BUNGENDORE AND REGION INFORMATION
Bungendore and Region Information Service
BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
SCHOOLS, home education, adult eduction, tutoring, coaching, playgroups, special needs
SCHOOLS AND HOME EDUCATION
BUNGENDORE KIDS ZONE  
8 Forster Street (PO Box 375), Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone/Fax
Mobile
Email
Directors
Centre Mgr
Hours

(02) 6238 1315
(0439) 311 242
kidszone@netspeed.com.au
Mark and Faye Aspin
Michaela Foggarty
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm

Nationally accredited Pre-School and Long Day Care Centre offering quality care by highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff in a nurturing environment for 0-6 year olds. Stimulating pre-school programs, caters for Special Needs children and preparing children for school readiness.
 
BUNGENDORE PRE-SCHOOL
64 Turallo Terrace (PO Box 158), Bungendore NSW 2621

Phone
Fax
Email
Web
Contact
Hours

(02) 6238 1423
(02) 6238 0523
bungendorepreschool@bigpond.comwww.bungendorepreschool.net
Mary Bonney
Mon to Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm during school terms

We support the belief that children gain an understanding of the world around them through concrete experiences. We provide programs that are encouraging, safe, warm and routine. They assist children to develop their potential in the intellectual, physical, social and emotional aspects of their lives.
Our curriculum is based on the belief that it is through play that children develop cognitive, physical, creative, emotional and social skills. This gives all children the freedom to interact with the people and the environment around them, leading to a positive self-image and autonomy. All children are individuals and develop at different rates. Each child is encouraged to reach full potential through a range of experiences that are planned to meet individual needs.
 
BUNGENDORE PUBLIC SCHOOL Bungendore Public School
37 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone
Fax
Email
Web
Principal
(02) 6238 1317
(02) 6238 1718
bungendore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
www.bungendore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Sue Nicholls (relieving principal)
Bungendore Public School is a rural school in a growing area. The school's mission is to develop in students the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to adapt in order to take their place in a changing society. The school's ethos is to develop the whole child in academic, social and cultural areas. The school works closely with parents and the wider community to maintain a village atmosphere and aims to create an attractive learning environment with a curriculum that is innovative and relevant for all students. The school offers a wide-ranging curriculum with significant enrichment programs in creative arts, music and academic areas.
 
BUNGENDORE P&C ASSOCIATION Bungendore Public School P&C

Phone
Presdient
Email
Vice Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
Meet
Location

(02) 6238 0465
Sharon Baxter-Judge
sbaxter@bigpond.net.au
Haidee Whiteley and Kate Gardiner
Lorraine Oliver
Juliet Dowling
Tuesdays of Week 3 and Week 8 of school terms 7:00pm
Bungendore Public School, 37 Gibraltar Street

 
FAMILY DAY CARE  
7-9 McKeahnie Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Phone
Fax
Email
Web
Hours

(02) 6298 0253
(02) 6297 0523
qbnfdc@qcc.nsw.gov.au
www.qcc.nsw.gov.au
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

Full time, part time, casual and emergency care of children 0-12 years.
 
HOME EDUCATION NETWORK CANBERERA AND SOUTHERN TABLELANDS (HENCAST)

Phone
Web
Contact

(02) 6238 1750
www1.tpgi.com.au/users/aun/homeschool
Sue McKendrick

Network of families, with children of all ages, who get together for educational and social activities.
 
SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ground Floor, Lawrence House, 142 Monaro Street (PO Box 646), Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Phone
Phone

Fax
Email
Web
Co-ordinator
Hours

(02) 6299 2520
1300 300 415 Credit card enrolments Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
(02) 6299 3858
SECC
www.secc.nsw.edu.au
Catherine Baljak
Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 3:00pm

South East Community College is an independent, not-for-profit, community owned and managed organisation providing locally responsive adult and community education to a broad variety of learners. South East Community College is a Registered Training Organisation and is recognised by the Vocational Education Training Accreditation Board to offer a selection of accredited courses, Training Package qualifications and flexible delivery Traineeship assessments. Also runs courses in conjunction with the Queanbeyan Southern Area Health Service.
 
YMCA KOOL KIDS AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Bungendore Public School, 37 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 (PO Box 7023, Karabar NSW 2620)
Phone
Email
Web
Hours
(02) 6297 2334 Queanbeyan YMCA office
YMCA
www.queanbeyan.ymca.org.au
Mon-Fri 7:00am until 9:10am during school terms
Mon-Fri 3:00pm - 6:00pm during school terms
(late fees apply after 6:00pm)
Before and after school care. YMCA is a registered child care provider with NCAC and the child care benefit is available through Centrelink for eligible families.
 
ADULT EDUCATION
A FINANCIAL AFFAIR  
PO Box 4020, Ainslie ACT 2602
Phone
Email
Contact
(02) 6236 9361
afinancialaffair@bigpond.com
Trevor Kirk (0411) 142 281
Theresa Hackett (0412) 279 260
A Financial Affair provides training in business services, CV preparation, interview coaching, strategies for returning to work, public speaking and meeting procedures. Trevor and Theresa both hold a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training competency and are local to Bungendore, living in Bywong.
 
