RESOURCE CENTRE
We provide information, referrals and assistance to individuals and their families at the office section of Engadine Community Centre with the help of local volunteers and funding from Sutherland Shire Council and NSW Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ), including:
Computers for Seniors
Bring your own device for individual lessons on Monday mornings. 45 minutes each, lessons are booked on a monthly basis.
Sharps disposal
Free sharps disposal for insulin dependent persons. Used sharps must be in a strong container with a secure lid.
ECS Community Library
Love to read and watch great films? Our free library of DVDs and books is available to all visitors whenever ECS is open. Donate books and/or DVDs in exchange for taking books and DVDs from our shelves.
Document Services
Our volunteers can assist with photocopying (black & white or colour), binding and laminating for a small fee.
We also have JP services available by appointment on Thursdays (10 AM – 1 PM)
INFORMATION & REFERRALS
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INFORMATION, ADVICE & REFERRALS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Our Building Communities Coordinator works weekdays only (Mon-Thurs), but please make an appointment, if you can, to discuss complex issues. Information about Toy Library, playgroups and all other local services are available anytime the centre is open.​
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INFORMATION ABOUT AGED CARE
Our Aged Services Coordinator works part-time, so it's best to make an appointment to discuss complex issues or ECS services. Contacts for all other local services are available anytime the centre is open.​​
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
As a caretaker for part of the Engadine Community Centre, we assist Sutherland Shire Council in providing residents with room hire with enclosed courtyard, disability access toilet and a children's toilet.
We have one room available for hire that is suitable for group classes, meetings, and presentations. The room can hold a maximum capacity of 25 people and is available week nights from 3:00 pm onwards. Please see the agreement here.
Facilities include:
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Projector
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Non-moveable Whiteboards
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Small kitchen
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Toilets
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Flat screen TV including DVD player
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Stereo
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Baby change table & Children's toilets
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Disabled toilets