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Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Newsletter Jan-Mar 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:36:12 GMT

What’s On at The Centre?

Monday:

Play Group: 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30am

Yarn Time: Bring your crochet project and join us for a chat

1:30 – 3: 30

Tuesday:

Play Group: 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30pm

Fortnightly Foodies: Fortnightly 11.00am-12.30pm

Craft Fortnightly (opposite F/F) 10:30 – 12:30

Community Garden with Tanya 1.30pm-3.30pm

Be Connected Fortnightly 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Tai Chi for all abilities 1 hour appointment 1.00pm-4.00pm

Wednesday:

Men’s Breakfast with BBQ King Terry 8.30am-10.00pm

Oz Harvest Food Relief 8.30am until all gone

Play Group 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30am

Coles 2 ^nd Bite (subject to availability)

Thursday:

Return Bus trip to Cairns last Thursday of each month

$10-member $15.00 non-member

Seniors Adventures third Thursday of the month $10

New Parents Group New Born to Walking 10.00am-12.00pm

Friday:

Coles Second Bite Subject to availability

Table Tennis Port Douglas Community Hall

1.00pm-3.00pm

Saturday:

Pickleball & Badminton Cyclone Shelter 4 Endeavour Street

1:30 – 3:30

Sunday:

Pickleball & Badminton Indoor Sports Centre, Front St,

Mossman

9:00 – 12:00

Visiting Service’s

Monday: Justice of the Peace 10.00am-12.30 pm

Busy @ Work 0456 639 930 By Appointment

Tuesday: Busy @ Work 0456639930 By Appointment

Wednesday: AODS; Fortnightly Confidential

NILS Outreach Mossman Library 10.00am-12.30pm

Thursday: Audika Fortnightly 9.00am-12.30pm

Domestic Violence Support Services 1300 909 250 9.00am-12.30pm 1.00pm-4.00pm

Alcoholics Anonymous 7pm

What’s On at The Centre?

Monday:

Play Group: 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30am

Yarn Time: Bring your crochet project and join us for a chat

1:30 – 3: 30

Tuesday:

Play Group: 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30pm

Fortnightly Foodies: Fortnightly 11.00am-12.30pm

Craft Fortnightly (opposite F/F) 10:30 – 12:30

Community Garden with Tanya 1.30pm-3.30pm

Be Connected Fortnightly 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Tai Chi for all abilities 1 hour appointment 1.00pm-4.00pm

Wednesday:

Men’s Breakfast with BBQ King Terry 8.30am-10.00pm

Oz Harvest Food Relief 8.30am until all gone

Play Group 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30am

Coles 2 ^nd Bite (subject to availability)

Thursday:

Return Bus trip to Cairns last Thursday of each month

$10-member $15.00 non-member

Seniors Adventures third Thursday of the month $10

New Parents Group New Born to Walking 10.00am-12.00pm

Friday:

Coles Second Bite Subject to availability

Table Tennis Port Douglas Community Hall

1.00pm-3.00pm

Saturday:

Pickleball & Badminton Cyclone Shelter 4 Endeavour Street

1:30 – 3:30

Sunday:

Pickleball & Badminton Indoor Sports Centre, Front St,

Mossman

9:00 – 12:00

Visiting Service’s

Monday: Justice of the Peace 10.00am-12.30 pm

Busy @ Work 0456 639 930 By Appointment

Tuesday: Busy @ Work 0456639930 By Appointment

Wednesday: AODS; Fortnightly Confidential

NILS Outreach Mossman Library 10.00am-12.30pm

Thursday: Audika Fortnightly 9.00am-12.30pm

Domestic Violence Support Services 1300 909 250 9.00am-12.30pm 1.00pm-4.00pm

Alcoholics Anonymous 7pm

Let’s Thrive in 2025

What a different start to the Wet Season 2025, at least for the Far North. With memories of Cyclone Jasper still in people’s minds our hearts go out to our neighbours in North Queensland and further South who have experienced the same sort of unrelenting rain that many places around FNQ went through in 2024. The aftermath is heartbreaking, the clean-up relentless and then there’s the Insurance.

After a nice long Christmas Break the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre re-opened on January 6 ^th all programmes are back in full swing including Play Group, New Mothers Group and visits from the Maternal & Child Health Nurse.

