LINKS

Local Links
Bellingen Online is Bellingen Shire's comprehensive guide to local businesses, events, community organisations, accommodation, services and more.

Bellingen Shire Council - Council's mission is to enhance its community's lifestyle and protect its unique environment through effective leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

Dorrigo dot com acts as a primary access point to the business & services, primary & secondary industry and the Dorrigo Plateau as a tourist destination, as well as a medium for local community activity and communication.

Urunga Visitor Guide is Urunga's web based information service with a guide to local history, community events, attractions, accommodation, dining, businesses, services and more.

Pre-Schools       

Dawn Song Children's Centre is a non-profit, community based Steiner pre-school/long day care service offering long day care & occasional care.  Dawn Song is located in Elliot Close Children's Centre in North Bellingen.

Support Services

Special Needs in Bellingen Shire (SNIBS) is a service which aims to support and encourage the growth of children with special needs. It aims to help children and their families to feel part of the Bellingen community. SNIBS offers a range of services for children and their families.  Contact Coordinator Cassie Stewart at snibs@planet.com.au .

Bellingen Neighbourhood Centre aims to provide information and referral services to individuals and groups to assist them to access events, activities and a range of local and other services.  They also provide advocacy services for people in times of difficulty and encourage community development through a range of avenues.

Bellingen and Seaboard Youth Service supports and creates positive outcomes all young people (12—24) who live in the Bellingen Shire.  They can help you work out issues and can make some great things happen like band nights, workshops and skate comps! Their office is stacked full of books and brochures for you to look at as well as other facilities at your disposal.

Toy Libraries

Toy Libraries Victoria is a non-profit incorporated association. It is the umbrella organisation for approximately 150 toy libraries in Victoria and other states. TLV promotes the importance and the value of play. It aims to raise the profile of Toy Libraries in the community, encourage, inform and respond to the needs of prospective and existing Toy Libraries, using accumulating knowledge and depth of experience. Networking of Toy Libraries is a key priority.

Area Assistance Scheme

Area Assistance Scheme (AAS) is a regional community development program run by the Department of Community Services. It provides grants to local councils and non-government organisations for projects that improve community well being and how communities function.  BUD's Toys is funded by an AAS grant.

Other

Families Australia is Australia's independent peak not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the needs and interests of families. Families Australia envisions a society that recognises the central role of families in our community and embraces its responsibilities for the development, nurturing and wellbeing of all families.

Playgroup Association of NSW works with relevant stakeholders to provide the voice, the support and the opportunity for children and their carers to come together in a fun, safe and supportive way.