HNS ILC & IFCB - Capacity Building Programs

HNS ILC & IFCB - Capacity Building Programs HNS ILC & IFCB are free to access capacity building programs that service the local communities of Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, Kempsey & Laurieton.

Find our referral forms on the HNS website https://www.hastingsneighbourhoodservices.org.au/

PMQ Disability Support Pension workshopRegister by the following link below https://form.jotform.com/262698104667872This...
12/10/2026

PMQ Disability Support Pension workshop

Register by the following link below
https://form.jotform.com/262698104667872

This free workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the Disability Support Pension and how to apply.

This workshop helps people navigate the application process, eligibility requirements and empowers individuals with the knowledge they need to understand its requirements.

The last half an hour of the workshop is dedicated to support people with any questions they might have and one-on-one support.

IFCB are excited to announce the commencement of our 3 new peer support groups servicing the communities of Wauchope and...
09/10/2026

IFCB are excited to announce the commencement of our 3 new peer support groups servicing the communities of Wauchope and Lake Cathie !

'The Siblings Space' is a peer support group intended to bring together the siblings of people living with disability so that they can connect and socialise with others living in similar circumstances.

'You Get Me' is a peer support group for the parents and carers of people living with disability. You Get Me will provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can take a break from everyday parent / carer responsibilities and expectations whilst also getting your monthly social fix.

'Support Space' is a peer support group specifically for support workers. Support Space gives support workers in the Mid North Coast a safe space to discuss the current challenges and barriers in their work and make connections within the community.

All IFCB peer support groups are free to attend!

To register for any of our peer support groups, please follow the link below or scan the QR code on our flyers.
https://form.jotform.com/262708547232863

Chill & Chat is available at all 3 of our centres and is a free program designed to be a safe space for men to come toge...
29/09/2026

Chill & Chat is available at all 3 of our centres and is a free program designed to be a safe space for men to come together, play some games, socialise and enjoy a snack.

This is an all-abilities program that is open to anyone who may be experiencing mental health struggles, living with disability, supporting someone living with disability, experiencing social or physical barriers or anyone seeking extra ‘me time’ to work on their physical and social wellbeing.

Are you a parent or carer who is supporting someone living with a disability? HNS' IFCB program is now offering a FREE p...
29/09/2026

Are you a parent or carer who is supporting someone living with a disability? HNS' IFCB program is now offering a FREE parent/carer peer support group that runs on the 3rd Monday of every month commemcing the 12th October.

Join us at the Lake Cathie Community Hub and Garden to meet like minded people and share your experiences in a safe and welcoming environment!

To register for our peer support group, follow the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/262708547232863

PMQ Navigating Puberty Info Session! Register by following the link below:https://form.jotform.com/262138397306865Pubert...
26/08/2026

PMQ Navigating Puberty Info Session!

Register by following the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/262138397306865

Puberty can be a challenging time for both children and parents. But you do not have to navigate it alone.

As children grow, they experience physical, emotional and social changes that can sometimes feel overwhelming. For parents and carers of children living with disability, these conversations and transitions can come with additional questions and challenges.

Join Hastings Neighbourhood Services' FREE information session, Navigating Your Child's Changes Together: Puberty.

These sessions are designed to provide practical information, helpful strategies and a supportive space to learn how you can confidently support your child through puberty.

While this session has been developed with parents and carers of children living with disability in mind, all parents and carers of children approaching puberty are warmly welcome to attend. Whether you are preparing for what is ahead or already navigating these changes, you will leave feeling more informed and confident.

Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
Thursday 27 August
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Attendance is free and children are welcome. Register by following the link below or scanning the QR Code on the flyer.

https://form.jotform.com/262138397306865

HNS’ ILC & IFCB teams had a blast today at Hastings Secondary College celebrating NAIDOC ❤️💛🖤 If you or someone in your ...
14/08/2026

HNS’ ILC & IFCB teams had a blast today at Hastings Secondary College celebrating NAIDOC ❤️💛🖤

If you or someone in your family would like some help to build individual capacity, access our community, find social groups, navigate services or gain some new skills and info via one of our workshops please don’t hesitate to contact our teams via phone / email or by competing our online referral form by following the links below.

