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WAUCHOPE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
JUNE 2013 NEWSLETTER
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VOLUNTEER NEWS
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Find out information about volunteering, where you can volunteer,
what is involved, how you can help and become involved in your community.
For an appointment to discuss your volunteering options please contact the
Neighbourhood Centre on 65864055
If you are a not for profit organisation and are in need of volunteers why not
advertise in our next newsletter?
Call the Neighbourhood Centre on 6586 4055
BROKEN BAGO DAY CLUB Are you interested in having fun? Would you like to meet new people?
If so, then join us at the BROKEN BAGO DAY CLUB
We meet in the Wauchope RSL Club
Thursdays 10am to 2pm
You don’t have to be a member of the RSL!
Come and join in our activities that include:
Gentle exercise, quizzes, games and guest speakers
Morning Tea and lunch - Transport may be available
For further information contact:
Janelle Weller: 0479 154 737 Verna Wallace: 6587 5135 Gail Stoker: 6585 6776
Wauchope Community Garden (like us on facebook)
OPEN: MONDAS, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS 10am to 1pm
EVERYONE WELCOME!
CALL 6586 4055 FOR MORE INFO
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See us at the Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
9.30 – 12.30 Tuesdays: 25 June, 30 July, 27 August,
17 September, 29 October, 26 November & 17 December
Enquiries can be made by phoning 6583 4660
or emailing [email protected]
or just pop in for a chat.
www.stagnesparish.org.au/sjfs/
A Family’s Most Flexible Option for Childcare.
HASTINGS FAMILY DAY CARE
FREE FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
Problems with Creditors.... Being Evicted From Your Home
Court Proceedings….Budgeting Your Finances Centrelink….Bankruptcy….Bills - Overdue
Default Notices….Car Repossessions Free appointments are now available every month at
Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre 3 Waugh Street, Wauchope
Bookings essential phone 6586 4055
FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE The legal advice service offers a 30 minute appointment for advice on any
legal matter. Appointments are available on the
second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of each month.
To make an appointment please call the Centre on 6586 4055.
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What is Rainbow Readers?
RRaaiinnbbooww RReeaaddeerrs s is a fun, informal activity that provides an opportunity for families with young
children to meet regularly and build friendship networks.
Early literacy activities are facilitated to engage parents and children in reading, singing, sharing
stories and playing games. The group sessions offer experiences for children to enhance social,
emotional and intellectual development through engaging in play activities in a safe environment.
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Hastings Valley Toy Library, Wauchope is a community
based non-profit organisation, run by volunteers, servicing
families in the Wauchope area by providing quality toys
and equipment for children from 6 months to school age.
We are located at the
Neighbourhood Centre, 3 Waugh St, Wauchope
and operate from 9.30am - 11am on the first Saturday
of the month, except January.
Membership is $26 for 1 year, join in July and your first month’s toy hire is
free.
Volunteers are offered a discounted membership and free toys on the day
they volunteer.
New Toys Have Arrived!!
Monthly toy hire is $1.10 for small toys and $5.50 for
larger toys.
The toy library is a great way of accessing a variety of both educational and
fun toys regularly without the expense of purchasing new toys.
We welcome new parents, grandparents,
family day care providers and volunteers.
For more information call
Maureen 6586 4761
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HASTINGS WOMEN & CHILDREN’S REFUGE INC.
“1 in 3 WOMEN WILL EXPERIENCE ABUSE.
WE CAN SUPPORT YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW”
Does your partner make you feel uncomfortable? Do they put you down? Check up on what you are doing? Stop you seeing your family and friends? Need information on AVOs?
Outreach support worker available: Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
3 Waugh St, Wauchope For appointments please phone 6583 2155
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP
WEDNESDAYS 10.00 am—12.00 noon
Session 1 What is Domestic Violence & the Cycle of Abuse Session 2 Domestic Abuse, Stress & Change Session 3 The Dynamics of Emotional Abuse (Brainwashing) Session 4 Your Anger and Learning to Set Limits (Boundaries) Session 5 Legal Information Session 6 Isolation Session 7 Relaxation & Self Care
For more information on other support and Groups offered for women and
children, please phone us on 6583 2155
Outreach support is available in all areas of the Hastings.
Transport and childcare is available for women attending our Groups free of charge.
Please contact us for details.
HELPING TO MAINTAIN A SAFER COMMUNITY
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Parents of Children with
Challenging Behaviours Support Group
A support group for parents, grandparents and carers of children (of any age) with
challenging behaviours, which offers support and information to help each other.
Meetings are held at
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
Cnr Muston & Dodds Sts, Port Macquarie
2013 Meeting Times
Mondays: 3rd June, 7th Oct from 1 to 3 pm
Wednesdays: 3rd April, 7th August, 4th December 10am to 12 noon
For more info contact Nicole on 0438 603 025
Email: [email protected] or
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre on 6583 8044 You can also find us on facebook Pcchab Port Macquarie
An Asperger’s Syndrome Seminar for parents and carers and professionals
presented by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). Professor Tony Attwood will provide parents, carers and professionals with practical support strategies to
promote positive functioning for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.
Strategies will be useful in settings such as school, home and work.
Date: Thursday 18th July 2013
Venue: Port Macquarie Panthers, 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie, NSW
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm – Registration from 8.20am
Cost: $150 (payable by credit card, cheques or money order) ($130 Early Bird payable before
17th June 2013)
Lunch and morning tea provided. Please notify of any special dietary requirements.
Closing date: For registrations - Thursday 4th July 2013
Topics:
Making Friends: Strategies to improve social understanding and friendship skills;
Managing Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to manage anxiety, sadness and anger;
Managing challenging behaviour in children with autism.
