Slide 2 linking people and strengthening our community
Established 2000 www.pottsvillebeachnc.org.au Slide 3 through..
Linking people..... Slide 4 Where do I find..? Who do I see
about..? Where is the .? When is the? How do I ? Provision of
constantly updated information and assisted referrals to services
and activities Slide 5 PBNC developed this kit in partnership with
the Pottsville Community Association, Public School and the
Community Preschool after hearing: Ive just moved to the area. What
happens here? Individuals, families, groups, service providers and
businesses benefit from the kits information on courses, events,
support groups, services and community work opportunities. Offering
the Welcome to Pottsville Beach kit: a valuable, local resource for
new arrivals, and others Slide 6 Providing a venue for community
programs, groups, activities and events Slide 7 Here people can
conduct their business with Centrelink (and other Dept Human
Services agencies), using the centres resources and equipment,
e.g., accessing a landline, computer, printer, copier and fax, and
searching for jobs, with the support of trained staff. Providing an
Agent and Access Point Slide 8 Open 5 days a week Fast Fast
computers and broadband internet access Individual lessons/tuition
designed to meet your needs Computer servicing and minor repairs at
very reasonable rates Equipment and resources available for groups
(with room hire) Technology Centre Slide 9 Social Enterprises
0pportunity Shop 0pportunity Shop : run by friendly, helpful,
creative volunteers. Open 6 days a week and on Market Sundays (1 st
and 3 rd Sunday of the month). Provides a large range of 2 nd hand
clothing (for all ages and stages), books, manchester, kitchen,
home dcor items and much more there are bargains galore! Second
Hand Furniture Store, Mens Shed and Workshop Second Hand Furniture
Store, Mens Shed and Workshop : open Thursdays, Fridays and Market
Sundays. A productive place where men gather, socialise, wheel and
deal, AND clean, test, fix, refurbish and recycle second hand
goods. The store provides a diverse range of furniture and
household items (including electrical goods). Free local donations
pick-up, and a low cost delivery service for local customers
Community Barbeque Community Barbeque each Market Sunday morning:
run by dedicated volunteers who love a chat... Slide 10 Pottsville
Beach Each 1 st and 3 rd Sunday of the month, on the Phillip Street
Reserve (behind PBNC) Diverse range of local home-made, home-baked
and home-grown produce, arts, crafts and recycled goods available.
All stallholders encouraged to pre- book their stalls by phoning 02
6676 4555 (PBNC) Community and not for profit stalls welcome to
benefit from, and participate in, the PBNC Community Partnerships
Scheme Friendly and helpful coordination team available to assist
at each market Markets Slide 11 Brighter Futures Consortium of
Neighbourhood Centres Far North Coast (CONC) Consortium of
Neighbourhood Centres Far North Coast (CONC) An early intervention
service providing support for targeted families with young children
(up to 9 years of age). It is designed to strengthen families by
reinforcing positive family relationships, increasing resilience,
and preventing child abuse and neglect through the provision of:
long term case management to enable tailored support home visits to
enable one-to-one structured and sustained support and parenting
skills development group parenting programs to enhance parenting
competencies access to quality childrens services to promote
healthy child development Brighter Futures is made possible through
a partnership with the Consortium of Neighbourhood Centres (Far
North Coast) and NSW Department of Family and Community Services
Sharing resources with other services to provide outreach from our
centre Slide 12 TAFE, ACE and other learning institutes - entry
point for students to complete their supervised field placements
and on the job training Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre -
providing free, generalist legal advice More outreach from our
centre... Pottsville Counselling - providing child, adolescent and
adult counselling (bulk billing available) home visits by special
arrangement Connect to Your Future - an entry point for young
people/students to complete their work experience requirements
Slide 13 Connect Hearing and Australian Hearing providing personal
appointments to access hearing services Even more outreach from our
centre... Kingscliff High School providing an after school homework
and tuition centre Tax Help providing assistance with tax returns
for low income earners during tax season (Jul to Oct) On Track
Community Programs Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Program appointments
and activities Beachside Community Church Community Pantry
providing low cost (and sometimes free) groceries and fresh produce
weekly, via its Communicare charity arm Ostara Disability
Employment Services individual appointments for clients to visit
with their support worker Slide 14 Delivering a variety of
community-driven programs for children and their carers Tweed Coast
Toy Library a free service available each weekday morning,
providing toys, puzzles and games designed to improve thinking and
motor skills in children aged 12 months to 8 years. (Funded by NSW
Family and Community Services.) PlayTime Group opportunities for
preschool children and their carers to socialise and learn through
play Art and Play seriously messy fun with art and craft for
preschool children and their carers Toddler Tunes and Stories for
preschool children and their carers: providing music and movement
appreciation through singing, dancing and playing instruments. And
language development through reading together, story telling and
enjoyable drama activities Slide 15 More community-driven programs
for children, young people and families... Side By Side and GameOn
- Social support groups for Aspergers children and young people.
Side by Side and GameOn groups have been formed by families with
members on the Autism spectrum. These groups target Aspie children
and young people in school age range (5 18 years), and their
families. Side by Side provides an opportunity for young children
to develop friendships through enjoyable inside and outside
activities. GameOn provides an opportunity for adolescents to game
with computers, an interactive whiteboard, tablets and Wii
consoles. Seminars are held to enable families and service
providers to exchange information and experiences, and enhance
access to services. Pottsville Parenting Insights - Facilitated
sessions, exploring parenting issues, family relationships and
education/skills development. Our programs are strengths-based and
focus on positive achievements for families. The programs include
individual support, small groups, courses (such as 1-2-3 Magic and
Emotion Coaching) and seminars. Slide 16 Get Fit, Keep Fit low
impact exercise designed for seniors S-t-r-e-t-c-h Your Mind an
opportunity for adults to exercise their minds through mentally
challenging and enjoyable activities, and creating supportive,
social connections Diabetes Support meets monthly with guest
appearances by allied health professionals (endorsed by Diabetes
Council of Australia) Scrabble weekly, facilitated group games
Wordsflow a weekly, creative writing group Booklovers, Quilting,
Art Workshops, Botany, Cryptic Crosswords University of the 3 rd
Age groups UFO (unfinished objects) craft group Computer and IT
Lessons one-to-one tuition and small classes, with access to
broadband internet connection in all forms of technology and
equipment, e.g. social networking and mobile phones And for the
not-so-young Slide 17 Pottsville Beach Markets Community Barbeques
Opportunity Shop 2 nd Hand Furniture/Mens Shed Maintenance and
Grounds Technology Centre Community Garden Drift Newsletter
Production Office Administration and Reception Special projects
like - S-t-r-e-t-c-h Your Mind, Wordsflow, PlayTime Group, Toddler
Tunes and Stories, Art and Play, UFO Craft and Womens Circle
Providing opportunities for volunteering in diverse areas Slide 18
Neighbourhood Centres make their communities STR0NG By definition:
in good health, robust, sound and thriving. Capable of exerting and
withstanding force. Resistant to harmful or unpleasant influences.
Binding. A connected community is a safe and healthy community
Strengthening our Community Slide 19 We have the time and ability
to assist our community to address disadvantage We provide socially
inclusive activities We build resilience and community capacity We
respond at a grass-roots level Neighbourhood Centres fill in gaps
in people services Slide 20 is community-managed and operated by
people of all ages from diverse backgrounds: it has a large
association membership base and exists for its community. The good
feeling starts as soon as you walk through the door PBNC is
grateful for the support of its community and for funding provided
by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Communities, Housing
and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
