Children's Services Directory by Wagga Wagga City Council

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service Directory 2012-2013 Table of Contents Changes to Information ................................................................................................................ 3 Emergency Numbers ................................................................................................................... 4 CHANGING & FEEDING FACILITIES ......................................................................................... 5 CHILDCARE SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 6 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE ..................................................................................................................6 CASUAL CHILDCARE .............................................................................................................................................8 FAMILY DAY CARE .................................................................................................................................................9 HOME-BASED CARE ............................................................................................................................................10 LONG DAY CARE CENTRES................................................................................................................................10 PRE-SCHOOLS .....................................................................................................................................................13 PRIMARY SCHOOLS ............................................................................................................................................16

COMMUNITY SUPPORT/SERVICES ....................................................................................... 19 Ageing, Disability and Homecare, Department of Human Services - Wagga Wagga ...........................................19 Anglicare Youth and Family Services ....................................................................................................................19 Australian Breastfeeding Association .....................................................................................................................19 Brighter Futures ......................................................................................................................................................19 Centacare ...............................................................................................................................................................20 Defence Community Organisation .........................................................................................................................20 Family Link Care & Support Services ....................................................................................................................20 Home School Liaison Program ...............................................................................................................................20 Kurrajong Early Intervention Service ......................................................................................................................20 KU Inclusion Support Agency.................................................................................................................................20 Mission Australia Community Services ..................................................................................................................20 Northcott Disability Services ...................................................................................................................................21 The Children's Contact Service - Wagga ...............................................................................................................21 Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre.........................................................................................................................21 Wagga Wagga Family Support Services Inc ..........................................................................................................21 Wagga Wagga Multiple Birth Association ..............................................................................................................21

CRISIS SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 22 Lifeline Mountains to Murray ..................................................................................................................................22 Linden Place ...........................................................................................................................................................22 Sisters Housing Enterprises ...................................................................................................................................22 Verity House-Mission Australia Youth Crisis Accommodation ...............................................................................22 Wagga Womens & Children Refuge ......................................................................................................................22

HEALTH SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 23 Access Line - Greater Murray Health Services ......................................................................................................23 Australian Hearing ..................................................................................................................................................23 Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT) Riverina Satellite Class .............................................................................23 Better Hearing Australia ........................................................................................................................................23 Central Hearing Care .............................................................................................................................................23 Child and Family Health .........................................................................................................................................23 Community Mental Health ......................................................................................................................................23 Dental Health Services ...........................................................................................................................................24 Diabetes Australia Wagga Wagga Branch .............................................................................................................24 Family Care Cottage ..............................................................................................................................................24 CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY 2012-2013

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Immunisation Clinics ..............................................................................................................................................24 Kristin Dore & Associates Speech Pathology Services .........................................................................................24 Marilyn Davidson Physiotherapy ............................................................................................................................24 Medicare .................................................................................................................................................................24 Murrumbidgee Life Education ................................................................................................................................24 Occupational Therapy, Wagga Base Hospital .......................................................................................................25 Pregnancy Care & Education Centre .....................................................................................................................25 Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation .............................................................................................25 Royal Far West Children's Health Scheme ............................................................................................................25 Shelley Brennan Paediatric Speech Pathology......................................................................................................25 The Cancer Council NSW, South West Region .....................................................................................................25 The Spastic Centre, Rural Therapy Services, Wagga Wagga ...............................................................................25 Wagga GP After Hours Service Ltd........................................................................................................................25 Wagga Wagga Base Hospital ................................................................................................................................26 Wagga Wagga Cancer Care & Support Group ......................................................................................................26 Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre .............................................................................................................26 Wagga Wagga Diabetes Education Services ........................................................................................................26 Wagga Wagga Community Network of the Asthma Foundation of NSW ..............................................................26 Women's Health Centre .........................................................................................................................................26 Women's Health Clinic ...........................................................................................................................................27

PLACES OF INTEREST/ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................ 28 Art Gallery...............................................................................................................................................................28 Children's Theatre ..................................................................................................................................................28 Gardens ..................................................................................................................................................................28 Leisure/Sporting .....................................................................................................................................................29 Library.....................................................................................................................................................................32 Museum ..................................................................................................................................................................32 Playgroups ..............................................................................................................................................................32

IMMUNISATION CLINIC ............................................................................................................ 34 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ............................................................................................... 35

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Changes to Information Organisation Name: ______________________________________ Page in Booklet: _______

New Information:

Please complete the above information for your organisation (or any organisation you may know of and feel deserves inclusion in this booklet), and return to:

Address:

Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care PO Box 20 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

Phone:

(02) 6926 9367

Email:

fdc@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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Emergency Numbers Police

000

Ambulance

000

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

6938 6666

Your Family Doctor Department of Community Services Help Line (24hrs)

132 111

Kids Help Line

1800 55 1800

Poisons Information Centre (bring the poison bottle or box to the phone to confirm with Pharmacist on duty)

131 126

Community Health, Greater Southern Area Health Service Phone: 6938 6411 For information about poisons and preventing accidents at home. Greater Murray Access Line Seven days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free call 1800 800 944 24 hour telephone service offering advice and information on the following health issues within the Greater Southern Area Health Service area: mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic violence, suicide and sexual assault. Lifeline Riverina Phone: 131 114 24 hour telephone counselling, referral information or help during a crisis. If you feel violent towards your child, and fear losing control, to receive sympathetic counselling by someone who can help you work out what needs to be done to prevent these fears happening ring Lifeline Riverina.

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CHANGING & FEEDING FACILITIES Facilities available for baby changing and feeding Wagga Wagga City Council‟s Civic Centre Crn of Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga

Sturt Mall Baylis Street Wagga Wagga

The St Vincent de Paul Centre 13 Peter Street Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga Marketplace 87 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga Airport Elizabeth Avenue Forest Hill

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Edward Street Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga Railway Station Baylis Street Wagga Wagga

Women‟s Health Centre 92 Morgan Street Wagga Wagga

Early Childhood Centre 204 Tarcutta Street Wagga Wagga

Sister City Walkway (entrance opposite Marketplace) Baylis Street Wagga Wagga

Kennedys Pharmacy 157 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga

Southcity Shopping Centre Tanda Place Glenfield

Botanic Gardens (Nth) Baden Powell Drive Wagga Wagga

Myer 233 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga

Botanic Gardens (Playground) Tom Wood Drive Wagga Wagga

Oasis-Pool Morgan Street Wagga Wagga

Rest Centre The Esplanade Wagga Wagga

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CHILDCARE SERVICES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care Phone: 02 6926 9367 Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: fdc@wagga.nsw.gov.au Web: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Family Day Care (FDC) is a quality child care service operated by Wagga Wagga City Council which offers professional and supervised child care for children up to 12 years of age in the homes of Approved Family Day Care Providers. The service provision includes long day care for children under school age, before and after school care, vacation care, emergency child care, 24 hour care and occasional care. In Home Care is also available for eligible families.

Forest Hill Outside School Hours Care Phone: 02 6922 7917 Forest Hill Public School, Sturt Highway, Forest Hill NSW 2651 Mail to: PO Box 100, Forest Hill NSW 2651 Email: foresthilloosh@bigpond.com Service Description: Caters for Primary school age children 5-12 years. Offers before and after school, and vacation care service. Hours: 7.15am-9am, 3pm-6pm. Vacation Hours 7.30am -5.30pm.

Goodstart Early Learning Ashmont Phone: 02 6971 3322 1 Bardia Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: hum@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/ashmont Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Provides before/after school care & vacation care program. Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

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Henschke Out of School Care Inc Phone: 0459 467 864 103 Fernleigh Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: hooschcare@telstra.com Service Description: Before and after school care, and vacation care. Hours: 7.00am-9.00am and 3.20pm-6.00pm school days, vacation care 9.00am-5.00pm

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kids Early Learning Centre Phone: 02 6926 4275 555 Kooringal Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8577, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kkelc@kingschurch.com.au Service Description: Long Day Care & Preschool Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

Kooringal Out of School Hours Inc. Phone: 02 6922 4792 Lake Albert Rd, Kooringal NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8360, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Before and after school care. Also vacation care (School holidays). Provides programs that cater for all developmental needs and interests. Afternoon tea is provided. Hours: 7am-9am, 3pm-6pm Mon to Fri, 8am-5pm Vacation care.

Community Kids Lake Albert Phone: 02 6922 5788 1 Plunkett Dr, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lakealbert@communitykids.net.au Web: www.childcare.com.au Service Description: Childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

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LAPS Before and After School Care Inc.

