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
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
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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Meet Stuey our Support Worker based in Wauchope
Stuey Brown, a dedicated new ILC support worker with a wealth of experience in various fields, including real estate, Centrelink, disability support, and his most recent role as a CSO Clinical Support Officer at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. As a proud father of three and a passionate member of the Port Macquarie community, Stuey is driven by a deep desire to help vulnerable individuals achieve their goals and feel a part of the Hastings community. Outside of his professional life, Stuey is actively involved in charitable initiatives such as plasma donation, supporting Save the Children, and participating in events like Father O’Riley’s Youth of the Street and Him in Heels. He also maintains a healthy work-life balance, staying active by raising his children while playing A-grade baseball. Stuey brings a compassionate, community-focused approach to his work as an ILC support worker, ready to make a positive impact. |
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Meet Georgia our Support Worker based in Port
Georgia is an accredited social worker who has recently just finished her university degree. Georgia was born and raised in Port Macquarie. Georgia is a strong advocate for human rights and is passionate about empowering people whether that is through providing information, linking them into services or creating connections. Georgia wants to support people to achieve their goals and create a safe space to do so. In her spare time, she loves going to the beach, swimming in rock pools and snorkeling. Georgia also loves reading, playing hockey and spending time with her three dogs |
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
New Programs - Term 1 - 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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1. 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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2. 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. 
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3. 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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4. Strength in Motion
All Abilities Pilates is the 4th ILC program being offered in Term 1 of 2025 and will be running out of the Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre weekly on a Monday from 12pm-1pm commencing on the 3rd February. The ILC team have been fortunate enough to partner with Gerry from Pilates with Gerry who will facilitate a 45 minute Pilates class each week that is completely FREE for all participants. There will also be space held each week after the class for participants to socialise and share some nutritious snacks. All you need to bring is yourself, a drink bottle and a willingness to learn - we will provide the rest 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. Spaces will be limited. To register your interest in this program please contact Grace on 0457 331 359 or follow the attached link to complete the registration form. |
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5. Chill & Chat
Men's Social Group is coming to Wauchope Chill & Chat is a free program designed to be a safe space for men to come together, play some games, socialise and enjoy a cooked meal. 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. Chill & Chat will run out of the Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre on a Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30pm commencing the 12th February. Each week the group will discuss aspects of social wellbeing whilst enjoying fun games and activities such as darts, sticky golf, ping pong and more. |
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6. The PC Hub ILC are excited to announce that we have partnered with Danielle and Ben at The PC Hub to bring the Port Macquarie community a program that uses PCs to build personal resilience, confidence, leadership skills and self awareness If you are an adult living with disability / experiencing mental health struggles or supporting a family member who is and would like to build on your social capacity and resilience whilst learning as you play both new and retro games - this is the program for you! The PC Hub program will commence Wednesday 5th February and will occur once a week for a total of 8 weeks. |
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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
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ILC Support Worker - Port and Camden Haven
Libby Coote 0437 829 431 [email protected] Workdays: Wednesday to Friday |
ILC Support Worker- Port and Kempsey
Georgia Smedley 0417 997 986 [email protected] Workdays: Tuesday to Friday |
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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HNS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building is funded by the Department of Social Services for the period of 2 years from 1st July 2024 through to 30th June 2026.
This program was funded for capacity building and social participation for community members living with disability. The ILC team are here to support and welcome individuals who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, experiencing social barriers or who just wants to learn some extra skills.
The Information, Linkages & Capacity Team strive to deliver:
This program was funded for capacity building and social participation for community members living with disability. The ILC team are here to support and welcome individuals who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, experiencing social barriers or who just wants to learn some extra skills.
The Information, Linkages & Capacity Team strive 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 Copyright HNS
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