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Inaugural Volunteers ‘Meet & Greet’ inspires volunteers

The Inaugural JBCSC Volunteers ‘Meet & Greet’, held at the Vincentia Community Hall on Tuesday 2 December, was an outstanding success! Brenda Garnett, our Volunteers Coordinator, warmly welcomed over 65 volunteers. Craig Hatton, Chair of the JBCSC Board, shared JBCSC’s Vision and status of the VGC clubhouse and golf course. He expressed the Board’s appreciation for the enormous community of volunteers who have volunteered to help reinvigorate the VGC precinct. Tom Karp, JBCS

9 hours ago

Joint Board meeting held + volunteers drive continues

On 24 November 2025, a joint board meeting between SGBCC & JBCSC Directors was held. The meeting was collaborative, co-operative and positive. President Proudfoot advised that SGBCC intended to move forward with de-amalgamation, but they need to formally resolve this. JBCSC’s Volunteers Drive Continues This week we begin weekly get-togethers for people wishing to volunteer their services, expertise and time to supporting JBCSC in the lead up to de-amalgamation, as well as onc

6 days ago

Helping out + new JBCSC Director

Our volunteers drive builds momentum The JBCSC volunteer base is growing. As we move towards de-amalgamation in mid-2026 there's lots to be done and we need community help. There is an expanding band of helpers being led by JBCSC Volunteers Coordinator Brenda Garnett who has a wealth of experience and a friendly smile. To bring volunteers together the following activities are planned. Volunteer Meet & Greet and Information Session When: Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Wh

Nov 26

Vincentia features in Parliamentary speech by Liza Butler MP

The JBCSC team were pleased to hear the future of Vincentia Golf Course (VGC) featured in a speech by Liza Butler MP who was speaking in support of Lynda Voltz MP, Member for Auburn, calling on the NSW Government to protect Carnarvon Golf Course as part of a petition debate held in the NSW Parliament on Thursday 13 November 2025. The importance of golf course land as not just recreational space but essential green space for communities was raised by speakers in support, as w

Nov 16

Update + more community questions answered 9/11/25

The JBCSC Board and volunteers have had a busy couple of weeks, as we keep pushing towards our goal of de-amalgamation and getting our new Community & Sports Club up and running. Recent developments The results of the Bayswood flyer drop saw a great rise in community support and interest in donations, pledges, and volunteering. Our team of volunteers enjoyed chatting to Bayswood residents who were really excited to hear that our new Club will provide community meeting and

Nov 9

JBCSC’s reach to our community increases

Jervis Bay Community & Sports Club (JBCSC) was thrilled to be invited to be part of the Festival of Music & Art at Burton Street Mall last weekend, 25- 26 October 2025.

Nov 1

JBCSC + BY Group - Heads of Agreement

Jervis Bay Community & Sports Club (JBCSC) and BY Group have agreed to enter into a strategic partnership which will allow JBCSC to complete the acquisition of Vincentia Golf Club and re-open operations at Vincentia in a way that will deliver a vibrant and diverse new community club serving Vincentia and the broader Jervis Bay region. Collaboration with BY Group will enable JBCSC to achieve better outcomes for the Vincentia and Jervis Bay communities and to deliver those ben

Oct 30

JBCSC partners with BY Group to progress de-amalgamation

JBCSC has issued a media release outlining its partnership with BY Group to progress de-amalgamation and establish the new community club, as presented below: Download or view a PDF copy of the media release here .

Oct 29

De-amalgamation timeline revised with target dates

Charting our path towards de-amalgamation JBCSC has updated the timeline for the de-amalgamation roadmap following discussion with JBCSC Directors and the President of the St Georges Basin Country Club. As both Boards work together on progressing every regulatory step in achieving de-amalgamation, an anticipated date of 30 June 2026 has been set . You will now see some target dates (or estimation of weeks) for steps in the roadmap to give the community an idea of how much ti

Oct 24

JBCSC progress continues

On behalf of the JBCSC Board , Craig Hatton (JBCSC Chair) is excited to announce that we continue to move on in strides. Financial support Thanks to your kind generosity for the future of our club, pledges have increased over the last week, and we need more pledges right now to get our Club open in the best possible condition. Donations continue to come in slowly and are gratefully appreciated to pay for the immediate de-amalgamation costs, especially legal fees and the

Oct 19