Register Now: Free workshops in the Lake Macquarie region and Hunter Valley
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is hosting free workshops in the Lake Macquarie region and Hunter Valley.
Registrations are now open. Book your place today.
Healthy Relationships Workshop
This workshop for people with disability and talks about what healthy, unhealthy and unsafe relationships can look like.
- Charlestown Lake Macquarie – Tuesday 8 September
Building Access Workshops
Access and inclusion training for domestic and family violence (DFV) services.
- Charlestown Lake Macquarie – Wednesday 9 September
- Hunter Valley – Thursday 10 September
Learn more and register for these events below.
Charlestown Lake Macquarie – Tuesday 8 September
A free half-day workshop for people with disability who prefer information in plain language and a relaxed, interactive learning environment.
At the workshop we will talk about:
- Different types of relationships.
- What healthy, unhealthy and unsafe relationships can look like.
- Your rights, choices, consent and personal boundaries.
- Early warning signs that something might not be right.
- Where to get help and who you can talk to if you are worried.
Family members, carers and support workers are welcome to attend if requested by the participant.
Light catering and refreshments will be provided.
- Cost: Free
- When: Tuesday 8 September 2026
- Where: Social Hall, The Place Charlestown Community Centre, Frederick Street, Charlestown NSW 2290
- Workshop start: 10:00am
- Workshop end: 2:30pm
Go to the Healthy Relationships Event page for ‘Add to Calendar’ function.
Charlestown Lake Macquarie – Wednesday 9 September
A free half-day workshop for domestic and family violence (DFV) services to improve accessibility and inclusion for women and children with disability.
Light catering and refreshments will be provided.
- When: Wednesday 9 September 2026
- Where: Social Hall, The Place Charlestown Community Centre, Frederick Street, Charlestown NSW 2290
- Workshop start: 9:30am
- Workshop end: 1:30pm
- Cost: Free
Go to the Charlestown Lake Macquarie event page for the ‘Add to Calendar’ function.
Hunter Valley – Thursday 10 September
A free half-day workshop for domestic and family violence (DFV) services to improve accessibility and inclusion for women and children with disability.
Light catering and refreshments will be provided.
- When: Thursday 10 September 2026
- Where: Hunter Valley Hotel Academy, McLeod Road, Loxford NSW 2326
- Workshop start: 9:30am
- Workshop end: 1:30pm
- Cost: Free
Go to the Hunter Valley Event page for the ‘Add to Calendar’ function.