About Wollongong Central Council.
Vice President - Tom Gersbach
Spiritual Advisor - Danny Quinlivan
Social Justice Representative - Tom Gersbach
Youth Representative - Rebecca Hall
Twinning Officer - Patrick Jordan
Refugees & Migrants Representative - Patrick Jordan
Wollongong Central Council Support Office:
Location:
Mailing address:
Upcoming 2025 Meetings
Date
Type
Location
Wednesday
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Saturday
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Wednesday
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Wednesday
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Regional Councils & Conferences
Central Council Initiatives
WE CARE
Wollongong WE CARE Framework Monitoring Feedback-20200225
Wollongong Central Council Social Justice Network
The Wollongong Central Council Social Justice meetings are held online, bimonthly, on the 1st Thursday of the month at 12pm (noon).
5th June 2025
7th August 2025
2nd October 2025
4th December 2025
The Vinnies NSW Social Justice Network is a community of people committed to building a more just and compassionate NSW. Together, we take actions like collecting signatures for petitions, visiting our Members of Parliament (MPs), and hosting community events.
Our network is for everyone; no matter your experience, location or availability, we have meaningful ways to get involved. Will you join us? Please contact our team at svdpwollongong@vinnies.org.au if you wish to join the Wollongong Central Council Social Justice Network.
To see the current issues that the Social Justice team are focused on: https://socialjustice.vinnies.org.au/issues-archive/ or our active campaigns and campaigns that we support https://socialjustice.vinnies.org.au/campaigns/
If you would like to view the current copy of our newsletter, please go to: https://socialjustice.vinnies.org.au/news
Central Council Member Events
Spirituality Days 2025 "Vincentian Hope"
Shared spirituality and camaraderie are an essential element of St Vincent de Paul Membership. Our Spirituality days are run by our Mission and Spirituality Partner, Leonie.
16th April 2025 - Postponed - New Date TBC
6th May 2025
13th May 2025
29th May 2025
Please RSVP with your name, conference, chosen retreat date and any dietary requirements to svdpwollongong@vinnies.org.au 3 weeks before the event.
Member Support Days 2025
Please join us for a meet and greet event. During this time, we will be able to focus on you and your needs as a Member of the Society. Some things that may (in consultation of your RP) be covered include, support with clearance checks, in person learning, and general system support.
Proposed Dates:
29th July 2025 - Afternoon
13th August 2025 - Morning
16th OR 18th (date TBC) September 2025
15th October 2025
30th October 2025 - Morning
11th November 2025 - Day & Evening
For more information about this event, or to RSVP 2 weeks prior to your chosen date, please respond to svdpwollongong@vinnies.org.au with the date, your name and conference.
Sleepouts 2025
19th June 2025
8th August 2025
29th August 2025
Dates of Interest
3rd April 2025
4th May 2025
12th May 2025
23rd May 2025
Vinnies Vans are a free mobile service for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness or social isolation. This service only runs due to the valuable time that our volunteers donate to us every week. If this is something you may be interested in, we are always welcoming to people who would like to volunteer their time with cooking meals, making sandwiches, sorting donations, making up packs, driving the van, packing the van, handing out donations and food at services.
South West Sydney Vinnies Van
Vinnies Vans are outreach services that provide meals and snacks, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and most importantly, companionship and referrals.
Monday:
12:00pm Community BBQ, Nagle Centre, 22 Iolanthe St, Campbelltown
Tuesday:
5:00pm Macquarie Fields Samaritan House, Pritchard Rd (behind Vinnies Shop)
Wednesday:
5:00pm Vinnies Shop, 13 Colden St, Picton
5:45pm Community Links Wellbeing, 6 Harper Cl, Tahmoor
Thursday:
Community BBQ, Macarthur Gateway, 12 Browne St, Campbelltown
5:00pm Claymore Junction Works, 9 Gould Rd, Claymore
Please contact campbelltownvv@vinnies.org.au if you would like to Volunteer your time for this service, or would like to donate any food, blankets, toiletries, or new underwear.
Illawarra Vinnies Van
Vinnies Vans are outreach services that provide meals and snacks, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and most importantly, companionship and referrals.
Monday:
5:30pm Barnardos, 13 Green Street, Warrawong
6:15pm Wollongong Train Station (Gladstone Avenue side)
Tuesday:
10:15am Myuna Way, Mangerton
5:30pm Berkeley Life Centre Op Shop, 34 Winnima Way, Berkeley
Wednesday:
5:30pm Barnardos, 13 Green Street, Warrawong
6:15pm Wollongong Train Station (Gladstone Avenue side)
Thursday:
10:00am Community Brunch
3:30pm Illawarra Women's health Centre, 10 Belfast Avenue, Warilla (Women Only)
Friday:
5:30pm Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre, 49A Cawley Street, Bellambi
Please contact illawarravv@vinnies.org.au if you would like to Volunteer your time for this service, or would like to arrange any donations of food, blankets, toiletries or new underwear.
