$63K to upgrade

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

As part of the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre has received over $63,000 to upgrade the children’s playground.

20 January 2023

 

MEMBER for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is delighted that children visiting the community facility will have access to a new safe and fun play environment.

 

Ms Tesch joined staff, volunteers and community members recently to announce and celebrate the good news.

 

“The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre is a long-standing cornerstone of the local community, with many children and young people involved in the centre’s local activities and programmes.

 

“These upgrades are vital to ensure that Kariong Neighbourhood Centre can continue to serve the community and offer children a secure area to freely play.”

 

Patricia Gamble, General Manager of Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, is equally thrilled by the increased funding.

 

“We run a before-and after school program, vacation care, and play groups. The backyard to the site needs significant upgrades to improve the safety of the facilities.

 

“We are absolutely elated that we will be able to upgrade the playground for our children to now safely access.

 

“Community centres do not make a profit, so we must be successful in receiving these grants just to maintain our services. If we did not receive these grants, I would not know what would happen to our community and neighbourhood centres.”

 

Ms Tesch acknowledges the fantastic work community centres, including the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, does for our communities in fostering strong local ties and providing key services.

 

“The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre is the backbone of the local community. This funding is much needed and well-deserved. With our support, the centre can continue to uplift and support local families.”