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
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.
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.
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Youth Week 2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkYouth Week is back for 2023! The Theme for this year is Connect. Participate. Celebrate.
Enjoy free events all week.
Thursday 20 April:
Native gardening and endangered ecological communities
Join us for a 'garden-flip' to convert overgrown bush into a pollinator attractive garden, including free lunch and plant giveaway.
Where: Nyrang Reserve, Lemon Tree Passage
Time: 10amFriday 21 April:
Youth Week Lounge – Tomaree
Pizza, games, badge making and more!
Where: Tomaree Library
Time: 3pm to 5pmYouth Week Lounge – Raymond Terrace
Compete in the original 90s SNES Super Mario Kart and enjoy pizza.
Where: Raymond Terrace Library
Time: 3pm to 5pmActive Fest
Sporty activities, stalls, canteen, face painting and ninja park inflatables. Supported by NSW Office of Sport.
Where: King Park Sports Complex, Raymond Terrace
Time: 10am to 1pmSunday 22 April:
Outdoor Cinema – Lemon Tree Passage
Where: Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Movie: AladdinSunday 23 April:
Outdoor Cinema – Raymond Terrace
Where: Lakeside Park, Raymond Terrace (next to skatepark)
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Movie: The Lost CityFunded by the NSW Government – Youth Week
Saturday 29 April:
Outdoor Cinema – Nelson Bay
Where: Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryFunded by the NSW Government – Youth Week
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Community Funding Available
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkRound 2: Community support fund and vibrant places
Our 2022–23 PSC Funding Program offers a broad range of opportunities for individuals and groups. There’s lots on offer to support our community and create a vibrant place to live, work and play. Check out the full range of funds available and view the guidelines at portstephens.nsw.gov.au/funding. to find the full list of grants and sponsorships and to scan the QR code click here.
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Renew Hunter Regional Branch
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThere's a special event on at Boomerang Park community hall tonight Wednesday 22 Feb at 5.30pm.
The new Hunter Region Branch of Renew is holding its first meeting and to kick off, the group is thrilled to have Renew's national president, Dick Clarke, as the special guest speaker. Dick is an award-winning building designer and director of sustainability of the NSW Chapter of Building Designers Australia.
Dick will show us images of homes he and others have designed and he will plead the case that "a home has to be beautiful to be sustainable!"
Come along and see what Renew is all about and what our local program has in store for the coming year. Ask questions about sustainable homes, and meet Renew members who know all about renovating with healthy materials, retro-fitting homes for energy efficiency, the latest in battery storage, solar panels, home insulation, electric vehicles and more.
Everyone is welcome, it's a free event, rsvp if you can but not essential - we'd love to see you there!
More details here: www.ecops.au/renew/homes
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Mother and Daughter Self-worth & Connection
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkMother and Daughter self-worth and connection workshops. A free empowerment workshop held in celebration of NSW Women's Weeks.
Designed to boost well - being and strengthen bonds between mothers and daughter aged 10 years and over.
March 10 2023 - 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay - 5pm - 7pm
Bookings are essential - Please click here to find out more
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Shark cages and other Fishy Business
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkFamily Support Newcastle, in partnership with Gan Gan Family Centre are running a FREE 7 week group for women who have experienced controlling and violent relationships:
When: Tuesdays 10am -1pm
Dates: Weekly from 14th February to 28th March 2023
Where: Gan Gan Family Centre, Old Main Road, Anna Bay
Discussions will include:
- What supports violence in our society?
- Connecting with your wisdom, strengths and early warning systems
- Identifying, valuing and respecting boundaries
- Fine-tuning awareness and ways to respond
- Practicing self-care, kindness and creativity
To learn more about these groups and how to register click here
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Legal Aid NSW
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkLegal Aid are having a Cooperative Legal Service Delivery program Meeting in Raymond Terrace.
If you wish to find out more about this meeting and to register your interest is attending click here.
The aim of this meeting is to work together across the hunter to provide responsive and effective services to meet people's legal needs.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Raymond Terrace Library 18A Sturgeon Street.
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One Door Mental Health
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkClick here to view the February Newsletter and What's On Calendar
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Better Man Project
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAre you concerned about you relationship?
Safer Families Centre are seeking men between the age of 18-50 to check out the healthy relationship's website and complete a few short surveys over a 6 month period. The website and surveys are fully confidential. You could potentially gain knowledge on how to improve your relationship with your partner and seek help for your behavior. You will also receive up to $120 in gift vouchers for your valued input and time.
Click here to find out more and scan the QR Code
If you are a service provider interested in the project please do not click on the link, rather contact a team member on (+61 3 8344 4018) for further information.
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The Smith Family
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Communities for Children (FP RTK) believe thriving communities promote positive child mental health. Positive child mental health promotes thriving communities. Please find below / attached opportunity to obtain training before the end of the year:
EquiEnergy Youth- Coach 2 Cope: The Responder Toolkit By Dr Stephen Spencer (PhD)
Tuesday, 20th December 2022
9:00am-2:30pm
Karuah RSL
Click here to view flyer
To book, email: info@eeyouth.org.au
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SRC Small and Vital Grants
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.
Click here to read more.
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ARC Case Study SfG High Impact Report 2019.pdf (407 KB) (pdf)
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Seasons for Growth Overview 080220 FM V3.pdf (621 KB) (pdf)
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Relationships Australia Upcoming Program Guide Term 2 2021 (281 KB) (pdf)
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TAFE NSW 2022 Course Aboriginal Education Northern Region.pdf (450 KB) (pdf)
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CO_20220322_520_528_1.pdf (161 KB) (pdf)
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Tomaree Expo Flyer Community June 2022.pdf (245 KB) (pdf)
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Youth Opportunities Fact Sheet 2022.pdf (621 KB) (pdf)
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Tanilba Bay 23rd August 2022.pdf (998 KB) (pdf)
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Notes 12 July 2022 Port Stephens Community Interagency.doc (4.2 MB) (doc)
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Notes 12 July 2022 Port Stephens Community Interagency.doc (4.2 MB) (doc)
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Financial Counselling Info.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Coach 2 Cope The Responder Toolkit (Karuah 20th December).pdf (209 KB) (pdf)
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HNELHD FCMHP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Feb 2023.pdf (1.5 MB) (pdf)
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CommunityGrantsOverview_A4_2023 V3.pdf (1.07 MB) (pdf)