July
6

AWABAKAL NAIDOC EVENTS

AWABAKAL NAIDOC EVENTS
Monday 6 July
9am Flag Raising and Welcome Civic Park
9:30am March from Civic Park to Foreshore Park
10am - 2pm Community Festival, Foreshore Park
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July
7

NAIDOC FLAG RAISING - LAKE MACQUARIE

NAIDOC FLAG RAISING - LAKE MACQUARIE
DATE: 7 July
TIME: 10 - 11am
VENUE: Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie
Followed by the Westlakes NAIDOC Family Funday
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July
8
to 10 July

WANDIYALI'S NAIDOC ART COMPETITION

WANDIYALI NAIDOC ART COMPETITION
DATES: 8 - 10 July
TIME: 10am - 2pm
VENUE: 1 Hague Rd, Boolaroo
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July
17

EASTLAKES NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY

EASTLAKES NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY
DATE: 17 July
TIME: 10am - 2pm
VENUE: Pelican Foreshore
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July
27
to 29 July

2026 AUSTRALIAN ELDER ABUSE CONNFERENCE

2026 AUSTRALIAN ELDER ABUSE CONNFERENCE
DATE: 27 - 29 July
VENUE: Gold Coast
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July
28
to 29 July

ENDING COERCIVE CONTROL & FAMILY VIOLENCE CONFERENCE NSW

ENDING COERCIVE CONTROL & FAMILY VIOLENCE CONFERENCE NSW
DATE: 28 & 29 July
VENUE: UTS Function Centre, Ultimo
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July
29

HUNTER HOMELESS CONNECT DAY 2026

Hunter Homeless Connect Day
DATE: 29 JULY 2026
TIME: 9am - 2pm
VENUE: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
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Aug
4

Circle Of Security - 7 week parenting group

Circle Of Security - 7 week parenting group
For parents and caregivers of children aged 0 - 12years old.
DATES: Tuesdays, starting 4 August - 15 September
TIME: 12 - 2pm
VENUE: Thou-Walla Family Centre Irrawang Public School
REGISTER: 0491 060 916 / 4987 466
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Aug
7

Bringing Up Great Kids - 6 week parenting group

Bringing Up Great Kids - 6 week parenting group
for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 - 12.
DATES: Fridays starting 7 August - 11 September
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Waratah Family Centre
REGISTER: 0491 060 916
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Sept
9
to 10 Sept

2026 DV NSW CONFERENCE

2026 DV NSW CONFERENCE
9 and 10 September 
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Sept
15
to 17 Sept

WESNET TECHNOLOGY SAEFTY SUMMIT

WESNET TECHNOLOGY SAEFTY SUMMIT
DATE: 15 - 17 September
VENUE: Brisbane
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Nov
23
to 25 Nov

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE
DATE: Mon 23 – Wed 25 November
VENUE: Hotel Realm Canberra
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June
26

WEBINAR KEY CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT (DV REFORM)

WEBINAR KEY CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT (DV REFORM)
26 June | 10 – 11am  
ONLINE 
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June
26

DV-ALERT 1 DAY MEN WHO USE VIOLENCE FOCUSED WORKSHOP

DV-ALERT 1 DAY MEN WHO USE VIOLENCE FOCUSED WORKSHOP
26 June | 9am - 4:30pm
Best Western Plus Apollo, Charlestown
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June
25

HOW TO NOT STUFF UP YOUR KID

HOW TO NOT STUFF UP YOUR KID
DATE:
 Thursday 25 June
TIME: 1 - 2pm
VENUE: Broadmeadow Room, McDonald Jones Stadium
COST: $50 +booking fee 
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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June
23
to 24 June

BREAKING THE HOLD: STRANGULATION PREVENTION & RESPONSE

BREAKING THE HOLD: STRANGULATION PREVENTION & RESPONSE
DATE: 23 and 24 June
VENUE: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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June
18

SELF DEFENCE WSHOP

SELF DEFENCE WSHOP - Hunter Women's Centre 
Thursday 18 June | 10am - 12:30pm
Hunter Women's Centre
Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

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June
18

REHABILITATING DV PERPETRATORS

REHABILITATING DV PERPETRATORS
Presented by Joplin Lawyers, and hosted by the Greater Newcastle Family Law Pathway Network.

