Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association Limited (CECAL)
for an Inclusive, Healthy and Harmonious Community
Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association Limited (CECAL) is a non-profit community organisation providing neighbourhood centre services to Earlwood and surrounding suburbs.
We strive to work with our community to provide the services that matter to you, and always look forward to waving new faces through our doors and growing together. We can’t wait to welcome you at CECAL and connect with you across our varied programs.
For over 45 years, CECAL has been creating and maintaining local connections through our programs for seniors, children and families, youth, community development, and gambling and carers support.
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision: is an inclusive, healthy and harmonious community.
Our Mission: CECAL enriches lives by building and strengthening connections in our community.
Our Values: Openness, Innovation, Excellence, Community-Focused
A word from the CEO -
New CEO Gareth Wyatt joined CECAL in February 2022 after spending much of his work career in banking and Disability Employment Services.
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The opportunity to join an organisation that has been serving the local community for over 40 years is an incredible privilege. I am really enjoying working with the staff and volunteers to continue the CECAL journey.”
Outside of work Gareth is married to Nicole and has two teen age children Daniel and Holly. Gareth is a mad keen Cronulla sharks fan and enjoys playing basketball.
Membership
Become a CECAL member to help support our work and strengthen your bond to the local community.
As a CECAL member, you will become an important part of our network. Membership enables you to vote at CECAL Annual General Meetings to elect incoming board members, as well as guide the direction of our program areas and projects. You will also get access to our quarterly Caring News newsletter with information about upcoming programs and events, and after 6 months gain access to discounts for some of our outings.
Being a member is also a great way to build connections with other local residents, through our members’ events such as Christmas Lunch and Neighbourhood Award Day!
CECAL annual membership is just $10. You can download the membership form here, or get in touch via phone on (02) 9559 4013 or email at reception@cecal.org.au.