New investment strengthens trauma-informed healthcare for women and children experiencing violence
Primary Health Network News The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) together with members from the Hunter Domestic Violence (DV) Consortium, have celebrated funding extensions […]
Rent or food: the impossible choice facing Hunter residents
By Laura Rumbel March 16 2026 – 4:30pm For one Port Stephens senior, the housing crisis has forced a heartbreaking ultimatum: choose between the dignity of a roof or the necessity […]
Women who have been strangled and beaten are living with untreated concussion
Newcastle Herald By Damon Cronshaw June 10 2025 – 4:30am Women who get concussion from being strangled and beaten are missing out on medical care, domestic violence experts say. Those affected were often too […]
New $7.2m haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence
Port Stephens Examiner – January 31 2025 – 5:40pm Construction has begun on a $7.2-million haven for women and children in Port Stephens fleeing domestic and sexual abuse. The six-unit […]
‘Need to stop the cycle:’ Raymond Terrace rally for domestic violence awareness
Port Stephens Examiner By Laura Rumbel December 3 2024 – 1:30pm Community members rallied together last week at Raymond Terrace to start a conversation on the current family and domestic violence […]
Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace to host domestic and family violence awareness event
Port Stephens Examiner By Laura Rumbel November 27 2024 – 2:00pm Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace is set to join forces with the Hunter Police district on Friday, November 29 for […]
Framework to fill the gap: New response to domestic and family violence
Port Stephens Examiner By Laura Rumbel October 3 2024 – 4:30pm When it comes to providing efficient domestic and family violence services, Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services (PSFANS) is paving […]
Families desperate for help: Residents doing it tough is at its worst
Port Stephens Examiner By Laura Rumbel August 1 2024 – 8:30am The financial pressures on families continues to grow and for Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services (PSFaNS) the demand for […]
Mutual Bank helps charity spread warmth in Port Stephens this winter
Port Stephens Examiner By Newsroom July 9 2024 – 7:12am Winter in the Port Stephens can be a tough time for many families with the cold weather leading to increased utility […]
Federal funding a welcome boost to Port Stephen’s housing supply
Port Stephens Examiner By Laura Rumbel May 22 2024 – 5.34pm Federal funding to go towards new homes comes as a welcome boost for Port Stephens and is an essential […]