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Shop 10 Orange Grove Mall, Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753 Phone: (02) 4588 6222 Fax: 4588 6322 Email: seekers@pnc.com.au Web: Office Hrs: Tues, Thur & Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm Leisure and recreation service for adults with an acquired brain injury. Activities include dining out, ten pin bowling, barbeques and picnics. Anglicare Children's Respite Services 20 Westminster St Rooty Hill NSW 2766 Phone: (02) 9832 2300 Fax: (02) 9832 1934 Email: westlink_rootyhill@anglicare.org.au Web: http://www.anglicare.org.au Provides Westlink Host Family and Babysitting for people 0-18 who have a moderate to severe disability; Daycare for people 0-10; vacation camps for people 0-18; and Peer Support for people aged 14-18. Art as Therapy Mobile: 0425 327 590 Email: cashard@pnc.com.au Web: Contact Cassandra Hard Art as Therapy aims to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities by supporting them to perform a variety of art through different mediums. Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre Gardiner Cres, Blackheath NSW 2785 Phone: (02) 4787 8816 Fax (02) 4787 8812 Email: banc@lisp.com.au Web: Provides support to people with disabilities who are residents of boarding houses to assist them in accessing services and recreation in the community in the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury areas. The day program provides social and recreational activities for adults with intellectual or psychiatric disabilities living in boarding houses, supported accommodation or group homes. The service provides activities according to individual service plans. Bridges Disability Services Hawkesbury Inc Peppercorn Place 320 George Street Windsor NSW 2756 Phone: (02) 4587 0222 or (02) 4587 0201 Fax: (02) 4587 0200 Email: bridges@peppercornservices.asn.au Web: http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/council/1112/1192.html Respite and recreation programs for children and adults with moderate to severe disabilities. There are different programs aimed at adults, teenagers, primary aged and younger children. Camp David & Camp Johnathan PO Box 281, Winmalee NSW 2777 Phone: (02) 4776 1397. Fax: (02) 4776 1150 Email: Web: Both camps serve people with an intellectual disability - Camp David for adults aged 18+, and Camp Jonathan for youth aged 8 to 18 years accompanied by an able-bodied friend. Campers should be toilet trained and able to remain clean and dress with help. Recreation facilities for tennis, swimming, basketball, trampoline, volleyball; games room; dining room for catering. Cabins of 10 beds with 1 bathroom. Cynthia Jacobs 2 Uworra Road, North Wilberforce NSW 2756 Phone (02) 4576 3328 Email: cynthiajacobs@templetap.com Web: http://www.templetap.com Cynthia has been a musician, artist, photographer, all her life. Facilitates fun, enjoyment and participation in music and creative expression for everyone. Her MIDI instruments can be played without touch, encouraging creative expression by severely disabled people. Advises on Assistive Technology for Special Needs Arts. D Sports 123 Henry St Penrith NSW 2750 Phone: (02) 4731 3694 Email: metrowest@nswscd.com.au Web: http:// http://www.nswscd.com.au/mwr Contact: Ben Felten To foster the development of sporting and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. Information service. Mainly sports, recreational and rehabilitation programs, sports camps. Represent other disability associations. Food for Thought 23 Bosworth St, Richmond NSW 2753 Phone: (02) 4578 4459 Fax: (02) 4578 4457 Email: hsi@hawkesburyskills.org.au Web: http://www.hawkesburyskills.org.au/ Contact: on site Mobile: 0414 784 460 The aim of Food for Thought is to provide meaningful and purposeful activity at Hawkesbury Skills lnc's horticulture sites for people with mental illness and/or disabilities. The horticulture sites are based at the University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury and at Telstra Exchange on Windsor St, Richmond. The focus of the service is to provide people with the opportunity to develop skills for living, to work as a member of a team and for rest and relaxation. Hawkesbury Care'n'Share Toy Library Inc 1 Guardian Cres Bligh Park NSW 2756 Postal Address: PO Box 5624, South Windsor NSW 2756 Phone: (02) 4572 6219 Email: Web: Provides good quality educational toys, puzzles and games for children aged 0-5 including toys and equipment for children with disabilities. Hawkesbury Community Arts Community Arts Workshop Building University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Campus Londonderry Rd Richmond