The Hub opens at Westpoint

WESTPOINT Blacktown general manager Craig Brown has confirmed the centre is excited to work with The WASH House of Mount Druitt to open a new facility at Westpoint called The Hub.

Westpoint has been dedicated to working with The WASH House to help assist women in the local area improve their lives.

Under a new brand, The Hub, many of the services currently available at The WASH House will be also available at Blacktown.

In the new easily accessible location, services will be offered that enable women to gain financial empowerment, confidence and social connection.

Proximity to parking and transport links within a safe retail environment will broaden exposure to a wider community, making the services more available for those in need.

“We are fully invested in making this project come to life at Westpoint, helping women access the advice they may need to improve their wellbeing,” Mr Brown said.

“Opening The Hub at Westpoint is now a reality, and we feel proud of our involvement in connecting our community to these life-changing services.”

The partnership has been in the pipeline for many months as Westpoint prepared the new space on Level 8 in the Westpoint office tower for The Hub to welcome new clients. Driving and funding the project with in-kind rent, fit out contractors and design teams, marketing resources and endorsement within the community, Westpoint has helped make opening the service a reality for the notfor-profit community.

Some of the services available at The Hub include assistance with housing and emergency accommodation, legal advice, play groups and early learning development for children, plus mental health support.

“The official opening of The Hub will be held on August 3, and services will start in the weeks following. We look forward to seeing The Hub open to our customers and the people of the Blacktown Local Government Area,” Mr Brown said.

The Hub will be open from Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm and occasionally on Saturdays, and will provide a full program of activities for the community. Located on Level 8 of the Westpoint office tower, appointments are recommended however women needing help are invited to drop in at any time.

Representative from The WASH House Julie Jasprizza-Laus said, “It is so important to ensure women have access to the right support and information when they need it. The WASH House is proud to work with Westpoint to bring this vision to life. We are committed to working collectively with the right organisations to ensure women are supported to build on and embrace their empowerment, confidence and provide opportunities to build social connections.”

For further information about The Hub, visit www.the-hub.org.au