Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre Refurbishment

Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Advancement Group Inc. (Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre) serves the community in the belief that together we can make a difference.

Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Advancement Group Inc. provides a safe, supportive environment where we offer services, opportunities and resources to give a sense of belonging and empowerment, by improving the lives of people in our community. West Wallsend is a very unique location, a historic mining 'town' on the western outskirts of Newcastle.

Set up in June 1982, the organisation has supported people in the community of West Wallsend NSW and the surrounding area for many years. Two part-time staff provide referral for community services, such as housing, Centrelink assistance, resumes, computers for use, photocopying, washing machine and dryer, shower, personal hygiene products, a community library and food assistance programs.
Social programs include Parents as Teachers Playgroups and a weekly social community art program. Rooms upstairs and the hall are rented out to community groups such as before and after school care and psychology. Events of significance are often acknowledged as awareness campaigns for health and wellbeing. About 15 dedicated volunteers support the two staff with the community garden, the food assistance program, the art program and the Management Committee.

Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre assists people who are often from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and who are isolated from social connections in their local community. Whilst funded by the NSW Government for core business activities, the organisation relies heavily on grant funding to provide many valuable programs.