Join Our Board!
Exciting opportunity to contribute to your local community
The Place: Charlestown Community Centre is the place where people from all walks of life have access to local and regional services including opportunities to participate in educational, developmental, and social activities. We provide a safe and welcoming place that engages and supports a diverse community to meet, connect, belong and grow.
We are a not-for-profit community facility with a primary purpose of supporting active community development which is enabled through the mechanism of a financially sustainable social enterprise, offering quality space and state of the art facilities that are accessible to the whole community.
Charlestown Youth and Community Centre Inc. are calling for Expressions of Interest from local community members to fill 2 positions on the Board of Governance for The Place: Charlestown Community Centre. The positions available are:
·1 x Youth Representative member (18 to 25 years)
·1 x Community Representative member
To be eligible to apply you
must
be a resident of Lake Macquarie.
Expressions of interest close Tuesday 23rd November 2021.
Download the Information Package for further information. To express your interest complete an online Expression of Interest
OR access a PDF copy of the Expression of Interest Form.
For further information, please contact Cristelle on 0439 848 372 or (02) 4032 5500 or email manager@theplacecharlestown.org.au
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Neighbourhood and Community Centres Week 2025
Are you a community service professional interested in exploring arts-based approaches to supporting women with lived experiences of gendered violence? Join a free Creative Networking Event for the Reclaiming My Place Healing & Recovery Project . When: Tuesday, May 13 Where: The Place, Charlestown Time: Drop in anytime between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM Whether you have 15 minutes or a couple of hours, feel free to pop in for a bit or stay for the whole session—whatever works for you! About the Reclaiming My Place Project: Reclaiming My Place (RMP) is an innovative arts-based program developed by the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) at the University of Newcastle. The program engages women who have lived experiences of gendered violence and interrupted education journeys, using creative arts to foster mindfulness, healing, relaxation, and pathways to lifelong learning. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community professionals, discover the transformative impact of creative approaches, and explore ways to support women on their healing journeys. 🔗 Want to know more? Contact: Felicity Cocuzzoli felicity.cocuzzoli@newcastle.edu.au 0419 795 452 This project is proudly supported by the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network, and the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education.
April Activities - Laughter, Culture & Community
“You cannot know the meaning of your life until you are connected to the Power that created you.” – Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, founder of Sahaja Yoga In the midst of busy schedules and endless distractions, finding a moment of true peace can feel out of reach. That’s where Sahaja Yoga offers something truly special—a chance to slow down, reconnect, and experience the transformative power of meditation. Guided by the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga invites you to explore the art of mental silence —a state of deep calm and clarity where stress melts away and you reconnect with your inner self. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these weekly sessions offer a gentle, welcoming space to find balance, healing, and peace. Sessions held every Monday Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm All are welcome, no experience necessary Contact: 0419 466 120 Come along and experience the stillness within. This could be the most peaceful hour of your week.
