Freedom Feast 2025 – Celebrating Refugee Week
Freedom Feast is happening again to celebrate Refugee Week! A joyful evening of entertainment, dancing, activities and food. Hear the inspiring stories of refugee Muzafar Ali.
Date: Friday, 6th June 2025
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm
Location: Cavanbah Centre - 191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour
Cost: Free
If you require further information please contact Naomi Steinborner via email at: naomi.steinborner@health.nsw.gov.au
Winter Solstice Family Festival 2025 – Boambee East
It's on again! The Boambee East Community Centre is holding the annual Winter Solstice Family Festival again - a fantastic family-orientated festival with stalls, services, music and a bonfire! Come along for a fun family day out celebrating the winter solstice.
When: Saturday, 21st June 2025
Time: 1pm - 8pm
Where: Boambee East Community Centre
See the Event Flyer here.
Botanic Garden Discovery Tour by Electric Buggy
Learn about the plants and animals in the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, on this introductory tour with a volunteer guide. Gently glide along the main path in the electric buggy under the canopy of the natural forest and through the internationally planted garden areas.
Take a short stroll around the picturesque lake and the Japanese Garden at the far end of the garden before returning to make a short stop with a guided tour of the Glasshouse plants. Your guide will also provide tips on other garden areas to explore including the best places to try and spot a koala.
Date: Every Wednesday and Sunday between Wednesday, 28th May and Sunday, 29th June 2025
Time: 45-minute tours depart at 10am and 11am
Location: North Coast Regional Botanic Garden - Hardacre Street, Coffs Harbour
Cost: $5 per person (adult and child). All tour proceeds support the garden.
Bookings are essential. Please call (02) 6648 4188 by 10am on Monday for the Wednesday tour or by 10am on Friday for the Sunday tour.
Bird Language with Andrew the Bird Guy
Discover the secret language of birds in this immersive workshop with Andrew Turbill (aka 'Andrew the Bird Guy').
In this immersive workshop you will learn how listening to bird language and their meaning-specific voices can enrich our sensory engagement with nature and take us a lifelong journey of naturalist inquiry. Join expert Andrew Turbill (Andrew the Bird Guy) and discover how Australia was the birthplace of all songbirds and how to use songbird alarm calls to detect predators in the landscape.
Date: Sunday, 15th June 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: North Coast Regional Botantic Garden - Hardacre Street, Coffs Harbour
Cost: $10 per person
More information on Andrew Turbill and Bird Language can be found at Andrew's website.
Author Talk: Changing the Mental Health Narrative with Maggie Walters
Through stories, humour, and honest conversation, Maggie challenges mental health myths and encourages us to look beyond the headlines.
Join in for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with Maggie Walters, author of SPLIT: A Life Shared, Living with Multiple Personality Disorder. Through personal stories, humour, and open discussion, Maggie challenges the misconceptions around mental health and invites us to see beyond the headlines. This isn’t just a talk, it’s a chance to ask questions, share insights, and be part of an important conversation about stigma, identity, and understanding. Whether you have personal experience, support someone who does, or just want to learn more, this session will leave you with a new perspective and plenty to think about.
Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
Time: 10.30am -11.30am
Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place - 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
Cost: Free - Bookings required and can be made on the Eventbrite website.
Composting Made Easy Workshop
Build new skills and access valuable information to enhance and enjoy your garden at home.
Making good compost is a science and an art. Come to this workshop to learn: the importance of composting for your soil, how to make good compost easily and the common mistakes with composting.
Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: South Coffs Community Garden - 30 Bruce King Drive, Boambee East
Cost: $10 per person - bookings required and can be made at the Eventbrite website.
After School Lego Club – Woopi
Join the After School LEGO Club at Woolgoolga Library!
Children can unleash their imagination, develop problem-solving skills, and build teamwork experiences through hands-on Lego challenges.
Every Wednesday after school, kids aged 7-10 years (Years 3-5) are invited to join us for LEGO Club at Woolgoolga Library. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to:
- build, create, and explore with LEGO
- challenge themselves with fun building tasks
- develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity
- make new friends and have fun!
Date: Wednesdays after school
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Woolgoolga Library
Age Group: 7-10 years (Year 3-5)
Program Duration: Weekly sessions during the school term
Bookings: This program is free, however weekly registrations are required via Eventbrite. Unregistered children are not guaranteed a place. Please reserve session tickets for each week your child plans to attend. If your child is unable to attend a session, kindly cancel the ticket in advance to allow another family to join. Tickets can be booked at the Eventbrite website.
