Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Training
Wesley is delivering a robust evidence-based program, which focuses on educating people about suicide, challenging attitudes, and teaching basic engagement and suicide intervention skills.
Participants will have increased confidence in their ability to identify people who may be at risk of suicide, communicate appropriately with a suicidal person, ask a person if they are considering suicide and conduct a suicide intervention.
When: Tuesday, 15th April, 9am - 4pm
Where: Headspace Grafton, 59 Duke Street, Grafton, NSW 2460
Read the Suicide Prevention Training flyer for event and registration details.
Tweed Medicare Urgent Care Clinic – Extended Hours
The Tweed Medicare UCC is now open 7am-9pm, 365 days a year! Walk-in only, no appointment needed. For urgent but non-life-threatening conditions.
For more information and other Urgent Care Clinic sites, please visit the website: Medicare Urgent Care Clinics | Healthy North Coast
If you need medical help quickly but it isn’t an emergency, there are free local options. Urgent Care Clinics on the North Coast are walk-in only.
Tweed Heads Medicare UCC
Address: 33/35 Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486 (Tweed Health for Everyone)
Hours: 7:00am – 9:00pm, 365 days a year (including public holidays)
Walk-in appointments only. All presentations will be triaged upon arrival.
Healthy North Coast supports the delivery of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across the North Coast, helping establish and maintain these clinics to provide timely, bulk-billed care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. These services are funded by the Australian Government and commissioned locally to meet community health needs.
The Men’s Table – Go Beyond Banter
The Men’s Table, in partnership with Healthy North Coast, is inviting local men to come along to an upcoming Entree Dinner.
The Men’s Table is a community group where men meet monthly over dinner to share the highs and lows of life, build trusted friendships, and support one another over time. Membership is free, with men simply paying for their own meal.
Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time local, an Entree is a welcoming way to meet other men nearby and experience conversations that go beyond small talk. It’s a chance to find out more about The Men’s Table, connect with others, and get a feel for what being part of a Table is all about.
Upcoming Entrees:
Grafton – 25 March 2026- Nambucca Valley – 13 April 2026
- Macleay Valley – 14 April 2026
- Port Macquarie – 28 April 2026
Visit themenstable.org to find out more and to register.
Living Well Expo 2026
The Living Well Expo focuses on engaging older persons, people with a disability, and their carers, to improve health outcomes and social connections. The Expo aims to inform and support the local community through engaging activities, demonstrations and access to relevant services and community organisations that can enable everyone to live their best life. We will also be promoting access to health, recreational, educational, and social supports through over 50 information stalls. We would love to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall: 123 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour
Visit our website for more information: The Living Well Expo - Blue Sky Community Services
If you are interested in being a stallholder, please register here: Living Well Expo 2026 – Stallholder Registration - Blue Sky Community Services
Please contact tessadouglas@bluesky.org.au or claudiarigg@bluesky.org.au if you have any questions.
Coffs Coast Youth Week Events – 16th – 26th April 2026
YOUTH WEEK EVENTS
Youth Week 2026 is coming together, with lots of activities and events planned. Youth Week runs from 16th - 26th April. This year's theme is Dream. Dare. Do.
Youthfest
Youthfest will be the main event of Youth Week, featuring live music, a DJ set, volleyball, a dress-up competition, youth awards, and much more. Local services are welcome to host a stall at the event.
When: Thursday, 16 April, 1pm – 6:30pm (DJ performance: 5pm – 6:30pm)
Where: Jetty Beach Park
Read the Youthfest flyer for more information!
If a service would like to host a stall, please fill out the stallholder application form.
Coffs Coast Youth Awards
Come and celebrate the winners of the Coffs Coast Youth Awards!
These awards recognise and celebrate young people (12 to 24-year-olds) who do or achieve great things outside of sports or academics, and may not always be recognised for how great they are!
See below for more information, including how to nominate someone!
Where: Jetty Beach Park, Coffs Harbour
When: 1pm – 6.30pm, Thursday, 16th April
Want more information? Or nominate someone for a Youth Award now!
Closes midnight 13/4/2026
Youth Week: Design a Sticker Competition
To celebrate Youth Week, the Office for Youth is running a ‘Design a Sticker’ competition for young people aged 12 to 24 who live in NSW. You can design a sticker that represents the Youth Week theme. This year, the youth week theme is: ‘Dream. Dare. Do.’ The theme “encourages creativity and courage, inspiring young people to dream big and take real steps to make those dreams happen.”
What are the prizes?
All winners will receive 50 sticker sheets with all finalists’ sticker designs. Winners from each age category can choose from the following prizes:
First place: iPad A16 (256 GB) or 10 NRMA driving lessons
Second place: $400 voucher for Officeworks or 5 NRMA driving lessons
Third place: $200 voucher for Officeworks.
Entries close 29th March.
Please access the Office for Youth Design a Sticker document for more information.
Mural Project
Come join Ash from open studio to learn the art of spray painting to paint your mural.
- All materials and lunch are provided.
When: Tuesday, 21st April 10am - 2pm
Where: Corner of Vernon and Duke Streets
Check out the Youth Week web page for more information: Youth Week 2026 - Blue Sky Community Services
The Men’s Space
This is an easy-going space for men to gather to have fun through social games and activities. Light refreshments will be available.
Join in a relaxed morning of conversation and friendship. This is an easy-going space for men to gather to have fun through social games and activities. Light refreshments will be available.
Run by men, for men.
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30pm
Dates: Third Tuesday, every month.
Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place
Cost: Free, bookings requested (so we can prepare materials & morning tea)
Next meet up: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Visit the Harry Bailey Library website for more information: The Men's Space | Coffs Harbour Libraries
Walk Soccer NSW – Come ‘n’ Try
We're on Coffs Harbour! - WalkSoccer NSW free Come n' Try!
Over 40s Women & Over 50s Men
Just turn up with your joggers, no shin pads needed, and bring a smile on your dial!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, NOVICES WELCOME!
When: Wednesdays - 17:30-18:50 - Coffs Synthetics, Stadium Drive
For more information visit the Walk Soccer website or contact John Hanley on 0411 377 165 or email: John.Hanley@wfnsw.org
Join the What's App chat group!
‘Supporting Children and Young People through Family Separation’ Conference
This year Coffs Harbour’s Family Law Pathway Network are pleased to invite you to the one day “Supporting Children and Young People through Family Separation” conference.
We have three amazing guest speakers lined up to share insight and knowledge from legal, research and psychology backgrounds.
Don’t miss out on a truly meaningful opportunity to engage in some professional development and further deepen your service delivery.
When: Friday, 15th May
Time: 8:30am – 4pm
Where: Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour
Cost: $100pp
Register here.
Read the conference flyer to see our guest speakers.
Gaarlaway Baalijingu – Back to Bellingen Concert and Community Consultation
Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation invites all Bellinger Valley Traditional Custodians and the wider Bellingen community to join us for the final event in our series of community consultations for the proposed Bellinger Valley Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).
This is our last chance in this round to come together, listen, learn, and shape a shared future for Country.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Come along to:
- learn about the vision for the Bellinger Valley IPA
- hear from organisations who care for Country and the animals of our region
- share your voice, your hopes, and your feedback
- walk with us toward a culturally governed, community‑led future for the Valley.
CELEBRATION of CULTURE and COUNTRY
After the consultation, we’ll gather for a community celebration honouring Gumbaynggirr culture, with:
- live music
- cultural dancers
- workshops
- bush tucker and food stalls
- family‑friendly activities
This is a moment for all of us — Traditional Owners, residents, families, local groups, businesses, and supporters.
A moment to stand together for Country, culture, and future generations.
Bellingen Community Consultation for proposed Indigenous Protected Area (IPA)
- Where: Bellingen Showground
- When: Friday, 10 April, 4.30pm - 6pm
- More info: Lauren - data@yac.org.au or 0437834909 - or see the event poster
Gaarlaway Baalijingu - Back to Bellingen Concert
- Where: Bellingen Showground
- When: Friday, 10 April, 6pm - 8.30pm
- More info visit the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation Facebook Page or see the event poster
Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Training
Wesley is delivering a robust evidence-based program, which focuses on educating people about suicide, challenging attitudes, and teaching basic engagement and suicide intervention skills.
Participants will have increased confidence in their ability to identify people who may be at risk of suicide, communicate appropriately with a suicidal person, ask a person if they are considering suicide and conduct a suicide intervention.
When: Thursday, 23rd April, 9am - 4pm
Where: Kempsey Library, 22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey
Read the Suicide Prevention Training flyer for event and registration details.
The Men’s Table – Go Beyond Banter
The Men’s Table, in partnership with Healthy North Coast, is inviting local men to come along to an upcoming Entree Dinner.
The Men’s Table is a community group where men meet monthly over dinner to share the highs and lows of life, build trusted friendships, and support one another over time. Membership is free, with men simply paying for their own meal.
Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time local, an Entree is a welcoming way to meet other men nearby and experience conversations that go beyond small talk. It’s a chance to find out more about The Men’s Table, connect with others, and get a feel for what being part of a Table is all about.
Upcoming Entrees:
Grafton – 25 March 2026- Nambucca Valley – 13 April 2026
- Macleay Valley – 14 April 2026
- Port Macquarie – 28 April 2026
Visit themenstable.org to find out more and to register.
Tech Savvy Support for Seniors
Bellingen Shire Libraries are excited to be offering the Tech Savvy Seniors program at all branches, in partnership with the NSW Government and Telstra. This initiative offers free technology training to seniors, helping them confidently navigate the digital world.
The Shire Libraries are offering drop-in sessions for our Seniors with little or no digital experience, providing hands-on support to develop essential skills for socialising, accessing services, and managing personal tasks online. Participants will receive guidance on using computers, tablets, smartphones, the internet, email, and social media platforms. ‘We are here to help our community embrace the digital age,’ said Shire Librarian, Rowena Sierant. ‘Our team can also assist you with downloading our library apps, giving you access to talking books, e-books or magazines all through your smart phone.’
Tech Savvy events:
- Bellingen Library: Thursdays fortnightly 10am to 12pm
- Urunga Library: Wednesdays fortnightly 10am to 12pm
- Dorrigo Library: Thursdays fortnightly 10am to 12pm
For more information, including the dates of the next events, call Bellingen Library on 6655 1744.
Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition ‘On the Edge’
The Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition 'On the Edge' will be open daily at Dorrigo Community Hall from 1st to 8th April 2026,10am to 3pm.
For further information please contact Dorrigo Arts Council President Alex Mooney on 0436 337 005.ro go to the visitnsw.com website.
Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Training
Wesley is delivering a robust evidence-based program, which focuses on educating people about suicide, challenging attitudes, and teaching basic engagement and suicide intervention skills.
Participants will have increased confidence in their ability to identify people who may be at risk of suicide, communicate appropriately with a suicidal person, ask a person if they are considering suicide and conduct a suicide intervention.
When: Tuesday, 9th April, 9:30am - 4.30pm
Where: Port Macquarie Library, Grant Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Read the Suicide Prevention Training flyer for event and registration details.
Youth Week in Port Macquarie
These are fully supervised, all-ages events with a strong focus on providing a safe and inclusive space for young people to enjoy live music and connect with their community. Both events are strictly no drugs and no alcohol.
They are held at “The Cage” which is at the back of Mothership Music, 125 William Street, Port Macquarie.
Indie Bands at the Cage - Event Poster
- Where: 125 William Street Port Macquarie
- When: Sunday 5th April 2026
- Time: 7pm -9pm
- Cost: $10
- Ages: All Ages
My House 2016 Throwback Party with special guest DJ jimmy Laing - Event Poster
- When: Thursday 16th April 2026
- Time: 7pm -9pm
- Where: 125 William Street Port Macquarie
- Cost: $5
- Ages: 12- 25 years
The Men’s Table – Go Beyond Banter
The Men’s Table, in partnership with Healthy North Coast, is inviting local men to come along to an upcoming Entree Dinner.
The Men’s Table is a community group where men meet monthly over dinner to share the highs and lows of life, build trusted friendships, and support one another over time. Membership is free, with men simply paying for their own meal.
Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time local, an Entree is a welcoming way to meet other men nearby and experience conversations that go beyond small talk. It’s a chance to find out more about The Men’s Table, connect with others, and get a feel for what being part of a Table is all about.
Upcoming Entrees:
Grafton – 25 March 2026- Nambucca Valley – 13 April 2026
- Macleay Valley – 14 April 2026
- Port Macquarie – 28 April 2026
Visit themenstable.org to find out more and to register.
ArtWalk 2026
Port Macquarie’s flagship community event ArtWalk continues to grow each year. With projections, light installations, music and over 100 artists and performers, as well as activations from local school and community groups, ArtWalk brings our CBD to life.
In 2026, ArtWalk will celebrate its 10th anniversary so save the date: Friday, 5th June 2026!
There will be so much on offer:
- Live performances (music, dance, theatre, etc.)
- Lighting installations and projections
- Static sculptures or interactive installations
- Visual art activations (2D or 3D works)
- Market Stallholders
- Food and beverage vendors
- Participating businesses
- Event sponsorship
Keep an eye on emerging event information at the Artwalk 2026 webpage, and you can even join the e-newsletter so you don't miss a thing!
Free Drop-in Service – Dementia Information – Forster
Information for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their carers.
Information covers services, resources and where and how to get support, and assists people to take those important first steps to finding services and support in the local area.
The service will operate from 9.30-11.30am, on the first Wednesday of the month and is coordinated by the local Forster Dementia Alliance.
Where: Forster Library, 4 Lake Street Forster
When: First Wednesday of the Month
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Blue Sky Community Services – Positions Vacant
Work with us to make a difference in people’s lives.
A career at Blue Sky is rewarding and fulfilling. Our work environment is supportive and flexible, and our culture is positive and values based.
We have organisational values that are lived workplace practices. At Blue Sky Community Services we value optimism and innovation, integrity and respect, inclusion and diversity, and connection and kindness.
We believe that the make-up of our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we work with.
We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability, to apply to work with us.
The following position is currently available:
Grounds and Maintenance Officer
Applications must be received before midday on Wednesday, 8th April 2026.
For more information on available roles, please visit our Careers page.
Creating Inclusion through Free Sensory Awareness Workshops
Want to learn how to make your business more inclusive?
Blue Sky Community Services is pleased to offer free sensory awareness workshops designed to help build more inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone. These short, informal sessions are ideal for staff teams and community organisations who want to better understand sensory differences and how they can impact people’s everyday experiences.
The workshops focus on increasing staff knowledge, confidence, and awareness of sensory needs. Participants explore how factors such as noise, lighting, movement, textures, and busy environments can affect individuals differently. The sessions also introduce a range of sensory tools and supports, demonstrating how they can be used effectively to promote comfort, regulation, and inclusion in shared spaces.
Staff will gain practical insight into when and how sensory tools may be helpful, how to offer them respectfully, and how small adjustments can make spaces more sensory‑friendly without major changes or cost. The emphasis is on simple, realistic strategies that can be applied immediately within existing environments.
Sessions are relaxed, supportive, and designed to fit easily into busy schedules. No prior knowledge is required. By combining awareness, practical strategies, and the thoughtful use of sensory tools, these workshops support staff to create calmer, more inclusive spaces and contribute to stronger, more understanding communities.
See the Sensory Awareness Workshop Flyer
Contact one of our Inclusive Communities Coordinators to arrange a time for workshop:
Port Macquarie/Kempsey
- Ross Henderson - Inclusive Communities Coordinator - Blue Sky Community Services
- E: rosshenderson@bluesky.org.au
- M: 0428 353 424
Coffs Harbour/ Bellingen / Nambucca
- Lynda Warwick (She/her) - Inclusive Communities Coordinator - Blue Sky Community Services
- E: lyndawarwick@bluesky.org.au
- M: 0417 878 391
Inclusion Support available for Businesses, Organisations and Community Groups
Blue Sky's Inclusive Communities team can provide inclusion support to your business, organisation (non-NDIS providers), community or sporting group, to assist you with how to be more welcoming and supportive of people with disability visiting your space.
An Inclusive Communities Coordinator can deliver sensory awareness education to your team, and provide support to create your own sensory kit. Or your team may benefit from person-first disability awareness education to ensure they utilise respectful language and avoid assumptions. Or you may like assistance to create your own social story to welcome people to your space.
Supports can be tailored to your needs - pick and choose what you'd like! And supports are free!
Reach out to our Inclusive Communities Coordinators to have a chat and plan your support:
Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Heads LGAs:
- Lynda Warwick
- Phone: 0417 878 391
- Email: lyndawarwick@bluesky.org.au
Port Macquarie and Kempsey LGAs:
- Ross Henderson
- Phone: 0428 353 424
- Email: rosshenderson@bluesky.org.au
Raising BodyKind Teens – Online Learning for Parents and Community
Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional and social deveolpment. Bodies change, peer influence intensifies and young people are increasingly exposed to powerful messages about appearance, weight and worth.
Raising BodyKind Teens is a practical session designed to help parents and caregivers understand body image influences during adolescence and build confidence in how they support their teen's body image during this time. The session explores the impact of puberty, comparisons, social media and online environments and everyday language and behaviours, while providing BodyKind strategies for the home.
Importantly, the session also supports parents to recognise when concerns may be moving beyond typical teenage behaviour and to understand what to do next.
When: Thursday 9th April 2026
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Where: Online (register to attend)
Cost: $15.00
For more information and to register for this online learning, please visit the event webpage
NCOSS Local Connect: Social Sector Forum
NCOSS Local Connect: Social Sector Forum
The NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS), in partnership with Gurehlgam Corporation is holding a free one-day social sector forum to explore the existing strengths and solutions to shared challenges and unmet needs of community organisations.
When: Tuesday, 19th May, 9:30am - 4pm
Where: Coffs Harbour Showground Function Centre
Who is it for? The forum is for locally-based non-government organisations and networks working and volunteering in the diverse field of social services and community health, including government agencies and local council staff.
The forum is for services across the Mid North Coast, Northern NSW and New England, including Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Kempsey, Nambucca, Port-Macquarie-Hastings, Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed, Armidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha LGAs.
What can you expect?
- NCOSS will share important sector updates, such as the Fair Work Commission’s review of the SCHADS Awards,
- Have your voice heard in meaningful discussions about what matters most to our sector.
- Connect and collaborate with like-minded people in your area and create new networks.
- Build your capabilities through practical workshops and resources.
Attendance is free with catering provided.
For more information or to register, click here: NCOSS Local Connect Registration Page.
Leadership that Lasts – Training for CHSP Providers
Hosted by Blue Sky Community Services, this training is for Aged Care CHSP sector workers, or anyone else who is interested in a leadership role, now or in the future, and wants to become a more effective, compassionate leader. Leading for the long term equips leaders with the clarity, confidence, and practical tools needed to build teams that thrive, not just today, but well into the future.
Sustainable leadership is no longer a 'nice to have'; it is the foundation of strong teams, healthy culture, and meaningful outcomes. Leadership that Lasts is a practical, evidence‑informed workshop designed to help leaders understand the science of effective leadership and translate it into everyday action.
This workshop cuts through the noise by demystifying leadership theory and turning it into simple, repeatable behaviours that build trust, strengthen culture, and improve performance across the organisation.
The workshop will be facilitated by Dane Jacka; Dane has a passion to support leaders and organisations to thrive in this frantic world. He has unique experience as an organisational consultant and advisor, coupled with decades of practice in mindfulness and meditation. These skills are innovatively combined to deliver services that transform leaders and organisations from the inside out. Dane has an MBA and additional qualifications in management and project management. He is certified to teach meditation through UC Berkeley and is a board member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.
Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Register here: Leadership that Lasts (online training)
Auslan Emergency Interpreting App Now Available
The Auslan Emergency Interpreting (AEI) App is now available for Deaf and hard of hearing Australia, giving our community equal access to Triple Zero (000) for the first time in history.
To help you get started, we've created two short step-by-step demo videos for iPhone and Android.
Each video will show you how to download the app, open it for the first time, and get ready to make an emergency call with a NAATI qualified Auslan interpreter.
To find out more about the app and to watch the video, head to the AEI App webpage.
Free Online Information session on Legal Help in your Region
Free online information session on Legal Help in Your Region.
You’re invited to a special talk by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre!
What We’ll Talk About:
- All things Mid North Coast Legal Centre
- How to spot a legal issue
- Where your clients can get help if they need it
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Online, Microsoft Teams
Come and be part of this helpful chat! It will go for about an hour, with time for questions.
Click the link below to register or call our office for more information
CLE – Legal Help in Your Region | Mid North Coast Legal Centre
Any questions, please reach out to Nathalie on (02) 6580 2111 / 0477 002 199 or email: nathalie.gentle@mnclegal.org.au
