The 2025 Big Sing by the Sea was the biggest and best ever! Click the link below to watch the video from the wonderful weekend we had celebrating culture and…

Once again, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all attendees who came out and supported our first ever Pop-Up Pub Sing-A-Long! Our groovy guitarist, Ian Sercombe…

Beware of unauthorised websites and social media accounts   No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) Beware of unauthorised websites and social media accounts The Good Shepherd and our government funding agency,…

Join us for our next Club Sing being held at the Recky Sunday 19th October 4.30pm   https://www.therecky.com.au/all-events/fncclub-sing  

Luke joined FNC as a Client Support Officer within the Evolve Mental Health Hub. Luke supports clients in a welcoming, respectful and non-judgemental space so all community members feel heard,…

Deborah is excited to be part of the FNC team.  As the P/T Senior Financial Counsellor, Deborah works with the Financial Wellbeing Hub team supporting clients to become more confident…

Kristy joined Forster Neighbourhood Centre in July 2025 as our Child and Family Worker. She has more than six years of experience supporting young people, families, and older adults, helping…

Megan recently moved to Great Lakes after travelling Australia in her caravan for two years. Megan brings over 5 years of case management experience, helping individuals with Mental Health conditions,…

Karen has recently joined Forster Neighbourhood Centre to assist with payroll and accounts. She brings with her over 40 years of experience in administration, bookkeeping and finance in various sectors,…

Tanisha Dumas is a proud Birrbay Galbaan (Biripi Woman) who grew up on Biripi Country in Taree. She currently lives and works within the Warrimay(Worimi) community in Forster as a…

After retiring as a primary school teacher, Sue worked for a book agency supporting authors to develop their manuscripts to published works. She also volunteered at the Central Coast Marine Discovery…

My name is Annemarie I am one of the Fabulous team members in the Financial Well-being program , my role is the financial counsellor and I support community members experiencing…

Helene has been a volunteer at the Forster Neighbourhood Centre on and off for the past 15 years, with her main focus being FOOD supprt.  In connection with the Women’s…

    Clare is recently retired after working in the Community Services area for many years. She most recently worked with young adults with a disability providing fun recreational activities….

    Helen joined our Front Desk volunteer team in 2024 and has enjoyed learning how FNC helps the community in different ways. Helen has over 40 years admin and…

Fiona Roberts has recently joined the FNC team after retiring from a lengthy career in administration management with the Department of Education. She has hit the ground running and fitted…

Julieanne has been volunteering with Forster Neighbourhood Centre since August 2023 after completing her Diploma of Community Services at TAFE NSW. Julieanne said “I thoroughly enjoy volunteering on the Front…

Sophia Romano is a Meriam woman from the Komet tribe in the Torres Strait. She also has family connections to Erub. She is the Partnering and Programming Manager for Youth within…

  Graham is a retired local government Director from Councils including Great Lakes, Greater Taree and Gloucester where he was involved in planning, building and environmental matters. He acknowledges the amazing…

Heather  Gresham, originally from New Zealand and Sydney has been living in the beautiful Forster region for the last 10 years.  She has ‘retired’ to a small farm and is…