Transcript Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre

linking people
and
strengthening our community
Established 2000
www.pottsvillebeachnc.org.au
We are a community managed , not-for-profit incorporation
and registered charity.
We are located at Pottsville Beach, NSW.
(10b-12a Elizabeth Street – PO Box 54)
T: 02 6676 4555
Our mission: The Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is a not
for profit community based-organisation. In partnership with the
Tweed Coast community and others, we provide services and support
based on identified need to improve the quality of life of the
community. We have a priority focus on the needs of those who are
socially and economically disadvantaged.
Our vision: To maintain and support a community that is strong,
inclusive and connected.
We do not receive
recurrent government
funding
We operate as a
social enterprise
organisation
Social Enterprise Organisation Definition (source: www.socialtraders.com.au)
Social enterprises are organisations that:
a. Are led by an economic, social, cultural, or environmental mission
consistent with a public or community benefit;
b. Trade to fulfil their mission;
c. Derive a substantial portion of their income from trade; and
d. Reinvest the majority of their profit/surplus in the fulfilment of their
mission
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
community aspirations to be respected and enacted.
They enable us to enhance our existing programs when required increasing resources and enabling us to respond promptly and
appropriately to complex needs.
The opp shop, men’s shed and second-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 offering 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 helps people to
maintain their devices to keep them connected to family, friends
and the www.
A great place to shop with bargains
galore...
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Opportunity Shop: run by friendly, helpful, creative
volunteers. Open 6 days a week and on Market
Sundays (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month). Provides
a large range of second 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:
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 each Market Sunday morning: run by
dedicated volunteers who love a chat...
Pottsville Beach
Markets
Each 1st and 3rd 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 prebook their stalls by phoning 02 6676 4555 (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
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Technology Centre
Open 5 days a week
 Fast computers and broadband internet access
 Individual lessons/tuition designed to meet your
needs
 Computer servicing and minor and major repairs at
very reasonable rates
 Equipment and resources available for groups
(with room hire)
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Revenue raised from our social
enterprises enables:
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, partnering with others and
reaching, engaging and servicing large numbers
of families and individuals from diverse
backgrounds and life stages
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Social enterprises fund
and support ...
An Information, Assisted Referral and
Advocacy Service
Where do I find…..?
Who do I see about…..?
Where is the …….?
When is the………?
How do I ……………?
A FREE budget education service –
Money Management (MM)
PBNC developed this service in response to numerous requests for
assistance from our community, and long waiting lists for the
Tweed Valley Financial Counselling Service in Murwillumbah and
Tweed Heads
MM is free service and is available by appointment only with a
trained Budget Educator.
Participants are given one-to-one guidance on:
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developing a personal money plan
and spending diary
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setting short and long-term goals
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devising an action plan – including tips to
save money and solve spending leaks
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maintaining all of the above
Priority is given to those on low incomes and those who are
participating in Work Development Orders
Production of the ‘Welcome to
Pottsville Beach’ kit: a valuable,
local resource for new arrivals,
new families and others…
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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.
Drift
Newsletter
Promotes activities and celebrates
productivity
Published bi-monthly
Available on site in hard copy, and
online at:
www.pottsvillebeachnc.org.au
A managed venue for community services,
programs, groups, activities and events
Sharing resources with other services to
provide outreach from our centre…
Brighter Futures
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). Brighter
Futures is designed to strengthen families by reinforcing positive
family relationships, increasing resilience, and preventing child
abuse and neglect, through the provision of:
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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
More outreach from our centre...
 Pottsville
Counselling - providing child,
adolescent and adult counselling (bulk billing
available) – home visits by special arrangement
 Northern
Rivers Community
Legal Centre - providing free,
generalist legal advice
 Youth
Conferencing – a place for all parties
to meet and where young offenders are able to
complete their community work commitments
 TAFE,
ACE and other learning
institutes - entry point for students to
complete their supervised field
placements and on-the-job training
Even more outreach from our centre...
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Speak Volumes – providing speech
pathology to improve the lives of children
and adults with communication and
swallowing disorders
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Tax Help – providing assistance with tax returns for low
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Bwell (The Buttery) –Alcohol and other Drugs Program
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Connect Hearing and Australian Hearing –
income earners during tax season (Jul to Oct)
counselling appointments
providing personal appointments to access hearing
services
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Beachside Community Church Community
Pantry – providing low cost (and sometimes free)
groceries and fresh produce weekly, via its
Communicare charity arm
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Ostara Disability Employment Services – support
workers providing individual appointments for clients
Delivering a variety of community-driven
programs for children and their carers
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PlayTime Group – opportunities for preschool
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Art and Play – seriously messy fun with art and craft
children and their carers to socialise and learn through play
for preschool children and their carers
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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.)
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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 Activity Suite
Social support groups for children and young
people on the autism spectrum and their families.
 Side by Side for primary school age children,
GameOn for teens, LEGO Time (young children)
and Home Educators’ Support groups have been
formed by families with members on the Autism
spectrum. These groups support children and
young people in school age range (5 – 18 years),
and their families.
 Activities are designed to enable participants to
practise social skills, form friendships, learn
through play-based interaction and coaching,
share resources and information and have fun in
a safe and nurturing environment.
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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.
And for the not-so-young…
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Get Fit, Keep Fit – low impact exercise designed for seniors
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S-t-r-e-t-c-h Your Mind – an opportunity for adults to
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Diabetes Support – meets monthly with guest appearances by
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Scrabble – weekly, facilitated group games
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WordsFlow – a weekly, creative writing group
exercise their minds through mentally challenging and
enjoyable activities, and creating supportive, social connections
allied health professionals (endorsed by Diabetes Council of Australia)
Booklovers, Quilting and Unfinished Craft Objects,
Art Enthusiasts, Meditation and Positive Thinking,
Cryptic Crosswords – University of the 3rd Age groups
 Computer and IT Lessons – one-to-one tuition and small classes,
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with access to broadband internet connection in all forms of technology
and equipment, e.g. social networking and mobile phones
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Women’s Circle – eco-walks and other activities
Providing opportunities for training,
volunteering and paid employment in
diverse areas, including the:
Opportunity Shop and Emergency Relief Program
 Community Barbeques
 Second-hand Furniture and
Men’s Shed
 Pottsville Beach Markets
 Technology Centre
 Maintenance and Grounds
 Community Garden
 Drift Newsletter Production
 Office Administration and Front of House (reception)
 Special projects like: S-t-r-e-t-c-h Your Mind, WordsFlow,
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PlayTime Group, Toddler Tunes and Stories, Art and Play, LEGOTime
Home Educators Group, Tax Help and Women’s Circle