About Wollongong Central Council.
Wollongong (to Wombarra), Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Shellharbour, Kiama, and the Shoalhaven (to Kioloa)
Central Council President - Peter Doris
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: 250 Cowper Street, Warrawong (Middle Door) Member Support: Mondays to Thursdays 9am-4pm by appointment
Mailing address: PO Box 99, Warrawong NSW 2502
Upcoming 2025 Meetings
Date
Type
Location
Wednesday 18th June
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Saturday 6th September
WCC Festival Mass
TBC
Wednesday 12th November
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Wednesday 3rd December
WCC Meeting
WCC Support Office, Warrawong
Regional Councils & Conferences
Central Council Initiatives
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). Upcoming meetings:
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
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.
Camden Region - Tuesday 29th July 2025 Lakeside Golf Club, Gledswood Hills. 1:45pm to 4pm
Wollongong Region - Wednesday 13th August 2025 Thirroul Community Centre 9:30am to 12:30pm
Shoalhaven Region - Thursday 18th September 2025 Church of Holy Spirit Hall, Vincentia 9:30am to 12:30pm
Central Illawarra Region - Wednesday 15th October 2025 Wests Illawarra, Unanderra 2pm to 5pm
Southern Highlands Region - Thursday 30th October 2025 Mittagong RSL 9:30am to 12:30pm
Campbelltown Region - Monday 10th November 2025 Wests League Club, Leumeah Session 1 – 2:30pm to 5:30pm Session 2 – 6pm – 7:30pm
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 of session, your name and conference.
Sleepouts 2025
19th June 2025 CEO Sleepout, Wollongong
29th August 2025 Community Sleepout, Bowral
Dates of Interest
Wednesday, 13th August 2025 Wollongong Region Member Support Day
Thursday, 14th August 2025 WCC Social Justice Network meeting via TEAMS online
Friday, 29th August 2025 Community Sleepout Bowral
Saturday, 6th September 2025 WCC Festival Mass
Thursday, 18th September 2025 Shoalhaven Regional Member Support Day, Vincentia
Thursday, 2nd October 2025 WCC Social Justice Network meeting via TEAMS online
Wednesday, 15th October 2025 Central Illawarra Region Member Support Day, Unanderra
Thursday, 23rd October 2025 South Region RAP committee meeting via TEAMS online
Thursday, 30th October 2025 Southern Highlands Region Member Support Day, Mittagong
Monday, 10th November 2025 Campbelltown Region Member Support Day, Leumeah
Wednesday, 12th November 2025 WCC Board Meeting
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 WCC Board Meeting
Thursday, 4th December 2025 WCC Social Justice Network meeting via TEAMS online
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. If you would like to volunteer your time on any of our Vans and you are 16 to 17 years old (with your guardian's attendance) or 18 and above, please contact your relevant Van Coordinator below.
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. The South West Sydney Vinnies Van Provides the following Services:
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. The Illawarra Vinnies Van Provides the following Services:
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 Charles Gordon O’Neill House, 12-16 Miller Street, Coniston
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.