‘Miracle’ worker Sue Pollock named Port Stephens 2020 Local Woman of the Year
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 […]
Friends With Dignity – Little Friends Scholarships
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 […]
Return and Earn report reveals more than 74 million bottles returned in Port Stephens in past three years
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 […]
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 […]