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SCONE & ABERDEEEN<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
AIRLIE HOUSE MOTOR INN<br />
Mailing: PO Box 175<br />
Location: 229 New England Highway<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Motel/Restaurant<br />
t: 6545 1488 f: 6545 3061<br />
airliehouse.<strong>scone</strong>@bigpond.com<br />
www.airliehouse.com.au<br />
7.00am - 9.30pm 7 Days<br />
COLONIAL MOTOR LODGE & HERITAGE RESTAURANT<br />
Mailing: PO Box 186<br />
Location: 9 Guernsey Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
m: 0402 297 414<br />
t: 6545 1700 f: 6545 3130<br />
colonial_motorlodge@bigpond.com<br />
www.colonialmotorlodge.com.au<br />
3.5 Star Motel, All ground floor.<br />
A La Carte Restaurant<br />
Breakfast 7 days. Restaurant- Monday- Saturday 6:00pm- 9:00pm.<br />
Reception Monday- Friday<br />
7:00am- 10:00pm,<br />
Saturday & Sunday 7:30am- 9:00pm.<br />
HUNTER TENANTS ADVICE & ADVOCACY SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 115<br />
Location: 5 William Street<br />
Hamilton NSW 2303<br />
Telephone advice and information to people who rent their <strong>accommodation</strong>. Representation <strong>of</strong> tribunal in special<br />
circumstances. Community education activities.<br />
t: 1800 654 504 f: 4969 6088<br />
www.tenants.org.au<br />
Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm<br />
KIHOPE LODGE<br />
Location: 381 Cliftlands Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
B & B <strong>accommodation</strong> for you and your horse.<br />
t: 0418 625 500<br />
enquiry@kihopelodge.com.au<br />
www.kihopelodge.com.au<br />
SCONE MOTOR INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 416<br />
Location: 49-53 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 3079 f: 6545 3998<br />
w: www.<strong>scone</strong>motorinn.com.au<br />
Motel Accommodation & Conference Centre<br />
WANARUAH - LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL<br />
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Mailing: PO Box 127<br />
Location: 19 Maitland Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
We are a not for pr<strong>of</strong>it organisation that deals with land issues, helps he Aboriginal Community with housing,<br />
referals and Admin Help etc.<br />
m: 0429 773 900<br />
t: 6543 1288 f: 6542 5377<br />
wanaruah@bigpond.net.au<br />
9am - 5pm<br />
No referral necessary<br />
ACCOMMODATION Emergency<br />
COMPASS HOUSING SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 15<br />
Location: 129 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Long term <strong>accommodation</strong> for low income persons.<br />
m: 0400 374 772<br />
t: 6545 1350 f: 6545 2033<br />
e: judis@compasshousing.org<br />
Mon-Thurs 9am - 4pm. Other hours by appointment<br />
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING<br />
Mailing: PO Box 432<br />
Location: 56 Brook Street,<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Long term <strong>accommodation</strong> with a rebate<br />
t: 6542 2199 f: 6542 2150<br />
www.housing.nsw.gov.au<br />
JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL COTTAGES<br />
Location: Newcastle<br />
To be eligible, the patient must live 200kms away and be next <strong>of</strong> kin to patient.<br />
t: 4921 3650<br />
MUSWELLBROOK WOMEN'S & CHILDRENS REFUGE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 250<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Support to women and children escaping domestic violence and unhealthy relationships.<br />
Crisis on call 24/7<br />
t: 6543 4277 f: 6542 5788<br />
refuge@bigpond.net.au<br />
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm.<br />
Self referral.<br />
UPPER HUNTER CRISIS ACCOMMODATION<br />
Mailing: PO Box 231<br />
Location: QE11 Building<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Assist clients to find short term <strong>accommodation</strong>. Support and advocacy for housing needs. Provide some assistance<br />
with bond and rent arrears.<br />
t: 6543 2555<br />
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ACCOMMODATION<br />
Aged<br />
MURRAVALE AGED CARE FACILITY<br />
Mailing: 6-10 Haydon Street<br />
Murrurundi NSW 2338<br />
Aged Care facility <strong>of</strong>fering low care permanent and respite care.<br />
m: 0427 466 668<br />
t: 65466 668 f: 65466 491<br />
murravale@hunterlink.net.au<br />
www.murravalemurrurundi.com<br />
24 hours<br />
Daily fees set by Department <strong>of</strong> Health & Ageing<br />
STRATHEARN VILLAGE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 138<br />
Location: 2- 4 Stafford Street, Scone<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Aged care facility and independent living units.<br />
t: 6545 1255 f: 6545 2770<br />
admin@strathearnvillage.com.au<br />
CHILDREN<br />
UPPER HUNTER EARLY LEARNING CENTRE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 208<br />
Location: 72 Main Street, Scone<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 9545 f: 6545 2671<br />
aregan@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
Monday- Friday<br />
7:00am- 6:00pm<br />
BABY CAPSULE RENTAL<br />
Location: 130 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Hire Capsules<br />
t: 6545 2562 f: 6545 9017<br />
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 4.00pm<br />
$85 for 6 months, $30 refund on return<br />
Phone or call in.<br />
CAPSULE FITTING STATION<br />
Location: Scone Toyota Main Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Baby Restraint Fitting Station<br />
t: 6545 9118<br />
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FAMILY INSIGHT<br />
Mailing: PO Box 221<br />
Location: 2/80 Brook Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Family insight is a home based volunteering service that <strong>of</strong>fers practical support to parents, with a child under 5 by<br />
linking them with a volunteer.<br />
m: 0427 404 101<br />
f: 6541 3055<br />
philip@familyinsight.org.au<br />
www.familyinsight.org.au<br />
Monday- Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm<br />
KIDS HELP LINE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 2000<br />
Milton QLD 4064<br />
Kids Helpline is <strong>Australia</strong>'s only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service for young<br />
people aged 5 to 25 years.<br />
m: 0434 077 439<br />
t: 07 38671386 f: 07 3367 1266<br />
kporter@boystown.com.au<br />
www.kidshelp.com.au<br />
24 hours, 7 days a week.<br />
ST LUKES- KIDS CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Location: St Lukes Anglican Church Hall Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Fun and learning in a Christ- centred environment for primary school aged children.<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
Phone Father Glen Hughes for more information.<br />
SCONE OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 208<br />
Location: St Marys School grounds, Waverley Street, Scone<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Providing after school care during school term for 5- 12 year olds and vacation care during school holiday period.<br />
m: 0437 760 441<br />
t: 6545 9053<br />
e: lmcgrath@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
e: soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
School terms 3:00pm - 6:00pm<br />
School holidays 8.00am - 6.00pm<br />
Enrolment is $30.00 per family per service<br />
Cost is $15.00 for after school care and $35 for vacation care per session<br />
There is no referral required<br />
Phone to join<br />
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UPPER HUNTER FAMILY DAY CARE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 208<br />
