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Community Information & Services Centre

79-81 Kite Street
ORANGE NSW 2800
Phone 02 6393 8600
Fax     02 6393 8604
Email  cic@orange.nsw.gov.au

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The Orange Community Information and Services Centre is a community resource centre that offers a variety of services and information to the residents of Orange and surrounding district.

The following services are located at the Community Information and Services Centre:

  1. Council's Community Services Manager is responsible for working with the Orange community in identifying needs, lobbying for funds, planning and developing services. This position also acts as a resource to Council and the community. A key aim of this role is to maintain effective and efficient delivery of Council's community services.

  2. Council's Community Development Co-ordinator provides support and assistance through community consultation with local community organisations and agencies.  Other support is offered by effectively implementing strategies outlined in the Orange Community Plan 2007-2011, in conjunction with government and non-government agencies.  Phone 02 6393 8607

  3. Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Officer aims to develop and implement programs to reduce road crash statistics through community development and educational programs.  Phone 02 6393 8620

  4. Youth Development Officer initiates projects in response to the identified needs of young people and networks with other youth services. Phone 6393 8628

  5. Orange Neighbour Aid provides information and support services for frail older people, people with disabilties and their carers through the delivery of programs to meet their needs.  Phone 02 6393 8608

  6. Community Development Officer - Ageing & Disability Services works closely with older people, people with a disability and their carers. This role provides support, advocacy, community development and awareness and responds to the needs of the people in the target area. Ph 6393 8617

  7. Customer Service & Information Officer provides information and referral of local community services. Ths role is also responsible for maintaining an up to date on-line database resource.  Phone 02 6393 8600

  8. Migrant Support Worker provides information, referral and individual casework to newly arrived and socially isolated migrants living in the Local Government Area  with outreach to Cabonne, Forbes and Parkes shires.  Phone 6393 8600

  9. Orange Family Day Care Scheme is a community based childcare service which offers professional support to approved Family Day Carers to ensure quality child care in private homes. Phone 6393 8610

  10. Children's Services Coordinator oversees all of Council's children's services to ensure quality and professional service provision. Phone 6393 8624

  11. No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) provides low income consumers with flexible and affordable credit in the form of a no interest loan to purchase basic household goods. Phone 02 6393 8600

  12. Operation Courage provides a confidential support, advocacy and referal service for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Phone 02 6393 8600 or email opcourage@ctha.com.au