LIFE ENGINEERING  
282 Gidleigh Lane, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone
Contact
(02) 6238 0153
Brian Charlton
 
MAXWELLS SERVICES Maxwell Services
Bungendore Business and Professional Centre, 13 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore NSW 2621

Phone
Fax
Mobile
Contact
Email
Web

(02) 6238 1927
(02) 6238 1961
(0421) 661 998
Jenny Hemmings
jennyh@maxwells-services.com.au
www.maxwells-services.com.au

Our goal is to assist you to achieve your personal and/or business goals. With twenty years background in Small Business Management, Jenny Hemmings and the team at Maxwells Services specialis in:
* Business planning and devleopment
* Staff training and development
* Distance courses and work-based courses
* Traineeships in south-east New South wales
* Personal goal setting and action planning.

 
PRIVATE TUTORING AND COACHING
ANNA BLORE  
Bungendore Cellars, 1/15 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone
Mobile
(02) 6238 1735 BH or (02) 6238 1428 AH
(0422) 154 379
Anna is an ANU Honours student (English Literature) available for tutoring before and after school weekdays. Catering for Primary School through to High School age with experience in teaching children, knowledge of developmental stages of learning and knowledge of NSW HSC Curriculum. Friendly and negotiable regarding times and location.
 
BUNGENDORE LITERACY CENTRE  
3775 Kings Highway, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone
Mobile
Email
Contact
(02) 6238 1259
(0418) 686 431
Literacy
Greg Brien B.Ed.
 
TILLY HICKENBOTHAM  
Turallo Street, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone
Mobile
Days

Rates
(02) 6238 0161
(0412) 611 847
Mon - Wed from 5:30pm
Thurs and Fri 3:00pm - 5:30pm
$13/half hour or $20 per hour
'Help Your Little Einstein Bloom' Tilly is a year 12 student available for primary and secondary student tutoring in Maths, English, Reading, study, homework and assignment help. Students can come to Tilly's home or be tutored in their own home.
 
PAM LYNCH  
42 Malbon Street, Bungendore NSW 2621
Contact

Classes

Pam Lynch (02) 6255 8479
Michelle Jackson (02) 6238 0440 or (0413) 926 038
Mondays

For thirty years Pam has been helping people build their public speaking skills, improve their confidence and assist in preparation for examination work. She holds four diplomas in speech and drama including accreditation in debating and public speaking from the NSW Department of Education. Pam holds classes in Bungendore on Mondays to help people of all ages (from three to adult) find confidence in their speaking and performance abilities.
 
AMANDA MACPHERSON
PO Box 390, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone
Mobile
Email

(02) 6238 0464
(0407) 485 891
Amanda

Freelance writer, author and contributing writer to Hoofbeats magazine. Available for editing, writing articles, biographies and commissioned pieces. Also available to teach assignment writing and research skills to secondary and tertiary students. Qualifications include an Applied Science degree from Charles Sturt University.
 
WILDCARE QUEANBEYAN
PO Box 1404, Queanbeyan NSW 2621
Phone
Email
Web
President
Vice-Pres.
Secretary
Treasurer
Communications
Training
Fundraising

(02) 6299 1966 24 hours
Wildcare
www.wildcare.com.au
Steve Garlick (02) 6238 1533
Greg Tarlinton (02) 6299 7708
Guy Wilmington
Cindi Shoesmith
Marylin Mills
Rosemary Windhaus
Bill Waterhouse

Wildcare's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned native Australian wildlife. Wildcare maintains a 24 hour/day, 7 days/week phone service to receive reports on sick, injured or orphaned native Australian animals. Wildcare is a voluntary community organisation with no recurrent funding from government. Wildcare relies on membership fees, grants and donations to finance the services it provides to the local community.
Wildcare provides educational talks to schools and community groups and a consulting service for local Government and developers on the impact of habitat loss to native wildlife. Wildcare also provides training to local Government and emergency service groups in the handling and rescue of native wildlife.
 
PLAYGROUPS AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
BUNGENDORE PLAYGROUP
Bungendore Community Centre, 2 Majara Street, Bungendore NSW 2621
Web
Contact


Meet


Location

www.playgroupaustralia.com.au
Martine Bode (02) 6236 9108 (Monday contact)
Jo O'Neill (02) 6238 0800 (Monday contact)
Elizabeth Miiller (02) 6238 0435 (Thursday contact)
Mon 9:30am - 11:30 am during school terms
Thurs 10:30am - 12:30pm during school terms and holidays
Bungendore Community Centre, 2 Majara Street

Run through the ACT Playgroup Association.
 
QUEANBEYAN CHILDREN'S SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP  
1 Lowe Street (PO Box 1570), Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Phone
Fax
Web
Contact

(02) 6299 7271
(02) 6299 7270
Special Needs Group
Coral McMurray

Situated directly behind the Police Station in Queanbeyan Park. Parent support group which has been operating since 1990. We are a registered charity and non-profit organisation servicing Queanbeyan and the surrounding district (including Bungendore, Sutton and Captains Flat). Providing early intervention services for 0-6 year old children who have additional needs including home visits, toy library, communication and general playgroup, inclusive pre-school integration, holiday program, limited speech therapy and parent resource library.
 
WAMBOIN PLAYGROUP
Web
Contact
Meet
Location

www.playgroupaustralia.com.au
Leanne Quick (02) 6238 3435
Mon 9:30am - 11:30am during school terms
Wamboin Community Hall, Bingley Way

Run through the ACT Playgroup Association.