Scone & Aberdeen Community Directory - Horse Capital of Australia
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Contents<br />
Accommodation...................................... 2<br />
Aged........................................................ 2<br />
Children .................................................. 3<br />
Churches ................................................. 5<br />
Clubs ....................................................... 6<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Services................................ 7<br />
Counselling ........................................... 10<br />
Cultural ................................................. 11<br />
Disabilities............................................. 12<br />
Education .............................................. 13<br />
Emergency ............................................ 14<br />
Employment ......................................... 14<br />
Environment ......................................... 15<br />
Government .......................................... 15<br />
Health ................................................... 16<br />
Legal ..................................................... 18<br />
Local Government ................................. 18<br />
Media.................................................... 19<br />
Recreation ............................................ 19<br />
Restaurants ........................................... 20<br />
Schools .................................................. 21<br />
Seniors .................................................. 22<br />
Sport ..................................................... 22<br />
Support ................................................. 24<br />
Transport............................................... 25<br />
Venues .................................................. 26<br />
Youth ..................................................... 26<br />
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Accommodation<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Motel<br />
Contact: Wayne March<br />
Position: Owner/Operator<br />
Phone: 6543 7999<br />
Fax: 6543 8120<br />
aberdeenmotel@internode.on.net<br />
http://www.aberdeenmotel.com.au/<br />
205 New England Hwy, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> 2336<br />
Airlie House Motor Inn<br />
Contact: Wes Schwarze<br />
Position: Owner/Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 1488<br />
Fax: 6545 3061<br />
airliehouse.scone@bigpond.com<br />
www.airliehouse.com.au<br />
229 New England Highway, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Times: Motel open 24 hours. Motel<br />
Office: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm. Restaurant open<br />
Tue-Sat nights from 6:00 pm<br />
Airlie House was built in 1895 and today is an<br />
elegant, Victorian Mansion landmark on the<br />
New England Highway at <strong>Scone</strong>. It has a<br />
reputation as one <strong>of</strong> the best properties and<br />
restaurants in the Upper Hunter.<br />
Colonial Motor Lodge<br />
Contact: Katherine & Peter Tullia<br />
Position: Directors<br />
Phone: 6545 1700<br />
Fax: 6545 3130<br />
colonial_motorlodge.com<br />
www.colonialmotorlodge.com.au<br />
PO Box 186, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9 Guernsey Street, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm<br />
Sunday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer air-conditioned rooms. Tea & c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
making facilities, flat screen T.V, microwave<br />
oven.<br />
Compass Housing Service<br />
Phone: 6540 9999<br />
Fax: 6543 4001<br />
PO Box 71, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
1/160 Bridge St, Muswellbrook<br />
Highway Caravan Park<br />
Phone: 6545 1078<br />
Fax: 6545 1078<br />
248 New England Hwy, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Lake Glenbawn State Park<br />
Phone: 6543 7193<br />
Fax: 6543 7422<br />
www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/lake_glenbawn<br />
PO Box 234, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Glenbawn Road <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Camping, fishing, skiing, holidays.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Caravan Park<br />
Phone: 6545 2024<br />
paf@hunterlink.net.au<br />
50 Kelly, St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Motor Inn<br />
Contact: Trevor & Joanne Kratzmann<br />
Phone: 6545 3079<br />
Fax: 6545 3998<br />
sconemotorinn@optusnet.com.au<br />
www.sconemotorinn.com.au<br />
Cnr New England Hwy & Mount Sts, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Aged<br />
Strathearn Village<br />
Contact: Matt Downie<br />
Position: Chief Executive<br />
Phone: 6545 1255<br />
Fax: 6545 2770<br />
www.strathearn.org.au<br />
2-4 Stafford Street, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am -<br />
4.30pm Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm<br />
To create care, support and housing options<br />
enabling ageing individuals to maintain a<br />
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lifestyle <strong>of</strong> their choice<br />
Integratedliving <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Phone: 6545 3336<br />
207 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Integratedliving Aust. Ltd is an innovative,<br />
not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it community business delivering<br />
a broad range <strong>of</strong> quality care services across<br />
regional & rural NSW & Qld. Integratedliving<br />
has been providing services to the frail, older<br />
people, younger people with a disability and<br />
their carers for over 19 years.<br />
Quality Care<br />
Contact: Debbie Smith<br />
Position: <strong>Community</strong> Services Manager<br />
Phone: 1300 534431<br />
Mobile: 0407817387<br />
Fax: 6545 9448<br />
admin@qualitycare.com.au<br />
www.qualitycare.com.au<br />
PO Box 272, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Service provided 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.<br />
Cost: Negotiated<br />
Quality Care provides a range <strong>of</strong> in-home and<br />
host family options for all ages in relation to<br />
care and respite services. Assistance with<br />
general household chores, nursing services,<br />
disability services and supervised access for<br />
children<br />
Transcare Hunter Ltd.<br />
Contact: Sharon King<br />
Position: <strong>Community</strong> Transport<br />
Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6545 3113<br />
Mobile: 0408 115 160<br />
Fax: 6545 3885<br />
sharon@transcare.org.au<br />
www.transcare.org.au<br />
PO Box 716, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
214 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday and Friday 8.30 am-4.00 pm<br />
<strong>Community</strong> transport, long distance<br />
transport, social support, Telecare, Meals on<br />
Wheels (<strong>Scone</strong>), Domestic Assistance,<br />
Personal care, Bus transport<br />
Children<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Playgroup<br />
Phone: 0426 290 208<br />
Families Together<br />
Contact: Jenny Sylvester<br />
Position: Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6545 2143<br />
jennys12@tpg.com.au<br />
PO Box 140 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
St Luke's Anglican Church, Liverpool Street<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
First Sunday <strong>of</strong> each month at 11:00am<br />
Short child friendly service at 11:00am,<br />
followed by craft and activities for children.<br />
Real c<strong>of</strong>fee for adults & lunch altogether<br />
Family InSight Inc. (Home Visiting)<br />
Contact: Bernadette Mears<br />
Position: Volunteer Home Visiting<br />
Coordinator<br />
Phone: 4961 0700<br />
Mobile: 0408 733 707<br />
Fax: 4961 0722<br />
bern@familyinsight.org.au<br />
www.familyinsight.org.au<br />
PO Box 194 Waratah NSW 2292<br />
19-20/54 Clyde Street, Hamilton North 2292<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Referral Method: Via Health Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm<br />
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Volunteers are trained to support and visit<br />
with families and children aged 0-5 years in<br />
their home environment. Visits occur on a<br />
weekly basis and provide social and<br />
emotional support to parents, role model<br />
communication and positive interactions with<br />
children through play. Volunteers support<br />
families to link with support networks and<br />
community. Referrals must be made via a
health pr<strong>of</strong>essional.<br />
Family InSight Inc. (Parenting)<br />
Contact: Anne Watson<br />
Position: Parenting & Early Years<br />
Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6541 3000<br />
Mobile: 0407 723 320<br />
Fax: 6541 3055<br />
anne@familyinsight.org.au<br />
www.familyinsight.org.au<br />
PO Box 221 Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
58 Wollombi Rd Muswellbrook<br />
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm<br />
Supporting children aged 0-8 years and their<br />
families with a focus on positive parenting,<br />
early development and learning support. A<br />
holistic family approach that gives the<br />
children a firm basis on which to embrace the<br />
learning opportunities <strong>of</strong>fered at school.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> reading and transition to school<br />
Kindermusik<br />
Contact: Katrina Grabham<br />
Position: Owner<br />
Phone: 6545 1435<br />
Mobile: 0421 346 513<br />
klgrabham@bigpond.com<br />
www.musicalmomentspresentskindermusik.<br />
wordpress.com<br />
See website for class times and venues<br />
Cost: From $12.00/class. Please enquire for<br />
more specific information<br />
Musical Moments presents Kindermusik- a<br />
music and movement class for babies,<br />
toddlers and preschoolers. Classes include<br />
instrument play, circle dances, movement,<br />
storytime, listening and more. Visit<br />
www.kindermusik.com for an overview or<br />
contact Katrina for more information <strong>of</strong> the<br />
classes.<br />
Samaritans Early Intervention Coordination<br />
Team (SEICT)<br />
Contact: Sarah Robinson -Newcastle<br />
Position: Project Manager<br />
Phone: 4903 1700<br />
Fax: 4903 1760<br />
seict@samaritans.org.au<br />
www.samaritans.org.au/seict<br />
PO Box 103, Cardiff NSW 2285<br />
SEICT is a project <strong>of</strong>fering support to children<br />
aged 0 - 8 years with autism, developmental<br />
delay and disability, by working with and<br />
supporting their families, educators, and<br />
community members.<br />
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<strong>Scone</strong> Out <strong>of</strong> School Hours<br />
Contact: Lisa McGrath<br />