Wagga Wagga PCYC - Kidzcare

Phone: 02 6926 3122 Mobile: 0402 693 397 Lake Albert Public School, Main St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8548, Kooringal, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: funfactorywagga@hotmail.com Service Description: Out of school hours care, Vacation care. Hours: 7am-9am, 3pm-6pm Mon to Fri, 7am-6pm Vacation care. Eligibility: From 5-12 years. We adhere to Dept of Family & Community Services priority of access guidelines

Phone: 0400 090 155, 02 69215873 228 Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5217, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: Wagga@pcycnsw.org.au Web: www.pcycnsw.org/wagga Service Description: Provides after school care for primary school children 5-12 years. Bus pick up available from school. Vacation care during school holidays. Child Care Benefit available for eligible families. Kidzcare provides craft, sports, cooking, games, excursions as well as afternoon tea. Hours: 3pm-6pm Mon to Fri, 8.30am–5.30pm Vacation Care.

Lutheran After School and Vacation Care Phone: 02 6923 8124 Tamar Dr, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: oosh@lpsww.nsw.edu.au Service Description: After school care; Vacation care. Children have a selection of activities provided for their enjoyment. Hours: 3.20pm-6pm. Mon to Fri; Vacation and pupil free days- 8am-6pm. Eligibility: From 5-12 years. We adhere to Dept of Family & Community Services priority of access guidelines

St Marys Rainbow Pre-School Phone: 02 6921 3968 2 George St, Nth Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: stmarysrainbow@bigpond.com Web: www.stmaryspreschoolwagga.com.au Service Description: Administered by The Anglican Parish of Wagga Wagga. The association is a community based non-profit organisation and administers two children‟s centres in Wagga Wagga. After school care available to 4pm, $3 per 1/2 hour. Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Afterschool 3pm-4pm Mon to Fri.

Wagga Wagga East Before and After School Care Phone: 02 6926 1643 Sturt School, White Ave, Kooringal NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8149, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Out of school hours care, Vacation care. Hours: 7.30am-8.45am & 3.15pm-6pm school days, vacation care 7.30am-6pm.

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Wagga Wagga Christian College OOSH Phone: 02 6923 8888 Mobile: 0429303951 401 Kooringal Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wwcc@waggachristian.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Wagga Christian College OOSH provides care for up to 45 children in Before & After school Care and vacation care. Catering for children Kindergarten to Year 6. CCB for eligible families. Hours: 7am-9am, 3.15pm-6pm, 8am-6pm Vacation care.

Wagga Wagga Public School Phone: 02 6921 2322 70 Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wwpsbasc@bigpond.com Web: www.waggawagga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Education K-6. Before & after school care with afternoon tea provided. Vacation care with programmed activities. Hours: 7.30am-9am, 3.10pm-6pm Mon to Fri, 8am-6pm Vacation care. Eligibility: From 5-12 years. We adhere to Dept of Family & Community Services priority of access guidelines.

Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation Community Child Care Centre Phone: 02 6921 2108 155 Docker St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5216, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wiradjuricc@bigpond.com Service Description: Centre provides care for 32 children. Care includes full-day care, occasional care, emergency care. Hours: 8am-4.30pm Mon to Fri.

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CASUAL CHILD CARE Hampden Bridge Child Care Centre Phone: 02 6921 2642 218 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 855, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: hbccc3@bigpond.com.au Service Description: This nationally 3 years accredited centre is a “non-profit” community organisation providing all types of care (ie occasional, emergency, long day and pre-school care) for children aged 0-5 years, supervised by quality trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 7.30am-5.30pm Mon to Fri.

Kooringal Casual Childcare Centre Phone: 02 6922 5434 Corner Kooringal and Lake Albert Rds, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8603, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Registered centre open all year except four weeks annual closing in January. Permanent and casual bookings. Hours: 8.45am-4pm Mon to Fri.

Tafe Children's Services Phone: 02 6938 1415 Gumnut Cottage, 93 Macleay St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2231, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kristie.pitt@tafensw.edu.au Service Description: Gumnut Cottage provides care for the children of students and the community. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon to Fri.

Possums Playground Phone: 02 6921 6808 7 Forsyth St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: PossumsPlayground@bigpond.com.au Service Description: Occasional Child Care Centre Inc. Child Care Benefit available to eligible families. Open through all School Holidays except Christmas (closed for 2 weeks). Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri.

Shaw Street Children’s Centre Inc Phone: 02 6921 2044 Shaw St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2386, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Permanent and casual bookings for babies and children up to 6 years. Open through all school holidays except Christmas. Located behind Wagga Women's Bowling Club. Hours: 8.45am-4.15pm Mon-Fri.

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FAMILY DAY CARE Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care Nurturing and Educating Children Phone: 02 6926 9367 Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: fdc@wagga.nsw.gov.au Web: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au Hours: Office 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Child care: 24 hours - 7 days a week Service Description: Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care is an approved local home based childcare service, established since 1975 and supported by Wagga Wagga City Council. Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care has over 70 Approved Educators providing quality care for more than 600 children 0 to 12 years. Wagga wagga Regional Family Day Care offers both Family Day Care and In Home Care services.

Family Day Care provides: Quality Home based care Small Groups Priority of access for Defence Families CCB & CCR for eligible families Before & After school care Vacation care Weekend Full time, Part time Emergency care Shift/Non Standard Hours 24 hour care

In Home Care NSW In Home Care Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NSW In Home Care is an additional service offered by Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care where care is provided in the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x;s home by an Approved Educator. It offers child care to those families whose needs are not met by current services and meet an eligibility criteria.

In Home Care Supports Families: In rural or remote areas Children with an illness or disability Parent /s with an illness or disability Parents with a multiple birth (three or more)

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES Family Assistance Office Phone: 13 61 50 Centrelink, 63 Tompson Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2112, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.familyassist.gov.au Service Description: Administers Child Care Benefit (CCB), the Family Tax Benefit and the 50% Child Care Rebate. The Family Assistance Office is set up in Centrelink and Medicare Offices. Responsible for payment of CCB for care in long day care centres, Family Day Care schemes, occasional care services, outside school hours services and vacation care services which have been approved by the Commonwealth. The Family Assistance Office is responsible for decisions about the amount of care for which CCB can be paid. Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, Call centre 8am-8pm Mon-Fri.

HOME-BASED CARE Department of Family and Community Services - Wagga Phone: 02 6937 9300 Level 1, 25-27 Tompson St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2062, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.community.nsw.gov.au Service Description: NSW Department of Community Services Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x;s Services monitor and licence all children services including long day care, occasional day care, preschool, Family Day Care schemes and home-base child care. The Dept can be contacted for updated listings of home-based child care services. Home-based services cater for 1-5 children under 6 years old; & up to 7 children under 12 years old (including the caregiver's own children & the children under 6 years old) in the caregiver's home. They are not allied to a scheme or a sponsor, but operate on an individual basis. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

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LONG DAY CARE CENTRES Amy Hurd Child Care Centre Phone: 02 6922 6226 2 Kulgoa St, Kooringal NSW 2650 Email: amyhurd@bigpond.com Service Description: Accredited centre providing care for 40 children 0-5 years supervised by qualified staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Community based centre, non profit. 6 weeks to school age. All meals provided, nappies supplied. Preschool program for children aged 3-5. Hours: 7.45am-5.45pm, Mon to Fri.

Central Wagga Child Care Centre Phone: 02 6921 1686 58 Evans St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: aussiekindieswagga@yahoo.com Service Description: This nationally accredited centre provides care for 44 children aged from 2-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Nutritious home cooked meals provided. Large natural outdoor environment. Hours: 8am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Charles Sturt University Riverina Children's Centre Phone: 02 6933 2665 Valder Way, Charles Sturt University NSW 2678 Mail to: P O Box 588, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: misaac@csu.edu.au Service Description: Centre provides care for 36 children aged between 0-6 years supervised by trained staff. Care is available for children whose parents work at the University, students of the University and members of the community. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 8am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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Footprints Ashmont Phone: 02 6971 2111 117 Ashmont Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 1282, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email:ashmont@footprintschildcare.com.au Service Description: Long day care,(0-6) providing a preschool program and age appropriate experiences for all children. Providing morning and afternoon tea, all nappies supplied. Hours: 6am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Footprints Lake Village Phone: 02 6926 4991 Shop 12, Lake Village Shopping Centre 39 Gregory Cresent, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 1282, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lakevillage@footprintschildcare.com.au Service Description: Long day care (0-6) providing a preschool program and age appropriate experiences for all children. Providing morning and afternoon tea, all nappies supplied. Hours: 6am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Estella Phone: 02 6933 1111 20 Avocet Drive, Estella NSW 2650 Email: est@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/estella Service Description: : Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Vacation care available for school holidays. Hours: 7.45am-5.45pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Glenfield Park Phone: 02 6931 3301 1 Yirribin Place, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: gfd@goodstart.org.auau Web:www.goodstart.org.au/centres/glenfield-park Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 7.30am-6pm Mon to Fri. CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY 2012-2013

