Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer
Shellharbour City Council employs a full-time Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer.
Address: Shellharbour City Council
Lamerton House, Lamerton Crescent
Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529
Ph: 4221 6170
Website: Shellharbour City Council SACYA
Phone: 4297 7400
Address: PO Box 168
WARILLA NSW 2528 Early Support Family Workers
Wollongong and Shellharbour
Ph: 4229 9495 Shirley
For Aboriginal Fathers Ph: 4455 5428 Greg Aunty Jean's Program
Designed to support Aboriginal people with chronic and complex health problems to stay fit, strong and independent.
Tuesdays 10am - 2pm Berkeley Community Centre
Contact Kay Stewart phone: 4296 4200. Being Dad, Being Proud
From DoCS, information sheets for Aboriginal dads with children 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-8 years. Parent line
132 055 Parent Line – Free information for parents available 24 hours toll free in NSW Parent Line is a telephone help line for NSW parents of children and young people aged 0 – 18 years. Experienced counsellors are able to provide on the spot advice, information by mail or links to other services. Parent Line also provides multi lingual and Aboriginal counsellors.
Parent Line is run by Centacare through funding provided by the NSW Government. For more information and fact sheets visit www.centacare.org |  |
Bush Tucker Garden
This is an opportunity for the Aboriginal community to contribute and participate in the development of a valuable cultural asset in the local area. Work alongside young children and gain horticulture skills.
Ph: 4256 1287 Contact: Trish Gaffney (Aboriginal Education Assistant)
Indigenous Pre-schools & Playgroups
COOINDA Family Mornings
Cooinda are free Aboriginal Playgroups for all Indigenous family members to enjoy with their pre-school aged children. They are held at Albion Park Rail, Barrack Heights and Koonawarra. Transport to and from the venue can be arranged if needed. A healthy morning tea is also provided. Albion Park Rail - Thursday 10am - 12 midday.
Address: Albion Park Rail Public School - Schools as Community Centres
Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail
Ph: 4256 2195 or 4275 8575 for more information Barrack Heights – Wednesday 10am to 12 noon
Address: Barrack Heights Public School – pre-school room
Phone : 4296 4222 or 4275 8575 for more information Koonawarra – Thursday 9.30 to 11.30am
Address: Koonawarra Community Centre
Fowlers Road Koonawarra
Phone: 4261 3191 or 4275 8575 | 
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INDIGENOUS CHILDCARE CENTRES
Noogaleek Childrens Centre and Winnanggay Pre-school are Aboriginal Children’s Services catering for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. They offer developmentally and culturally appropriate programs, focusing on numeracy and literacy, and to educate and promote pride and appreciation of Aboriginal culture. Noogaleek is for children aged 0-6 and Winnanggay is for children aged 3-6.
Noogaleek Childrens Centre
Cnr Winnima Way & Denniss St
Berkeley NSW 2506
Ph: (02) 4271 8468
| | | Winnanggay Pre School
Cnr Gallop & Nannawilli Street
Berkeley NSW 2506
Ph: (02) 4271 4098
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Sisters Dreaming
Early Learning Resources
An Indigenous business committed to producing quality products to support the teaching and learning of our culture for all children.
PO Box 4043
Nowra East 2541
Phone: 0447 285 268
Fax: 4443 7068
Email: resources@sistersdreaming.com.au
Website: www.sistersdreaming.com.au
Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service
The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service provides a wide variety of services including medical, dental, substance counselling and others including those listed below. They have offices in Wollongong and Dapto.
Wollongong Branch
150 Church Street, Wollongong 2500
PO Box 1161 SCMC 2521
Ph: 4229 9495 and 4229 9755 (Dental)
Fax: 4226 3566
| Dapto Branch
Shop 2/130 Princes Highway Dapto
PO Box 425 Dapto 2530
Ph: 4262 8777
Fax: 4262 8788 |
Medical Services - Wollongong and Dapto Branches
Both provide general medical services and Remedial Massage.
Wollongong also has specialist services including a Midwife, Dietician, Diabetes Educator, Paediatrician, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist and Asthma Clinic.
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Ph: 4229 9495 for information or appointments.
Dental Service - Wollongong Office Only
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Ph: 4229 9755 for information 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Ph: 4229 9755 for appointments Monday mornings between 8.45am and 9.45am
Family Support Services
Support families with children 0-8 years and provide information about child development and parenting skills. They also provide advocacy and referral, conduct home visits and assist clients develop social networks.
The Early Childhood Health Service
The Early Childhood Health Service is available Tuesdays & Wednesdays from the Wollongong and Dapto Offices. IAMS Doctors and Registered Nurses are available Monday to Friday.
The service provides newborn examinations, immunisations, advice on feeding, diet, behaviour and development, hearing checks, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist and Paediatric Clinics.
Ph: IAMS on 4229 9495 for more information.
Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service - Transport
Limited transport Services are available for clients who do not have private transport or are unable to travel independently to their appointments.
Ph: IAMS on 4229 9495 for more information. Illawarra Koori Men's Support Group
Provides social support and advice to Aboriginal men living in the Illawarra area.
Address: PO Box 4071 Barrack Heights 2528
Ph: 4297 7400 or Mobile: 0407 086 567
Email: james@koorimensgroup.ngo.org.au
Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art & Culture Studio
What we do...Aboriginal cultural awareness programs; deliver hands on training in weaving, painting, shellwork, dijeridoo making, tool making, wood poker; educational workshops and materials designed to all ages, needs and budgets and much more.
Open Saturday 10.30am-3.30pm Weekdays by appointment
Address: Unit 5/9 Bergin St Gerringong NSW 2534
Ph: 4234 4221 or Kelli Ryan on 0414 322 142
Shoulder to Shoulder
Information for Aboriginal families who have a child or young person with a disability. Click on the links to download the PDF booklet in three parts: Getting the facts, You're not alone, and People who can help.
NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)
A series of Aboriginal Story Books and Story Posters highlighting community and family responsibility for children is available - see website for more information.
Web: NAPCAN home page