To plant the seed of hope through acts of encouragement, support and empowerment. To approach each individual without judgement and through personal growth and community connections, enable a person to reach a turning point in their life.
Why We Exist
Turning Point Camden is a not-for-profit community welfare and drop in centre. It is a place where men and women are empowered to make the necessary changes that will allow them to move forward with their lives. For without change, nothing changes.
We provide services that alleviate stress by meeting an immediate need, and give people options to choose a way forward.
Awarded Community Group of the Year, Australia Day 2020
Pictured: Founders, Michael and Davina Smith of Turning Point Camden Inc., Mayor of Camden Cr Theresa Fedeli and Camden Australia Day Ambassador Josephine Peter. Source: camden.nsw.gov.au
The team of volunteers facilitate programs that develop confidence, self-esteem, motivate, educate and give direction. They also provide a safe space for conversation that so many of our community crave. Many of our participants experience isolation often related to their mental illness, so we work towards connecting them to each other and the wider community through these programs.
“Turning Point Camden Inc. truly makes a real difference. They genuinely care, always ready to listen, and they made me feel welcome and at ease.”
Operating as a drop-in centre allows participants to access the centre on a needs basis. This style has proven to be the best means of support where chaplains and volunteers are able to work through the challenge at the most volatile time.
Our aim is to partner with men, women and families for the long term. To be there when they reach their turning point, to encourage them when it gets tough and to celebrate their achievements.
We offer the following programs:
Mental Health Support
Women’s Support Network
Domestic and Family Violence Support
Men’s Support Group
Homeless Support
Free Bread, Baked Goods and Fruit & Vegetables
Emergency Food Relief
Drop in Space
Advocacy
Referral
Chaplaincy
Basic Computer Training
Christmas Hampers
Through community partnership, lives are being changed and saved. To work together supporting men, women and families who are facing insurmountable pressures, even contemplating suicide as a way out because they just can't see a way forward. Let’s not leave those who are the most vulnerable behind.
Contact us today to find out how you can partner with Turning Point.
Contact us below for more information on the services available.
Turning Point Camden are always looking for volunteers to help us provide services to the local community in need.