Position: Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6540 1177<br />
lmcgrath@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 208, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
St Mary's School, Waverley Street, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
School Terms - Before school care : 6:30am -<br />
8:30am 5 days/wk. After school care :<br />
3:00pm - 6:00pm 5 days/wk School Holidays -<br />
Vacation Care - 8:00am - 6:00pm 5 days in<br />
School holidays.<br />
SOOSH provides before and after school care<br />
5 days a week during School Terms for<br />
children aged 5 - 12 yrs. We provide breakfast<br />
in the morning and afternoon tea in the<br />
afternoon. 2 days a week we run our Active<br />
After School Program. Our Vacation Care<br />
Program runs during the School Holidays. We<br />
provide a fun & exciting program catering for<br />
5 - 12 year olds. We go on excursions, art &<br />
craft, loads <strong>of</strong> games and sports.<br />
St Luke's Kids Club<br />
Contact: Jenny Sylvester<br />
Phone: 6545 2143<br />
jennys12@tpg.com.au<br />
PO Box 140, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
St Luke's Church Hall, Liverpool Street <strong>Scone</strong>
Runs 1 afternoon per week after school till<br />
5:00pm for 4 weeks each term. See school<br />
newsletter for details.<br />
Cost: $2.00 per family per week.<br />
Games, craft, activities & finding out more<br />
about Jesus. Afternoon tea provided. Places<br />
are limited & children must be registered in<br />
advance.<br />
St Lukes Playtime<br />
Contact: Terri Thompson<br />
Position: Co-ordinator<br />
Mobile: 0421287384<br />
thompson.te@bigpond.com<br />
31 Towarri St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
St Lukes Church Hall<br />
Referral Required: No<br />
Times: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm every<br />
Wednesday during school term<br />
Cost: $3.00 per family per week<br />
Playground for mums and children<br />
Upper Hunter Family Day Care<br />
Contact: Helen Clarke<br />
Position: Administrative Assistant<br />
Phone: 6540 1151<br />
Mobile: 0409 824 576<br />
Fax: 6545 2671<br />
uhfdc@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.upperhunter.gov.au<br />
PO Box 208, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
UHSC Admin. Building 135 Liverpool Street,<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm<br />
Family Day Care is a network <strong>of</strong> qualified and<br />
registered Educators who provide quality<br />
education and care from their own home<br />
environments for children aged birth to 12<br />
years. Family Day Care caters for Long Day<br />
Care, before & after school care, vacation<br />
care, evening/overnight and week-end child<br />
care needs. Government assistance with the<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> care (CCB & CCR) is available to<br />
eligible families.<br />
Tiny Tots Sports<br />
Contact: Lisa McGrath<br />
Upper Hunter Shire Council<br />
Phone: 0409 654 143<br />
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Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre<br />
Phone: 6540 1345<br />
Fax: 6545 2671<br />
elc@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 208, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
72 Main St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
7.00 am - 6.00 pm weekdays and is available<br />
for 51 weeks per annum with one weeks<br />
closure over the Christmas New year period<br />
Cost: Daily Fees according to age group, child<br />
care benefit & childcare rebate<br />
Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre (UHELC)<br />
provides quality care for children six weeks to<br />
school age. Pre school program available. The<br />
programs reflect age/stage <strong>of</strong> development<br />
and encourage self help skills.<br />
Upper Hunter Mobile Outreach (Toybox)<br />
Phone: 6543 4877<br />
Fax: 6543 4877<br />
Provides playgroup activities for 0-6 years as<br />
an outreach service to isolated rural areas in<br />
the Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper<br />
Hunter shires.<br />
Churches<br />
Mary Queen <strong>of</strong> Peace Catholic Church<br />
Contact: Reverend John Woods<br />
Phone: 6545 1550<br />
queen.<strong>of</strong>.peace@bigpond.com<br />
PO Box 29, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
10 Short St, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Sunday: 9:00 am and 5:00 pm<br />
Saturday: 8:00 am in Convent Chapel<br />
Weekday Mass<br />
Monday: 8:00 am<br />
Tuesday: 9:00 am<br />
Wednesday: 10:00 am
Friday:9:00 am<br />
Moonan Flat<br />
Sunday: 11:15 am (2nd Sunday <strong>of</strong> the month)<br />
Moonan Flat Union Church<br />
Contact: Father Glen Hughes<br />
Phone: 6545 3396<br />
sconeanglicanparish@gmail.com<br />
PO Box 140, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
A Church shared by Anglican & Uniting<br />
congregations. For details <strong>of</strong> service times<br />
contact Father Glen Hughes<br />
Find us on Facebook. Search for "<strong>Scone</strong><br />
Anglican Church"<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & District Uniting Churches<br />
Sunday service 9.30am.<br />
St Andrews Uniting Church, Main St <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Traditional & Contemporary style services.<br />
Seniors Service, Adult fellowship, young mums<br />
group, Sunday school, Bible study groups,<br />
Choir, Croquet Club.<br />
St Andrews Uniting Church<br />
Contact: Ross Neville<br />
Position: Pastor<br />
Phone: 6545 1396<br />
Mobile: 0411 610 806<br />
sconeuc@pacific.net.au<br />
PO Box 134, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
76 Main St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9:30am worship Sundays; Croquet<br />
Wednesday and Saturday; Fellowship<br />
meetings 3rd Thursday; Study groups Monday<br />
and Friday<br />
St Jude’s Anglican Church Bunnan<br />
Contact: Father Glen Hughes<br />
Position: Rector<br />
Phone: 6545 3396<br />
sconeanglicanparish@gmail.com<br />
PO Box 140 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Bunnan Road Bunnan NSW 2337<br />
For details <strong>of</strong> service times, contact Father<br />
Glen Hughes<br />
St Luke's Anglican Church, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Contact: Father Glen Hughes<br />
Position: Rector<br />
Phone: 6545 3396<br />
sconeanglicanparish@gmail.com<br />
PO Box 140 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Liverpool Street <strong>Scone</strong><br />
For service time, contact Father Glen Hughes<br />
St Matthews Anglican Church Gundy<br />
Contact: Father Glen Hughes<br />
Phone: 6545 3396<br />
sconeanglicanparish@gmail.com<br />
For details <strong>of</strong> service times contact Father<br />
Glen Hughes<br />
Clubs<br />
Lions Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aberdeen</strong> Inc<br />
Contact: Frank Heap<br />
Position: Charter Member<br />
Phone: 6543 7390<br />
Mount Street <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
Last Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the Month<br />
Cost: $70.00 per annum<br />
We are a service club supporting the<br />
community, locally, State, Nationally and<br />
Internationally.<br />
Lions Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scone</strong> Inc<br />
Contact: Robert Thurgood<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 2201<br />
Mobile: 0407 452 544<br />
Fax: 6545 2517<br />
www.sconelions@westnet.com.au<br />
P.O Box 157 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
124 St Aubins Street <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Board meets 2nd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> month.<br />
Dinner meeting 3rd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> month.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> RSL 6:30pm for 7:00pm.<br />
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Cost: Membership on application<br />
<strong>Community</strong> service organization raising and<br />
donating income raised to local, national and<br />
international community.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Bowling Club<br />
Contact: Warren Styles<br />
Position: Secretary Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 1511<br />
Mobile: 0438 451 511<br />
Fax: 6545 1281<br />
scone.bc@bigpond.net.au<br />
PO Box 290, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
28-34 Gundy Rd, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Every day at 10:00am<br />
Cost: Bowling $65.00. Social $4.00 or $10.00<br />
for 3 years.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & District CWA Evening Branch<br />
Contact: Sheena Carter<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Mobile: 0427 434 412<br />
'Stoney Creek' Belltrees NSW 2337<br />
Surman Street, <strong>Scone</strong>.<br />
Meet the 1st Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at<br />
6:00pm at CWA rooms, Surman Street <strong>Scone</strong>.<br />
Contact secretary to confirm venue.<br />
Cost: $37.50 p.a.<br />
Social group involved in local community<br />
activities<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Golf Club<br />
Phone: 6545 1814<br />
Fax: 6545 3425<br />
sconegolf@westnet.com.au<br />
www.sconegolfclub.com.au<br />
PO Box 110, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
110 <strong>Aberdeen</strong> St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9 hole golf course with competition and social<br />
play, licensed clubhouse, bistro and function<br />
facilities<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> RSL<br />
Phone: 6545 1669<br />
71 Guernsey St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Restaurant, Bar, Function Room, Gaming,<br />
Bistro/buffet, Live Entertainment, café, keno,<br />
sports bar, reception centre, bingo, social<br />
groups<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Services<br />
Transcare Hunter Ltd.<br />
Contact: Sharon King<br />
Position: <strong>Community</strong> Transport<br />
Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6545 3113<br />
Mobile: 0408 115 160<br />
Fax: 6545 3885<br />
sharon@transcare.org.au<br />
www.transcare.org.au<br />
PO Box 716, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
214 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday and Friday 8.30 am -4.00 pm<br />
<strong>Community</strong> transport, long distance<br />
transport, social support, Telecare, Meals on<br />
Wheels (<strong>Scone</strong>), Domestic Assistance,<br />
Personal care, Bus transport<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> S.E.S<br />
Contact: Edwina Hamilton<br />
Position: Unit Controller<br />
Phone: 6543 7693<br />
abd.ops@ses.nsw.gov.au<br />
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As a matter <strong>of</strong> interest, people ringing the<br />
S.E.S 132 500 request for assistance number is<br />
now transferred to a "S.E.S call centre" where<br />
information is collected and then transferred<br />
to the unit involved.<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Treasures<br />
Contact: Carole Johnston<br />
Position: Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6543 7134<br />
Mobile: 0419 496 113<br />
cazabella33@gmail.com<br />
Shop 1 Valley Fair <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336
10:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Saturday.<br />
Sometimes Sunday<br />
Op Shop. All proceeds to <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Care Packages for <strong>Australia</strong>n Soldiers<br />
Contact: Carole Johnston<br />
Position: Administrator<br />
Phone: 6543 7134<br />
Mobile: 0419 496 113<br />
cazabella33@gmail.com<br />
36 Mount Street <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
Care Packages sent to troops/community<br />
project.<br />
Gundy Crown Reserves Trust<br />
Contact: Iain Hayes<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 8017<br />
Mobile: 0429 458 017<br />
iain.hayes@harboursat.com.au<br />
PO Box 200, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Gundy Soldier's Memorial Hall, Duke Street<br />
Gundy Recreation Ground, Camp Street<br />
Hunter Region BEC<br />
Contact: Kerry Hallett - Kerrie Cornell<br />
Position: Manager- Business Advisor<br />
Phone: 4936 2557<br />
Mobile: 0438 327 072<br />
Fax: 4936 2886<br />
Kerry@hunterregionbec.com.au<br />
hunterregionbec.com.au<br />
PO Box 195 Kurri Kurri NSW 2327<br />
79 - 99 Barton Street, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327<br />
Meetings are available on request. Contact<br />
Kerrie to arrange a time - either at your<br />
business or another mutually agreeable<br />
venue<br />
1st meeting free. Costs will be discussed at<br />
this meeting,<br />
Hunter Region BEC is a community based notfor-pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
organization for Upper and Lower<br />
Hunter. Our business advisor visits the Upper<br />
Hunter area regularly. Business services<br />
include guidance, training, seminars,<br />
indigenous business and employment.<br />
Training & seminars will be run in the Upper<br />
Hunter with sufficient demand.<br />
Integratedliving Aust. Ltd<br />
Contact: Maryanne Kerrins<br />
Position: Regional Manager <strong>Community</strong><br />
Services<br />
Phone: 6576 0200<br />
Mobile: 0437 900 228<br />
Fax: 1300 778 718<br />
mkerrins@integratedliving.org.au<br />
www.integratedliving.org.au<br />
PO Box 637 Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
207 Kelly St. <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Referral Method: Phone or Self-referral<br />
Times: Based on individual's assessed needs.<br />
Cost: Based on individuals care needs.<br />
Integratedliving Aust. Ltd is an innovative,<br />
not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it community business delivering<br />
a broad range <strong>of</strong> quality care services across<br />
regional & rural NSW & Qld. Integratedliving<br />
has been providing services to the frail, older<br />
people, younger people with a disability and<br />
their carers for over 19 years.<br />
Lions Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scone</strong> Inc<br />
Contact: Robert Thurgood<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 2201<br />
Fax: 6545 2517<br />
sconelions@westnet.com.au<br />
PO Box 157, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Dinner 3rd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month.<br />
6:30pm for 7:00pm start, at <strong>Scone</strong> RSL Club,<br />
Guernsey Street<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Service Club<br />
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Neighbourhood Centre - <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Phone: 6543 8457<br />
aberdeeninfocentre@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 114, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
22 Moray St, <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Open Mon – Fri 8:30 am to 4:00pm<br />
Information and referral centre. Offering a<br />
fully equipped resource centre that enables<br />
the local community, business and individuals<br />
<strong>of</strong> all ages to access a range <strong>of</strong> facilities<br />
including: Administration services, computer<br />
facilities, equipment hire, Countrylink Agency,<br />
First Aid and Computer Courses, faxing,<br />
photocopying, laminating, room hire.<br />
Northern Settlement Services<br />
Position: Settlement grant Project worker<br />
Phone: 4969 3399<br />
Mobile: 0403 450 508<br />
Fax: 4961 4997<br />
css_welfare@nsservies.com.au<br />
8 Chaucer Street Hamilton NSW 2303<br />
9:00am Monday - Friday up to 4:00pm<br />
To assist migrants and refugees in their<br />
settlement into <strong>Australia</strong>n life.<br />
NSW Rural Fire Service<br />
Phone: 6545 1493<br />
Fax: 6747 1489<br />
LiverpoolRange.Zone@rfs.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 46, Willow Tree NSW 2339<br />
46 New England Hwy, Willow Tree<br />
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
Quality Care<br />
Contact: Debbie Smith<br />
Position: <strong>Community</strong> Services Manager<br />
Phone: 1300 534431<br />
Mobile: 0407817387<br />
Fax: 6545 9448<br />
admin@qualitycare.com.au<br />
www.qualitycare.com.au<br />
PO Box 272, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Service provided 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.<br />
Cost: Negotiated<br />
Quality Care provides a range <strong>of</strong> in-home and<br />
host family options for all ages in relation to<br />
care and respite services. Assistance with<br />
general household chores, nursing services,<br />
disability services and supervised access for<br />
children.<br />
Neighbourhood Centre <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Contact: Lee Watts<br />
Position: Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 2562<br />
Fax: 6545 9017<br />
admin.snrc@pacific.net.au<br />
www.horsecapital.com.au/snrc<br />
PO Box 514, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
130 Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to<br />
4.00 pm<br />
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Information and referral centre. Offering a<br />
fully equipped resource centre that enables<br />
the local community, business and individuals<br />
<strong>of</strong> all ages to access a range <strong>of</strong> facilities<br />
including: Administration services, computer<br />
facilities, equipment hire, Countrylink Agency,<br />
First Aid and Computer Courses, faxing,<br />
photocopying, laminating, room hire.<br />
The Benevolent Society, Brighter Futures<br />
Program<br />
Contact: Stephen Bence<br />
Position: Team Leader<br />
Phone: 4922 6500 or<br />
Mobile: 0420 958 383<br />
Fax: 4920 7594<br />
Stephen.bence@benevolent.org.au<br />
www.benevolent.org.au<br />
180-182 Bridge St Muswellbrook<br />
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday<br />
Cost: Free Service<br />
Brighter Futures Hunter is working with local<br />
families in the region to support them in<br />
caring for their children. We provide services
and targeted support for children aged 0- 8<br />
years and their families as they address<br />
challenges that might otherwise place the<br />
children or family at risk. Services are<br />
provided across the Hunter region<br />
encompassing Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog,<br />
Singleton, Muswellbrook, Denman, <strong>Scone</strong>,<br />
Port Stephens, Merriwa & Murrurundi<br />
Upper Hunter Men’s Shed<br />
Contact: John Pratley<br />
Position: President<br />
Phone: 6545 2628<br />
Mobile: 0407 224 558<br />
scone@mensshed.net<br />
P.O Box 380 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Oxford Road <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9:00am - 2:30pm every Thursday.<br />
Cost: $20.00 per annum<br />
We are involved in creating a social venue for<br />
men <strong>of</strong> all ages to attend and carry out<br />
purposeful activities.<br />
Westpac Rescue Helicopter - <strong>Scone</strong> Support<br />
Group<br />
Contact: Priscilla Rowland<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 0422 151 474<br />
Mobile: 0418 846 235<br />
cill@iprimus.com.au<br />
150 Studleigh Road, Davis Creek NSW 2336<br />
3rd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month at 4:00 pm<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Council Chambers<br />
The WESTPAC Rescue Helicopter Service is a<br />
community owned and operated aeromedical<br />
search and rescue service. The <strong>Scone</strong> support<br />
group helps raise funds towards keeping this<br />
invaluable service operating.<br />
Counselling<br />
Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project<br />
Phone: 4932 9777<br />
Fax: 4932 9766<br />
admin@financialcou.ngo.org.au<br />
PO Box 467, Rutherford 2320<br />
Rutherford <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Arthur St<br />
Financial Counselling is a free, confidential<br />
service. We assist you to look at your options<br />
and help negotiate with credit providers.<br />
Kids Help Line<br />
Phone: 1800 55 1800<br />
admin@kidshelp.com.au<br />
www.kidshelp.com.au<br />
GPO Box 2469 QLD 4001<br />
Kids Helpline is <strong>Australia</strong>'s only free, private<br />
and confidential, telephone and online<br />
counselling service for young people aged 5 to<br />
25 years. Counselling and support is provided<br />
over the phone, web and email.<br />
NSW Fair Trading<br />
Contact: Alan Mounsey<br />
Position: Aboriginal Customer Service<br />
Officer<br />
Phone: 4925 7000<br />
Mobile: 0422 278 258<br />
Fax: 4925 7028<br />
alan.mounsey@services.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au<br />
Level 5/400 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300<br />
9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday<br />
Cost: Free Service<br />
Support the Aboriginal community with a<br />
complaint handling service, for Aboriginal<br />
consumers who are in dispute with traders.<br />
We also hold information services and<br />
educational programs aimed at informing<br />
consumers about their rights and<br />
responsibilities as consumers.<br />
Parentline<br />
Phone: 1300 1300 52<br />
www.parentline.org.au<br />
Free, pr<strong>of</strong>essional help 24/7 for Parents and<br />
Carers <strong>of</strong> children aged 0-18<br />
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Cultural<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Highland Games Inc<br />
Contact: Suzanne Andrews<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6543 6240<br />
