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What child care facilities are available in Cobar?
Kubby House Child Care Centre is a 29 place long day care centre.
We are a community based centre who is overseen by a management committee consisting of volunteer parents. Kubby House follows the 'Emergent Curriculum' style of programming. This style allows the children to make their own program by doing the activities that they would like to do rather setting up activities that they think the children would like to do.
Working/studying parents, children at risk of harm and Aboriginal children have priority of access to Kubby House. We do also cater for parents wanting respite care. The centre is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. 49 weeks per year except public holidays and 3 weeks over at Christmas time.
Our centre is made up of 2 rooms. A Toddler Room, which takes children aged between 6 weeks and 3 years, and a Preschool Room which takes children aged between 3 and 5 years of age. The Centre employs three staff in Toddle Room and two in the Preschool Room. We currently have 3 staff members studying. We have an Administration Officer who works 9am-12 Noon on Tuesday and 12 Noon to 5pm on Thursday.
Please feel free at anytime to call in and talk to us and inspect our great service, where great quality care is always provided. For further information please contact
The Director
PO Box 233
31-33 Bourke Street
COBAR NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 4023
Fax: (02) 68 36 4684
What playgroups are in Cobar?
Cobar Mobile Children's Service provides educational play sessions for children in the Cobar Shire ranging from birth to 6 years of age.CMCS was established in 1982 to support families living in remote and isolated locations. The service currently provides a children's service to an area of approximately 44,000 square kilometres, providing up to 8 town sessions per month and visiting up to 20 bush venues. CMCS offers 3 different types of Play Sessions: In-town play session, Bush play sessions and Home visits and are all provided by qualified, experienced and friendly early childhood staff. In-town play sessions operate twice a week, on Monday and Wednesday, from 10am to 12 Noon at the corner of Lewis and Harcourt Street. Monday play sessions are supported by the staff at CMCS, whilst Wednesday families enjoy the flexibility of parent run session. Bush play sessions are venue based play sessions at remote isolated properties within the Cobar Shire. Sessions run for a 2 hour period, providing experiences for children primarily from birth to 6 years, however students of distance education and visiting family/friends are welcome to join in the fun! Home Visits are available 1 day per month to visit families on a need basis to discuss the developmental needs and interests of children in their early years. CMCS also operate a Toy Library which contains an extensive range of educational toys available for loan of party hire. The Toy Library is open Monday and Wednesday from 11.30am to 12.30pm or by appointment. Fees Apply. For more information please contact
The Co-ordinator
Cnr Lewis & Harcourt Streets
PO Box 24 Cobar NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2845
Mobile: 0429 362 845
Email: cobarmobile@exemail.com.au
I need my child cared for out of school hours
Cobar Outside Of School Hours (COOSH) care has been introduced to the local community as a result of working families' requests and the unavailability of child care outside school hours. All children from both local primary schools have access to the service. The staffs aim to provide a caring environment incorporating a fun program of activities for the children.
COOSH care service offers a range of activities in a safe and convenient location. Children can be booked in to attend the service on a regular or casual basis. The service currently operates between the hours of 3pm and 6pm Monday to Friday. If you would like more information our Office is opened 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday or other times by appointment.
Contact Details
Karen Lennon (Manager)
PO Box 223
43 Linsley Street
Cobar NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 1156
Fax: (02) 68 36 3300
Email: cobfdc@bigpond.net.au
Are there any PreSchool facilities available?
Cobar Pre-School Centre
The aim of the Preschool is to provide a warm, friendly, safe and stimulating learning environment for children of Cobar. Our centre is licensed by the Department of Community Services (DOCS) for 25 children, between the ages of 3 and 6 years per session. The Preschool operates from 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Children attend between the hours of 9am to 3pm full day session however half day sessions are also available.
For more information please contact
Cobar Preschool Centre
Booroomugga Street
PO Box 131
Cobar 2835
Phone: 68 36 2435
Fax: 68 36 2044
Far West Family Day Care provides a safe, stimulating and secure environment for your children up to the age of 12 years, with care being provided for small groups of children in the carer's own home.
Family Day Care is available to all families full-time, part-time, shift workers, holiday care, before and after school care and overnight.
Your child will be cared for by registered carers. All carers have their First Aid Certificate. All families are eligible for Child Care Benefit (CCB). Child Care Benefit works on your family home.
Playgroup is open to all families on Tuesday 10am to 12 Noon at the Youth Centre, Harcourt Street and on Thursday at the Youth Hostel Hall (opposite the Public School). Cost $2 per child. Please bring morning tea. In-Home Care is also available through this service.