Goodstart Early Learning Kooringal Phone: 02 6921 5631 4-6 Kenneally Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kor@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/kooringal Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 7am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Wagga Wagga Lake Albert Road Phone: 02 6922 4377 270-274 Lake Albert Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lka@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/wagga-waggalake-albert-road Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Wagga Phone: 02 6921 1705 184 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wag@childcare.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme. The service provides nappies, morning tea and lunch. Hours: 8am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Station Place Phone: 02 6921 1646 6-10 Station Place, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: stp@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au Service Description: Centre provides care for 56 children, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 7.30am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Tatton Phone: 02 6922 6566 1 Stirling Blvd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: tat@goodstart.org.au Service Description: Long day care centre, preschool program. Hours: 7am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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Hampden Bridge Child Care Centre

Wagga Wagga Early Years Learning Centre

Phone: 02 6921 2642 218 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 855, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: hbccc3@bigpond.com.au Service Description: This nationally 3 years accredited centre is a “non-profit” community organisation providing all types of care (ie occasional, emergency, long day and pre-school care) for children aged 0-5 years, supervised by quality trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 7.30am-5.30pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 0427225459, 0458467176 57 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to Email: waggawaggaearlyyearslearningcentre.co,au Service Description:Wagga‟s newest Long Day Care Centre, providing a high quality preschool program with the convenience and benefits of a long day care centre. Open 50 weeks per year, catering for children 6 weeks to school age. All meals and nappies provided. Hours: 7.30am-6pm Mon to Fri. Opening Mid 2012.

King’s Kids Early Learning Centre

Wagga Wagga TAFE Children's Centre – Gumnut Cottage

Phone: 02 6926 4275 555 Kooringal Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8577, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kkelc@kingschurch.com.au Service Description: Long Day Care Centre offering a Preschool program. Open 50 weeks per year. Kings Kids is a „not for profit‟ childcare centre catering for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 6938 1415 Gumnut Cottage, 93 Macleay St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2231, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kristie.pitt@tafensw.edu.au Service Description: Gumnut Cottage provides education and care for the children of students and the community. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon to Fri.

Puggles Children’s Services Van Phone: 02 6948 3307 Mail to: PO Box 61, Tumbarumba NSW 2653 Email: mail@tumbashire.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Provides a long day care service for children to attend an educational, safe and quality setting. The program is implemented by trained staff for children aged 6 weeks to school age. Puggles service travels to the communities of Wagga Wagga, Tarcutta and Humula. Hours: 9.45am-2.45pm.

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Town & Country Children’s Centre Phone: 02 6922 6785 RMB 1101 Kooringal Rd, Kooringal NSW 2650 Service Description: Centre providing care for 48 children aged between 2-12 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 8am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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PRE-SCHOOLS Ashmont Pre-School Centre Phone: 02 6931 1831 Cnr Blakemore & Moxham Sts, Ashmont NSW 2650 Email: ashmont.preschool@bigpond.com Service Description: A community based centre for children, not for profit. Providing a high quality preschool program with the convenience and benefits of a long day care centre. Excellence in Early Childhood Education since 1976. Open during school holidays. Fabulous playground, fully Accredited NCAC high quality welcoming, friendly and caring atmosphere. Hours: 7.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri. Closed 4 weeks over Christmas break.

Bimbi School Preschool Tolland Public School Phone: 02 6931 1263 Hawkes Pl, Tolland NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 116, Mount Austin NSW 2650 Service Description: Attached to Tolland Public School, provide development appropriate curriculum with emphasis on successful transition into the Tolland Public School environment. Hours: 9.15am-3pm Mon to Fri.

Charles Sturt University South Campus Preschool Phone: 02 6925 3723 Unit 1&2 South Campus, Hely Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 588, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lkirkpatrick@csu.edu.au Service Description: Community based nonprofitable organisation offering a preschool program for children 3-5 years. Hours: 8.45am-3.15pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 8.45am-12pm Wed.

Footprints Phone: 02 6971 2111 117 Ashmont Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 4025, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kids@footprintschildcare.com.au Service Description: Long day care, providing a preschool program and age appropriate experiences for all children. Providing morning and afternoon tea, all nappies supplied. Hours: 6am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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Forest Hill Community Preschool Phone: 02 6922 7489 Cnr Fife St & Brunskill Ave, Forest Hill NSW 2651 Mail to: PO Box 121, Forest Hill NSW 2651 Email: preskool@dragnet.com Service Description: Provides children with an enjoyable and educative preparation for entry into the school situation. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Thurs, 9am-12noon Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Estella Phone: 02 6933 1111 20 Avocet Drive, Estella NSW 2650 Email: est@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/estella Service Description: : Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Meals & nappies provided. Vacation care available for school holidays. Hours: 7.45am-5.45pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Glenfield Phone: 02 6931 3301 1 Yirribin Place, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: gfd@goodstart.org.au/centres/glenfield-park Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Nappies provided. Hours: 7.30am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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Goodstart Early Learning Kooringal

Goodstart Early Learning Tatton

Phone: 02 6921 5631 4-6 Kenneally Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kor@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/kooringal Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Meals & nappies provided. Hours: 7am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 6922 6566 1 Stirling Blvd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: tat@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/tatton Service Description: Long day care centre, preschool program. Meals & nappies provided. Hours: 7am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Wagga Wagga Lake Albert Road

Hampden Bridge Child Care Centre

Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Meals & nappies provided. Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 6921 2642 218 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 855, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: hbccc3@bigpond.com.au Service Description: This nationally 3 years accredited centre is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;non-profitâ&#x20AC;? community organisation providing all types of care (ie occasional, emergency, long day and pre-school care) for children aged 0-5 years, supervised by quality trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Hours: 7.30am-5.30pm Mon to Fri.

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Kapooka Early Childhood Centre

Phone: 02 6921 1705 184 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wag@childcare.org.au Web:

Phone: 02 6931 2722 Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Email: kecc1@bigpond.com Web: www.kapookaearlychildhoodcentre.com.au Service Description: K.E.C.C. is a non-profit community based pre-school providing high quality education and care for 3-5 year olds. It is a well equipped facility set in a shady, tranquil and relaxed rural environment just a short 7 minute drive from central Wagga. Max of 20 per group. Your child will have many opportunities to learn through play and participate in social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language experiences. Family participation is encouraged and valued. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri extended hours 8.30am-4pm.

Phone: 02 6922 4377 270-274 Lake Albert Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lka@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/wagga-wagga-lake-albert-road

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Service Description: Long day care centre providing full preschool programme. Meals & nappies provided. Hours: 8am-6pm Mon to Fri.

Goodstart Early Learning Wagga Wagga Station Place Phone: 02 6921 1646 6-10 Station Place, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: stp@goodstart.org.au Web: www.goodstart.org.au/centres/wagga-wagga-station-place

Service Description: Centre provides care for 56 children, 0-5 years supervised by trained staff. Child Care Benefit is available for eligible families. Nappies provided. Hours: 7.30am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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King’s Kids Early Learning Centre Phone: 02 6926 4275 555 Kooringal Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8577, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kkelc@kingschurch.com.au Service Description: Long day care & preschool. Open 50 weeks per year. Kings Kids is a „not for profit‟ childcare centre catering for children from 6 weeks to school age. Hours: 6.30am-6.30pm Mon to Fri.

KU Kangaroo Pre-school Phone: 02 6922 5848 11 Marloo Cres, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: ku.kangaroo@ku.com.au Service Description: Administered by KU Children's Services. KU is a community based non profit organisation and administers four preschools in Wagga Wagga. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri.

KU Kingfisher Preschool Phone: 02 6925 1650 Cnr Bolger & Mt Austin Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 7005, Mt Austin NSW 2650 Email: ku.kingfisher@ku.com.au Service Description: Administered by KU Children's Services. KU is a community based non profit organisation and administers four preschools in Wagga Wagga. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri.

KU Koala Preschool Phone: 02 6921 2669 61 Murray St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: ku.koala@ku.com.au Service Description: Administered by KU Children's Services. KU is a community based non profit organisation and administers four preschools in Wagga Wagga. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri.

St Lukes Preschool Phone: 0269 252840 Docker St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: 70 Docker St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: stlukes@bigpond.net.au Service Description: Provides children with an enjoyable and educative preparation for entry into the school situation. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri.

St Marys Rainbow Pre-School Phone: 02 6921 3968 2 George St, Nth Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: stmarysrainbow@bigpond.com Web: www.stmaryspreschoolwagga.com.au Service Description: Administered by The Anglican Parish of Wagga Wagga. The association is a community based non-profit organisation and administers two children‟s centres in Wagga Wagga. Before/After school care available to 4pm, $4 per 1/2 hour. Hours: 9am-3pm late stay to 4pm, early start from 8.30am, School term.

Uranquinty Preschool Phone: 02 6922 9787 Connorton St, Uranquinty NSW 2652 Email: uranquintypreschool@gmail.com.au Mail to: PO Box 37, Uranquinty NSW 2652 Service Description: Provides children with an enjoyable and educative preparation for entry into the school situation. Occasional care available. Hours: 9.15am-3.15pm Thurs and Fri.

