Coffs Harbour Support Services

28/08/2026

Some stories are simply too good for one page... 📖✨

We're thrilled that Boundless: A Book Ball has been featured in this week's Coffs Coast News Of The Area with a double-page spread.

Relive the magic, see some beautiful photos from the night, and read about the community effort that helped make our inaugural Book Ball such a success.

📚 Read it online here: https://issuu.com/newsofthearea/docs/coffs_coast_news_of_the_area_28_august_2026

Turn to pages 16-17 and enjoy the story. 💙

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

26/08/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫.

From the moment guests stepped onto the red carpet, 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 was filled with stories, laughter, connection and generosity. The Literary Market buzzed with activity, our MC, speakers and performers captivated the room, bids flew in during the silent auction, and the dance floor stayed lively until the final song.

Last Saturday, we had the privilege of experiencing something truly special at our inaugural 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥, which was everything we hoped it would be and more.

Thanks to the incredible support of our guests, sponsors and community, the evening exceeded our expectations. More than anything, it was a celebration of stories, connection, inclusion and belonging.

Here are some of our favourite moments from the night, beautifully captured by Drew Hopper Photography
Though with so many amazing photos it was hard to pick just a few!
💙

Boundless - A Book Ball
Live Theatre inc Coffs Harbour Libraries QBD Books Judi Morison Nathan's Tech Support Pacific Bay Resort TCA Services

21/08/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 📚✨

Boundless - A Book Ball is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome you for an unforgettable evening of stories, connection and community.

𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬:

📍 Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour
🚪 Enter via the main lobby or side entrance off the carpark and head to the Insland Courtyard
🕔 Doors open from 5:00pm
👗 Formal attire (with as much literary flair as you like!)

We encourage guests to arrive between 5:00pm and 6:00pm to make the most of the experience.

📸 Take your red-carpet photo moment
📚 Trade your book swap book for a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival
🥂 Mingle with fellow guests before we step into the story together

Once inside, enjoy a night filled with live entertainment, inspiring speakers, a silent auction, book stalls and a few surprises along the way.

Most importantly, thank you.

Your support is helping CHSS create opportunities, connection and inclusive communities for people with disability across our region.

The story begins tomorrow. We can't wait to share it with you. 💙

Nick Hardcastle Live Theatre inc Coffs Harbour Libraries QBD Books Nathan's Tech Support

21/08/2026

As MC of Boundless, many guests will know Nick Hardcastle for the energy and humour he'll bring to the stage tomorrow night. This week, we've had the privilege of seeing another side of his talents as he worked with a group of CHSS participants on the art of storytelling.

There have been plenty of laughs, some brilliant ideas, and more than a few unexpected twists as the group has learned how stories are built, shaped and shared.

The best part? They've been creating something together.

Tomorrow night at Boundless - A Book Ball, Nick will give us a glimpse into what this talented group has been cooking up behind the scenes, and we can't wait to share it with everyone.

A huge thank you to Nick for bringing his creativity, generosity and storytelling expertise to CHSS this week. 📚✨

12/08/2026

There was no shortage of laughs at archery last week as our Sports Group returned to Sherwood Archery Supplies for another session on the range. 🏹

A few arrows found the bullseye, a few had plans of their own, but every shot was met with plenty of encouragement and good humour. It’s been great to watch everyone's confidence grow, with participants backing each other, celebrating the wins, and enjoying a bit of friendly competition along the way.

The smiles said it all. Another memorable day spent building skills, sharing laughs, and having a go.

07/08/2026

✨𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!✨

We're incredibly excited to share what promises to be a memorable evening of stories, community, entertainment and fundraising.

Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, guest talks, live literary performances by Live Theatre inc, book stalls, a community book swap, silent auction, live music and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow book lovers.

This event has only been possible thanks to the generosity, enthusiasm and support of our incredible community. From our speakers and performers to our sponsors, stallholders, donors and volunteers, Boundless truly is a celebration created by the community, for the community.

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧.
If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to book.

🎟️ 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭: https://boundless2026.subscribepage.io/

We can't wait to welcome you to the inaugural Boundless Book Ball and celebrate the stories that bring us together 💙

Nick Hardcastle | Coffs Harbour Libraries

07/08/2026

This week, our Media Group made the most of their annual passes to the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House and enjoyed a beautiful sunny day out together 🦋☀️

The group came face-to-face with a dinosaur, wandered through the butterfly enclosure surrounded by colourful butterflies, and finished the visit with a drink at the Wonderland Café.

Between spotting butterflies, sharing stories, and taking in the sunshine, there was plenty of laughter and good conversation throughout the day. It was one of those outings where everyone could slow down, enjoy each other's company, and make the most of the day together 💙

05/08/2026

A lovely feature on the people, purpose and community behind CHSS, and what’s ahead for our organisation.

Joel Aitken shares some thoughtful reflections on the journey so far, the strength of our team and what comes next.

Thanks to Coffs Coast Focus for sharing our story 💙

Joel Aitken is leading Coffs Harbour Support Services (CHSS) with a clear vision: empowering people with disability to live connected, independent and fulfilling lives. As the local not-for-profit celebrates more than 30 years of supporting the Coffs Coast community, we caught up with Joel to discuss leadership, community impact and the future of disability support.

You can read the full story here https://issuu.com/focus.mag/docs/coffs_coast_focus_i186_98e195e4e5842a