Mobile: 0408 623 823<br />
suz.andrews@westnet.com.au<br />
www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com<br />
PO Box 79, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Jefferson Park, <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Times: 7:30<br />
Cost: $2.00<br />
The games are run as a typical highland<br />
gathering with the view to foster and<br />
encourage the Scottish/Celtic traditions <strong>of</strong> our<br />
forebears. In so doing, we seek to bring<br />
outsiders into the area to provide a platform<br />
for local groups raise much needed funding.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Decorative and Fine Arts Society<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Inc<br />
Contact: Jill Richards<br />
Position: Society Member<br />
Phone: 6545 1822<br />
scone@adfas.org.au<br />
www.adfas.org.au<br />
PO Box 112, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Times: 6.30 pm sharp.<br />
Cost: Membership $125.00 per year, Visitors<br />
$25.00<br />
Provide 8 illustrated lectures yearly on a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> subjects involving Fine Arts by<br />
International and <strong>Australia</strong>n lecturers<br />
Gundy Crown Reserves Trust<br />
Contact: Iain Hayes<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 8017<br />
Mobile: 0429 458 017<br />
iain.hayes@harboursat.com.au<br />
PO Box 200, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Gundy Soldier's Memorial Hall, Duke Street,<br />
Gundy Recreation Ground, Camp Street,<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & District Garden Club<br />
Contact: Kara Mitchell<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 2348<br />
karashayne@hotmail.com<br />
PO Box 57 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Third Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month (February -<br />
November) at 10:00am<br />
Cost: $10.00 annually<br />
A gathering <strong>of</strong> likeminded people who are<br />
interested in gardening. Meetings are held at<br />
different venues with various activities<br />
including excursions, workshops and guest<br />
speakers.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & Upper Hunter Historical Society<br />
Contact: Ann Bailey<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 9773<br />
sconehistorical@yahoo.com.au<br />
PO Box 399 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
43-47 Kingdon Street <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Museum open Wednesdays 9:30am- 2:30pm<br />
& Sundays 2:30pm-4:30pm.<br />
Cost: Admission: Adult $2.00, Child 50c,<br />
Family $5.00<br />
Research Centre open Wednesdays 9:30am-<br />
2:30pm only. Closed mid-December to mid-<br />
January each year. Centre assists people with<br />
their local research, whether it be information<br />
on the local area, compiling a family tree<br />
and/or looking for photographs, maps etc.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Singers<br />
Contact: Cheryl Pringle<br />
Position: Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 0308<br />
Mobile: 0412 998 774<br />
Fax: 6541 7005<br />
cheryl.pringle@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
6-8 Petwyn Street Wingen NSW 2337<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> High School music room. Gundy Road<br />
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<strong>Scone</strong><br />
Each Sunday <strong>of</strong> school term 5:00pm- 6:30pm<br />
Cost: $50 per school term<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Singers is a community choir formed 15<br />
years ago. Repertoire is varied and reflects<br />
the eclectic style <strong>of</strong> its members and their love<br />
<strong>of</strong> singing. New members always welcome<br />
Disabilities<br />
Advanced Personnel Management<br />
Phone: 6571 8500<br />
Suite 1, 254 John St, Singleton<br />
www.apm.net.au<br />
Advanced Personnel Management is one <strong>of</strong><br />
the largest private sector providers <strong>of</strong><br />
workplace rehabilitation, consultancy,<br />
employment services and psychological<br />
services in <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />
Transcare Hunter Ltd.<br />
Contact: Sharon King<br />
Position: <strong>Community</strong> Transport<br />
Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6545 3113<br />
Mobile: 0408 115 160<br />
Fax: 6545 3885<br />
sharon@transcare.org.au<br />
www.transcare.org.au<br />
PO Box 716, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
214 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday and Friday 8.30 am -4.00 pm<br />
<strong>Community</strong> transport, long distance<br />
transport, social support, Telecare, Meals on<br />
Wheels (<strong>Scone</strong>), Domestic Assistance,<br />
Personal care, Bus transport<br />
Dept <strong>of</strong> FACS-ADHC- Home Care<br />
Contact: Ann Muffett<br />
Position: Service Co.<br />
Phone: 6542 1001<br />
Fax: 6542 1099<br />
ann.muffett@facs.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 4, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday to<br />
Friday<br />
Providing Domestic Assistance, Personal Care<br />
& Respite Services to the frail aged, disabled<br />
and their carers in their home.<br />
Disability Advocacy NSW<br />
Contact: Greg Williams<br />
Position: Regional Coordinator<br />
Phone: 1300 365 085<br />
Fax: 02 4927 0114<br />
newcastle@da.org.au<br />
www.da.org.au<br />
Suite 3, Level 1, 408 King Street, Newcastle<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am to<br />
5.00 pm<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Individual advocacy and advocacy support for<br />
people with disabilities (PWD's) who have<br />
been treated unfairly by any organization,<br />
statutory body or process. PWD's and their<br />
carers can request service by phone or email<br />
directly. Advocacy provided where no<br />
caseworker or similar service with advocacy<br />
role is not in place, or where there is a conflict<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest for caseworker to advocate.<br />
Referrals from service providers or<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals by referral form on DA website<br />
Hunter Case Management Service ADHC<br />
Contact: Aaron Tammekand<br />
Position: Senior Case Manager<br />
Phone: 4924 6099<br />
Fax: 4924 6098<br />
aaron.tammekand@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 385, Wallsend NSW 2287<br />
Upper & Lower Hunter home visiting<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Referral Method: Phone & self-referral &<br />
Office hours 8:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Cost: Discussed at assessment.<br />
Case management for people who are aged,<br />
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have disabilities, mental health, dementia or<br />
some other conditions which requires Case<br />
Management and the person agrees to a<br />
referral. Complex care needs. Support<br />
Networks - present/at risk.<br />
Samaritans Early Intervention Coordinator<br />
Team (SEICT)<br />
Contact: Emily Turkalj & Janine Voight<br />
Position: Case Manager- Singleton area<br />
Phone: 6572 3850<br />
Mobile: 0417 382 048<br />
Fax: 6572 2417<br />
eturkalj@samaritan.org.au -<br />
jvoight2@samaritans.org.au<br />
PO Box 103, Cardiff NSW 2285<br />
"The Stables" Bishopgate St Singleton NSW<br />
2330<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Referral Method: Self or other<br />
Office opening hours 7:00am - 3:00pm<br />
Monday to Friday but are flexible around the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> the client.<br />
SEICT is a project <strong>of</strong>fering support to children<br />
aged 0 - 8 years with autism, developmental<br />
delay and disability, by working with and<br />
supporting families, educator and community<br />
members.<br />
Education<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Pre-school<br />
Contact: Sharon Jordan<br />
Position: Director/Teacher<br />
Phone: 6543 7172<br />
Fax: 6543 7609<br />
aberdeenpreschool@bigpond.com<br />
PO Box 32, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> MSW 2336<br />
34 Bedford St, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
9:15 am - 3:15 pm<br />
We are a community based preschool licensed<br />
for 30 children per day aged 3 to 5 years. We<br />
provide a fun, stimulating and educational<br />
program with experienced and qualified staff.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> and District Pre-School<br />
Contact: Hilary Nicol<br />
Position: Director<br />
Phone: 6545 1489<br />
Fax: 6545 1489<br />
sconepreschool@pacific.net.au<br />
PO Box 260 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Lot 6-8 Cooper Street <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9:00am - 3:00pm Monday to Friday<br />
Cost: Fees may vary from year to year<br />
Early Childhood (pre- school) Education.<br />
Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre<br />
Phone: 6540 1345<br />
Fax: 6545 2671<br />
elc@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 208, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
72 Main St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
7.00 am - 6.00 pm weekdays and is available<br />
for 51 weeks per annum with one weeks<br />
closure over the Christmas New year period<br />
Cost: Daily Fees according to age group, child<br />
care benefit & childcare rebate<br />
Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre (UHELC)<br />
provides quality care for children six weeks to<br />
school age. Pre school program available. The<br />
programs reflect age/stage <strong>of</strong> development<br />
and encourage self help skills. A nuturing<br />
caring environment is provided for all children<br />
to grow and learn<br />
Upper Hunter Shire Libraries<br />
Contact: Elizabeth Walter<br />
Position: Library Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6540 1183<br />
Fax: 6540 1370<br />
sconelibrary@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au<br />
130 Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.30 pm<br />
Saturday 9.00 am - 12 noon<br />
Provide recreational/educational reading<br />
needs. Children activities. Library services<br />
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Upper Hunter TAFE Outreach<br />
Contact: Annabelle McLoughlin<br />
Position: Outreach Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6542 1115<br />
Fax: 6542 1165<br />
annabelle.mcloughlin2@tafensw.edu.au<br />
PO Box 375, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
59 Maitland Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Upper Hunter TAFE Outreach <strong>of</strong>fers free<br />
introductory level courses for people in the<br />
community. Outreach delivers a diverse range<br />
