WILLOWDALE

Willowdale Community Place came about when Stocklands offered a grant for a community organisation to run activities and programs in their house at the new Willowdale Estate, Denham Court.  Big Yellow Umbrella (formerly Camden Community Connections) was offered this grant and so began our partnership with Stocklands, bringing the Community of Willowdale together at Willowdale Community Place.  Big Yellow Umbrella are continuing to support the Willowdale Community with a range of services and programs.

All of Willowdale's Programs & Activities run in public school terms only.

MONDAY'S

  • Every week on a Monday, we run a FREE food relief program from our Yellow Hampers collection point in the Narellan Library forecourt.  Everyone, of any age and of any situation can attend.  Call us to register on Call 0475 582 995 to register for your Hamper OR email rob.mcdonagh@yellowumbrella.org.au

    When: Collection available from 1:00pm until 3:00pm
    Where: Unit 1, Corner Elyard & Queen Streets
      Narellan Library Forecourt
    Parking: Please park in the Library car park and follow the signs to the Yellow Hampers collection point
     

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  • SSI is a provider of Disability Employment Services (DES), the Australian Government’s employment service that helps people with a disability, injury or health condition to find work and keep a job.  Referrals given to multicultural services and refugee support.  Call 0401 946 321 or email acharamand@ssi.org.au

    When:  Monday's 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
     Every Fortnight
    Where:  16-24 Queen Street
       Narellan
    Cost:   FREE
    Age:  16 - 64 years

TUESDAY'S

  • Big Yellow Umbrella's Case Manager works collaboratively, with a strengths-based approach to support children and young people, and their families.  Case Management involves an Intake, Assessment, Case Planning and Referrals to appropriate programs and services. Every Case Plan is unique to the individual, using a holistic approach.  We accept referrals from other agencies, Government Departments, families, and self-referrals.  For more information SMS Stephanie Roberts on 0434 812 951 or Email youth.services@yellowumbrella.org.au for our referral form.

    When:  Every Tuesday and Wednesday
    Where:  Julia Reserve Community Centre, Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park
    Cost:  FREE
    Register: Call 0434 812 951 or email youth.services@yellowumbrella.org.au

  • The Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) Scheme is funded by the NSW Government and administered by the Division of Energy, Water and Portfolio Strategy. The purpose of the EAPA Scheme is to help customers who are experiencing a financial crisis or emergency and need help to pay their home electricity and/or natural gas (energy) bills to avoid disconnection. The Scheme is designed to help these customers stay connected to essential energy services. It is a crisis scheme and not intended to offer ongoing income support. Call or SMS Nicole on 0422 946 358

    When:  Every Tuesday
    Where:  Narellan Child, Family & Community Centre
       16-24 Queen Street, Narellan 2567
    Cost:  FREE



WEDNESDAY'S

  • Calling on all parents and kids to come and join us at our Playlinks Playgroup. 

    During this supported playgroup children will enjoy craft, games, book and songs.

    When:  Wednesday's, 10am to 11:30am
    Where:  Narellan Child, Family & Community Centre, 16-24 Queen Street, Narellan
    Register: Call Leanne on 0468 355 492 or email children@yellowumbrella.org.au
       

  • Big Yellow Umbrella's Case Manager works collaboratively, with a strengths-based approach to support children and young people, and their families.  Case Management involves an Intake, Assessment, Case Planning and Referrals to appropriate programs and services. Every Case Plan is unique to the individual, using a holistic approach.  We accept referrals from other agencies, Government Departments, families, and self-referrals.  For more information SMS Stephanie Roberts on 0434 812 951 or Email youth.services@yellowumbrella.org.au for our referral form.

    When:  Every Tuesday and Wednesday
    Where:  Julia Reserve Community Centre, Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park
    Cost:  FREE
    Register: Call 0434 812 951 or email youth.services@yellowumbrella.org.au

THURSDAY'S

  • Calling on all parents and kids to come and join us at the  Little Umbrella Playgroup.

    Playgroups will enjoy craft, games, books and songs.

    When:  Thursdays,  9.30 am - 11:00 am
    Where:  Narellan Child, Family & Community Centre, 16-24 Queen Street, Narellan
    Cost:  FREE
    Register: Call Leanne on 0468 355 492 or email children@yellowumbrella.org.au

FRIDAY'S

  • Every week on a Friday, we run a FREE food relief program from our Yellow Hampers collection point in the Narellan Library forecourt.  Everyone, of any age and of any situation can attend.  Call 0475 582 995 to register for your Hamper OR email rob.mcdonagh@yellowumbrella.org.au

    When: Collection available from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
    Where: Unit 1, Corner Elyard & Queen Streets, Narellan Library Forecout, Narellan
    Parking: Please park in the Library car park and follow the signs to the Yellow Hampers collection point
    Cost: FREE
     

  • Every week on a Friday, we have a group of like-minded people who get-together for a cuppa and a catch up while completing their own art, craft or creative projects (this is not mandatory).  SMS Meg on 0424 169 206

    When:  Every Friday, 9:30am - 12pm
    Where:  Narellan Child, Family & Community Centre, 16-24 Queen Street, Narellan
    Parking: You can park in the carpark at the rear of the Community Centre or use the parking in Narellan Town Centre.
    Cost: FREE
     

  • Every week on a Friday, we have a group of like-minded people who get-together for a cuppa and a catch up while completing their own art, craft or creative projects (this is not mandatory).  SMS Meg on 0424 169 206

    When:  Every Friday, 9:30am - 12pm
    Where:  Narellan Child, Family & Community Centre, 16-24 Queen Street, Narellan
    Parking: You can park in the carpark at the rear of the Community Centre or use the parking in Narellan Town Centre.
    Cost: FREE
     

TESTIMONIALS

“Big Yellow Umbrella is such an amazing group of people, coming together to provide community services, facilities and events throughout the Camden council area. Their involvement in the community is unsurpassed, and It is a pleasure to be associated with BYU, and look forward to a very strong relationship with BYU and the community for many years to come.”
Luca, Willowdale resident, February 2020.

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