News & events
Here is where you will find all the latest BCWS news and details about coming events. We also post news and events updates on our social media accounts.
Young people and gambling
Having a conversation with your child or teenager about gambling may not be easy but it’s an important conversation. You have a lot of influence, and you’re in the best position to encourage your young ones to think critically about gambling and to make informed decisions. Video games and online gaming with elements of gambling are very common. A NSW Youth Gambling Study 2020 found around 40% of young people play video games that have gambling components. The risks of progressing from online gaming to online gambling can apply to anybody. For more information and support that can help, you can visit the link below https://www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/…/talking-to-young…
After the Storm
After the Storm. Our 6-week self-empowerment program to support women who have left an abusive relationship. This group program usually operates once a week for six weeks (sessions run for three hours a week), and brings women together in a group with our qualified facilitators to provide practical support, advice and guidance to women and their children, for navigating financial, legal, emotional, physical and psychological impacts. The next program commences second week of February. Please contact Cheryl on 02 9744 1866 or email cheryl@bcw.org.au
Let’s Sign Together: Introduction to Auslan at BCWS
A fun learning experience for you! Learn how to communicate visually using Auslan (Australian sign language), the native language of the Australian Deaf community.Starts Monday 8th February and runs for two hours each Monday for seven weeks. This activity is supported through Club Grants Burwood. Please register by emailing info@bcw.org.au. In the meantime, you can check out this video about Auslan from the ABC.
Make the most of your money course.
Join us for this FREE 6-week course starting in February. Learn how to make the most of your money, from personal budgeting, to financial goals setting, tax obligations, borrowing money and more. Course starts 23rd Feb 2021 and runs in school hours (10am-12pm Tuesdays). Participants must provide a USI (Unique Student Identifier – usi.gov.au) and will receive a TAFE statement upon completion. Review from previous participant: “I found this Community Centre and their guidance and help directing me gave me a new hope about my life. Thank you for every single support! You guys are so wonderful.” To enrol, please call 02 9744 1866 or email info@bcw.org.au
Storytelling through… YouTube Videos!
Do you have a lot to say about certain topics? Over a 2-hour free workshop led by Story Factory, Students will devise everything they need to start their own YouTube channel (minus the actual videoing). You’ll brainstorm topics, review new innovations, come up with catchphrases, and leave with a VIP swag bag. Thursday 15th April 2021, from 10am-12pm at the Neighbourhood Centre. Limited places! Click here to find out more. To book your place, please call 02 9744 1866 or email cm@bcws.org.au.
We’re collecting pantry donations
Can you help? We are seeking donations of non-perishable food and essential living items. Items collected are distributed to families and individuals in the community who are in need of emergency assistance. Items we need include: rice, pasta, oasta sauce, UHT milk, breakfast food, tinned food, quick meals, toiletries, women’s products, nappies, baby food, school lunches, snacks and spreads. Thank you in advance for ensuring items are in date, new and for your generosity. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Centre.
Mini Garden project | Update
Our Mini Community Garden project is off to a great start and we are so excited! Brenden from Community Greening Royal Botanical Gardens paid a visit to our garden site and now, thanks to his advice – and the input of volunteers and community members – we have a plan! Take a look, we can’t wait to get started.
Yes it’s a mud map, and it can change but that’s the beauty of a community garden – it’s reflective of the whole community.
The next step is to install the first raised garden bed along with the wicking bed. This is scheduled for Wednesday 10th February. Please contact info@bcw.org.au if you would like to volunteer for this project or can share your knowledge. To ensure we can keep it COVID-safe, we can accommodate only a limited number of people so please register if you are interested.
Gardening can bring immense benefit to people from fitness to improving mental health. Starting this community garden has definitely increased our sense of community belonging and upped our gardening knowledge. If you want to learn about gardening or pick up some skills, this could be a great place to start.
In the meantime, enjoy this read from the Royal Botanical Gardens: Seven elements of a sensory garden
BCWS eNews February 2021
Welcome to our quarterly eNews, where we share the latest news and events with our wonderful community! We also encourage you to keep in touch and explore our services at bcw.org.au or on social media at the links below.
You can also subscribe to receive our quarterly eNews using the “subscribe” box at the bottom of the page.
Thanks to Ecstra
Ecstra’s Response and Recovery grant came at the right time and has bolstered our remote capabilities so we can continue to positively impact vulnerable communities during restrictions brought on by COVID-19.
Freebies for volunteers
We would like to acknowledge all the wonderful work that volunteers do. Our team has prepared some simple eLearning courses which can be completed in your own time and are designed to help you improve your skills and knowledge.
There are three courses to choose from. Simply follow the link and click the “PLAY” button on the course of your choice.
Let us know how you go!
- A Healthy You – Understanding Self
- Food Safety
- Diversity and Culture in Healthcare
Be Connected
If you need support to develop your digital skills and confidence, why not join our next Be Connected session on 15th February. Contact Imran on (02) 9744 1866 for more details.
Mini Garden project
Spring is here and we are starting a Mini Garden project at the Neighbourhood Centre. We are currently seeking volunteers to help bring the project to life. If you can help, please contact our team on info@bcw.org.au.
In the meantime, enjoy this read from the Royal Botanical Gardens: Seven elements of a sensory garden
Free Fitness Camps
Free Fitness Camp! Open to all members of the public, sessions are available at 7am every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during school terms. Activities include Active Yoga and Active X Training. This activity is proudly funded by Government NSW through My Community Project. Click here for more information and to view the timetable.
We'd love to hear from you
Please contact our team at any time:
Address: 2 Wyatt Avenue Burwood NSW 2134
Phone: (02) 9744 1866
Fax: (02) 9744 0886
Email: info@bcw.org.au
We acknowledge and pay respects to the First Nations People of Australia, the land in which we live and work. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of Aboriginal people and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Hours of operation
Neighbourhood Centre
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Family Support Service
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Meals on Wheels
Monday - Friday
9:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Domestic Violence Service
Monday - Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
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