<strong>of</strong> courses based in the community for people<br />
who are disadvantaged in their access to<br />
education and training/organization<br />
Emergency<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Fire Station<br />
Phone: 000<br />
Moray St, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
Emergency: 000<br />
Station: 6545 1294<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> S.E.S<br />
Contact: Edwina Hamilton<br />
Position: Unit Controller<br />
Phone: 6543 7693<br />
abd.ops@ses.nsw.gov.au<br />
As a matter <strong>of</strong> interest, people ringing the<br />
S.E.S 132 500 request for assistance number is<br />
now transferred to a "S.E.S call centre" where<br />
information is collected and then transferred<br />
to the unit involved.<br />
Ambulance<br />
Emergency: 000<br />
Transport bookings: 131 233<br />
Fire Brigade<br />
Phone: Enquiry 6545<br />
Emergency: 000<br />
Station: 6545 1294<br />
104 Kingdon Street, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Police<br />
Emergency: 000<br />
Phone: 6544 0199<br />
Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Police Assistance Line (PAL)<br />
Phone: 13 14 44<br />
24 hour assistance line to report minor crimes<br />
and incidents on this number eg. break and<br />
enter, theft, malicious damage, stealing, lost<br />
property, minor motor vehicle crash report etc<br />
State Emergency Service<br />
Contact: Allan Davidson<br />
Position: Local Controller<br />
Phone: 13 2500<br />
Mobile: 0428 607 947<br />
Fax: 6545 2160<br />
ses@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 203, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
74 Main Street, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Referral Required: No<br />
Meet 7.00pm every Wednesday<br />
Cost: Free service<br />
SES is a volunteer organisation that assists<br />
the community during storms, floods and<br />
natural disasters. The <strong>Scone</strong> unit is the<br />
primary rescue organisation in the area.<br />
Employment<br />
Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre<br />
Contact: Kerry Hallett<br />
Position: Manager<br />
Phone: 4936 2557<br />
Mobile: 0438 327 072<br />
kerry@hunterregionbec.com.au<br />
www.hunterregionbec.com.au<br />
P.P Box 195 Kurri Kurri NSW 2327<br />
Cnr Barton & Merthyr Streets Kurri Kurri<br />
Opening Hours - 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to<br />
Friday<br />
Cost: Starting from $77.00<br />
The Hunter Region BEC provides an initial<br />
contact point for you or anyone wishing to<br />
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start an enterprise or existing enterprises<br />
experiencing issues with business. Our<br />
Business Facilitator can help you with the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> a business plan, bookkeeping,<br />
marketing and sales ideas. Our Manager can<br />
assist you with issues related to recruitment,<br />
equal employment opportunity, and referrals<br />
to specialist industrial relations people.<br />
Joblink Plus<br />
Contact: Heidi West<br />
Position: Consultant<br />
Phone: 6545 3295<br />
Fax: 02 6545 1880<br />
scone@joblinkplus.com.au<br />
http://joblinkplus.com.au/index.cfm<br />
127 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Employment Service Provider<br />
Mission <strong>Australia</strong> Employment Solutions<br />
Phone: 6541 4222<br />
muswellbrook@missionaustralia.com.au<br />
www.employmentsolutions.com.au/employ/<br />
The Hub, 88-96 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook<br />
Provider <strong>of</strong> Job Services <strong>Australia</strong>. Hours <strong>of</strong><br />
operation: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Provides a<br />
visiting service to <strong>Scone</strong> at the <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Centre, 130 Liverpool St on<br />
Thursdays.<br />
Environment<br />
Hunter Region Landcare Network Inc<br />
Contact: Ruth Hardy<br />
Position: Chairperson<br />
Mobile: 0458 348 110<br />
hrln@bigpond.com<br />
www.hunterlandcare.org.au<br />
PO Box 447, Maitland NSW 2320<br />
2 Cathedral St, Maitland<br />
1- monthly general meeting on a Saturday.<br />
Mobile <strong>of</strong>fice hours 9:00am- 5:00pm Monday<br />
to Friday.<br />
Regional Landcare Organization for the<br />
Hunter Valley. Advocacy & support for<br />
landcare and landcare groups- environmental<br />
projects, funding, research, field<br />
day/workshops, children/school resources,<br />
community, landholder enquiries.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Landcare Inc<br />
Contact: Ruth Hardy<br />
Position: President<br />
Phone: 6545 1996<br />
rkhardy1@bigpond.com<br />
PO Box 267, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Quarterly General Meetings. Mobile service<br />
9:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday<br />
Cost: $11 annual membership<br />
Volunteer based landcare group covering<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & surrounding areas. Environmental<br />
projects, support to communities & schools,<br />
information on environmental funding,<br />
workshops/field days etc.<br />
Wildlife Aid<br />
Contact: Bruce Mulligan<br />
Position: President/Public Officer<br />
Phone: 6541 3475<br />
Mobile: 0403 3140163<br />
bruce.mulligan@wildlifeaid.com.au<br />
www.wildlifeaid.org.au<br />
PO Box 619, Singleton NSW 2330<br />
355 Wybong Road Muswellbrook<br />
Times: 24/7<br />
Cost: Membership $15/annum<br />
Wildlife Aid is a not for pr<strong>of</strong>it, NPWS license<br />
Inc. Covering Singleton, Muswellbrook and<br />
Upper Hunter (<strong>Scone</strong>) Council areas<br />
Government<br />
Centrelink<br />
164 Bridge St, Muswellbrook<br />
Jobseekers: 132 850<br />
Families: 136 150<br />
Disabilities: 132 717<br />
Seniors: 132 300<br />
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Students: 132 490<br />
Self Service: 136 240<br />
www.humanservices.gov.au<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Justice Centre (CJC)<br />
Contact: Kerrie Chisholm<br />
Position: Staff & Practice manager<br />
Phone: 1800 990 777<br />
Fax: 4925 0308<br />
cjc_northern@agd.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.cjc.nsw.gov.au<br />
Corner Church & Bolton Streets, Newcastle<br />
NSW 2300<br />
Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm available<br />
throughout NSW<br />
The centre provides mediation and conflict<br />
management services to the community <strong>of</strong><br />
NSW. Mediation provides a safe and informal<br />
environment for people to talk to each other<br />
to sort out problems. Mediation sessions at<br />
CJC are conducted by two impartial mediators<br />
who manage to facilitate discussion so that<br />
people can reach their own commonsense<br />
solution to their dispute. The CJC service is<br />
free, confidential, voluntary, timely and easy<br />
to use. Mediations can be arranged at times<br />
to suit everyone.<br />
Court House - <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Contact: Veronica Antcliff<br />
Position: Registrar<br />
Phone: 6545 1528<br />
Fax: 6545 3458<br />
local_court_scone@agd.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 251, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Corner <strong>of</strong> Main & Liverpool Streets, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
9.00 am - 1.00 pm 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm except<br />
1st and 3rd Monday <strong>of</strong> each month<br />
Fees apply for some services<br />
Clerk <strong>of</strong> Local Court, Birth, Death & Marriage<br />
Certificates, Marriage Ceremonies, Recover<br />
debts, Agent for Public Trustee, Chamber<br />
Magistrate, fine payments, Fishing Licenses,<br />
Agent for <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Fair Trading, Maritime<br />
Services renewal payments<br />
Mr George Souris, MP<br />
Position: Member for Upper Hunter<br />
Phone: 6543 1065<br />
Fax: 6543 1416<br />
upperhunter@parliament.nsw.gov.au<br />
20 Bridge St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
NSW member for the Upper Hunter<br />
Joel Fitzgibbon MP<br />
Contact: Joel Fitzgibbon<br />
Position: MP<br />
Phone: 02 4991 1022<br />
Fax: 02 4991 2322<br />
joel.fitzgibbon.mp@aph.gov.au<br />
www.joelfitzgibbon.com<br />
PO Box 526, Cessnock NSW 2325<br />
3 Edward Street, Cessnock<br />
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm<br />
Federal Member for Hunter Electorate<br />
Roads & Maritime Services<br />
Phone: 13 22 13<br />
Cnr Hill & Bridge Sts, Muswellbrook<br />
Open Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
www.rms.gov.au<br />
Health<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Doctor's Surgery<br />
Phone: 6543 8424<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Pharmacy<br />
Phone: 6543 8022<br />
1 Segenhoe St, <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Cancer Council <strong>Community</strong> Office<br />
Contact: Kath Duggan<br />
Phone: 6571 2899<br />
Fax: 6571 4101<br />
hunter@nswcc.org.au<br />
www.cancercouncil.com.au/hunter<br />
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PO Box 570, Singleton NSW 2330<br />
69 John St Singleton<br />
Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance<br />
Contact: Brittney Hogg<br />
Position: Administrator<br />
Phone: 4968 9455<br />
Fax: 49682953<br />
admin@hpca.org.au<br />
www.hpca.org.au<br />
P.O Box 298 Waratah NSW 2298<br />
22 Turton Road Waratah<br />
9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Free service supported by Hunter New<br />
England Health<br />
Our free information & counselling service is<br />
available via our 1300 number or in person at<br />
our Waratah <strong>of</strong>fice. Our service uses only<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional counsellors who stay up to date<br />
with their training & qualifications.<br />
Muswellbrook Carelink Incorporated<br />
Contact: Stacey Cameron<br />
Position: Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6542 2041<br />
Mobile: 0448 831 839<br />
Muswell.carelink@bigpond.com<br />
PO Box 359 Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Nurses Home, Muswellbrook Hospital,<br />
Brentwood Street Muswellbrook<br />
9:00am - 2:30pm Monday to Wednesday.<br />
Member meeting 4th Monday <strong>of</strong> each month,<br />
excluding Dec & Jan. 7:00pm, Conference<br />
Room, Wiedmann Wing, Muswellbrook<br />
Hospital.<br />
Cost: $5.00 annually<br />
We provide options for a better quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
An Upper Hunter Support Service for cancer<br />
and palliative clients, their families and<br />
carers. Volunteers provide support in the<br />
client's home, transport to medical<br />
appointments & provide equipment for use in<br />
the clients’ home.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Chemist<br />
