighbourhood Centre’s Welcome Room next
Tuesday the 5th of December 2023 at 12.15pm.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

30/11/2023

Men's Meditation.

When: Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm. 05/12/2023 & 12/12/2023.
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street, Bathurst.
By donation.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

30/11/2023

Click here to learn more about The Neighbourhood Centre Builders:
https://www.binc.org.au/the-neighbourhood-centre-builders/

29/11/2023

Need help learning English?

English Tutoring is FREE!

For more information, give us a call on 6332 4866.

29/11/2023

FREE Migrant Support Service!

Provides information & assistance for eligible migrants and refugees as well as service providers.

The Migrant Support Worker will:
- Listen carefully and help you decide what to do
- Show you where to find help

Click here for more information: https://www.binc.org.au/migrant-support-service/

28/11/2023

Free legal advice is available every Thursday at The Neighbourhood Centre.

Lawyers can help you with:

– A loan or money you owe
– Centrelink benefits
– Access to your kids
– Losing your home
– Legal issues for older people
– AVO’s
– Crime matters
– Fines
– Family law matters
– Traffic offences

To make an appointment, give us a call on 6332 4866.

28/11/2023

Neighbourhood Needle Crafters.

The Neighbourhood Needle Crafters meet every Friday 9am –12pm at The Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Room.

Bring along a project, experienced participants are there to support you to learn, enjoy and feel connected.

All are welcome to come and give needle craft a go.

Resource supplies available for first timers.

For more information, give us a call on 6332 4866.

28/11/2023

Everyone is welcome to join us today, Tuesday the 28th of November at 4.00pm to celebrate Multicultural Health Week and be entertained by a fantastic local dance group from Pure Imagination Performing Arts where you can also learn some dance steps if you wish!

When: Tuesday, 28th November 2023 at 4.00pm.
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell St, Bathurst.
Cost: FREE with refreshments provided.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

27/11/2023

Justice Of The Peace Services.

Justices of the Peace can witness legal documents including statutory declarations and affidavits, as well as certifying true copies of a document.

To make an appointment, give us a call on 6332 4866 or come visit us at 96 Russell St, Bathurst.

27/11/2023

Multicultural Festival - 09/12/2023.

This event is 100% FREE!!!

There will be
- Activities for Kids (Rock painting & Making friendship bracelets)
- Multicultural food (Vegetarian & Halal)
- Eclectica Choir
- Drum Circle
- Dance performance
- Indigenous jewellery and art display.

When: Saturday, December 9th 2023
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

26/11/2023

The next FREE IT workshop happens tomorrow, Tuesday the 28th of November 2023 at 1.30pm - 3.00pm. This workshop will focus on: Online games!

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell St, Bathurst.

5th Dec: Graduation ceremony!

We can lend laptops to participants who don't own one.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 6332 4866.

24/11/2023

To celebrate International Day of People with Disability - Australia you are invited to join us for a FREE BBQ lunch!

Hosted by: Disability Advocacy NSW, Social Futures & The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.

When: Thursday 30th of November 2023, 11.30am - 1.30pm.

Information will be available on services provided by The Neighbourhood Centre, Disability Advocacy and NDIS.

For more information, contact us on 6332 4866 or come visit us at The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street, Bathurst.

23/11/2023

Everyone is welcome to join us next Tuesday the 28th of November To celebrate Multicultural Health Week and be entertained by a fantastic local dance group from Pure Imagination Performing Arts where you can also learn some dance steps if you wish!

When: Tuesday, 28th November 2023 at 4.00pm.
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell St, Bathurst.
Cost: FREE with refreshments provided.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

23/11/2023

International Volunteer Day Lunch!

We thank our volunteers for their valuable contribution to our community!

You are invited to join us for lunch at The Neighbourhood Centre’s Welcome Room on
Tuesday the 5th of December 2023 at 12.15pm.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

23/11/2023

The Neighbourhood Centre invites our volunteers to send us a photo of something that makes you happy. We will display photos in our Welcome Room as part of International Volunteer Day.

Please send all photos to [email protected] by Tuesday 28 November.

22/11/2023
22/11/2023

Meeting Room Hire in Bathurst.

For price and availability inquiries, give us a call on 6332 4866 or come visit us at The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.

21/11/2023

Zumba with Karen happens today, Wednesday, 22nd of November 2023 at 4.00 at The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street Bathurst.

Come and learn about Zumba - what it is and how to do it. Learn some Zumba moves if you wish!

Refreshments provided.

RSVP: 6332 4866.

21/11/2023

We invite Volunteer Managers in the Central West to join our new Volunteer Managers Network!

It is a free service we can offer organisations, groups and services who rely on the participation of volunteers.

The aim of the network is to increase Volunteer Organisation's capacity to engage and support volunteers.

We can provide information about a range of topics, depending on the needs of Volunteer Managers.

Meetings will include guest speakers, information and support and case studies.
A new innovation will be our monthly blog to share Good News Stories.
We will be hosting online meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 11.00am.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact 6332 4866 [email protected]

20/11/2023

Form Help.

The Neighbourhood Centre offers a free service to assist with filling out forms.

For more information, give us a call on 6332 4866 or come visit us at 96 Russell St, Bathurst.

20/11/2023

The next FREE IT workshop happens tomorrow, Tuesday the 21st of November 2023 at 1.30pm - 3.00pm. This workshop will focus on Webinars - ZOOM, Teams.

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell St, Bathurst.

28th Nov: Online games
5th Dec: Graduation ceremony!

We can lend laptops to participants who don't own one.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 6332 4866.

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Our Story

The Neighbourhood Centre’s purpose is to connect people, resources and ideas to support individuals and strengthen their communities.

If you are not sure where to go for help or you would like to become more active in the community, The Neighbourhood Centre has a huge array of information about local associations, interest groups, leisure activities, self-help groups and community services.

The Neighbourhood Centre remains a key link in the Bathurst community whilst also supporting the Central West, Orana and Far West Regions of NSW

The Neighbourhood Centre started 40 years ago as BINC (Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre) providing information about service and activities in Bathurst and surrounding areas and they are still doing this today and much more.

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96 Russell Street
Bathurst, NSW
2795

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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