Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services is an incorporated not for profit organisation providing community services in the Port Stephens LGA.
Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services is an amalgamation of Port Stephens Family Support Service and the Raymond Terrace Neighbourhood Centre; both centres delivering service to the Port Stephens Community for over 35 years.
Funded by Department of Communities and Justice, the Indigenous Advancement Strategy, the Brotherhood of St Lawrence, Department of Social Services and the Primary Health Network , PSFaNS advocates for services, projects and resources to inform, support and empower the individuals or groups that are being disadvantaged. PSFaNS is a strong advocate for social wellbeing to its local community and has formed close partnerships with various government and non/government agencies with similar objectives. These partnerships give opportunity to enhance outcomes and social conditions in the community particularly in respect of vulnerable groups and individuals.
The Team At PSFaNS
- Management
- Aboriginal Programs / HIPPY Team
- Child, Youth and Family Team
- Finance and Administration Team
- Specialist Homelessness Service Team
- Domestic and Family Violence Team
- The Deck Youth Centre Team
- Tilligerry Family Network Team
- Governance
- Volunteer Team
Service Manager
- Sue Pollock
Assistant Manager
- Ann Fletcher
Phillip Street Office
Team Leader
- Rachel Small
Aboriginal Programs Team
- Emma Greenham
- Domaneca Rootes
HIPPY Team
- Emma Greenham
- Domaneca Rootes
- Angelique Pouzet
- Sarah Morris
Phillip Street Office
Team Leader
- Andrew Norris
Senior Caseworkers
- Mardi Sheridan (Child)
- Sarah Walsh (Child)
- Amy van Vegchel (Child)
- Kelly Fletcher (Youth)
Caseworkers
- Elizabeth Riley (Youth – Maternity Leave)
- Jordyn Simpson (Youth)
- Julia Stewart (Youth)
Jacaranda Ave Office
Finance Manager & Team Leader
- Maxine Battye
Administration
- Jo Vanderhelm (Phillip St Office)
- Clare Thomas
- Julianne Cocking
- Kristiana Garrow
Neighbourhood Centre / E.R.F Team
- Maxine Battye
- Clare Thomas
- Catherine Woodbine
Jacaranda Ave Office
Team Leader
- Kylee Anderson
Senior Caseworkers
- Nichola Kinnane (Young Parents)
- Adrian Smith (Men’s Family Safety)
Caseworkers
- Jess Sturt (Generalist)
- Blake Jarman (Generalist)
- Emily Sharpe (Youth)
- Renea MacPherson (Intake)
Casework Support
- Karen Patten (Children’s)
- Kristiana Garrow
Phillip Street Office
Senior Caseworkers
- Barbara Tobin
- Sarah
- Ellen Pollock
Caseworker/s
- Kadina Barker
- Rebecca McAliney
Casework Support
- Karen Patten (Children’s)
1a Kangaroo St
Team
- Kelly Fletcher
- Elizabeth Riley (Maternity Leave)
- Jordyn Simpson
- Julia Stewart
Mallabula Hall
Senior Caseworker
- Danielle Haagensen (Child and Family)
Children’s Groups Assistant
- Kye Warner
Board of Management
Chairperson
- Tim Mizzi
Vice Chairperson
- Giacomo Arnott
Secretary
- Helen Smyth
Treasurer
- Chris Baguley
Members
- Nicki Saroca
- Bronwyn Leary
Our work would not be possible without the work of our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers have helped out in a great many ways; assisting our emergency relief team, preparing food for schools and groups, assisting in our children’s / youth groups; assistance in running and maintaining office IT; gardening and so much more.
Your ongoing commitment, dedication and time enable us to deliver exceptional service and support to our wider communities. Because of this invaluable contribution, we’re eager to say a big public “Thank you volunteers! We salute you!”.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here for more information.
The PSFaNS Fur Team
At PSFaNS, we LOVE animals. When you visit our centre, you have the opportunity to play with our comfort dogs (Barney & Mossy). If you are lucky, you might even see a little lamb!
An animal’s presence in a counselling or group setting can have a calming effect on children, acting as an ‘ice-breaker’ that is comforting and increases engagement. Children have said that they find it easier to talk to dogs or to talk with a dog present. In addition, valuable social and emotional learning can occur through a relationship with an animal.