Fortnightly Foodies will be every 2 ^nd Tuesday with Catherine having had her first cook up for 2025 there was some pretty amazing smells coming from the kitchen. Men’s Breakfast has been serving up an amazing hot breakfast for the boys for a few weeks now. Our florist extraordinaire Serena ran two hands-on classes in floral design, with attendees taking home beautiful arrangements. Next week we are holding an Essences of Autumn Workshop learning to make household air fresheners and beauty products with essential oils. These classes are always very popular so booking is essential.

Yarn Time will once again be on Monday Arvo from 1.30pm and the girls would love to see some new faces in the group. Oz Harvest have been doing their best competing with driver shortages, food shortages and generally wet slippery roads, conditions making it very hard to get up to Port.

The van also broke down at the Rex Lookout but staff and volunteers met the van to ensure much needed food got through. Let’s face, it we all could have done with some fruit, veg and other staples in the past few weeks. I have never seen the shelves so empty for so long, which should remind us to stock up before the Wet Season as we never know what it’s going to throw at us and it’s not over yet. Our new Community Transport program is up and running so give us a call if you are needing transport.

NIC NAK SHED OPENING HOURS

MONDAY 9.00AM-4.00PM

TUESDAY 9.00AM-4.00PM

WEDNESDAY 9.00AM-4.00PM

THURSDAY 9.00AM-4.00PM

FRIDAY 9.00AM-2.30PM

SATURDAY 9.30AM-12.30PM

DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS GREATLY APPRECIATED BUT WHEN DONATING PLEASE THINK QUALITY OVER QUANITY, STAINED, PILLED, FADED, DAMAGED AND INCOMPLETE ITEMS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR SALE

New Charge Up! Program

Save energy, save money!

Helping Douglas Shire become more energy efficient...

Are you looking for ways to cut your power bills and make your home more energy-efficient? The Charge Up! Program is here to help!

We will be offering free resources and advice to help you take control of your energy use and save money.

Hints & Tips – Simple changes you can make today to reduce energy waste.
One-on-One Sessions – Get tailored advice to suit your home and lifestyle.
Home Energy Audits – Identify where you’re losing energy and how to fix it.
Workshops – Learn practical ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.

For information call Megan or Colleen on 4099 5518

Floral Art with Serena

Tuesday’s Fortnightly Craft Group has proved very popular with the ladies (boys can come too) especially Serena’s floral art classes. This is the second year Serena has volunteered her time to teach her craft to our willing participants. It’s such a great way for people to let their creativity flow and those who attended had a nice Valentine’s gift to take home.

It is with great sadness we report the recent passing of Ray Legg. Ray was a big part of the PDNC family having served as committee member since 2009 and as president from 2012-2016. Ray was a mad Richmond Tigers supporter and the black & yellow polo was the uniform of choice. Ray, Nanna Marg & family have called Port Douglas home for many grand finals. Ray’s cheeky smile and sense of humour has been missed since he stepped away from committee duties in 2023. He is with his beautiful lady Nanna Marg now. We miss you both and wish Richmond wins every grand final in Heaven Go Tigers

Wet Season Essentials

In light of recent events, flooding, road closures and food supply trucks at a standstill I thought it might be a good idea to write a list of Pantry Staples you should stock up on before the Wet Season. Cyclone Season goes from November-April so it’s not over yet.

READY TO EAT CANNED/ BOTTLED FOOD

Meat

Fish

Fruit

Juice

Vegetable

Soup

Pasta sauce

DRIED & LONG-LIFE FOOD

Ready-to-eat meals

Breakfast Cereal

Flour/Bread

Milk powder/UHT milk

Soup mix

Dried vegetables

Rice & pasta

Long-life cheese

Coffee/Tea

Sugar

SNACK FOOD

Dried fruits 7 nuts

Biscuits/Crackers

Spreads

Snack bars

DRINKS

Bottled water (3 litres each per day

Water sterilizing tablets

 BABY SUPPLIES

Baby Food/baby formula

Nappies & wipes

PET FOOD
Canned/Dried

TOILETRIES/CLEANING PRODUCTS

Toilet rolls

Soap and shampoo

Feminine hygiene products

Rubbish bags

Tissues/paper towel

House & laundry cleaning products

This list is a guide only for items that may assist in an emergency situation and should be customized to meet your households needs.

