Pathfinders

Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Story Time
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Story Time continues this Friday at Bunbun Playgroup at the Ashford Preschool.

Over five weeks, the Pathfinders Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS) team will share the Ditto’s Bravehearts books with children in a gentle, engaging and age-appropriate way.

Each story explores important topics including:– Body safety– Trusted adults– Safe and unsafe secrets– Feelings and warning signs– Speaking up and getting help

These sessions are designed to help children build confidence, learn protective behaviours and enjoy story time together in a safe and supportive environment.

Fridays: 29 May | 5 June | 12 June | 19 June | 26 June 2026Bunbun Playgroup – 10:00am | Ashford Preschool – 53 Martyn St, Ashford NSW 2361

Presented by the Pathfinders IDFVS team.

Bunbun Supported Playgroup – Ashford
2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00
Bunbun Playgroup is a weekly supported playgroup open to families of all backgrounds living in the Ashford area. Families are invited to come together in a safe and welcoming environment where children can play, learn, socialise and participate in a variety of fun activities.

Each week includes activities such as music, singing, arts and crafts, imaginative play and outdoor play, with fresh healthy morning tea provided for all children attending.

New families are always welcome to join throughout the term. Please contact the team if you would like more information or would like to come along.

Location: Ashford Preschool, 53 Martyn Street, Ashford NSW 2361Time: Fridays during NSW school terms, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Non-Accredited First Aid Awareness Workshop
2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00
Pathfinders Inverell Family Youth Support Service (IFYSS) is hosting a free, non-accredited First Aid Awareness Workshop for parents, grandparents, and carers in the community.

Facilitated by IFYSS with support from Anne from East Safety Management and Training, this practical and hands-on workshop is designed to build confidence and provide basic first aid awareness for common childhood emergencies.

Workshop Details

Location: Inverell Pathfinders Office – Training RoomPlaces Available: Limited to 15 attendees💲 Cost: Free

Topics Covered

✔ Basic emergency response for children✔ CPR awareness and hands-on practice✔ Choking, burns, abrasions and head injury response✔ Poisons, medication, battery storage and care

Children are welcome to attend, with support available during the session. Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.

Please note: This is a non-accredited workshop for personal educational purposes only. A participation certificate will be provided.

For more information contact: Pathfinders Inverell Family Youth Support ServiceLou Booker & Kat Eshman – Phone: 0407 698 883Email: louiseb@pathfinders.ngo

Spaces are limited — registrations are essential. Register Here

Pathfinders Pumpkin Run 2026
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-05 17:00
The Pumpkin Run is a long-standing initiative where young people supported by Pathfinders grow, harvest, and deliver pumpkins to communities across New South Wales.

The Pumpkin Run provides young people with a hands-on opportunity to build skills, work as a team, and give back to the community in a meaningful way. Each year, participants travel from regional NSW to metropolitan areas, delivering pumpkins and supporting community organisations that assist people experiencing hardship.

In 2026, the Pumpkin Run will run from 1–5 June, beginning in Armidale and travelling through Newcastle and Sydney, with activities including meal service support, community visits, and pumpkin deliveries to organisations such as Soul Hub, OzHarvest, Newtown Mission, Addison Road Community Centre, and The Wayside Chapel. The journey will conclude with a special event at Government House Sydney on 4 June.

Alongside the main trip, Pathfinders teams across the Mid North Coast and New England will also host local Pumpkin Run activities in Armidale, Inverell, Taree, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie, bringing communities together to participate and support the initiative.

The Pumpkin Run is about more than delivering pumpkins, it is about connection, learning, teamwork, and creating opportunities for young people to contribute positively to their communities.

National Reconciliation Week
2026-05-27 00:00 - 2026-06-03 23:59
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in Australia is an annual event from May 27 to June 3, a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures, and achievements, fostering respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples by commemorating the 1967 Referendum and the Mabo decision, with events nationwide focusing on building a more unified nation.

