Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
We Are Here for You
As an information and referral service Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre is the place people come when they don’t know where to go. People often need support to access services, programs or assistance, especially when they are distressed or in crisis. Our centre is run by staff and dedicated and caring volunteers.
Our staff and volunteers endeavor to be kind and make our clients feel heard. We are honest about the fact we cannot fix all their problems, but we can offer a caring and empathetic ear and provide them with the most up to date referrals, and to assist in the process where possible. We can also help with emergency food provisions to tie them over until our next Food Connect day.
Our staff and volunteers endeavor to be kind and make our clients feel heard. We are honest about the fact we cannot fix all their problems, but we can offer a caring and empathetic ear and provide them with the most up to date referrals, and to assist in the process where possible. We can also help with emergency food provisions to tie them over until our next Food Connect day.
The people looking for assistance who come to our Centre may:
- Need some support with emergency food supplies
- Require help with their electricity bill
- Be experiencing domestic and family violence
- Be in financial crisis
- Have Community Housing issues
- Be feeling isolated and alone
- Need support with mental health and wellbeing
- Have substance abuse issues
- Be at risk of homelessness or are homeless
- Need help with legal problems
- Have just been released from prison
- Be victims of crime
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre supports, and is actively involved in local community events such as;
- NAIDOC Week
- Child Protection Week
- Homelessness Week
- Youth Week
- Volunteer Week
Hastings Community Network
Hastings Neighbourhood Services hosts the Hastings Community Network. The Network consists of 56 other like-minded community support organisations who meet on a bimonthly basis at the Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre. The interagency meeting is an opportunity for local service providers to come together to share information, discuss current or upcoming programs, initiatives and community events, or raise any pressing issues or concerns.
If your service would like to come along to the network meeting, please email [email protected] for more information.
If your service would like to come along to the network meeting, please email [email protected] for more information.
NAIDOC Week - 2024
This year’s NAIDOC theme was Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
It honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week, which first began in 1975, provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
For more information on the history of NAIDOC Week and to learn more about this year’s theme, visit our National NAIDOC theme page.
It honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week, which first began in 1975, provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
For more information on the history of NAIDOC Week and to learn more about this year’s theme, visit our National NAIDOC theme page.
Child Protection Week - 2024
|
This year National Child Protection Week continued to champion the message ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’.
This message captures the essence of National Child Protection Week which aims to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future. In 2024, the message that ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ will be complemented with the theme ‘Every conversation matters’. Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well. Therefore, this year we are calling all Australians to start a new conversation. |
Homelessness Week - 2024
|
Homelessness Australia hosts Homelessness Week annually to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness.
During the week homelessness services and community groups raise awareness of the impact of homelessness, and the solutions needed to end homelessness, and advocate for change via national and local community events, media and social media activities. In 2024, Homelessness Week 2024 was held between Monday August 5 to Sunday August 11. The theme for Homelessness Week 2024 is “Homelessness Action Now”. |
National Youth Week - 2024
The 12-member NSW Youth Advisory Council decide the theme for NSW Youth Week 2024. The purpose and meaning of the theme is explained below:
Express – Youth week is a chance for every young person from across NSW to be themselves! It gives young people the opportunity to showcase their talents, get involved and celebrate where they are from, their culture, their sexuality, gender and identity.
Empower – It’s time for young people in NSW to have their voices heard on issues that matter to them.
Get Loud! – It’s time for youth across NSW to stand up and get loud at local community events and across NSW during Youth Week.
Express – Youth week is a chance for every young person from across NSW to be themselves! It gives young people the opportunity to showcase their talents, get involved and celebrate where they are from, their culture, their sexuality, gender and identity.
Empower – It’s time for young people in NSW to have their voices heard on issues that matter to them.
Get Loud! – It’s time for youth across NSW to stand up and get loud at local community events and across NSW during Youth Week.
National Volunteer Week - 2024
National Volunteer Week 2024 recognises the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to the act of volunteering.
It’s an invitation to explore the myriad of opportunities available, emphasising that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering.
Whether you’re drawn to environmental causes, community outreach, education, or beyond, there’s a place where your unique skills and interests can flourish.
It is a week to come together during National Volunteer Week, embracing this theme to showcase the broad spectrum of possibilities and the transformative impact that emerges when everyone finds their meaningful role in making a difference.
It’s an invitation to explore the myriad of opportunities available, emphasising that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering.
Whether you’re drawn to environmental causes, community outreach, education, or beyond, there’s a place where your unique skills and interests can flourish.
It is a week to come together during National Volunteer Week, embracing this theme to showcase the broad spectrum of possibilities and the transformative impact that emerges when everyone finds their meaningful role in making a difference.
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Incorporated as Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre since March 1978
Trading as an Australian Business No: 89592910624 since July 2000 |
Copyright HNS