engaging, supporting & advocating for the douglas shire community
We are here to:
✔︎ help you actively engage with your community
✔︎ provide support to relieve poverty, distress and misfortune
✔︎ support and advocate for the Port Douglas community with a priority for those with limited opportunities and choices
We work to nurture the strengths and future wellbeing of our community through three distinct programs:
PORT DOUGLAS CHILD & PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
Advice, information, support and referrals for children, parents and families in the Douglas Shire.
PORT DOUGLAS’ SECOND HAND SHOP-
THE NIcNAK SHED
Eclectic op shop in Port Douglas with goods donated by local residents and businesses.
PORT DOUGLAS neighbourhood centre
Friendly local community information, referral and advice for the Douglas Shire community.
key services
✔︎ Local Information
✔︎ Crisis Intervention, Referral & Support
✔︎ Centrelink Access Point
✔︎ Visiting Government & Community Services
✔︎ Room Rental
✔︎ OzHarvest & Second Bite Rescue food distribution
✔︎ Free Book Exchange & Resource Library
✔︎ Use of Centre Facilities
✔︎ Emergency Relief & Financial Management Support
✔︎ No Interest Loan Scheme
✔︎ Advice, Information & Referral
✔︎ Child & Parent Support Programme