For more information please contact
Karen, Dot or Anne
30 Barton Street Cobar NSW
Phone: (02) 68 36 1156
What are the Primary School facilities in Cobar?
Cobar Public School was established in 1878 and has been providing a quality education to the children of Cobar from the years Kindergarten through to Year 6 and also offers Distance Education for the student living out of town.
Though geographically isolated, Cobar Public School prides itself on being able to offer many opportunities to our students. In addition to instruction the six key learning areas, some of the opportunities available include participation in Primary School Sports Association knockouts; school choir; dance troupes; Special Religious Education; English, Science, Computer and Mathematics competitions; and the Outback Festival.
The school is situated in well-maintained and attractive grounds. It has buildings ranging from the original schoolhouse to a modern computer laboratory. Enrolment enquiries are always welcome and should be directed to the principal on (02) 68 36 2039. For more information please contact
Mrs Toni MacDonald (Principal)
6-8 Blakey Street
Cobar NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2039
Fax: (02) 68 36 2187
Email: cobar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
As a Catholic Primary School, St John's is concerned with the development of each student as a happy, competent person, who can recognise and respond in love to God's daily call to him/her in Australia's changing multi-cultural society.
The high standard of education at this school provides for a balance of intellectual, creative and athletic activities. Basic skills in communicating, computing, thinking and the sciences are stressed.
Every effort is made to develop in each student a desire for learning. Individual differences are recognised and planned programs implemented.
We encourage the challenge of personal achievement and spiritual growth.
A Pastoral approach is important in assisting students toward a personal self-discipline and in developing a sense of responsibility for themselves. It is our hope to open the student's minds; brighten their imagination and encourage their ability to act and choose. To help them become truly compassionate and just human beings. For further information please contact
Deb Fryer & Jenny Nicholson
(The Co-Principals)
Prince Street
Cobar NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2195
Fax: (02) 68 36 1492
Email: principal@cobar.wil-frbs.catholic.edu.au
What High School facilities are available in Cobar?
Cobar High School's (CHS) building in Wetherell Crescent was built on 1968. CHS offers education to students from Years 7 through to Year 12 and also Distance Education for those students living out of town.
Our school is a safe, caring, satisfying and valued learning environment, a place of quality learning and quality teaching and a place of share responsibility and achievement where all people in the school community work together with a common place. We are proud of our school's traditions and achievements and hope you will work with us to make what is already a good school, even better.
For information please contact
Peter Cochrane (Principal)
Wetherell Crescent Cobar
PO Box 454 Cobar NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2705
Fax: (02) 68 36 1142
Email: cobar-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.cobar-h.school.nsw.edu.au
Is there any Tertiary Education in Town?
Cobar Tafe College, situated in Bathurst Street, offers Tertiary Education to the community. It currently has over 150 students, including approximately 100 adults presently studying externally through various Universities.
Graduate and Postgraduate Studies
External study schools such as Charles Sturt University, University of New England and The Open Learning Institute, offer graduate and postgraduate studies. Research materials, Internet facilities and excellent source of information can be obtained from the Cobar Council's Library at 39 Marshall Street Cobar or contact them on phone: (02) 68 36 2744, Fax: (02) 68 36 1472 or email to cobarlibau@yahoo.com.
Are there any options for boarding my children near Cobar?
There are numerous boarding schools available for children of Cobar. Most common boarding schools are:
What sports are avaiable in Cobar?
Cobar Amateur Pistol Club
Location: Pistol Range, Old Bourke Road
When: Thursday 7pm, Sunday 10am
Age: 14 years + (14 to 18 years are restricted to calibres of .22 and .117)
Requirements: Minors Permit Category H
Contact: Phillip Chandler (Secretary) 6836 3571
Cobar Athletics Club
Cobar Little Athletics affiliated with Little Athletics NSW (LAANSW) runs in Cobar on Monday nights from 5pm to approximately 7pm at Ward Oval.
The season commences in September and runs through to March (with a break for the Christmas/January school holidays).
Children aging from 5 to 14 years compete in a variety of athletic disciplines including running, jumping and throwing events.
The club also runs a Tiny Tots session in conjunction with the events for older children.
Whilst competing is a big part of Little Athletics the main emphases is
on the child beating themselves each week, trying to do better than their last attempt. Children are encouraged to try each event and get the opportunity to compete at club carnivals, zone, regional and state level.
