FAIRHAVEN CHARITY CASH HOUSIE SESSIONS:
Fairhaven’s Charity Cash Housie sessions are held weekly at;
* Ettalong Bowling Club, 103 Springwood Street, Ettalong
Mondays at 7.30pm

* Kincumber Hotel, Willisee Crescent, Kincumber
Thursdays 10am

* East Gosford Progress Hall
10 Henry Parry Drive, East Gosford
Fridays 7.30pm

For more information on Fairhaven’s Housie sessions please contact Sue at Fairhaven on 0407757866 or email sue.chidgey@fairhavenservices.org.au. .

THE HARMONY CENTRE FOUNDATION:
The Harmony Centre Foundation's Cooranbong Centre run a weekly Healing Meditation and Healing Clinic by donation every Wednesday 10am - 12:30pm as well as meditation every Sunday morning 9:30am - 11:30am.

The Harmony Centre is a wellness and life enrichment centre, where people come to experience a caring community who are interested in meditation and alternative healing modalities. People from all walks of life are attracted to the seminars, meditation classes and energy healing clinic, all of which are provided by donation.

The primary role of The Harmony Centre is to teach and demonstrate the role of our spirit in creating good health. Through understanding that we have to look after our spirit as well as our physical body, we can lead healthier, happier and more peaceful lives and often make astounding recovery from some very serious health problems and other stressful life events such as death of loved ones and divorce. The concept that we have an energy field is now widely discussed but not yet universally understood despite growing research and anecdotal evidence of its role in wellness. Pain (physical as well as mental) as well as stress are held in our energy field, and we help people learn how to remove or minimize it.

We run wellness and life skills seminars and meditation classes which are offered by donation.

At the Harmony Centre there is always a (free) cup of tea and like minded people to talk to and to share experiences. People are able to explore the meaning of life and their spirituality in a safe environment. It is non-religious and non-sectarian. Everyone is welcome and respected. People from all backgrounds come together to learn and practice ways to bring more joy, peace, wellbeing and grace into their lives.

Stress management, workshops, meditations and energy healing for individuals and groups focus on practical approaches to dealing with real life issues, solving relationship problems peacefully, and having more fun. Health and wellbeing improve and people experience a whole new lease on life. Results are rapid and lasting, see our testimonials..
Through our seminars we educate the public about the benefits of meditation, positive thinking and the value of energetic healing techniques to improve their quality of life.

Types of people who come to the Harmony Centre:
• People who are looking for more out of life
• People who are going through a big challenge such as a serious illness, divorce, loss of a loved one, retrenchment
• People who want to improve their self esteem or meet like minded people
• Those who want to learn and practice meditation
• Seekers of quality, professional energetic healing, Ignite Your Spirit therapy
• Those suffering from stress, depression, or anxiety (roughly one in 4 people)
• Parents who are having trouble with their children
• People experiencing frustration and heartache in relationships
• Alternative therapists wanting to learn another modality
• Those who would like to learn how to experience Divine love, Divine bliss and grace in an atmosphere of acceptance of all spiritual paths.
• Those seeking a friendly and open community of enquiry to explore themselves in a supportive and loving environment.
The Harmony Centre Foundation
Phone: 49 773300 - Mobile: 0422563012 - Website:

DRAGONS ABREAST CENTRAL COAST - COAST BUSTERS :
Dragons Abreast Australia is a not-for-profit charity consisting of Breast Cancer Survivors who participate in the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing.

The organisation began 10 years ago in Darwin and today consists of 33 member groups across Australia. Dragons Abreast Central Coast “Coast Busters” is our local team.

We raise awareness by participating in Local, National and International events. Our Pink Ladies are all winners! They have fought the Demon Breast Cancer, and many of us continue to fight.

We do not accept this disease, we challenge it all the way. And along the way, we have great fun, meet wonderful people BUT, most important of all we educate the public, spread the message of early detection and
keep Breast Cancer firmly in the public eye.

We train and meet weekly on Sunday mornings.

You will find us at the Coast Guard station on Tuggerah Lake in Peel Street, Toukley. Look for the Pink Boat and ladies.

7 to 8am for Race Training. 8 to 9am new paddlers are most welcome to come and have a go.

For more information visit the DRAGONS ABREAST CENTRAL COAST COAST BUSTERS WEBSITE.

CONTRACTOR CLARITY :
Contractor Clarity is a continuation of the SMALL BUSINESS REFORM GROUP (SBRG), a not for profit organisation established fundamentally as a lobby group in January 2005.

They provide an information, support and consultancy service in relation to WorkCover issues which effect small business and contractors in NSW.

They have been exhaustively lobbying the WorkCover Authority in regard to Workers Compensation audits and deeming provisions for almost two years. Based on experience alone they are able to provide a successful support, advice and information service for other small business operators in the same situation.

Contractor Clarity are not a legal entity but offer guidance based on experience. They have achieved positive results from every issue they have dealt with so far, achieving wins of hundreds of thousands of dollars for their members.

If you are due to have a wage audit email JUNE at CONTRACTOR CLARITY or phone 02 4365 7518 first so you know what is expected.
If you have recently had a wage audit and are astounded at the outcome, they CAN help you.

For more information and assistance visit the new CONTRACTOR CLARITY WEBSITE now.

SAVE A MATE - Club SAM:
Save-a-mate (SAM) is a drug education and first aid program specifically designed for alcohol and other drug-related emergencies. It aims to reduce the harm associated with substance use, particularly with young people.
FIND MORE DETAILS ON CLUB SAM FROM HERE >>>

GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE - C C COMMUNITY CHEST :
The Central Coast Community Chest, is a non-profit organization which provides funds for over 80 local charities. The Central Coast Community Chest are also a non denominational and non governmental charity.

