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Connecting Community Services provides a broad range of services to the community, because We're All In This Together! Let us know how we can help you

The Connecting Community Services provides a broad range of services to the community, because We're All In This Together! We provide a broad range of services, including but not limited to:

After School, Before School & Vacation Care
Safe Aboriginal Youth Night Patrol Bus
Winanggaay - School Suspension Program
Community - Support for Aged & Disabled
Child, Youth & Family Services
Migrant Support

Domestic Violence Counselling & Women's Safety Coordination
Home Modifications
Home Maintenance
Aboriginal Family Health and Violence Prevention

Plus much more! We accept referrals, or you can just walk into the centre. For more information, please give us a call on 1800 319 551.

24/08/2026

🧡 CARERS’ MORNING TEA – THIS THURSDAY IN DUBBO! 🧡
CONNECT • SHARE • SUPPORT

Are you a parent, guardian, family member or carer supporting a young person?

Join us this Thursday, 27 August, for our monthly Carers’ Morning Tea — a welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, access support and enjoy a relaxed morning together. ☕🧡

🌿 This week’s session will be facilitated by Renata.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Ltd. (Connecting Community Services) | 31–33 Church Street, Dubbo

📝 REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.office.com/r/v5mp3zLU6u
Or simply scan the QR code on the poster.

📣 Know someone who might benefit? Tag them below or share this post with your family, friends and community networks.

The Carers’ Morning Tea is held on the last Thursday of each month.

Proudly delivered by Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Ltd. (Connecting Community Services) and supported by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

20/08/2026

🌏💚 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧. 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘. — 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝐃𝐔𝐁𝐁𝐎, 𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑!

Connecting Community Services (CCS) is proud to partner with Western NSW Local Health District to support 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and create opportunities for people from culturally diverse communities to connect, learn and take positive steps towards better health and wellbeing.

🏃 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 — 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘!
Whether you’re already active or simply looking for inspiration to get started, come along for a friendly and practical community session.

📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗠𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼

✨ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚?
📱 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦 — Learn about health coaching and how health apps can support your health and fitness
🏃 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 — Learn how to run your own exercise classes
💃 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 — Try DanceWise and DanceMoves
❤️ 𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 — Healthy Habits diabetes education
🥤 Light refreshments provided.

Through our 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, CCS is pleased to help connect multicultural communities with local health information, services and opportunities that strengthen participation, connection and wellbeing.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring a friend, meet others and discover some new ways to keep yourself and your family active.

📲 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘?
👉 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/4g1NSKT or 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿 for more information.

𝙄𝙉 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝙒𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉 𝙉𝙎𝙒 𝙇𝙊𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙏

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
NSW Government

14/08/2026

✨ 𝐃𝐔𝐁𝐁𝐎, 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 ✨
𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘. 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘. & 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗥.

What if resilience isn’t about simply getting through life’s challenges — but finding the strength, connection and hope to 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞?

This September, 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘆𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗠 — one of Australia’s most recognised voices, communicators and resilience advocates — comes to Dubbo for a powerful and uplifting 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸.

Presented by The Women's Resilience Centre and 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Connecting Community Services (𝗖𝗖𝗦) – 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, this special community event will explore 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦’𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴.

Expect 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 — 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳.

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄
📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕚 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭:𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼 𝗥𝗦𝗟 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁, 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼 𝗡𝗦𝗪 𝟮𝟴𝟯𝟬 (Dubbo RSL Group )

🎟️ 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦?
𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
BOOK YOUR TICKET – BUILDING RESILIENCE TALKS DUBBO https://www.123tix.com.au/events/54828/building-resilience-talks-dubbo-nsw

Whether you’re a 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 — 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝.

𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

💬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Khaled Taleb | [email protected]

❤️ 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄. 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄, 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 & 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐑.

Simone Allan

12/08/2026

💜 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑.
𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻, 𝗡𝗦𝗪

A few weeks ago, the Coonabarabran community came together for something deeply important — 𝗗𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

More than 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 walked through the doors of the Coonabarabran Bowling Club. They came with questions. They came to listen. They came to learn. And, perhaps most importantly, they came with the courage to talk about something we don't always find easy to talk about.

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵. 𝗗𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Connecting Community Services was proudly represented by Leonie Williams, 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 (𝘼𝘾𝘿) 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 Khaled Taleb, 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩.

💜 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

With her warmth, humour and genuine connection with people, Leonie turned what can sometimes feel like a difficult or uncomfortable subject into a conversation that was approachable, practical and empowering.

And the conversations didn't stop when the presentation ended.

People stayed.
People asked questions.
People shared thoughts.
People wanted to know more.

That is the real impact of community education — 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

The day brought together a remarkable range of organisations and professionals covering 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨, 𝙚𝙣𝙙-𝙤𝙛-𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙨, 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙙𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩, 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚.

We are proud to have been part of a day that reminded us of something simple but powerful:

✨ 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭.

Our sincere thanks to Western NSW PHN (Primary Health Network - WNSW PHN), Warrumbungle Shire Council, Coonabarabran Bowling Club, and every presenter, organisation, volunteer and community member who helped make the day possible.

