Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group Inc. (BWNG) is a non-profit organisation providing a variety of essential community services to the people of Gloucester and surrounds. Since the organisation’s incorporation in 1989 it has grown and evolved, becoming one of the largest employers in Gloucester, and the only local-based provider of many essential services. Our area of service spans from Limeburner’s Creek in the south to Krambach in the east and includes the communities of Gloucester, Barrington, Bundook, Stratford, Craven, Wards River, Stroud Road, Stroud, Booral and Allworth. Our services include: • In home aged-care funded through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care Packages (which will transition to Support At Home at the end of 2025). • Disability support services as a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme • Health transport – in partnership with Hunter New England Health • Transport to Treatment Programme – help for local cancer patients to reach out-of-area treatment • Meals on Wheels • Safety Net Programme – help with the cost of food, medicine, energy bills or fuel to reach out of area appointments as well as information, advice and referral for issues such as homelessness and domestic violence. • Connections Programme – support for at-risk community members As well as delivering government-funded services BWNG relies heavily on grants and donations to be able to maintain the diverse programmes that help fill the gaps in services available to local people. All logistical aspects of the organisation operate within BWNG’s premises at 88 King Street, Gloucester, NSW. BWNG enjoys partnerships with many other non-profit organisations including Legal Aid NSW, Meals on Wheels NSW, Cancer Council NSW and Financial Counselling Australia. In partnership with various registered training organisations, we coordinate regular short courses such as First Aid and Fire Safety Training. Our King Street premises also provides a versatile space for out-of-area training organisations and outreach programmes to operate from, which gives our rural community access to more of the services available in urban areas. BWNG is governed by a seven-member volunteer Board of Management who are elected at the Annual General Meeting by the financial members of the organisation.