Services

BBCR offers a one stop shop for all the family, offering diverse programs and opportunities for employment, training, volunteering and services. We have quality staff and volunteers to help you with BBCR being able to offer services in the Illawarra region from Helensburgh in the north to Durras Lake in the southern region of the Shoalhaven.

Empowered Living (CHSP)

Designed for people who mostly manage on their own but might need some short term help or basic ongoing assistance with one or two services.

Home Care Packages

We provide a greater level of support and enables you to create a tailored support package that will work for you.

Short-Term Restorative Package Care

STRC is delivered in the form of a tailored, multidisciplinary package of services which includes the provision of services and assistance.

BBCR Community Space

The Sanctuary Point Community Centre is a busy and vibrant hub. It’s a place where new friendships are made; people have fun, new skills are learnt and you can get involved in your community.

Community Radio 92.7FM

The only permanent licensed community broadcast radio station in the Bay & Basin region, Community Radio 92.7FM is one of BBCR’s most exciting programs.

BBCR Activities Hub

A range of activities, projects, and workshops is available. The program caters to a variety of interests and participants, with males of all ages in attendance.

The Retreat @ Paradise Cottage

Offering Carers an opportunity to book community access overnight short stay accommodation (up to 4 nights) for the person they care for.

Volunteering

Volunteering provides the opportunity to meet new people and make a difference in the lives of residents in your community. Register your interest here in becoming a volunteer.

Why Choose BBCR?

Diversity

Thousands of people have enjoyed and benefited from attending the broad range of programs and activities we have on offer. BBCR has the ability to offer services across the Illawarra region from Helensburgh in the north to Durras Lake in the southern region of the Shoalhaven.

From early intervention, active ageing, carers support programs, paradise cottage for short specialised care, disability services, community development, youth opportunities, after school and vacation care, community radio, men’s shed, host to Job active programs, and volunteering opportunities.

We focus on early intervention, skills development, active ageing and assist people to remain independent, and socially connected to their community.

Opportunities

There is something for everyone, opportunities for employment, training, volunteering, and getting the right service you need to make a difference in your future. If we cannot provide you a service we can support you to access a referral to one of our many partner agencies.

WE offer it all and guarantee that it will be affordable, high quality, friendly service to people of all ages. We have developed a strong trusting and reliable reputation for over 25 years across the Shoalhaven and Illawarra region.

We can offer many solutions and opportunities in meeting community need through our strong partnerships with community members, service organisations, Shoalhaven City Council, all levels of Government and other key stakeholders.

Our People

Over 160 workers including volunteers, who are all local community residents, give from their heart to make a difference to others. The feedback we receive from people we work with is that the staff and volunteers are amazing “they are just so caring, sharing and giving of themselves and their time to make us happy” This is the culture we promote at BBCR, we look after our staff and volunteers, we treat them with respect and listen to what they need, this flows through to the families they work with.

BBCR has an excellent staff and volunteer retention record. Staff are all qualified and experienced in their given professions. BBCR maintains a comprehensive training calendar and database to ensure currency of Federal Police checks, Working with Children and other compliance checks.

Along with our volunteer Board, CEO and enthusiastic staff plus our wonderful dedicated team of volunteers we have the ability to build social capital and bring communities together.

BBCR is an ASSET to the community, with a strong sense of PRIDE in providing service excellence across all areas of their service delivery.

Read some of the wonderful testimonials below that we have received over the years or view more.

To say thank you is not enough. For all the hard work you all did, but -to all thank you
-Helena

To Dear Jo,
There are no words to express my gratitude for all you’ve done for my mum (Doris) and me. You have gone out of your way many times to help. Thank you so much Jo.
Love Kelly

To the Men’s Shed + BBCRI
Thank you to everyone who assisted in building our dogs home. This has made a huge difference in our life
Kerry & Jaye