And to the 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 — 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽, 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

📸 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Because some conversations shouldn't happen only once.

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚.

07/08/2026

𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄. 𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑. 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘.

𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝘼 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚’𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮

A new partnership is bringing together two local organisations with one shared purpose — creating connection, dignity and support for people across Dubbo.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 is relocating to the 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, operated by 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐂𝐂𝐒), providing a permanent home for weekly meals, community connection and practical support.

From 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚, 13 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 2026, 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅 @ 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 will continue every Thursday:

📍 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲
31–33 Church Street, Dubbo NSW 2830

🕓 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 | 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 – 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺

This is more than a meal — it is a place where people can come together, share a conversation, build connections and feel supported.

Connecting Community Services is proud to welcome Help A Mate Dubbo, its dedicated volunteers and supporters as we work together to strengthen community wellbeing across Dubbo and the Orana region.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞.

29/07/2026

FINAL CALL – PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TODAY 🌱
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: HELP SHAPE BETTER EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORTS

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander parent or carer of a child aged 8 years or younger?

There is still an opportunity to participate in today’s research focus group.

ORIMA Research, on behalf of the Australian Government, is inviting eligible parents and carers to share their experiences and perspectives about raising children with developmental delays or neurodevelopmental differences.

📅 Today – Wednesday, 29 July 2026
⏰ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Dubbo, NSW

💵 Participants who attend will receive $120 cash thank you payment and refreshments.

⚠️ Limited places available. Eligibility criteria apply.

📝 Register your interest:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jdVgBJ4L5b

📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🌿 Your voice and lived experience can help shape stronger early childhood supports for children and families.

ORIMA First Nations Research

27/07/2026

🌟 AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH ACTIVITIES – TERM 3, 2026 | REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! 🌟

Looking for a FREE, fun and engaging after-school program in Dubbo for your young person?

Connecting Community Services is excited to open registrations for our Term 3 After School Youth Activities, providing young people with a safe, inclusive, and supportive space to stay active, build confidence, make new friends, and develop new skills.

🌈 Weekly Activities

🟦 Mondays – Boy's Parkour
📍 Orana Gymnastics Academy
Jump, climb, vault and challenge yourself while building strength, coordination and confidence.

🟢 Tuesdays – Junior Lawn Bowls
📍 Club Dubbo
A fun and social activity that develops teamwork, balance, strategy and friendships.

🩷 Wednesdays – Switches & Stitches Girl's Group
📍 Connecting Community Services | Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre
A welcoming girls-only group where participants enjoy sewing, craft projects, creative activities and opportunities to build confidence and lasting friendships.

🍳 Thursdays – Basic Home Cooking Program
📍 Connecting Community Services | Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre
Learn practical cooking skills, prepare healthy meals, build kitchen confidence, and develop valuable life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. All cooking ingredients are provided.

✅ Who can join?

👥 Young people aged 12–17 years
👦👧 Children aged 10–11 years may be eligible for selected activities.

🚐 Transport available (subject to availability).

💙 Completely FREE and proudly supported by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

📝 Register Today!

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster or register online here:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/btaBPh46eh

📞 Contact the Youth Team

📍 Connecting Community Services
31–33 Church Street, Dubbo NSW 2830

☎️ 02 6883 2300
📱 0487 112 036
📧 [email protected]

⭐ Places are limited! Register today and give your young person the opportunity to connect, grow, learn and have fun throughout Term 3, 2026.

24/07/2026

🌱 YOUR VOICE MATTERS: HELP SHAPE BETTER EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORTS
Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander parent or carer of a child aged 8 years or younger?

Every family has a story. Every child’s journey is unique.

ORIMA Research, on behalf of the Australian Government, is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers to share their experiences, perspectives and insights about raising children with developmental delays or neurodevelopmental differences.

Your experiences can help improve understanding of what families need and contribute to shaping stronger, more responsive early childhood supports for children and families.

👥 Who can participate?

We are seeking parents and carers who:

✅ Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
✅ Care for a child aged 8 years or younger; and
✅ Have a child who:

- Has a confirmed developmental delay or neurodevelopmental difference; or
- Is currently being assessed; or
- You have concerns they may have developmental differences or delays.

This may include experiences relating to:

🗣️ Communication and language
🤝 Social interaction and relationships
💛 Emotional development and wellbeing
🧠 Learning and thinking skills
🏃 Physical development
🌈 Autism or other neurodevelopmental differences

📅 Focus Group Details

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
⏰ Approximately 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Dubbo, NSW

Participants who attend the session will receive:

💵 $120 cash thank you payment
☕ Refreshments provided

⚠️ Limited Places Available

Places are limited, and participants must meet the research eligibility requirements.

Registrations will be reviewed based on the research criteria, and eligible participants will be contacted while places remain available.

📝 Register Your Interest Today

🔗 Complete the registration form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jdVgBJ4L5b

📱 Or scan the QR code on the attached flyer.