Phone: 6545 1007<br />
153 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
<strong>Scone</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Health<br />
Phone: 6540 2136<br />
Stafford St, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Medical Practice<br />
Phone: 6545 1600<br />
Fax: 6545 1604<br />
admin@sconemedical.com<br />
PO Box 286, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
5 Surman St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
General Practice<br />
Scott Memorial Hospital<br />
Phone: 6540 2100<br />
Fax: 6540 2180<br />
Stafford St, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Public Hospital<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Discount Drug Store<br />
Contact: Ben Butters<br />
Position: Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 3604<br />
Mobile: 0423 055 482<br />
Fax: 6545 3591<br />
scone@discountdrugstores.com.au<br />
www.discountdrugstore.com.au<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Village S/C Shop 13 & 14 Kelly Street<br />
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00. Saturday - 9:00 -<br />
1:00<br />
Discount Drug Stores - more than just low<br />
prices. Discount on Prescriptions, Vitamins,<br />
Cosmetics, medicines, baby needs.<br />
Strathearn Village<br />
Phone: 6545 1255<br />
Fax: 6545 2770<br />
www.strathearn.org.au<br />
PO Box 138 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
2-4 Stafford Street, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am -<br />
4.30pm Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm<br />
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Legal<br />
Best for Kids<br />
www.bestforkids.org.au<br />
NSW Legal Aid service providing Family Law<br />
information for children and parents<br />
Court House - <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Contact: Veronica Antcliff<br />
Position: Registrar<br />
Phone: 6545 1528<br />
Fax: 6545 3458<br />
local_court_scone@agd.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 251, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Corner <strong>of</strong> Main & Liverpool Streets, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
9.00 am - 1.00 pm 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm except<br />
1st and 3rd Monday <strong>of</strong> each month<br />
Fees apply for some services<br />
Clerk <strong>of</strong> Local Court, Birth, Death & Marriage<br />
Certificates, Marriage Ceremonies, Recover<br />
debts, Agent for Public Trustee, Chamber<br />
Magistrate, fine payments, Fishing Licences,<br />
Agent for <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Fair Trading, Maritime<br />
Services renewal payments<br />
Intellectually Disability Rights Service<br />
Contact: Kenn Clift<br />
Position: Hunter Regional Coordinator<br />
Phone: 4926 5643<br />
Mobile: 0427 772 098<br />
Fax: 4927 8147<br />
kenn@idrs.org.au<br />
www.idrs.org.au<br />
Suite 48,Level1, Devonshire House, 408 King<br />
St Newcastle West<br />
Court support service, Legal advice and<br />
information for people with Intellectual<br />
Disability. 24/7 Police Station support for<br />
people with Intellectual Disability on 1300 655<br />
908<br />
Legal Aid NSW<br />
Contact: Mary Gleeson<br />
Position: Manager - Outreach Partnerships<br />
Phone: 1800 551 589<br />
Mobile: 0457 507 230<br />
Fax: 8688 3861<br />
mary.gleeson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au<br />
P.O Box 695 Parramatta 2150<br />
M'Brook Local Court, Singleton Yth Ctr,<br />
Cessnock Centrelink<br />
Run once per month. Days & times to be<br />
advised upon booking.<br />
Clients should make appointments by calling<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fice on our 1800 number. The EIU also<br />
provides a duty solicitor service at the Family<br />
Law Courts at Newcastle. We also assist with<br />
advise about parenting disputes, divorce,<br />
property disputes between ex-partners and<br />
matters involving FaCS (formally DoCS)<br />
Local Government<br />
Upper Hunter Shire Council<br />
Contact: Ruth Neave<br />
Position: Communications & <strong>Community</strong><br />
Engagement<br />
Phone: 6540 1119<br />
Mobile: 0438 659 758<br />
rneave@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
Cost: Free to all Upper Hunter Residents<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Swimming Pool<br />
Phone: 6545 1102<br />
Upper Hunter Shire (<strong>Scone</strong>) Tip<br />
Phone: 6540 1109<br />
Upper Hunter Shire Pound<br />
Phone: 6540 1137<br />
Upper Hunter Shire After Hours Emergency<br />
Numbers<br />
Phone: 6540 1199<br />
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Family Day Care: 0409 824 576<br />
SOOSH: 6540 1177<br />
Upper Hunter Shire Libraries<br />
Contact: Elizabeth Walter<br />
Position: Library Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6540 1183<br />
Fax: 6540 1370<br />
sconelibrary@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au<br />
130 Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.30 pm<br />
Saturday 9.00 am - 12 noon<br />
Provide recreational/educational reading<br />
needs. Children’s activities. Library Services<br />
Media<br />
2NM AND 98.1 Power FM<br />
Contact: Front <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
Phone: 6543 1588<br />
Fax: 6543 2360<br />
news.hunter@powerfm.com.au<br />
www.powerfm.com.au<br />
PO Box 600, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
100 Bridge St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Times: Mon to Fri 9.00 am - 5.00 pm<br />
Cost: Nil<br />
Commercial radio stations providing news,<br />
views, sport, music, entertainment and<br />
information about local business to listeners,<br />
and advertising, promotion for business<br />
ABC<br />
Phone: 6542 2881<br />
Fax: 6542 2899<br />
pritchard.michael@abc.net.au<br />
www.abc.net.au<br />
PO Box 400, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
36a Brook St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Whisper<br />
Contact: Nicole Ervine<br />
Phone: 6543 8457<br />
nic.aberdeen@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 114, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
Hunter Valley News<br />
Phone: 6543 3011<br />
Fax: 6543 2360<br />
PO Box 95, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Commercial Centre, Market Lane,<br />
Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
The Upper Hunter Entertainer<br />
Phone: 6545 2888<br />
Fax: 6545 1465<br />
sconeadmin@huntervalleyprinting.com.au<br />
PO Box 46, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
90 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Advocate<br />
Contact: Nicole Ward-Pratley<br />
Position: Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 1155<br />
Fax: 6545 2773<br />
nicole.pratley@ruralpress.com<br />
www.sconeadvocate.com.au<br />
PO Box 12, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
152 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Monday - Friday 8:30- 5:00pm<br />
Your local newspaper filled with events in<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> and the Upper Hunter<br />
Recreation<br />
Gundy Crown Reserves Trust<br />
Contact: Iain Hayes<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 8017<br />
Mobile: 0429 458 017<br />
iain.hayes@harboursat.com.au<br />
PO Box 200, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Gundy Soldier's Memorial Hall, Duke Street<br />
Gundy Recreation Ground, Camp Street<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Athletics Club<br />
Contact: Nicky Western<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Mobile: 0414 806 074<br />
PO Box 69, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
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Bill Rose Sporting Complex, Kingdon St <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Tuesday evenings- Summer comp. 6:00pm<br />
start<br />
Cost: $35 per athlete, $75 family<br />
Family friendly club with athletics from 5<br />
years to 70 years.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Amateur Dramatic Society<br />
(S.C.A.D.S)<br />
Contact: Kate Mailer<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 1933<br />
Fax: 6545 2802<br />
katemailer@katemailer.com.au<br />
PO Box 125 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Old Court Theatre, Kingdon Street <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Cost: Membership $10.00<br />
S.C.A.D.S puts on a 3 act play during <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Festival (May) each year. Rehearsals usually<br />
start in February. New actors, backstage<br />
crew and other volunteers always welcome<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Race Club<br />
Contact: Sarah Wills<br />
Position: CEO<br />
Phone: 6545 1607<br />
Mobile: 0409 505 587<br />
Fax: 6545 3444<br />
ceo@sconeraceclub.com.au<br />
www.sconeraceclub.com.au<br />
PO Box 25, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
434 Bunnan Rd, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Race meetings conducted as per Racing NSW<br />
schedule available on our website. Function<br />
Centre is available for inspection by<br />
appointment.<br />
Cost: Membership cost $71.50<br />
Race club conducting race meetings on a<br />
regular basis with the highlight <strong>of</strong> the year<br />
being The <strong>Scone</strong> Racing Carnival in May as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Scone</strong> & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Festival. The function centre is available for<br />
hire for a range <strong>of</strong> functions including<br />
weddings, parties, dinners, conferences etc.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> RSL Pipes & Drums<br />
Contact: Charles Cooke<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 8141<br />
Mobile: 0428 431 099<br />
Fax: 6545 8063<br />
charles_cooke@esat.net.au<br />
www.sconerslpipeband.com.au<br />
"Long Hill", Mirranee Road Gundy NSW 2337<br />
Every 2nd Monday. 7:30pm at St Luke's Hall,<br />
Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
The band aims to bring the Scottish culture to<br />
the Upper Hunter region and particularly in<br />
the <strong>Scone</strong> & <strong>Aberdeen</strong> area. We look to<br />
involve the younger members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community to teach them how play an<br />
instrument and to be involved in band<br />
activities.<br />
Restaurants<br />
Airlie House Motor Inn & Restaurant<br />
Phone: 6545 1488<br />
Fax : 6545 3061<br />
229 New England Highway, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Asser House Café<br />
Phone: 6545 3571<br />
202 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Belmore Hotel<br />
Phone: 6545 2078<br />
98 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Colonial Motor Lodge<br />
