Nanna’s Touch Community Connections Lithgow Inc
View contact informationEstablished in 2013, this charity supports Lithgow's community by addressing disability, mental health, food insecurity, and social connection challenges through diverse programs, volunteer assistance, and collaboration with local organizations.
Corney Town, NSW
ABN: 42752568314
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How This Charity Supports the Community
Nanna’s Touch Community Connections Lithgow Inc is a local charity founded in 2013 to provide compassionate support for individuals and families facing challenges related to disability, mental health, food insecurity, and social isolation within the Lithgow Local Government Area. It operates as a community hub where volunteers offer personalised assistance, group programs, and social connection opportunities to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing. The organisation fosters inclusion by sharing life experiences and skills, aiming to make life easier for those doing it tough.
Nanna’s Community Kitchen: Nourishing Body and Soul
Nanna’s Community Kitchen is the flagship project of Nanna’s Touch Community Connections Lithgow Inc, providing a vital food security service through a weekly soup kitchen. Offering around 100 two-course meals every Wednesday, this project supports social inclusion and mental health wellbeing by creating a welcoming space for community members to connect while accessing nutritious meals. Options include sit-down dining, takeaway, or delivery, ensuring accessibility for all.
Mission and Vision
The charity’s mission is to relieve poverty and reduce social isolation by offering practical support and fostering community connections. Its vision is an inclusive community where everyone, regardless of disability, mental health status, or economic hardship, has access to support networks, social opportunities, and essential services that promote dignity and wellbeing.
Main Objectives
- Provide food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
- Support people with disabilities through tailored planning and connection to services, including NDIS assistance.
- Enhance mental health and wellbeing by reducing loneliness and promoting social inclusion.
- Offer educational workshops on mental health, suicide awareness, and life skills.
- Build community connections through group activities, creative arts, and social events.
Benefiting Groups
- Individuals with disabilities seeking support and social inclusion.
- People experiencing mental health challenges and social isolation.
- Families and individuals facing food insecurity in the Lithgow area.
- Carers and community members needing guidance and connection to services.
- All ages, from youth to older adults, within the local community.
Types of Services and Activities
- Weekly social groups including craft and sewing classes to foster creativity and connection.
- Disability Support Conversations offering individual planning and referrals.
- Food programs such as the Community Kitchen and Healthy Hampers providing nutritious meals and groceries.
- Workshops and seminars on mental health first aid, suicide prevention, and disability awareness.
- Community events like the Accessible Lifestyle Expo to connect people with local service providers.
- Outdoor activities including community gardening and Walk’n’Talk for Life to promote wellbeing and social inclusion.
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131 Chifley Rd
Corney Town NSW 2790
Australia
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