YMCA RAYMOND TERRACE’S FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS FOR DEFENCE FAMILIES

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YMCA Raymond Terrace’s free family programs for Defence families will start its third block on Monday 21st May 2012 for the final six week sessions.

Join them for:

Les Mills Class Programs
Mondays at 1:10pm ‐ Body Pump
Wednesdays at 1:45pm ‐ Body Balance
Fridays at 1:45pm ‐ Body Combat
With supervised play available for ages 0‐12 years (Pre‐booked ONLY)

Kindy Gymnastics
10am ‐ 11am Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri.

These classes MUST be pre‐booked as there are only limited spots available.

They will also be holding another Health and Wellbeing Seminar with Sheryl
Hockey and a lunch towards the end of block three to finish up!
(More information and confirmed dates to follow).

If you would like more information on any of classes or would like to
register for our final block of programs, please contact Sam by email
samantha.rowe@ymca.org.au or phone us at Raymond Terrace Y on (02) 4983
1703.

UPCOMING EVENTS – May/June

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Newcastle Buddies

Choir Group
Every Saturday in school term – 10am
Pivot Studio,
22 Newcomen Street, Newcastle.

Ladies Night Out
Friday 25th May – 6pm
Newcastle East area.

Baby massage class (0 – 9 months)
Thursday, 7 June 2012 – 10am
The Adamstown Club
282 Brunker Road, Newcastle

Baby massage class (6 – 18 months)
Thursday, 21 June 2012 – 10am
The Adamstown Club
282 Brunker Road, Newcastle

For more information on these events, email newcastlebuddies@gmail.com, call Cel – 0409 546 536 or join the Newcastle Buddies Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/newcastlebuddies/

Defence Families Maitland

Pizza night
Friday 18th May – 7pm
Morpeth Wine Cellar,
173 Swan Street, Morpeth.

High Tea
Sunday 27th May – 11am
Coco Monde Chocolateria,
80 Darby St, Newcastle.

For more information on these events, contact defencefamiliesmaitland@gmail.com,  call Emma – 0452 223 641 or join the Defence Families Maitland Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/defencefamilies/

Terrace Buddies

Mother’s Day Lunch
Sunday 13th May – 12pm.
Lakeside Village Tavern, Benjamin Lee Drive, Raymond Terrace

YMCA Coffee and Cake
Friday 18th May – 11am
Raymond Terrace YMCA
Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace.

Buddies Biggest Morning tea/lunch
Thursday 24th May 2012 – 11.30am
Raymond Terrace Bowling Club

Terrace Buddies June Lunch
Wednesday 6th June – 12pm
Bull n Bush Hotel, Medowie

For more information on these events, email terracebuddies@bigpond.com, call Bron – 0405 846 245 or join the Terrace Buddies Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/defencefamilies/

Willamtown Umbrella Group

Resume and Interview Techniques session
Tuesday 15th May – 10am till 11am followed by morning tea
Williamtown RAAF Base – Room 17 near Defence Bank
Cost – gold coin donation, child-minding available.
For more information, contact: Sue – 4982 9253 or e-mail: wlm_usg@yahoo.com

Baby Massage Class

Tuesday 5th June 10 am till 11am followed by morning tea.
Williamtown RAAF Base – Kitty Hawk Club, near Defence Bank.
For Defence members and their families, base civilians.
Please bring a bunny rug and warm wrap.
Cost – gold coin donation, child-minding available.
For more information, contact: Sue – 4982 9253 or e-mail: wlm_usg@yahoo.com

Raymond Terrace/Medowie local information

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DOCTORS SURGERIES

GOOD HEALTH GREENHILLS  6 Molly Morgan Drv, East Maitland NSW 2323 ph: (02) 4939 4777

HUNTER WOMEN’S HEALTH & MENOPAUSE CENTRE.   154 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292. ph: (02) 4952 2792

MEDOWIE MEDICAL CENTRE 6a Waropara Rd, Medowie NSW 2318 ph: (02) 4981 8002

PORT STEPHENS MEDICAL CENTRE.  2 Keel St, Salamander Bay NSW 2317 ph: (02) 4981 1733

RAYMOND TERRACE FAMILY PRACTICE.  8 Port Stephens St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.  Ph: (02) 4987 321.   (New patients to Raymond Terrace Family Practice have to prepay the fee; you get $33 back from Medicare and can claim it immediately from the Medicare office in Centro).

