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| A.C.E.S. Inc |
PO Box 2455, Port Macquarie 2444 Post School Options Access Community Education Services. Provides inclusive support for adults with moderate to high support needs. Focuses on recreational / leisure and educational skills, utilising community resources. |
6581 2348 Fax 6581 2373 |
| Adult Day Centre | Frail aged / disabled people who are socially isolated, Provides a wide variety of centre based and community activities for frail aged / disabled people who are socially isolated or whose carers need respite | |
| Laurieton | 6559 9003 | |
| Port Macquarie | 6581 3897 | |
| Aged & Disability Worker (Hastings Council) |
6581 8480 6583 0624 |
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| Better Hearing Aust. Newcastle Inc. - Port Macquarie Centre. | Meets every 2nd Monday 1pm-2.30pm at Tennison Wood Centre, St. Agnes Village P.M. Focuses on hearing loss management, lip reading auditory training. Speech conservation. dmcdonald-123@optusnet.com.au | 6585 5290/65833 925 |
| Carer Assist - Supporting Mental Health Carers | 64 Cameron St., Wauchope 2446. Po Box 436. Mon-Wed-Fri 8.30-4.30pm at Cameron St. Info, education, advocacy and support for relatives and friends of people with a mental illness. | 6586 1533/0423 767 874 |
| Centacare Disability Employment Service |
Suite 7B Bourne House
10-12 Short Street Provides free specialist employment services for people with a disability. |
6584 0166 or 6584 0704 |
| Centacare, St. Agnes Parish | Suite 7B Bourne House 10-12 Short Street |
6584 0704
Fax 6584 0724 |
| Centrelink |
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85 William St., PO Box 1997, Port Macquarie Assistance to people aged 14-65 years with an injury or disability to find and maintain employment. Workcover accredited to deal with workplace injuries and injury management services. |
6586 6750 Fax 6586 6777 |
| Community Health Service | Morton Street PO Box 126, Port Macquarie Community Nurses, Child & Family Team, Audiometry, Speech Pathology, Sexual Assault Service, Drug & Alcohol Team, Immunisation, Dietician, Palliative Care, Communicable Diseases, Post Natal Care, Dental, Geriatric Assessment Team. |
6588 2882
Fax 6588 2800 |
| Community Transport Service Inc (Hastings Macleay) | Peachtree Walk Arcade PO Box 1796, Port Macquarie 2444 Provides a range of transport services for people who have difficulty using Public Transport, especially for the frail aged, isolated and disabled people in the Hastings Macleay areas. |
6583 8644 Fax 6583 8166 |
| Dept. of Ageing, Disability & Home Care (DADHC) | Gordon St PM | 6588 3150 |
| Department of Community Services (DOCS) | 143a Horton Street PO Box 505, Port Macquarie 2444 Provides support services for families &/or people with intellectual disabilities & their families regardless of age & cultural background; Information, Case Management |
6583 3622
Fax 6584 1151 |
| Department of School Education | Finlay Avenue
Contact disability programme consultant Web Site |
6586 6900 Fax 6586 6999 |
| Family Day Care | Warlters St., Port Macquarie The service provides care for children 0-12 years with a disability, in a home environment, by paid carers with the support of qualified staff. |
6583 7922 or 6583 4660 |
| Hastings Early Intervention Service | C/- Community Pre-School, Munster St., Port Macquarie For children with disabilities aged between 0 - 6 years and their families. Educationally based, toy library, special needs playgroup and support for families, free service. |
6583 8238 |
| Hastings Foundation | 39 Jindalee Road, Port Macquarie Employment service for people with an intellectual disabilities. Operate Monday –Friday 9am-3pm. |
6581 0939
Fax 6581 0169 |
| Hastings Headway Inc | 13/1 Blackbutt Road, Po Box 5457 PM Community Access Program, Advocacy, Information & Raise community awareness. Individual support to people who have an acquired brain injury aged 15-59yrs. Runs a recreation & social centre & case management. |
Ph/Fax
6581 0180 |
| Hastings Recreation & Sporting Club for the Disabled | Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie Recreation and sporting service for people with a disability – Hold ceramic classes. |
6583 4500 or 6584 9378 |
| Hastings Valley Community Options Project | Community Health, Morton St. PO Box 126, PM A case management service for clients whose needs cannot be met by mainstream HACC (Home & Community Care) services. The focus is to plan & coordinate assistance for the individual to ensure flexible, client-focused service delivery. |
6588 2840
Fax 6588 2845 |
| Head Injury Service | Shop 7, Port Pacific Bldg.
