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Lake Cathie Community Hub 

Current Programs​ and Activities
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Come and join us for one or more of our many fully funded free programs and activities.
We hope to see you soon.

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Community Garden

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Every Tuesday and Thursday
9.00am to 11.00am

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Come and join this exciting project in Lake Cathie! 
Be a part of the design, construction and maintenance of the Garden. 
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Make new friends, share your knowledge and learn from a fantastic group of passionate gardeners. We look forward to seeing you there!

Playtime - ​0 to 5 Years

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Criteria:   Parents or caregivers MUST be present
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Day/Time:  During School Terms only
Lake Cathie Centre: - Thursday 9.30 to 11.00am

​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 lead by Child Safe facilitators.

​Bookings:         Not Required
For more information contact Brendan on 0408194947 or email 
[email protected]

4YP Drop In - ​12 to 16 Year Olds

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Every Thursday - 3.30pm to 5.30pm  During School Terms only

Criteria:  
For young people aged 12 to 16 years

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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

​Bookings:    Not Required

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

​​​​Seniors ​Stretch & Move

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Every Wednesday - 9.00am to 10.30am
             During School Terms only

Criteria:   Designed for Seniors
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​Description: 
Free gentle group exercises and stretching lead by an online facilitator. Followed by a free morning tea
Come along and meet new friends.
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​Bookings:    Essential

For more information contact Brendan on 0408194947 or email [email protected]
​​​​Knitting and Crochet Workshop
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Food Connect - Every Friday

 Laurieton United Services - 8.00am to 9.30am
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Lake Cathie Community Hub - 10.30am to 12.00pm

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​Food Connect offers free rescued food to those experiencing hardship or disadvantage to ensure no-one goes without a meal. Everyone is welcome.

Come and enjoy a bacon and egg roll for breakfast while waiting for Food Connect to start and have a chat to our friendly staff and volunteers.

We ask for a gold coin donation on entry if you have it, but it is not necessary.

Be sure to bring your own carry bags to pack your food.
Information Linkages and Capacity Building Programs
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Incorporated as Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre since March 1978
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    • 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 Vacancies
    • 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
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    • EAPA - Electricity Assistance
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