Contact: Katherine & Peter Tullia<br />
Position: Directors<br />
Phone: 6545 1700<br />
Fax: 6545 3130<br />
www.colonialmotorlodge.com.au<br />
PO Box 186, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9 Guernsey Street, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Restaurant open to public 6:00pm Mon - Sat,<br />
closes for last orders at 8:30pm. Final drinks<br />
10:00pm.<br />
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Breakfast 7 days 7:00am - 9:00am<br />
Crowded House Café<br />
Phone: 6545 2414<br />
2/95-97 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Royal Hotel<br />
Phone: 6545 1722<br />
119 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Bowling Club<br />
Contact: Warren Styles<br />
Position: Secretary Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 1511<br />
Mobile: 0438 451 511<br />
Fax: 6545 1281<br />
scone.bc@bigpond.net.au<br />
PO Box 290, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
28-34 Gundy Rd, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Every day at 10:00am<br />
Cost: Bowling $65.00. Social $4.00 or $10.00<br />
for 3 years.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Golf Club Fairways<br />
Phone: 6545 1814<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
<strong>Scone</strong> RSL<br />
Phone: 6545 1669<br />
71 Guernsey St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Vogue Café & Restaurant<br />
Phone: 6545 1165<br />
158 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Willow Tree Hotel<br />
Phone: 6545 1656<br />
136 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Schools<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Public School<br />
Contact: Michelle Floyd<br />
Position: Principal<br />
Phone: 6543 7271<br />
Fax: 6543 7712<br />
aberdeen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
www.aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
Segenhoe Street, NSW 2336<br />
8:30am - 3:30pm<br />
Belltrees Public School<br />
Phone: 6546 1148<br />
Moonan Flat Rd, Belltrees NSW 2337<br />
Government, Primary, co-ed, nondenominational<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Public School<br />
Contact: Lynne Gray<br />
Position: Principal<br />
Phone: 6545 1049<br />
Fax: 6545 3046<br />
scone-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
www.scone-p.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
82 - 98 Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
St Joseph's Primary School Merriwa<br />
Contact: Helen Whale<br />
Position: Principle<br />
Phone: 6548 2035<br />
Fax: 6548 2782<br />
admin@merriwa.catholic.edu.au/<br />
www.merriwa.catholic.edu.au/<br />
Marquet St Merriwa NSW 2329<br />
8:30am - 3:30pm<br />
Cost: Fees on application.<br />
St Joseph's is a Catholic Primary School<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering quality education to primary school<br />
children in Merriwa. Here the uniqueness <strong>of</strong><br />
each child is nurtured and valued; students<br />
are empowered and challenged to become<br />
lifelong learners with optimism and hope for<br />
the future.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> High School<br />
Contact: Lindy Hunt<br />
Position: Principal<br />
Phone: 6545 1455<br />
Fax: 6545 3269<br />
scone-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
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www.scone-h.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
PO Box 285, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Gundy Rd, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
We provide diverse curriculum and a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> opportunities for all students to succeed in<br />
their areas <strong>of</strong> interest. Our school enjoys the<br />
support <strong>of</strong> strong links with parents, local<br />
businesses, sporting clubs and a wider<br />
community.<br />
St Joseph's High School <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Contact: John Tobin<br />
Position: Principle<br />
Phone: 6543 7444<br />
Fax: 6543 7924<br />
admin@aberdeen.catholic.edu.au<br />
www.aberdeen.catholic.edu.au<br />
PO Box 12 <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
49 - 53 Segenhoe St, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to<br />
Friday (excluding school holidays)<br />
St Joseph's High School, <strong>Aberdeen</strong> is a<br />
Catholic Co-education school aiming to meet<br />
the education needs <strong>of</strong> the children <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parishes <strong>of</strong> Denman, Merriwa,<br />
Murrurundi, Muswellbrook & <strong>Scone</strong> as part <strong>of</strong><br />
the Catholic Education system <strong>of</strong> the Diocese<br />
<strong>of</strong> Maitland- Newcastle.<br />
St Mary's Primary School<br />
Contact: Chris Waters<br />
Position: Principal<br />
Phone: 6545 2058<br />
Mobile: 0403 727 555<br />
Fax: 6545 3401<br />
christopher.waters@mn.catholic.edu.au<br />
scone.catholic.edu.au<br />
PO Box 235 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
12 Short Street <strong>Scone</strong><br />
9:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday<br />
Primary Education- Kindergarten to year 6<br />
Seniors<br />
Ourcare Services Ltd<br />
Contact: Leslie Adie<br />
Position: C.E.O<br />
Phone: 6571 2300<br />
Mobile: 0438 712 305<br />
Fax: 02 6572 2497<br />
ladie@ourcare.org.au<br />
www.ourcare.org.au<br />
PO Box 219 Singleton NSW 2330<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Referral Method: Phone<br />
8:30am - 4:00pm<br />
Dietician and occupational therapy and Linen<br />
Services<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Senior Citizens<br />
Phone: 6545 2790<br />
Cnr Oxford Rd & Cooper Sts, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Sport<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Senior and Little Athletics<br />
Contact: Andrew Sherriff<br />
Position: President<br />
Phone: 6543 7581<br />
Mobile: 0400 046 853<br />
awsherriff13@gmail.com<br />
www.aberdeenathletics<br />
80 Graeme Street <strong>Aberdeen</strong> NSW 2336<br />
Jefferson Park <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Every Friday night from 6:00pm, September<br />
to March<br />
Cost: $65 per athlete, discounts for larger<br />
families.<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> Little Athletics have a structured<br />
program <strong>of</strong> track & field events for all ages<br />
from tiny tots (3years ) to seniors. Our mission<br />
statement is "to do your best". We meet every<br />
Friday night and we have a lot <strong>of</strong> fun.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Football Club (Soccer)<br />
Contact: Lesley Hayward<br />
Position: Registrar<br />
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Mobile: 0413 958 478<br />
witepark@bigpond.net.au<br />
PO Box 297, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Bill Rose Sports Complex, Kingdon St<br />
Saturday games during Winter. Town or<br />
intertown competition.<br />
Cost: Varies<br />
Town competition plays in <strong>Scone</strong> each week.<br />
Intertown teams play home and away games.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Amateur Basketball Association<br />
Contact: Robyn Adams<br />
Position: President<br />
Phone: 6545 2838<br />
Mobile: 0400 453 269<br />
www.sportingpulse.com<br />
PO Box 81, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Park, Hill Street, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Competition:<br />
Juniors - Tuesdays.<br />
Seniors Mixed- Monday & Wednesdays.<br />
Promote the sport <strong>of</strong> Basketball for everyone<br />
in <strong>Scone</strong> & Upper Hunter. Mini Ball (5-11<br />
years); Junior (12 - 17 years); Seniors (15<br />
years to adult)<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Bowling Club<br />
Contact: Warren Styles<br />
Position: Manager<br />
Phone: 6545 1511<br />
Fax: 6545 1281<br />
scone.bc@bigpond.net.au<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & District Netball Association Inc<br />
Contact: Jenny Purcell<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 2104<br />
Mobile: 0417 229 897<br />
purcell8@bigbond.com<br />
www.scone.netball.asn.au<br />
PO Box 417 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Bill Rose Sports Complex Kingdon Street<br />
Registration Days - February. Competition<br />
Dates - March to August/September.<br />
Meetings- 3rd Wednesday each month from<br />
January to November.<br />
Cost: Determined annually in<br />
January/February.<br />
Promote netball in the Upper Hunter Shire<br />
(<strong>Scone</strong>, <strong>Aberdeen</strong>, Murrurundi, Merriwa &<br />
Villages) Ages - FunNet (5-9 years); Netta (7-<br />
9 years); Juniors (10-12 years); Divisional<br />
grading from 13 years to seniors. Fostering<br />
girls'/womens' active sports participation.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Golf Club<br />
Phone: 6545 1814<br />
Fax: 6545 3425<br />
sconegolf@westnet.com.au<br />
www.sconegolfclub.com.au<br />
PO Box 110, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
110 <strong>Aberdeen</strong> St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
9 hole golf course with competition and social<br />
play, licensed clubhouse, bistro and function<br />
facilities<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Junior Rugby Union<br />
Contact: Michelle Edwards<br />
Phone: 0407 208 560<br />
72 Gray St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Training Friday nights 5:00-6:30pm U5’s to<br />
U14 – 26 April 2013. U16 & U18 train 4:00-<br />
6:00pm Mon & Wed.<br />
Cost: $80 includes shorts & socks. $50 for U6<br />
includes shorts & socks.<br />
We play in the Central North Zone under a<br />
Carnival Day eg: every two weeks we travel to<br />
a different town & play at least three games<br />
against other towns. <strong>Scone</strong> Gala Day is on 2<br />
June 2013.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Memorial Swimming Pool<br />
Phone: 6545 1102<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Touch Football Assoc.<br />
Contact: David Casson<br />
Position: Registrar<br />
sconetouch@gmail.com<br />
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PO Box 49 <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Bill Rose Sports Complex, Kingdon St<br />
Thursday afternoons - Summer comp.<br />
Starting at 4:30pm<br />
Junior & Senior mixed competition<br />
Upper Hunter Gun Club<br />
Contact: Ronal Wakem<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 1798<br />
ronald.wakem@bigpond.com<br />
8 Little St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Ranch Road <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Clay Pigeon Shooting. 3rd Saturday <strong>of</strong> the<br />
