To ensure the safety at all times of our staff, community and group members, we have incorporated a COVID Safe environment which includes temperature checks on arrival, ensuring social distancing, a limit on group size and regular cleaning.
Due to the recent Health Order our Offices will be closed until Monday 2nd August 2021. You can still contact us by phone or email.
Community Junction Inc is a local not for profit organisation in Western Sydney, providing a range of low cost programs, and services, including information and referral, from neighbourhood centres in Colyton, Erskine Park, North St Marys, St Clair and Werrington. Our programs are developed based on the needs and interests of our community, including youth, Indigenous and children.
Our Children Services comprise of Preschool, OOSH and Vacation Care and all services are located at North St Marys Children Centre.
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Community News
. Managing your Mental Health on Line
. Self Isolation Pack Part 1 and Self Isolation Pack Part 2 including puzzles, mindful colouring sheets, relaxation techniques for sleep, recipes, 3 minute yoga, workout routines and much more
. Sensory Self Care Toolkit by Sarah Alleyn – The Blunt Foundation
Please email comments to info@communityjunction.org.au
Developed by Holyoake, Drumbeat is an evidence based program which promotes social understanding and connection through team drumming experience.
Community Junction will be hosting a morning tea, where you will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary bra fitting, care pack and engage in conversation with light refreshments.
This program can support you to manage challenging and testing behaviour in a calm way, encourage good behaviour using emotion coaching strategies and understand your child’s stages of development.
Course outcomes: Explore pathways to future study in Community Services and relatable fields, learn Community Service based ethics, opportunity to be supported in volunteer work, preparation for an interview, practical communication skills and strengthening your skills as an employee
Are your tax affairs simple? Do you earn around $60 000 or less? Would you like help completing your tax return? This free service will be held at Arthur Neave Memorial Hall Werrington and is facilitated by a fully trained Tax Help volunteer.
Get fit with our Train and Gain fitness program Childcare provided and an opportunity to share a cuppa and chat after the session. Program Minimum Requirements include; minimal or no pain when bending, siting or walking and the ability to get up and down off the floor.
You don’t need to be fit we will help with that!
A hands on course where you can learn about basic facial treatments, make up, nails and hairstyling.
Small Changes – Big Differences.
Seminars include; The Power of Positive Parenting, Raising Confident Children and Raising Resilient Children
A free wellbeing and social group for young parents. Free childcare provided.
Helpful Phone Numbers:
Lifeline 13 11 14 (for anyone having a personal crisis)
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (for anyone feeling anxious or depressed)
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (counselling for young people aged 5 – 25)
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Brother to Brother 1800 435 799 (assisting Aboriginal men during Covid-19)
Elder Abuse Helpline 1300 651 192 (Promoting the right of all older people to live free from abuse)
If you need help or assistance with Emergency Accommodation, Food Relief, Mental Health, Domestic Violence or another service in your local area, please view the attached resource card. If you are unable to locate what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
Community Junction Inc
Community Junction Inc is a not for profit local organisation providing programs and services to members of the community in Colyton, Erskine Park, North St Marys, St Clair and Werrington
Join our popular Gentle Exercise class, streaming live on Facebook on Mondays at 9:00am. Community Junction Gentle Exercise Class
Unfortunately our planned Introduction to Hair and Beauty Course has been postponed until Term 4. Please call or email Kim for more information.
Are you desperate for a change of scenery, getting away and exploring or seeing something different. Now you can – virtually. Check out the Be Connected website beconnected.esafety.gov.au/quick-reads/virtual-travel-during-covid-19
Be Connected – Every Australian online
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Learn at your own pace with our free courses on everything from how to access the internet, make video calls or set up your deviceCommunity Junction have some resource kits and activities on our website to help you during lockdown. Self Isolation Pack 1 and 2 which includes 3 minute yoga, mindfulness exercises and colouring sheets, puzzles, workout routines, relaxation techniques for sleep and much more.
Self Isolation Pack 1 is available here – www.communityjunction.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Self-Isolation-Pack-Final-Version.pdf
Self Isolation Pack 2 is available here – www.communityjunction.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Staying-at-Home-Pack-Edition-Two.pdf
During this time so many of us are using Zoom to stay in touch with family and friends. Learn how to install Zoom and stay connected with your loved one.
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Easy to follow tutorial on creating a Zoom Account! With a zoom account, you can create and schedule meetings! Learn how to create your account at Zoom now! …