KU Kookaburra Preschool Phone: 02 6925 2669 82 Coleman St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: ku.kookaburra@ku.com.au Service Description: Administered by KU Children's Services. KU is a community based non profit organisation and administers four preschools in Wagga Wagga. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri.

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS Ashmont Public School Phone: 02 6931 4944 Bardia St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: ashmont-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.ashmont-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Public School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9.10am-3.10pm Mon to Fri.

Collingullie Public School Phone: 02 6920 0165 Urana St, Collingullie NSW 2650 Email: collingull-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Public School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9.25am-3.25pm Mon to Fri.

Forest Hill Public School Phone: 02 6922 7251 Sturt Highway, Forest Hill NSW 2651 Email: foresthill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Public School, Kinder – Year 6, before and after school care. Hours: 9.10am-3pm Mon to Fri.

Kooringal Public School Phone: 02 6922 6443 Lake Albert Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kooringal-p.schools@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.kooringal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Public School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9.20am-3.20pm Mon to Fri.

Ladysmith Public School Phone: 02 6922 1524 Tywong St, Ladysmith NSW 2652 Email: ladysmith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Public School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9.15am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Lake Albert Public School Phone: 02 6922 6400 Main St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lakealbert-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Public School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9.20am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Henschke Primary School

Lutheran Primary School

Phone: 02 6925 1870 103 Fernleigh Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 7366, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: info@hp.wagga.catholic.edu.au Web: hp.wagga.catholic.edu.au Service Description: Catholic Primary School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 8.55am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 6923 8100 Tamar Drive, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lpsww@lpsww.com.au Web: www.lpsww.com.au Service Description: Kindergarten to Year 6 School offering a broad curriculum in a Christian context. Hours: 8.55am-3.20pm Mon to Fri.

Holy Trinity School

Mater Dei Primary School

Phone: 02 6931 3704 13 Bardia St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 4001, Ashmont NSW 2650 Email: info@ht.wagga.catholic.edu.au Web: www.ht.wagga.ctholic.edu.au Service Description: Catholic Primary School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9am-3.10pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 6926 2060 328 Gregadoo Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: info@mdp.wagga.catholic.edu.au Web: www.mdp.wagga.catholic.edu.au/ Service Description: Catholic Primary School, Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9am-3.30pm Mon to Fri.

Kapooka Public School Phone: 02 6931 2703 Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.kapooka-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Comprehensive public school education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Special provision for children of Defence personnel. Hours: 9.08am-3pm Mon to Fri.

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Mt Austin Public School Phone: 02 6925 2481 Bourke St, Mount Austin NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 7369, Mount Austin, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: Mtaustin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.mtaustin-p.school@nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Mt Austin‟s motto is “Learning for Life”. The school provides a caring and supportive education environment for K-6 students. The P & C meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. The school has a full time Aboriginal Education Assistant. Hours: 9.10am-3.05pm Mon to Fri.

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North Wagga Public School

Tolland Public School

Phone: 02 6921 3533 Hampden Avenue, North Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 40, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: northwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.northwagga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Public School, Kinder–Year 6. Hours: 8.45am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 6931 1263 Hawkes Place, Tolland NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 116, Mount Austin NSW 2650 Email: tolland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.tolland-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Brick construction, fully a/c and heated. School well resourced with approximately 325 students. Set in spacious grounds.The school operates a playgroup, new mothers group and can arrange home visits. Please call for more information. Hours: 9.15am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Phone: 02 6922 6900 Lake Albert Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8155, Kooringal NSW 2650 Email: info@shk.wagga.catholic.edu.au Web: www.shk.wagga.catholic.edu.au Service Description: Primary School Hours: 9am-3.30pm Mon to Fri.

South Wagga Public School Phone: 02 6921 2947 Edward St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2005, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: sthwagga-p.schools@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.sthwagga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Public School. South Wagga P&C Association meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 7.30pm. Hours: 9.10am-3.10pm Mon to Fri.

St Josephs Primary School Phone: 02 6921 5733 Cnr Johnston and Tarcutta Sts, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: info@sjw.wagga.catholic.edu.au Service Description: Primary School Hours: 9am-3.10pm Mon to Fri.

Sturt Public School Phone: 02 6922 5087 White Ave, Kooringal NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8517, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: sturt-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.sturt-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Kindergarten to Year 6 Public School, where children can experience happiness and success, both educationally and socially. Hours: 9.15am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Tarcutta Primary School

Tolland School Preschool Phone: 02 6931 1263 Hawkes Pl, Tolland NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 116, Mount Austin NSW 2650 Service Description: Provide development appropriate curriculum with emphasis on successful transition into the Tolland Public School environment. Hours: 9.15am-3pm Mon to Fri and one half day.

Turvey Park Public School Phone: 02 6925 2589 31 Halloran St, Turvey Park NSW 2650 Email: turveypark-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.turveypark-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Public School, Kinder–Year 6. Hours: 8.55am-3.25pm Mon to Fri.

Uranquinty Public School Phone: 02 6922 9619 Pearson St, Uranquinty NSW 2652 Email: uranquinty-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Public School, Kinder–Year 6. Hours: 9.30am-3.30pm Mon to Fri.

Wagga Wagga Christian College Phone: 02 6923 8888 401 Kooringal Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: Locked Bag 7, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wwcc@waggachristian.nsw.edu.au Web: www.waggachristian.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Wagga Wagga Christian College is an inter-denominational Christian School for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Hours: 8.50am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Phone: 02 69287191 Centenary Ave, Tarcutta NSW 2652 Mail to: PO Box 25, Tarcutta NSW 2652 Email: tarcutta-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: Public School Kinder – Year 6. Hours: 9am-3.30pm Mon to Fri.

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Wagga Wagga Public School Phone: 02 6921 3398 Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: waggawagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.waggawagga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Service Description: Public School Kinderâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Year 6. Before & after school care, Vacation care. Hours: 9.15am-3.15pm Mon to Fri.

Willans Hill School Phone: 02 6925 1076 Lord Baden Powell Drive, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 7368, Mt Austin NSW 2650 Email: willanshil-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.willanshil-s.schools.nsw.edu Service Description: New South Wales Department of School Education facility providing specialist educational services for students with intellectual disability. Focus is on individualised educational programs. Hours: 8.30am-4pm Mon to Fri.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT/SERVICES Anglicare Canberra & Goulburn (Western AreaWagga Wagga) Phone: 02 6937 1555 St Johns Anglican Church Bldg, 1 Church St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5846, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: brad.addison@anglicare.org.au Service Description: Community based agency providing a variety of welfare services including Out of Home Care Program, Step Up Program, Post Release Support Program and Ashmont Community Resource Centre. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Australian Breastfeeding Association Phone: 02 6258 8928 Mail to: 134 Docker St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: kerynfoley@optusnet.com.au Web: www.breastfeeding.asn.au Service Description: Australian Breastfeeding Association is a voluntary organisation to inform and support women who wish to breastfeed. Trained counsellors are available by phone or at meetings to offer a range of suggestions on a mother-to-mother basis. All contacts are confidential and mothers are supported in their decision to feed and/or wean their children as appropriate to their individual family situation. We have available breast pump hire, mothering items, lambskins, baby slings. 7 Day Helpline.

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Ageing, Disability and Homecare, Department of Human Services NSW Wagga Wagga-Community Service team Phone: 02 6937 9600 Level 3,76 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 671, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Services include: Case management, service co-ordination, information & referral, assessment, behaviour intervention, assistance with disability related issues, assistance with seating & positioning, communication programmes, living skills instruction & support, assistance with eating & drinking problems, counselling, family support, case work consultations, referrals to funded programs. Anyone can refer to the service with consent of a person with a disability over 16 or parent of a child under 16 years. Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri.

Brighter Futures Phone: 02 6933 9700 57 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2040, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: halheadk@missionaustralia.com.au Web: www.missionaustralia.com.au Service Description: Community Services have funded Mission Australia to facilitate the Brighter Futures Program in the Riverina Murray NSW. Mission Australia is the lead agency in the Riverina Murray to provide Case Management to families. Mission Australia will case manage as well as broker to Community Partners in each area to assist with home visiting, parenting programs and quality child services. Aims of the program: Promote healthy development in children; Promote strong, functional and well-supported families; Reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect in participating families. Eligible for families expecting children or with children up to 9 years of age, families with vulnerabilities. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

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Centacare Phone: 02 6923 3888 203 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.centacarewagga.org.au Service Description: Individual, couple and family counselling; relationship education, pre-marriage education and grief and loss programs. Mediation, and other support services for separating families. A School Liaison and Family support to all Catholic Schools. Post separation cooperative parenting program. Support services for rural isolated families. Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Defence Community Organisation Phone: 02 6931 0011 Suite 104 First Floor, 76 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.defence.gov.au/dco Service Description: To provide information and support to defence personnel and their families. Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Family Link Care & Support Services Inc Phone: 02 6925 2155 106 Urana St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 7379, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: famlink@bigpond.net.au Service Description: Provides a range of services to people who are frail with age, children and young people who have a disability and their carers. Services are varied, and are intended to meet the individual needs of people. Types of services available include: Individual support packages, Respite, Personal Care, Ageing parent carers respite, Peer Support/Holiday programs, Brokerage, Centre based respite, In home respite and home help, Accommodation Support. We Need You! Can you spare a couple of hours once or twice a month? Help us help others by volunteering some time to make a difference in the lives of people in your community.

