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/

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

Thank you to everyone who attended the HNS IFCB launch afternoon tea at Roto House, we had a lovely afternoon with you a...
09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the HNS IFCB launch afternoon tea at Roto House, we had a lovely afternoon with you all ✨

The IFCB team is operating in full swing and currently taking referrals.

If you or someone you support is living with: Acquired brain injury, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Physical disability or Sensory Disabilities (blindness, deafness etc) reach out to the IFCB team today to find out how we can support you.

Our referral form can be found by following the link below or by visiting the Hastings Neighbourhood Services Website.

IFCB referral form: https://form.jotform.com/261091432661856
HNS website: https://www.hastingsneighbourhoodservices.org.au/

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26/05/2026

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ILC's 'Grow, Catch & Cook' program operates at or around our Lake Cathie Community Hub and Garden on Wednesday afternoons. This group program is a nature and outdoors-based capacity building program, focusing on Growing (in our community garden), Catching (fish in the lake) and Cooking (meals and snacks, using our centre's facilities).

Our participants recently had the opportunity to plant their own make-and-take succulent garden... choosing succulents and pebbles, ornaments and decorations for their individual take-home pots.

To join our GCC crew, or any of our fully-funded, free-to-attend group programs, contact Amy on [email protected] or use the link below to register!

https://form.jotform.com/260887935847882

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25/05/2026

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This term, members of both of ILC's Raising Warriors and Empower Her - Women's Wellness programs had the opportunity to make nature/ flower crowns in our groups... facilitated by one of our own participants Natalie, who brings her artistic talents and flair to our community.

Natalie demonstrated techniques and supported her peers to design and create their own tiaras and crowns, in this fun and creative group class.

When complete, ILC's group program facilitator Amy took photos of each of our proud participants, wearing their flower crowns and celebrating their own and each others' achievements. These photos were printed and framed, and gifted as a special treat, back to our participants... who usually find themselves on the other side of the camera, capturing memories of their families and kids.

To be part of our social, capacity building, creative and empowering groups, use the link below to register, or contact Amy on [email protected] for more information.

https://form.jotform.com/260887935847882

We look forward to welcoming you into our network and sharing our fun and creative experiences with you! ✨️

HNS’s ILC & IFCB teams had a great time at the Port Macquarie Disability Expo today and would like to say a huge thank y...
14/05/2026

HNS’s ILC & IFCB teams had a great time at the Port Macquarie Disability Expo today and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone in community who attended the event and spoke with the team. It was a pleasure to meet each and every one of you.

If you would like to learn more about how the ILC or IFCB programs can support you, please visit the HNS website for more information or complete our referral forms below.

IFCB referral form: https://form.jotform.com/261091432661856

ILC referral form: https://form.jotform.com/251890736834871

This week saw the beginning of ILC's Term 2 Social and Capacity Building Group Programs. These include a variety of arts...
08/05/2026

This week saw the beginning of ILC's Term 2 Social and Capacity Building Group Programs.

These include a variety of arts, wellbeing, life skills and nature programs that support participation in community, networking with peers and developing new social and creative skills, in an informal, non-confronting and welcoming environment.

Our women's wellness sessions saw groups of like-minded ladies making take-home positive affirmation cards, and creating and writing their own 'horoscopes' in a goals-focused format... releasing these intentions to the universe for culmination and manifestation.

Join us for one of our ILC programs at Port Macquarie, Wauchope or Lake Cathie Neighbourhood Centres, using the link below to register:

https://form.jotform.com/260887935847882

IFCB stands for Individual and Family Capacity Building and HNS are excited to announce we will now be supporting indivi...
04/05/2026

IFCB stands for Individual and Family Capacity Building and HNS are excited to announce we will now be supporting individuals and families within our community as they navigate transition points in life.

To speak with a team member about how IFCB can support you, follow the link below to our referral form.
https://form.jotform.com/261091432661856

Who IFCB will service:
The Individual and Families Capacity Building Program (IFCB) will service individuals with Intellectual Disability, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Disability, and Acquired Brain Injury, their families and carers. The IFCB program will target individuals aged between 9 - 65 and support them to build personal and systems capacity so that they can self advocate, navigate service systems and access relevant supports.

What support IFCB can offer:
The Individual and Family Capacity Building Program (IFCB) will include a 4 person team who will deliver the program via 1:1 goal planning and achievement strategy sessions, capacity building assessments, social and peer support groups, information sessions and skills development workshops. All IFCB supports are free to the community with the availability to self-refer into the program.
Where the IFCB program will provide service:
The IFCB program will service the communities of Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, Kempsey and Laurieton with a number of outreach days across each location.

IFCB aims and community outcomes:
Over the course of the 2 year IFCB funding, the program will strive towards a number of community outcomes such as:
• Increased resilience for the individual and family unit.
• Increased confidence in identifying, planning and managing transitions through key life stages.
• Reduction in societal barriers to allow for all ability inclusion.
• Increased community capacity to recognise and remove inclusion barriers and embrace welcoming inclusion practices.

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