Hastings Neighbourhood Services
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ILC 5 Hubs Program
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Servicing the communities of Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, Laurieton and Kempsey
Our Aim
The ILC program aims to provide it's participants with:
The ILC program aims to provide it's participants with:
- Greater opportunities to participate and contribute to the community
- Increased accessibility to the community
- Increased inclusion within the community
- Increased skills and knowledge through capacity building workshops
- Easier access to, and knowledge of services within the community
What We Do
Hastings Neighbourhood Services Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Social and Community Participation program will support people with disability, their families and carers within the local community to participate in peer mentoring support groups, social participation activities and inclusive information/skills building workshops, underpinned by individual capacity building activities.
Hastings Neighbourhood Services Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Social and Community Participation program will support people with disability, their families and carers within the local community to participate in peer mentoring support groups, social participation activities and inclusive information/skills building workshops, underpinned by individual capacity building activities.
Meet The ILC Team
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Meet Tammy our ILC Coordinator
Tammy is passionate about empowering people with disabilities by providing essential information, linkages, and capacity-building opportunities. With 7 years of experience in Disability Employment Services and as the former National Disability Coordination Officer for Western NSW, she has witnessed the transformative power of tailored support and inclusive practices. Her mission is to create a more inclusive and accessible environment, ensuring that people with disabilities have the tools, resources, and connections they need to succeed in both employment and everyday life. Originally from Bathurst, Tammy moved to the beautiful Hastings area with her daughter in 2018 and is now proud to call the Mid North Coast (MNC) home. She loves exploring the region and going on adventures to enjoy everything this stunning area has to offer |
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Meet Grace our Community Engagement Officer
Grace is an accredited Social Worker who has previous experience working within the Child Protection sector. Grace is a country girl who moved from Hay to Port Macquarie for a sea change and loves exploring rock pools and waterfalls. In her spare time Grace is either burying her head in a good book, fishing, or spending quality time on the beach with her two sausage dogs and partner. Grace is an enthusiastic advocate for the rights of vulnerable individuals and the importance of accessible services within the community |
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Meet Libby our Support Worker based in Port Macquarie
Libby has qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Counselling, Aged Care and Disability. Libby has worked in Family Day Care, Preschool, LDC, Supported playgroups, Lifeline, Community and Residential Aged Care, and individual support in disability. Libby lived in Port Macquarie as a young person and returned to the Hastings in 1999. Libby has two adult sons and two cats. Libby loves to read, sing, garden, swim and spend time at the beach and with friends. Drop into the Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre to speak with Libby about how the ILC program could support you and your loved ones! |
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Meet Peter our Support Worker based in
Lake Cathie Peter moved to Port Macquarie in 2009 with his wife and three children. Peter is a jack of all trades having worked within the timber retail industry, for his family freight business, within the commercial leather products industry and has over 10 years’ experience in civil construction as a Formwork Carpenter. Peter has spent over 12 years working for a disability supported employment foundation in Port Macquarie and loves working with people to achieve their goals and become part of the local community. Peter spends his spare time with family and friends, surfing, bushwalking & gardening. Peter is a member of Salt Community Church & volunteers at the Bonny Hills Surf Club and Hastings Disabled Surfing Association |
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From left to right
Peter Fallon Libby Coote Grace Nisbet Tammy Flanagan |
Community Support Worker Lake Cathie Support Worker Port Macquarie Community Engagement Officer ILC Coordinator |
How we can Support You
Listen and Validate
Our ILC team will listen to your story and validate your experiences, needs and goals.
Our ILC team will listen to your story and validate your experiences, needs and goals.
Develop Individual Plans
We will work one on one with participants to identify individual goals along with any barriers they may face.
We will work one on one with participants to identify individual goals along with any barriers they may face.
Provide Information
The ILC team are dedicated to fostering participant growth and development through a range of tailored information.
The ILC team are dedicated to fostering participant growth and development through a range of tailored information.
Link in with Services
The ILC Team believe it is essential to link participants with local services to enhance individual capacity and contribute to community.
The ILC Team believe it is essential to link participants with local services to enhance individual capacity and contribute to community.
Taking Time to Empower You
Information
The ILC team will endeavour to provide participants with the information required to access services and become active members of the community.
Linkages
The ILC team are committed to linking participants with the right services to address needs, barriers and all aspects of wellbeing.
Capacity Building
The ILC team will strive to empower participants with the tools and knowledge they need to drive their own development and become active members of the community.
The ILC team will endeavour to provide participants with the information required to access services and become active members of the community.
Linkages
The ILC team are committed to linking participants with the right services to address needs, barriers and all aspects of wellbeing.
Capacity Building
The ILC team will strive to empower participants with the tools and knowledge they need to drive their own development and become active members of the community.
ILC Referral Form
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New Programs for 2025
Spaces will be limited so please register by following the attached link of the course you are interested in or by contacting an ILC team member.
Fully Funded Programs so Don't Miss Out !
Spaces will be limited so please register by following the attached link of the course you are interested in or by contacting an ILC team member.
Fully Funded Programs so Don't Miss Out !
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Grow Catch & Cook
The Grow Catch and Cook program will be facilitated out of the Lake Cathie Community Hub and Garden. This is an all-abilities program and welcomes individuals who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, experiencing social barriers or who just wants to learn some extra skills. Come and be part of our social crew where together we will: GROW - learn gardening techniques for composting to growing your own fresh produce. CATCH - learn fishing techniques and come and enjoy throwing in a line at our beautiful Lake Cathie followed by a BBQ lunch. COOK - Learn to cook nutritious meals from the produce of our Lake Cathie Community Garden. You will also have the chance to meet and be part of the passionate and friendly gardening community with lots of fun group activities along the way. |
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Raising Warriors
Raising Warriors - Single Mums Support Program. The ILC team have partnered with Susie from High Vibe Healing to bring the Port Macquarie single mums' community a program that will focus on healing, support and health. This is a fully funded program that will run weekly starting in February. Bookings are essential and spaces will be limited so please use the link below to register or contact an ILC team member. |
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Empower Her
Empower Her is a women's wellness group that will be running once per week in Kendall. This is an all-abilities program and welcomes individuals who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, experiencing social barriers or who just wants to learn some extra skills. Spaces will be strictly limited so please click on the link below and register your interest. |
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Wellbeing Program
Our free Health and Wellbeing Program is for all First Nations women in Kempsey. Come and join our 12-week program starting on Monday 3rd February 2025. Activities will include:
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Our Locations
Outreaching to Laurieton and Kempsey
Outreaching to Laurieton and Kempsey
Port Macquarie ILC Centre
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
2 - 4 Dodds Street,
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Mon - Thurs 9.00 am - 5.00pm
2 - 4 Dodds Street,
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Mon - Thurs 9.00 am - 5.00pm
Lake Cathie ILC Centre
Lake Cathie Community Hub
34 Mullaway Road
Lake Cathie NSW 2445
Mon - Frid 9.00am - 5.00pm
34 Mullaway Road
Lake Cathie NSW 2445
Mon - Frid 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wauchope ILC Centre
4 Tallowood Avenue
PO Box 545
Wauchope NSW 2446
Mon - Frid 9.00am - 5.00pm
PO Box 545
Wauchope NSW 2446
Mon - Frid 9.00am - 5.00pm
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Hastings Neighbourhood Services is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice (formerly Department of Families and Communities). In June 2020 this program was funded for 5 years through TEI (Targeted Early Intervention)
The Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre's strives to deliver;
The Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre's strives to deliver;
- community support programs
- information referrals
- build social connections
- bring the community together
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.
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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