Hastings Neighbourhood Services

Welcome to ​
HNS Programs and Activities​

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.​
HNS Weekly Program Schedule
Term 3- 2026
**Not all Programs are run during School Holidays
Kids Club - Sept/Oct School Holiday Program
Children Aged 6 to 16 Years
Starts: Monday 28th September 2026
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Ends: Friday 9th October 2026
Bookings and Registration Required:
​To register contact Paul 0428 975 180 or complete the Registration Form.
Description:  A free school holiday program activity club for kids 6 to 16 years of age. Facilitated by childcare leaders and parent permission is required. Holiday programs are usually for 2 - 3 hours, one or two days per week at each Neighbourhood Centre.
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre: 
Wild Nets Adventure Video​
Kids Gone Wild -​ What a Great Day, So Much Fun!!
Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre: 
Wild Nets Adventure
Video​
Lake Cathie Community Hub: 
Movie Arvo - See You There
Thursday 8th October 2026 3.30pm to 5.30pm 
HNS Tiny Tots Playgroup
Children Aged 0 to 5 Years
 Parents or Caregivers MUST be present
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre: ​
Wednesday 10.30am to 12.00 pm

Lake Cathie Community Hub:
Thursday 9.30am to 11.00am
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Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre:
Not running this Term

​Description:  Free play activity for 0 to 5 year olds and their care givers.  We provide the equipment and set it all up. You come and enjoy a fun social outing for you and the children. Facilitated by Child safe workers.

Registration Required:
​To register contact Paul 0428 975 180 or complete the Registration Form.
Kids Club
Children Aged 5 to 12 Years - Parents or Caregivers MUST be present
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Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre: ​
Monday 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre:
Monday 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Description: 
Kids Club is a free after school activity club for 5 to 12 year olds. Afternoon tea is provided. Sport, art, cooking and games provided by Child safe facilitators.
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Registration Required:
To register contact Paul 0428 975 180 or complete the Registration Form.
Chill N Chat - Men's Social Group
All Men Aged 18 +​​​

Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre: ​
First and the third Wednesday of the Month - 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre: ​
Second and fourth Wednesday of the Month - 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Lake Cathie Community Hub:
Every Thursday 1.30pm to 3.00pm
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Description:
​Chill & Chat is designed to be a safe space for men to come together, play some games, socialise and enjoy some food and drinks.
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This is an all-abilities program that is open for anyone who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, supporting someone living with disability, experiencing social or physical barriers or anyone seeking extra "me time" to work on their physical and social wellbeing.

​Registration Required:
To register contact Louise on 0457 050 252 or complete the Registration Form below.
Empower Her
All Women Aged 18 +​​​​
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre: ​
Monday 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Tuesday's 1.00pm to 2.30pm
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Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre:
Tuesday's 9.30am to 11.00am

Description: 
Empower Her is an arts-based wellbeing and therapy program for women. 

This is an all-abilities program that is open for anyone who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, supporting someone living with disability, experiencing social or physical barriers or anyone seeking extra "me time" to work on their physical and social wellbeing.
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Registration Required:
To register contact Louise on 0457 050 252 or complete the Registration Form.
Strength In Motion 
Everyone Aged 18 +​​​
Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre:
​ Monday's 12.00am to 1.30pm

Description: 
Strength in Motion is an all-abilities Yoga and Pilates program for men and women looking for some timeout to reflect, socialise, learn how to take better care of themselves and enjoy some relaxing-nourishing activities. 

This is an all-abilities program that is open for anyone who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, supporting someone living with disability, experiencing social or physical barriers or anyone seeking to build upon their physical and social capacities.

​Registration Required:
To register contact Louise on 0457 050 252 or complete the Registration Form.
Grow Catch and Cook
Everyone is Welcome​​
Lake Cathie Community Hub:
Wednesday's 11.30am to 1.30pm

Description:  Everyone is welcome at our nature-based social program focusing on building knowledge and skills in and around the outdoors.

Grow Catch & Cook supports capacity building through gardening, fishing and cooking related activities and experiences.

Whether experiencing their own or supporting someone living with mental health struggles, living with disability, or experiencing social barriers.

​Registration Required: 
To register contact Louise on 0457 050 252 or complete the Registration Form.
Stretch and Move
All Seniors - Men and Women​​
Lake Cathie Community Hub:
Wednesday's 9.00am to 11.00am

Description:  
Peer support group for all seniors, both men and women. Led by an online facilitator.
We provide a safe, non-judgemental environment to do some gentle exercise and body movement.

Led by an online facilitator.
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Bookings: 
No bookings or registration are required.
Cathie Crafters
Social Group for Like-minded Crafters ​
​Lake Cathie Community Hub:
Tuesday's 9.00am to 12.00pm

Description: 
A social group for like-minded crafters to share knowledge and skills.

Bring your latest arts and crafts project and work on it while enjoying the social interaction.

Enjoy a morning tea and good company while creating your latest project.

​Bookings: 
​No bookings or registration are required.

LCCH - 4YP Drop-In​
Young People Aged 12 to 16 Year Olds

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Lake Cathie Community Hub:
Thursday's 3.00 - 5.00pm
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​​​Description: 
 A free supervised youth space for:
  • table tennis
  • basketball
  • board games
  • electronic games or
  • just hanging out
Afternoon snacks and drinks provided
Lead by Child Safe facilitators

For more information contact Brendan on 0408194947 or email [email protected] ​

4 YP Bus - Outreach Drop-In Service
For all Young People​
Wauchope Skate Park:
Tuesday's 4.00pm to 6.00pm
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Lake Cathie Skate Park:
Thursday's 3.30pm to 5.30pm
​​Who Are We: 
We are a dedicated outreach drop-in service committed to equipping youth with information and connections. Our mission is to foster inclusive environments where young individuals can freely congregate and engage.

Description:  
The bus is packed full of fun and interactive games and activities. 4YP promotes youth to engage with fellow young people and local organisations to help promote healthy community connections. 

The Bus is staffed by workers who have ample knowledge of local organisations and can aid in referring and connecting youth to appropriate organisations.

Food and Snacks:  
During each session of this program young people will have access to food such as toasted sandwiches, snacks and water.
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