Little A's is for family fun and fitness. Location: Pistol Range, Old Bourke Road
When: Thursday 7pm, Sunday 10am
Age: 14 years + (14 to 18 years are restricted to calibres of .22 and .117)
Requirements: Minors Permit Category H
Contact: Phillip Chandler (Secretary) 6836 3571
Cobar Little Athletics affiliated with Little Athletics NSW (LAANSW) runs in Cobar on Monday nights from 5pm to approximately 7pm at Ward Oval.
The season commences in September and runs through to March (with a break for the Christmas/January school holidays).
Children aging from 5 to 14 years compete in a variety of athletic disciplines including running, jumping and throwing events.
The club also runs a Tiny Tots session in conjunction with the events for older children.
Whilst competing is a big part of Little Athletics the main emphases is
on the child beating themselves each week, trying to do better than their last attempt. Children are encouraged to try each event and get the opportunity to compete at club carnivals, zone, regional and state level.
Cobar Auto Club
The season begins in March to October with events approximately monthly. The minimum age to compete is 4 years for the Peewee Exhibition Class. All competitors need their own bike, basic riding gear and race licence. Fees do apply.
Cobar Blues Football Club
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Location: Ward Oval
When: Thursdays or Saturdays prior to seniors home game
Time: 12pm to 1pm or 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Age Group: 5 to 13 years (boys and girls)
Contact: Andrew Thornberry on 68361714
When: April to August (training on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7:30pm and game on Saturdays)
Age Group: 15 years and over (boys only)
Contact: Jack Maloney
Cobar Clay Target Club
Cobar Clay Target Club is an approved shooting club. To participate in Clay Target shooting you must be over 12 years of age and have a NSW Shooter Licence or Minor's Permit. There are several members who can provide coaching in the sport to new members as well as advising instructions in the safe use of a firearm. Clay Target shooting is a sport open to both sexes as long as they are over the age of 12. There are a variety of different sections for one to participate in – these include an open section, Junior, Women and Veterans. In total Cobar Clay Target Club has over 50 members.
Cobar Clay Target Club shoots on the second Sunday of every month.
Cobar District Cricket Association
The Juniors and Seniors work for the betterment of cricket in Cobar.
JUNIOR CRICKET - Junior Cricket caters for all ages from Kanga Cricket to under 16. The season runs from approximately October to March.
SENIOR CRICKET - The season runs (approximately) after the long weekend in October to the middle/ end of March.
Cobar Judo Club
The Cobar Judo Club, commenced early in 200 consisting of only 2 students. Since then the class has expanded and now many students participate in the sport.
The Cobar Judo Club is allied with the Judo Federation of Australia and with the International Judo Federation.
A qualified instructor conducts training in a relaxed atmosphere in the multi-purpose room on the second floor of the Cobar Youth and Fitness Centre. Classes are held on a regular bases, including school holidays (except Christmas), on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4pm to 6pm, and Wednesday and Friday nights from 7pm to 9pm. (These days and times are accurate at this point in time.) Other training sessions outside normal training times/days may be scheduled if an important event is immanent, i.e., upcoming tournaments, and guest instructors.
Anyone requiring further information can contact the Cobar Youth and Fitness Centre on (02) 6836 2360.
Cobar Junior Soccer Club
The season usually commences in May and goes until September. Registrations are in April.
Ages are from 3 to 15 years.
Games played at Ward Oval on Saturday mornings.
Indoor Soccer
Cobar Indoor Soccer Association runs Mixed Indoor Soccer competitions throughout the year, this is held at the Youth Centre.
Cobar Junior Squash
Location: Cobar Youth and Fitness Centre (Harcourt Street)
When: Tuesdays
Time: 4pm to 5pm
Age Group: 10 to 16 years
Contact: Des Payne
(through Cobar Youth and Fitness Centre 6836 2360)
Cobar Pony Club Inc.
Cobar Pony Club was formed in 1959. The Club ground & Clubhouse are situated at Dalton Park Horse Sport complex, otherwise known as the racetrack. Club membership fees are $10 person & $20 family. The Club is part of the Pony Club Association of Australia NSW, which is an additional $15 per non riding member and $30 per rider. This forms part of your insurance on Pony Club rally and competition days. Riders must be registered. The only other requirements are a skullcap (safety headgear) bearing the Australian Association Standards mark ASA3838 and elastic sided boots with full smooth soles. Any 'gear' (bridle, saddle, etc) on the horse is expected to be well maintained and safe. You do not have to have a horse, however to get the greatest benefit from the Club, it helps to have a pony. Club uniform is long sleeved yellow shirt, bottle green tie and jumper with beige jodhpurs and green saddlecloth with yellow trim (for competition days only).
Cobar Pony Club hold monthly rallies from March through to November and also regular competition days.
