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Belonging to Gosford means living in an inclusive community that responds to the needs of all its people.
What is Community & Cultural Development?Community & Cultural Development is the process or effort of building community capacity on a local level with emphasis on forging and strengthening social ties, building economy, and developing the not for profit sector. Community Capacity combines building people's commitment and skills to build on strengths within the community to address problems and react to potential opportunities.
This is achieved by:
This work is supported by comprehensive social planning process incorporating research, community engagement and stakeholders. |
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Contacts - Community Services
Manager & Team Leaders | Council Child Care Centres | Youth Centres | 50+ Leisure & Learning Centres | Community Development Officers
Manager
Manager - Community & Cultural Development Section
Coordinates and manages the Community & Cultural Development Section.
Manager position held by
- Sue Verhoek- sue.verhoek@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Assistant to Manager
Office Administrator - Community & Cultural Development Section
Assists in coordination and management of the Community & Cultural Development Section.
- Alison Amos - alison.amos@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Team Leaders
Team Leader Community & Cultural Development
Coordinates and manages the Community & Cultural Development Team
- Ainslie Whitburn - ainslie.whitburn@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Team Leader - Child & Family Services
Coordinates and manages the Child & Family Services Team.
- Kylie Payne - kylie.payne@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Team Leader - Youth & Seniors Services
Coordinates and manages the Youth & Seniors Services Team, Youth Council, Central Coast Youth Interagency and the Public Spaces Project.
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Fiona Morrison - fiona.morrison@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Council Child Care Centres
| Child Care Centre | Director | Email Contact | Contact Phone |
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| James Mitchell Care and Learning Centre | Ashleigh Waugh | ashleigh.waugh@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 4324 1252 |
| Kariong Child Care Centre | Renee Podmore | renee.podmore@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 4340 1823 |
| Niagara Park Childrens Centre | Debbie Andrews | debbie.andrews@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 4328 5485 |
| Papalya Childrens Centre | Jenni Wallington | jenni.wallington@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 4367 6160 |
| Terrigal Childrens Centre | Beverley Boys | beverley.boys@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 4385 1088 |
| Umina Child Care Centre | Sandra Luxford | sandra.luxford@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 4342 3633 |
Youth Centres & Agencies
| Youth Centres | Centre Coordinators | Email Contact | Contact Phone |
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| The Hub - Erina Youth & Entertainment Centre | Steve Knee | steve.knee@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 43047104 |
| Yirang - Kincumber Youth Centre | Haley Burgess | haley.burgess@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 43695633 |
| The Hill - Kariong Youth Centre | Michelle Tilden | michelle.tilden@gosford.nsw.gov.au | (02) 43047039 |
| Youth Agencies | Email Contact | Website |
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| Youth Council | Youth.Council@gosford.nsw.gov.au | Youth Council Facebook Page |
| Central Coast Youth Interagency | CCYI@gosford.nsw.gov.au |  Central Coast Youth Interagency |
| Public Spaces Project | Youth.Services@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
50+ Leisure & Learning Centres
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50+ Leisure & Learning Services Co-ordinator |
Rhondda Gibson | rhondda.gibson@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
Community & Cultural Development Officers
| Position | Role | Contact |
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| Aboriginal Development Officer | Provides support, resources and advocacy for Aboriginal communities in Gosford. | Keith Hall keith.hall@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Community Facilities Development Officer | Partners with the community to ensure that community facilities are strategically planned, equitable, accessible and coordinated. | Elizabeth Ambler elizabeth.ambler@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| HACC Development Officer | Provide support and assistance to home and community care services. | Jodi Livesley jodi.livesley@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Community Development Officer - Grants | Support, resource and develop communities in Gosford through the implementation of Council's community grants scheme. | Sharon Moore sharon.moore@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Co-ordinator 50+ Leisure & Learning Centres | Coordinates the Ettalong and Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centres. | Rhondda Gibson rhondda.gibson@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Access & Equity Officer | Provides support, resources and advocacy for people with disabilities in Gosford. (Tuesday and Wednesday). |
Emma Bedwin emma.bedwin@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Disability Services Officer | Provides support, resources and advocacy for people with disabilities in Gosford. (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). |
Ainslie Whitburn ainslie.whitburn@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Cultural Development Officer | Provides support, resources and advocacy for cultural communities in Gosford. | Elio Gatti elio.gatti@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| HACC Training Supervisor | To co-ordinate training opportunies to assist HACC services implement quality service provision. | Janette Robinson janette.robinson@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| HACC Training Administrator | Administration assistance to HACC Training Project. | Melinda Dawson melinda.dawson@gosford.nsw.gov.au |
| Herritage Program Coordinator | Coordination of Heritage Programs. |
Rebecca Cardy |