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Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre 

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.

HNS Weekly Program Schedule
Term 4 - 2025
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Kids Club - Holiday Program
January 2026
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Play Time
Children Aged 0 to 5 Years 
Playgroup
Criteria:   Parents or caregivers MUST be present
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Day/Time:  During School Term only
PMQ Centre: Wednesday 9.30am to 11.00 am
Lake Cathie Centre: - Thursday 9.30am to 11.00am
Wauchope Centre: - Wednesday 9.30am 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
Kids Club
Children Aged 5 to 12 Years
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Criteria: If younger than 5 years, parent or guardian MUST stay and supervise 

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

Description:   Free after school activity club for 5 to 12 year olds. Afternoon Tea Provided. Sport, art, cooking and games provided by Child Safe facilitators.
Bookings:        Not Required
Raising Warriors - ILC Program
Single Mum's Support Group - Wednesday 4 to 5.30pm
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Criteria:  All single mum's

Day/Time:  During School Term only

PMQ Centre:  Wednesday 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Wauchope Centre:  Tuesday 4.30pm to 6.00pm

Description:  
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. 
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Bookings:  Bookings are Essential 
To register contact Grace on 0457 331 359
Chill N Chat
All Men Aged 18 +​​​
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Men's Social Group
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Day/Time: During School Term only
PMQ Centre:  Wednesday 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Wauchope Centre:  Monday 3.30pm to 5.30pm

​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.
Women's Wellbeing
Not currently running in Term 4
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​​Criteria: Women aged 18 and over

Day/Time:   During School Term only
PMQ Centre: Wednesday's 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Wauchope Centre: Tuesday's 10.00am to 11.30am

Description:  A free program for women looking for some timeout to reflect, socialise, learn how to take better care of themselves and enjoy some relaxing-nourishing activities. It is a safe environment for women to explore things such as: mindfulness, creativity, breathwork, meditation, self-reflection, self-care, habit stacking, nutrition and movement.
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Bookings:  Are essential as numbers are limited
Information Linkages and Capacity Building Programs
​Term 1 Programs - Check Out the ILC Page for More Details
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    • WDO - Work Development Order
    • Tax Return Assistance
    • Venue Hire
  • Tool Library - Port Macquarie
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    • Volunteer Opportunities
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    • Centrelink Mutual Obligations
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