month. 9:00am till dark (EST) 10:00am till<br />
dark (DST)<br />
Clay Target Shooting<br />
Upper Hunter Sports Participation Officer<br />
Contact: Nicky Western<br />
Position: Sports Officer<br />
Phone: 6540 1100<br />
Mobile: 0414 806 074<br />
Fax: 6545 2671<br />
nwestern@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
PO Box 208, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
135 Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Providing up to date information on sporting<br />
groups and activities within the Upper Hunter<br />
Shire<br />
Version2.U- Outdoor Fitness Solutions<br />
Contact: Vicki Morris<br />
Position: Owner<br />
Mobile: 0435263576<br />
version2.u@hotmail.com<br />
www.V2U.com.au<br />
Version 2.U <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> outdoor fitness<br />
programme where your children are welcome.<br />
This makes your update to your version 2<br />
realistic, accessible and achievable.<br />
Support<br />
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT<br />
Contact: Hunter Office<br />
Phone: 4925 3066<br />
Fax: 4925 3011<br />
hunter@guidedogs.com.au<br />
www.guidedogs.com.au<br />
Suite 15- 2nd Floor, 133 King Street<br />
Newcastle NSW 2298<br />
Referral Required: Yes<br />
Referral Method: Anyone can refer (with<br />
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Cost: All services and aids are provided FREE<br />
Orientation and Mobility services to assist<br />
anyone who has difficulty moving around as a<br />
result <strong>of</strong> vision loss.<br />
Lupus Association<br />
Contact: Barbara Wakem<br />
Position: Coordinator<br />
Phone: 02 6545 1798<br />
www.lupusnsw.org.au<br />
8 Little Street, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Times: To be arranged<br />
Muswellbrook Women's and Children's<br />
Refuge<br />
Contact: All Staff<br />
Phone: 6543 1819<br />
Fax: 6542 5788<br />
refuge@bigpond.net.au<br />
PO Box 250, Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
Times: Phone contact 24/7<br />
Crisis Accomodation for women with or<br />
without children escaping domestic violence<br />
and who are homeless or at risk <strong>of</strong><br />
homelessness. Support, referral and<br />
advocacy.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Babyloss Support Group<br />
Meet on the third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month,<br />
10:30 am at <strong>Scone</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Health<br />
meeting room<br />
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We are a small group who meet at least once<br />
a month in <strong>Scone</strong>. We aim to provide<br />
friendship and support to bereaved parents.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Breast Cancer Assoc. Inc.<br />
Contact: Kay Cumberland<br />
Position: President<br />
Phone: 6545 2110<br />
Mobile: 0409 814 989<br />
Fax: 6545 2110<br />
kay.cumberland@bigpond.com<br />
PO Box 42, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Medical Centre, Surman Street <strong>Scone</strong>.<br />
Times: 10:30 am<br />
Cost: Membership $5.00<br />
Support group to help men, women and<br />
families deal with breast cancer. Also meet<br />
second Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at CWA<br />
rooms 9:30am-3:30pm as a social craft day.<br />
Bring lunch (c<strong>of</strong>fee & tea supplied) just talk or<br />
learn a new craft.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Depression Support Group<br />
Contact: Karen Beckingham<br />
Phone: 6545 2679<br />
kaz.beckingham1970@gmail.com<br />
Meet first & third Thursdays <strong>of</strong> the month at<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Neighbourhood Centre, 130 Liverpool<br />
St, <strong>Scone</strong> at 6:00pm<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> & District Cancer Support Group<br />
Phone: 6545 2537<br />
Meet 4 th Tuesday <strong>of</strong> every month, 12:30pm,<br />
Senior Citizen’s Hall, Oxford Rd, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Youth Mental Health Project<br />
Contact: Natasha Anderson/ Mitch Burgin<br />
Position: Registered Nurse<br />
Phone: 4939 2449<br />
Fax: 4939 2378<br />
Natasha.Anderson@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au<br />
Melbee House, c/o Maitland Hospital, 550<br />
High St, Maitland<br />
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
The Youth mental health project is a health<br />
promotion and early intervention project that<br />
targets young people 12-14 years <strong>of</strong> age. It<br />
primarily focuses on mental health education<br />
and resilience programs. It fosters<br />
partnerships with existing youth services and<br />
co-ordinates pathways for young people.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the programs the YMHP help coordinate<br />
and facilitate are love bites<br />
(domestic violence program), youth Pit Stop,<br />
Mental Health 1st Aid, street soccer and<br />
community development projects.<br />
Transport<br />
Countrylink Agency<br />
Contact: <strong>Scone</strong> & <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Centre<br />
http://www.countrylink.info/<br />
130 Liverpool Street, <strong>Scone</strong> or 22 Moray St,<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Monday - Friday 8:30 to 4:00 pm<br />
Cost: Ticket price plus booking fee.<br />
Booking agency for Countrylink rail services -<br />
timetables, bookings, ticketing and payment<br />
can be made in person at the Neighbourhood<br />
Centre.<br />
Phone bookings: 13 22 32<br />
Or Internet http://www.countrylink.info/<br />
Cowan’s Bus Service<br />
Contact: Les Curtis<br />
Position: Operations Manager<br />
Phone: 6547 4416<br />
Fax: 6547 4496<br />
buses@cowans.com.au<br />
www.cowans.com.au<br />
PO Box 15, Sandy Hollow NSW 2333<br />
Mt Rest" Golden Hwy, Sandy Hollow Referral<br />
Coach day tours and extended tours. Bus &<br />
Coach charter, local, intercity and interstate<br />
for social groups, weddings etc. Day trips,<br />
overnight or extended charters.<br />
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Cumberland Taxis<br />
Ph: 6545 2110<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Aircraft Maintenance<br />
Contact: Krystal Mitchell<br />
Position: Admin. Manager<br />
Phone: (02)6545 1555<br />
Fax: (02) 6545 2955<br />
accounts@sconeaircraft.com<br />
PO Box 434 <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Hangar 1, <strong>Scone</strong> Airport Bunnan Road <strong>Scone</strong><br />
7:30am - 4:00pm<br />
Aircraft Maintenance, engine overhauls, cable<br />
& hose manufacture supply parts.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Taxi & Hire Car Service<br />
Phone: 6541 1180<br />
Transcare Hunter Ltd.<br />
Contact: Sharon King<br />
Position: <strong>Community</strong> Transport<br />
Coordinator<br />
Phone: 6545 3113<br />
Mobile: 0408 115 160<br />
Fax: 6545 3885<br />
sharon@transcare.org.au<br />
PO Box 716, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
214 Kelly St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Monday and Friday 8.30 am -4.00 pm<br />
<strong>Community</strong> transport, long distance<br />
transport, Bus transport<br />
Venues<br />
Gundy Crown Reserves Trust<br />
Contact: Iain Hayes<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 8017<br />
Mobile: 0429 458 017<br />
iain.hayes@harboursat.com.au<br />
PO Box 200, <strong>Scone</strong> 2337<br />
Gundy Soldier's Memorial Hall, Duke Street,<br />
Gundy Recreation Ground, Camp Street,<br />
Neighbourhood Centre – <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Phone: 6543 8457<br />
22 Moray St, <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
Hires the <strong>Aberdeen</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Hall. Contact<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fice for more information and rates.<br />
Neighbourhood Centre – <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Phone: 6545 2562<br />
Fax: 6545 9017<br />
admin.snrc@pacific.net.au<br />
130 Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Rooms available for hire ranging from small<br />
rooms to a large one suitable for training<br />
courses, seminars and activities. Contact the<br />
Centre for more information and fees.<br />
Wingen School <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
Contact: Bettina Cummins<br />
Position: Treasurer<br />
Phone: 6545 1962<br />
bdc51141@hotmail.com<br />
48 Kelly Street <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Cnr Raglan & Madeline Streets Wingen<br />
The hall is for hire Day or Night $130. Hourly<br />
$15.<br />
Youth<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Out <strong>of</strong> School Hours - SOOSH<br />
Phone: 6540 1177<br />
www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
St Mary's School, Waverley Street, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
Times: After School Care 3.00 pm -<br />
6.00pm school terms. Before School Care<br />
6.30 am - 8.30 am school terms. Vacation<br />
Care 7.00 am - 6.00 pm school holidays<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> RSL Pipes & Drums<br />
Contact: Charles Cooke<br />
Position: Secretary<br />
Phone: 6545 8141<br />
Mobile: 0428 431 099<br />
Fax: 6545 8063<br />
charles_cooke@esat.net.au<br />
www.sconerslpipeband.com.au<br />
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"Long Hill", Mirranee Road Gundy NSW 2337<br />
Every 2nd Monday. 7:30pm at St Luke's Hall,<br />
Liverpool St, <strong>Scone</strong><br />
The band aims to bring the Scottish culture to<br />
the Upper Hunter region and particularly in<br />
the <strong>Scone</strong> & <strong>Aberdeen</strong> area. We look to<br />
involve the younger members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community to teach them how play an<br />
instrument and to be involved in band<br />
activities.<br />
<strong>Scone</strong> Youth Club<br />
Contact: Kaylene Holman<br />
Position: Youth Worker<br />
Phone: 6540 1373<br />
kholman@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au<br />
105 Susan St, <strong>Scone</strong> NSW 2337<br />
Upper Hunter Youth Development Officer<br />
Contact: Esther Mines<br />
Phone: 6542 3555<br />
Fax: 6543 1643<br />
estherm@uhcs.org.au<br />
www.uhcs.org.au<br />
PO Box 231 Muswellbrook NSW 2333<br />
QE11 <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Cnr Bridge &<br />
Market St Muswellbrook<br />
Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri - 9:00am - 4:00pm.<br />
Wed- 12:00 - 4:00pm<br />
Work in partnership with young people,<br />
community services, government agencies<br />
and the wider community to develop &<br />
implement appropriate responses to address<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> the young people.<br />
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