Port Stephens Examiner By Charlie Elias September 16 2021 - 3.04pm The extension of the coronavirus lockdown announced last Thursday by the state government has raised serious mental health concerns for the people of Port Stephens. According to an Australian…
Port Stephens Examiner By Charlie Elias August 26 2021 - 10:00am Port Stephens residents doing it tough during the latest COVID-19 lockdown are being assured that there is support at hand. Staff at both the Tomaree peninsula's Yacaaba Centre and the…
A recent statewide count of people sleeping rough conducted by the NSW Government has revealed that there was an increase in Port Stephens of seven from last year. Hume Community Housing's options manager Jenna Nadiotis said that Hume's data had…
Charlie Elias Members of the Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services attended the call to action on the Hunter homelessness crisis held in Newcastle's Civic Park on March 29. Ann Fletcher, the early intervention and homelessness program team leader at…
Charlie Elias The number of homeless people in Port Stephens has almost tripled in the past 12 months, while resources from support services are being stretched to their limits and staff struggle to provide emergency accommodation. An annual one-night street…
Charlie Elias She has been described as a highly dedicated community leader who works "miracles" by taking what little resources are available and providing vital support and services. And now she has been recognised. Sue Pollock, manager at the Raymond…
Ann Fletcher, our Assistant Manager, talks with Catherine Woodbine about this great program available for children in Port Stephens. What is the Little Friends Scholarship? Friends with Dignity provide bi-annual monetary scholarships to children who have faced Domestic and Family…
Charlie Elias When it comes to recycling bottles and cartons, the residents of Port Stephens have proven to be among the best in the state. A Local Government Network Collection Volumes Report on the state government's Return and Earn scheme has revealed…
