(as at 23 May 2021)

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Recovery Support Service

Resilience NSW has entered into an Agreement with St Agnes’ Catholic Parish to establish and run for an initial 12-week period a recovery centre located next to our Pop Up Pantry in William Street. The centre will open from Monday 31 May 2021.

The Government will fully fund the service including salaries for 2 staff and set up costs.

Interviews commenced this week for staff, who will be experienced in support work and able to connect individuals and families to the specialist services they might require.

The Centre is a temporary personalised holistic case management service to help disaster affected communities recover from the floods. We will provide a client-centred service to high needs flood affected residents from our community.

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Rebuild Program

The Parish has commenced the rebuilding program for the most vulnerable people located at Riverside Retirement Village Port Macquarie and Brigadoon Holiday Park North Haven. There are approximately 24 homes and cabins to rebuild over the next 8-12 weeks.

The rebuild is being undertaken by 2 licenced builders and a team of carpenters and apprentices. They are supported by Newman Senior Technical College Construction Students. Work includes, flooring, wall sheeting, kitchens, bathrooms, paint, and floor coverings. Materials are being supplied at cost by Port Macquarie Bunnings.

The Parish Pop-up Pantry

The Pantry is continuing its service of supplying non-perishable food and other items to those affected by the floods. It is open three days a week (Monday to Wednesday) 9am-4pm.

Thank you to our volunteers and Parish staff who are making this happen. Thank you also to the generous parishioners who are donating non-perishable items to the Pop-up Pantry.