(See the local newspapers under 'Horse Sports')
Cobar Rugby League Football Club
JUNIOR RUGBY
Rugby League offers a game that is entirely suitable and safe for children.
Mini Footy (6-9 years) and Mod League (10-12 years) offer ideal children's games whilst the SAFEPLAY CODE offer an ideal on field environment. Boys 12 years and above play international (i.e. normal) rules.
Junior Rugby League offers:
- making new friends
- learning new skills
- fitness
- playing in a team sport
- having fun at training and games
- qualified coaches and support staff
All family members are welcome at our Club.
Cobar plays in an 8 team competition within Group XI which includes clubs in Dubbo, Nyngan, Wellington and Narrornine.
Training commences in April each year with the competition running through from May to September. New players can be registered at any time.
SENIOR RUGBY
Cobar Rugby League has an Under 18 team in the Country Rugby League Group Eleven Competition. Teams are played from Nyngan, Narromine, Dubbo, Wellington, Parkes, Forbes & Manildra on a home and away basis. On the event of an away game the club organizes a bus, usually with a small fee to the player. Training usually is on two nights a week at Tom Knight Oval (exact days will be told to player upon commencement). Games are usually played on Sundays at the oval, this is advertised in the local papers.
Cobar Rugby Union Club
Cobar Rugby Union Club will welcomes all new players,
President Jarred Marsden
Cobar Swimming Club
Where: Cobar Swimming Pool
When: Wednesday nights October to March
Time: 5pm-7.30pm
Age: 5 years to 18 years
Everybody welcome, great family night. Enjoy swimming for fun.
For more information contact the local Swimming Pool.
Cobar Tennis Club
Where: Bossie Mitchell Drive, opposite Tom Knight Oval
When: Monday and Wednesday nights
All Welcome
Court Hire day or night.
Cobar Touch Football Association
Summer Competition runs on Wednesday or Thursdays between 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
Winter Competition runs on Wednesdays or Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm.
Where: Ward Oval
Cost: $25 to $40 approx
Keep your eye in the local paper for commencement dates and draw.
Esteem Fitness
Power bar Tuesday and Thursdays at 5.30pm at Youth Centre.
Circuit class every Friday at 10am either at Youth Centre or local Oval
Costs $8.00 per adult, $4.00 for students and pensioners
Far West Academy of Sport
Wetherell Crescent Cobar NSW 2835
P.O. Box Cobar NSW 2835
Offering a comprehensive range of sport development programs.
- Providing opportunities for talented young athletes in far west NSW.
- Access to quality coaching,
- Sports science and other support services.
Phone: 6836 2970
Fax: 6836 2996
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
Junior Basketball Association
Junior basketball is held at the Bruce Mitchell Stadium, Cobar Youth and Fitness Centre each Thursday evening starting at
4:45pm Aussie Hoops
5:30pm Under 12's
6:30pm Under 14's
7:30pm Under 16's & Under 18's
Each age group has a coordinator and team coach/manager.
The association is affiliated with NSW Basketball Ltd., who runs training camps and conducts representative competitions with other towns and regions.
Each player is registered with NSW Basketball, which covers players insurance and affiliation to play in NSW Basketball run competitions.
For further information contact the Youth Centre.
The Centre runs a Senior Men's and Women's Basketball competition throughout the year.
The Cobar Basketball Association runs regular junior competitions. The Centre has a supply of basketballs available for use by leaving a deposit.
The Cobar Youth And Fitness Centre
Cobar Youth and Fitness Centre is a multipurpose centre that offers a variety of facilities to the Cobar community including
- Kiosk
- Games Room
- Tennis Courts
- Squash Courts Saunas
- Skate park
- Basketball
- Squallyball
- Esteem Fitness
- Rest Rooms
- Bruce Mitchell Stadium
- Harry Marshall Gymnasium
- Youth Café
- Table Tennis
- Judo
- Activities
The Centre is open 7:30am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 1pm to 6pm (2pm to 7pm Daylight Savings), Weekends and Public Holidays.
The Centre will remain open from 7:30am to 9pm throughout the school holidays
Netball
The Cobar Netball Association Inc. promotes the interests of netball in Cobar and caters for all age groups.
Netball is played on Saturdays with the Funnet, Netta and Junior programs being played in the morning and the Senior Competition in the afternoon.
The season runs from March through to September each year.
The headquarters are at the Netball Complex, Ward Oval, located in Maidens Avenue, Cobar.
There are four different programs aimed at different age and skill levels. The first is Funnet for the 5 to 7 year olds, then Netta for the 8 to 11 year olds, then Juniors for 12 to 16 year olds and finally the Senior Competition for those 16 years and over. Fees are due at the beginning of each season and are a 'one-off' payment for the entire season.
