The Canopy at Cameron Park

01/04/2026

Active OOSH- Cameron Park are hosting a Community BBQ & Picnic at Cameron Park Community Centre with all proceeds going to Charlie's Run 4 Kids

Bring the family and support an amazing cause!

📅 Thursday, 16th April
⏰ 6PM – 8PM
📍 Cameron Park Community Centre, 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park

Join us for a magical evening at our Community BBQ & Picnic! 🌭🎨

Bring the whole family down for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and community connection 💛

📅 Thursday, 16th April
⏰ 6PM – 8PM
📍 Cameron Park Community Centre, 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park

✨ Face painting
🎨 Tie dye
🎪 Carnival games
🍭 Prizes & lollies
🌭 BBQ + soft drinks
…and so much more!

💖 All proceeds will go directly to Charlie’s Run 4 Kids – helping support children and families battling childhood cancer.

Come along, enjoy the sunset, and support an amazing cause 🌅

11/01/2026

🌟 Youth Mentoring at Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre 🌟

Our friends at Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre are offering a free youth mentoring program for young people aged 12+ living in the Lake Macquarie area 🙌

This program supports young people with:
✨ goal setting and life skills
✨ building confidence and wellbeing
✨ friendships and peer relationships
✨ education and employment pathways
✨ managing stress and coping with change

Sessions are usually held one-on-one, either at the centre or within local schools.

👋 Self-referrals, parent and carer referrals, and school referrals are all welcome.

📞 For more information, contact Amy on 0436 697 761 or email [email protected]

A great opportunity for young people to connect, grow and thrive 💙

31/12/2025

🎆 Happy New Year 🎆

Welcome to 2026!
A fresh year. A fresh start. And new beginnings ahead 🌱

As we step into the new year, we want to say thank you to our community, families, volunteers and partners. Your care, kindness and connection make everything we do possible 💛

✨ Office update
The Canopy office will reopen on Monday 5 January and we look forward to reconnecting with you then.

Here’s to a year filled with hope, support and stronger communities.
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings 🎉

26/12/2025

🌿 Happy Kwanzaa 🌿

Today we acknowledge the beginning of Kwanzaa, celebrated from 26 December to 1 January.

Kwanzaa is a time to honour culture, community and shared values like unity, care, purpose and collective responsibility.
It’s a time for reflection, connection and looking ahead together.

At The Canopy, we celebrate the richness of our diverse communities and the many traditions that bring people together.
We wish everyone observing Kwanzaa a meaningful and joyful week.

🖤❤️💚

23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄

From all of us at The Canopy, we want to say thank you.
Thank you to our families, children, volunteers, partners and community.
You make our work possible every single day.

Christmas can be a time of joy, connection and rest.
But we also know it can be hard for some people.
If this season feels heavy, please know you are not alone.

If you or someone you care about needs support:
• Lifeline is available 24 hours on 13 11 14
• In an emergency, please call 000

We look forward to a new year filled with care, hope and stronger communities.
Take care of yourself and each other 💛

✨🎄✨

21/12/2025

As Hanukkah comes to a close today, we want to pause and acknowledge the Jewish community.

In the wake of recent violence and the tragic events in Bondi, this moment matters.
It is a time to stand together, to speak up against hate, and to offer care and support.

Hanukkah is a festival of light and resilience.
It reminds us that even in dark moments, light still matters.

At The Canopy, we stand with the Jewish community.
We reject antisemitism in all its forms.
We believe in safety, dignity and belonging for everyone.

🕯️💙

19/12/2025

🌴 Out of Office – Holiday Closure 🌴

The Canopy office will be closed from close of business Thursday 19 December.
Our full operations will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.

During this time, most of our team will be taking a well-earned break.
Some staff across different teams will still be working in a limited capacity.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Support for families
Our family workers will continue supporting current families already in our system over the holiday period. Please note there will be reduced staff available for general enquiries, and responses may take longer than usual.

🚨 Urgent support
If you or someone you care about needs urgent help, please contact Emergency Services on 000.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year 💛✨

17/12/2025

🌍 Today is International Migrants Day - a day where we recognise and celebrate migrants and the incredible role they play in Australia.

Migrants are people who move from one country to another to live, work, study or build a new life. Many come seeking safety, opportunity, family connection or a fresh start.

Australia has always been shaped by migration. From the oldest continuing cultures in the world to people who have arrived more recently, our communities, workplaces and neighbourhoods are stronger because of the stories, skills and cultures migrants bring with them.

Migrants contribute so much to our shared history and they are just as important to our future. They help build our economy, enrich our culture, care for others and strengthen our communities.

Today we say thank you. 💛 Thank you for your courage, your resilience and everything you contribute every day.

At The Canopy, we stand for inclusion, belonging and community for everyone.

🌱

17/12/2025

🏀⚽️🏏 School holiday fun alert 🚓🌭

Looking for something FREE and fun these school holidays?

Join our friends at Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre and NSW Police Youth Command for a huge Sports Day with Police at Pasterfield Sports Complex.

Think you can beat a police officer in a 3 point shoot out?
Get them out in cricket or soccer?
Come down with your friends and find out 👀

📍 Pasterfield Sports Complex, Cameron Park
🗓 Thursday 22 January
⏰ 9am to 2pm

✨ What’s on
🏀 Basketball, cricket, soccer and games
❄️ Free zooper doopers
🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🚓 Check out a real police car
🎶 Music and good vibes all day

This is a free school holiday activity for local young people, supported by NSW Police Youth Command, Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre and Lake Macquarie City Council.

No bookings needed, just come along and get involved 🙌

Please share and help spread the word 💛

15/12/2025

💛 In times like these, connection and support matter.

Recent events in our community may be affecting people in different ways. For some, the impact may feel close or personal. For others, it may show up quietly as worry, tiredness, or distraction. All responses are valid.

If you or someone you love needs support, you do not have to navigate this alone. Reaching out can make a real difference 🤍

Below are some trusted support services available across Australia. Each offers confidential support and understands the diverse communities we live and work in:

• JewishCare NSW 1300 133 660 or jewishcare.org.au
• Jewish House 02 9387 5111 or jewishhouse.org.au
• Lifeline 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
• Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au
• 13YARN 13 92 76 or 13yarn.org.au
• QLife 1800 184 527 or qlife.org.au

If you are not sure where to start, any of these services can help guide you to the right support.

Please take care of yourself and check in on one another. Support is available, and help is always okay to ask for 💬

11/12/2025

🌟 This festive season, our community needs your support 🌟

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has shared new data showing that donations across Australia have almost flatlined, even as more families are reaching out for help. Rising costs mean more people are turning to community organisations like The Canopy - but resources are stretched, and some services across the sector are struggling to keep up.

Here at The Canopy, we continue to do everything we can to support local children, families and communities. Every day, our teams see the real impact that even small acts of generosity can create.

If you’re in a position to give this festive season, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re a big donor, a local business, or someone wanting to give a few dollars, every cent truly makes a difference. ❤️

To chat about making a donation, please reach out to us at:
📧 [email protected]

Together, we can make sure no one in our community is left behind.