For IFCB inquiries contact Grace on 0438 960 332 or email [email protected]
Alternatively you can complete an IFCB referral form by following the link: https://form.jotform.com/261091432661856

For ILC inquiries contact Louise on 0457 050 252 or email [email protected]
Alternatively you can complete an ILC referral form by following the link: https://form.jotform.com/251890736834871

Free Navigating Puberty Info Sessions! Register by following the link below:https://form.jotform.com/262138397306865Pube...
06/08/2026

Free Navigating Puberty Info Sessions!

Register by following the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/262138397306865

Puberty can be a challenging time for both children and parents. But you do not have to navigate it alone.

As children grow, they experience physical, emotional and social changes that can sometimes feel overwhelming. For parents and carers of children living with disability, these conversations and transitions can come with additional questions and challenges.

Join Hastings Neighbourhood Services' FREE information session, Navigating Your Child's Changes Together: Puberty.

These sessions are designed to provide practical information, helpful strategies and a supportive space to learn how you can confidently support your child through puberty.

While this session has been developed with parents and carers of children living with disability in mind, all parents and carers of children approaching puberty are warmly welcome to attend. Whether you are preparing for what is ahead or already navigating these changes, you will leave feeling more informed and confident.

Choose the session that suits you:
Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
Wednesday 26 August
12.00 pm to 1.30 pm

Lake Cathie Community Hub
Wednesday 26 August
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
Thursday 27 August
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Attendance is free and children are welcome. Register by following the link below or scanning the QR Code on the flyer.

https://form.jotform.com/262138397306865

The weather doesn't always comply with our popular 'Grow, Catch & Cook' group at Lake Cathie; but it's sure not a bad da...
19/06/2026

The weather doesn't always comply with our popular 'Grow, Catch & Cook' group at Lake Cathie; but it's sure not a bad day at the office when it does!

This nature-based capacity building program features environmental elements of:
Growing - gardening and plant-based explorations and activities
Catching - featuring fishing or fishing-related experiences
Cooking - using quality produce to create healthy meals and snacks.

This term, we also aligned our experiences with special days and events, including an ocean-themed polymer-clay art class for World Oceans Day, and an outdoors scavenger hunt for World Nature Photography Day. We enjoyed connecting with Hastings Fly Fishermen to make our own flies and lures in the group, and are looking forward to our excursion to Sea Acres for a guided cultural tour of the rainforest next week.

Stay tuned on our socials for updates and announcements regarding our Term 3 programs. We look forward to sharing more networking and skill-building experiences with our community soon!

From burlesque dancing to self defense classes; re-purposing t-shirts into totes to creative quilling paper art; gorgeou...
18/06/2026

From burlesque dancing to self defense classes; re-purposing t-shirts into totes to creative quilling paper art; gorgeous flower crowns to our strength-in-motion Pilates / yoga program; there has been a plethora of possibility in ILC's women's connection and empowerment groups throughout Term 2 of 2026.

The relationships, social participation, building of networks and sheer number of individual or collective achievements in our groups, highlight the unstoppable strength, resilience and magic that happens when women unite.

Furthermore, it has been both a pleasure and a privilege to see some of our participants elevate their capacity from 'joining in' to 'leading' and facilitating some of our sessions for their peers this term.

As we prepare to break for winter holidays and commence brainstorming ideas for our Term 3 program; we couldn't be prouder that our newly created networks have decided to continue to gather and connect over the coming weeks. This will be without ILC staffing and supports; demonstrating the genuine progress and capacity building successes gained from our programs in this first half of 2026.

Congratulations and well done to everyone in our ILC community. We look forward to what's in store next!

Are you thinking about entering the workforce but dont know where or how to start? HNS IFCB's skills building workshop: ...
12/06/2026

Are you thinking about entering the workforce but dont know where or how to start? HNS IFCB's skills building workshop: Your Way To Work might be the option for you.

This is a free workshop that will run between 10:30am - 2:30pm with both morning tea and lunch provided for all participating. The workshop will be held at the Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday 9th July.

This workshop is perfect for people who may not have any experience working, or who arent sure on how to start. Our workshop will cover aspects such as transferable skills, understanding job ads, writing resumes, writing cover letters, interviewing skills and much more!

Registrations for our free workshop are required. You can register by folowing the link below or by scanning the QR code on our flyer.

Workshop registration form: https://form.jotform.com/261617463142858

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