Sanctuary Point facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sanctuary Point New South Wales
Sanctuary Point Location in New South Wales
Population	7,874 (2021 census)
LGA(s)	City of Shoalhaven
Region	South Coast
County	St Vincent
Parish	Bherwerre
State electorate(s)	South Coast
Federal Division(s)	Gilmore
Localities around Sanctuary Point: Tomerong Worrowing Heights Old Erowal Bay St Georges Basin Sanctuary Point Erowal Bay St Georges Basin St Georges Basin St Georges Basin

Sanctuary Point is a lovely town in New South Wales, Australia. It sits right on the edge of St Georges Basin. This town is part of the City of Shoalhaven area.

Sanctuary Point is about 25 kilometers south of Nowra. It's also around 200 kilometers south of Sydney, a much bigger city. In 2021 census, about 7,874 people lived in Sanctuary Point. The town was first called Redhead Point. It officially got its current name on December 24, 1969.

Community Life in Sanctuary Point

Sanctuary Point has a strong sense of community. Many groups work together to help people living there. One important group is the Bay and Basin Community Resources.

Bay and Basin Community Resources

The Bay and Basin Community Resources is a special group. It's a non-profit organization, which means it doesn't try to make money. Instead, it uses its funds to help the community. This group started in 1990. Its main goal is to provide helpful services to local people. It's one of the biggest providers of these services in the Shoalhaven region.

Helping Older People

This organization offers many services for older people. These include:

• The Bay and Basin Respite Day Care Service
• Shoalhaven Neighbour Aid
• Carers Support Group
• Shoalhaven Dementia Respite Service
• The Bay And Basin Community Resources Aged Care Centre

In 2001, more than 30 staff members worked for the group. Over 70 volunteers also gave their time to help.

Community Projects and Events

The Bay and Basin Community Resources also helps with bigger projects. They worked hard to get the Bay and Basin Leisure Centre built. This center opened in September 2001. The group also helped get money from the Australian Government for a sculpture outside the center. They even helped design the sculpture!

The organization often holds community events. These events help raise awareness about important social topics. For example, they have held events to talk about keeping children safe.

Transport and Radio Services

In August 2001, after the Sydney Olympics, the group received a special gift. They got an old Olympic minibus! This bus helps transport older, frail, and disabled residents in the area. A local government official, Wayne Smith, said the group was a "leading provider" of care. They help many different people in the community.

In July 2006, the Bay and Basin Community Resources got a permanent license for a community radio station. This station is called Bay and Basin FM. They often broadcast live from local events. This helps connect the community through music and news.