Community News
Youth Excellence Program (YEP)
An exciting opportunity for our local young people aged 15 - 21yrs in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Applications are now open for the Youth Excellence Program (YEP): a free, five-week online boot camp, running on Tuesday afternoons through August and September, offered by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, in partnership with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, and proudly funded by NSW Government.
YEP is designed to build leadership, confidence, and real-world skills along with local networking with other youth and industry connections. Participants will also get the opportunity to opt-in for a 12 month mentoring program through Council's Hastings Youth Voice to help them network locally and stay on track with their goals.
Full program info and online application: connected.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/yep
Applications close: Wednesday 6 August 2025
Employment Opportunity
Looking for flexible, meaningful work? Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Wauchope, is hiring a Parish Secretary.
Enjoy negotiable hours (15–25/week), school-friendly flexibility, and a supportive, community-focused environment. Help support a vibrant and growing Catholic parish through valued administrative and pastoral support.
Find out more: seek.com.au/job/85933533
General enquiries can be submitted to hr@lismore.catholic.org.au.
Applications close 6 August 2025.