NSW 2753 Phone: (02) 4578 5886 Email: Web: Community Arts caters for groups of people with a disability and can arrange weekly classes for groups of 5 or more. Organisations wanting a single workshop can be catered for with the instructor coming to you. A minimum fee applies. Hawkesbury Creative Arts Academy PO Box 301 Windsor NSW 2756 Various locations throughout the Hawkesbury region. Phone: (02) 4571 1441 Email: Web: Hawkesbury Creative Arts Academy provides training in visual arts and music appreciation. Visual arts include all the different mediums used. Music appreciation includes singing, dance, rhythm and movement, different styles of music as well as the use of different types of instruments. The academy can cater for individuals as well as groups. Hawkesbury Equestrian Centre for Special Needs Children 760 Londonderry Rd Londonderry NSW 2753 Phone: (02) 4739 0789 Fax: (02) 4739 0789 Email: Web: Sat 9am-1pm Contact. Mobile Phone: 0417 288 069. Katherine and/or Mark Fowler. FEE $45.00 per annum for registration and membership and $20.00 per term. Horse riding for children under 18 with special needs (and their siblings). Also family oriented social occasions/outings throughout the year. The group now has a ramp to assist children in wheelchairs to mount. It should be noted that the entry to the toilet at the property has two small steps so assistance is required for children in wheelchairs. People of Aboriginal, Torres-Strait Islander and non-English speaking backgrounds are welcomed. Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic & Fitness Centre Cnr Church & Drummond Street South Windsor NSW 2756 Phone: (02) 4731 3694 Email: Web: Swim therapy and stroke correction classes Saturday 10am to 2pm. Maverick Disco Phone: (02) 4587 7580 Mobile: 0419 885 570 Email: maverick@pnc.com.au Web: Contact: Dennis Fraser Conducts Friday night discos for people with disabilities at the Richmond Club. As of 2005 the discos are being held on the last Friday of each month from January to November. Mt Druitt Social Club WASH House Lot 5 Kelly Close Mt Druitt NSW 2770 Phone: (02) 9677 1962 Fax: (02) 9831 1176 Email: tnc@iprimus.com.au Web: The Mt Druitt Social Club is managed by the Tuesday Night Club. The club arranges activities for its members that encourages independence and the use of public transport wherever possible. The club has activities once a week on either Friday nights or Saturday's. N.A.D.O. (Nepean Area Disability Organisation) - Nepean Social Club and Keen Teens Project 686 High Street Penrith NSW Phone: (02) 4731 3330 Fax: (02) 4721 1333 Email: vcampiao@nado.org.au Web: http://www.nado.org.au Co-ordinates and provides a range of services/activities utilising flexible respite, recreation and brokerage services in the western part of Blacktown, Penrith, lower Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury LGA's. A non-profit community based charitable organisation providing and promoting projects for people with disabilities. North West Disability Services Conie Avenue Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Phone: (02) 9686 4155 Fax: (02) 9686 4144 Email: nwdsi@bigpond.com Web: Social, recreational, respite care, peer support and community access service for adults with a disability. Paradise Afloat 766 River Road Lower Portland NSW 2755 Phone: (02) 4575 4099 Email: houseboat@nvision.net.au Web: http://www.paradiseafloat.com/ With the picturesque Hawkesbury River as your backdrop, you can enjoy relaxing, fishing, cruising, swimming or just sitting back with your favourite drink. Our houseboat is fully wheel chair accessible (sleeping arrangements for up to 12 people). Physical Difference PO Box 216, Kurrajong NSW 2758 Phone: (02) 4572 2267 Fax: (02) 4572 2267 Email: kent@vertical.com.au Web: http://www.e-bility.com/adventure Designs outdoor adventure challenge programs that challenge existing notions of what is achievable. Designs programs with people with disabilities, rather than for people with disabilities. Ensures the program is "tailor made" and that the challenges are proportional to the skills of the individuals. Offers people with disabilities the opportunity to learn and develop skills that will help enhance quality of life. Rainbow Friendship Club Unit 2, 19 Gibson St, Richmond NSW 2753 Phone: (02) 4578 2772 Email: Web: Provides social and recreational activities for frail aged and disabled people. Community transport available. Rainbow Home & Respite Services Pty Ltd PO Box 626 Richmond NSW 2753 Phone: (02) 4588 5866 Fax: (02) 4588 5933 Email: respite@rainbowhrs.com.au Web: Provides recreation activities and community access throughout the Hawkesbury and