Location: Council Administration Building, Liverpool St<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Arranges child care in the homes <strong>of</strong> registered carers in the Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Shires. Child Care<br />
Benefits apply for eligible families.<br />
m: 0438 401 166<br />
t: 6540 1151 f: 6545 3647<br />
uhfdc@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm<br />
Carers set own fees.<br />
CHURCHES<br />
BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 107<br />
Location: 72- 74 Guernsey Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Teach the word <strong>of</strong> God.<br />
t: 6545 2536<br />
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 29<br />
Location: 10 Short Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1550<br />
presterjohn@bigpond.com<br />
BUNNAN ANGLICAN CHURCH<br />
Location: Merriwa Road<br />
Bunnan NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 29<br />
Location: 10 Short Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Catholic Parish & Diocese <strong>of</strong> Maitland, Newcastle.<br />
t: 6545 155<br />
presterjohn@bigpond.com<br />
www.upperhuntercatholic.org.au<br />
6.30pm Saturday Murrurundi, Sunday 9am & 5pm Scone. 11.30am Moonan Flat (2nd Sunday <strong>of</strong> Month)<br />
CHRISTIAN INFORMATION CENTRE<br />
121 St Aubins Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Serving Christ. Christian information, all aspects <strong>of</strong> a Christ filled life.<br />
m: 0432 748 161<br />
Most days<br />
MOONAN FLAT UNION CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Location: Moonan Flat<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
A church shared by Anglican and Uniting congregations.<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
Location: Cnr St Aubins and Guernsey Streets<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6541 1721<br />
SCONE & DISTRICT UNITING CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 134<br />
Location: Cnr Main & Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Christian organisation spreading the word <strong>of</strong> God and love for mankind.<br />
t: 65451396<br />
<strong>scone</strong>uc@pacific.net.au<br />
Weekly worship 9.30am Sundays<br />
ST ANDREWS<br />
Mailing: PO Box 134<br />
Location: Cnr Main and Kingdon Streets<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Rouchel, Bunnan and Moonan Flat.<br />
t: 6545 1396<br />
STEWARTS BROOK UNION CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Location: Stewarts Brook<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
For details contact Father Glen Hughes.<br />
ST JUDES ANGLICAN CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Location: Bunnan<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
For details contact Father Glen Hughes.<br />
ST LUKES ANGLICAN CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Location: Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
ST MARKS ANGLICAN CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 125<br />
Location: 16 Moray Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
t: 6543 7239<br />
stmarksaberdeen@bigpond.com<br />
ST MATTHEWS ANGLICAN CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Location: Gundy<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 3396<br />
Phone Father Glen Hughes for further details.<br />
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ST THOMAS CHURCH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 35, Muswellbrook<br />
Location: Segenhoe Street,<br />
Aberdeen 2336<br />
Catholic Church<br />
t: 6543 1167 f: 6541 3365<br />
church@hunterlink.net.au<br />
CLUBS<br />
ABERDEEN FISHING CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 88<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
m: 0407 453 263<br />
t: 6545 3223<br />
Meetings held at the Aberdeen Bowling Club. Phone for application<br />
BOWLING CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 290<br />
Location: 40 Gundy Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1511 f: 6545 1281<br />
COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION<br />
Mailing: PO Box 190<br />
Location: 1 Surman Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Community and friendship. Everyone welcome. t: 6545 2302<br />
GUN CLUB- UPPER HUNTER<br />
Mailing: C/o 8 Little Street<br />
Location: Ranch Road, Gundy Road<br />
Scone NSW 2336<br />
t: 6545 1798<br />
LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF SCONE INC<br />
Mailing: 16 Davies Street<br />
Location: Scone Bowling Club<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
We are a social organisation. We have guest speakers most months and enjoy fellowship & friendship.<br />
t: 6545 9953<br />
3rd Monday <strong>of</strong> each month at 1.30pm<br />
$15.00 pa<br />
LIONS CLUB OF ABERDEEN<br />
Location: 15 Mount Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
Service, Organisation, Fund Raising.<br />
t: 6543 7390<br />
Dinner Meeting 4th Wednesday <strong>of</strong> Month. Aberdeen RSL. 6.30 - 7.00<br />
LIONS CLUB OF SCONE INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 157<br />
Scone NSW 2336<br />
Service Club assisting and donating to local, national and international causes and charities.<br />
t: 6545 2201<br />
<strong>scone</strong>lions@westnet.com.au<br />
Dinners 1st and 3rd Wednesdays <strong>of</strong> the month at Scone RSL Club 6.30 for 7pm<br />
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ROTARY CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 70<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
International organisation committed to improving local, national & World Communities.<br />
m: 0438 668 993<br />
t: 6545 2238<br />
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6.30pm. Scone Bowling Club Dinner Meeting<br />
$195 pa + Dinner Fees<br />
SCONE GOLF CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 110<br />
Location: Aberdeen Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
9 hole Golf Course, Opened Wed - Sat<br />
t: 6545 1814 f: 6545 3425<br />
<strong>scone</strong>golf@westnet.com.au<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
ABERDEEN INFORMATION CENTRE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 114<br />
Location: Rose Garden Cottage, New England Highway<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
Offers an information service to the community and visitors. Photocopies, fax, Countrylink Tickets, Greyhound<br />
Buses & Transcare<br />
m: 0411 725 239<br />
t: 6543 8457 f: 6543 8457<br />
aberdeeninforcentre@bigpond.com<br />
Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm Closed 12 noon - 1pm for Lunch<br />
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION<br />
Mailing: POBox A2618<br />
Location: Level 8, 175 Castlereagh Street<br />
Sydney South NSW 1235<br />
Interpreting and translations, ethnic media reporting multicultural marketing, ethnic community email service,<br />
community liaison, grants, policy advice<br />
t: 8255 6767 f: 8255 6868<br />
crc.mail@crc.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.crc.nsw.gov.au<br />
8.00am - 5.00pm<br />
HUNTER REGION LANDCARE NETWORK<br />
Mailing: PO Box 447<br />
Maitland NSW 2320<br />
Supporting Hunter wide landcare activities through direct grants, aquatic plants nursery, community & schools<br />
education, sustainable agriculture, carbon smart, native vegetation training & on-ground works.<br />
m: 0458 348 110<br />
t: 4934 8110<br />
hrln@hunterlink.net.au<br />
www.hunterlandcare.org.au<br />
Monday -Friday 9:00am- 5.00pm<br />
Nil<br />
NATIONAL SERVICEMENS ASSOCIATION<br />
Mailing: PO Box 17<br />
Location: 5 Kamilaroi Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
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Have raffles at Muswellbrook RSL wednesday nights except 2nd wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month. We are a social club for<br />
