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» » Two members of Aboriginal support group Rekindling The Spirit attended our Northern NSW centre to present flowers to
counsellor Jeannie on behalf of a Royal Commission Community Based Support Service client. The client noted that Jeannie
“saved me and creates a safe and stable place for me – it has made the world of difference”.
» » In Refugee Week 2017, our Northern NSW team worked alongside the Migrant Resource Centre to showcase stories of
local refugees through heartfelt posters. They also hosted a multicultural lunch in celebration and appreciation of the
contributions refugees and migrants make to Australia.
» » For the Lismore Women’s Festival in March 2017, our Northern NSW team ran a workshop called Miriam’s Day, which
aimed to enhance connections across all migrant groups but the Muslim community in particular. The workshop was well
attended by 100 people.
» » In December 2016, our Northern NSW team delivered a Powerful Relationship seminar to more than 50 people in
Mullumbimby. All relationships require work and commitment, and our aim was to reach out to couples across the region.
Donations of $435 were received on the day, and the event was successful in raising the profile of the work we deliver.
» » Area Manager Julie Leete attended headspace’s 10-year anniversary in October 2016. Our Northern NSW centre has been
Julie Leete alongside emotional posters
created for Refugee Week 2017.
involved with headspace for more than four years and was part of the foundational group that successfully tendered for the
project in Lismore. Interrelate offers counselling and group-work programs in collaboration with headspace.
Lower Mid North Coast
» » We have expanded our waste recycling to now include soft plastic, batteries and oral health products,
contributing to the reduction of our carbon footprint. When NSW Governor, The Honourable David Hurley,
and his wife, Linda Hurley, visited our new office in Port Macquarie, Mrs Hurley was so impressed with the
recycling efforts in the building that she asked her aid to take a photo of herself with the bins.
Governor and Mrs Hurley with our Port Macquarie team.
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