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Barnardo’s have decided to close the Yurnguai Learning Centre that operates out of Counterpoint’s Factory Community Centre in December 2025. This is a statement from Counterpoint’s EO about the proposed closure in response to a video about the Yurnguai centre and a campaign to get Barnardo’s to keep the centre going. You can see the … Read more

On June 8 2023 at the Sydney Town Hall around 60 people including representatives of resident action groups, social and community organisations, and researchers from the City of Sydney Local Government Area, attended a forum about loneliness in the city. This report summarises some of the main points from the discussion on the day, along … Read more

This presentation on Loneliness Social Prescribing and Wellbeing was made by Jane Massa from Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). Jane is based at the Redfern Health Centre and is the Coordinator Suicide and Depression Prevention, Older People which is part of the Towards Zero Suicides Program. File is 2.7 MB PDF. More information on Loneliness … Read more

This is a copy of the 25 October 2021 Consultation draft of the Waterloo Human Services Action Plan. This plan has been developed by two Coordination groups meeting every two weeks since May 2021 and then combined into a joint plan by the Waterloo Human Services Collaborative and endorsed for consultation. The collaborative proposes to … Read more

This paper has been put together to assist those entering the Waterloo Human Services Plan (HSP) discussions to understand the historic context. It sets out what Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) believe can be achieved by a Waterloo HSP. It was released on 9th October 2020 in the leadup to discussions with DCJ District about establishing an … Read more

For the Exopression of Interest process each district set its own priorities for the TPCE program. Here we have extracted from the Attachment to the Guidelines the priorities for the Sydney, South Eastern Sydney and Northern Sydney District which covers inner city public housing. Download: TPCE Sydney District Priorities – Attachment to the Guidelines.pdf »

This extract from the Expression of Interest Applicant Guidelines outlines the state Outcomes and Expectations of the TPCE program. Download: TPCE Applicant Guidelines – Outcomes and Expectations.pdf »

These are the Guidelines for the TPCE program made available as part of the TPCE Expression of Interest process. They set out what the grogram framework and what the sucessful bidder needs to deliver in the TPCE program. Download: TPCE Program Guidelines.pdf »

This information sheet, titled Staying Safe during COVID-19 Information for Department of Communities and Justice Tenants, is in various community languages. OPen the PDF file and find yopur language. This sheet was distributed into the high-rises at the end of July 2020. Download: Information for DCJ Tenants in High Rise Buildings – Combined.pdf »

We know that Covid-19 has been a challenging time, are you in need of a mate? Counterpoint Community Services has put together a flexible response team of “mates” to help. The mates can help with: Job seeking assistance; Emotional and counselling support; Collection of essential shopping, medicines and other household items; Help with navigating and … Read more

These are the final recommendation PowerPoint slides to accompany the Waterloo Impact Project Report. The Waterloo Impact Project explores local perceptions to establish what views exist around the local client referral system and coordination between agencies, both government and non-government, and the needs for any improvement. The consultation consisted of interviews and focus groups with … Read more

The Waterloo Impact Project explores local perceptions to establish what views exist around the local client referral system and coordination between agencies, both government and non-government, and the needs for any improvement. The consultation consisted of interviews and focus groups with residents and agencies. A draft report was made public in January 2020, and feedback … Read more

Sydney local Health District in partnership with Counterpoint Community Services are holding a Wellness Clinic on Tuesday 5 May, 10am to 2pm Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre, Shop 95, Wellington Street, Waterloo. The clinic is aimed at social housing tenants in Redfern and Waterloo and will: Download: Community Wellbeing Clinic – Waterloo A5 flyer waterloo.pdf »

This Letter from Minister Ward and the attached fact sheet was issued electronically by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) on April 2 2020. The fact sheet provides advice to tenants on Covid-19 related issues. Download: Letter to tenants – COVID-19.pdf »

This is a Draft report and feedback is being requested. The Waterloo Impact Project explored local perceptions to establish what views existed around the local client referral system and coordination between agencies, both government and non-government, and the needs for any improvement. The consultation consisted of interviews and focus groups with residents and agencies. These … Read more

This is the final report of the second Waterloo Health Forum held on 4 May 2018. It had a focus on Strategies for improving the Health and Wellbeing of the residents of Waterloo now and into the future. The forum was held by SLHD in collaboration with Counterpoint Community Services, Inner Sydney Voice and REDWatch. … Read more

Further to the Change.org. online petition we circulated a couple of weeks ago we have had multiple requests from local residents and supporting agencies to develop a paper petition, which we have now done with the support of the Local Member for Newtown, Jenny Leong MP. Please find attached our petition to the Honourable Speaker … Read more

On the 27th and 28th September 2017, a two-day forum was held by SLHD in collaboration with Counterpoint Community Services, Inner Sydney Voice and REDWatch, to identify ways to improve the health and wellbeing of the residents of Waterloo now, and into the future. This is the report issued by Sydney Local Area Health on … Read more

This is an outline of the process for the 20 March 2018 government and NGO human service agencies workshop, that was released publicly by FACS LAHC. Download: Human+Services+Workshop+-+March+2018.pdf »

This is a compilation of material presented to government and NGO human service agencies, that was released publicly by FACS LAHC. It provides an overview of what the workshop covered and an indication of the policy framework within which a Waterloo Human Services Plan might fit. Download: Human+Services+Workshop+-+February+2018+V8.pdf »