📞 For more information or assistance with registration:

Khaled Taleb | Marketing Communications Specialist
Connecting Community Services | Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.
📧 [email protected] | 📍 31–33 Church Street, Dubbo NSW 2830

🌿 Your lived experience can help ensure that the voices of children and families are heard when shaping future early childhood supports.

ORIMA First Nations Research

15/07/2026

🏊‍♀️🌊 BUILD CONFIDENCE. LEARN TO SWIM. CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY! 🌊🏊‍♂️
CALD LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM – TERM 3 2026 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

🎉 We’re excited to announce that the Connecting Community Services CALD Learn to Swim Program is returning for Term 3 2026!

Following the success of previous program rounds, we are proud to continue supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community members by providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment to learn essential swimming and water safety skills.

Whether you are learning to swim for the first time or looking to build your confidence in the water, this program provides a supportive space to develop valuable life skills while connecting with your community. 💙

✨ PROGRAM FEATURES:
✅ FREE for eligible participants (fully funded through ClubGRANTS)
✅ 10-week Learn to Swim Program
✅ Professional swimming instructors
✅ Supportive and inclusive learning environment
✅ Adult participants welcome
✅ Limited places available

📍 Location: Dubbo RSL Aquatic & Health Club - Dubbo RSL Swim School
📅 Program Dates: July – September 2026
⏱️ Sessions Available: Tuesday, Wednesday evening, and Saturday sessions
👩‍🏫 Female instructors available

WHO CAN APPLY?
This program is available for eligible migrants and CALD community members who have arrived in Australia within the last 5 years.

Priority will be given to:
⭐ Newly arrived migrants
⭐ First-time applicants
⭐ Participants who would benefit from building confidence, community connections, and essential water safety skills

🌟 Connecting Community Services proudly acknowledges the generous support of Dubbo RSL Group and Club Dubbo through the ClubGRANTS Scheme. Their valued partnership helps make this free community program possible and supports stronger, more inclusive communities across Dubbo.

🌟 Places are limited — register your interest today and take the first step towards becoming more confident in the water!

Ready to take the first step towards building confidence in the water?
📲 Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or complete the online registration form below:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/b5kB2iD43A

For enquiries or assistance with registration, please contact:
Khaled Taleb | 📧 [email protected] | 📞 0483 330 502

13/07/2026

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: DUBBO COMMUNITY HONOURS THE SENIORS WHO HAVE SHAPED OUR STORY ❤️✨

Some evenings are about more than a meal — they are about connection, belonging, appreciation, and creating memories that last.

Last Saturday evening, Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Ltd (Connecting Community Services), in partnership with Disability & Aged Nursing Services (DANS In Home Care), had the privilege of bringing together a wonderful group of Dubbo seniors, including those accompanied by their dedicated carers, for a special community dinner filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, friendship, and heartfelt moments.

The event was created to celebrate and recognise the incredible seniors who have contributed so much to our community through their life experiences, wisdom, dedication, and the many ways they have helped shape the Dubbo we know and love today.

Led by Connecting Community Services CEO Michelle Hawke, the evening highlighted the importance of strong partnerships and the positive impact that can be achieved when community organisations and local businesses come together with a shared purpose.

💬 “Our seniors are the heart and history of our community. They have spent a lifetime contributing, supporting, and strengthening the place we are proud to call home. Creating opportunities like this allows us to celebrate their stories, strengthen connections, and show our appreciation for everything they have given.”
— Michelle Hawke, CEO | Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre (Connecting Community Services)

🌟 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO YOU CAFÉ DUBBO

This unforgettable evening was made possible through the incredible generosity of You Cafe Dubbo.

The owners and team at You Café generously donated the entire dinner experience — including the food, hospitality, and service — as their way of giving back and thanking the local community for its ongoing support.

After closing their café at the usual time of 3:00 pm on Saturday, the You Café team dedicated their afternoon and evening to preparing and hosting this special celebration for our seniors.

Their kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality created a welcoming atmosphere where guests could relax, reconnect, share stories, and enjoy the simple joy of being together.

This is the true spirit of community — when local businesses, community organisations, and people come together to create positive experiences and make a lasting difference.

A sincere thank you to the amazing team at You Café Dubbo for your generosity and for demonstrating that community support goes far beyond business. Your kindness has created meaningful memories for our seniors, and everyone involved.

Thank you also to DANS In Home Care for your valued partnership and continued dedication to supporting seniors and carers in our community.

Most importantly, to our wonderful Dubbo seniors and carers — thank you for being part of this special evening. Your stories, wisdom, resilience, and contributions continue to enrich our community.

❤️ Together, through kindness, collaboration, and genuine connection, we continue building a stronger, more inclusive, and caring Dubbo.

📸 Photography: Khaled Taleb — Marketing Communications Specialist, Connecting Community Services

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31-33 Church Street
Dubbo, NSW
2830

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+611800319551

Website

http://www.ccsd.org.au/

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