What’s On at Yarrawarra
Whats On at Yarrawarra!
Check out What's On these Holidays at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre. We have art and craft activities for everyone! And a special Holiday Bush Tucker and Medicine Tour. Click the links to book, visit yarrawarra.com.au or call our friendly staff on (02) 9188 4370.
Watercolour painting holiday workshop
Holiday bush tucker and medicine tour
Jewellery making holiday workshop with Kath Stevens
Hat pyrography with Tori Donnelly
Conquering Skin Cancer – Documentary Film at Nambucca Cinemas
Join us for Conquering Skin Cancer, an award-winning documentary screening at Majestic Cinemas Nambucca Heads. Featuring stories from Australians like Cate Campbell, Hugh Jackman, and Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, the film explores prevention, early detection, and Australia’s relationship with the sun. This powerful event highlights life-changing lessons in sun safety, making it essential for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone in the local community. This is your chance to be part of a vital conversation about one of Australia’s most preventable cancers. Don’t miss out—secure your tickets today!
When: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Time: 7pm
Where: Nambucca Heads Majestic Cinema, Nambucca Plaza Giinaggay Way Nambucca Heads
For more information about this screening, visit Majestic Cinema Nambucca Heads website.
Funkya at Unkya Community Market
Funkya at Unkya is a grassroots bi-monthly community market for ‘make it, bake it, sew it, grow it’ producers and creatives as well as the environmentally sustainable concept to reuse, recycle and re-invent.
The market is held at Unkya Reserve, Eungai Creek on the last Sunday of February, April, June, August and October and on the second Sunday in December for the Christmas market. Live music by local musicians headlines every market.
The market is open between 8am and 1pm.
Visit the website for more information: Funkya at Unkya Markets - Eungai NSW
Arts Mid North Coast – Activities in the Nambucca Valley
Are you looking to find some connections to art in the Valley? Some theatre, workshops or some fun activities? The Arts Mid North Coast website is a great place to find what you are looking for!
Visit the website below to see what is coming up this month in the Nambucca Valley.
New Program Supporting People across Hastings-Macleay
Hastings Neighbourhood Services are delivering a new program across the Hastings-Macleay, supporting people with disability, their families and carers with information, linkages and capacity building supports.
The program is located at Hastings Neighbourhood Services centres in Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Lake Cathie, and outreaches to Kempsey and Laurieton.
For more information visit the Hastings-Macleay website.
Expressions of Interest for ArtWalk 2025 now open!
We’re back and ready to take ArtWalk 2025 out of this world! This year’s theme is ‘Out of this World’. We’re inviting you to join us for a galactic night of creativity and wonder.
ArtWalk 2025 will be held on Friday, 6th June 2025 from 5pm to 9pm, and is guaranteed to be an evening like no other, celebrating our incredible creative community and our beautiful region!
The event is free and expressions of interest to be involved are open until 14th February 2025. For more information and to express your interest, visit the Artwalk webpage.
New Program Supporting People across Hastings-Macleay
Hastings Neighbourhood Services are delivering a new program across the Hastings-Macleay, supporting people with disability, their families and carers with information, linkages and capacity building supports.
The program is located at Hastings Neighbourhood Services centres in Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Lake Cathie, and outreaches to Kempsey and Laurieton.
For more information, visit the Hastings Neighbourhood website.
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The Feelz Program – for School-aged Children
The Feelz Program
The Feelz Program is a strengths-based program for school-aged young people. Using the group process, they will learn to identify their own strengths, recognise and label their emotions, identify safe adults and learn the skills to create positive peer relationships.
The program is run by the CONNECT Team from the Interrelate Family Mental Health Support Service and is a free, voluntary program aiming to provide early intervention support to families and their young people.
You may know families that could benefit from this service, with holiday sessions at Interrelate Coffs Harbour being held throughout January- Click here to see the schedule.
Camp Creative 2025 – Where Creativity Comes to Life
Join over 1000 fellow creatives of all ages as we come together for a week of immersive workshops in a wide range of genres. Whether you're passionate about dance, woodworking, art, sewing, beekeeping, or photography, we have something for everyone.
At Camp Creative, you'll have the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and participate in exciting evening events throughout the week. Our friendly and supportive atmosphere ensures that everyone feels welcome and encouraged to explore their creativity.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to unleash your imagination and discover new talents. Join us at Camp Creative and embark on a journey of self-discovery and artistic growth. Get ready for a week filled with inspiration, creativity, and endless possibilities!
Camp Creative - Where Creativity Comes to Life!
Please visit the Camp Creative website for course availability and more information.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Inclusion Boards within the MNC!
Keep an eye out for these colourful inclusion boards in hospitals and community health centres across the Mid North Coast Local Health District! The boards have been developed as part of Blue Sky Community Services' Enhancing Inclusion in the Health System project, with the QR code taking the scanner to important information and resources that support inclusion in the health system for people with disability. You can check out these important resources on the Blue Sky Community Services website.
Psychosocial Support Program for Youth on the Mid North Coast
Mission Australia has announced that the Psychosocial Support Program for Youth is officially open in Port Macquarie, Nambucca Heads, Coffs Harbour and surrounding suburbs.
The following services are able to refer, so please get in contact if you have a relevant referral.
- Healthy Hub Connect – Each Youth Enhanced Service
- Local Health District
- Medicare Mental Health Centre
- Headspace
- Schools
- Referral Process:
- All referrals are sent to our intake and admin assistant who checks eligibility and correct consents have been signed. Please note we need client consent to continue with the referral.
- The referral is then tabled at weekly intake meetings where program suitability is determined. If suitable the young person will be allocated to a Youth Wellbeing Coordinator
- The Youth Wellbeing Coordinator will then make contact with the referrer and young person.
We look forward to working with you all and assisting your young people through their wellbeing journey.
For more information visit the Mission Australia Psychosocial Support Program webpage.
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.
Conquering Skin Cancer – Documentary Screenings.
'Conquering Skin Cancer' is an award-winning documentary screening at a number of local cinemas. Featuring stories from Australians like Cate Campbell, Hugh Jackman, and Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, the film explores prevention, early detection, and Australia’s relationship with the sun. This powerful event highlights life-changing lessons in sun safety, making it essential for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone in the local community. This is your chance to be part of a vital conversation about one of Australia’s most preventable cancers. Don’t miss out - secure your tickets today!
Screening: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Locations: Nambucca Heads, Armidale, Sawtell, Port Macquarie, Kempsey.
For more details on the screenings visit the: Conquering Cancer website.