Home School Liaison Program Phone: 02 6937 3896 Level 2, 76 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.det.nsw.edu.au Service Description: The Home School Liaison Program is a program within the Department of Education and Training which monitors and supports the attendance of students at school between the ages of 6 and 17 years as required by law. The Home School Liaison Officer works in a supportive and non-coercive manner with children, families and schools to achieve this outcome. The Student Welfare Consultant oversees the Home Liaison Program and intervenes with most serious cases of non-attendance. Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon to Fri. CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY 2012-2013

Kurrajong Early Intervention Service Phone: 02 6926 2466 2 Grampian Pl, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8576, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: keis@kurrajongwaratah.org.au Web: www.kurrajongwaratah.org.au Service Description: The Early Intervention Service provides educational and therapy services for children with a disability or an overall delay in two, or more areas of their development. Kurrajong Early Intervention Service has Educators, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Family Support Workers who work together in a trans-disciplinary team. This service provides both centre based and home programs for children aged from birth to school age. Tumut Service-23 Richmond St; Phone: 02 69476295; Email:tumutei@kurrajongwaratah.org.au Temora Service-31 Redmond St; Phone: 02 69774407; Email:temoraei@kurrajongwaratah.org.au Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri.

KU Inclusion Support Agency Phone: 0417 269 744 Mail to: PO Box 8515, Kooringal NSW 2650 Email: sorayaa_kuisansw@bigpond.com Service Description: The Inclusion Support Program supports eligible child care services to create high quality care environments that are inclusive of all children, including those with additional needs. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Mission Australia Community Services Phone: 02 6933 9700 57 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2040, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.missionaustralia.com.au Service Description: Support for young people 1317 years and family counselling for parents where there is homelessness or risk of homelessness involved. Free financial counselling and problem gambling counselling available. Career advice and education training options for young people 15-19 years. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

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Northcott Disability Services Phone: 02 6921 1996 124 Peter St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wagga@northcott.com.au Web: www.northcott.com.au Service Description: Provide support and information to children, and young adults with physical disabilities and their families. Support includes home visits, phone contact, counselling, support groups, advocacy and respite. Northcott's respite cottage (5 Dunlop Pl) enables respite to be provided to children and young adults with physical disabilities during weekends and school holiday programs. The cottage is also available for emergency respite in some instances. Regular clinics are held in the area including orthotic/seating and computer assistive technology. Equipment loan and information is available. Centre Based Respite House at Budanwang Place, Tatton for 6-65yrs and intellectual disability, open 48 weeks a year, 7 days a week, 24hrs a day. Must be a DADHC client. YPIRAC Young people in residential care. Teen and after school vacation care program. Hours of operation 3pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm, Mon to Fri weekly and a 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm in school holidays for children aged 12-18years. Community Participation Program running in Cootamundra. Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Mon to Fri.

Wagga Wagga Family Support Services Inc Phone: 02 6921 7544 190 Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2154, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wwfss@dragnet.com.au Service Description: Provides support to families to develop skills in child rearing and family relationships, financial counselling; advocacy service. Counselling and financial support for problem gamblers. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri. .

Wagga Wagga Multiple Birth Association Mail to: PO Box 5344, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wwmba@hotmail.com Web: www.amba.org.au Service Description: Monthly meeting held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm at members homes. Provide support and contact for parents of twins, triplets etc. Bi-monthly newsletter, playgroup and library. Social functions eg morning teas, weekend activities, night functions.

The Children's Contact Service - Wagga Phone: 02 6921 8844 55A Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: The Children's Contact Service promotes safe and positive contact arrangements for children whose parents are separated. Services provided are: planning, negotiation and setting up of contact arrangements with the assistance of an independent third party. Change over to enable the child to be transferred smoothly from one parent to the other. Supervised contact visits to enable child and visiting parent to enjoy quality time together. Hours: Admin - 9am to 5pm - Mon, Wed & Fri, Changeovers & visits Fri, Sat & Sun.

Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 02 6922 9787 Uranquinty Centre, Connorton St, Uranquinty NSW 2652 Mail to: PO Box 41, Uranquinty NSW 2652 Service Description: Kids of the Uniting Church of Australia meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm for 5-10 year olds. Uranquinty Preschool operates at the centre on Thu & Fri for 3-5 year olds. Hours: 10am-12 noon, Tue: Playgroup.

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CRISIS SERVICES Lifeline Mountains to Murray Phone: 13 11 14 Mail to: PO Box 16, Albury NSW 2640 Email: vissell@bigpond.net.au Service Description: Provides a free, anonymous, confidential 24 hour telephone counselling service. Hours: 24 hour counselling service, 9am-5pm Mon to Fri Office hours.

Linden Place Phone: 02 6921 4441 195 Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2239, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: lindenplace@optusnet.com.au Service Description: No cost - provides counselling to victims, counselling of non-offending parents and family members, sexual assault counselling, accompany clients to medical appointments if needed, run group therapy sessions and assisting clients with court issues. Hours: 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri.

Wagga Women & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge Phone: 6921 8211 Mail to: PO Box 5577, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 E-Mail:wwwcr@westnet.com.au Service Description: Short term crisis accommodation for single women and women with children who are escaping domestic violence, and who are homeless and or in need of support. The refuge provides information, support, practical and emotional and advocacy for women and children. The refuge also provides support groups for women and children and outreach programs. Hours: 24 hour service.

Sisters Housing Enterprises Phone: 02 6921 6793 Fax: 02 6921 7126 51 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Medium term supported accommodation and generalist counselling for women and women with children escaping domestic violence, abuse or disadvantaged. SHE also addresses womenâ&#x20AC;&#x;s issues through community development and education Hours: 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri.

Verity House-Mission Australia Youth Crisis Accommodation Phone: 02 6921 4436 59 Thorne Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2040, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 E-Mail:manningh@missionaustralia.com.au Web:www.missionaustralia.com.au Service Description: Crisis accommodation service for young people 15-17 years, provides service to young people and their families, who may be experiencing difficulties. Hours: 24 hour service, 7 days a week.

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HEALTH SERVICES Access Line - Greater Murray Health Service

Central Hearing Care

Phone: 1800 800 944 Service Description: 24 hour hotline which answers enquiries about mental health, suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, drug and alcohol issues. The professional team has the expertise and backup service to make assessments, refer people to speciality services as well as providing information about health issues. Hours: 24 hour hotline.

Phone: 02 6925 2615 Mail to: 28 Sunshine Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: hearcare@centralhearingcare.com.au Web: www.centralhearingcare.com.au Service Description: Performs hearing tests and fits hearing aids. Home appointments available if required. Batteries, service repair of all hearing aids. Custom made earplugs for noise protection. Hours: By appointment.

Australian Hearing

Child and Family Health

Phone: 02 6922 2300 Level 2, 2 O'Reilly Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 1203, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.hearing.com.au Service Description: Commonwealth funded organisation providing hearing assessment, hearing aid fitting and repairs and sale of accessories. Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT) Riverina Satellite Class Phone: 02 6922 5167 Sacred Heart School, Lake Albert Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.aspect.org.au Service Description: Designed to educate and meet the needs of children on the Autistic Spectrum from Kinder to Year 6. Hours: 9am-3pm Mon to Fri.

Better Hearing Australia (Wagga Wagga) Inc Phone: 02 6925 2002 Rear, 12 Docker Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5156, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: bhawagga@optusnet.com.au Web: www.betterhearing.org.au Service Description: Provides support and guidance for all aspects of hearing impairment, including lip reading classes and basic sign language. Hours: Mon 10am-1pm, Wed 9am-12pm. Other times by appointment only.

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Phone: 02 6938 6411 Community Health, Docker Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Families with children 0-5 years. A team of specialist nurses who provides families with information, guidance and support on issues such as: maternal health and wellbeing; child health and development; development screenings of children at: first visit, 6-8 weeks, 6-8 months, 18 months, 2.5-3.5 years, 4-5 years. Parenting, immunisation, lactation/breast feeding/nutrition, links with other agencies.