National Servicemen, partners & friends.<br />
m: 0407 458 432<br />
t: 6543 3852<br />
1st Sunday <strong>of</strong> Month. Rotate between Muswellbrook, Scone & Merriwa<br />
New $25. Renewal $20 per year.<br />
NSW OMBUDSMAN<br />
Location: Level 24, 580 George Street<br />
Sydney NSW 2000<br />
The Ombudsman functions include dealing with complaints about the public sector and the provision <strong>of</strong> community<br />
services, determination <strong>of</strong> FOI applications, oversighting the investigation <strong>of</strong> complaints about police and the<br />
handling <strong>of</strong> allegations.<br />
t: 1800 451 524 or 9286 1000<br />
f: 9283 2911<br />
nswombo@ombo.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.ombo.nsw.gov.au<br />
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm<br />
SCONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 100<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Lobbying & networking Group promoting the Scone Business Community<br />
t: 65452904<br />
<strong>scone</strong>cci@bigpond.net.au<br />
Board meets 2nd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month.<br />
Business $135pa, Individual $35 pa<br />
SCONE LANDCARE INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 276<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Voluntary group working to conserve and improve land and water quality in the Scone area. e.g Planting Native<br />
Vegetation in Scone and on local farms, Rivercare projects, raising community awareness.<br />
t: 6545 1996<br />
rkhardy1@bigpond.com<br />
Membership $11 pa (incl GST)<br />
SCONE NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 514<br />
Location: 130 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Information and Referral Centre. Offering a fully equipped resource centre that enables the local community,<br />
business and individuals <strong>of</strong> all ages the opportunity to develop information and communication technology.<br />
Countryling Agency<br />
Administration Services<br />
Photocopying, faxing, laminating<br />
First Aid and Computer Courses<br />
t: 6545 2562 f: 6545 9017<br />
adminsnrc@pacific.net.au<br />
Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:00pm<br />
User Pay, no referral necessary<br />
UPPER HUNTER COMMUNITY SERVICE INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 231<br />
Location: Crn Bridge & Market St<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Wide range <strong>of</strong> Welfare & Community service programs which provide support and advocacy as well as Groupwork<br />
sessions for all memebers <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
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t: 6542 3555 f: 6543 1643<br />
manager@uhcs.org.au<br />
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9.00am - 4.00pm Fri. 12 Midday - 4.00pm Wed<br />
UPPER HUNTER COMMUNITY SERVICES - TOYBOX<br />
Mailing: PO Box 231<br />
Location: Bowman Park Community Centre, Skellatar St<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Toybox is a not for pr<strong>of</strong>it service which provides parental support and education programs for children aged 0-6<br />
years in isolated areas <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter. Our organised play sessions service more than 200 families throughout<br />
the area.<br />
t: 6543 4877 f: 6543 4877<br />
Sessions run 9.30am - Midday<br />
SCONE & UPPER HUNTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 339<br />
Location: 43/47 Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Research Centre closed mid December to mid January each year. The Research Centre assists people with their local<br />
research, whether it be information on the local area, compiling the family tree and/or looking for photographs, maps<br />
etc.<br />
t: 6545 9773 Ann Bailey or 6545 1598 Betty Pinkerton<br />
<strong>scone</strong>historical@yahoo.com.au<br />
www.upperhunter.local-e.nsw.gov.au/<br />
Museum Open Wednesdays 9.30am - 2.30pm. Sundays 2.30pm - 4.30pm.<br />
Admission Adult $2, Child 50c, Family $5<br />
WILDLIFE AID<br />
Location: Hunter based.<br />
Rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned native animals.<br />
m: 0447 667 737<br />
w: www.wildlifeaid.org.au<br />
COUNSELLING<br />
HUNTER GAMBLING COUNSELLING SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 11<br />
Location: 5/81 John Street<br />
Singleton NSW 2330<br />
m: 0438 282 356<br />
t: 6572 2941<br />
penneyg@missionaustralia.com.au<br />
www.missionaustralia.com.au<br />
Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm<br />
Free service, phone for appointment.<br />
HUNTER VALLEY PROJECTS<br />
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING<br />
Mailing: PO Box 467<br />
Location: Rutherford Community Centre<br />
Rutherford NSW 2320<br />
Free service to people who are experiencing financial difficulty.<br />
m: 0448 275 555<br />
f: 4932 9766<br />
LIFELINE<br />
t: 13 11 14<br />
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UPPER HUNTER FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 231<br />
Location: Cnr Bridge & Market Streets<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Provides a range <strong>of</strong> suuport to families with dependent children whose capacity to function is limited by internal or<br />
external stresses <strong>of</strong> life. Focus on strengthening and supporting families, building on members existing skills.<br />
t: 6542 3555 f: 6543 1643<br />
admin@uhcs.org.au<br />
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 9am - 4pm. Wed 12pm - 4pm. Free service<br />
CULTURAL<br />
ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES INC.<br />
Location: "Long Hill", Gundy Road<br />
via Scone NSW 2337<br />
m: 0428 431 099<br />
t: 6545 8141 f: 6545 8063<br />
charles_cooke@esat.net.au<br />
www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com<br />
2nd Tuesday each month. 7.30pm at Aberdeen Bowling Club<br />
Looking for new committee members<br />
$5.00 pa<br />
AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY<br />
Mailing: PO Box 112<br />
Location:<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Provide pictorial lectures on a variety <strong>of</strong> subjects involving fine arts.<br />
t: 6545 1822<br />
richardswj@bigpond.com<br />
www.adfas.org.au/<strong>scone</strong><br />
6.00pm for 6.30pm Tuesday evenings. Eight lectures during the year.<br />
$110 per year or $20.00 per lecture.<br />
SCONE RSL PIPES AND DRUMS<br />
Mailing: 'Long Hill'<br />
Gundy NSW 2337<br />
Location: St Lukes Hall, Liverpool Street, Scone<br />
The band provides traditional Scottish music for all functions. Always looking for new memebers<br />
m: 0428 431 099<br />
t: 6545 8141 f: 6545 8063<br />
charles_cooke@esat.net.au<br />
www.<strong>scone</strong>rslpipeband.com.au<br />
Each Monday 7.30pm St Lukes Hall, Liverpool St, Scone<br />
SCONE & UPPER HUNTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 339<br />
Location: 43-47 Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Museum, Research Centre. Research Centre assists people with their local research, whether it be info on the local<br />
area, compiling the family tree and/ or looking for photos, maps etc. Committee meetings held on the 1st<br />
Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month, AGM held in February.<br />
t: Betty 6545 1598, Ann 6545 9773<br />
<strong>scone</strong>historical@yahoo.com.au<br />
www.upperhunter.local-e.nsw.gov.au/communityorgs/1423.html<br />
Museum open Wednesday 9:30am- 2:30pm and Sunday 2:30am- 4:30pm. Research Centre opens Wednesday<br />
9:30am- 2:30pm.<br />
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SCONE SINGERS<br />
