Domestic & Family Violence Forum – PSFaNS Sue Pollock
Sue Pollock from Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services joined Interrelate and The Smith Family – Communities for Children (Raymond Terrace and Karuah) in a forum to share her insights […]
$6700 in grants for two Port Stephens programs
Charlie Elias Clontarf Foundation, which uses a unique, innovative and highly successful approach to assist young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to transition into meaningful employment, has received Port […]
Port Stephens faces ‘wave of disadvantage’ as people wait up to 10 years for social housing
Anna Wolf The number of people in Port Stephens presenting as homeless has doubled since the onset of COVID-19, according to social housing provider Hume Community Housing which is already […]
Mental health round table reveals Port Stephens is crying out for doctors
Ellie-Marie Watts A “desperate need” for more doctors in Port Stephens was was one the key issues raised during discussions between the area’s mental health providers, care services, GPs and […]
Reach Out and Reconnect: Port Stephens MP Kate Washington and Examiner urging residents to seek help before it’s too late in new campaign
Anna Wolf Port Stephens could be on the precipice of a devastating period for domestic and family violence, elder abuse, mental illness, homelessness and financial strain if more isn’t done […]
Reach out for help: Port Stephens suicide rates a concern to professionals
Charlie Elias A disturbing increase in the rate of suicides linked to family breakdowns and problems in relationships in Port Stephens at a time when COVID restrictions are heavily weighing […]
Raymond Terrace domestic violence reports surge 59.6 per cent in 12 months to June
Charlie Elias Raymond Terrace community groups have banded together in the face of a significant spike in the number of domestic violence cases being reported to police, due in part […]
Port’s Road to Recovery: Mental health support is available for Port Stephens residents feeling COVID-19 pressure
Ellie-Marie Watts, Charlie Elias Health messaging in Australia throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has not just been focused on physical health, but the equally important mental health. Being asked to isolate […]
Port Stephens community, business leaders reflect on COVID-19 as NSW reaches 100 day milestone
Ellie-Marie Watts & Charlie Elias It has been 100 days since the state government locked down NSW in response to COVID-19. To mark the milestone, the Examiner asked a number […]
Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services offering emergency financial relief
Residents finding it tough to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being encouraged to reach out to Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services. Manager Sue Pollock said […]