MyLink is an online community information hub. It's purpose is to inform and connect community groups, service providers and members of the community.
This webpage provides information to local community service providers and community groups. This page is designed to provide an online noticeboard to share initiatives, training and community information that are of interest to you, your clients and stakeholders.
Information that you would like to be shared can be sent to us at mylink@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
If you can please include a brief description of your program or event, key information and contact details. Preferably please share a picture file if you would like to share an image.
Please allow one week for the noticeboard to be updated. All news stories can then be forwarded on with a click of the mouse button, via either email, Facebook, twitter or LinkedIn.
For all published materials on research, analysis, evaluation and Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS), click HERE
For public releases of data and dashboards on early intervention, child protection, out-of-home care, social housing, homelessness and other key statistics on community support, click HERE
A new initiative to bring together men of all ages and backgrounds in a friendly and supportive environment.
A chance to share your stories, experiences, challenges, and achievements with other men who understand and respect you while enjoying a BBQ
Next BBQ & Yarn: Wednesday 31st July 2024
For more information click HERE
This webinar offers practical and useful insights into common help-seeking pathways, explores the common barriers to help-seeking, and how we can use this knowledge to support others. Learn more about Mental Health Care plans, Employee Assistance Programs, the Black Dog Institute’s free evidence-based apps, tools and self-care planning.
Date: Thursday 12 September, 11-12pm
Register HERE
The NSW Government in partnership with the Office for Regional Youth and the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) have released a major survey to engage with young people on issues that matter most to them.
For more information click HERE
If you are a young carer living in the Newcastle and surrounding regions, don’t miss out on an epic FREE day at Dullboys Social Co this school holidays!
Wednesday 17 July 2024, 10-2pm.
326 Hillsborough Road, Warner's Bay.
Not only will you be able to connect with other young carers, but you will enjoy driving the dodgem cars, playing arcade games, bowling, putt putt golf and more. Want to check out the fun you will have click here.
RSVP to Rhianna via rhiannag@carersnsw.org.au or call 0461 475 942
Carers NSW and the State and Territory Carer Organisations are conducting the National Carer Survey, to better understand what Australia’s carers want and need. The Survey informs research, advocacy, and service design for carers across Australia.
The 2024 National Carer Survey is now open via this link below. The Survey will close 31 July 2024.
Karuah LALC on Tuesday 6 August 10-2pm
View more information HERE
The Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program grant opportunity is being provided by the Department of Social Services
Applications close 9pm AEST August 5 2024
View more information HERE
The Lifeline Training Support Team hosts Lifeline's community training and dedicated workplace delivery.
View their range of training options available HERE
PCYC NSW is delighted to announce they have received grant funding from Community Road Safety to deliver Traffic Offenders Intervention Program subsidised at $50, for 200 young offenders under the age of 25.
Please see attached application forms, and TOIP timetable.
Empowering recovery from complex trauma.
Check out Blueknot's bi-yearly public training calendar HERE
Workplace Mental Health: Current realities, future impact: recent panel discussion available just for our workplace clients (not shared publicly), you can access it here
Teen Mental Health Matters: free upcoming webinars focused on providing strategies and resources to help parents and caregivers support their teens, RSVP here (scroll to the bottom of the page)
Make room in your budget for the new financial year to participate in Australian Disability Networks award-winning internship program that works towards achieving strategic goals, foster and inclusive workplace and provide feedback on policies and procedures.
Click HERE for more details
Join the Port Stephens Young Parents Group, held at Port Stephens Family & Neighbourhood Service (PSFANS) in Raymond Terrace. Targeted at parents under the age of 25 living in the Port Stephens
For more information click HERE
Attention Lovers of Netball
Netball NSW are hosting a Koori Gala Day that is a family friendly day to celebrate Indigenous culture within the sport of Netball.
The days will includes a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony as well as all things netball.For more information view the flyer HERE.
To register click HERE
Hunter Community Legal Centre, together with Gilbert + Tobin (a law firm), is holding a free Will planning day for Aboriginal people in the Raymond Terrace region on 24 and 25 July 24.
Register here
