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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Juniour Holiday Lawn Bowls Clinic

Junior Bowls Holiday Activity for June/July School Holidays

Community Shed EOI at Hunter Multicultural Communities

Hunter Multicultural Communities welcomes Expressions of Interest from diverse individuals and groups to join our new Community Shed program.

Draft Ending Homelessness Plan on Public Exhibition

The Draft Plan is now on exhibition for further consultation until 25 May 2021.

May Movie Month

Bookings essential for each session through Eventbrite.
All screenings will be followed by a Q&A session with the guest presenter.

Our Community Place Newsletter

April 2021 Newsletter - we have moved to Windale PCYC!

Invitation to Launch of Lake Mac Seed Library

Morning tea event fundraising for the Cancer Council. The morning will include the official launch of the Lake Mac Seed Library, lots of fun activities: Tea bag toss, photo booth lucky door prize, raffles, guessing competition and more.

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.

Positions available - Child Protection Caseworker Hunter

Do you have a degree in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare or related discipline and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families? Would you like a career with real development opportunities, attractive benefits and support?

Sounds like you, then apply now!

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.

Multicultural Services Expo

We look forward to seeing you all on 26th May at 10:00 am at the Station – Newcastle, corner Scott St and Watt St Newcastle.

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.

Business Networking Event at PCYC Lake Macquarie

Wed 19th May 5.30pm This will be a great opportunity to network with other local businesses and find out more about the your local PCYC. Please find information attached regarding registering for this event.

Lakes Salvos Community Focus Meeting

How can we work together better for our community?
How can we share knowledge, resources, and referrals?
What are the needs of our community?
Sharing information about what do.

Gender Diversity & Young People Presentation by Dr Goodyear

Join the Mental Health Professionals Network to hear from Dr Yolandie Goodyear. Psychiatrist and specialist in understanding gender diversity and gender dysmorphia in young people. Wed 2 June 6-7pm

Swansea Community Care Centre - Have Your Say

This is your opportunity to tell us how you currently use the centre, help us identify gaps in services in the Swansea-Belmont area and share with us the types of things that could be included in a future centre.

Happy Sad Man - Film Screening

Newcastle Premiere Screening - Happy Sad Man 16th May

Pat Conroy MP May Grants Newsletter

What would you Organisation do with up $12,000

Walking Netball

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

Box Divvy Food Hub

Join a local food hub, save money, support local farmers, reduce waste and get a sense of community

Music at the Theatre

Music at the Theatre, presented by Toronto Brass & Western Lake Macquarie Concert Bands

Women in Business Lunch & Learn

Join your local women in business community

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

Free Livingworks START Online Training

START is a 90 mins online suicide intervention training course for anyone over the age of 16

Support for Carers with the Carer Gateway

Support for Carers with the Carer Gateway

Family Support Newcastle Men's Program

Vacancies in the Men's Program and accepting referrals

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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