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At the Port Macquarie Racecourse
Last Year in October the Hastings brought together services from around the region to provide those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with access to a range of services all in the one location. Over 300 people came last year. They were able to access medical
services such as mental health services, Job networks, food & beverages. TAFE provided hair cuts, manicures and massages. Births, Deaths and Marriages provided birth certificates. There were “give a ways” such as toiletry packs, heaps of clothing, blankets and shoes. This was a day of connection and when surveyed on the day people’s number one choice of what they liked best about the day was “connecting with people”.
This year the Hastings Community Services and the Hastings community are working together to host another day for those in the Hastings community who are struggling. This is an
opportunity for people in difficulty to access services that are often out of reach or not known to them.
To provide this special day we need help! It is a whole community effort and we need help with donations of toiletries, food, clothing and books for children and adults, and blankets/sleeping bags.
Thank you for being a part of this generous and caring community. Looking forward to a great Connect Day for 2013.
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Youth Outreach The Hastings Youth Workers Network
has set up “ Youth Outreach Hubs”
Aimed at providing young people between 12 & 24 years old, who live in the outlying areas of the
Port Macquarie Hastings, access to various youth services.
Outreach workers will be available to discuss any issues you may be facing, provide information about specific services and refer you to various agencies
Basically if you want help, we can help you
Available on 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month
12.55pm to 1.45pm at Wauchope High School
Market Days 1st Saturday Wauchope Uniting Church , 8am—1pm
Hastings St
1st Sunday Kendall Showground 8am—1pm
2nd Saturday Johns River Country Markets 9am—1.30pm
2nd Sunday Port Maquarie Market 8am—1pm
West port High, Findlay Ave
3rd Sunday Laurieton River walk Market 8am—1pm
Bruce Porter Reserve, Tunis St
4th Saturday Hastings Farmers Market, 8am—noon
Wauchope Showground, 6585 6636
4th Saturday Jewels to Junk Market, 8am—noon
Wauchope Showground,
4th Sunday Port Macquarie Market 8am—1pm
West port High, Findlay Ave
Every Sunday Port Macquarie Art Society Market 8am—1pm
198 Hastings River Drive, 0409820694
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What is a Playgroup? A playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers who meet together
regularly with their babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers for interaction and fun.
To join an existing playgroup or start a new one in your local area contact your
Playgroup Association on 1800 171 882 (toll free) or visit the website at
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au
At playgroup your child will
Have fun
Learn through play
Develop important social skills
Enjoy fun activities and outings
At playgroup you will
Get out of the house
Make new friends
Share experiences
Play and learn
Help run the playgroup
Playgroup Venue Session Day
Auriel Steiner Port Macquarie Beechwood School of Arts 725 Beechwood Rd
Monday 10.00am
Beechwood Beechwood Uniting Church 621 Beechwood Rd
Wednesday 9.00am
Bonny Hills Bonnyview Bonny Hills Community
Hall Ocean Drive
Thursday 10.00am
Lake Cathie Kids Lake Cathie Community Hall Mullaway Rd
Wednesday 10.00am
Port Macquarie Growing Giggles Port Adventist Primary School Hall 500 Ocean Dr
Monday 10.30am
Port Macquarie Gumnuts St Agnes Child and Family Services Warlters St
Tuesday 9.30am
Port Macquarie Tiny Tots Emerald Downs Community Centre Ocean Dr
Friday 9.30am
Rollands Plains Rollands Plains Upper Pri-mary School 719 Upper Rollands Plains Rd
Thursday 10.00am
Wauchope Tallowood Wauchope Rotary Youth Centre Oxley Lane
Tuesday 10.00am
Wauchope Presbyterian Church 30 Bain Street Wauchope Tuesday 10.00am—$2
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TIMBERTOWN EVENTS CALENDAR 2013
June 29th to July 14th School Holidays History “Alive” program
Meet some of our characters
July 5th to 7th Timbertown’s annual Steam Festival
Bigger and better every year more displays, more engines lots of entertainment
September 1st Fathers Day
Surprises for Dad, bring your Dad and he’ll receive a FREE gourmet lunch
September 21st to October 6th School Holidays History “Alive” program
October 26th to 27th Day out with Thomas
Thomas the tank engine and his friends join us again for another family day packed with fun
November 15th to 17th Pacific Coast Ute Muster
Premier event for 2013 our first Ute muster, events include a BNS ball, all the Ute events and loads of entertainment
December 16th OPENING our new Gold precinct
Try your gold mining skills and pan for gold in our brand new area
December 18th School Holidays History “Alive” program
Each program will be different so come and have some fun
December 21st Christmas in the Village
Christmas carols and much much more
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Steam Loco “The Countess”
The Hastings Valley Miniature Railway Society
holds public running days on the second Saturday of each month
at Yippin Creek Reserve on the Beechwood Rd
(corner Yippen Creek Road) Wauchope.
The young and young at heart are invited to come along and
have a great time riding the rails on our new track.
We have steam and diesel hauled trains for you to ride.
IMPORTANT : IMPORTANT : IMPORTANT :
ENCLOSED SHOES MUST BE WORN TO RIDE THE TRAINS !!ENCLOSED SHOES MUST BE WORN TO RIDE THE TRAINS !!ENCLOSED SHOES MUST BE WORN TO RIDE THE TRAINS !!
( No thongs or open sandals )( No thongs or open sandals )( No thongs or open sandals )
So, DON’T FORGET! WE WILL BE RUNNING ON THE SECOND
SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 10am to 2pm
$2 donation
Running dates for 2013 8th June, 13th July, 10th August, 14th September,
12th October, 9th November, 14th December
For more details contact – Peter Clive on 6584 3390 or 0413 273 417
MINIATURE TRAIN RIDESMINIATURE TRAIN RIDES From 10am till 2pm
Yippin Creek ReserveYippin Creek Reserve