Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre was founded by the community in 1979
running from a small shop in Sherwood Road where people came together
for coffee and to share craft ideas and parenting skills
In 1989 the Department of Communities realised there was a need for
a larger community meeting place and 38 Thallon Street was purchased
In 1994 funding was obtained through the Department of Communities for a
Crisis Accommodation programme and 4 months later
the Community Support Programme was funded

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution
and is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a
tax concession charity and a deductible gift recipient
Therefore all donations over $2.00 are tax deductible
ABN: 88 376 557 826



The objectives for which the Centre is established

  • To alleviate social isolation
  • Carry out the promotion, establishment, support and
    assistance of social welfare programs
  • To assist in the direct relief of poverty, homelessness,
    illness, disability and isolation


Our Mission Statement
Enhancing quality of life for all in our community
especially those disadvantaged,
by providing support and opportunities for
personal and community growth


Our Commitment
All of these services are provided in a non-judgmental
community meeting place responding to community needs
The Centre promotes the sharing and learning of skills within
the community and the fostering of community spirit

The Centre responds to the needs of the local community through
community development work and provision of a range of services such
as information and referral, crisis support, and community education in order
to facilitate and enable personal and social development
A variety of group activities are held at the centre to cater to
the needs of the community