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COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
BOOKLET
Hastings Neighbourhood Services
Port Macquarie Centre
Compiled by TAFE Student Scott McPhail 4 Dodds Street
Last updated April 2021 6583 8044
enquiry.portmacquarie@hns.org.au
www.hastingsneighbourhoodservices.org.au
Wauchope Centre
3 Waugh St Wauchope
6586 4055
enquiry.wauchope@hns.org.au
Lake Cathie Centre
3 Mullaway Road Lake Cathie
0408 194 947
brendan@hns.org.au
16EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES Port Macquarie SERVCES & PROGRAMS
4Life Care & Training Community Pantry. Client application fee $10. EAPA Vouchers Vouchers to assist with paying electricity.
& Living Skills Tues to Fri 9.00-2.30. Delivery available at
Food Connect Free food & produce Tuesdays & Thursdays from
10 Bellbowrie St minimal cost. Telstra vouchers (Centrelink state- 9.30 am. Gold coin and bring a bag.
Port Macquarie ment required). Welfare
6584 2951 Support available appointment required. Kids Holiday Various activities and events during the school
Activities & Events holidays.
Hope Shop Op shop, furniture, clothing, welfare support.
LEAF Service (Literacy, Assistance with personal forms and documents.
Mid Coast Care Gift vouchers for Hope shop. Help with moving
Editing and Forms) Letters, reading & writing, complex documents,
3 Milton Circuit furniture, etc. Showers available by appt. online forms, MyGov.
6581 3303 Monday to Friday 9am - 3.30pm
All welfare enquiries L2P Learner Driver Assistance for disadvantaged learners to gain
0478 558 079 Mentor Program their 120 driving hours and P1 licence.
2/1661 Ocean Drive MR Program Opportunity to gain a Medium Rigid truck licence.
Criteria applies
Lake Cathie
6585 5432 Mid Coast Tenants Information & advocacy to private and public
Welfare Advice & Advocacy housing tenants and caravan park residents.
0478 558079 Service (TAS) Gloucester to Woolgoolga
Port Macquarie Electricity (EAPA) vouchers. Appointment
Neighbourhood required. OOSH Before & After School Care & Vacation Care
Centre Food Connect - free food Tuesday & Thursday Port Macquarie Provides training, assistance & referral
4 Dodds St from 9.30am till gone (bread, rolls, fruit & veg Volunteer HQ for volunteers to 100 local not-for –profit
Phone 6583 8044 or and more) Gold coin donation and bring a bag. volunteer organisations.
6584 1914 LEAF Service - Literacy, Editing and Forms -
assistance to complete online and other forms Tax Help Free service to complete & lodge yearly
or documents. personal tax returns - July to October
Salvation Army Food, furniture & whitegoods. EAPA, Telstra, & Toy Library Provision of toys & education resources for chil-
Lord Street chemist vouchers. dren 0-5
Port Macquarie Showers available 9.30 - 11.30am.
Transport for NSW Various transport projects to assist the
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri community
Assessment Line
1300 371 288 After assessment, vouchers can be picked up Lake Cathie Community garden, various services and
Must phone for an Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-12.30 pm from PM Community Hub programs.
initial assessment or Tues at Wauchope.
9am-5pm M-F Wauchope Neighbour- Various services & programs provided to
hood Centre Wauchope & outlying areas.
PM Welfare section for further assistance only after calling the
6583 7604 above assessment line. Other Various activities and programs developed as
required
2 15OP SHOPS CONT... EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES CONT...
The Smith Family M-F 9am-4.45pm
St Vincent de Paul M,W,F 9.30am - 12pm
143 Horton St Sat 9.30am-12.15pm Port Macquarie Centrelink income statement required. Food,
6583 4230 116 Gordon St Telstra & chemist vouchers, clothing.
Willing & Able M-F 8.30am-3.30pm 6584 1168 Welfare Section 6583 5960
(Mon, Wed, Fri - 10 to 12)
39 Jindalee Rd
6581 0939 St Vincent de Paul Tu, W, F 9.30 -11.30
Port Anglican Emporium 50 Hay Street, Port Macquarie Laurieton
Op Shop 6584 1033 Tues - Fri 9.00am -3 ,30pm 18 Lake Street
6559 8319
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Wauchope Tues, Thurs, 9.30—12.00
6585 1963
ETC- Port Macquarie Employment Services
1800 007 400 Wauchope EAPA vouchers.
Neighbourhood Food Connect - free food every Monday from
Interact Port Macquarie Disability Employment Service Centre 9.30am (bread, rolls, fruit & Veg and more).
6583 4844 3 Waugh St Gold coin donation and bring a bag.
6586 4055
Job Centre Australia Disability Employment Service
6583 7582
Nortec - Port Macquarie Employment Service COMMUNITY BBQ’s
1800 667 832 4Life Care Friday 4.30pm. Family BBQ
Octec Port Macquarie Disability Employment Service Kooloonbung Creek
6584 5040 Nature Reserve-
Gordon St
Ostara Australia Disability Employment Services Phone 6584 2951
176 Hastings River Dr Port
Macquarie Community@3 Friday 3pm-5pm Meal and shower available
8315 1434 Phone 0413 480 999 behind the LUSC Showers are in the club.
Laurieton United Orange Sky Laundry van also available.
Tursa- Port Macquarie Employment Services Services Club
6583 5799
Port Outreach Every Friday, 3.45pm at Kooloonbung Creek.
Read and Write Day Family BBQ Every Sunday, 8.45am at park near Coles, Short St.
Contact Beck Orange Sky Laundry may also attend on some days.
Salvation Army Friday 9.30 - 12.00 0484 006 903
110 Lord St, Read and write day
Port Macquarie Help read letters or forms
Help to write letters
14 3COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICES
OP SHOPS
FOOD CONNECT Every Monday at 9.30am. Bread, rolls, fruit & veg Hope Shop M-F 8am-4pm
Wauchope N’Hood and more. Gold coin donation and bring a bag. Mid Coast Care Sat 9am 12pm
Centre 3 Waugh St
3 Milton Circuit Hot Showers avail.
Ph 6586 4055
6581 3303
FOOD CONNECT & Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30 - 10.30am.
Brekkie Bread, rolls, fruit & veg and more. Gold coin dona- Lifeline M-F 9am 4.45pm
Port Macquarie tion and bring a bag. 122 Gordon St Sat 9am-12pm
Neighbourhood 6584 0200 (Same times for both)
Centre 4 Dodds St
Phone 6583 8044
Lifeline Warehouse
FOOD CONNECT Laurieton United Services Club car park
and BBQ Breakfast Every Friday at 8.30am. (Hosted by Lake Cathie 19 Central Rd PM
Phone 0408 194 947 Community Hub) 6581 3644
RSPCA M-F 9am-4pm
Port Anglican Soup Wednesday 10.30 am - Morning tea 3/15 Short St Sat 9am-12pm
Kitchen Wednesday 12 - 1.00pm - 3 Course meal
6584 6329
St Thomas Church Hall Friday 12 - 1pm Meal
Cnr Murray & William St, Orange Sky Laundry van also be available
Port Macquarie Wednesday 10.30am - 1pm Aust. Red Cross M - F 9am - 4pm
Ph: 6584 1033
1/49 Horton St Sat 9am - 3pm
St Agnes Soup Tuesdays from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm 6583 2788
Kitchen Masonic Lodge, Grant Street
Royal Far West M-F 9 am-4 pm
Hayward St Sat 9 am-12.30 pm
6583 7659
J P SERVICES
Mon Court House Museum Cnr Clarence & Hay Sts 10.30am-12.30pm Salvation Army M-F 9am-4.30pm
Salvation Army 110 Lord St 9am - 12pm 183 Lake Rd
Tues Salvation Army 7 Mackay St Wauchope 10am - 12pm
6581 3776 Hot Showers 9.30 - 11.30
Panthers Club Settlement City 9.30am - 11.30am
Wed Laurieton Library Laurie St 12pm -2pm Salvation Army
Settlement City outside BIGW 10am -1pm 110 Lord St
Thurs Community Legal Centre Murray St 10am -12pm
Wauchope Library High St 9.30am-11.30am 2nd & 4th Thursday St Vincent de Paul M-F 9am-4pm
Salvation Army 110 Lord St 9am - 12pm
Fri Local Court House Murray St 9.30am -11.30am 116 Gordon St PMQ
Sat Port Macquarie Library Grant St 9.30am - 11.30am 6584 1168
4 13COUNSELLING SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
Alcoholics Anonymous Hastings AA Groups
6585 2494 (or) 65823582
Legal Aid Provides legal services to disadvantaged clients
Drug & Alcohol Services Phone to talk to a counsellor or make an
1300 888 529 across NSW in most areas of criminal, family and
Intake Line1300 662 263 appointment.
civil law. https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ After Hours1800 422 599
Interrelate Family Specialists in supporting parents and children,
Services and strengthening family relationships. Per-
Unit 5, 1-5 Merrymen Way, sonal & family counselling.
Mental Health The Network's Court Liaison Service provides Port Macquarie 5525 3200 Various programs and groups.
Court Liaison mental health services in 22 NSW Local Courts.
Service. The service includes comprehensive assess-
6562 0256 ments and where appropriate provide recom- Kids Help Line 24/7, private and confidential counselling ser-
mendations to the magistrate for diversion to ap- 1800 55 1800 vice specifically for children and young
people aged 5 to 25 years.
propriate treatment.
https://www.justicehealth.nsw.gov.au/about-us/ Kempsey N’Hood Centre Booking required. Appointments held at:
health-care-locations/courts Financial Counselling
Outreach Service Disability Advocacy
MNC Community Provides free legal advice, advocacy, and edu- 0457 628 300 30 Murray St. Port Macquarie
Legal Centre cation to empower individuals with knowledge 1300 662 540
30 Murray St, of their rights and the ability to resolve their dis- Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre,
PMQ putes. https://mncclc.org.au/ 3 Waugh St, Wauchope
6580 2111
Lifeline (Counselling) 24 hour telephone crisis support. Online
131114 crisis support. Support group for loved ones.
Seniors Rights Community organisation dedicated to protecting 6581 2800 Lifeline Support After Suicide
Service and advancing the rights of older people, partic- http://www.lifelinemidcoast.org.au/
1800 424 079 ularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
Mission Australia Mental Outreach support for people with mental
Free, confidential telephone advice, aged care
Health 8/27 Grant St health issues.
advocacy and support, legal advice and rights- 6589 5000
based education forums to seniors across New
South Wales.https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/ North Coast Area Health Various health services
Service 6588 2882 or
1800 725 997
Women’s Support better outcomes for women and chil-
Domestic dren experiencing domestic violence. Samaritans Gambling Free counselling service for problem gam-
Violence Court https://www.wdvcasnsw.org.au/help.html Counselling Service blers, family and friends
0456816829
Advocacy
Service Wesley Mission Mid North Financial Counselling Service
Port Macquarie Coast Booking required.
(WDVCAS) 4/66 Clarence Street, Port Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
6584 0053 Macquarie NSW 2444 Appts also available at PM Neighbourhood
6588 1710 or 0448 065 529 Centre - 3rd Thursday each month
12 5ACCOMMODATION/HOUSING SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES CONT...
Community Not for profit housing organisation that delivers
Housing Limited affordable housing to those in need. Rental Seniors Computer Held at the Port Macquarie Library.
Level 1/16 Clarence St housing at subsidised market rent to the most Lessons Please contact 6559 7439
6583 6717 vulnerable in the community chl.org.au/
1300 245 468 Skills Link Training Quality education and training for local individuals,
6583 7288 community groups and businesses
http://www.skillslinktraining.com.au/
Fair Trading General tenancy & park resident enquiries
fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ Stand By Response Support and information for people bereaved by
Cnr Central Rd &
Service suicide https://socialfutures.org.au/health-and-
Barton Cres 0417 119 298 wellbeing/standby/
133220
Suicide Call Back Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service
Service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and
1300 659 467 online counselling to people who are affected by
Housing (FACS) Apply for Housing Assistance, suicide.
9 Short Street private rental assistance including Rentstart https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
5525 1200 Bond Loan, request a repair facs.nsw.gov.au/
Uniting The program provides support to parents with chil-
Intensive Family Sup- dren aged 0-12yrs that aims to strengthen family
Link2home Information, assessment or referral to homeless- port Service Port Mac- functioning and enhance life opportunities for chil-
1800 152 152 ness services and support 24/7 quarie dren. Prevention and early intervention support for
facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you- 6581 6600 families.
homeless https://www.uniting.org/services/family-services/
facility/uniting-burnside-hastings-family-support-
service-port-macquarie
Wauchope Neighbour- Community Information referral and assistance.
Liberty Domestic & Crisis accommodation for women and children expe- hood Centre Food Connect Monday from 9.30am. Bring a bag.
Family Violence riencing domestic and family violence or at risk of 3 Waugh St, Gold coin donation. Laundry facility available for
Specialist Services homelessness at Galbaan House. Wauchope those who are experiencing homelessness.Tues &
6583 2155 Domestic and family violence specialist support and 6586 4055 Wed 9am - 1pm http://
homelessness services through our outreach centre, www.hastingsneighbourhoodservices.org.au/#
Liberty Cottage.
Fixed Address - transitional housing options and case Women’s Information & Ensuring all women and girls have equal opportuni-
management for men who have used violence, in or- Referral Service ties to participate and achieve, we will make NSW a
der to keep women safe in their own homes. (WIRS) better place to live for everyone.
www.libertyservices.org.au 1300 888 529
6 11SUPPORT SERVICES CONT... ACCOMMODATION/HOUSING SERVICES CONT...
Mid Coast Tenants Assistance for social housing, private
Advice Service tenants and park residents including
Mission Australia Early intervention and prevention. Integrated 6583 9866 tribunal representation if required.
6589 5000 nationwide services to help people find safe and 1800 777 722 Phone service. Appointment required.
• Parents Next affordable housing, support disadvantaged chil- hastingsneighbourhoodservices.org.au/
• Brighter Futures dren and families, empower troubled young tenants-advice-service.html
• Youth on Track people, assist people with mental illness and dis-
•
New Horizons Assistance for those at imminent risk of
Mental Health ability https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/
• Partners in Recovery
Supporting & Securing becoming homeless. Support to access or
• Indigeneous
Tenancies (SST) sustain tenancy and prevent eviction from
Gambling 1800 188 890 private or social housing.
Counselling 6588 8100 facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/
NSW Rural Mental 24/7 mental health support line for services/mid-north-coast-supporting-
Health Support Line farmers & other rural people tenancies
1800 201 123 YP Space Port Macquarie Specialist youth homelessness service.
2444 House Support and accommodation to children &
6584 0066 young people aged 12 to 25 years
yps.org.au/
New Horizons Wellbeing specialists and support. Disability, mental
2/137 Gordon St health, youth, aged care, indigenous & homeless.
6588 8100 http://m.newhorizons.org.au/ SUPPORT SERVICES
Orange Sky Laundry Community Breakfast, Hayward St. Beyond Blue Assistance for people experiencing
Sunday 8.30 - 10am 1300 224 636 anxiety or Depression beyondblue.org.au/
St Anglican Soup Kitchen, Hay St.
The Buttery Relapse & Prevention After Care
Wed 10.30am - 12.30pm
2 Seymour St Laurieton.
6687 1111 Program
Located at PM Community https://www.buttery.org.au/
Wed 3-5pm
Health
Port Macquarie Youth Engage support and nurture the youth of the Hastings.
Hub Promote self esteem by laying a platform based on
Centacare Centacare offers person-centred,
140 Horton St friendship, health, education and community support. Level 1 Bourne House tailored support to NDIS participants
6584 7569 Mon - Fri 3pm-7pm 10-12 Short St, and is an approved NDIS participant
http://pmyh.org.au/ Port Macquarie 6581 6800 stagnesparish.org.au/centacare/#about
Community Health Provides an extensive range of Community
Port Macquarie The Sexual Assault Service provides support to chil- Port Macquarie Health Services. Covering all ages from chil-
Sexual Assault dren, teenagers, and adults who have experienced Mid North Coast Local Health dren to older people, from prevention and
Service (MNCLHD) sexual assault. https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/ District early intervention, through to treatment and
6588 2882 services/child-youth-family-services/sexual-assault- 6588 2882 the long-term management of complex or
services/ chronic conditions
mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
10 7SUPPORT SERVICES CONT...
SUPPORT SERVICES CONT...
Dads in Distress. Mums Helping parents deal with the trauma of separation; a
in Distress. Parents major cause of suicide in Australia.
Beyond Breakup Support is available by phone, LiveChat & email & Liberty Domestic & Family Liberty offers a range of specialist domestic and fam-
1300 853 437 website. parentsbeyondbreakup.com/ Violence ily violence support services including:
Specialist Services Emergency supported accommodation and transi-
Dept of Communities & Working with children, adults, families and communi- 6583 2155 tional housing support. Case management and safety
Justice (DCJ) ties to improve lives and help people realise their planning. Information, advocacy, brokerage and
9 Short St, PMQ potential https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/ referrals to other services. Dusk support group for
6580 3700 women. Kids Club. Men’s Behaviour Change pro-
DVA Community Assistance for veterans grams -Engage2Change and Fixed Address
Support Service https://beta.dva.gov.au/ www.libertyservices.org.au
Officer 6586 6608
EACH Reconnect Reconnecting young people to their families and the
10-12 Short St, PMQ community through counselling and practical sup-
6588 7300 port. Reconnect works closely with other local ser- MSS A network of support services for families, older
vices to support young people and their families. 60 Home St PMQ people and their carers, those experiencing demen-
http://www.each.com.au/service/reconnect-nsw/ 6584 5295 tia and their carers, people with a disability and
their carers, those in residential care facilities and
Family Connect Bringing together families, support services and financially disadvantaged households.
Service (formally Family community resources so that our children and young https://mssinc.org.au/
Referral Service) people are safe and well. Works with all services to
Suite 3, 109 William St, find out what best supports young people and fami- No Interest Loans No interest loans for whitegoods, furniture, some
PMQ 1800 758 589 lies and their children, and what we can do to im- Scheme (NILS) medical & dental services, educational items, car
0407 816 314 prove our community resources. rego & green slips.
http://www.familyreferralservice.com.au/ https://mssinc.org.au/no-interest-loan/
Grow 0419 719 776 Assists with recover from mental illness through a
6585 6313 unique program of mutual support and personal de- Mental Health Line 24/7 access to mental health advice
1800 558 268 velopment. Tues 10.30am. Colonial Meeting Rooms, 1800 011 511
Cnr William & Hay Sts
Men’s Sheds 5/25 Central Rd PMQ
https://www.grow.org.au/about/
Port Macquarie mensshed@gmail.com https://mensshed.org/
Headspace 6588 7300 One-stop-shop for young people who need help with 6581 4421
10-12 Short St PMQ mental health, physical health (including sexual 0448 504 312 Wauchope Showgrounds 0427 207 359
health), alcohol and other drugs or work & study sup-
port https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/ Kendall 6559 4876 Batar Creek Rd, Camden Haven Showground
port-macquarie/news/
Home and The Commonwealth Home Support Programme's Migrant Settlement Info & referral service for migrants & CALD
Community Care (CHSP) aims to deliver timely, high quality entry- Project Worker residents Gloucester to Kempsey
(HACC) 6656 7688 level support services, to help frail older people stay 6553 5121 https://mvns.org.au/programs-services/migrant-
in their homes as long as they can and wish to do so. assistance/
My Aged care https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/information/
https:// home-community-care
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