Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

🌟 Celebrating International Volunteer Day 🌟 At Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. Their dedication helps us deliver life-changing programs and events that support our Inner West community. From our Newtopian Outreachers conducting homeless outreach, to Drop-In Hub volunteers assisting thousands of visitors, to those offering social support for isolated seniors, and supporting our community and fundraising events—our volunteers embody compassion and community spirit. 💛 Today, we say THANK YOU to our amazing team of volunteers. Your work changes lives, and we couldn’t do it without you. #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteers #CommunityImpact #NewtownNeighbourhoodCentre

Our Board of Directors and CEO Elaine Macnish at yesterday's AGM. We thank outgoing Director extraordinaire Oscar McMahon for his 7 years of dedication and service to support our Inner West community. We also welcome James Thorpe as our newest Director.

This Christmas, forget the ugly sweaters and unneeded socks! Give the gift of Hope to someone in need, even donate on a friend's behalf. $30 can give a festive feed for our special Christmas lunch for those who rely on us every day for support. Donate today:

Over 5,000 people in NSW will spend Christmas without a home or meal. Your $30 can make a real difference. ✨ Join us in spreading hope and kindness this holiday season and provide a festive meal today. https://lnkd.in/ghCH3NTN

You may have heard about the Selwyn Street boarding house closure in Paddington that will be developed into luxury apartments. We are supporting the 30 evicted residents, many who are elderly and have been living there for decades. Together, our society must do more to ensure our most vulnerable have a safe place to call home and a community to belong to. https://lnkd.in/gqdAAa44

We are hiring! We are looking for an experienced case manager to join our Boarding House Outreach Service. Please share to your networks and apply on the link.

Are you our next Case Manager to join our experienced team in our essential Boarding House Outreach Service? We want to hear from you. Job description and application link: https://lnkd.in/gX_6ZjbY

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald about boarding houses and the housing crisis in Sydney's Inner West. We will continue to advocate for better living conditions for people living in boarding houses and working with other community services to ensure rough sleepers have access to safe accommodation this cold winter. https://lnkd.in/gvRV_A82

Hello LinkedIn Universe, We are in search of some fantastic volunteers. Be a part of real, positive impact whilst building your skills and confidence as a member of the community. Roles taking expressions of interest include: 1. 'Newtopian' Outreachers: 1x 2 hr Wednesday night shift /month. Working as part of a highly skilled outreach team engaging with people sleeping rough. 2. Gardening Assistant: 3 hr approx / week, preferrably between the hours of 7-10am. Confidence and physical capacity to perform garden maintenance. 3. Social Support Groups Volunteer: Weekly 3hr shift on a set day. Deliver morning tea, games, speakers sessions, outings and other activities for the group 4. Drop-in Hub Volunteer: A weekly 3 hr shift (10am or 1pm start). Work as part of a highly skilled first-response team on site at NNC, helping folks access info about housing, food programs, legal aid, + other diverse needs. 5. Individual Social Support Volunteer: 2 hour approx. / week. A weekly or fortnightly social catchup - think coffee, walk, tea in the garden etc - whatever you both decide works for you. 6. Fundraising and Marketing Assistant: Weekly 4-6 hr shift / or project based. Assist with event planning, fundraising support and social media including honing your phone and audio/vis equipment skills. Download the full role descriptions for each position at our website and apply via the form at https://lnkd.in/gzfY5D2V Want to volunteer but not seeing a role that's quite right for you? Only have time as a casual or one/off event helper? Fill out our general application form with your details, and our Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to understand the best fit.

Tickets are going fast for our Heart & Bowl fundraiser on Friday 19th July at NNC Gadigal Hall. Each attendee will choose their own artisan bowl made by talented local potters from Clay Cartel, Clayground and Clay Sydney. The evening will include a delicious hearty meal from our friends at Two Good Inc, Parliament on King and Tokyo Lamington and beverages from Young Henry's. There will be chances to nab unique ceramic sculptural art, hear from NNC frontline workers and support rough sleepers in the Inner West. At the end of the evening, each guest will keep their ceramic bowl as a gift and reminder of their support in our local community. Buy your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gjdzFDHT