Community Services

Port Macquarie’s Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) is a group dedicated to addressing local alcohol and other drug concerns through various initiatives. These efforts encompass organizing information and awareness sessions, youth-focused activities, and inviting guest speakers to contribute to the cause.

We extend an open invitation to all interested individuals to join our meetings. For further details, feel free to visit the Neighbourhood Community Centre or reach out via email at tina@buttery.org.au. We welcome your participation and input in our efforts to foster a healthier community.

• Community Health
  Alcohol and other Drugs – Mid North Coast Local Health District (nsw.gov.au)
• Alcoholics anonymous
  Port Macquarie Tuesday – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings (aa.org.au)
• Narcotics anonymous
  https://www.na.org.au/multi/nsw-mid-north-coastport-macquarie-area/
• The Buttery
  The Buttery assists people living with alcohol and substance misuse and mental health conditions to achieve recovery and rebuild their lives.
  https://www.buttery.org.au/
• Your Room
  https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/
• NSW CDAT
  Community Drug Action Teams (CDATs) aim to make their local communities safer, healthier and stronger by reducing the harms associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs through evidence-based, primary prevention activities.
  https://nswcdat.org.au/about-cdat/
• LDAT 

  The Port Macquarie Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) is part of the national LDAT program delivered by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), which brings community organisations together to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The Port Macquarie LDAT works locally with schools, community groups and services, Elders, and local leaders to design and deliver Community Action Plans (CAPs) that respond to the specific needs of their community through evidence-informed prevention activities. The ADF supports the Port Macquarie LDAT with funding, resources, and guidance to strengthen partnerships and build protective factors such as social connection, education, and community belonging.

  To learn more about the LDAT program, prevention strategies, and community resources, visit the ADF Community Hub — a central online platform where communities can access practical tools, ideas, and stories that support conversations and local action around alcohol and other drugs. https://community.adf.org.au/

Hastings Neighbourhood Services

Offering a variety of community services which assist children, young people and families, of all backgrounds to enhance their quality of life and connection to community. Free community programs, information, advocacy, advice and referral are offered.
Hastings Neighbourhood Services Website

Homeless Support

• Community Directory
  Community Directory – Homeless Support Services 
• YP SPACE MNC (YPS)
  YPS is a specialist Youth Homelessness Service that works in the Port Macquarie-Hastings and Kempsey-Macleay LGAs of the Mid North Coast of NSW. YPS provide support and accommodation to Children & Young People aged 12 to 25 years. YPS has been in operation for over 40 years & during this time has supported thousands of Children and Young People to reach their goals & achieve fantastic outcomes.
  YPS Website
• Our Place – Homeless Hub
  ‘Our Place’ is dedicated to assisting community members in need by providing essential services such as free food, clothing, toiletries, health checks, showers, and laundry facilities and a soft entry point to connect with local services in the area.
  Our Place operates every second Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm at St Agnes Parish Youth Hub, located at 140 Horton St, Port Macquarie. Anyone doing it tough in the community is welcome to walk in and talk to service providers.
  Port Macquarie-Hastings Homelessness

Find more ways PMHC is working with our community at the ConnectEd website – a digital hub to educate, inspire and empower our Port Macquarie-Hastings community, as we move together towards our community vision in becoming the most most liveable, sustainable and innovative place in Australia.