Mailing: c/- 6- 8 Petwynn Street<br />
Wingen NSW 2337<br />
Location: Scone High School<br />
Scone Singers is a community choir that has been singing in the Upper Hunter for over 11 years. Scone Singers<br />
enjoy learning and performing a diverse repoitre for many community functions. A love <strong>of</strong> singing is all that is<br />
required.<br />
m: 0403 649 486<br />
t: 6545 0308 f: 6541 7005<br />
cheryl.pringle@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
5:00pm- 6:30pm Each Sunday<br />
$40 per term.<br />
UPPER HUNTER MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 140<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
Museum and cultural centre.<br />
m: 0408 050 243<br />
t: 6543 7117<br />
johnscriven@live.com.au<br />
DISABILITIES<br />
DISABILITY ADVOCACY NSW INC<br />
Mailing: Suite 3 Level 1, 408 King Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302<br />
Provides advocacy support to all people with a disability including mental illness and carers in the Hunter, New<br />
England & Mid North Coast.<br />
t: 4927 0111 f: 4927 0114<br />
da@da.org.au<br />
www.da.org.au<br />
Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm<br />
MAI WEL ACCOMODATION OUTREACH PROGRAM<br />
Mailing: PO Box 835 Maitland 2320<br />
Location: 115a South Street Telarah 2320<br />
The Accommodation Outreach program aims to assist clients to maintain and increase their independence through<br />
flexible and responsive support options based on the individual needs <strong>of</strong> the client, their families and carers.<br />
m: 0412 997 092<br />
t: 4932 8599 f: 4932 4286<br />
acop@maiwel.com.au<br />
www.maiwel.com.au<br />
UPPER HUNTER HOME MODIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 120<br />
Location: c/- Muswellbrook Community Health Centre - Muswellbrook Hospital<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Assits older persons, people with a disability and their carers to remain at home/living in the community by<br />
providing essential home modifications and home maintenance. Occupational therapy assessment available.<br />
t: 6542 2086 f: 6542 2002<br />
Business Hours<br />
Phone the <strong>of</strong>fice to make a referral.<br />
ROYAL BLIND SOCIETY<br />
t: 1300 847 466<br />
info@visionaustralia.org<br />
www.rbs.org.au<br />
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STRATHEARN VILLAGE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 138<br />
Location: 2- 4 Stafford Street, Scone<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Aged care facility and independent living units.<br />
t: 6545 1255 f: 6545 2770<br />
admin@strathearnvillage.com.au<br />
TRANSCARE HUNTER LTD<br />
Mailing: PO Box 455<br />
Location: 206 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Transcare provides community bus and car transport, social support, domestic assistance, telecare and Scone meals<br />
on wheels for the frail aged, people with disability and their cares as well as people who have limited or no access to<br />
transport.<br />
m: 0429 453 113<br />
t: 6545 3113 f: 6545 3855<br />
trish@transcare.org.au<br />
www.transcare.org.au<br />
Mon - Thurs 8.00am to 4.30pm. Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm<br />
UPPER HUNTER HOME MODIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 120<br />
Location: c/- Muswellbrook Community Health Centre - Muswellbrook Hospital<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Assits older persons, people with a disability and their carers to remain at home/living in the community by<br />
providing essential home modifications and home maintenance. Occupational therapy assessment available.<br />
t: 6542 2086 f: 6542 2002<br />
Phone the <strong>of</strong>fice to make a referral.<br />
UPPER HUNTER RIDING FOR THE DISABLED<br />
Mailing: PO Box 731<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> riding available to people with a disability. Any age. May-Sept in School Terms<br />
t: 6541 3847<br />
EDUCATION<br />
SCHOOL<br />
PRE SCHOOL<br />
ABERDEEN PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 32<br />
Location: 34 Bedford Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
Community based pre-school catering to the needs <strong>of</strong> 3 to 6 year olds. 41 weeks per year.<br />
t: 6543 7172 f: 6543 7095<br />
aberdeenpreschool@bigpond.com<br />
School Terms only. Mon to Fri 9.15 to 3.15<br />
SCONE AND DISTRICT<br />
PRE-SCHOOL INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 260<br />
Location: Lot 6-8 Cooper Street,<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
t: 6545 1489 f: 6545 1489<br />
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<strong>scone</strong>preschool@hunterlink.net.au<br />
Licensed hours 8.30am - 3.30pm<br />
Fees set annually<br />
PRIMARY<br />
ABERDEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 6<br />
Location: Segenhoe Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
Educational Facility - Primary School<br />
t: 6543 7271 f: 6543 7712<br />
aberdeen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
www.aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm<br />
BELLTREES PUBLIC SCHOOL<br />
Location: Belltrees Road<br />
Belltrees via Scone NSW 2337<br />
A small school providing learning facilities for ages 5-12 years.<br />
t: 6546 1148 f: 6546 1110<br />
9:00am- 3:00pm<br />
Contact school <strong>of</strong>fice for enrolments.<br />
SCONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 332<br />
Location: 60 Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
K-12 Independent Anglican School serving the Upper Hunter.<br />
t: 6545 3131 f: 6545 3240<br />
admin@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
www.sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Contact school on number to enrol.<br />
SCONE PUBLIC SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: 82- 89 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1049 f: 6545 3046<br />
<strong>scone</strong>-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
www.<strong>scone</strong>-p.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
ST MARY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 235<br />
Location: 12 Short Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Primary School education in the traditions <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church<br />
t: 6545 2058 f: 6545 3401<br />
admin@<strong>scone</strong>.mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
www.<strong>scone</strong>.mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
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HIGH SCHOOL<br />
SCONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 332<br />
Location: 60 Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
K-12 Independent Anglican School serving the Upper Hunter.<br />
t: 6545 3131 f: 6545 3240<br />
admin@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
www.sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Contact school on number to enrol.<br />
SCONE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 285<br />
Location: Gundy Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1455 f: 6545 3269<br />
<strong>scone</strong>-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
ST JOSEPHS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 12<br />
Location: Segenhoe Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
t: 6543 7444 f: 6543 7924<br />
admin@abrdn.mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
www.abrdn.mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
ST MARYS PRIMARY SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: PO Box 235<br />
Location: 12 Short Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2058 f: 6545 3401<br />
admin@<strong>scone</strong>.mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
