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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Gambling Harm Free Education

The aim of the education is to raise community awareness about gambling related harms and supports.

Pat Conroy MP Grants Newsletter 2024

Pat Conroy MP November 2024 Grants Newsletter

Foster Care at Life Without Barriers

Life Without Barriers offers a safe and supportive home environment for children who need time away from their families. Currently recruiting foster carers.

Child Development Study at the University of Newcastle

Are you a parent of a 3- to -5-year-old? We are researching screen time, sleep, and development.

Seeking Volunteers to Become Youth Mentors

Train as a volunteer mentor with Raise and support a teenager in a high school near you.

Christmas Day Lunch with Survivors R US

Survivor’s R Us are hosting Lake Macquarie’s first Christmas Day Lunch this year for our community’s most vulnerable members.

NourishEd Australia Weekly Pantry ($10 hampers and FREE open pantry)

$10 hampers and a FREE open pantry, cafe and community library open to all in the community.

Homelessness and community resources

A list of local directories and referral options to support customers experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Updated August 2024

Counselling available: Lake Munmorah

A new counsellor has started offering individual counselling at Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre on Thursdays. Please contact us to find out more.
phone 4325 9666

The Place Based Abilities Program!

A FREE social and capacity building program for young people with disability

Psychology, OT and Speech Services available

Psychology, OT and Speech Services available

Join 'The Man Walk' at Warners Bay Jetty Sunday 23 June

Proudly supported by Lake Macquarie City Council, join the guys from The Man Walk as they officially launch their social connection group in Warners Bay this Sunday, 7 am. Complimentary coffees and sausages will be available on this special day.

Kids cultural and language workshop : Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood

Bookings Essential by contacting Liam on 40721000 or email at [email protected]

Pat Conroy Grants

Pat Conroy's monthly newsletter details a number of grant opportunities that could benefit the many community organisations across the Shortland electorate.

Lake Mac Interagency dates 2024

Lake Macquarie Interagency is a general networking and information share meeting for social service providers in the Lake Macquarie local government area. Interested community members are also welcome to attend.

Free Community Digital Support Day for Over 50's

Topic - 'Getting to know your Apple Device'

Combined Interagency Presentations

See a copy of the slides available within from Interagency held on Thursday 2 February.

Cultural Responsibility Training

Join us for Cultural Responsibility Training at the Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre, umali barai-ku.

Fiesta Multicultural Event

Fiesta is a showcase of food, fun and dancing, singing and painting and gardens and animals etc.

Matthew Talbot Hub Space - Toronto & Lake Macquarie

Matthew Talbot Homeless Service are trialling a Hub space at Toronto Library on the Thursday 16 March and Thursday 13 April 10am - 1pm

Newcastle PROBUS Club for retirees

Newcastle PROBUS Club monthly meeting at Souths Leagues Club, Merewether

Eagle Rocks Dance Club Lake Macquarie

Social Rock & Roll & Line Dancing Club

Toronto Community Kitchen - come visit!

Come and visit our Toronto Community Kitchen- Everybody is welcome!

Hunter Prostate Cancer and Awareness Support Group monthly meeting

A local volunteer support group for men and families with prostate concerns.

Friendly Social Group for Seniors

A social group for seniors to meet and enjoy the company of similarly aged people.

New Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program

CPS provides non-clinical services to people with severe mental ill health, who aren’t accessing NDIS, to help build functional capacity and enable personal recovery.

Kindness Cupboard at The Place: Charlestown Community Centre

Take what you need and leave what you can.

Work and Development Order Scheme

Do you have unpaid fines? You could be eligible for a WDO. People who are eligible for a WDO can clear their fines with approved activities.

Local Emergency Readiness Guide

Emergencies can happen when you least expect them. To protect your life and the wellbeing of your family and friends, it is important to be prepared for emergencies, whether you’re at home, at work, or on holidays.

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