Clarence St Port Macquarie Assists people with acquired brain injury, their family & friends. Provides support from acute care to rehabilitation, including living skills employment & short-term accommodation needs. |
6584 3300 Fax 6584 3301 |
| Home Modification & Maintenance Service | Shop 4 146-148 Gordon Street,
PO Box 1768, PM 2444 Provides support for frail, aged & disabled people. |
6584 1304
Fax 6584 7027 |
| IDAFE Inc | 198 Hastings River Drive
PO Box 1906, Port Macquarie email idafe@dodo.com.au www.idafe.webart.com.au PSO / ATLAS Disability Programs Provides a diverse range of programs for young disabled adults, to develop skills in the areas of further education, living skills, sport, music, art, recreation, computers, social skills and community access. Personalised programs to meet individual and specific needs. 10-3pm Mon-Sat |
PH 6583 5545 Fax 6583 5624 |
| Joey's House Occasional Child Care | 121 Bridge St., Port Macquarie (Govt. funded) Occasional Childcare facility. Provides care for children 0 - 5 years, including children with disabilities. |
6583 5242 |
| Laurieton ME/CFS & FM Support Group |
Provides informed support to people living with Fibromyalgia (FM) & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and their carers. Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at Camden Haven Community Health (Cnr Laurie & Norman Sts) at 10.00am to 12 noon |
6556 5160 |
| Leisure for Life | Two year funded project which aims to promote opportunities for people with an acquired brain injury to participate in community based leisure & recreational activities. | 6584 3300 |
| Leisure Link | 32 Hollingworth Street
PO Box 662, Port Macquarie Supports young adults (15-35 yrs.) with disabilities to become active members of our community through involvement in leisure and recreational activities. |
6584 0940
Fax 6584 0919 |
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Manning Support Services Inc Hastings Valley Neighbourhood Aid |
18 Hindman Street, Port Macquarie Frail aged people, Younger people with a disability and their carers. A Volunteer based Home & Community Care Program funded by Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care. Operates Monday- Friday 8.30am-4.00pm & Wauchope on Last Friday of Month. |
65834767
Fax 6584 0919 |
| Meal Services INC |
Laurieton Provides frail aged, disabled and carers with a hot meal delivered to the home by volunteers. Dietary requirements are catered for. |
6559 8883 |
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Port Macquarie “Club House” Garden Village, 7 Garden Cres. Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm |
6584 1463 Fax 6584 1681 |
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Wauchope Monday 9am-2pm Tuesday till Friday 10am-2pm Delivery of hot meals 5 days per week, cooked / chilled, frozen in bulk weekly. |
6585 2386 | |
| New Horizons Enterprises Ltd |
Unit 7/185
Lake Rd, Port Macquarie
hasiport@newhorizons.net.au
www.newhorizons.net.au
Support services for
people with disabilities or who are frail aged. |
6581 4111 Fax: 6581 5267 |
| North Coast Institute of Tafe, Port Macquarie Campus | Widderson St., Port Macquarie
Support available for people with a disability seeking vocational or general education. Exemption from fees may be obtained. Course Information |
6580 3561
Fax 6583 6478 TTY 6580 3644 |
| Nova Employment | Assists people with a disability to find and keep satisfying jobs of their choice | 6583 2999 Fax 6583 6188 |
| PADP (Program Aids Disabled People) | Occupational Therapy, Port Macquarie Base Hospital | 65882882 |
| Port Macquarie Hearing Service | 133 Gordon Street, PO Box 629, Port Macquarie Provides assessments, hearing aids & hearing aid repairs for pensioners, returned service personnel and children under 21. Others can access services, however a means test may apply. |
6584 1144 |
| Priority One Employment & Training Disability Services |
5/114 William St. Port Macquarie Providing free specialist employment services for people with a disability. |
6584 0166 Fax 6584 0220 |
| Respite Care (Hastings District) |
18 Hindman
Street PO Box 662, Port Macquarie Family based respite care. Practical support for families of people with disabilities. Provides respite for families by sharing the caring through trained host families. Regular temporary care ensuring a positive social experience for people with a disability. |
6584 0940 Fax 6584 0919 |
| Riding For The Disabled |
Kendall - PO Box 420, Kendall Operates Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9am –12.30pm Recreational therapy for persons with a disability |
6586 3345 6559 7037 |
| Wauchope/Port Macquarie Recreational therapy for people with a disability. | 6586 3047 | |
| Road Transport Authority | Central Rd., Port Macquarie Parking permits for people with disabilities. Doctor's assessment is essential. |
6583 0444 |
| Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) | Voluntary group to make special equipment or modify technical aids & Computer loan service. Cost for material & out of pocket expenses. No need for referrals. johnbrumby@bigpond.com | 6582 0089 |
| The Talking Port Macquarie News | Po Box 1373, PM. Offers talking newspapers to people affected by such conditions as blindness, arthritis, dyslexia, vision impairment, physical disabilities, illness and frailty | 6583 2860 |
| Taxi Service | 22 Chestnut Road, Port Macquarie 24 hr. taxi service for people with disabilities. |
6581 0081 |
| Telecross Service, Hastings | Sweeney House, Ocean Drive PO Box 374, Port Macquarie Red Cross daily home phoning service to ensure safety and security of people living alone. Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 10:00 am. |
6583 7707 |
| Therapists in Schools | 143a Horton Street PO Box 505, Port Macquarie For children with developmental disabilities attending Dept. of School Education Schools. |
6583 3622 |
| Workteams | Jindalee Road, Port Macquarie Supported employment for people with intellectual disabilities requiring medium levels of support - mobile crews performs cleaning, mowing and maintenance services. |
6581 0066 |