Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre recently hosted an incredible Indigenous Art & Cultural Workshop, facilitated by the talented Jason Russell  from Koori Colours Art Gallery  — and what a special experience it was for everyone involved. Participant Ella Holland with her stunning art piece. The workshop was filled with learning, creativity, culture and connection. Participants explored storytelling through art, discovering how symbols, colour and design can represent personal journ

Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre is pleased to announce the launch of Mindful Me, a new wellbeing program for children aged 6–11 years commencing in Term 2. A new free 8-week wellbeing program designed especially for children aged 6–11 years. This free 8-week program has been designed to support children’s emotional, social and physical wellbeing in a calm, supportive and engaging environment. Facilitated by Melanie Howlett from Mel’s Yoga, sessions include gentle yoga therapy ex

Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre is pleased to share that we are now funded under the Community and Family Support (CaFS) Community Strengthening program. This transition is an important milestone for our centre and the community we support. TNC now has a 5.5-year CaFS funding contract, providing stability so we can continue supporting children, young people, families and our community into the future. Through this funding, TNC is supported to deliver services to children, young

Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre recently hosted a Cultural Education Workshop for TNC volunteers , delivered by Koori Colours Art Gallery . The session provided a valuable opportunity for volunteers to deepen their cultural understanding and strengthen their capacity to support our diverse community in a respectful and informed way. TNC Board members Lynn and Shirley with the beautiful pieces they created during the cultural education workshop. This cultural education workshop s

TNC’s Kindness Trolley was held on 6 February outside Coles Salamander Bay, and once again the Port Stephens community showed just how generous and caring it truly is. TNC volunteers Sam and Helen pictured with community donations that help provide essential support to local The Kindness Trolley is all about community helping community. It provides a simple way for people to donate an extra item while shopping, knowing it will directly support local families doing it tough.

In Term 4, 2025 , Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre (TNC) coordinated and supported the delivery of emotional wellbeing and early-intervention programs for local children and young people across the Port Stephens community. Through funding secured from the NSW Premier’s Department , TNC partnered with Well Education  to deliver school-based programs at Soldiers Point Public School  and Anna Bay Public School . The programs created safe and supportive spaces for students to build c

We’re pleased to share that Mums Circle is running again in Term 1 , giving local mums the opportunity to take time for themselves in a calm and supportive environment. Due to the wonderful feedback from previous programs, we’ve also secured a larger space this term , meaning more mums can join this supportive group  while still maintaining a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Delivered by the amazing Melanie Howlett , this 6-week program is designed to support mum wellbeing t

The Indigenous Card Making for Carers Workshop was held on October 17th 2023, at Tanilba Bay in celebration of Carers Week. The program...

The Well I Am program was held from May 4th to June 28th, 2023, at Anna Bay Public School, and Soldiers Point Public School. The program...

This free community event is a collaboration between Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre and the Tomaree Interagency - sponsored by Port...

This project is funded through the NSW Government, Department of Regional NSW $6145 - a collaboration between Koori Colours Art Gallery,...

This project is funded through the NSW Government, Department of Regional NSW $5175 - a collaboration between Koori Colours Art Gallery,...

This project is funded through Port Stephens Council $6000 - a collaboration between Koori Colours Art Gallery and Tomaree Neighbourhood...

Please show your support by helping us raise funds, to assist our community members experiencing crisis. Come down to Tomaree...

This project is funded through the NSW Government Women's Week Grants program - $4390. The workshop will be held on March 10th 2023 5pm -...

Please show your support to our vulnerable Port Stephens Community experiencing crisis, by selcting Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre when you...

This project is funded through Club Grants $5000 - Wests Nelson Bay is run by Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre at Anna Bay Public School. The...

The program is uniquely special - Jason Russell educates participants on the Worimi art and culture and the meanings behind the symbols...

TNC received a $300.00 grant through Carers NSW to celebrate Carers Week 2022. Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre ran a carers week event to...

Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre recently partnered with Dominos Salamander Bay in a fundraiser to help assist those in our community...