For questions please contact :culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Golf Fundraiser – Orara High P&C and Orara Student Athlete Academy
A 4-player Ambrose golf fundraiser being held in support of Orara High School P&C and the Orara Student Athlete Academy.
When: Sunday, 27th July 2025
Where: Sawtell Golf Club
Time: Registration 10am - Shotgun start 11am
Please access the Golf Fundraiser flyer for more information and to register.
The Living Well Expo is on again!
Save the date! The Living Well Expo is on again this year in Coffs Harbour, on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 at the Coffs Harbour Showground.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details - we'd love to see you there!
Allegra Dynamic Launch – Allegra School Coffs Harbour
At Allegra School, our vision is to cultivate an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. We believe that true learning happens when students are encouraged to embrace their unique strengths and are empowered to overcome challenges with resilience and confidence. Our dedicated staff collaborate with families and the wider community to create personalised learning journeys, ensuring that each student’s experience is both educational and transformative.
Join us for an evening of connection, celebration and conversation as we officially launch the Allegra Dynamic, a powerful reflection of our shared values of acceptance, connection and collaboration.
- Guest speakers
- Celebration of achievement
- Panel discussions
- Interactive displays
- Community connections
When: Tuesday, 24th June 2025
Time: 5pm-7pm
Where: Level 1, City Centre Square, 66-90 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Find out more in this Dynamic Launch event flyer.
Activities @ the MAC
Open to EVERYONE & all FREE!
When: Term 2 @ Mission Australia Centre (MAC) - 9 Duke St, Coffs Harbour.
See the Activities flyer for more information.
Tuesdays:
Crafts with Paper - Card-making, scrapbooking, colouring-in (10:30am-11:30am).
Board Game Huddle - Cards, chess, scrabble, jenga & more! (12pm-2pm)
Saltwater Sistas Wellbeing Series - Empower yourself and discover new skills (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Thursdays:
Gentle Exercise - Improve strength and balance to increase independent living (10:30-11:30am)
Movement for Wellbeing - Body movement for joy and gentle exercise (1pm-2pm).
Art Class - Art skills and creative outlet (2:30pm-4pm).
Fridays:
Trauma-informed Yoga - Safely reconnect with your body through movement and breath (10am-11am).
For yoga bookings visit the Humanitix Mac Activities webpage
For info contact Celeste on: abellc@missionaustralia.com.au & 0427 228 258
Pit Stop - Monthly 'Tune up ya life'
Get started on legal advice and other supports. JP available to sign documents
Access the Pit Stop flyer for more details
Family & Carer’s Mental Health Program
Do you care for a family member or a loved one who has mental health? Even non-“official” carers can access all these:
- Education Session: Anxiety, Hoarding, Borderline Personality, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Self-Harm
- Self-care Sessions: Walking Group, Self-Compassion, Art, Craft, Writing
See the calendar for dates and bookings
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training – Toormina
Wesley delivers a robust and 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, to communicate appropriately with a suicidal person, to ask a person if they are considering suicide and to conduct a suicide intervention.
When: Monday, 23rd June 2025
Time: 9am -4pm
Where: The Link, 631 Hogbin Drive Toormina 2452
**Light lunch will be provided**
Register with this link: Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop - Toormina NSW Tickets, Mon 23/06/2025 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite
Email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au or call 1800 100 024 for more information
Our Living Coast – Coffs Harbour 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.
Stay in touch by subscribing to the monthly e-newsletter and liking the Facebook page.
Enjoy browsing Our Living Coast to see what’s here for you and remember to add this site to your favourites.
For upcoming events in your area visit: Our Living Coast Website
Coffs Coast Country Music Festival
Dust off your cowboy boots, because the Coffs Coast Country Music Festival is happening again, bringing a full day of live country music, cold drinks, and good vibes.
This year’s line-up is set to impress, featuring Dan Hannaford, Billy Gudgeon, Will Day, The Viper Creek Band and the Ultimate Chris Stapleton Tribute.
Tickets start at just $50 + booking fees for entry into the main event.
To kick things off, don’t miss the free Friday night show with local favourites Hillbilly Skank—the perfect way to warm up for a weekend of toe-tapping fun.
It’s time to sing, dance, and celebrate country-style on the Coffs Coast!
Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025
Time: TBA
Location: Moonee Beach Hotel - 2 Moonee Beach Road
Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival
2025 is the 15th year of the Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival! The Festival has blossomed into a beloved gathering of literary lovers, which brings together world-renowned icons and emerging voices for an unforgettable weekend of creativity and connection.