Community Mental Health Services Phone: 02 6923 5700 2 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x;Reilly Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Wagga Wagga Community Mental Health Services provide a wide range of community based services free of charge with an emphasis on health promotion, prevention and early intervention. Information pamphlets and general advice are available for a range of health issues. Education & support groups are also frequently run throughout the year. All services are performed confidentially, when not bound by legislative requirements, also Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Hours: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm, Mon-Fri.

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Dental Health Services Phone: 1800 450 046 Docker Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.gmahs.health.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Dental Health Services provides emergency dental care, advice and treatment for adults and children. Children only need a Medicare card, adults must have a Pension or Health Care card. Hours: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm Mon-Fri.

Diabetes Australia Wagga Wagga Branch Phone: 02 6921 4567 (BH) Piercy Place, Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8162, Kooringal, NSW 2650 Email: brian@favs.com.au Service Description: Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month 7.30pm.

Family Care Cottage Phone: 02 6931 4258 54 Yentoo Drive, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Day stay for parents and children 0-5 years. Assists with parenting/emotional issues including post natal depression, access to counselling, sleeping behaviour issues in children, and parental emotional needs. Hours: By appointment.

Immunisation Clinics Phone: 02 6926 9302 Senior Citizens Centre, Tarcutta Street (Day), Wagga Wagga Civic Centre (Evening). Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Wagga Wagga City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x;s Free Immunisation Clinics. Children can be vaccinated against Poliomyelitis, Whooping Cough, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Meningococcal Type C, Haemophilus Type B and Hepatitis B. Pneumococcal (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children only). Hours: 9.30am-10.45am Wed, 5.30pm-7.00pm Thursday, Clinics are held twice per month. (See page 32)

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Kristin Dore & Associates Speech Pathology Services Phone: 02 6921 4179 77 Best Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Speech pathology assessment, treatment and diagnosis of communication problems. Areas include: articulation, language learning, spelling, reading, stuttering, voice, autism. Programs provided for home, school and preschool. Hours: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri.

Marilyn Davidson Physiotherapy Phone: 02 6921 7149 77 Best Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Paediatric physiotherapy for all muscular, skeletal and neuromotor disorders.

Medicare Phone: 132 011 46-50 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 1001, Tuggeranong DC ACT 2901 Email: hic.info@hic.gov.au Web: www.hic.gov.au Service Description: Medicare claims, Medicare cards, Medicare tax statement, Medicare smartcard, Family assistance Office, claims, Indigenous health services, well and good magazine, pharmaceutical benefits scheme, Australian Childhood Immunisation Register, Australian organ donor register. Hours: 9am-4.30pm Mon to Fri, Sat 9am-12.30pm.

Murrumbidgee Life Education Centre Phone: 0418869593 Service Description: Murrumbidgee Life Education centre operates as a mobile classroom for primary schools. The program highlights drug awareness in a positive way. Contact the secretary for details.

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Occupational Therapy, Wagga Base Hospital

Shelley Brennan Paediatric Speech Pathology

Phone: 02 6938 6331 Docker Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Occupational Therapist provides service to individuals or groups whose ability to cope with activities of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the ageing process, physical injury or illness & psychological or social disability. Treatment may include: training in self care eg eating, bathing, dressing, home modification, home management skills, sensory & motor retraining, awareness of sensory skills, hand therapy, adapting equipment & designing special aids, splinting, training in the use of artificial aids. Treatment is provided individually and in group sessions. Hours: 8.30am-5 pm, Mon-Fri.

Phone: 0418 284 942 Suite 2-4, 56-60 Baylis St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: sbrennan@dragnet.com.au Service Description: Paediatric speech pathology assessment and treatment offers services for families of children with communication and feeding difficulties. Hours: 9am-5pm Tues-Fri.

Pregnancy Care & Education Centre Phone: 02 6938 6425 Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Lewis House Docker Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Antenatal clinic and Midwives clinic. Childbirth Education Classes. Booking-in for Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Maternity Ward. A Mobile Community Midwife. An adolescent pregnancy support Midwife. A drop-in centre for education, care and support during pregnancy. Postnatal Clinic. Early Discharge Program. Hours: By Appointment.

Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation Phone: 02 6923 5200 14 Trail St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Health education, counselling service, information and pamphlet service, drug and alcohol support and referral service. Medical and dental clinics, social and emotional wellbeing, family health, eye and ear health, youth support, Paediatrician, Dietician and Podiatry. Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Royal Far West Children's Health Scheme Phone: 02 8966 8500 Email: admin@royalfarwest.org.au Service Description: To raise money to aid children in outlying areas in need of medical treatment. A hostel is provided in Sydney for parents accompanying their child. Families access by appointment. Hours: By appointment. CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY 2012-2013

The Cancer Council NSW, South West Region Phone: 02 6921 7760 1/37 Thompson Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 1164, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: info.southwest@nswcc.org.au Web: www.cancercouncil.com.au Service Description: Provides information on cancer for members of the general community and also community education and health promotion activities. Provides information and support services for health professionals. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

The Spastic Centre, Rural Therapy Services, Wagga Wagga Phone: 02 6921 9743 The Spastic Centre, 38 Murray Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5152, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: nhaining@tscnsw.org.au Service Description: The Spastic Centre Rural Therapy Services Team is now based in Wagga Wagga, providing therapy services for children aged 6-18 years with a disability who have significant and complex needs. Also accepts children under the age of 5 years if they have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Hours: 8.30am-5.00pm Mon-Fri.

Wagga GP After Hours Service Ltd Phone: 02 6931 0900 Piercy Place, 1/185 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5663, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: After hours GP Service. For urgent medical treatment. GP on call for home visits. Hours: 6pm-9pm Mon to Fri, 4.30pm-8.30pm Sat, 8.30am-12.30pm & 4.30pm-8.30pm Sun & Public holidays.

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Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Phone: 02 6938 6666 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Public Hospital, 24 hour accident and Emergency Dept.

Wagga Wagga Cancer Care & Support Group Phone: 02 6926 5803 Senior Citizen Centre, Tarcutta Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: 15 Jacaranda Dr, Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: john_dent15@hotmail.com Service Description: An informative and supportive group for people with cancer and their carers in a friendly & confidential environment. nd Hours: Every 2 Thurs 2pm to 5.30pm.

Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre Phone: 1800 450 046 Docker Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.gmahs.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Wagga Wagga Community Health Services provide a wide range of community based services free of charge with an emphasis on health promotion, prevention and early intervention. Some services have waiting lists. All services are performed confidentially, when not bound by legislative requirements. Services for children include: Asthma education Audiometry (hearing Tests) Child and Family Health-Early Childhood Clinics Counselling Dental Clinic Diabetes Education Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Therapy Speech Pathology (Birth to 8 years) Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri.

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Wagga Wagga Diabetes Education Services Phone: 02 38 6411 Community Health Centre, Docker Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Children and Adolescents Services Diabetes Mellitus: clients are case managed individually with a team including Diabetes Education Nurse, Dietician, local Paediatrician and visiting Paediatric Endocrinologists from The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x;s Hospital Sydney. Adult Services Type 1 Diabetes : are offered individual appointments with a Diabetes educator and dietician. Adult Services Type 2 Diabetes: individual appointments for people who require individual assessments. As well as group education sessions for people newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Adult Services Gestational Diabetes: individual and group appointments. Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Wagga Wagga Community Network of the Asthma Foundation of NSW Phone: 02 6921 4174 Fax: 02 6921 4174 34 Johnston St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.asthmansw.org.au Service Description: Asthma support group & information, sharing on problems in daily living, equipment, latest research into asthma, services available for asthmatics. Peer counselling for people with asthma. Hold Asthma information sessions. DO NOT HIRE or REPAIR nebulisers - this is now done at most pharmacies - they can identify pharmacies that have trained technicians. Peak flow monitoring at Asthma Centre in Wagga. Hours: on call.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre Phone: 02 6921 3333 92 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 351, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wwhc@waggawomen.org.au Service Description: Non-government organisation funded by the Health Department. Offers a range of services and counselling to women of all ages and backgrounds, counselling, stress management and relaxation, pregnancy testing and counselling, support for women in crisis, drop in centre, information on a wide range of physical and emotional health issues, including reproductive health, printed information and resources, access to information from the internet, feminist library and current journals, baby changing and feeding facilities, advocacy, visiting practitioners. GROUPS: Centre workers run groups in response to requests but are dependent on available resources. Support groups are also offered, as required. Hours: 9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs.

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Clinic Phone: 02 6938 6511 69 Brookong Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 159, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Services provided: Pap smears, breast checks, contraceptive advice, pregnancy tests, menstrual problems, menopause problems, sexual problems. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon, Tues & Fri.

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PLACES OF INTEREST/ACTIVITIES Art Gallery Wagga Wagga City Council’s Art Gallery Phone: 02 6926 9660 Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: gallery@wagga.nsw.gov.au Web: www.waggaartgallery.org Service Description: The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery encompasses a vibrant program of exhibitions, activities, artist-run workshops, publications and public programs held across both the Art Gallery and the National Art Glass Gallery. As well as regular activities such as Active Art and the Outreach Mural Program, the focus of our children‟s exhibition program is to be fun and to enlighten the lives of the children of Wagga Wagga of all ages. Hours: 10am-5pm Tues-Sat, 12pm-4pm Sun and Public Holidays.