http://<strong>scone</strong>.mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
TAFE<br />
HUNTER TAFE OUTREACH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 375<br />
Location: New England Highway<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Upper Hunter TAFE Outreach <strong>of</strong>fers free introductory level courses for people in the community. Outreach delivers<br />
a diverse range <strong>of</strong> courses based in the community for people who are disadvantaged in their access to education and<br />
training.<br />
t: 6542 1115 f: 6542 1165<br />
annabelle.mcloughlin@tafensw.edu.au<br />
www.tafensw.edu.au<br />
Monday - Friday 8.30am- 4pm<br />
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EMERGENCY<br />
AMBULANCE<br />
Emergency 000<br />
Ambulance Bookings 131233<br />
DOC'S HELPLINE<br />
t: 13 2111<br />
ENERGY AUSTRALIA<br />
t: 13 13 88<br />
FIRE BRIGADE<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1294 or Emergency 000<br />
FUNERAL SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 206<br />
Location: 60 Main Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2281<br />
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 46<br />
Location: 26 New England Highway<br />
Willow Tree NSW 2339<br />
t: 1800 081 166 or emergency 000<br />
f: 6747 1489<br />
liverpoolrange.zone@rfs.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au<br />
8.30am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri<br />
POISONS INFORMATION<br />
t: 13 11 26<br />
POLICE<br />
Location: Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6544 0199 or Emergency 000<br />
POLICE ASSISTANCE LINE (PAL)<br />
24 hour assistance line to report minor crimes and incidents on this number eg. break and enter, theft, malicious<br />
damage, stealing, lost property, minor motor vehicle crash report etc.<br />
t: 13 14 44<br />
SATUR VETERINARY CLINIC<br />
Location: 410 Bunnan Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Veterinary practice with 24 hour emergency service.<br />
t: 6545 3333 f: 6545 2560<br />
saturvets@saturvets.com.au<br />
8:00am- 6:00pm<br />
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SCONE VETERINARY HOSPITAL<br />
Location: 106 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1333 f: 6545 2903<br />
svh@hunterlink.net.au<br />
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 203<br />
Location: 74 Main Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Volunteers assisting the community during floods and storms.<br />
m: 0428 607 947<br />
t: 132 500<br />
ses@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.ses.nsw.gov.au<br />
Meetings: Wednesday 7:00pm<br />
ST VINCENT DE PAUL<br />
Support disadvantaged individuals and families.<br />
t: 82 303 028 (answering machine)<br />
EMPLOYMENT<br />
CENTRELINK<br />
Mailing: PO Box 787<br />
Location: 164 Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 13 2850<br />
JOBLINK PLUS<br />
Mailing: PO Box 825<br />
Location: Suite 2 77-85 Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Help with finding employment, helping employers find suitable staff.<br />
m: 0408 222 842<br />
t: 6541 8130 f: 6543 4421<br />
e: anne.wilson@joblinkplus.com.au<br />
9.00am to 5.00pm Mon-Fri<br />
Free service.<br />
MISSION AUSTRALIA<br />
Mailing: 88-96 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook, NSW, 2333<br />
Location: 130 Liverpool Street, Scone<br />
t: 6541 4222 f: 65414122<br />
adnumk@missionaustralia.com.au<br />
www.missionaustralia.com.au<br />
By appointment every Thursday at the Scone Neighbourhood Centre<br />
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GOVERNMENT<br />
CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY<br />
Mailing: GPO Box 9815<br />
Sydney NSW 2001<br />
Location: 1 Honeysuckle Drive, Boardwalk South, Building B<br />
Newcastle NSW 2300<br />
t: 131 272<br />
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 289<br />
Location: Commercial Centre<br />
Market Lane<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Child welfare service.<br />
t: 6543 2455<br />
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY & INVESTMENT PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND ENERGY<br />
Mailing: PO Box 168<br />
Location: Cnr Susan & Guernsey Streets, Scone NSW 2337<br />
Support for families during drought and other emergencies such as floods, fires and storms. Information and referral<br />
for assistance. Advocacy and personal support on farm visits. Co-ordination <strong>of</strong> farm family gatherings in rural<br />
communities.<br />
m: 0428 296 332<br />
t: 65444900 f: 6545 2639<br />
caroline.long@industry.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au<br />
8.30am - 4pm<br />
DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND PAROLE<br />
Location: Level 3/ 160 Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 6543 2255<br />
FORESTS NSW - MUSWELLBROOK NURSERY<br />
Mailing: PO Box 219<br />
Location: 72 New England Highway<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Public sale fo plants for local conditions. From tubestock to more advanced trees.<br />
m: 0427 275 634<br />
t: 6543 2622 f: 6543 1154<br />
8.30am - 4.30pm 7 days a week<br />
JOEL FITZGIBBON MP<br />
Mailing: PO Box 526<br />
Location: 3 Edward Street<br />
Cessnock NSW 2325<br />
Federal Member for Hunter. Office provides assistance with any federal government agencies.<br />
t: 4991 1022 f: 4991 2322<br />
j.fitzgibbon.mp@aph.gov.au<br />
www.joelfitzgibbon.com<br />
9am - 5pm Mon-Fri<br />
MEMBER FOR THE UPPER HUNTER- STATE<br />
Hon. George Souris MP<br />
Mailing: PO Box 493<br />
Location: 98 Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
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t: 6543 1065 f: 6543 1416<br />
upperhunter@parliament.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au<br />
NSW DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 168<br />
Location: Cnr Guernsey & Susan Streets<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1800 f: 6545 2639<br />
<strong>scone</strong>.<strong>of</strong>fice@dpi.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au<br />
NSW DPI DROUGHT SUPPORT WORKERS<br />
Mailing: PO Box 168<br />
Location: Cnr Guernsey & Susan Streets<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Assistance with drought information, community drought events and support farming families. Appropriate referral<br />
to specialised services.<br />
m: 0428 296 332<br />
t: 6544 4900 f: 6545 2639<br />
Monday/ Tuesday/ Thursday<br />
8:30am- 4:00pm<br />
Free service.<br />
NSW OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING<br />
Parramatta NSW 2124<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Fair Trading safeguards consumer rights and advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice.<br />
t: 13 32 20<br />
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au<br />
OMBUDSMAN NSW<br />
Mailing: Level 24, 580 George Street<br />
Sydney NSW 2000<br />
Functions include dealing with complaints about the public sector and the provision <strong>of</strong> community services,<br />
determination <strong>of</strong> FOI applications, oversighting the investigation <strong>of</strong> complaints about police and the handling <strong>of</strong><br />
allegations.<br />
t: 1800 451 524 f: 9283 2911<br />
e: nswombo@ombo.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.ombo.nsw.gov.au<br />
ROADS & TRAFFIC AUTHORITY<br />
Location: Cnr Hill & Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 6543 1211<br />
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm<br />
ST HELIERS CORRECTIVE SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 597<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 6543 1166<br />