The Festival bursts with contemporary Australian voices, from acclaimed fiction writers and sharp political commentators to powerful First Nations creators, LGBTQI+ storytellers, and live performers who light up the stage.
Whether you’re a seasoned Festival-goer or a first-time visitor, the festival's welcoming, inclusive and dynamic line-up includes something for everyone. So come celebrate stories, ideas and the power of words!
Dates: Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025
Time: Several events with varying start times
Location: Various locations around Bellingen
To view the Festival program, book events and for all the information you need, check out the Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival webpage.
Service NSW Mobile Service Centre coming to Bellingen
Service NSW is coming to Bellingen!
When: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June 2025.
Time: Visit the bus between 1pm to 3.30pm on 10th June 2025
or 9am to 3.30pm on 11th June 2025
Where: Ford Street outside Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre.
You will have access to services like:
- Driver Knowledge Tests
- Driver licence, mobility parking and photo card applications
- Working with Children Checks
- Birth, death and marriage certificates
- Cost of living support, and more...
Call 13 77 88 or visit service.nsw.gov.au to check out the latest timetables.
Severe weather may mean our timetable has to change at short notice, we strongly recommend you check on the day.
Community Services Stall Day – Bellingen
In conjunction to the Service NSW Mobile Services Centre being in Bellingen, other community services have joined together to hold a "one stop shop" for the community. Numerous local service providers information stalls will be on location to enable face to face connection.
When: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Time: 12pm -3pm
Where: Maam Guduying Park Bellingen.
Please see the event flyer for organisations that will be in attendance: Event Flyer
Service NSW Mobile Service Centre in Dorrigo
Service NSW is coming to Dorrigo!
When: Thursday 12th June 2025.
Time: Visit the bus between 10am and 3pm
Where: 51 Hickory Street, Dorrigo.
You will have access to services like:
- Driver Knowledge Tests
- Driver licenCe, mobility parking and photo card applications
- Working with Children Checks
- NDIS Worker Checks
- Birth, death and marriage certificates
- Cost of living support, and more....
Call 13 77 88 or visit service.nsw.gov.au to check our latest timetable.
Severe weather may mean our timetable has to change at short notice, we strongly recommend you check on the day.
Bellingen Lions Club Winter Fireworks
The Lion's Club Annual Fireworks for locals and visitors alike!
It's going to be a cold one, so dress warm to enjoy the spectacular show. The Lions team will be cooking up a storm of burgers and 2BBB music will be on-site.
Bellingen Showground's visitors will be in for a treat!
Date: Saturday 9th August 2025
Time: TBA
Location: Bellingen Showground - Black Street, Bellingen
For more information contact Bellingen Lions Club via the contact details below:
Email: bellingen@lions201n1.au
Phone: 0411 054 812
Our Living Coast – Bellingen 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.
Stay in touch by subscribing to the monthly e-newsletter and liking the Facebook page.
Enjoy browsing Our Living Coast to see what’s here for you and remember to add this site to your favourites.
For upcoming events in your area visit: Our Living Coast Website
What’s On at the Bellingen Memorial Hall
Bellingen Memorial Hall hosts a wide variety of events and workshops throughout the year - from arts to films to music and everything in between.
Check out their website to see what is coming up: Home | Bellingen Memorial Hall website
They have some fantastic new facilities that are for hire too - it might be just what you are looking for in hosting an event - including accessible facilities! Venue Hire | Bellingen Memorial Hall
Teen Tactics – A FREE Workshop for Parents and Carers of Teens
Want to overcome the challenges that come with teens?
These sessions cover evidence-based solutions to today's toughest family challenges while building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
Join us and learn new tools for fostering resilient, emotionally intelligent teens. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your relationship with young people!
Lifetime Connect has partnered with Blue Sky Community Services to bring you:
#Addicted: Practical skills for reining in excessive social media use and gaming. Learn how to set boundaries and resolve conflict.
School Avoidance: Learn how to coach your child through anxiety and distress. Work with your child and their school to build resilience and support.
Age of Rage: Learn practical skills to de-escalate anger and aggression. Help your teen learn how to manage their anger in a healthy way.
