MyLink - Port Stephens Community Information Hub
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
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.
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
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.
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Dementia Care Navigator sessions and Understanding Dementia sessions coming up
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link27 Jan 2021NSW January, February, March 2021
Date
Topic
Time
Session
Registration Link
28.01.2021
Dementia Care Navigator
10am-12pm
ONLINE ZOOM
02.02.2021
Dementia Care Navigator
1pm – 3pm
Face to Face
Wallsend Library
03.02.2021
Dementia Care Navigator
10am-12pm
Face to Face
Club Lemon Tree
09.02.2021
Understanding Dementia
1pm-2pm
Face to Face
Wallsend Library
16.02.2021
Dementia Care Navigator
1pm-3pm
Face to Face
Raymond Terrace Library
23.02.2021
Dementia Care Navigator
9:30pm–11:30pm
Face to Face
Hamilton
01.03.2021
Understanding Dementia
10am-11am
Face to Face
Club Lemon Tree
02.03.2021
Understanding Dementia
1pm-2pm
Face to Face
Raymond Terrace Library
15.03.2021
Dementia Care Navigator
10am-12pm
Face to Face
Nelson Bay Bowling Club
15.03.2021
Understanding Dementia
1pm-2pm
Face to Face
Nelson Bay Bowling Club
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Transport for clients and WESNET phones
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link27 Jan 2021Transport fund
The Yacaaba Centre has been successful with a grant application through Transport NSW for TARP (=Transport Access regional Partnership Grants Program) and received $22,000.00 for client transport.
Individual transport will be through Nelson Bay Taxi locally to/from appointments and appointments in Raymond Terrace, Maitland and Newcastle area.
One reason why the grant application was successful, was the fact that I have stated this was a joint interagency approach and if successful, will be shared with clients from all services in Port Stephens.
If you have a client who is in need for transport to engage in service appointments, please refer them to the Yacaaba Centre and we will arrange taxi transport for them. If you require anymore information, please contact us at the centre!
WESNET Safe Connections Program:
SafeConnections is an award-winning project with WESNET (= The Women’s Services Network) Safety Net Australia and Telstra to provide free, safe mobile phones to survivors of domestic and family violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence against women. When survivors are experiencing abuse, having access to safe ways to connect with services and loved ones is crucial.
Telstra is meeting this need by donating smartphones with pre-paid credit for WESNET to provide to women impacted by Domestic and Family Violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
WESNET, with funding from the Australian Government, is supporting this effort by distributing the phones to frontline agencies and providing training and information on safe use of technology to frontline workers.
The Yacaaba Centre is a partner agency of WESNET and we have phones available. If you have clients in need of a safe phone, please contact the Yacaaba Centre.
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Carer webinars: January-March 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link19 Jan 2021Dates announced for education webinars and workshops in 2021.
Carers NSW offers a number of free workshops and training for carers, carer support groups, service providers and anyone providing support to a carer. The education and training calendar is updated each month to help you plan ahead for any topics of interest.
Carers NSW have set dates for the following education workshops in 2021.
New workshops for 2021 [details below]:
- Caring through Crisis: COVID-19
- Caring Through Crisis: Disaster planning
- Future Matters: The importance of carers planning ahead
- Carer Skills Introduction
- Carer Skills 6 Week Course
- Supported Decision-Making
Ongoing education topics
Workshops are currently being delivered online using the Zoom videoconferencing platform. You will need access to a computer with speakers (a microphone and video camera are a bonus). Carers NSW will send you instructions about how you can join the session on confirmation of your registration.
Guest speaker requests are welcome. Please contact education@carernsw.org.au Bookings will be subject to trainer availability and COVID safe risk assessments for in-person training requests.
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Newcastle E-newsletter Jan 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link19 Jan 2021Read the latest newsletter here
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POSITION VACANT
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link15 Dec 2020The Yacaaba Centre is a small not for profit organisation that exists to provide counselling to a wide range of clients who have experienced trauma and who may be at risk of homelessness. This position is for an experienced counsellor, preferably working with children and adolescents, 7 hours a week with flexible working hours. Successful applicant needs to be fully accredited and a member with a professional body (e.g. PACFA or ACA). If you are interested, please call the Manager, Petra Offen on 02 4984 2176 or petra@yacaabacentre.com.au for further details, and to obtain a copy of the position description.
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Nextwave Youth Film Festival
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link14 Dec 2020It’s been a year like to no other so we are thinking we should celebrate like no other. Here’s an option for ONE DAY ONLY!
To celebrate Youth Week 2020 (better late than never!), Port Stephens Council has been invited to host an online screening of SWIFF’s Nextwave youth film program. It is a curated 90 minute program of short films made by young regional Australians.
On Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 8:30am (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TERMS), Council will post the link to view the Nextwave Youth Film Festival. The link will appear on Council’s facebook page (link below) and will stay open until midnight.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2923849387848086
Film Outreach Australia provides film programs to venues around Regional Australia, including regular screening programs, film festivals, and special screenings to help celebrate important community events throughout the year like Seniors Week, NAIDOC Week…..and Youth Week! Working out of Coffs Harbour, Film Outreach Australia understands regional communities and regional audiences and have founded and developed the Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) - Australia’s largest regional feature film festival.
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Disability Support & Aged Care Qualifications - Transformational Institute
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Uniting LAC Plan Management Expo Wednesday 16th December 2020
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TAD Freedom Wheels
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link14 Dec 2020Upcoming Days
Wollongong
Thursday 17th December
Port Macquarie/Hastings
Wednesday 20th January
Thornton (Hunter)
Saturday 30th January
Port Macquarie/Hastings
Tuesday 2nd February
Griffith
Wednesday 3rd February
Griffith
Thursday 4th FebruaryThornton (Hunter)
Saturday 6th February
Orange
Tuesday 16th February
Bathurst
Wednesday 17th February
Port Macquarie/Hastings
Tuesday 2nd March
Thornton (Hunter)
Saturday 6th March
Coffs Harbour
Tuesday 16th MarchNew Location for Hunter Assessments
We’re excited to update you all that our local partner in the Hunter region, Action OT is moving down the road from Beresfield to Thornton.
New Address:
1 Poynton Place, Thornton NSW 2322This newly purpose-built rehab facility importantly has lots of space for riding and we’re excited to welcome you all in the new year to continue to be able to access free assessments in order to give more bikes to people who need it.
If you'd like us to come to your area or to book your assessment, contact us on 1300 663 243 or email us at info@freedomwheels.org.au.
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Salvos Hope Centre
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Key Dates
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06 April 2021
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01 June 2021
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03 August 2021
Document Library
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About Us Flyer April 2020 Restricted Office Hours.pdf (1.4 MB) (pdf)
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Lifeline- Managing working from home.pdf (803 KB) (pdf)
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NDIS ECEI Trifold 2019.pdf (1.14 MB) (pdf)
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Caring for carers research outcomes (387 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes October 2019 Port Stephens Community Interagency (2.36 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda 8 October 2019 Port Stephens Community Interagency (166 KB) (pdf)
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Port Stephens Community Interagency Minutes 13 August 2019 (2.79 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda 13 August 2019 Port Stephens Community Interagency (165 KB) (pdf)
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Community Connect Booklet_2019-20_PRINT (1.56 MB) (pdf)
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One Door FCMHP Referral form HNE LHD - PDF Version.pdf (93.2 KB) (pdf)
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COVID-19 Crisis Payment.docx (17 KB) (docx)
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GIS BROCHURE MAR 2019_HIGH RES.pdf (1.39 MB) (pdf)
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Port Stephens Rentals 08.04.2020.pdf (85.9 KB) (pdf)
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Tomaree Agencies services during coronavirus.docx (14.7 KB) (docx)
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Full-COVID-19-Factsheet-health-wellbeing (1).pdf (846 KB) (pdf)
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tomaree peninsula poster.pdf (1.19 MB) (pdf)
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hunter_homeless_connect_resources_2020_a5_e-version.pdf (859 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes Zoom Meeting 28 April Port Stephens Community Interagency.pdf (331 KB) (pdf)
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Service Newsletter Term 2 2020 Covid19.pdf (12.5 MB) (pdf)
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Linker brochure.pdf (518 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes Zoom Meeting 19 May Port Stephens Community Interagency.pdf (573 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes 9 June Interagency.pdf (364 KB) (pdf)
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PD DFVSW (Older Women and Women living with a disability) 0520.pdf (95.3 KB) (pdf)
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PD DFVSW 0620.pdf (579 KB) (pdf)
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PD DFVSW (Aboriginal Focus) 0520.pdf (84.2 KB) (pdf)
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Artists EOI.pdf (2.28 MB) (pdf)
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NDCO School Leaver Fact Sheet - 2020-1.pdf (294 KB) (pdf)
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Carrie's Place Multi Program Referral Form 2020.pdf (213 KB) (pdf)
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SAFER PATHWAY REFERRAL -Hunter Valley_PS Hunter SAM 2020.pdf (159 KB) (pdf)
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DVSAT for non-Police services and agencies.pdf (231 KB) (pdf)
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Interagency minutes 7 July 2020.pdf (1.51 MB) (pdf)
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Minutes of the August Port Stephens Community Interagency Meeting.pdf (1.35 MB) (pdf)
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Uni4You brochure.pdf (350 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes 1 September PS Interagency.pdf (738 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes 6 October Port Stephens Community Interagency.pdf (461 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes Zoom Meeting 3 November PS Community Interagency.pdf (598 KB) (pdf)
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Minutes Port Stephens Community Interagency December meeting.pdf (297 KB) (pdf)