Nepean areas. Rainbow provides these services to people with acquired brain injury and people with an intellectual disability. Riding For The Disabled Association (NSW) 125 Old Pitt Town Rd Box Hill NSW 2765 Phone: (02) 9679 1246 Fax: (02) 9679 0638 Email: rdatt@intercoast.com.au Web: http://www.rda.org.au/rdacont.html Horse riding and associated activities are provided as recreation and therapy for children, young people and adults with disabilities. Participants are assessed and provided with an appropriate program. Riding For The Disabled Association (NSW) 18 Samuel Marsden Rd Orchard Hills NSW 2748 Phone: (02) 9623 4173 Email: Web: http://www.rda.org.au/rdacont.html Horse riding and associated activities are provided as recreation and therapy for children, young people and adults with disabilities. Participants are assessed and provided with an appropriate program. Santa Maria Centre 253 Great Western Hwy Lawson NSW 2783 Phone: (02) 4759 1116 Fax: (02)4759 1116 Email: Web: http://www.goodsams.org.au/listings/56.html Santa Maria offers acceptance, care and hospitality to people with special needs including: families and their disabled members; disadvantaged persons and groups; residents from nursing homes, hostels, group homes and hospitals; elderly, day care groups, carers; family and social gatherings. "Special Needs" schools, Staff/School Leadership planning days. The Centre offers: large gardens overlooking National Park Sensory Walk. Teenagers and Young Adults Social Scene Barnardo's Children's Family Centre Hosking St Cranebrook NSW 2749 Phone: (02) 4729 1211 or 9963 2503 Fax: (02) 4729 1339 Email: penrith@barnardos.org.au Web: http://www.barnardos.org.au A respite program with a recreational focus for children and young people 12 to 20 years with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The program allows families or carers free time. The program has a group focus with activities including movies, bowling, skating, day trips, picnics, fun parks, sports, craft, music and games. The Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre University of Western Sydney (Penrith Campus) Building E 2nd Avenue Kingswood Mail: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC NSW 1797 Phone: (02) 4736 0240 Fax: (02) 4736 0211 Email: musictherapy@uws.edu.au Web: http://www.nordoff-robbins.com.au Music Therapy aims to encourage individuals to actively engage in their own growth through the power of music. Music therapists work in programs for school aged children and adults with disabilities. This program is available to individuals and groups. Tuesday Night Club 9 First Avenue Blacktown NSW 2148 Phone: (02) 9671 7217 Fax: (02) 9831 1176 Email: tnc@iprimus.com.au Web: The Tuesday Night Club is a community based group promoting recreation and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities in Western Sydney. Vacation Program - Camps Anglicare, 20 Westminster St, Rooty Hill NSW 2766 Phone (02) 9832 2300 Fax: (02) 9832 1934 Email: rootyhill@anglicare.org.au Web: FEE Varies from camp to camp CAMPS: This service provides an opportunity for children aged 12-18 years to attend integrated school holiday camps. The children are accompanied by trained carers to assist them in participation in daily camp activities. Camp services are provided in the Auburn, Parramatta, Holroyd, Baulkham Hills, Penrith, Blacktown, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains LGA's. West Club Shops 5 & 6 507 George Street South Windsor NSW 2756 Phone: (02) 4577 3181 Fax: (02) 4577 3283 Email: westclubhaw@pnc.com.au Web: http://www.westworks.org.au Provides recreation and support services to people with a psychiatric illness, mental illness in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Nepean areas. Westlink Head Injury Recreation and Leisure Service (WHIRLS) 20 Westminster St Rooty Hill NSW 2766 Phone: (02) 9832 2300 Fax: (02) 9832 1934 Email: rootyhill@anglicare.org.au Web: http://www.anglicare.org.au WHIRLS for people over 18 with acquired brain injury - recreation program 1 night per week and 1 day per weekend. Wonderkids Activity Group Barnardo's Children's Family Centre Hosking St Cranebrook NSW 2749 Phone: (02) 4729 1211 or 9963 2503 Fax: (02) 4729 1339 Email: penrith@barnardos.org.au Web: http://www.barnardos.org.au A respite program with a recreational focus for primary school children with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The program allows families or carers free time. Activities provided include tactile and sensory play, craft, music and movement, games, cooking, dramatic play, ball games and excursions. |
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