Holding Space Therapy

15/05/2026

There are still places available for frontline workers at these 2 DV-alert courses

:: DV-alert 1-Day Multicultural Focused Workshop
DATE: 27 May 2026
TIME: 9am - 4:30pm
VENUE: Mercure Newcastle Airport, Williamtown
REGISTER: https://www.dvalert.org.au/enrolment-listings/cselif08373

:: DV-alert 1-Day Men Who Use Violence Focused Workshop
DATE: 26 June 2026
TIME: 9am - 4:30pm
VENUE: Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel, Charlestown
REGISTER: https://www.dvalert.org.au/enrolment-listings/cselif08411

25/11/2025

21/11/2025

Kamira is a women's only residential AOD rehab. It supports women and where possible their children. It's both a supportive environment but also teaches parenting skills that help families heal from the impacts of alcohol and drug usage.

They are struggling to get donations this year for the 15 residents. These gifts allow them to have a nice Christmas, at what is a very difficult time. They are after gifts for both the women and children (usually aged under 5 years). There are some restrictions to what can be donated due to supporting sobriety and keeping everyone safe. No food, candles, perfumes or sprays, or products that include alcohol (check ingredients). If you live locally and would like to donate please let me know and I can pick up or you can drop to the office (please message first to confirm office is open). Feel free to add a supportive note. Gift vouchers are also encouraged as staff can then go purchase any items they know are needed. My aim is to drop off by mid Dec.

Thanks in advance 💕

20/11/2025

NourishEd are proud to announce that we are Ozharvests latest partner organisation in Lake Mac! This isn't exactly a brand-new partnership, we have already received 5 deliveries of food from our friends at Ozharvest.

In just those 5 deliveries to date, we have:
Rescued 1,872kg of food
Distributed the equivalent of 3,745 meals
Saved 1,816kg of CO2.

We live in a country where we have enough food to feed our entire population, however inequality and an unfair distribution of resources mean 3.4million Aussies will struggle to put food on the table this year. Meanwhile as a country we waste 7.6 million tonnes of food (or 113kg per household) each year. Ozharvest rescues food from supermarkets and suppliers and gives them to charities like NourishEd for us to distribute to those who need it.

Our Ozharvest goods are available every Friday and Saturday between 9am-2pm (depending on stock availability & open pantry limits apply). Make sure you come on down to check out what we have!

20/11/2025

As we approach Christmas, what is supposed to be the happiest season, can be the heaviest. We are open every Monday and Tuesday night through these times. Drop in to find a safe place, chat to a team member who understands what it is like to walk through distress, or spend some time in our sensory room or massage chair. Whatever your crisis or distress, we are here.

www.lakemacsafepsace.com.au

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

Our next Clinic will be on Monday 4th August. Bookings are essential, Call Family Planning Newcastle on 4929 4485 to book into the Hunter Women's Centre Outreach free clinic

16/07/2025

Meaningful work right here!
See below for details of the event.

AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 We’re BACK!

Join us for a powerful one-day event for professionals and community leaders working in family violence, education, and social services.

Gain practical, trauma-informed tools to better support men and boys and help build safer, stronger communities.

📍 SYDNEY — 11th September
📍 BRISBANE — 24th November

Led by Matt Brown, Sarah Brown and Jase Williams this day will challenge perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, and equip you with strategies for lasting change.

🎟️ Lunch included | Group pricing available for 5+ | Suitable for professional development

⚠️ Limited spaces! Get your ticket here;
www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/how-to-do-the-work/

📩 For all Inquiries: [email protected]

15/07/2025

Two weeks to go!

Thank you to Port Waratah Coal Services for your valuable sponsorship of this important community event.

Thank you also to all of our ongoing financial and in-kind supporters, service providers and of course our wonderful volunteers for enabling us to continue to hold this event each year.

We look forward to bringing the community together once again.

19/06/2025

Calling all young people – come and kickstart your Tuesdays with free fitness, food, and fun at PCYC!

🗓 Launching this Tuesday
🕘 7.30am - 8.30am
📍 PCYC Morisset

Join us for a fun and supportive exercise program designed just for young people, followed by a free, healthy breakfast. 💪🍳

Bring your mates, get moving, and start your day right!