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Welcome to ​
Hastings Neighbourhood Services​

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all abilities. ​We recognise the First Nations Peoples of Australia, paying homage to the cultural traditions of Elders past, present, and emerging, and we honor the Birpai people upon whose land we gather.​
Christmas Donations for 2025

This year we are putting together 250 identical Food Hampers for our families to see them through the Christmas period while most emergency relief services are closed. This can be a difficult time of year for many people, especially given the rising cost of living, so these Hampers will help alliviate the pressure.

​We are reaching out to the local community for any donations big or small of non-perishable food items. 
See below for some of the items we are looking to include.

We also accept gift Cards or direct bank deposits, and we will shop for you.
Non-perishable pantry items
  • Fruit Juice or Cordial
  • Coffee/Tea/Sugar
  • Long Life Milk
  • Breakfast Cereal
  • Sweet and Savory Biscuits
  • Jam/Vegemite/Peanut Butter
  • BBQ Sauce / Tomato Sauce
  • Rice/Pasta/Noodles
  • Canned Tomatoes/Baked Beans/Spaghetti
  • ​Canned Fruit​
  • Jelly Crystals
  • 2 Minute Noodles
  • Custard Powder
  • Christmas Lollies and Chocolates
  • Christmas Bon Bons
Toiletry items
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes/Adult and Kids
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Soap/Body Wash
  • Talcum Powder/Deodorant
  • Face Moisturiser
Toys and Gifts for the following age groups
GIRLS
  • 0 to 2 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 7 years
  • 8 to 10 years
  • 10 to 13 years
  • 13 to 15 years
  • 15 to 18 years
BOYS
  •  0 to 2 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 7 years
  • 8 to 10 years
  • 10 to 13 years
  • 13 to 15 years
  • 15 to 18 years
 Direct Deposits​
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre  Incorporated
National  Australia Bank - Operations Account
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BSB:        082-356                                       ACCOUNT:          52-542-1537
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Type “Donation” as the Reference and email your details to [email protected] and we will send you a receipt.

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Who Are We & What Do We Do
We provide a range of community services designed to support children, young people, and families from all backgrounds, improving their quality of life and fostering community connections. Our services include emergency food, assistance with electricity bills, free community programs for women, children and young people, information and referrals, tenant's advocacy, and volunteering opportunities.

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​Port Macquarie Centre
​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
​Programs and Activities
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​Wauchope Centre
​4 Tallowood Avenue, Wauchope NSW 2446​
​Lake Cathie Centre
34 Mullaway Road, lake Cathie NSW 2445​​
Volunteer Resource 
​Centre
​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Information, Linkages &
​ Capacity Building​ (ILC)
​​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
OOSH and Vacation Care Centre
8 Boronia Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444​
Tenants Advice Service 
​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Emergency Support Services
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Tool Library
​​​PORT MACQUARIE: 2 Dodds Street
​WAUCHOPE: 4 Tallowood Avenue
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