Connecting Community Services - Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

A community based Not for Profit Organisation working in co-operation with the Dubbo Regional Council to provide a variety of community services that assist families, children, youth and older people.

The Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc., operating as Connecting Community Services, is a community based Not for Profit Organisation working in co-operation with the Dubbo Regional Council, along with State and Federal Government agencies. Our role is to provide a variety of community services that assist families, children, youth and older people to achieve their own well-being and enhance the quality of life of disadvantaged groups in the community.

Since our inception in 1974, the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc (DNC) has been managed by a community Management Committee Board, and the work and dedication of community representatives and staff over the years has developed the centre into what it is today.

Our objectives are met through the community services that we provide and our quality management system:

  • Administration and Community Services

    • Information and service referral

    • Room hire and bookings

  • Aged and Disability Services

    • Aged and Disability Services

      Home Modification and Maintenance Scheme (CHSP)

    • Individual Social Support - Accompanied activities and Visiting Services (CHSP)

    • Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)

    • Community Activities Program - Senior's Social Group

  • Family Support and Counselling

    • Aboriginal Family Health - Aboriginal Family, Wellbeing & Violence Prevention Health

    • Women's Safety Coordination (WSC)

    • Domestic Violence Counselling (DV)

    • Youth and Family Service (YFS)

      Wingewarra Activity Centre (Youth Centre)

    • Safe Aboriginal Youth Program (Night Patrol)

    • Migrant Support

  • Children's Services

    • Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) - Before & After School care, and Vacation Care

    • Winanggaay Re-engagement Support Program