The Epicentre
| Street Address | 28 Brava Ave, San Remo NSW 2262 |
| Postal Address | As above |
| Phone | (02) 4390 7888 |
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| info@sanremo.org.au | |
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| Description | The Epicentre is tackling societal issues head on. Entrenched disadvantage such as long-term unemployment, issues facing young people, mental health, emergency food relief, financial and personal counselling, graffiti harm and poverty have been the focus of our work. The key to our success has been treating everyone with respect. We have responded to natural disasters including the 2007 June storms and recent local Bushfires by providing food, shelter and emotional supports. We have supported the most vulnerable people and connected communities and engaged people with the broader community and services through a diverse range of initiatives. We continue to build on the assets and strengths of the community by providing the infrastructure, programs and projects to support people_s mental, physical and social health and well-being. We use the asset based community development model in all we do and in practice which means we recognise that all people have skills, talents and ideas to contribute. We support volunteers in their own talents and strengths and provide the opportunity and support to learn new skills. All staff are tertiary qualified and are a great resource for the many people we have supported as students, through work experience and volunteering to enable employment. We have also supported many groups to become independent and gain their own incorporation including the San Remo Community Garden and San Remo Mens Shed. |
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