Community noticeboard

The noticeboard is a place for residents and community organisations to find the latest news from community and social services in Lake Macquarie. All content is submitted by community organisations. Council provides the noticeboard facility and approves submissions before publication. Stay up to date with the noticeboard by signing up to our newsletter.

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Local Heros Wanted

Nominate your local hero, a person you believe deserves acknowledgement for their community efforts.

Film Night - Jeremiah the Prophet

God Sent Jeremiah to a crumbling nation to warn of their impending fall a warning they did not heed.

The Australian Colours of Spring Concert

Join us as we launch Legacy Badge Week

Fun with lino - printmaking workshop 28th August

Learn how to design, cut and print your own Lino block and make beautiful artworks.

Arise Confrence

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH SPEERS POINT PRESENTS ARISE CONFERENCE Isaiah60:1 “Arise, shine, for your light h

A Salute to the Greats

A concert for all the Family and Community to take a break and be entertained

REDRESS SUPPORT - for survivors of childhood abuse

Support for people who have experienced institutional childhood sexual abuse

Joy and Empowerment Workshop - Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

Joy and Empowerment Workshop - Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

RAGE - Anger Management Program For Young People

RAGE - Anger Management Program For Young People

Tax Help - Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

Tax Help - Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program - Presented by CALM ( held at Be

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program - Presented by CALM ( held at Belmont Neighbourhood Centre)

Over 55s Program - Self Defence Classes

Learn simple and effective self defence, focused wellbeing, mind and body harmony.

Community Support Worker for Coal Point

We are looking for a Support Worker for one of our clients - a local in Coal Point.

Skilled Migrant Employment Program Flyer

Information session on 7 July 2021 via MS Teams at 10.30-11.30am
This fast-track TAFE NSW Statement in English for Employment is offered fee-free to skilled and overseas qualified professionals to prepare them for the Australian job market.

Share Your Home - free short term accommodation

We are an independent organisation dedicated to helping our homeless mates connect with aussies willing to share their home for short term free accommodation. Come along to our launch event!

IMB Community Foundation Grant Open

For 20 years the IMB Bank Community Foundation has been privileged to be a part of the incredible work so many of you accomplish to create improved outcomes and better lives in our communities. Thanks to you, the future of our communities looks brighter, safer and more inclusive. Thank you for taking the time to apply for funding in 2021.

City of Newcastle Inclusive Conversation Series

This Thursday - Please register for City of Newcastle’s first Inclusive Conversation Series ‘Unpacking Vulnerability’ – A full day hybrid (face to face or virtual) forum for our Community to share experiences, stories and co-design actions.

Landcare donating inventory

In preparing for our new Centre, we have identified a number of items that are surplus to our current needs and will therefore be offered as donations to local charities, volunteer/community organisations and schools in the Lake Macquarie region (not for personal use). This includes office furniture, kitchen appliances, and building/garden equipment.

Edgeworth Neighbourhood Centre Seeking New Board Members

EMNC seeking new board members
We are particularly seeking a person with financial experience to act in the role of Treasurer but also welcome people with experience and knowledge of law, human resources and community services.
These are voluntary positions for a minimum of 1 year and the board meets bi-monthly 6 times a year.
We encourage new members under 30 years to advise our youth projects.

Hunter Tenants Community Education Needs Survey

A brief survey of training needs for Community Service Providers regarding Tenancy Law in NSW. Hunter Tenants is planning community education for service providers in the 2nd half of 2021 and are seeking input into priorities. Please note this is for support workers and not housing providers.

Library-based Computing Course for Beginners

8 week course facilitated by TAFE NSW based at Toronto Library
No fee

Edgeworth Neighbourhood Centre Newsletter

Advertising for a youth worker- we are hiring!

Empowering Young Women - Well I Am Program

A free 8-week program for young women in high school (years 7-10) facilitated by Well Education - only 15 places available
Weekly on Thursdays, contact The Place to register.

Southlake Stories June Edition

Check out the latest newsletter from Southlakes Community Services

EOI Public Art Project wanted by artists and schools

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking expressions of interest interest (EOI) from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and artist groups to create a series of public artworks along the soon to-be-built Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST).

Koori Grapevine Winter Edition

Wandakalua - welcome to the winter edition of the Koori Grapevine edition #37. Here's hoping you enjoy the read. This year there will be no Eastlakes or Westlakes public NAIDOC events unfortunately.

Response and Recovery Team for NSW Schools

A dedicated ‘Response and Recovery’ team will become a permanent fixture within the NSW Government to better prepare schools in times of crisis, building on expertise picked up from recent bushfires, prolonged drought, floods and the COVID pandemic.

The Branch Op Shop Bargain Buys and Donations

Pre-owned clothing; personal effects, jewellery, small electrical appliances; tools; furniture etc.

Mission Australia Youth Survey

Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is now open. Young people aged 15-19 across the country are encouraged to have their say.

Free Social Media Training for Lake Mac Community Groups

Council has organised for Jodie from The Marketing Side to deliver a practical series of online workshops tailored to the needs of your community group.

Walking Netball

Walking Netball is a modified game with no running or jumping designed for older players.

Lake Mac Interagency April Presentations and Info

Copy of slideshows and contact details from Thurs 1 April Lake Mac Interagency. Thanks to our speakers, attendees and caterers!

ClubGrants Category 1 has opened!

Lake Macquarie ClubGRANTS committee will only accept online applications. Applications will open 1 April 2021 and close 31 May 2021 with no late submissions accepted.

Cardiff Seniors Citizens Centre opening welcome mat

New programs and activities available at Cardiff Seniors Citizens Centre

Yunung Community Garden at Southlakes in Morisset

A Community Garden in Morisset is growing again, after 12 months of dormancy.

Fresh Cooked Meals Deliverd to your Home

Meals on Wheels Charlestown - have us do the cooking for you

Tenancy Information Resources

Reminder of Factsheets and Resources available online from Hunter Tenants Rights and Advocacy Service

TRANSform Newy Resources from Hunter Gender Alliance

TRANSform Newy resources include posters and info packs from Hunter Gender Alliance, supported by a Boost Your Place Grant with City of Newcastle. Hunter Gender Alliance work to improve the rights, health and lives of trans and gender diverse (TGD) people in the Hunter and beyond.

Koori Grapevine - Summer Edition

The summer edition of the quarterly Koori Grapevine is available for your reading.

Lake Mac Interagency 2021 Dates

Dates to pop in your diary - Thursday 1 April, 3 June, 7 October, 2 December

Support for Carers with the Carer Gateway

Support for Carers with the Carer Gateway

FREE Suicide Intervention Training

SafeTALK and START available for free in Lake Macquarie

Community Connections Directory Updated

The next edition of the COVID-19 version of our Community Connections Directory has just been finalised and sent to the printer!
If your organisation requires some of these to distribute to people in need of support, please let us know

Depression & Hope Online Support Group

Community Depression Recovery Group

Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline

Tips to help vulnerable older people and people with disability during Coronavirus

Domestic Violence local resource cards

Documents included local flyers on resources and still reporting even when social distancing.

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