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TENANT FORUMS & SOCIAL EVENTS
CALENDAR—2015
FREE TO ALL PLH TENANTS: Below you will find this years Event Calendar where there is sure to be
something of interest for everyone. You can meet other tenants and enjoy a variety of excursions and day
trips. All of the outings include a free morning tea or free lunch!
Come along to the tenant forums in your local area throughout the year; we have some of the local councils
Community Development Workers presenting, with a focus on Green Living and sustainability. You may also
receive a free worm farm or compost bin. Morning tea will also be provided free of charge.
*Transport: A coach will be booked for the day trips with a couple of central pick up points - these will be
advised when the final numbers of those attending are confirmed. Tenants can also apply for the cost of child
minding fees and reimbursement for public transport costs to and from the Tenant Forum Venues. *Please
advise staff of this at the time of your booking.
The trips are free to all eligible PLH tenants and are very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To secure your booking for any events or for further information call the office on
4324 7617 or toll free 1300 654 973.
Email: info@pacificlink.org.au
Date Details of Event in 2015
Tues
17th
March
Somersby Recycling Plant
Interested in finding out more about recycling and waste ? Join us at the REMONDIS facility in Somersby for a 1
hour program presented by their Education Officer. Then onto the Waterfall Café at Mt Penang for morning tea.
Tues
14th
April
K i d s S c h o o l h o l i d a y f u n a t Oakvale Farm & Fauna World—Salt Ash
25 Acres of Australian native animals. Enjoy a tractor-trailer ride, animal feeding show and Koala
encounter. A yummy lunch will also be provide (chicken nuggets, fish cocktails, drinks and ice block)
and much more. Don’t forget water, hat and sunscreen!
Wed
13th
May
Newcastle Famous Tram Tour
Includes a 1 hour tour of the city, beaches and historical sites with full commentary.
Lunch at Honeysuckle Wharf afterwards. Limited to 28 seats per tour!
Tues
July Sept
TBA
Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point
The Balnaves Foundation has an Open House Program that allows PLH to purchase $5 tickets for certain performances/shows. These dates will be advised at the time the performances are published . Proof of Identity may
also be requested to verify tenant names and pension details etc.
Tues
8th
Dec
Annual Xmas Party Australian Reptile Park—Somersby
Join PLH staff at the Reptile Park for a BBQ lunch, wildlife shows, and Keeper Workshop –
up close and hands on with the animals. Santa will also be visiting with gifts for all children.
Forums & Workshops for 2015: See below for details of times and days for different regions. You
must contact the office to secure your place for any the events.
Tuesday 24th March 10am -12:30pm
Wed 29th April 10am—12:30pm
Compost & Worm Farming presented No Dig Gardens Workshop presented by
by Gosford City Council Edu Officer
Cessnock City Council Edu Officer
Kendall Village Community Centre
Samaritans Neighbourhood Centre
Dunbar Way North Gosford
Vincent St Cessnock
Tuesday 5th May 10am –12:30pm
Legal Education Workshops
Topics: Neighbour Disputes, AVO’s and
Domestic Violence
Hunter St Newcastle
Tuesday 16th June
Tuesday 14th July 10am –12:30pm
Sustainable Living Workshop presented
Legal Education Workshops
by Port Stephens Council Edu Officer Topics: Neighbour Disputes, AVO’s and
at Tomaree Library & Community
Domestic Violence
Cnr Town Circuit Dr Salamander Bay
Hunter St Newcastle
Tuesday 4th August 10am –12:30pm
Legal Education Workshops
Topics: Neighbour Disputes, AVO’s and
Domestic Violence
Senior Citizens Hall Raymond Terrace
*** Please Note: This information is correct at the time of printing. PLH will notify tenants of any changes,
if they occur, as soon as possible.