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 - Chris Hayes
Youth Representative - Rebecca Hall
Twinning Officer - Patrick Jordan
 
Wollongong Central Council Support Office: 
Location: 250 Cowper Street, Warrawong (Middle Door) Member Support: Mondays to Fridays 9am-4pm by appointment
Mailing address:  PO Box 99, Warrawong NSW 2502
 
Upcoming 2025 Meetings 
Date 
Type 
Location 
 
 
Wednesday 12th November 
WCC Meeting 
WCC Support Office, Warrawong 
 
Wednesday 3rd December 
WCC Meeting 
TBC 
 
 
             
     
    
    
            
                
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 
                            
We would love to 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 over a cuppa. Some things that may (in consultation of your RP) be covered include, support with clearance checks, in person learning, and general MAVS, CAMS, Finance & IT support. 
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  2:30pm to 5:30pm 
 
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, conference, and any dietary requirements.
                            Dates of Interest 
                            
Wednesday, 13th August 2025 Wollongong Region Member Support Day Thirroul Community Centre 
Friday, 29th August 2025 Community Sleepout Bowral 
Saturday, 6th September 2025 WCC Board Meeting Wollongong Central Council Support Office, Warrawong 
Thursday, 18th September 2025 Shoalhaven Regional Member Support Day Holy Spirit Catholic Church Hall, Vincentia  
Sunday, 21st September 2025 WCC Annual Mass - All WCC SVdP Members & Staff invited Wollongong Cathedral - RSVP: svdpwllongong@vinnies.org.au 
Thursday, 2nd October 2025 WCC Social Justice Network meeting online via TEAMS 
Wednesday, 15th October 2025 Central Illawarra Region Member Support Day Wests Illawarra, Unanderra 
Thursday, 23rd October 2025 South Region RAP Committee meeting online via TEAMS 
Thursday, 30th October 2025 Southern Highlands Region Member Support Day Mittagong RSL 
Thursday, 6th November 2025 WCC Social Justice Network meeting online via TEAMS 
Monday, 10th November 2025 Campbelltown Region Member Support Day x2 Wests Leagues Club, Leumeah 
Wednesday, 12th November 2025 WCC Board Meeting Wollongong Central Council Support Office, Warrawong 
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 WCC Board Meeting Location TBC 
Thursday, 4th December 2025 WCC Social Justice Network meeting online via TEAMS 
 
             
         
    
    
            
                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.