The Central Coast Community Chest has been operating on the coast for over 25 years now and provides valuable assistance to a wide range of charities including: Children, Family, Youth, Aged Care, Disability and Community Services.
100% of the funds they raise stay on the Central Coast.

See how you can assist by visiting their web site from here ..

HELP IS ON THE PHONE:
The Red Cross is calling for more volunteers:
The Australian Red Cross has a free service for the elderly, disabled or medically dependant members of our community that live alone to still retain a sense of independence.
The service is called Telecross.
Many, many lives have been saved by this free service. Some few volunteers are rostered every month but the majority make a quick call each morning to a person in need to check on their welfare, one month on and one month off. If the client does not answer or reports an ill condition the caller refers this to Telecross and checks are made and or the appropriate family or services are notified.
Become a volunteer or register someone you know in need of this life saving service.
There are even Corporate registrations where your staff can make a quick call first thing in the morning. Saving lives in bulk, now that's what I would call putting the people back into big business.

CELEBRANT'S FOR ALL OR ANY OCCASION :
For many years Whats On Central Coast has been most happily assisting many visitors with their wedding plans.

A one stop spot for the Venue, caterers, and the entertainment has been a great help.

I am happy to say we can now add to the list a Marriage Celebrant (to suit all tastes and beliefs) or two. Well not only for tying the knot but also for Baby Naming Ceremonies, Reaffirmation of Vows, Commitment Ceremonies, Funerals or any ceremony that may require a celebrant.

LYNN HEYWOOD; Lynn is a Certified Marriage Celebrant based on the NSW Central Coast. For more information on her professional practice or a little about her personality, please check out the Lynn Heywood website. While you're there feel free to have a look through some of her previous clients response to her heartwarming service in the testimonials page. If you would like to talk to Lynn directly, you can do so through the contact portal.

JIM HEYWOOD;
Contact Jim Heywood by email for your Celebrant needs.

FREE AQUA AROBIC GROUP:
Free Aqua Arobic Group ( only cost is fee into the pool ) for 50's + in warm water.
You don't have to be able to swim, any equipment used is supplied free.
For Men and women. No bookings necessary - just turn up. Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Run by Gosford Senior Citizen Center Gosford this group has been going for three years.

Contact Rhonda the volunteer Team Leader for more information.

WAGS - WORKING AGED GROUP STROKE:
WAGS: Who are we?
Welcome to the world of WAGS - Working Aged Group Stroke (65 years & under).
We are a fun loving group of stroke survivors and carers,situated on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia, who meet each month to share experiences and information. We also meet at other times during the month for social outings with a view to forming friendships.

Our groups main aim is to raise awareness within the community of people of working age who have suffered from stroke and also to help the stroke survivor and their families to take control of their lives.
We encourage your carer to come along so that they too can find understanding and support.

If you have had a stroke or are the carer and need some company with people who will understand your situation, then come along to a meeting. Phone 0410 444 122 for more details.

Local meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month at Mingara Club, Mingara Drive, Tumbi from 10am to 12 noon. . Phone 43497799.

For more information please see the WAGS WEBSITE

PCYC UMINA and BATEAU BAY:
These centre's provide an endless supply of activities for the local young residents and their families in a safe and happy environment.

The UMINA PCYC has a well equipped pay as you go weight gym, boxing facilities and a professional style sound booth, stage and lighting.

Scattered throughout the club are lounges to just sit and chill, x-Box games for the computer minded, pool tables, air hockey tables and a refreshment bar.

The regular activities Umina PCYC have are; gym sessions, tiny tots, boxing circuits, junior and senior boxing, school sports, traffic education, drama and discovery and the new monthly Pump dance parties.

PCYC BATEAU BAY:
The Blue Light Discos are held at Bateau Bay PCYC on the Last Friday of the month from 7.30pm $8 entry

We also have FRI ZONE which is on every other Friday (excluding the blue light nights)
FRI ZONE is from 6.30 – 8pm for kids aged 12 – 18yrs
It is free at the moment for Drop In Hip Hop Dance, and a $5 cost for youth aged over 15yrs who would like to participate in the Outreach Tafe course in Media (making movies on the laptop) IT IS A FUN NIGHT FOR TEENS!

We also have Kids in Sport held each Friday for kids 5 – 10yrs
Again this is a really fun night for kids. $5 each week and they get to participate in sports fundamentals and games!!!

We have Boxing for youth on Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm – 5pm at a $5 cost. Boxing with champion Bon Merovic.
We also have martial arts and little Dragons.

Bateau Bay PCYC is great for Youth and we regularly get all the kids together and perform at Central Coast events with singing and hip hop dance.
At the moment the kids are putting together a Christmas CD – which will be very exciting. It will be distributed for free in December.

The Umina PCYC is located at 101 Osborne Avenue, Umina Beach. Enquiries can be made to Alison Carpenter on 4344 7851.
The Bateau Bay PCYC is located on The Entrance Road at Bateau Bay and enquiries can be made to Brendan McMahon on 4332 7000.

RAINBOW HAVEN: GYNAE SUPPORT GROUP:
In memory of Tracy Leigh Ahearn (25/11/1966 – 03/07/2005)
A local Gynaecological cancer support group has been organised for Central Coast patients, carers, their families and friends.
The group meets the last Monday of each month between 10am and 12 noon at the Cancer Council Building, 127 Erina Street, Gosford.
Everyone is welcome, whether touched by this illness or no and all assistance is greatly appreciated toward raising public awareness in an effort to gain some funding for research into this type of cancer.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rainbow Haven Gynae support Group
127 Erina St, Gosford, NSW 2250
Contact: The Cancer Council NSW
Phone: 4325 5444
Fax: 4325 5688
Website: E-mail: