MAC Activities are back for Term 3!
Come and learn new skills, meet other locals and share a cuppa in Term 3 😊
We are offering a range of activities that are free and open to EVERYONE in community to attend.
Where: Mission Australia Centre - The MAC - 9 Duke St, Coffs Harbour.
For dates and times, please see this flyer for more information.
Any questions, call Celeste on 0427 228 258 (Mon-Thurs).
Follow this link to register: MAC Activities
Little Wildlings Playgroup
Introduce your little wildling to the wonders of nature in this outdoor play group for children under 5.
Nature provides an endless supply of fun in our Little Wildlings outdoor play group. If you have a budding nature lover under the age of 5, join Coffs By Nature in the Botanic Gardens on the last Thursday of each month to explore, adventure and connect with the great outdoors and other little wildlings.
Ages: 5 years and under * All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Meet at the Coffs Regional Botanic Gardens
For more information and what to bring, please visit the Our Living Coast website.
Wesley Mission – Free Suicide Prevention Workshop
Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide in our communities – but knowing exactly how to do that can be daunting.
Over 10 million Australian adults are estimated to know someone who has died by suicide.
One in two young people are impacted by suicide by the time they turn 25 and around 8-9 lives are lost by suicide every day.
The Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention training educates people about suicide, challenging attitudes, teaching basic engagement and suicide intervention skills.
You will gain increased confidence in your ability to identify people who may be at risk of suicide, communicate appropriately, ask a person if they are considering suicide and conduct a suicide intervention.
When: Tuesday 13 August 2024
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: The Link, 631 Hogbin Drive Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
To register for this date, follow the QR code on this flyer.
When: Monday 2 September 2024
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Coffs Coast Community College 92-98 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
To register for this date, follow the QR code on this flyer.
Harbourside Markets – Jetty Foreshores
The Harbourside Markets are held at the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores every Sunday between 8:am and 2pm.
To learn more about what's happening this month, please visit their website: Harbourside Markets - A Boutique Sunday Market In Coffs Harbour.
Our Living Coast – Living Sustainably in our Region Events
Our Living Coast is your sustainable living hub for the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Council areas.
Here you can find out about local events and get tips to inspire you to live sustainably and enjoy a happy, healthy and meaningful life.
Everything from community movie nights to growing healthy and sustainable food!
Find out what's on in your area by visiting the Our Living Coast website.
What’s On at the YAM – Yarrila Art & Museum
At YAM their vibrant range of programs and events offers something for everyone. Join them for one of their engaging programs, from artist talks to workshops, and activities as we come together to inspire, learn, and create.
Take a look at their upcoming programs and event at their website: Programs & Events - Yarrila Arts and Museum
Community Connections Guide – Inclusive Activities and Groups
The Community Connections Guide has been created by Blue Sky Community Services to encourage social inclusion across the Mid North Coast. The guide contains profiles of local groups and includes information on how you can join, what to expect, and a list of accessibility features.
If you are a person looking to make inclusive community connections this guide can help!
If you are a member of a community group on the Mid North Coast, you might like to be featured in the Community Connections Guide. It's totally free to list and is a great way to promote social inclusion in our community. Our Inclusive Communities Coordinators can also assist you with easy practical ways your group can celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and, most importantly, make people feel like they belong.
For more information and to access the guide go to the Community Connections Guide page on the Blue Sky Community Services website.
Free Tax Assistance at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre
Help take the stress out of tax time. From mid-July until the end of October there is free tax help available with a volunteer from the ATO. Check if you qualify to access the service on the Tax Help page of the ATO website.
You will need to have a working MyGov account. Please let us know if you need an interpreter when making your appointment. We take bookings for this service from mid-June to the end of October.
For more information head to the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre website.
Bellingen Abilities Unleashed is on again!
All ages fun and inclusive day of activities connecting people with disabilities to sport and recreational activities. Disability Sports Australia and Bellingen Shire Council invite adults living with disability to our free Abilities Unleashed event.
Proudly supported by our Official Healthcare Partner Bupa, Matchworks and The Australian Sports Commission, these days mark the initial steps in the active journey of an adult living with disability. Each event aims to motivate and enable participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sport and active recreation activities on the day.
To find out more and how to register, please visit the below website:
Bellingen Abilities Unleashed Adults | Abilities Unleashed (activateinclusion.com.au)
When: Tuesday 27th August 2024
Where: Bellingen Memorial Hall, Hyde Street Bellingen NSW
Time: 10am - 1pm
OzGreen Winter RiverYouthFest
Winter riveryouthfest is a fun family-friendly community event on Saturday, 17th August at the Bellingen Skatepark. Come along from 12pm - 3pm to plant a tree, get creative and listen to some local live music!
Activities will be targeted at young people but we encourage everyone to come down and enjoy what’s on offer!
When: Saturday 17th August 2024
Time: 12pm -3pm
Where: Bellingen Skatepark, Lavenders Bridge, Bellingen, NSW 2454
Check out this flyer for more information and contact details OR visit their website: winter riveryouthfest — OzGreen
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Celebration
Where: Urunga Neighbourhood Centre - 34 Bonville Street, Urunga NSW
When: Sunday, 4th August, 2024
Time: 10am-2pm
Connecting Neighbourhood Centres Of Bellingen Shire, in partnership with Gumbaynggirr Wenonah Head Aboriginal Corporation and Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, are organising an event at Urunga Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Bonville Street, Urunga to celebrate National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
There will be face-painting, elders story-telling, badge-making, balloon-figures, sprinkle and play, jumping castle, a few performances, music and Connecting NCOBS is putting on a B-B-Q for food.
For more information, please see this flyer.
Housing Matters – Housing Forum
HOUSING MATTERS – Housing Forum – Homes for our Community.
When: Saturday, 7th September 2024
Time: 10am -1pm
Where: Bellingen Memorial Hall
Guest speakers: Alan Kohler and Kerry Pearse. Housing Forum - Homes for our Community | Humanitix
The Housing Matters Action Group is excited to host an affordable housing forum focused on local solutions to the housing crisis. We’re thrilled that esteemed financial journalist, Alan Kohler, is our keynote speaker. Alan’s reporting unpacks what’s gone wrong with the Australian housing market over the twentieth century and suggest what can be done at the macro level to fix our broken housing system.
For more details on the event, please see this flyer.
Dying to Know Day – Bellingen Event
Dying to Know Day (8th August 2024) is an annual campaign that aims to empower all adult Australians to be strong self-advocates when it comes to planning for end of life.
Join us for an insightful in-person event where NSW Trustee and Guardians and members of the Local Health District Palliative Care team will deliver an information session and answer questions on topics including:
Getting your affairs in order
Advance Care Planning
Having difficult conversations
Palliative care – living well for optimal quality of life
Come along and be part of this meaningful discussion.
The events are free, and morning tea will be provided.
When: Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Time: 10am - 11am
Where: Bellingen RFBI Dining Room - 38 Watson Street, Bellingen, NSW 2454
What’s on at the Bellingen Memorial Hall
Keep up to date with what is coming up at the newly refurbished Bellingen Memorial Hall by visiting their website: Bellingen Memorial Hall
The Bellingen Memorial Hall holds everything from films, to live music, workshops, to dance and martial arts classes!
Our Living Coast – Living Sustainably in our Region Events
Our Living Coast is your sustainable living hub for the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Council areas.
Here you can find out about local events and get tips to inspire you to live sustainably and enjoy a happy, healthy and meaningful life.
Everything from community movie nights to growing healthy and sustainable food!
Find out what's on in your area by visiting the Our Living Coast website.
Wesley Mission – Free Suicide Prevention Training
Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide in our communities – but knowing exactly how to do that can be daunting.
Over 10 million Australian adults are estimated to know someone who has died by suicide.
One in two young people are impacted by suicide by the time they turn 25 and around 8-9 lives are lost by suicide every day.
The Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention training educates people about suicide, challenging attitudes, teaching basic engagement and suicide intervention skills.
You will gain increased confidence in your ability to identify people who may be at risk of suicide, communicate appropriately, ask a person if they are considering suicide and conduct a suicide intervention.
Two workshops are available in the Nambucca Valley.
When: Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Nambucca Heads RSL Club, 3 Nelson Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448
To register follow the QR code on this flyer.
When: Tuesday, 27th August 2024
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Phoenix Gallery and Cafe, 88 High Street, Bowraville, NSW 2448
Our Living Coast – Living Sustainably in our Region Events
Our Living Coast is your sustainable living hub for the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Council areas.
Here you can find out about local events and get tips to inspire you to live sustainably and enjoy a happy, healthy and meaningful life.
Everything from community movie nights to growing healthy and sustainable food!
Find out what's on in your area by visiting the Our Living Coast website.
Valla Beach Community Markets
The Valla Beach Community Association (VBCA) holds a market from 8:00am to 1:00pm on the first Saturday of every even month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, and Dec) focusing on homemade and homegrown local produce, arts, crafts and fantastic musical talent.
It runs at the Valla Reserve (also known as 'Lions Park'), at Valla Beach, a serene and peaceful seaside village.
The location is next to the footbridge across Deep Creek, at the end of Ocean View Drive, just off the Pacific Highway. Head towards the Valla Beach Tourist Park and turn left just before the entry - just follow the Market signs!
You can follow the markets on Facebook or check out the Valla Beach Community Markets website.
Community Stroke Information Day
First Nations Australians are three times more likely to have a stroke than non-Indigenous Australians. Find out how you can protect you and your loved ones.
Join us for a community stroke information day. All welcome!
- Free health checks
- Free morning tea and lunch
- Learn about stroke with local health professionals from Durri and NSW Health
- Hear local people’s stories
- Take home bags of health resources
A free bus to the event leaves at 10:00am from Durri Aboriginal Medical Service.
When: Tuesday, 6th August
Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Where: 17/23 South St, South Kempsey NSW 2440 (Dunghutti Elders Council)
Dying to Know Day: Kempsey
Dying to Know Day (8th August 2024) is an annual campaign that aims to empower all adult Australians to be strong self-advocates when it comes to planning for end of life.
Join us for an insightful in-person event where NSW Trustee and Guardians and members of the Local Health District Palliative Care team will deliver an information session and answer questions on topics including:
- Getting your affairs in order
- Advance Care Planning
- Having difficult conversations
- Palliative care – living well for optimal quality of life
Come along and be part of this meaningful discussion. For more information or to register head to the Healthy North Coast website.
When: Wednesday, 7th August
Time: 10am - 12pm
Where: Anglican Hall, Kempsey
Free NSW Birth Certificates for Eligible People and Free Legal Assistance
The Upper Mid North Coast Cooperative Legal Service Delivery partnership program (CLSD) has organised for solicitors from Legal Aid, Mid North Coast Legal Centre, and Mid Coast Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service, to be available at the Community Connect Day for Homelessness Week in Kempsey.
The free legal assistance will cover a broad range of issues including fines and getting your licence back, tenancy matters, and NDIS access and appeals.
There will also be free NSW birth certificates available for eligible people – see the attached flyer for details.
When: Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: All Saints Anglican Church Grounds, Kemp Street, West Kempsey
So Much on Offer for all Ages at Kempsey Library!
There are so many free activities on offer for people of all ages at Port-Hastings Libraries!
For the little ones there's storytime and baby bounce. For kids and teens there's the summer reading club, gaming and virtual reality, digital kids and school holiday activities.
For the older community there are regular tech savvy seniors workshops.
So check out the regular events on offer at the Kempsey Library website.
Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre – so much to offer!
The Centre provides a range of services to address and support the community's needs.
Check out the Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre website to find out more.
Homelessness Awareness Community Day
Join us to show your support and learn about the variety of homelessness and community services offered in the Port Macquarie Hastings area.
Fill a Tent is back! We are accepting donations of blankets, tents, camping gear, jackets, pantry items and winter woollies.
All money received through BBQ sales will go directly back into supporting locals doing it tough.
When: Thursday 8th August
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Glasshouse Forecourt, Hay St, Port Macquarie.
For more information on the event check out the homelessness awareness community day flyer.
Cuppa with Colour Social Group
It’s time to get creative with the Cuppa and Colour social group.
We get together fortnightly to:
- create art through colouring and other art forms.
- build friendships and support each other.
- And get to know our local community.
Participation in creative activities is optional, come along for a coffee and great conversation.
When: Wednesday, 21st August
Time: from 10am
Where: Maisie's Cafe, located opposite to the library on Grant St in Port Macquarie.
Cost: FREE
Ramp access is by the main entrance to the Macquarie Business Park building.
For more information take a look at the latest Cuppa with Colour Flyer.
No More: National Rally Against Violence in Guruk/Port Macquarie
No More: A National Rally Calling for action to end gendered sexual, domestic, and family violence. In the wake of ongoing incidents of male violence against women, the Australian community, including activists and organisations, is uniting once again for a nationwide protest: No More: A National Rally Against Violence. This rally demands that politicians and change-makers take decisive action.
For more information or to register check out the No More: National Rally poster.
When: Sunday, 28th July - 11am
Where: Town Green Foreshore
Neighbourhood Centres of Port Macquarie, Wauchope & Lake Cathie – so much to offer!
The Hastings Neighbourhood Centres have so much to offer a variety of services to the local community members.
Check out the Hastings Neighbourhood Services website to find out more.
So Many Free Activities at Port-Hastings Libraries!
There are free activities on offer for people of all ages.......
For the little ones there's storytime, baby bounce and the kids' play area. For kids and teens there's access to digital technology, reading incentives and school holiday activities.
For the older community there are regular health and wellbeing activities and information workshops.
So check out the regular events on offer on the Mid North Coast Library Service website.
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5 Ss Housing Assistance Flowchart Resource for Community Service Workers
Local housing support workers and the Child and Family Interagency groups across the Mid North Coast, recently formed working groups to create localised resources. These flowcharts help guide community service workers and volunteers through the process required to support families experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless.
The flowcharts break the process into five steps - Safety and Services, Shelter, Situation, Support and Self-Care (5 Ss). Local support services are highlighted throughout.
There is a version available for each of the following regions: Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, Bellingen, Kempsey, Port Macquarie Hastings and Mid Coast (Taree/Forster/Gloucester).
The resources are beneficial for workers in organisations where housing support is not their core business, however, they support customers who may also be experiencing challenges with securing or maintaining housing. This assists the worker to maintain a holistic and supportive approach to families and foster relationships and trust.
Head to the Blue Sky Community Services website to learn more about the 5 Ss and to download the latest versions for each region.
Upcoming FREE Online Workshop – Using the Common Assessment Tool
We invite you to join Fams and DCJ for a closer look at the FCS Common Assessment Tool (CAT), which was released in November 2023 and was developed for providers to adopt a consistent approach when conducting family-led and culturally safe assessments.
This interactive session will be a chance to be introduced to the CAT, consider how it might work for you and your service, and consider some of the experiences identified by the Fams CAT Practice Group and how they could benefit your clients, team and service.
To find our more or to register for the workshop head to the Blue Sky Community Services website.
When: 20th August 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm
Where: Virtual: MS Teams
Skills 4 Life Program for Young People: Northcott
Northcott offer a Skills 4 Life program for young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years of age, and an Everyday Life Skills program for those aged 18 years and over who reside in the Manning Valley area.
The Skills for Life program is for NDIS-funded customers who would like to engage in afterschool social activities, while learning life skills such as cooking, self-confidence, and communication skills.
In the Everyday Life Skills program we’ll work together to develop your daily living skills so you can be a part of your community in a way that works for you. You’ll build your confidence and independence, while expanding your interests, social network and practical abilities.
For more information check out the Skills 4 Life Program term 3 flyer and the Everyday Life Skills program term 3 flyer.
To register please contact Northcott Taree on 1800 818 286
