About Us
History
The Foundation was established in early 1987.
Previously members had belonged to a group known as the Supporters for Living Skills in Chatswood, but decided that it was time to aim for a self sufficient, secure charitable organisation as an independent, incorporated, non-profit organisation with taxation benefit status for charitable donations and philanthropic bequests.
Board
The Board of Directors consists of an honorary president, secretary and treasurer as well as additional directors including client members.
Meetings
There is a combined board and general meeting for all members every 2nd month, normally on the 1st Monday at 5 pm to 7 pm. All members and other interested parties are welcome. Contact us for the date and place (at present at KNC) of the next meeting and come along.
With the closure in July 2009 of "Westview Cottage" by NSW Health, programs are presently run from various locations on the Lower North Shore (LNS). Westview was a drop in centre for mental health consumers situated in Hercules Street, Chatswood.
Current alternative venues are:
- Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre (KNC)
- North Sydney Community Centre (NSSC),
behind Stanton Library
- Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH)
Disscussions are ongoing to move programs back to Hercules Street, Chatswood.
Programs currently available at the above locations are:
Mondays:
12.30-1.30 pm--Spiritual Matters discussion led by a Chaplian. (KNC);
Tuesdays:
12 Midday--BBQ lunch followed by a bus outing. Minimal charge for lunch. Bus outing free (KNC);
Thursdays:
10,30 am -12.30--Music Therapy. This is run by a qualified Music Therapist. Free (KNC);
12.00 Midday--Weight Management. Free (RNSH).
Previous popular activity to be arranged by the Foundation (when funds permit) is the Art group at NSSC.
The Foundation is exploring other programs such as:
- Computer classes
- Buddy and Mentoring programs
- Quit smoking program
- Volunteer program. If you wish to assist the Foundation with its activities please email or telephone for details.
The Foundation is represented on the Board of Mars Inc. run by the Create Team of the Health Service. Mars Inc. provides paid work to consumers on the Gardening and Nursery Teams at Gladesville, Chatswood and Wahroonga and in the Cornucopia Cafe at Gladesville.
Mental Health Teams, the Create Team and the Consumer Group arrange additional programs from time to time.
For details contact Greg, LNS Create Team on--
0412 768 570
Some aspects of the programs are run by registered volunteers or employees of the NSW Health Service.
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