Children's Theatre Riverina Theatre Company Phone: 02 6931 9466 Mail to: PO Box 344, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: admin@riverinatheatrecompany.com.au Web: www.riverinatheatrecompany.com.au Service Description: A variety of theatrical productions each year in a range of venues. Hours: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri.

The Children’s Theatre Workshop Phone: 02 6921 4678 Mail to: 4 Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Theatre arts programme designed to develop verbal communication skills, confidence and self esteem. Hours: On application.

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Wagga Wagga City Council’s Civic Theatre Phone: 02 6926 9688 Burns Way, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au Web: www.civictheatre.com.au Service Description: The Civic Theatre offers a season aimed at children and their families. This will give the community access to some of the best children‟s theatre available in Australia. Hours: On application.

Gardens Botanic Gardens Discovery Centre Phone: 02 6925 4065 Macleay Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Information and Discovery Centre runs programmes for all ages. Discover the secret life of plants, animals and insects. Guides are available for school tours. There is plenty of space for free play. Electric barbecue facilities are available adjacent to the Music Bowl. Children love to visit the playground and the Animal Park, which includes a Pet Kingdom allowing personal contact with native and exotic animals. It's free. Miniature trains run on the first and third Sunday of each month and feature an authentic station and booking office (Be sure to wear closed in shoes)

Botanic Gardens and Zoo Macleay St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Interpretation centre runs educational and discovery programmes, electric BBQs in several locations, public toilets including baby change facilities, play equipment for all ages, kiosk & restaurant, extensive ornamental gardens including Shakespearian garden, Chinese garden and pagoda, cactus and succulent garden, native gardens, tree chapel (available for weddings & services). Model trains run by Wagga Wagga Society of Model Engineers run on 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. Excellent zoo containing both native and exotic birds and animals.

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Victory Memorial Gardens

NSW Sport And Recreation

Baylis St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Enjoy strolling through the picturesque gardens and enjoy a picnic on the banks of Wollundry lagoon, a lovely spot for children to feed the ducks and use the playground.

Phone: 02 6928 4300 Fax: 02 6928 4384 Mail to: 1980 Sturt Highway, Borambola, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au Service Description: Meets physical, sporting & recreational needs of most groups in the community. Service provides: promotion of physical & mental well being through the provision of sporting & recreational facilities & programs, assist & support sporting & recreational services to develop maximum participation, help develop & maintain present & future plans for the efficient development of policies, facilities & programs, main avenue of state financial assistance to groups in area of sport & recreation. Borambola Sport & Recreation Centre, residential programs for groups of up to 120 participants. Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.

Leisure / Sporting Airborne Gymnastics Phone: 02 6925 9550 Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 757, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: airbornegym@optusnet.com.au Web: www.airbornegymnastics.com.au Service Description: Airborne Gymnastics provides quality programmes in the heart of Wagga Wagga for children 2 years plus including school programs. Runs on school terms, holiday programs on application. Offers coaching for recreational and competitive gymnastics. Also sport acrobatics and trampolining. Birthday parties. Hours: Mon-Sun.

Bicycle Wagga Wagga Phone: 02 6926 4228 Mail to: PO Box 5789, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.bww.org.au Service Description: BWW aims to promote the interests of all cyclists in Wagga Wagga. Social road and mountain bike rides are generally held each Wed, Sat and Sun. Weekend tours and Audax rides are also organised. Hours: See Riverina Leader Sport for weekly updates.

Guides NSW Farrer Division Phone: 02 6933 1406 Mail to: 7 Avocet Drive, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Be part of the largest organisation for girls and women in the world. Our mission statement is â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Helping Girls and Young Women grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community membersâ&#x20AC;&#x;. Leaders, unit helpers, support group.. join for fun, friendships, outdoor activities, craft, cooking and a really great time. The girls meet weekly at Turvey Park and Kooringal Guide Halls.

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Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre Phone: 02 6937 3737 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.oasiswaggawagga.com.au Service Description: Wagga Wagga Aquatic Centre is a world class facility and more than just a swimming pool. Located in the Bolton Park complex, next to the CBD, it offers features unique to Australia including; The Wave Ball creating wave rides, two toddler pools with interactive water features, a hydrotherapy pool with easy access, 25m x 25m multi-purpose pool for participation classes, an outdoor 50m x10 lane pool, and a diving pool. Hours: 6.30am-9pm Mon to Fri, 8.30am-6pm Sat & Sun, Public Holidays 9am-5pm times may be subject to change.

Riding For The Disabled Association NSW Wagga Centre Phone: 02 6922 3550 Finchley Centre, 321 Plumpton Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: waggawagga@rdnsw.org.au Service Description: Therapeutic horse riding & driving for persons with any disability. Service provides qualified instructors to teach & assist people with disabilities to ride and/or drive horses. No restriction placed on the type of disability. The consumer must be assessed by the Chief Instructor for needs arising from disability & must have a certificate from General Practitioner stating that the client may participate. Groups meets Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 4pm at Finchley Centre, Plumpton Road, Wagga Wagga. Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm.

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St Andrew's Kid Club Phone: 02 6921 2317 St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hall, Cross St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Kid's Club is a Spiritual & Recreational Club for Primary age children, during School Term only. Hours: 6pm-8pm Fri.

Swimsafe (Learn to Swim) Program Phone: 02 6928 4300 Fax: 02 6928 4384 1980 Sturt Highway, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: NSW Sport and Recreation, Riverina Region conducts Pre School Age, School Age, and Adult Learn to Swim Classes from November to February of each year. Classes are conducted extensively throughout the Region at over 50 pools. The aim of Swim Safe is to increase safety and enjoyment of the water through activities which will develop:- water confidence, water safety, swimming skills and survival skills. Lessons are available for persons aged 18 months or over.

The Downside Bush Dance Phone: 02 6925 4800 Downside Hall, Coolamon Rd, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Bush dance held in the Downside Hall 8km along the Coolamon road featuring "The Tin Shed Rattlers." The Tin Shed Rattlers have been conducting a family bush dance at the hall the 1st Sat night of the month (except Jan) for 37 years. Features Scottish, Irish, American, and Australian jigs, reels, polkas. Hours: 1st Sat of each month (except Jan) 8pm12am, doors open at 7pm.

The Handstand Factory Phone: 02 6921 9330 39 Copland Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 8642, Kooringal NSW 2650 Email: thehandstandfactory@bigpond.com Service Description: Gymnastic & Circus training in a non-competitive environment. Also includes trampoline, acrobatics, tumbling. The Handstand Factory also provides recreational holiday program, school sport and PDHPE programs. Hours: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Mon to Sat.

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Wagga and Bidgee District Pony Club Phone: 02 6931 2228 Mail to: PO Box 5787, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: To encourage young people to learn to ride and to enjoy all approved kinds of sports connected with horses and riding. Hours: Rallies are held on the 1st and 3rd Sun of each month.

Wagga Wagga and District Cricket Association Phone: 02 6921 5595 Mail to: PO Box 916, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.waggacricket.com Service Description: The WWDCA runs a junior competition on Saturday mornings for U13, U14, U15 & U16 age divisions and a senior competition on Saturday afternoons for five grades.

Wagga Wagga Athletics and Little Athletics Club Phone: 02 69233 1382 Service Description: Meet at Jubilee Oval, Red Hill Rd, Wagga Wagga, Athletics Club. Hours: Thurs 5pm-7.30pm.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Phone: 02 6921 2343 Mail to: PO Box 5427, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.waggacyclingclub.com Service Description: To promote safe cycling with a particular interest in road and track bicycle racing with a major emphasis on family involvement with all facets of the club. We cater for 5 year olds to veterans, riding at all levels from club riders to Australian representatives. The club provides coaching and club bikes are available. The club organises many social events during the year catering for riders as well as families. Club News: Weekly article in the sporting pages of the Riverina Leader newspaper.

Wagga Wagga Police and Community Youth Club Phone: 02 6921 5873 Fax: 02 6921 5873 228 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.pcycnsw.org/wagga Service Description: Provides sporting, cultural and crime prevention programs to the youth and adult population of Wagga Wagga. Offers basic selfdefense, weight training, karate, basketball, boxing, dance parties, band nights and other activities. Have After School Care and Vacation Care Centre. Police provide programs aimed at assisting troubled youth and trouble spots in Wagga Wagga. Hours: Mon to Fri varying hours dependent upon services offered.

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Wagga Wagga Softball Association Inc

Wagga Wagga Trail Horse Riders Inc.

