HASTINGS NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES
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Hastings Neighbourhood Services

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Emergency Support Services
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Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
[email protected]

Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
​[email protected]

​Lake Cathie Community Hub
[email protected]

02 6583 8044

02 6586 4055

​0408 194 947
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.​
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.

We Are Not a Crisis Response Service
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If you or any of your family or friends have safety concerns, are experiencing mental health symptoms or are in immediate danger, please call the appropriate Emergency Response Numbers listed below.

​Police Fire & Ambulance

​Child Protection Help line

​NSW Domestic Violence Line 


Lifeline ​- 24 x 7 crisis support

Mental Health Crisis Helpline - 24 x 7

Beyond Blue - 24 x 7 crisis support

Mensline - 24x 7 crisis support

Kids Helpline - aged 5-25 years
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Suicide Call Back Service 
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13 2111 

1800 656 463 

13 11 14 ​


135247 

1300 224 636

1300 789 978 - Men Only

1800 55 1 800
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1300 659 467

Our Locations and Contact Details
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
​4 Dodds Street
Port Macquarie 

Ph:  6583 8044

[email protected]

Opening hours: 
Monday to Wednesday
9.30 am - 3.30pm
Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
4 Tallowood Avenue
​Wauchope 

Ph:  6586 4055
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[email protected]
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Opening hours: 
Monday to Wednesday 
9.00am - 3.30pm
Lake Cathie
Community Hub
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​34 Mullaway Road
Lake Cathie 

Ph:  0408 194 947 
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[email protected]
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Opening hours :
Tuesday to Thursday
9.00am - 3.00pm

Emergency Meal and
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Housing Information
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Community Support Booklet
Food and Accommodation
Where to Find Free ​Meals and Groceries Listed by Day of the Week
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COMMUNITY FOOD & ACCOM SUPPORT BOOKLET
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FREE FOOD LISTED BY DAY AND LOCATION
4 Life Care Community Pantry
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Free Cooked Meals Partnership
PCYC Port Mac - Dignity & Rotary Club Sunrise
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4 LIFE CARE PANTRY
FREE FOOD AVAILABE AT PCYC PORT MACQUARIE
Make A Difference Food Van
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MAD - MAKE A DIFFERENCE
St. Thomas Soup Kitchen
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ST THOMAS SOUP KITCHEN
Souper Van - Wauchope
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Marine Rescue Food Truck
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SOUPER VAN - WAUCHOPE
MARINE RESCUE FOOD TRUCK
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Hastings Neighbourhood Services 
We embrace diversity and welcome all.
We acknowledge and pay cultural respect to the Biripi people – the first  custodians of the land we live and work on today.
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Incorporated as Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre since March 1978
Trading as an Australian Business No: 89592910624 since July 2000
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Management Committee
    • Annual Reports
    • Join Us
  • How to Donate
  • Port Macquarie Centre
  • Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
  • Lake Cathie Community Hub
  • Emergency Support
  • Community Support Services
    • Food Connect
    • EAPA - Electricity Assistance
    • LEAF Program - Document Support
    • WDO - Work Development Order
    • Venue Hire
  • HNS Programs & Activities
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Volunteer Compliance Checks
    • Centrelink Mutual Obligations
    • Volunteer Management >
      • Reward and Recognition
    • Volunteer Training
  • Tenants Advice Service
  • OOSH Child & Vacation Care
    • Enrolment information
    • Parent information
    • OOSH Policies
    • OOSH Holiday Program
    • OOSH Newsletters
  • ILC - Information, Linkages & Capacity Building
  • IFCB - Individual & Family Capacity Building
  • Tool Library
  • Community Event Dates
  • Newsletters
  • Contact & Find us
  • Our Donors