Respect · Resilience · Reconciliation

Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services

Our purpose is to work together with our local community to build a respectful, resilient community that embraces diversity and supports each person to reach their full potential.

  • Free and low-cost programs
  • Confidential
  • No judgement
  • Five locations
NAIDOC Week cultural performance at NCNS
2,770
Participants a year in Child & Family events
596
Families supported by Functional Family Therapy
433
Active patients in Integrated Team Care
370
Participants a year in playgroups & parenting groups

Support for the whole family — in one place

We run dozens of programs designed to give you practical help, build skills, and connect you with your community.

Aboriginal Services

Aboriginal Services

Through Koolyangarra, our Aboriginal Child & Family Centre at Cranebrook — playgroups, cultural programs, women's & men's groups, youth mentoring and family support.

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Child & Family Programs

Child & Family Programs

Playgroups, breakfast clubs, family fun days, early learning and literacy activities — building resilient, respectful, happy families.

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Parenting Programs

Parenting Programs

Supporting parents as their children's first teachers, with evidence-based programs and groups that build confidence and connection.

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Integrated Team Care (ITC)

Integrated Team Care (ITC)

A national initiative improving health, wellbeing and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally safe care.

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Koolyangarra Aboriginal Child & Family Centre

NCNS is one of the largest providers of Aboriginal services in the Penrith area, through Koolyangarra at Cranebrook. Programs include Aboriginal playgroups, cultural programs, women's & men's groups, young mums, kids dance and art, youth mentoring and family support.

Aboriginal PlaygroupsCultural ProgramsWomen's & Men's GroupsYouth Mentoring
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Family at Werrington Community Centre
596
Families in Functional Family Therapy
433
Active ITC patients
2,770
Child & Family event participants / yr
370
Playgroup & parenting participants / yr

How to get support

1

Reach out

Call us, drop in, or fill out a form online. No referral needed.

2

Have a chat

We'll listen to what's going on and figure out what might help.

3

Get connected

We'll link you with the right program, worker, or service.

Our Programs

Aboriginal Services

  • Aboriginal Playgroups
  • Cultural Programs
  • Women's & Men's Groups
  • Young Mums Group
  • Kids Dance & Art
  • Youth Mentoring

Child & Family

  • Supported Playgroups
  • Breakfast Clubs
  • Family Fun Days
  • Early Learning & Literacy
  • Sensory Play

Parenting

  • Parenting Groups
  • Family Support
  • First Teachers Program
  • Confidence & Connection Workshops

Integrated Team Care

  • Culturally Safe Healthcare
  • Chronic Disease Support
  • Care Coordination
  • Health Access Pathways

Why families trust us

No judgement

We're here to help, not judge. Come as you are.

Free & low cost

Most programs are free, removing financial barriers to support.

Local

We're right here in your neighbourhood, easy to access.

Culturally safe

Respectful and inclusive services for everyone.

Confidential

Your privacy is respected and protected at all times.

Evidence-based

Programs proven to work and make a real difference.

"Coming to NCNS was the best thing I did for my family. The support we received was incredible, and I finally felt like I wasn't alone anymore."
— Local Parent

Find us locally

South Penrith

Nepean Neighbourhood Centre

11–13 Trent St, South Penrith NSW 2750

02 4733 8585

Cranebrook

Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre

17 Borrowdale Way, Cranebrook NSW 2749

02 4729 4441

Koolyangarra

Aboriginal Family Centre

5 Kingsford Pl, Cranebrook NSW 2749

02 4729 2957

Kingswood Park

Kingswood Park Neighbourhood Centre

24–26 Bowning Ave, Kingswood NSW 2747

02 4736 0238

Werrington

Werrington Community Centre

11–13 Werrington Rd, Werrington County NSW 2747

02 4736 8446

Whatever you're facing, you're welcome here.

Get support today