DATE: Thursday 18 June
TIME: 10am - 11am
VENUE: Noah's on The Beach Newcastle
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June
9

WEBINAR: Preventing violence against women: Engaging men from culturally and linguistically diverse communities

WEBINAR: Preventing violence against women: Engaging men from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Tuesday 9 June | 1 – 2pm
ONLINE
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June
9

Restore & Renew with Essy (Meditation)

Restore & Renew with Essy (Meditation)
A gentle, guided meditation to help you relax, reset, and reconnect. 
DATES: Tues 9 June
TIME: 11am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Hunter Women’s Centre

Spaces are limited. To Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

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June
2

BLACKBOX PARENTING FOR GLOBAL PARENTS

BLACKBOX PARENTING FOR GLOBAL PARENTS
DATE: Starting Tuesday 2 June
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Warners Bay Uniting Church
REGISTER: Use this link or call 4969 3399
Max 8 spots.
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May
28

DFV REMEMBRANCE VIGIL

DFV REMEMBRANCE VIGIL
To close DFV Prevention Month, please join the Newcastle DV Committee to remember and honour those who were killed this year due to Domestic and Family Violence
Thursday 28 May
5:30pm
Gregson Park Hamilton
LED Candles will be provided.

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May
26

Bringing Up Great Kids parenting group

Bringing Up Great Kids parenting group

DATES: Tuesdays, 26 May - 30 June
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Family Support Newcastle, Waratah
REGISTER: 4926 3577 to register your interest.
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May
26

SSI FREE WORKSHOPS ON COERCIVE CONTROL

SSI FREE WORKSHOPS ON COERCIVE CONTROL
For frontline multicultural and settlement sector workers
Tuesday 26 May 
9:30am - 1:30pm 
MOSAIC Charlestown 
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May
25

UBUNTU PARENTING

UBUNTU PARENTING
Swahili + English
DATE: Starting Monday 25 May, for 4 Mondays. 
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre
REGISTER: 4969 3399
Max. 12 spots
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May
21

SOLIDARITY CIRCLE

SOLIDARITY CIRCLE
A restorative space for people who have been sexually harmed. Free online co-facilitated group 
DATE: Starts 21 May
TIME: 6 - 8 pm
ONLINE
REGISTER: 0485 938 813 / Email
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May
21

HANNAH'S STORY WORKSHOP

HANNAH'S STORY WORKSHOP
Hearts&Hands are bringing Michael Jeh back to Lake Macquarie to deliver Hannah's Story Workshop.

DATE: Thursday 21 May
TIME: 2pm
VENUE: Club Macquarie, Argenton
COST: $10
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May
21

NCOSS FORUM

NCOSS FORUM

DATE: Thursday 21 May
TIME: 9:30am - 4pm
VENUE: Hunter Valley Hotel Academy, Kurri Kurri 
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The
NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS) is holding a free one-day social sector forum to explore the existing strengths and solutions to shared challenges and unmet needs of community organisations.

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May
19

CUPPA & CONVERSATION

CUPPA & CONVERSATION 
Tuesday 19 May | 11am – 12.30pm
Hunter Women's Centre
Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

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May
12

Restore & Renew with Essy (Meditation)

Restore & Renew with Essy (Meditation)
A gentle, guided meditation to help you relax, reset, and reconnect. 
DATES: Tues 12 May & Tues 9 June
TIME: 11am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Hunter Women’s Centre

Spaces are limited. To Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

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May
9

VIP Newcastle Preview Screening - Life Could Be a Dream

VIP Newcastle Preview Screening - Life Could Be a Dream
Date: Saturday 9 May
Time: 6pm
Venue: Tower Cinema, Newcastle
Fundraiser supporting domestic violence and homelessness services in the Hunter region
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/vip-newcastle-preview-screening-life-could-be-a-dream/tickets

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May
7

Circle Of Security - East Maitland

Circle Of Security
Circle of Security is a 6-week program for women and non-binary people who are parents/carers  for children aged 0-6.

DATES: Wednesdays Starting 7 May
TIME: 10am - 12pm
VENUE: East Maitland
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May
7

1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTION COACHING - Cessnock

1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTION COACHING - Cessnock
DATES: Thursday 7, 14,21 May
TIME: 9:30am - 12pm
VENUE: 5 Hall St, Cessnock
REGISTER: call us on 4990 4507 (Monday - Thursday)
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May
5

Tuning in to Teens

Tuning in to Teens

DATES: Tuesdays, 5 May - 9 June
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Elgin St Maitland
REGISTER: Call Mark 0491 060 916 or Hari 4931 1000 to regsiter your interest. Don't miss out!
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May
4

CIRCLE OF SECURITY - Woodberry

CIRCLE OF SECURITY - Woodberry
DATES: Starting Monday 4 May
TIME: 12:30 - 2:30pm
VENUE: Place of Friends, Woodberry
REGISTER: Ph 4914 0444
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May
4

Group Art Therapy

Group Art Therapy
Explore self-expression through creativity in a supportive group setting. No experience needed
DATES: 4-week program: May 4, 11, 18, 25
TIME: 10am – 12pm
VENUE: Hunter Women’s Centre
Cost: $10
Spaces are limited. To Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

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May
1

Black Box Parenting

Family Support Newcastle Term 2
Black Box Parenting
DATES: Fridays, 1 May - 26 June
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Bonnells Bay
REGISTER: Shannon 0490 104 587
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