HASTINGS NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES
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Contact Us:
Port Macquarie
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Wauchope
​Lake Cathie
6583 8044
6586 4055
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0408 194 947 

Welcome to ​
Hastings Neighbourhood Services
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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.​
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Every new year brings new possibilities—embrace them with courage.” 

​As we welcome 2026, let this quote serve as a gentle reminder that every year brings new chances, new strength, and new hope. The future is shaped by the choices we make today - 
and inspiration is often the first step toward action.
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May 2026 be the year you move forward with clarity, courage and confidence.

PORT MACQUARIE - ​WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON THURSDAY'S
Due to funding restrictions, we will no longer be open on Thursday's.
We apologise for the inconvenience, but we are still offering the same services and programs.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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OOSH - PORT MACQUARIE - ​WE NEED EDUCATORS
Are You Interested?
Email: [email protected]

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Hastings Neighbourhood Services - 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
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​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Open Mon to Wed:    9.30 to 3.30 pm
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​Programs and Activities
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​​Wauchope Centre
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4 Tallowood Avenue, Wauchope NSW 2446
Open Mon to Wed:     9 to 3.30 pm​
​Lake Cathie Centre
34 Mullaway Road, Lake Cathie NSW 2445
Open Tues to Thurs:    9 to 3 pm
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Volunteer Resource ​Centre
​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Open Tues and Thurs:    9 to 3 pm
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Information, Linkages & ​ Capacity Building​ (ILC)
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​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Open Mon to Fri:    9  to 5 pm​
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OOSH and Vacation Care Centre
8 Boronia Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Tenants Advice Service 
​​2 Dodds Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Open Mon to Fri:    9 am to 4 pm
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​​PORT MACQUARIE: 2 Dodds Street
​WAUCHOPE: 4 Tallowood Avenue

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local emergency support

emergency booklet download

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
  • Emergency Support
  • Community Support Services
    • Food Connect
    • EAPA - Electricity Assistance
    • LEAF Program - Document Support
    • WDO - Work Development Order
    • Tax Return Assistance
    • Venue Hire
  • Tool Library - Port Macquarie
  • Programs & Activities
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Volunteer Compliance Checks
    • Centrelink Mutual Obligations
    • Volunteer Management >
      • Reward and Recognition
    • Volunteer Training
  • Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
    • Food Connect - Wauchope
  • Newsletters
  • Lake Cathie Centre
    • LCCH - Programs & Activities
    • Food Connect - LCCH/Laurieton
    • EAPA - Electricity Assistance
    • LEAF Program - Document Support
  • Information, Linkages & Capacity Building (ILC)
  • Tenants Advice Service
  • OOSH Child & Vacation Care
    • Enrolment information
    • Parent information
    • OOSH Policies
    • OOSH Holiday Program
    • OOSH Newsletters
  • Friends of HNS
  • Our Donors
  • Contact & Find us