If you are not in the position to stock up in a single shop maybe consider buying 1 extra item a week or fortnight and put away in storage. Choose products with the longest best before date

Other Emergency Items

Seniors Out & About

Herberton Historical Village

Geoff & Terry along with Derek the bus driver from Rodgers Rides took a group of 10 of our finest seniors for an adventure to The Herberton Historical Village. The weather Gods were kind and the rain held off for most of the day. The journey brought back wonderful memories of a bygone era the old irons, wood stoves, furniture and other household items, tractors and machinery were like being back at grandma’s place. The four hours round trip seemed much quicker on Rodgers Rides new comfy bus and with great conversations they were there and back in no time. A delicious lunch & coffee were all part of the day and attendees moved around at their own pace exploring what was on offer.

Funded by the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety, our Seniors Adventures Trips provide a great experience at minimal cost, enjoying great company, exploring our region and building long term friendships.

Be Connected Technology Sessions

Be Connected will re-commence on a fortnightly basis from Tuesday March 11 ^th class times will be 1.30pm-3.30pm. Depending on demand these technology classes may become a weekly activity so bring yourself, your laptop, mobile phone, your tablet or all of the above so we can get you back online. Lessons will be a mixture of 1:1 help and group activities. We are here to help no matter how tech savvy you are. Booking is essential and a gold coin donation is optional.

Save The Date 30/08/25

Be Seen at Lake Barrine

February 20 ^th saw Chrissie on board and at the helm of our third “Senior’s Adventure.” Lake Barrine on the Atherton Tablelands was the chosen destination for this trip and ten very willing passengers were boarded and ready to go at the stroke of 8.30am.

There was a buzz of chatter and laughter on the bus which continued throughout the day. Our especially eager group reached Lake Barrine with about 20 minutes to spare prior to boarding and enjoying a boat ride on the lake. It was wonderful to share the experience with a small group of young disabled people and their support workers. The skipper was not only informative but also very entertaining, cracking jokes and making everyone smile and laugh. One of the highlights of the day was to watch the happy faces of the younger people when it was their turn to steer the boat.

After the boat ride, we headed to lunch a short way up the road at the Gillies Café as the Lake Barrine Teahouse has been closed for renovations. Feedback from our guests was really positive and the general vibe was that a good day was had by all.

Be Seen at Lake Barrine

Monthly Cairns Bus Trip

This bus runs on the last Thursday of every month

$10 members $15 non members

Both the monthly Cairns Bus Trip & Seniors Outings sell out very quickly, so book early.4099 5518

Join us in welcoming Harper

Harper has been a Port Douglas local for 18 years and is in his third-year of studying social work at James Cook University Cairns. We are lucky to have Harper undertaking his first field education placement with the PDNC consisting of 500 hours. You will see Harper helping around the centre, getting involved in all aspects of the organisation. In line with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) guidelines, this observational placement focuses on introducing Harper to professional practice with-in a real-world organisational setting. His roles will focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the organisational operations, approaches to service delivery, and methods of client engagement through observation and critical reflection. Through this experience, Harper will gain insights into ethical social work practices, the application of theoretical knowledge in a community setting, and build the skills required to communicate effectively within practice. This placement serves as a foundational step in his development as a competent and reflective social work practitioner.

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Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Newsletter Nov-Dec 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:48:23 GMT

What's on a The Centre

Most of our activities are finished for the year. Keep an eye on our socials for when they recommence.

Monday:

Play Group: 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30am

Yarn Time : Knitting & Crochet Circle 1.30pm-3.00pm

Tuesday:

Play Group: 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30pm

Community Garden with Tanya 1.30pm-3.30pm

Tai Chi for all abilities 1 hour appointment 1.00pm-4.00pm

Wednesday:

Men’s Breakfast with BBQ King Terry 8.30am-10.00pm

Oz Harvest Food Relief 8.30am until all gone

Play Group 0-5 years 9.30am-11.30am

Coles 2nd Bite (subject to availability)

Thursday:

New Parents Group New Born to Walking 10.00am-12.00pm

Child and Maternal Health Nurse Phone 40841200 9.00am-12.00pm

Original Book Club Monthly

Friday:

Coles Second Bite Subject to availability

Table Tennis Port Douglas Community Hall 1.00pm-3.00pm

Page Turners Book Club Monthly

Saturday

Pickle Ball Port Douglas Community Hall 1.00pm-3.00pm

Holiday Closures

The Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre will be closed from 12:30 Friday 20 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025.

