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Our social enterprises play an essential role in our vibrant neighbourhood centre...  They strengthen our community and enable us to operate to a very high capacity, with strong participation and opportunities for new ideas to be respected and enacted.  They enable us to enhance our three funded programs, increasing our resources and our ability to respond promptly  The opp shop, men’s shed and 2nd hand furniture store greatly reduce pressure on landfill through recycling donated goods and furniture.  The markets attract thousands of patrons ( locals and visitors ), contributing positively to the local economy and offer high exposure for market stall holders and local community groups.  The technology centre enables low income earners to keep abreast of changes in digital communications and keeps them connected to family, friends and the www.

A great place to shop with bargains galore... 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 décor items and much more Second Hand Furniture Store, Men’s Shed and Workshop Second Hand Furniture Store, Men’s 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...

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 (PBNC) Community and not for profit stalls welcome to benefit from the PBNC Community Partnerships’ Scheme Friendly and helpful coordination team available to assist at each market Markets

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

PBNC workers (paid and unpaid – including students) to be actively engaged in all aspects of community services, programs and events A wide range of socially inclusive activities to operate in one easily accessible, central location Our attractive buildings and extensive grounds to be well maintained and fully functional Us to make a positive difference in our community by sharing resources, and reaching and engaging large numbers of people from diverse backgrounds and stages, across all areas of operations Revenue raised from our social enterprises enables:

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PBNC developed this kit in partnership with the Pottsville Community Association, Public School and the Community Preschool after hearing: “I’ve just moved to the area. What happens here?” Individuals, families, groups, service providers and businesses benefit from the kit’s information on courses, events, support groups, services and community work opportunities. Production of the ‘ Welcome to Pottsville Beach ’ kit: a valuable, local resource for new arrivals, and others…

Drift Newsletter  Promotes activities and celebrates productivity  Published bi-monthly  Available on site in hard copy, and online at:

A managed venue for community services, programs, groups, activities and events

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 children’s 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…

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 - an entry point for young people / students to complete their work experience requirements

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

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

More community-driven programs for children, young people and families... Side By Side and GameOn - Social support groups for Asperger’s 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 Magic and Emotion Coaching) and seminars.

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 Women’s Circle – guided meditation And for the not-so-young …

Opportunity Shop Community Barbeques 2 nd Hand Furniture/Men’s Shed Pottsville Beach Markets Technology Centre Maintenance and Grounds 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 Women’s Circle Providing opportunities for training, volunteering and paid employment in diverse areas, including the