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Volunteering Central Coast and The Hunter New England Primary Health Network (PHN) are inviting you to a Co-Design Workshop where we’ll work together to design a new Service Navigation Model for the Central Coast.

Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 9:30 AM arrival for a 9:45 AM start – 3:00 PM finish
Venue: Meeting Room Three, The Erina Centre, Erina Fair
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/service-model-navigation-co-design-workshop

Why we’re doing this

Many people experiencing mental health challenges — especially those facing disadvantage or social isolation — find it difficult to find and connect with the right supports. The service system can be fragmented and overwhelming, while opportunities for community participation may be hidden or hard to access.

We believe the solution lies in bringing both worlds together:

• Helping
  people find and access mental health and wellbeing supports when they need
  them.
• Connecting
  people with other social determinants of health, local activities,
  initiatives, and groups that foster belonging, purpose, and social
  connection.

We see that you and the organisation you represent are an integral part of this ecosystem. Your insights, experience, and ideas will help shape a model that is grounded in local realities and works for those who need it most.

What to expect

You’ll be part of an interactive, creative, and solutions-focused workshop that:

• Uses
  proven co-design methods to explore real experiences and needs.
• Builds
  a shared vision for a navigation approach that works across both service
  and community settings.
• Lays
  the foundation for a model that promotes connection, belonging, and
  improved wellbeing.

Lunch and morning tea provided (please send any dietary requirements to [email protected]).

RSVP now to help shape something bold and impactful for our community. https://events.humanitix.com/service-model-navigation-co-design-workshop