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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. đź”— 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.
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We welcome your comments and do not discriminate against any views. We encourage you to openly discuss and share your opinions with others and The Place on our social media pages.
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If you don't adhere to the above, we may remove your comment. If you repeatedly breach these Social media house rules, we may restrict you from The Place: Charlestown Community Centre Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.
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The Place: Charlestown Community Centre has made reasonable effort to ensure that the information contained on our digital services, including social media pages, is current and accurate at the time the page was created or last modified. The Place makes no guarantee of any kind, and no legal contract between The Place and any person or entity is to be inferred from the use of or information on the Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook sites.
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Any links to external websites, apps and/or non The Place: Charlestown Community Centre information provided on The Place’s digital services, including social media pages, are provided as courtesy. They should not be construed as an endorsement by The Place of the content or condition or views of the linked materials. Any advertisement that may appear when viewing our page is not endorsed by The Place, nor are we directly affiliated with the advertisement unless stated otherwise.
The act of The Place "liking" or "following" or "sharing information" from an organisation, business, group, individual person, location, app or event through social media platforms does not indicate that The Place: Charlestown Community Centre endorses the products, views, activities or services relating to the "liked" or "followed" or "shared" entity, business or group.
Commitment to Child Safety
- The Place Charlestown Community Centre:
- Has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and actively works to prevent harm to children.
- Implements child-safe policies, procedures, and practices to create an environment where children and young people feel safe, valued, and respected.
- Encourages child and youth participation by listening to their voices and involving them in decisions that affect them.
- Engages with families and communities to promote a child-safe culture.
- Ensures that diversity and equity are upheld by respecting and including children from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with disabilities, and children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Promoting young people’s safety is a collective responsibility that falls upon The Place Charlestown Community Centre, its dedicated employees, and the broader community. You can download and read our Child Safety Policy. If you have any comments on The Place Charlestown Community Centre's approach to young people's safety, we encourage you to contact our Child Safety Officer on 02 4032 5500 or manager@theplacecharlestown.org.au
