Some localities will hold social socialServices meetings and keep a list of service providers and programs.
For example, the Cowra socialServices meets bi-monthly. To join, call: 02 6340 1100 (Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre)
explore the social services in Cowra
Disclaimer: The list of social services included below is not exhaustive. Maintaining this list for accuracy takes time and effort. As this is a free service for the local community, please contact us to report any inaccuracy or missing service. Thank you.
Program Name: Carers Monthly Morning Tea Cowra. Last Update: 9 June 2026
Program Description / Keywords: Carer Gateway invites carers from Cowra and surrounding towns to a morning tea. Come share light refreshments, chat with other carers, and learn ways to reduce carer stress. access the 2026 Carers Monthly Morning Tea flyer
Program Name: Commonwealth Psychosocial Support (CPS) program Last Update: 23 April 2026
Program Description / Keywords: The CPS program is a free community-based support for people living with a severe mental illness. The CPS Program provides short-term low intensity support to strengthen capacity and assist individuals to live independently and safely in their community. Participants will work alongside a recovery coach to achieve recovery focused goals, form connections in a supportive environment and build resources to reduce the need for acute care. access the 2025 CPS Fact Sheetaccess the 2026 CPS referral form
Program Name: the Connection Centre Last Update: 9 June 2026
Program Description / Keywords: a safe and relaxing venue for members of Cowra and our local areas to connect with others. We are a drop-in centre where trained volunters from the Cowra and surrounding community offer a listening ear, and information about local services, over a free cuppa. access the Connection Centre poster
Program Name: Country Universities Centre Cowra Regon Last Update: 9 June 2026
Program Description / Keywords: a dedicated learning and study space in Cowra designed for regional people by regional people. Students have free access to high-speed Internet, modern technology, and general support all delivered here. access the CUC website
Program Name: Cowra Family Carers Group - Dementia Support Last Update: 9 June 2026
Program Description / Keywords: Objectives:
An educational & support group for carers, friends, family of older people with dementia.
Sharing knowledge on dementia, carer peer support, aged care & diagnostic assessment.
Evidence based information around symptom management & communication strategies.
Peer sharing around community resources available.
Program Name: Cowra Food Hall Last Update: 9 June 2026
Program Description / Keywords: Cowra Food Hall is a not for profit outreach programme of Cowra Uniting Church and run entirely by volunteers which offers to low income earners quality food at a reduced price. access the Cowra Food Hall facebook page
Program Name: Gambling Impact Society (GIS) programs Last Update: 2026
Program Description / Keywords: The GIS mission is to build the capacity of individuals, families and the community to respond to gambling
harm as a public health issue. We work to raise community awareness about the multi-layered dimensions of gambling harms, provide education about gambling risks and increase understanding of problem gambling. access the GIS brochureaccess the GIS recruitment leaflet for lived experience volunteersaccess the GIS free community education
Program Name: Legal Outreach Services (Macarthur Legal Centre) Last Update: 9 June 2026
Program Description / Keywords: provide face-to-face legal advice sessions. [...] Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre (Cowra): (02) 6340 1100 – 15 Vaux St, Cowra NSW 2794 (generally the 2nd Monday of each month, between 11.30am and 3:00pm, with other services providing advice on other Mondays. Please call the service, on (02) 6340 1100 to arrange a suitable appointment) access the Macarthur legal outreach website
Program Name: Multicultural Services (Services Australia) Last Update: 2024
Program Description / Keywords: committed to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people access our payments and services. access Services Australia website
Program Name: services from Relationships Australia NSW Last Update: 22 April 2026
Program Description / Keywords: Relationships Australia NSW is a not-for-profit organization which helps build and support relationships that are safe, healthy, and strong. With over 70 years of experience, we offer judgement free relationship support to people of all cultural backgrounds, family structures, gender identities and sexual orientations. This includes challenges and disputes around post-separation parenting and property arrangements.
We provide support both in person and online and no referrals are required. access the Relationships Australia - Bathurst services
Program Name: Stand By support after suicide Last Update: September 2024
Program Description / Keywords: dedicated to supporting people and communities across Australia bereaved or impacted by suicide. access the Stand By poster
Program Name: Strong Minds program Last Update: 11 March 2026
Program Description / Keywords: free and effective psychological services for people living in regional, rural and remote NSW. [...] Strong Minds delivers short-term, focused psychological services for people with a diagnosable mild to moderate mental health concern. The service offers up to 12 free counselling appointments delivered by trained and experienced mental health clinicians. Strong Minds is not a crisis service. [...] For individuals and/or carers requiring more information who would prefer to complete a referral over the phone please, reach out to the Strong Minds Intake Team on 02 6941 9040. access the Strong Minds referral form
Program Name: Transformations Central NSW Last Update: 19 December 2024
Program Description / Keywords: an evidence based, faith supported, peer-to-peer support community that helps set people free from addiction. access the Transformations leaflet
Program Name: The Way Back Last Update: 24 February 2026
Program Description / Keywords: free service providing non-clinical, psychosocial support to people following a recent suicide attempt or crisis. access The Way Back program posteraccess The Way Back program flyer
Program Name: Women's Walking Group and DV Education Last Update: 6 February 2026
Program Description / Keywords: Join our team for a walk from the Japanese Gardens to POW camp, followed by a coffee and chat in the
gardens afterwards. Fridays fortnightly starting 6 February 2026 10:30am-noon. access Cowra Women Walking group poster