Kaiyu Konnect Temporary Fire Arrangements
Due to fire damage at Argenton, Kaiyu Konnect and KKEIP well programs have moved temporarily to Cardiff premises.
Please call 4023 3101 (Cardiff Offices) for any information regarding the Kaiyu Konnect or KKEIP well programs.
How Konnect Helps
Kaiyu Konnect provides an environment where you can be supported in achieving your goals in life.
Kaiyu Konnect offers people with a mental illness the opportunity to build their skills, stamina and confidence.
People who attend Konnect are members and are equally involved in all aspects of Konnect operations.
Members work side by side with staff, sharing equally in decision making.
Participation in Kaiyu Konnect is voluntary.
At a glance:
- Group Programs
- Referrals
- Skill development programs
- Develop skills to access service providers/agencies
- Outreach
- Nutritional lunches $4
- Social and recreational activities
- Link people with communities
Kaiyu Konnect is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm.
Kaiyu Konnect provides opportunities to build your confidence, self-esteem and skills, and to develop friendships.
You must have:
- A history of mental illness;
- Be at least 18 years of age; and
- Have a desire to be a member of the Kaiyu Konnect community.
You do not need a referral from your doctor or care co-ordinator
Our Youth Program - KKEIP well
The Kaiyu Konnect Early Intervention Program (KKEIP well) is designed to support young people who are in their first few years of experiencing symptoms of mental illness. The program is designed to help participants through this difficult, confusing and often isolating time by supporting them in developing better mental health.
For more information, please visit our youth program page.
Becoming a Member of Kaiyu Konnect
You do not have to be a member to attend Kaiyu, all you need to do is visit us. After meeting us and seeing what we do, you can then decide if you want to join. It will help us if you phone before you come so we are expecting you.
For a small fee you can join Kaiyu Konnect. You can be a member for as long as you like.
Finding Us
Kaiyu Konnect is based at the Community Hall in Argenton. We are fairly well linked with public transport. Many buses in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie travel to Glendale Supercentre which is just down the road from us.
Trains
If you are travelling by train you need to get off at Cockle Creek station. We are about a 15 minute walk from the station. If you want you can wait for a bus and then it is just a three minute walk.
You can get detailed information on train times at the City Rail website
Government Buses
Government buses operate in the Newcastle and East Lake areas. You can get one of the buses going to Glendale and either get off at the traffic lights in Argenton or at the Glendale Supercentre.
You can get detailed information on government bus times at their website.
Sugarvalley and Toronto Buses
Toronto and Sugarvalley Bus Services also travel to Glendale.
Information on these bus services is available on the private buses website
Please note that until further notice the following contact information applies to Kaiyu Konnect and KKEIP well Youth program while we recover from the fire at our Argenton offices
For all enquiries regarding Kaiyu Konnect and KKEIP well:
Call Us:
Phone: 61 2 4023 3101 Fax: 61 2 4023 3105
Location:
8 Harrison St
Cardiff NSW 2285
Address:
PO Box 328
Hamilton NSW 2303
Email:
Kaiyu Konnect
konnect@kaiyu.org.au
Young Persons Early Intervention
youth@kaiyu.org.au
Location:
Community Hall
Corner Elizabeth and Montgomery Streets
Argenton
Address:
PO Box 328
Hamilton NSW 2303
Email:
Kaiyu Konnect
konnect@kaiyu.org.au
Young Persons Early Intervention
youth@kaiyu.org.au
Call Us:
Phone: 61 2 4965 8454 Fax: 61 2 4965 8371
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