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Wardell Neighbourhood Centre
Support, resources and positive vibes to the community of Wardell. We rely on community generosity to sustain our work.
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Wardell Neighbourhood Centre is a community-led hub dedicated to connection, care, and resilience. Previously the Wardell CORE we are born out of the 2022 flood response, we’ve grown into a trusted centre supporting the health, wellbeing, and recovery of Wardell and surrounding communities. We provide inclusive, volunteer-led programs that span mental health support, food relief, community events, social connection, and disaster preparedness. Our work is grounded in kindness, dignity, and the belief that communities are best equipped to lead their own recovery and thrive together. We are here to empower locals, reduce isolation, and strengthen community from the ground up while providing access to vital support for vulnerable members of our community. Through volunteer-led action and strong partnerships, we offer practical support, social connection, and a place to feel heard, valued, and supported. What We Offer:
• Mental health support and trauma-informed care
• Fresh food produce boxes and pantry relief
• Community meals, social events and connection programs
• Volunteer and peer-support programs
• Therapeutic and wellbeing activities
• Digital and tech help, access to computers, printing and internet
• Emergency preparedness and safety info
• Advocacy and referral support
• Community space, client meeting rooms

🤝 Help us keep our doors open. Make a tax-deductible donation here:
👉 https://give-aus.keela.co/wardellcore

05/11/2026

Stay safe, confident and independent on the road!

Ballina Shire Council's FREE 65+ On the Road Workshop is designed to help older drivers stay up to date with road rules, refresh their driving knowledge and build confidence behind the wheel, including a presentation from Transport for NSW.

Whether you drive every day or just occasionally, this friendly and informative session is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn something new and keep driving safely for longer.

▶Register for either Option 1 or Option 2: https://collections.humanitix.com/65-on-the-road-workshops

03/11/2026

🚒 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PARTNERS! ❤️

One of the wonderful aspects of this year's Wardell River Festival was the opportunity to bring our community together with the people and organisations who support us before, during and after emergencies.

A huge thank you to:

🚒 Wardell Rural Fire Brigade
🛟 NSW SES Ballina
🛟 Northern Rivers NSW SES
🏘️ NSW Reconstruction Authority
❤️ Australian Red Cross Emergency Services - Northern NSW

Your involvement helped make the festival so much more than a day of entertainment and celebration. It created valuable opportunities for residents to meet your teams, learn about emergency preparedness, explore the resources available to our community and strengthen the relationships that help keep us safe.

For communities like Wardell, which have experienced the impacts of major flooding firsthand, these connections are especially important.

Community resilience isn't something we build only when disaster strikes. It's built through everyday connections, shared knowledge, trust and the relationships we develop long before an emergency occurs.

It was fantastic to see so many people, particularly children and families, engaging with your teams, exploring the displays and learning more about the important work you do.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy and expertise your members contributed to making the day such a success.

👏 Thank you for everything you do, not just at the festival, but throughout the year to support our communities.

03/11/2026

⛈️ Thunders storms might be coming our way later today.

The safest place during a storm is under secure shelter, aware from trees, powerlines, creeks and low-lying areas.

Here are some things you can do to stay safe and be prepared:
🔸Keep an eye on the weather radar and avoid travel during heavy rain.
🔸Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
🔸Tie down loose items in your yard.
🔸Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
🔸Report fallen power lines to Essential Energy 13 20 80.

🛑 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.
⚠️ Remember, flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable. Stay vigilant.
📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other areas.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 13:15 AEST on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

02/11/2026

Wardell Community-led Safe Space is a welcoming, non-clinical environment where people experiencing emotional or suicidal distress can connect with compassionate support from trained volunteers who have lived experience of su***de.

These spaces are intended to provide an alternative or addition to other services that may not be immediately available or the most appropriate fit for a person’s needs all the time.

Wardell Neighbourhood Centre is working with Roses in the Ocean, a national organisation dedicated to empowering people with lived experience of su***de, to establish a Community-led Safe Space for our region.

For many people, having a space grounded in empathy, dignity, and shared human experience can make an important difference in moments of distress.

We are seeking new volunteers and inquires from people who would like to participate in support of this service. You don't have to have any experience to offer support - all volunteers are supported through a a great free training suite with the experienced team at Roses in the Ocean.

You can drop in for a visit on Tuesdays, contact us directly or head to our website to find out more > link in profile 👆

Northern NSW Local Health District Healthy North Coast Women's Health Northern Rivers Northern Rivers Su***de Prevention and Awareness Group Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre - MRNC ACON Northern Rivers

01/11/2026

Get ready to look fabulous, dust off your best jacket and hats and join us tomorrow for Wardell's Melbourne Cup morning tea.
10am - 12noon

Bring a plate to share
Join our race day sweeps and come along for some race day fun and games.

01/11/2026

Another great edition of the Broadwater Babbler is out !

Huge thanks to Betty and everyone who puts together this fabulous local publication.

01/11/2026

Congratulations everyone involved in this years month long Richmond Riverfest events. A fantastic celebration of our waterways and Richmond River catchment and an incredible way to highlight our role in restoring this amazing asset. 🐟

Drinkable - Swimmable - Fishable

01/11/2026

Congratulation to all the crew at Broadwater Community Social - fantastic Halloween event. !! So much fun. 🤩

Our Broadwater Community Social Halloween event was so much fun!
We loved seeing all the spooky faces and creative costumes. Most of all, we loved seeing everyone come together and enjoy themselves.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. We couldn't have done it without our wonderful community.

30/10/2026

Pizza is hot - come and join us in Richmond Street !!

Address

3 Sinclair Street
Wardell, NSW
2477

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Website

https://www.wardellcore.community/

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