ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE UNVEILED AT TEMORA COMMUNITY CENTRE

Wednesday, 2 April 2025​  

Temora residents can now visit the local Community Centre via a new, accessible entry after staff successfully applied for $100,000 in grant funding.  

Funded by the former NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, the project aimed to improve the centre’s entrance so that all residents can access its facilities with ease and dignity.  

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, was delighted to see the new ramp and access door which was designed with people with mobility issues in mind.  

“It’s fabulous to see such an important, community asset benefit from an upgrade which will aid community members for years to come,” said Ms Cooke. 

“Previously, persons with a disability or parents with prams were required to access the building from the rear. 

“Thanks to the Stronger Country Communities Fund, anyone can access the centre through the front entrance, where they’ll be greeted by dedicated staff and volunteers.”  

Temora Community Centre Manager Debra Patterson said she and her fellow staff are thrilled to begin welcoming everyone through their front door.  

“We’ve already received a lot of positive feedback about the upgrades,” said Ms Patterson.  

“All of us at the centre care deeply about helping members of the community, so these upgrades will ensure everyone has the same, positive experience when they walk through our doors.”  

The Temora Community Centre has been supporting residents since 1982, and provides services including the Community Hub, Child Youth and Family Support,  

Centrelink as well as a range of visiting services such as financial counselling and the parenting skills program.  

The centre is also supported by 10 volunteers who provide invaluable services, such as preparing meals for the Plates of Plenty food relief program and background tasks such as cleaning and maintenance.  

“The staff and volunteers at the Temora Community Centre do a phenomenal job supporting residents in a friendly environment,” said Ms Cooke.  

“Community Centres provide much-needed hands-on support for those needing assistance which is vital as our small communities grow and evolve.”