For emotional support during this time please call:

Lifeline 131114

Beyond Blue

1300 224 636

The NicNak Shed will close Saturday December 21 2024 & re-open Wednesday January 8 2025.

We are no longer accepting donations until the new year to allow us to sort our current donations. Thank you for your understanding.

Book Club 2025

We are starting a new Book Club in 2025. To be held at the Tin Shed, this Book Club will provide an opportunity for people to get together over a coffee in a beautiful location. Contact the Centre to join.

Seniors Adventures Program

Our Seniors Adventures Program funded by the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety got off to a great start with a trip to Mossman Gorge and a trip to the Herberton Historic Village. This program is for adventurous seniors over 60. We will be running a variety of trips to suit those with varying mobility. Trips usually include bus, admission fees and lunch for $10 and book up quickly. Please contact the Centre to get on our mailing list to hear about future trips.

Are you ready for wet season?

The Question was asked of the local community, Are you ready for the wet season?

A sold-out information morning was held at the centre on Monday December 9 ^th where locals enjoyed morning tea and were able to hands on pack their own Cyclone Emergency kit. Bags & a selection of essential items were provided by the PDCSN to help build a cyclone kit. It was a great way for those that attended to connect with neighbours & friends and enjoy great company along with a delicious morning tea.

https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/get-prepared

Christmas Hampers

Every year staff and volunteers make Christmas hampers for families and singles in our area that could do with a little Christmas cheer. Hampers are made possible through donations from businesses & individuals in our community. Thanks to the generosity of Rodgers Rides, Zanders Beach Café, the Page Turners Book Club, Petanque Club, Ray White & Ramada. If you can spare some time to help with the hampers this year, give the centre a call. Promise we will have lights and air conditioning this year.

Billy asked his mum if he could spend his Christmas money on buying presents for others and donated to our Christmas Hampers Thank You

PDNC staff Emma, Chrissy, Coleen, Tracey, Tanya and Erin wore orange to work on Monday November 25 ^th in recognition of 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Our beautiful new website is now up and running thanks to the People of Post grant from Australia Post. A big thank you to Port Douglas Web Designs for their patience in building us a new site and actioning all the changes. You can check our new site out at www.portdouglascommunityservicenetwork.com.au.

Have you seen our new website?

Christmas Party 2024

The 2024 Staff and Volunteer Christmas Party was a raging success and was attended by around 60 revellers who enjoyed a great spread, great drink prices and great service by Angela and her staff at the Little Larder. Thanks to the hard work of Belinda & Tracy who set up and decorated the venue as well as organising gifts and games for all. Live entertainment was provided by local ladies Jill, Mereana & Jen. Party goers danced the night away. (Well at least till 9pm) Once again it was a great opportunity to remind volunteers how much they are appreciated and how the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre simply would not be able to do what it does for our community without their help and dedication. Thank you all so much

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the team

Volunteer Extravaganza

An amazing morning funded by Volunteering Queensland, the Volunteer Extravaganza was held at Port Village Shopping Centre to highlight the many wonderful volunteering opportunities available in Douglas Shire. The morning was so well attended by locals and brought a real buzz to the town centre bringing everyone together in our wonderful community. Families loved the petting zoo, face painting and badge making whilst others enjoyed food & drink and learning more about volunteering opportunities.

Newsletters

Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Newsletter Jan-Mar 2025

What’s On at The Centre?

Visiting Service’s

What’s On at The Centre?

Visiting Service’s

Let’s Thrive in 2025

NIC NAK SHED OPENING HOURS

New Charge Up! Program

Floral Art with Serena

Wet Season Essentials

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Other Emergency Items

Seniors Out & About

Be Connected Technology Sessions

Be Seen at Lake Barrine

Be Seen at Lake Barrine

Monthly Cairns Bus Trip

Join us in welcoming Harper

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Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Newsletter Nov-Dec 2024

What's on a The Centre

Holiday Closures

Book Club 2025

Seniors Adventures Program

Are you ready for wet season?

Christmas Hampers

Have you seen our new website?

Christmas Party 2024

Volunteer Extravaganza

We would like to thank you all for 2024