The Woy Woy Peninsula Neighbourhood Service has received funding from the Federal Government’s 2021-22 Volunteer Grants.

The organisation has received $4,500 which they have used to purchase several items including a new laptop, office shredder and dryer.

Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP visited the Woy Woy Peninsula Neighbourhood Service to meet with volunteers and learn more about the services it provides.

“The Woy Woy Neighbourhood Service doing a tremendous job assisting and caring for elderly and vulnerable residents across the Central Coast. The funding it has received will go to bolstering the organisation’s efforts in helping more people go about their day-to-day tasks”. Dr Reid said.

“It was a pleasure meeting with several of the organisation’s volunteers including President, Ian Taylor, Treasurer, Colleen Garland, and Transport Officer, Wendy Heath, who all do a phenomenal job ensuring residents who require their services are well looked after”. Said Dr Reid.

The Woy Woy Neighbourhood Service provides a range of services including medical transport, shopping, and laundry assistance.

President, Ian Taylor, said that residents support its services by making donations.

“Residents can donate items to our organisation that are sold with proceeds helping fund the services we provide to the community. We are always looking for clothing, shoes, and bric-a-brac donations”. Mr Taylor said.

“We are also putting a call out to the community for volunteers who would like to get involved and help make a difference in the lives of elderly and vulnerable people”. Mr Taylor said.

To volunteer or to access the services on offer, contact Woy Woy Peninsula Neighbourhood Service on (02) 4341 8837.

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