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT<br />
LIBRARIES<br />
SCONE PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Location: 214 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Scone Public Library is a branch <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter Regional Library located in the Scone CBD<br />
t: 6545 1451 f: 6545 1451<br />
<strong>scone</strong>@uhrl.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au<br />
Mon - Fri 10.00am to 5.30pm.<br />
(Closed for lunch 1.00pm to 2.00pm)<br />
ABERDEEN LIBRARY<br />
t: 6543 7669<br />
UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL<br />
SCONE OFFICE<br />
Administration Building<br />
Mailing: PO Box 208<br />
Location: Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6540 1100 f: 6545 2671<br />
e: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
w: www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
Swimming Pool T: 6545 1102<br />
HEALTH<br />
ABERDEEN DOCTORS SURGERY<br />
Mailing: PO Box 125<br />
Location: 78 MacQueen Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
General practice<br />
t: 6543 7790 t: 6543 7890<br />
f: 6543 7782<br />
DENTAL CLINIC- SCHOOL<br />
Mailing: C/-82-89 Liverpool Street<br />
Location: Scone Public School<br />
Hill Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Free service to children, parents must hold a Health Care or Pension Card.<br />
t: 6545 2427<br />
DR PAUL BAKARICH<br />
Location: 218 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Provides dental procedures<br />
t: 6545 2147 f: 6545 9535<br />
9.00am 1.00pm -2.00pm - 5.00pm<br />
Appointment through 1300 651 625 for Health Care and Centrelink Card Holders<br />
DENTURE CLINIC<br />
Location: 4 Market Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Full and partial dentures, relines, repairs and mouthguards.<br />
t: 6543 1987<br />
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EYECARE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 394<br />
Location: 203 Kelly Street, Scone<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Eye examination, spectacles and contact lens dispenser.<br />
m: 0412 794 715<br />
t: 6545 3555 t: 6543 3143<br />
f: 6542 5241<br />
e: eyecare@maxnet.net.au<br />
MAMMOGRAM<br />
Location: Senior Citizens Grounds - Cnr Cooper & Oxford Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
A bus outreaches to this area to provide Mammagrams for women over the age <strong>of</strong> 50<br />
t: 13 20 50<br />
Bookings are every two years<br />
Check by phone as to when the bus is in this area.<br />
Free via mammogram bus<br />
MEDICARE<br />
Location: Muswellbrook Market Place<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 13 20 11<br />
NSW ORAL HEALTH SERVICES<br />
Dental service for adults that are centrelink recipients & children if they are still at school or TAFE, are also eligible.<br />
t: 1300 789 404<br />
www.health.nsw.gov.au<br />
Phone to make an appointment.<br />
PHYSIOTHERAPY<br />
Location: Scott Memorial Hospital, Stafford Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6540 2100<br />
Monday to Friday<br />
SCONE MEDICAL PRACTICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 286<br />
Location: 5 Surman Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1600 f: 6545 1604<br />
e: admin@<strong>scone</strong>medical.com<br />
SYMBION PATHOLOGY<br />
Location: Medical Practice<br />
Surman Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 3449<br />
UPPER HUNTER COMMUNITY<br />
HEALTH SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 120<br />
Location: Brentwood Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Offers a broad range <strong>of</strong> community based health services to all members <strong>of</strong> the community. Including Aboriginal<br />
Health, Aged Day Centre, Audiometry; Child & Family Clinic; Child Protection & Family Counselling Service;<br />
Mental Health; Nursing; Dementia<br />
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m: 0407 927 242<br />
t: 6542 2050 f: 6542 2005<br />
christine.harle@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au<br />
Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5.00pm<br />
WOMENS HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 120<br />
Location: Community Health Centre<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Pap Smears, Breast checks, Meonpause, Sexuality, STD's, pregnancy, Domestic violence, contraception,<br />
STI,Screening,<br />
Counselling, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapist etc. Servicing Muswellbrook, Denman, Merriwa, Murrurundi &<br />
Scone.<br />
t: 6542 2050 f: 6542 2005<br />
carolyn.enks@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au<br />
Free. Phone for appointment.<br />
LEGAL<br />
BELINDA MCKENZIE - CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT<br />
Mailing: PO Box 403<br />
Location: 6 Macartney Place<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Civil Marriage celebrant for weddings and naming ceremonies.<br />
m: 0438 292 652<br />
t: 6545 2693<br />
bmckenzie.celebrant@yahoo.com.au<br />
REBECCA HOUSTON SOLICITOR<br />
Location: 37 Davies Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Legal services<br />
m: 0427 422 657<br />
t: 6545 9797 f: 6545 1086<br />
rlhouston@bigpond.com<br />
MEDIA<br />
ABC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 400<br />
Location: 36a Brook Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 6542 2811 f: 6542 2899<br />
w: www.abc.net.au<br />
ABERDEEN WHISPER<br />
Mailing: PO Box 114<br />
Location: Rose Garden Community Hall<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
t: 6543 8457 f: 6543 8457<br />
aberdeeninfocentre@bigpond.com<br />
Monday - Friday 91m - 5pm<br />
User Pay. No referral required<br />
BUSH TELEGRAPH<br />
Mailing: PO Box 514<br />
Location: Scone Neighbourhood Centre -130 Liverpool Street,<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
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Community Newsletter distributed each school term<br />
t: 6545 2562 f: 6545 9017<br />
adminsnrc@pacific.net.au<br />
Contact staff for fee structure.<br />
HUNTER VALLEY NEWS<br />
Mailing: PO Box 95<br />
Location: Shops 1 & 2, Commercial Centre, Market Lane Muswellbrook<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
m: 0428 428 454<br />
t: 6543 3011 f: 6543 4782<br />
editor.muschronicle@ruralpress.com<br />
w: www.muswellbrook.yourguide.com.au<br />
RADIO HUNTER VALLEY<br />
Mailing: PO Box 600<br />
Location: 100 Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
t: 6543 1588 f: 6543 2360<br />
news.hunter@powerfm.com<br />
www.powerfm.com.au<br />
SCONE ADVOCATE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 12<br />
Location: 152 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1155 f: 6545 2773<br />
e: editor.<strong>scone</strong>advocate@ruralpress.com<br />
w: www.<strong>scone</strong>.yourguide.com.au<br />
THE UPPER HUNTER ENTERTAINER<br />
Mailing: PO Box 46<br />
Location: 90 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2888 f: 6545 1465<br />
e: <strong>scone</strong>admin@huntervalleyprinting.com.au<br />
RECREATION<br />
HORSE RIDING WITH A LESSON<br />
Mailing: PO Box 510<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Lessons Beginners to advanced. General riding, dressage and show jumping.<br />
t: 6545 2988<br />
susanbettington@bigpond.com.au<br />
SCONE SINGERS<br />
Mailing: c/- 6- 8 Petwynn Street<br />
Location: Scone High School<br />
Wingen NSW 2337<br />
Scone Singers is a community choir that has been singing in the Upper Hunter for over 11 years. Scone Singers<br />
enjoy learning and performing a diverse repoitre for many community functions. A love <strong>of</strong> singing is all that is<br />
required.<br />
m: 0403 649 486<br />