National Sorry Day
2026-05-26 00:00 - 23:59
National Sorry Day, held annually on May 26th in Australia, is a day to acknowledge the history and ongoing impacts of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, known as the “Stolen Generations”. It commemorates the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in 1997, promoting healing, truth-telling, and reconciliation by reflecting on past injustices and the resilience of First Nations communities, leading into National Reconciliation Week.

PNABC – sign up event – Tenterfield
2026-05-21 09:30 - 15:00
Community members are invited to attend a Birth Certificate Sign-Up Event, providing support to apply for and obtain a birth certificate. This event is a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may not have a birth certificate, or who need assistance with the application process. Staff will be available to guide attendees through completing applications, answering questions, and providing information about the process. Please bring along any identification you have available, such as a driver’s licence, Medicare card, Health Care Card or student ID. No appointment is necessary – drop in anytime during the event.

Event: Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – TenterfieldDate: Thursday, 21 May 2026Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Joblink Plus, 122 High Street, Tenterfield NSW 2372Phone: Ronald Naden – PNABC Coordinator | 0429 684 488

PNABC – sign up event – Inverell
2026-05-19 09:00 - 15:00
Community members are invited to attend a Birth Certificate Sign-Up Event, providing support to apply for and obtain a birth certificate. This event is a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may not have a birth certificate, or who need assistance with the application process.

Staff will be available to guide attendees through completing applications, answering questions, and providing information about the process. Please bring along any identification you have available, such as a driver’s licence, Medicare card, Health Care Card or student ID. No appointment is necessary – drop in anytime during the event.

Event: Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – InverellDate: Tuesday, 19 May 2026Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Joblink Plus, 186 Byron St, Inverell NSW 2360Phone: Ronald Naden – PNABC Coordinator | 0429 684 488

Living Well Expo – Support Your Path
2026-05-13 10:00 - 14:00
Our Support Your Path team will be attending the Living Well Expo in Coffs Harbour.

The Living Well Expo is designed to bring people together in a welcoming space where older people, people with disability, and their carers can connect with local services and supports. With more than 50 information stalls, the Expo provides opportunities to learn about health, wellbeing, social supports, recreational activities, and community programs that help people stay active and connected.

We encourage community members to come along, visit the Pathfinders stall, and learn more about the supports available through the Support Your Path program.

The Clothesline Project
2026-05-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 14:00
Pathfinders will be hosting the Clothesline Project, a powerful community event aimed at raising awareness and giving a voice to victims of gender-based violence. The event will take place during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May, offering a safe and therapeutic space for participants and community supporters to come together, share stories, and stand in solidarity against violence.

Event Details:

Kempsey: 5 May 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Macleay Pensioners League Hall (42 Clyde Street, Kempsey)

Armidale: 6 May 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Pathfinders (Ground Floor, 1A/215 Beardy Street, Armidale)

Glen Innes: 7 May 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Town Hall (265 Grey Street, Glen Innes)

Inverell: 8 May 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | IC Youth Centre (18 Vivian Street, Inverell)

The Clothesline Project is an interactive event where survivors of violence, along with their supporters, are invited to express their emotions by designing t-shirts. Each t-shirt becomes a canvas for personal stories, messages of hope, and expressions of solidarity. These t-shirts are then displayed on a public clothesline, symbolising the voices that can no longer remain silent.

Pathfinders Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) and Family Connect and Support (FCS) teams will facilitate the events, creating a supportive and healing environment for participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences, support one another, and contribute to raising awareness about the impact of gender-based violence.

The Clothesline Project is an opportunity for people to share their stories and show support for those affected by violence in our community. We welcome survivors, their loved ones, and community members to join us in standing together against violence.

Domestic Violence Prevention Month
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual event held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected.

Ashford Support Day
2026-04-29 09:30 - 12:00
Pathfinders Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service will be hosting an Ashford Drop-in Support Day at the Aboriginal Land Council, 25 Albury Street, Ashford.

This is a safe and welcoming space for individuals and families seeking support. Our team will be available to assist with safety planning, provide emotional support, and offer referrals to a range of services. Support is available for housing, legal and financial matters, as well as practical assistance and ongoing casework.

No appointment is needed – community members are welcome to drop in and speak with our friendly team.

