Our Team

Working with and for the communities of Port Stephens to eliminate social disadvantage.

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 Port Stephens Family & Neighbourhood Services

Service Manager

Sue Pollock

Assistant Manager

Ann Fletcher

Phillip Street Office

Team Leader

Rachel

Aboriginal Programs Team

Emma
Domaneca

HIPPY Team

Domaneca
Angelique
Sarah M
Nina
 

Phillip Street Office

Team Leader

Andrew

Senior Caseworkers

Danielle (Child) – Tilligerry
Sarah W (Child)
Mardi (Child)
Amy (Child)
Kelly (Youth)

Caseworkers

Julia (Youth)
Liz (Youth)
Jordyn (Youth)

Phillip Street Office

Team Leaders

Ellen
Sarah Q

Senior Caseworker

Barbara

Caseworkers

Kadina
Rebecca
Charna
Amanda

Casework Support

Karen (Children’s)

Jacaranda Ave Office

Team Leader

Maxine

Administration

Jo  (Phillip St Office)
Clare
Julianne
Lisa

Neighbourhood Centre / E.R.F Team

Maxine
Clare
Catherine

Jacaranda Ave Office

Team Leader

Kylee

Senior Caseworkers

Nichola (Young Parents)
Adrian (Men’s Family Safety)

Caseworkers

Jess (Generalist)
Blake (Generalist)
Emily (Youth)

Casework Support

Karen (Children’s) 
Kristiana
 

The Deck – 1a Kangaroo St

Team

Kelly
Julia
Liz 
Jordyn

Mallabula Hall

Tilligerry Family Network Team

Danielle (Child and Parent Senior Caseworker)
Louise (Child and Parent Caseworker)
Kye (Group Assistant)

Board of Management

Chairperson

Tim Mizzi

Vice Chairperson

Giacomo Arnott

Secretary

Helen Smyth  

Treasurer

Chris Baguley

Members

Nicki Saroca
Bronwyn Leary

Volunteering Team

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.

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The PSFaNS Four Legged Team

At PSFaNS, we LOVE animals. When you visit our centre, you may have the opportunity to play with a comfort dog, a cat, a ferret or the popular Pongo – the Eastern Bearded Dragon. If you’re 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 animals or to talk with an animal present. In addition, valuable social and emotional learning can occur through a relationship with an animal.

The organisations that help us and the community

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.