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June 2025

HAFC has been very busy conducting training programs for Refugee Women who are long-term unemployed and isolated in our community during the past six months. We were fortunate to have received funding from the Newcastle Council Community Grants Program to get us started. A total of six women successfully completed this program and reached a…

Sewing Machines for Zara’s House

Our local community of Newcastle, the Lower Hunter Region and Lake Macquarie came up with the goods when we, Hunter Adults Financial Collaborative put out an appeal for sewing machines, over lockers and sewing equipment.  Cherylin Beever of HAFC, regularly attends Zara’s house on a regular volunteer basis and was asked if HAFC could provide…

A New Business is on the Block

Our team here at HAFC proudly supported one of our many participants this week by collecting and delivering an Overlocker Machine kindly donated by @Newcastle Curtains & Blinds Supported with Mentoring and knowledge from Lyn @Bella Bottega, an Industrial Sewing Machine was also purchased and delivered to our grateful participant. Our team member Doug, kindly sourced…

Empowerment workshops 2024

HAFC are thrilled to announce Interview and Resume Skills Workshops for Women running next month. The amazing Taona Afful from Afful Business and Leadership Coaching will be sharing her vast experience and expertise with 12 lucky women. Many thanks to the Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation for providing rooms, and to LakeMacquarie City Council and…

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