ANZAC Day
2026-04-25 00:00 - 23:59
Anzac Day, on April 25th, is Australia’s national day of remembrance for all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, originating from the first major landing of Australian and New Zealand troops (ANZACs) at Gallipoli in 1915.

PNABC – sign up event – Mungindi
2026-04-24 10:00 - 14:00
Description: Community members are invited to attend a Birth Certificate Sign-Up Event, providing support to apply for and obtain a birth certificate. This event is a welcoming space for people who may not have a birth certificate, or who need assistance with the application process. Staff will be available to guide attendees through completing applications, answering questions, and providing information about the process. No appointment is necessary – drop in anytime during the event.

Event: Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – MungindiDate: Friday, 24 April 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Mungindi Local Aboriginal Land Council, 47 Goondiwindi St, Mungindi NSW 2406Phone: 13 16 01

PNABC – sign up event – Boggabilla
2026-04-22 10:00 - 14:00
Community members are invited to attend a Birth Certificate Sign-Up Event, providing support to apply for and obtain a birth certificate. This event is a welcoming space for people who may not have a birth certificate, or who need assistance with the application process. Staff will be available to guide attendees through completing applications, answering questions, and providing information about the process. No appointment is necessary – drop in anytime during the event.

Event: Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – BoggabillaDate: Wednesday, 22 April 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: TAFE NSW – Boggabilla, South St, Boggabilla NSW 2409Phone: 13 16 01

PNABC – sign up event – Moree
2026-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Moree Community Library, 36 Balo St, Moree NSW 2400, 36 Balo St, Moree, NSW, 2400, Australia
Community members are invited to attend a Birth Certificate Sign-Up Event, providing support to apply for and obtain a birth certificate. This event is a welcoming space for people who may not have a birth certificate, or who need assistance with the application process. Staff will be available to guide attendees through completing applications, answering questions, and providing information about the process. No appointment is necessary – drop in anytime during the event.

Event: Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – MoreeDate: Monday, 20 April 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Moree Community Library, 36 Balo St, Moree NSW 2400Phone: 02 6757 3374

Ashford School Holiday Program
2026-04-16 01:30 - 02:00
Delivered by Pathfinders Inverell Family Youth Support Service, the Ashford School Holiday Program provides a free, safe and inclusive space for children, young people and families. The program includes fun activities such as cooking, craft and water play, with a free lunch available for all participants. It’s a great opportunity to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy the school holidays in a supportive environment.

NSW Youth Week
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59
NSW Youth Week 2026 is set for April 16th to April 26th, 2026, a state-wide event celebrating young people (ages 12-24) through local events, talent showcases, and community engagement, with themes being voted on by youth, and funding available from councils for activities.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day
2026-04-15 10:00 - 14:00
Join Pathfinders Youth Homelessness Support Service at Armidale Central Plaza on April 15th for Youth Homelessness Matters Day as we advocate for stronger support for young people facing homelessness.

PNABC – sign up event – Cullunghutti
2026-04-15 09:30 - 15:00
Description: Community members are invited to attend a Birth Certificate Sign-Up Event, providing support to apply for and obtain a birth certificate. This event is a welcoming space for people who may not have a birth certificate, or who need assistance with the application process. Staff will be available to guide attendees through completing applications, answering questions, and providing information about the process. No appointment is necessary – drop in anytime during the event.

Event: Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – CullunghuttiDate: Wednesday, 15 April 2026Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, 31 Holloway Rd, Nowra NSW 2541Phone: 02 4428 6900

Headlice Treatment and Workshops – Tingha
2026-04-15 01:00 - 15:00
Delivered by Pathfinders Inverell Family Youth Support Service, these free headlice treatment and workshop sessions support the health and wellbeing of local children and families. The sessions provide practical treatment, advice and prevention strategies, helping to reduce a common barrier to school attendance in a respectful and supportive setting.

Headlice Treatment and Workshops – Inverell
2026-04-14 10:00 - 14:00
Delivered by Pathfinders Inverell Family Youth Support Service, these free headlice treatment and workshops provide practical support and information for local families. The sessions aim to improve health outcomes and support school attendance, offering a safe and welcoming environment to access this important service.
