Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc
We provided a range of services, programs, supports and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances. All workers (unpaid and paid) contributed to the provision of a comprehensive range of activities to alleviate poverty and suffering, and / or reduce economic, cultural and social disadvantage. PBNC implemented activities to increase community wellbeing and connectedness all made possible by specific program funding, and supported by PBNC’s social enterprise income. All activities are designed to improve quality of life, build capacity, and foster community connection and participation. Our activities include: Recovery Support Service, providing tailored support to assist people in their recovery from the 2022 floods Assisted Referral and Material Aid (ARMA) service, providing material aid and referrals for those who: *are experiencing financial hardship *have mental health issues *have been or are being subjected to domestic abuse *are at risk of homelessness *are sleeping rough *are impacted by natural disasters, *are living with disability and or have children/dependents living with disability *are experiencing other life challenges *require additional assistance through PBNC’s other supports, and external supports through the regional service network or visiting specialists and practitioners Agent and Access Point for people to conduct their business with Commonwealth and Statebased agencies, eg Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support Tax Help for low income earners Social enterprises, providing opportunities for volunteers to experience community work within a supportive environment under supervision by paid staff. The social enterprises include arts, crafts and produce markets, opportunity shop, secondhand furniture and other household items store and a technology centre Budgeting Made Easy, providing personal budget education through the use of a customised kit Diverse volunteer training and community work placement opportunities Child, Youth and Family Support Service, providing parenting support and child and family activities for healthy child development, parenting education and tailored case management supports, supported playgroups, autism support all enabling access to resources, tailored support and assisted referral to additional specialist services and social connections. Youth elements include mentoring, work experience and student field placements. Work and development orders for people to pay off state debt through volunteering or group participation Adult education in IT including device maintenance and cyber security through our Technology Centre Healing groups, providing support within a traumainformed, culturally safe and supporting small group setting Room use for outreach practitioners and colocated services to see clients, eg financial counselling, mental health counselling, child cognitive assessments, disability employment services, family preservation service.
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