Groups / Classes
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre supports the following groups in providing their services to the residents of the Randwick Local Government area and it's surrounding suburbs.
The Book Club
- Established in 1999 this group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 2.00-3.00pm. The group discusses the 'book of the month' and selects a book for the following month. We read fiction, non-fiction and biography. For information on book clubs in the local area contact 9349 8200 or Randwick Council's Information and Library Service.
Harmony
- Harmony is a self help group which can assist people
in overcoming their anxieties. Learn relaxation skills,
breathing techniques and develop a positive mental
outlook in a safe, confidential and friendly
environment. Harmony meets weekly on Thursdays from 2 to
4pm at Maroubra Junction.
The Harmony volunteer facilitator was a recipient of a 2007 Mental Health Award for her work with this group. NAFA Film Group
- NAFA is a networking group of actors, screenwriters & filmmakers. Meetings are held every Monday evening at JNC with script development workshops, auditions, rehearsal and crew meetings scheduled regularly. For more information contact Tony Chu on tony@nafa.net.au or check out the website www.nafa.net.au
ASPIRE (Autism Spectrum Parents, Info & Resources East)
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ASPIRE was formed by a group of parents who care for children on the Autism Spectrum.
Together they share in the joys and challenges of raising children with a diverse range
of talents and needs. The purpose of ASPIRE is to give information, communicate group meeting
dates and share details of resources available for children on the Autism Spectrum and their
families.
- Evening Meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Corio Centre
- Daytime meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 9.30am - 11.30am at The Junction Neighbourhood Centre.
For more info and contact email go to www.asdsupport.org Spanish Carers Support Group
- This support group meets monthly at The Junction Neighbourhood Centre and assists Spanish speaking carers of people with mental illness including dementia. The group offers support and friendship, idea sharing, recreational & relaxation opportunities & much more. For referrals contact JNC on 9349 8200.
Multicultural Support Network
- This group offers support to anyone from a multicultural background. The group meets at JNC on the last Friday of the month from 6 to 8pm. For more information contact George on 9349 2804 or 0401 428972.
Groups / Classes
JNC offers a range of educational, social and recreational classes taught by qualified volunteer teachers.
Senior's English & Social Support Classes
- We run two classes weekly for people over 65 years of age who reside in the Randwick LGA Classes are Thursdays from 10am to 11.30am and 12 to 1.30pm. Small classes (8 max.) with trained volunteer teachers. The aim of Senior's English is to provide weekly support services to seniors from a muticultural background. This will give them the opportunity to improve or maintain their English language skills and keep them linked with the community, thus avoiding social isolation. Special information sessions and other activities will be included.
Papercraft Class
- The class offers the opportunity to learn
the art of making beautiful greeting cards using
quilling, parchment, lace, and other techniques.
Fridays 11am to 1.30pm. One school term only. Learn all types of greeting card styles eg. iris, quilling and parchment. Some equipment will need to be purchased and there is a one off, $20 enrolment fee - course is free to those on Centrelink pensions or carers. Once you have completed the course you are welcome to join our Monday workshop where you can continue to work on cards and new projects as they are offered eg. decorative painting. Monday Workshop 12noon to 2.30pm (Free) Knitting Network
- This friendly and supportive group meets weekly on Mondays from 12 to 2:30pm. It offers the chance to learn knitting and crochet with a skilled volunteer teacher - Knit for 'Wrap with Love', work on your own projects in the company of others or share your craft skills with others. All ages welcome. Only charge is donation towards refreshments provided. This group also arranges social activities for it's members and has access to bus outings and other centre activities. All enquiries please contact JNC