t: 6545 0308 f: 6541 7005<br />
e: cheryl.pringle@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
5:00pm- 6:30pm Each Sunday<br />
$40 per term.<br />
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SCONE SWIMMING CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 230<br />
Location: Guernsey Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Opportunity for competitive swimming in a friendly fun environment<br />
m: 0427 453 244<br />
<strong>scone</strong>swimming@exemail.com.au<br />
Club Nights 5.45pm Wednesday mid October to end <strong>of</strong> March during school terms. Meetings once a month.<br />
$50.00 per swimming season for swimmers. To join contact number provided.<br />
STRETCH FOR HEALTH<br />
Location: 28 Virginia Street<br />
Denman NSW 2328<br />
Stretch for health provides Yoga and stretch classes in Scone, Aberdeen,<br />
m: 0422 105 638<br />
t: 6547 2437<br />
harryshealth@gmail.com<br />
www.stretchforhealth.com.au<br />
Phone for an appointment.<br />
SCONE ARTS AND CRAFT INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 151<br />
Location: 63 Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Not for pr<strong>of</strong>it charitable body entirely supported by volunteers. Promote fine arts & crafts within the Upper Hunter<br />
Region. Organises workshops, exhibitions, conferences & festivals. Available to hire to the public.<br />
m: 0427 101 697<br />
innerscape@hunterlink.net.au<br />
$20.00 for 2010/2011 financial Year.<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
AIRLIE HOUSE MOTOR INN<br />
Mailing: PO Box 175<br />
Location: 229 New England Highway<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Motel/Restaurant<br />
t: 6545 1488 f: 6545 3061<br />
airliehouse.<strong>scone</strong>@bigpond.com<br />
www.airliehouse.com.au<br />
7.00am - 9.30pm 7 Days<br />
COLONIAL MOTOR LODGE & HERITAGE RESTAURANT<br />
Mailing: PO Box 186<br />
Location: 9 Guernsey Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
m: 0402 297 414<br />
t: 6545 1700 f: 6545 3130<br />
colonial_motorlodge@bigpond.com<br />
www.colonialmotorlodge.com.au<br />
A La Carte Restaurant<br />
Breakfast 7 days.<br />
Restaurant- Monday- Saturday 6:00pm- 9:00pm.<br />
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COUNTRY KITCHEN<br />
Mailing: PO Box 290<br />
Location: Scone Bowling Club<br />
40 Gundy Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1511 f: 6545 1281<br />
SCONE GOLF CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 110<br />
Location: Aberdeen Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
"Fairways Bistro" Opened Wed - Sat<br />
t: 6545 1814 f: 6545 3425<br />
<strong>scone</strong>golf@westnet.com.au<br />
SENIORS<br />
SENIORS CARDS<br />
Mailing: 130 Liverpool Street<br />
Location: Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2562 f: 6545 9017<br />
adminsnrc@pacific.net.au<br />
Seniors application available.<br />
STRATHEARN VILLAGE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 138<br />
Location: 2- 4 Stafford Street, Scone<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Aged care facility and independent living units.<br />
t: 6545 1255 f: 6545 2770<br />
admin@strathearnvillage.com.au<br />
UPPER HUNTER HOME MODIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 120<br />
Location: c/- Muswellbrook Community Health Centre - Muswellbrook Hospital<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Assits older persons, people with a disability and their carers to remain at home/living in the community by<br />
providing essential home modifications and home maintenance. Occupational therapy assessment available.<br />
t: 6542 2086 f: 6542 2002<br />
Business Hours<br />
Phone the <strong>of</strong>fice to make a referral.<br />
SENIORS/DISABILITIES/TRANSPORT<br />
TRANSCARE HUNTER LTD<br />
Mailing: PO Box 455<br />
Location: 206 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Transcare provides community bus and car transport, social support, domestic assistance, telecare and Scone meals<br />
on wheels for the frail aged, people with disability and their cares as well as people who have limited or no access to<br />
transport.<br />
t: 6545 3113 m: 0429 453 113 f: 6545 3855<br />
trish@transcare.org.au<br />
www.transcare.org.au<br />
Mon - Thurs 8.00am to 4.30pm. Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm<br />
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SPORT<br />
ABERDEEN PONY CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 80<br />
Location: St Andrews Reserve, St Andrews Street<br />
Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
Pony Club Catering for children <strong>of</strong> all levels <strong>of</strong> experience.<br />
m: 0434 868 223<br />
t: 6546 6823<br />
rebecca.drews@bigpond.com<br />
Second Sunday <strong>of</strong> every month Feb to Nov<br />
SCONE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION<br />
Contact Robyn Adams 6545 2838 AH<br />
SCONE & DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION<br />
Contact Vanessa Muddiman <br />
0418 436 160<br />
SCONE FOOTBALL CLUB<br />
(Soccer)<br />
Plays in Scone every Saturday.<br />
Contact Cindy Pinkerton 0408216233<br />
SCONE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION<br />
Contact Kim Witney 0418 432 539<br />
Or Wayne Parkinson 0411 254 000<br />
SCONE JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE<br />
Contact Jo Collison 6545 3502<br />
SCONE HORSE TRIALS<br />
Mailing: PO Box 192<br />
Location: "Broomfield" via Gundy<br />
Gundy NSW 2337<br />
Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Trials runs 2 one day events annually at Broomfield North <strong>of</strong> Gundy, as well as clinics and schools<br />
m: 0417 680 553<br />
t: 6545 9000 f: 6545 9090<br />
bronwyn@eightmonkeys.com.au<br />
Events March & September each year.<br />
$30 per person<br />
SCONE TENNIS ASSOCIATION<br />
Contact Sue Ayres 6545 1153 or<br />
0419 444 767.<br />
e: susanayres32@yahoo.com<br />
UPPER HUNTER RIDING FOR DISABLED<br />
Mailing: PO Box 731<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> riding available to people with a disability. Any age.<br />
May-Sept in School Terms.<br />
t: 6541 3847<br />
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SUPPORT<br />
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS<br />
m: 0403 668 702<br />
ASTHMA FOUNDATION<br />
t: 1800 645 130<br />
ask@asthmansw.org.au<br />
www.asthmansw.org.au<br />
ARTHRITIS NSW Scone Branch<br />
Location: 1 Shaw Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Social support and information<br />
t: 6545 9191<br />
1st Wednesday <strong>of</strong> Month at 11am. Scone Bowling Club<br />
ASTHMA FOUNDATION<br />
Asthma Foundation NSW is an independent not for pr<strong>of</strong>it providing information and services to asthmatics and their<br />
carers.<br />
t: 1800 645 130<br />
ask@asthmansw.org.au<br />
www.asthmansw.org.au<br />
Office hours 9am - 5pm. Mon - Fri<br />
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Mailing: PO Box 42<br />
Location: Community room at Scone Medical Practice<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2110 f: 6545 2110<br />
kay.cumberland@bigpond.com.au<br />
www.thebreastcancersite.com<br />
First Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month.<br />
CANCER COUNCIL NSW - Hunter Region Office and Cancer Helpline<br />
Location: 22 Lambton Road<br />
Broadmeadow NSW 2292<br />
Hunter Region Office - Coordination <strong>of</strong> regional cancer control programs and fundraising events. Upper Hunter<br />
Cancer Network - Local volunteer members who are involved with cancer patients and carers in any capacity.<br />
t: 4923 0700 or 13 11 20<br />
w: www.cancercouncil.com.au<br />