RAYMOND TERRACE SKIN CANCER CLINIC.  111a Adelaide St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.  Ph: (02) 4987 2036

SHORTLAND FAMILY PRACTICE.  111a Adelaide St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.  Ph: (02) 4987 2036

SUPERCLINIC AT NELSON PLAZA.  Stockton St in Nelson Bay – I am very impressed with them  4981 2555

ANNA BAY FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE. @ Anna Bay primary school

LADY DR’s

Practice Nurse at Raymond Terrace Family Practice. She is qualified in Family Planning and girly stuff. Book her through reception.

Dr Wellbourne or Dr Starling (both males) at Raymond terrace family practice.

Dr Rosie and Dr Victorie both females and also at Raymond terrace family practice. ‎

Nelson Bay Medical Centre. They run a women’s clinic in Wednesdays at Salamander Bay they bulk bill at Nelson Bay too. Also @Soldiers Point.

Dr Bonnie Dinkovski at the Nelson Bay Superclinic – ph 4981 255 – they also bulk bill. Dr Christine Henry-Watts.

GP ACCESS

GP Access After Hours provides comprehensive after hours primary medical care for patients of the Hunter Urban Region. The service is a national leader in after-hours medical care and is strongly supported by our community.

Established in Maitland in 1999, and then expanded across the region in 2003, the service is truly ground-breaking with its innovative funding arrangements and integration systems with the Hunter New England Area Health Service. Since its inception, the service has established a workforce of over 240 GPs, a remarkable achievement in an area of significant workforce shortage.

The telephone advice line has assisted more than 400,000 patients to access the care they need, and over 300,000 patients have been seen in the GP clinics. The service manages an estimated 10,000 patients per year who would otherwise been seen in emergency departments.

OPERATING HOURS

Monday to Friday

  • Belmont, John Hunter & Maitland clinics – 6pm to 11pm
  • Newcastle & Toronto clinics – 6pm to 10pm
  • Belmont, John Hunter & Maitland clinics – 1pm to 11pm

CALL CENTRE OPERATING HOURS

  • Monday to Friday: 6pm to 8am on the following day, then 1pm Saturday to 8am on the next business bay
  • Public Holidays: from 6pm the previous business day to 8am on the next business day.

CLINIC LOCATIONS

  • Belmont Clinic – Belmont Hospital, Croudace Bay Road, Belmont
  • Toronto Clinic – Westlakes Community Health Centre. 6 James Street, Toronto
  • John Hunter Clinic – John Hunter Hospital. Lookout Road, New Lambton
  • Maitland Clinic – Maitland Hospital.  550-560 High Street, Maitland
  • Newcastle Clinic -Newcastle Community Health Centre, Level 2, 670 Hunter Street, Newcastle

AMBULANCE COVER

  • Included with your health insurance policy.
  • It is available through NIB (marketplace) and pay $40, 6 monthly
  • Defence Health has ambulance included with all cover, including singles and basic family.
  • $200 a year for the whole family andit covers Australia Wide, both road & air ambulance.

CHILD CARE CENTRES & PRE-SCHOOLS

BLINKYBILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE. 2634 Nelson Bay Rd, Salt Ash NSW 2318. Ph: (02)4982 6240

BRIGHT HORIZONS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE. 81 Richardson Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph:(02) 4987 6660

FAMILY DAY CARE. Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 1203

GRAHAMSTOWN PRE-SCHOOL. 89 Benjamin Lee Drv, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4983 1609

HEATHERBRAE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE. 6 Archibald Pl, Heatherbrae NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 4644

IRRAWANG PUBLIC PRESCHOOL.  Thou-Walla centre,Geer Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph (02) 4987 4666

JACARANDAGROVE PRE SCHOOL. 697 Seaham Rd, Nelsons Plains NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4988 6505

KINDYPATCH MEDOWIE – 1b Sylvan Ave, Medowie NSW 2318. Ph: (02) 4981 8840 http://www.kindypatch.com.au

MEDOWIE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL. 42 Kindlebark Drv, Medowie NSW 2318. Ph: (02) 4982 8749

MEDOWIE GUMNUT PRESCHOOL. 2 Creighton Drv, Medowie NSW 2318. Ph: (02) 4982 8467

NEIGHBOURHOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTRE. 89 Benjamin Lee Drv, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02)4983 1609

PORT STEPHENS CHILDRENS’ SERVICES.  Mobile pre-school,Long day care, Before & After school care & Vacation Care. Ph (02)49871344.

