Welcome: We’re here for you.
Lake Illawarra, Warilla and Mt Warrigal is where we call home and we’re here to help our neighbourhood. With the ever rising cost of living, higher than normal unemployment rates and rental instability many people at a loss of how to move forward. If you are overwhelmed or are feeling isolated either financially or socially, we’re here for you.
Reach us on our mobile phone number
0413 143 667
Our Services
What We Do
We provide assistance and support to our local neighbours through connection, advocacy and food hampers.
OPEN HOURS: Monday 11am-2pm & Friday 11am-2pm
Once a term we host accredited skill training initiatives in partnership with Kiama and Shoalhaven Community College for those seeking employability skills.
We partner with Orange Sky once a week to provide a free laundry service, friendship and incredible conversations.
Every Monday 11am-2pm and Fridays 1pm-2:30pm
Community is connection. We host a community dinner where every family and individual is invited to come hang out and meet new people while also enjoying a home cooked meal.
Come every Monday evening from 4:30pm, Dinner is served 5:30pm
Born Again Boutique is our Op-shop located at Warilla North. It’s much more than just a chance to pick up a bargain. The team create a lively hub of activity providing a great meeting place for social catch ups, connection and encouragement.
2 Hill St, Warilla North 2528
OPEN HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
NEW!!!
Hire our Coffee Assist Cart for your next event. Do you enjoy a good cup of coffee? We certainly do!
By supporting this initiative it will continue to provide opportunities for ‘baristas in training’, who are wanting to gain confidence in an empowered environment as they work towards employment in the hospitality sector.
Currently we are pulling Di Pacci, Elements Blend Coffee.
Consider hiring us for your next event.
2023 -2024
What we’ve been doing so far
Assisted
473
individuals
Trained
47
job seekers
Served
2,064
hot meals
Sold over
50,670
preloved clothes
Connected over
Countless
drinks
What’s not to love!
Food is essential. We believe nobody should ever go without. Our pantry hampers are available for everyone and they’re free. There’s a little something in there for everyone, enjoy a biscuit with your cuppa while you plan the next few meals ahead. Just add a few ingredients and it’s amazing how far this bag goes.
Some of our Favourite Recipes
- Pancake scones
- Noodle Stir-fry
- Pork Bolognese on Penne
- Sausage Pasta Bake with Vegetables
Get in Touch.
Got a question or inquiry? We’d love to hear from you. Send us a message or reach out through our email assistshellharbour@gmail.com and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
10A Commerce Drive, Lake Illawarra NSW 2528
assistshellharbour@gmail.com
0413 143 667 and (02) 4297 3667
Assist Shellharbour and Born Again Boutique is a registered not-for-profit organisation affiliated with Shellharbour City Baptist Church. Open Hands Community Dinner is a ministry of Shellharbour City Baptist Church.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional custodians of this land: the Dharawal nation, on which we work and live. We pay respects to the Wadi Wadi Elder’s past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
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