Upper Hunter Cancer Network meets quarterly - Please contact the Hunter Region <strong>of</strong>fice for Dates. Cancer Helpline<br />
13 11 20 is available Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Hunter Region <strong>of</strong>fice is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm<br />
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE<br />
Helpline 1800 656 463<br />
HUNTER PROSTATE CANCER ALLIANCE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 298<br />
Location: 22 Turton Road<br />
Waratah NSW 2298<br />
Information and couselling service<br />
t: 1300 881 826 f: 4968 2953<br />
admin@hpca.org.au<br />
www.hpca.org.au<br />
9am - 5pm Mon - Fri<br />
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MOTOR NEURONE SOCIETY<br />
w: www.mndassociation.org<br />
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS<br />
Location: Muswellbrook<br />
NSW 2333<br />
N.A <strong>of</strong>fers help to people with drug and alcohol problems. N.A is an abstinence based program <strong>of</strong> recovery from<br />
drug addiction.<br />
t: Allan 6547 5154<br />
Come along to a meeting to join.<br />
PARENTS HELPLINE<br />
For on the spot advice on Settling your baby, Breastfeeding and bottle feeding, Introducing solids, Toddler and<br />
preschooler management plus lots more.<br />
t: 1800 637 357<br />
24 hour service<br />
QUALITY CARE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 272<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Providing carers for the frail aged, people with dementia, disabilities, cleaning and home maintenance services for<br />
the wider community<br />
m: 0400 064 078<br />
t: 1300 534 431 f: 6571 5661<br />
admin@qualitycare.com.au<br />
www.qualitycare.com.au<br />
24 hour service. 7 days a week<br />
Telephone or contact <strong>of</strong>fice for assessment.<br />
SCONE AND DISTRICT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Mailing: PO Box 336<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Help improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>of</strong> sufferers and their carers. Provide a range <strong>of</strong> equipment free for home use. A<br />
friend to talk to.<br />
m: 0418 441 128<br />
t: 6545 9493<br />
12.30 - 3pm 4th Tuesday <strong>of</strong> Each month. Senior Citizens Hall. Crn <strong>of</strong> Oxford Rd & Cooper St<br />
$5 per year<br />
No referral required<br />
Phone or attend meeting<br />
SCONE BREAST CANCER ASSOCIATION INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 42<br />
Location: 27 Parker Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Provide practical assistance to Breast Cancer patients and their families, promote Breast Cancer research and trials,<br />
Encourage women to have checks and breast screening and support Breast Cancer Women and Men<br />
t: 6545 2110 f: 6545 2110<br />
kay.cumberland@bigpond.com<br />
1st Wednesday <strong>of</strong> month at Medical Practice Meeting Room 10.30am<br />
$5.00<br />
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP (SIDS)<br />
t: 1800 651 186<br />
www.sidsaustralia.org.au<br />
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SUPPORT/COUNSELLING<br />
LIFELINE<br />
t: 13 11 14<br />
UPPER HUNTER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES<br />
Mailing: PO Box 370<br />
Location: Muswellbrook<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Providing drug and alcohol counselling to people affected by drug and alcohol and to people affected by other<br />
peoples' use. It also incorporates the MERIT program (a court diversion program).<br />
t: 6543 2677 f: 6541 4004<br />
Clinic helf fortnightly on a Wednesday at the Scone Neighbourhood Centre<br />
9:00am- 4:00pm<br />
Free service and self referral.<br />
UPPER HUNTER FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 231<br />
Location: Cnr Bridge & Market Streets<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Provides a range <strong>of</strong> suuport to families with dependent children whose capacity to function is limited by internal or<br />
external stresses <strong>of</strong> life. Focus on strengthening and supporting families, building on members existing skills.<br />
t: 6542 3555 f: 6543 1643<br />
admin@uhcs.org.au<br />
www.uhcs.com.au<br />
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 9am - 4pm. Wed 12pm - 4pm Free service<br />
TRANSPORT<br />
CITYRAIL TRAINS<br />
t: 13 15 00<br />
COUNTRYLINK AGENT<br />
Location: 130 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 13 22 32<br />
Monday - Friday 8.30 to 4.00pm<br />
Ticket fee and $2.20 Booking Fee<br />
COWAN'S BUS SERVICE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 15<br />
Sandy Hollow NSW 2333<br />
Day Tours, Extended Tours, Coach & Bus Charters<br />
t: 6547 4416 f: 6547 4496<br />
buses@cowans.com.au<br />
www.cowans.com.au<br />
9am - 5pm Monday - Friday<br />
HERTZ CAR RENTAL<br />
Location: 98 Bridge Street<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Car Rental<br />
m: 0412 269 792<br />
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HUNTER TRANSCARE LTD<br />
Mailing: PO Box 455<br />
Location: 206 Kelly Street, Scone<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Community transport, neighbour aid, domestic assistance, telecare and Scone meals on wheels.<br />
m: 0429 453 113<br />
t: 6545 3113 f: 6545 3855<br />
e: trishc@uhcc.org.au<br />
Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:30pm & Friday 8:30am- 3:30pm<br />
NRMA - ROAD SIDE SERVICE<br />
Location: 114 Kelly Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2743 f: 6545 3807<br />
VENUES<br />
BOWLING CLUB<br />
Mailing: PO Box 290<br />
Location: 40 Gundy Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 1511 f: 6545 1281<br />
CLUB SCONE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 110<br />
Location: Aberdeen Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
9 hole Golf Course, "Fairways Bistro" Opened Wed - Sat<br />
t: 6545 1814 f: 6545 3425<br />
<strong>scone</strong>golf@westnet.com.au<br />
SCONE ARTS AND CRAFT INC<br />
Mailing: PO Box 151<br />
Location: 63 Kingdon Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
Not for pr<strong>of</strong>it charitable body entirely supported by volunteers. Promote fine arts & crafts within the Upper Hunter<br />
Region. Organises workshops, exhibitions, conferences & festivals. Available to hire to the public.<br />
m: 0427 101 697<br />
innerscape@hunterlink.net.au<br />
$20.00 for 2010/2011 financial Year.<br />
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE<br />
Mailing: PO Box 213<br />
Location: Cnr Cooper Street &<br />
Oxford Road<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
t: 6545 2790<br />
Tuesday & Thursday<br />
Cards Tuesday pm, Bowls Tuesday am and Thursday.<br />
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SCONE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE<br />
Location: 130 Liverpool Street<br />
Scone NSW 2337<br />
COUNSELLING ROOM<br />
Comfortable for small group<br />
or 1 1<br />
Per Hour - $6.60<br />
Per Day - $26.40<br />
Phone or network an additional fee<br />
BOARD ROOM<br />
12 fits comfortable<br />
Per Hour - $6.60<br />
Per Day -$26.40<br />
Whiteboard<br />
Phone or network an additional fee<br />
Both with Network Access (ask staff for connection and fee structure)<br />
TRAINING ROOM<br />
Eight computers<br />
Whiteboard<br />
Community Groups - $55.00 per day<br />
Commercial Groups - $110.00 per day<br />
EXHIBITION ROOM<br />
Commercial Groups $65.00per day<br />
Not for Pr<strong>of</strong>it - $0.00<br />
Kitchen Use - $30.00 per day<br />
Security Deposit - $100.00(no gst<br />
t: 6545 2562<br />
e: adminsnrc@pacific.net.au<br />
All rooms have access to kitchen facilities available.<br />
Equipment available to hire.<br />
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