French Fields, Walteela Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: waggawagga.soft.net.au Service Description: Wagga Wagga Softball caters for all ages from 6 to 60. We currently run 2 competitions: * Junior, Senior, Saturday mornings: 8.45 am 11.15am * Girls - T/Ball through to Junior A Grade * Softball Boys - T/Ball through to Junior Boys * Softball Saturday afternoons: 11.30am - 7pm * Senior Females - ABC & D Grades The Wagga Wagga Softball Association currently has 5 clubs involved. Information regarding each of these clubs can be obtained through our contacts.

Phone: 02 6926 4463 Mail to: PO Box 1342, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Day, weekend and holiday rides in local properties and mountains. A fun and enjoyable way for horse riders and also their nonriding family to share knowledge of horses and preserve the bush. Hours: 2nd Thurs of the month at 8pm (the Rules Club, Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga).

Wagga Wagga Swimming & Lifesaving Club Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.waggaswimming.com Service Description: Currently we have more than 200 swimmers with our squads ranging from Junior Development, Senior Development, Townhouse Open Performance and our Disability squad. During the summer season we hold fortnightly Club nights where swimmers have an opportunity to attempt longer distances and practise events without the pressure of competition. Hours: 6.30am-9pm, hours of the Oasis.

Weirs Willow Park Riding School Phone: 02 6922 7234 Mail to: PO Box 633, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Horsemanship classes are held during the school holidays. All rides are supervised. Trail rides weekends. Lessons during the week. All day and weekend rides. Hours: Please call for more information.

Wagga Wagga Tennis Association Phone: 02 6921 2973 Fax: 02 6921 6828 Bolton Park, Edward St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Web: www.tennisnsw.com.au Service Description: The Wagga Wagga Tennis Association is a community sporting body that coordinates the activities at the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre. The committee is manned by volunteers who help run tennis competitions and tournaments in Wagga Wagga and look after the main complex at Bolton Park. Major yearly events are:- Riverina Open Championships every October Long Weekend, Open Veterans Tournament, (1st weekend of May) Riverina Junior Open in April. Coaching facilities available, children & adults catered for. Hours: 9am-7pm Mon to Sun.

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Library Toy Library Wagga Wagga Inc. Phone: 02 6971 9722 Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 2549, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Toys, equipment, games and teaching aids are all available from the Toy Library to help individuals, community groups, families and schools. Hours: 10am-1pm Sat, 3.30pm-6.30pm 1st Thurs of the month.

Wagga Wagga City Library Phone: 02 6926 9700 Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr. Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 5186, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au Web: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/library Service Description: Wagga Wagga City Library has a dedicated children‟s section and programs including Storytime, Toddlertime and School holiday programs. Public library services include access to the Internet, Online Databases, Newspapers, Inter library loans, Microfilm\microfiche facilities, black and white\colour photocopying, word processing, printing, fax, deliveries to nursing homes and retirement villages. Available for loan CDs, DVDs, videos, fiction books, non fiction books magazines, books on CD, books on tape, CD roms, large print books. Hours: 11am-7pm Mon, 10am-7pm Tues to Fri, 10am-5pm Sat.

Museum Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens site Phone: 02 6925 2934 Lord Baden Powell Dr, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au Web: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum Service Description: Highlights the people, places and events that give Wagga Wagga its unique character. Home of changing exhibitions, Kidzone discovery space and the Wagga Wagga Sporting Hall of Fame. Hours: 10am-5pm Tues to Sat, 12noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mondays.

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Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers Phone: 02 6926 9655 Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: museum@wagga.gov.au Web: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum Service Description: This majestic building is situated at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre and hosts touring exhibitions and special events. Hours: 10am-5pm Tues to Sat, 12pm–4pm Sun. Closed Mondays.

Playgroups Description: Playgroups are set up & run by parents and carers. In playgroup, parents and carers stay and play with their children and also help them to play with other children. At playgroups, children choose from a range of activities set up by the parents and carers.

Church of Christ – Chat & Play Phone: 02 6926 4237 Cnr Fernleigh Rd & Heath Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Community church, youth groups, playgroup. Hours: 10am-12noon Wed.

Collingullie Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 Uniting Church Hall, MacDonnell St, Collingullie NSW 2652 Hours: 10am-12noon Fri.

Glenfield Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 Glenfield Community Centre, 1 Tanda Place, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 10am Mon, 10am Thurs.

Kapooka Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 Kapooka Community Centre, 50 Sturt Avenue, Kapooka NSW 2661 Email: Kapooka.playgroup@yahoo.com.au Hours: 9.30am–12pm Wednesday.

Lake Albert Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 Playgroup Centre, Cnr Hume & Forrest Streets, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 10am Tues, Thurs & Fri.

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Tiny Tots Playgroup

Phone: 1800 171 882 RAAF Base Hall, William Place, Forest Hill NSW 2651 Hours: 10am Tues & Thurs.

Phone: 02 6921 2317 St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hall, Cross St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Mail to: St Andrews Presbyterian Church, PO Box 251, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 10am-12pm Tues during school terms.

Riverina Murray Playscheme Phone: 02-69719477 The Riverina Murray Playscheme run by Save the Children and proudly funded by Wagga Wagga City Council provides free mobile supported playgroup sessions in community based venues for families and caregivers of young children living in the rural villages of Collingullie, Galore, Humula, Ladysmith and Tarcutta. For more information contact Save the Children for dates & times. Hours: 10am–12

Save the Children – Supported Playgroup Phone: 0406 730 250 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Service Description: Save the Children run supported playgroups in various locations in Ashmont. Playgroups are free and a snack is provided for the children. For details contact Judi Brown. Hours: 10am–12 noon Tues.

Tolland Tots Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 Tolland Community Centre, 41 Bruce Street , Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 10am–12 noon Fri.

Uranquinty Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 Uranquinty Community Centre, 80 Connorton St, Uranquinty NSW 2652 Hours: 10am–12 noon Tues.

Wagga Wagga Uniting Church Playgroup Phone: 69214275 224 Tarcutta Street,(opposite Police Street) Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 9.30am–11.30am Thurs.

South Campus Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 South Campus, Healy Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 10am-12noon Mon & Thurs.

St Lukes Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 St Lukes Anglican Church Hall, Docker St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 10am-12noon Mon & Tues.

St Marys Rainbow Playgroup Phone: 1800 171 882 St Mary‟s Anglican Church Hall, 15 William Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Hours: 9am, Mon.

Tafe - Steps Supported Playgroup Phone: 02 69381482 Contact: Anne Leske, for information.

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FREE IMMUNISATION

2012 Council conducts FREE Immunisation for all children under 15 years of age.

DAY CLINIC Senior Citizens Centre Tarcutta Street

NIGHT CLINIC Wagga Wagga City Council Civic Centre Cnr Morrow and Baylis Street

WEDNESDAY MORNING 9:30AM – 10:45 AM

THURSDAY EVENING (EXCEPT 25 JAN 2012) 5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

CLINIC DATES DAY CLINICS - 2012

EVENING CLINICS - 2012

18 January 15 February 21 March 18 April 16 May 20 June 18 July 15 August 19 September 17 October 21 November 12 December

25 January (Wednesday-due to the Public Holiday) 23 February 29 March 26 April 24 May 28 June 26 July 23 August 27 September 25 October 29 November 13 December

REMEMBER: BRING YOUR CHILD'S IMMUNISATION BOOK FOR UPDATING AND YOUR MEDICARE CARD

Contact your Early Childhood Centre or Wagga Wagga City Council on 1300 292 442 for further details CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY 2012-2013

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

Wagga Wagga Child and Family Services Appointments are required at all centres Centre CENTRAL 204 Tarcutta Street 69386411

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Breastfeeding Clinic by Appointment

Appointment

TOLLAND Tolland Hotel Car Park 69386411

Appointment

ASHMONT VAN Community Centre Tobruk Street 69386411

Appointment

GLENFIELD Tanda Place Glenfield Community Centre 69386411

KOORINGAL 15 Marloo Cresent 69386411

Appointment

For all Appointments & Cancellations Ph: 6938 6411

Appointment

FOREST HILL (Alternate weeks) Shop Car Park 69386411

Appointment

As a team of Specialist Nurses …….. we provide families with information, guidance and support on issues relating to you and your baby. Staff will contact you by phone within 2 weeks of discharge to organise your first visit (you will be offered a home visit). Recommended Developmental screening are offered at  1-4 weeks Lactation Consultants are available  6-8 weeks by appointment:  6-8 months Central: 6921 2535  12 months  18 months Family Care Cottage: 6931 4258  2, 3 & 4 years Community Health: 6938 6411  Parenting  Immunisation advice  Lactation/breast feeding/nutrition/feeding  Links with other agencies Family Care Cottage is a Day Stay Service, available for issues which cannot be dealt with appropriately in the clinic setting. Address: 54 Yentoo Drive, Glenfield Phone: 6931 4258

CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY 2012-2013