Local Community Group Notices

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

FAMILY SUPPORT NEWCASTLEMEN’S PROJECT

The Men’s Project is a free service for fathers who want to enrich their relationships with their children. We have two male workers who can assist and support fathers who have children aged between 0-18 years and may be experiencing some difficulties with parenting. These difficulties may include adjusting to co-parenting after separation. We can provide individual family support to fathers and we also offer a variety of group programs. For more information about the services we offer to fathers please call 4926 3577 or go to: www.nfss.org.au

HOME-START FAMILY SERVICES

Home-Start is a voluntary service offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 where the parents are experiencing difficulty in their parenting roles or are under stress. For information about volunteering or Home-Start services ph 4952 9488 or go to: www.homestartaustralia.org/

Community Groups

MR. PERFECT BARBECUE

Mr. Perfect holds free informal “meetup” barbecues across Australia. We run a free barbecue at Carrington Bowling Club from 11.30am to 1.30pm on the third Sunday of each month. If you are available for a couple of hours for a healthy barbecue, with meat and vegetarian options available, come along and meet a bunch of top blokes. Soft drink and water supplied but please bring your own preference if you wish. The format is simple, informal and completely inclusive. It is a chance to get out of the house in the sun, socialise and meet some great people and form a supportive community. Friends, family and pets welcome too! Mental health is discussed at times and is purely optional. For more info see Mr Perfect on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Please RSVP to Greg at greg@menshealthservices.com.au or text/ phone 0417 772 390 for catering purposes.

Community Groups

Lambton Residents Group

All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for the local area. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Next meeting will be at The Mark Hotel on Wednesday 14 June commencing at 5.30pm. For more information email: lambtonresidents@ gmail.com or call Angela on 0422 633 737.

Hunter Prostate Cancer Awareness And Support Group

The Hunter Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group (HPCASG) is a group of locals who share one thing in common - Prostate health concerns. If you or a male family member are concerned about prostate health, we are here for you. Many have travelled a similar path with the same concerns and reservations. We often have topics of interest, and our local specialist nurses are often available to speak with. We are supported by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and the Calvary Mater Hospital. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month (except January) at Wallsend Diggers, 5 Tyrell Street, Wallsend near the Lemon Grove Hotel. Our June meeting will feature Michael Hagan as guest speaker. Michael is well known for his high-profile rugby league career in the Hunter but may not be known as much as a prostate cancer warrior. Come along and hear his story and bring a healthy list of questions with you. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 13 June at 2pm. If you have concerns or issues with prostate health, including prostate cancer, please feel free to come along and find that your concerns are acknowledged with us. We are here to help ourselves and others. Please feel free to call the chairperson on 0458 960 300, come along to the meeting or visit our webpage http:// hunterprostatesupport.org