For more information contact Tanya Huon on 0438 155 063.
An indoor netball competition is also run at the Youth and Fitness Centre, there are two divisions – ladies and mixed. Registration is $26.00 to be paid at the beginning of the season and $5.50 per game for court fees also applies.
What religions are represented in Cobar?
Cobar Baptist Church
The Baptist Church is situated in 9 Harcourt Street and offers many services for the family including Family Worship Service (10am Sundays), Youth Group ad Awana Kids Club for children 8 to 12 year (6:00pm Thursday). Bus pick up is available for both Youth Group and Awana Kids Club. Phone Pastor Ian Charles on phone: (02) 68 36 2616 or Paul and Sarah Theakston on phone (02) 68 36 4704. Christianity Explained Courses and Basic Counselling is available by contacting Pastor Ian Charles (phone (02) 68 36 2616 for appointment).
For more information please contact
Pastor Ian Charles
11 Harcourt Street
PO Box 185, Cobar NSW 2835
Phone/Fax: (02) 68 36 2616
Email: ighoc@centernet.com.au
Website: http://www.cobarbaptist.org.au
St. Paul's Anglican Church
The church is situated between the Court House and the fire Station in Barton Street. On Sundays, the service starts at 9am. This is a service for families (Holy Communion) and has a focus on children. The service finishes at 10am.
For more information please contact
Nel Merritt
Phone: (02) 68 36 2564
Phone: (02) 68 36 2015
Uniting Church
The Uniting Church is situated in Barton Street between the Dental Surgery and the Fire Station. Children and families are always welcome at our church services that commence at 9:30am. Each Sunday children can participate in a children's talk within the service and then work on some activity sheets during the service. Join with us in worship and then afterwards for morning tea in the church hall.
For more information please contact
Reverend Brett Furner
43 Barton Street
Cobar, NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2682
Is there a library in Cobar?
The Cobar Shire Library offers a wide range of services for the public. We have free Internet services and email. There is a colour and black/white photocopier, laminating, faxing, word processing, colour printing and a genealogy area for people to do their family history.
On Saturday mornings we hold Children's Storytime at 10:30am and during the school holidays we have Kid's Craft Activities, usually for two and a half hours. All are welcome. We also offer an interlibrary loan service for books and materials that we do not have in stock. So call in and see us!
For more information please contact
Cobar Library
39 Marshall Street Cobar, NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2744
Fax: (02) 68 36 1472
Email: cobarlibau@yahoo.com
Are there any performing arts in town?
Western Studio or Performing Arts
Western Studio of Performing Arts is a Dance Studio that teachers local students in the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Catering from 3 Years to Adults, classes are held in Cobar each Saturday during school term at the Cobar Youth Centre.
WSPA has been established since 1994 and has been coming to Cobar sines 2001. Eisteddfods and Exams are part of our agenda as are community events, and the many students who attend classes enjoy learning and are keen and energetic. Dancing provides children with coordination skilld, confidence, fitness and fun so the benefits are obvious. All new students are welcome.
For more information please contact
Angie White
Phone: (02) 68 32 2952
Between 7am and 9am
Miss Kimberley's School of Dance
Places still available in: Jazz, Tap & Ballet for ages 2 Years to Adult. Your first class is FREE!!
Introducing this year Exam Classes and Smaller Age Groups
For more information please contact
Kimberley
Phone: (02) 68 36 4952
Mobile: 0407 445 685
Email: misskimberley04@hotmail.com
What heritage information is available about Cobar?
The Great Cobar Heritage Centre exhibits a wonderful collection of artefacts dating from 1869 to the present day. Once the former Administration Building of the Great Cobar Copper Mine (circa 1910), the Centre now show cases the rich history of Cobar's pioneers, the extraordinary diverse local heritage of Cobar and also mining displays and traditional Aboriginal artefacts. Outside the Centre is Cobar's first copper mining site, an 'Open-Cut' lake which offers stunning views.
The Centre has a souvenir and gift shop with a range of merchandise available for purchase and free information brochures are also available. Visitors can also pick up information brochures free of charge. Free barbeque facilities, picnic areas and toilets are available which visitors are welcome to use.
Opening Hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Weekends and Public Holidays 9am to 5pm.
For more information please contact
The Great Cobar Heritage Centre
Barrier Highway
PO Box 223 Coabr NSW 2835
Phone: (02) 68 36 2448
Fax: (02) 68 36 1818
Email: cobarmus@bigpond.com
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