PORT STEPHENS FAMILY DAY CARE – Ph: 49871203

RAYMOND TERRACE COMMUNITY PRE SCHOOL INC. 3 Sketchley St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph:(02) 4987 2515

RAYMOND TERRACE EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE. 88 Benjamin Lee Drv, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph:(02) 4987 1588

RAYMOND TERRACE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE. 14 King St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 1331

RAYMOND TERRACE OCCASIONAL CARE CENTRE. Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 3747

RAYMOND TERRACE COMMUNITY PRE SCHOOL. 3 Sketchley St, Raymond TerraceNSW2324. Ph (02)4987 2515

WILLIAMTOWN EARLY LEARNING CENTRE. RAAF Base Macnamara Drv, Williamtown NSW 2318. Ph: (02)4965 0342

WILLIAMTOWN PRE-SCHOOL INC. RAAF Base, Williamtown NSW 2318. Ph: (02) 4034 7642

PLAYGROUP

Bunnings do playgroup on Friday at Salamander Baybetween 10-12pm.  It costs $3 per sessionthat gets you the craft resources and a free coffee and bickie.

SCHOOLS – www.det.nsw.edu.au

REDLO – Ken Welsh Ken.welsh@defence.gov.au

LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS

GRAHAMSTOWN PRIMARY. (DSTA – Deborah O’Donoghue). Hastings Drive, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.Ph: (02) 4987 6510

IRRAWANG PUBLIC. Geer St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 2403

IRRAWANG PUBLIC. Infants Dept Geer St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 2600

MEDOWIE PUBLIC. Ferodale Rd, Medowie NSW 2318, Ph: (02) 4982 8222

RAYMOND TERRACE PRIMARY. Adelaide St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 2083

WIRREANDA PUBLIC SCHOOL. (DSTA Karen Schieb) Brocklesby Rd, Medowie NSW 2318.Ph: (02) 4982 8893

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS

HUNTER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL. Elkin Ave, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph: (02) 4987 2306

IRRAWANG HIGH SCHOOL. (DTM Glenda de Wit) Mount Hall Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Ph:(02) 4987 4687

TOMAREE HIGH SCHOOL (DTM Debra Mould) Salamander Way, SALAMANDER BAY 2317. Tel: (02)4981 1444

PRIVATE LOCAL

MEDOWIE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. (Private Primary & Secondary) 6bWaropara Rd, Medowie NSW 2318. Ph (02) 4981 7177

ST BRIGID’S PRIMARY SCHOOL (Private Primary) DSTA Catherine Garrett-Jones  52 Irrawang St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Ph:02 4987 2625

PRIVATE OUTER AREAS

HUNTER SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS. (Selective) Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW2292.(02) 4952 3355. Primary Dept (02) 4952 3297.

HUNTER SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL. (Selective Sports High) Pacific Hwy, Gateshead NSW 2290. Ph(02) 4943 5755

SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL. (Private) Havelock St,Mayfield NSW 2304.  Ph: (02) 4967 1610

SW TAFE Maitland & Newcastle campus http://web.tafensw.edu.au/courses/find_a_campus/?term=newcastle#suggestion

WRITTEN BY BRON MILLS – TERRACE BUDDIES:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/terracebuddies/

Maitland – Local links and recommendations

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ATTRACTIONS

DANCE SCHOOLS 

CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOLS

  • Shamrock Hill Early Learning & Long Day Care Centre, Ashtonfield – (02) 4933 8632
  • Kindy Patch Ashtonfield – (02) 4934 1934

DENTISTS

DOCTORS/MEDICAL CENTRES (with open books)

  • Greenhills/East Maitland Medical Practice – (02) 4933 3093
  • Thornton Medical Centre – (02) 4966 5255

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

GYMS

HAIRDRESSERS

 HOME DELIVERED FRUIT AND VEG

MARKETS

PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS

PET BOARDING

PLAY CENTRES

PLAYGROUPS:

RESTAURANTS/CAFES

SCHOOL HOLIDAY/CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

SHOPPING

This list is work in progress.  Please send listings/recommendations to:
hunterconnection.nsw@gmail.com

2012 WILLIAMTOWN/NEWCASTLE WELCOME EVENTS

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The aim of these events is to provide practical information for new families and to link up these families to those already in the area.

http://www.defence.gov.au/dco/documents/DCO_Hunter_Welcome_Functions.pdf

WILLIAMTOWN MEET AND GREET
Date: Sunday 12 February 2012
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: Fighter world Museum, Williamtown.
Format: It will involve an official Welcome from RAAF Base Williamtown Representatives. There will be jumping castles, a petting zoo, facepainting, sausage sizzle, displays, information stalls.
Contact: dco.HunterRIMS@defence.gov.au (Nicholle)

RAYMOND TERRACE MEET AND GREET
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2012
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Venue: Raymond Terrace Bowling Club Function Room
Format: Guest speakers, show bags and morning tea provided. Families are invited to stay for Buy Your Own lunch
Contact: terracebuddies@bigpond.com (Bron)

NEWCASTLE MEET AND GREET
Date: Thursday 16 February 2012
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Venue: The Adamstown Club, Brunker Road, Adamstown
Format: Informal morning tea (from club) and a chat.
Contact: dco.HunterRIMS@defence.gov.au
Please include Newcastle Buddies Meet & Greet in the subject line.

