Lake Cathie Community Hub 

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


Community Garden
Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am to 11.00am
​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
Children Aged 0 to 5 Years 
Thursday 9.30am to 11.00am

Criteria:   Parents or caregivers MUST be present
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Day/Time:  During School Terms only

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

4YP Drop In​
Young People Aged 12 to 16 Year Olds
Thursday 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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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
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​Bookings:    Not Required

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

Grow Catch and Cook - ILC 
Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.00pm

For more information contact Brendan on 0408194947 or email [email protected]
Criteria:   This is an all-abilities program and welcomes individuals experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, experiencing social barriers or who just wants to learn some extra skills.
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​Day/Time:  During School Terms only

​​​Description: 
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.

​Bookings:    Essential

​​​​Seniors ​Stretch & Move
Wednesday 9.00am to 10.30am

Criteria:   Designed for Seniors

​Day/Time:  During School Terms only

​​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]

​​​​Chill N Chat
Men Aged 18+
Wednesday 9.00am to 10.30am

For more information contact Brendan on 0408194947 or email [email protected]
Men's Social Group
Criteria:   Men’s mental health discussion / support / mentoring. Equipping men 18+ with tools and strategies to cultivate sound mental health and wellbeing

Day/Time: During School Term only
PMQ Centre:  Wednesday 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Wauchope Centre:  Monday 3.30pm to 5.30pm

​Description: Chill N 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.

​​Bookings:    Essential

Friendship Club
Fridays 12pm to 4pm

​​​Lake Cathie Crafters
​Tuesday 9am to 12pm

Food Connect - Every Friday

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


​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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