NINA is a local not-for-profit
community based organisation serving clients From Helensburgh to Woonona
Our Mission
Provide appropriate aid to Northern Illawarra residents to maintain an independent lifestyle.
Our Vision
Expand range of activities and client numbers, while increasing volunteer numbers to ensure all service requests are met.
Our Values
Community, Integrity, Caring, Creativity
Our Affiliations and Memberships.
Funded by The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) through My Aged Care and Transport for NSW.
ACHIEVING MORE
TOGETHER !
Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid Inc (NINA) is built on the spirit of working together.
By sharing skills and resources we can create a strong community that makes an impact that exceeds our size.
With our volunteers, staff members, contractors, partners, donors and funding bodies, we support many clients in the Illawarra region.
OUR SERVICES
Our services encourage independence, choice and an improved lifestyle.
Individual Transport
Individual transport for CTP and CHSP eligible clients.
Group Social Support
Cafe Club weekly in Helensburgh as well as Thirroul where we have a range of activities and entertainers. Chess on Tuesdays & Fridays and Laugh & Craft group on Wednesday mornings.
Group Outings
Regular group outings to nurseries and places of interest. Day trips and lunch outings as well as special event activities such as the theatre and exhibitions.
Shopping Trips
Fortnightly Friday shopping bus trips to Corrimal as well as various other shopping centres including Sylvania, Dapto and Engadine. We also do monthly shopping trips to various local Bunnings.
Meal Delivery Service
Delivery of meals on wheels to clients homes.
Individual Social Support
Individual social support to CHSP eligible clients.
OUR WEEKLY EVENTS
You may be aware due to current restrictions with COVID 19 and mass gatherings, some our events are currently postponed. Please keep an eye out on our social media pages for further updates.
Unfortunately at this stage some of our events have been postponed.
- 10:30 am
Thirroul Group
Melbourne Cup Lunch
- 1:00 pm
Chess group
Music & Tea at Wollongong Art Gallery
- 10:00 am
CAFE club
- 10:30 am
Thirroul Group
- 1:00 pm
Chess group
- 9:00 am
Bunnings Trip
- 10:30 am
Thirroul Group
- 1:00 pm
Chess group
- 9:00 am
Nursery Outing
- 10:30 am
Thirroul Group
- 1:00 pm
Chess group
Day trip to Bundeena
- 10:30 am
Laugh and Craft
- 10:30 am
Thirroul Group
- 1:00 pm
Chess group
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
We are continuing to provide essential services but there may be impacts to some events and activities.
For specific health-related advice about coronavirus visit NSW Health and Australian Government – Department of Health
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE !
We need volunteers to assist those that are in need. Contact us now if you can assist.
VOLUNTEER NOW
Call Or Visit Our Centre (02) 4294 1900