When: Thursday, 10th July 2025
Time: 9am -3pm
Where: Lifetime Connect, 157 Mann Street Nambucca Heads
Register for free now! (registrations close on Monday, 7th July)
Contact Denise from Lifetime Connect:
p: 0499 039 815 e: denise.deboer@lifetimeconnect.org.au
Seed Library now Available at Nambucca Valley Libraries
The seed library is a free seed-sharing program sustained through donations from the community, aiming to cultivate a thriving community of gardeners and seed savers, while building and sharing knowledge, fostering resilience and encouraging self-reliance.
Borrow seeds - Grow vegetables, herbs and flowers - Harvest your crops and save some seeds - Return seeds to the library!
The seed library is available at both the Macksville Library and the Nambucca Heads Library.
To find out more about the program and be involved, check out the Nambucca Valley Libraries website.
Nambucca Markets
Your local weekly farmers' market with a mix of local makers and producers. This is a great space to discover the finest locally-crafted goods, and connect with the community. Explore a wide range of products from fresh produce to handcrafted items, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Nambucca Markets.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Location: Gordon Park - Wellington Drive, Nambucca Heads
Eungai Creek Farmers’ Market
Support local farmers and producers, enjoy the outdoors as well as fresh, local food and produce!
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Eungai District Soldiers Memorial Hall - Hall Road, Eungai Creek
Our Living Coast – Nambucca 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.
Stay in touch by subscribing to the monthly e-newsletter and liking the Facebook page.
Enjoy browsing Our Living Coast to see what’s here for you and remember to add this site to your favourites.
For upcoming events in your area visit: Our Living Coast Website
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.
School & Industry Connection Day in the Macleay
SIC Day in the Macleay 2025 is now open for industry and services to register their interest to participate in our 3rd SIC Day event connecting the schools within the Macleay to local industry and service providers. Let's showcase the many services, employment and career opportunities available to local youth!
This is your opportunity to showcase the opportunities your business/service presents to students and school leavers looking for casual after-school employment, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, alongside services that support young people within our region.
This event is being funded by Regional Industry Education Partnerships.
Registrations are now open - for more information and to register visit the SIC Day Eventbrite page or contact Sam via email at: samantha.palise@det.nsw.edu.au
Details of the event are below, but we recommend you register now!
Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Kempsey Showground - Sea Street, West Kempsey
Cost: Free
Free Workshop – Effectively Supervising your Apprentice or Trainee
Presented by Training Services NSW
Workplace supervisors are in a key position to maximise the success of training and therefore ensure the supply of skilled staff for the future.
A capable supervisor can make workplace training meaningful and enjoyable for both the supervisor and the apprentice and trainee. Good supervisors have the most significant impact on workplace culture.
We recommend attendance by those who have direct supervision of trainees or apprentices.
Date: Tuesday,22nd July 2025
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Location: Kempsey Macleay RSL Club - 1 York Lane, Kempsey
Cost: Free - bookings essential.
For more information and to book visit the Workshop Eventbrite registration page.
Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme Community Information Session – Winter 2025 Update
Join the project team from Kempsey Shire Council to find out the latest about the Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme.
The team will provide an update on project and answer any questions you may have.
Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Location: Stuarts Point Community Hall - Ocean Avenue, Stuarts Point
No registration required.
CWA Wauchope Winter Market
Keep warm inside the CWA Hall, High Street Wauchope and check out the variety of stalls (plants, crafts, cakes, bric a brac etc) and enjoy a Devonshire tea or a sausage sandwich.
Plenty of parking at the rear of the CWA Hall.
Date: Saturday 7th June 2025
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: CWA Hall - 141 High St, Wauchope
For more information contact Doreen via the details below:
Email: wauchopecwa@gmail.com
Phone: 0400 237 729
Puppy Pride Parade
The Bowl Port Macquarie is hosting two FREE pride month 2025 events to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in the Hastings area.
The Bowl's first event for Pride Month 2025 is a Puppy Pride Parade on The Terrace! Join us for a fun-filled schedule of activities where you can bring your furry friend, make new friends and have a lot of laughs!
From 10am you can enjoy coffee, pup cups and mingling.
At11am enjoy our Pride Parade categories such as Best Dressed Puppies & People, Cute but Naughty Pup, Smallest and Largest and Puppy with the Waggiest Tail.
From 12.30pm it's cocktails and waggy tails - kickback and enjoy the afternoon with cocktails and delicious menus.
The Out Loud and Proud's 100 club raffle drawn 1pm.
Date: Sunday, 15th June 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: The Bowl - 159 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie
Cost: Free
The Bowl is proudly a safe and inclusive venue, where all members of our diverse community are welcome.
