What is LinC Hornsby?

Operating since 1993, LinC Hornsby is a group of volunteers from 18 local Christian churches working together to help meet short term 'crisis' needs of people in our local community.

The main suburbs covered are: Hornsby, Asquith, Mt Colah, Berowra, Wahroonga, Turramurra, Normanhurst

and Thornleigh.                                                  

LinC Hornsby is operated by unpaid volunteers and expenses are funded by donations from churches, local organisations and some individuals.

How do we operate?

Calls for help are received by phone in our LinC Referral Centre.  A request could be for transport to a medical appointment, for example, or for a visit to help with some ironing or housework after a stay in hospital.   A phone volunteer at the Centre assesses each request, taking into consideration urgency, locality and the availability of helpers.  A suitable volunteer is identified and contacted.  The client is then advised of the outcome.  Arrangements are confirmed by the designated volunteer.

No fee is charged to clients for the services provided.

Why is LinC needed?

Some needs in the community are unable to be met by existing agencies.

Caring people want to help, but often don't know how exactly.

LinC provides the opportunity for local churches to work together in caring practical ways.

People who are helped include:

• those confined to home
• the elderly and infirm
• the lonely
• people with disabilities
• single parents

...in fact almost anyone with short term

needs or difficulties.

What services do our volunteers provide?

• visitation/friendship;
• home help;
• transport to medical appointments or shops;
• shopping assistance;
• emergency food;
• regular phone contact;
• general assistance.

If you would like a brochure about LinC Hornsby, please call the Referral Centre or email us.