Katoomba neighborhood Centre

Community and Cultural Development 

Community and Cultural Development encompasses a range of activities that can contribute to the strengthening of community. CCD projects provide opportunities to connect people in the community. Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre works in collaboration with volunteers and other services to build on the strengths of our community.

Some Current Projects (2008-2009)

Money Matters

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre is developing a set of opportunities for local residents to come together to learn and support each other around financial issues. Staff and Volunteers are training in the Money Minded financial education course and will be running groups in 2009. Workshops will cover areas such as; Understanding superannuation, How to handle your money, Budgeting, Planning a Budget Family Holiday, Understanding and using different financial services.

Please contact Miriam if you are interested in these workshops miriam@kncinc.org.au or call 4782 1117.

FREE Financial Counselling at Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre

Community members experiencing financial problems can now access free financial counseling with and experienced counselor from Credit Line Central West. Please make a booking through central intake line on 6332 3456.

This confidential and impartial counseling service is suitable if you…

• Have debt problems

• Cannot meet financial commitments

• Are spending more than you earn

• Need help sorting out family finances

• Have financial problems associated with gambling

Children and Youth mentoring

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre is working with Wimlah to develop a mentoring program for young people in the local area.  If you are interesting in volunteering with this program please contact us for further information.  Information session & interviews for volunteers commenced in September 2009.

Transition Katoomba

Transition Katoomba is a local community initiative responding to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. KNC is auspicing this project and involved in the steering committee.

www.transitionkatoomba.org.au


Download 2009 Annual Report Community & Cultural Development section.  (WORD.DOC)

Download 2009 Annual Report Community & Cultural Development section.   (PDF)