For more information check out The Bowl website.
Pride Disco with DJ Mel
The Bowl's second event for Pride Month 2025 is a Pride Disco with the amazing DJ Mel on The Terrace!
So grab your glitter, burst your outfit with colour and let's party and celebrate our diverse community.
Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Location: The Bowl - 159 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie
Cost: Free
Dress code: Be yourself!
The Bowl is proudly a safe and inclusive venue where all members of our diverse community are welcome.
For more information check out The Bowl's website.
Street Feast Wauchope
The Wauchope Street Feast is coming to you with a big one!
Join in for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music.
Date: Friday, 27th June 2025
Time: 4pm 'til late
Location: Wauchope Showground - 93A High Street, Wauchope
Cost: $3 per person entry (card only)
Meet-up Group for People with Spinal Cord Injuries or Neurological Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is starting a meet-up for anyone with a spinal cord injury or neurological condition in Port Macquarie and the surrounding areas. Family members and carers are also welcome. The first 'Meet and Greet' event is happening soon!
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Location: Fine weather location is McInherney Park - McInherney Close, Port Macquarie. Wet weather location is Panthers - 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
For more information and to register please contact Spinal Cord Injuries Australia:
Phone: 1800 819 775
Email: representative@scia.org.au
Applications for the 2025 Indigenous Apprenticeship Program
There are opportunities across the Australian Public Service (APS) in both regional and city locations. The cross-agency program offers apprentices
- a permanent, full-time entry-level position
- on-the-job training
- a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion of the program.
The program is a terrific way to join one of the many government departments and agencies in the APS.
For more information, go to Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships Program - About us - Services Australia or go to our website and type in “QC 24801” in the search bar.
There are also information sessions being run to find out more about the program. Information can be found on our website.
Ethical Jobs – Work for a Better World
Looking for a career you can feel amazing about?
Ethical Jobs advertises roles where the primary focus of the role or organisation is on contributing to social justice, social equity or environmental sustainability. They also donate to various charities every week.
Check out the Ethical Jobs website to sign up for notifications regarding roles and location you're interested in.
Young People Doing It Tough Conference – Armidale
Young People Doing It Tough
Following the huge success of our ‘Young People Doing it Tough’ Conference last year in Armidale, the Women’s Shelter Armidale and Thrive International have partnered up again this year to bring you notable global and national speakers to explore solutions and pathways for young people in our region.
The conference this year will examine key approaches to working with young people and implementing the findings of the ‘Key Tenets of Programs that Successfully Engage Young People’ report, like:
- Client-centred & strengths-based approaches and rights-based programming
- How we increase social cohesion and youth participation in programming
- The challenges and solutions for young people in the education, juvenile justice, homelessness and OOHC systems.
- How we improve our ability to effectively engage First Nations young people
With the launch of the new youth hub in Armidale we're also bringing experts from across the state to look at lessons learnt about establishing and running a youth hub.
- When: Tuesday, 17th June to Thursday, 19th June.
- Where: Armidale City Bowling Club.
For more information read the Young People Doing it Tough flyer.
Tweed Northern Rivers Stroke Group
Have you, or someone you care about, had a stroke? Why not join the Tweed Northern Rivers Stroke Recovery Group?
Date: 3rd Saturday of each month
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Location: Club Tweed (Bingo Room) - Corner Wharf Street and Florence Street, Tweed Heads
If you would like more information or to register your interest, contact The Stroke Recovery Association via the contact details below:
Email: info@strokensw.org.au
Phone: 1300 650 594
Community Connections Guide – Inclusive Groups in our Communities
Blue Sky Community Services created the Community Connections Guide to encourage social inclusion across the Mid North Coast. The guide contains profiles of local groups and includes information on how to join, what to expect, and a list of accessibility features.
Community members can use the guide to explore groups they may wish to connect to.
Community groups can reach out to Blue Sky to be featured in the guide - It’s free to list! We can also assist you with easy practical ways your group can celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and, most importantly, make people feel like they belong.
You can access the Community Connections Guide on Blue Sky's website.
If you are a community group who would like to be included in the guide, please contact:
Lynda Warwick - Inclusive Communities Coordinator
Phone: 0417 878 391
Email: lyndawarwick@bluesky.org.au
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.
Concessions, Rebates and Assistance – Service NSW
Support is available across a wide range of household bills and activities. Find out what you could be eligible for! It could be a Companion Card, assistance with cost of living or simply how to navigate services.
Visit the Service NSW website
