Council funds action group

A community action group in Umina has been funded by Gosford Council to plan activites for families with children under eight years of age.

Ms Debbie Notara, a representative of the Umina Community Action Group, said the group was for community members who had not previously had been involved in the way their community developed.

Ms Notara said the aim of the group was for community members to join together with other residents and have input into the planning of resources and activities in their local area for families with children under 8 years of age.

"This funding will promote a stronger community by training a group of interested residents to gain community development skills and decide on a specific project to take part in to help their community grow," Ms Notara said.

The Umina Community Action Group will receive $4450.

Public information forum will be held at the Beachside Family Centre in Umina on Wednesday, April 6, from 10am to 11.30am and from 7pm to 8.30pm.

They will explain the process for those community members interested in being involved.

Free child care for babies and preschoolers is available.

For child care bookings and more information contact 4343 1929.

Press release, March 21 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre