Port Stephens Examiner By Ellie-Marie Watts August 4 2022 - 2.52pm Close to 900 people turned to the Port's only government funded homelessness service last year, almost triple the number that sought help with their housing situation five years ago.…
by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2022 WHEN people think of homelessness they tend towards stereotypes. Perhaps we think about substance abuse, older men or think it could never happen to us or anyone in our circumstances.…
The Mutual Bank is partnering with Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services to help make the lives of families facing a bleak winter hopefully a little easier. The cold weather can lead to an increase in utility and food bills…
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…