MAITLAND MEET AND GREET
Date: Monday 13 February 2012
Time: 12 noon – 1:30 pm
Venue: Shamrock Hill Multipurpose Centre, Ashtonfield
Format: Information stalls, show bags and light lunch provided.
Contact: defencefamiliesmaitland@gmail.com (Emma)

NELSON BAY MEET AND GREET
Date: Friday 17 February 2012
Time: 10 am – 11:30 am
Venue: Tomaree Library and Community Centre (Waratah & Grevillea rooms)
Format: Information Stalls and morning tea provided.
Contact: dco.HunterRIMS@defence.gov.au

Defence groups on Facebook

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NATIONAL

Defence Families Australia
Defence Families of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation formed to represent the views of families of serving Australian Defence Force members.
Infoline – 1800 100 509

Defence Special Needs Support Group
The Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc is a non-profit benevolent volunteer organisation established to assist Navy, Army and Air Force families with a family member with special needs.
National Office: 1800 037 674

Defence Families on Facebook
A place of support, friendship and of course – a place to vent – for all Australian Defence fembers (and members of other country’s Defence Services), their families and friends.

Defence Community – Pay It Forward
A group for those of the Defence community to pass on unwanted items.    It is a simple concept, if you receive something for free – then pay it forward and offer something for free to the page, if you haven’t already.

HUNTER REGION

Terrace Buddies
We are a support group for Defence & Defence civillian spouses that meet on the first Wednesday of each month, around the Lakeside area in Raymond Terrace and Medowie.
Contact: Bron – Ph 0405846245

Defence Families Maitland
We are an informal group of defence spouses located in the Maitland area, in suburbs such as East Maitland, Ashtonfield and Thornton.
Contact: Emma – Ph 0452 223 641

Hunter Buddies
A relaxed informal group of defence and non-defence partners who are new to the Hunter & meet regularly for a cuppa & a chat!
Contact: Brenda – Ph 0401 018 281

Newcastle Buddies
This is a group for Defence partners & families, who reside in the Newcastle area to help us get to know each other, support each other, have fun together and make new friends!
Contact: Cel – 0409 546 536

Williamtown Playgroup
The Williamtown playgroup has been running for over 6 years and has seen many faces come and go! The lovely thing about playgroup is that it allows you the opportunity for your children to learn, play, develop and meet other children.
Contact: Melissa – 0411 777 910

Williamtown Craft Group
Our craft group provides a comfortable and safe environment for spouses and dependants of Defence personnel to socialise and support each other while learning new craft skills weekly.
Contact: Jo – 4981 7415

Williamtown Toy Library
The Toy Library is located in the DCO building on McNamara Drive, RAAF Base Williamtown and is open every Monday from 10:30am til 12noon.
Contact: Danielle 0439 457 596

Defence Families in the Bay
The aim of this group is to link up Defence families in the Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Corlette and Anna Bay areas and in doing so provide a support network for these families.

Hunter Valley Defence Partners in Action (business) Networking
A page for all Defence partners with a home based business to show their wares, specials, etc.

Little Diggers Playgroup – Singleton
Defence families posting into the Singleton area are invited to join the Little Diggers Playgroup, located on the Singleton Military Area at the DC Hall. We are a group of parents and kids who meet every Monday between 10-1 at the DC Hall situated next to the DCO Office on base.

Singleton Buddies
A coffee group for Defence partners held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am.  Located at DC Hall,Infantry Drive, Lone Pine Barracks.
Contact: Leanne – 0439 711 897

The Buzz
A newsletter for Defence members and families based at RAAF Williamtown email contact – www.thebuzz@live.com.au

Useful links for the local area

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NEWCASTLE

General Info

Recycling – Newcastle City Council

Adult Education

Shopping Centres

MAITLAND

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RAYMOND TERRACE/MEDOWIE

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NELSON BAY/CORLETTE

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