NINA is a local not-for-profit
community based organisation serving clients From Helensburgh to Thirroul
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
Group Social Support- CAFÉ Club- weekly of a Thursday. We have Chess on Tues/Friday mornings, Laugh and Craft group on Wednesday mornings Starting a Card group In August.
Group Outings
We have a bus that has weekly shopping trips. Group outings each week. Including regular trips to Bunnings and other shopping centres in the area, as well as day trips and lunch outing s to various places of interest. Special event activities such as the Theatre and ballet.
Monthly Group Outings
Monthly group outings including transport for individuals or small groups.
Meal Delivery Service
Delivery of meals on wheels to clients homes.
Individual Social Support
Individual social support to CHSP eligible clients.
CHSP
Commonwealth Home Support Program for persons aged 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).
CTP
Community Transport Program, eligible clients between 18-65yrs.
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.
- 9:30 am
Wollongong Botanic Gardens shopping trip
- 1:00 pm
Chess Group
Woronora Boat Shed outing10:30 am / 1:30 pm
Austinmer Morning Group1:00 pm / 3:00 pm
Chess activity
- 9:30 am
Woronora Boat Shed outing
- 10:30 am
Austinmer Morning Group
- 1:00 pm
Chess activity
- 9:00 am
Figtree Shopping trip
- 1:00 pm
Chess Group
- 9:00 am
Engadine Shopping trip
- 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
