Employment, education and schools
If you would like to add or change a listing, please email communications@portstephens.nsw.gov.au.
Ability Options
Ability Options have been supporting people with disability who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community for 40 years.
- Shop 6-8, 42 William Street, Raymond Terrace 2324
- 1300 422 454
- info@olympus.org.au
Ability Options
Ability Options provide NDIS support and Disability Employment Scheme (DES) services for people living with a disability.
- Suite 57-59 Port Stephens Road, Raymond Terrace 2324
- 1300 422 454
- info@abilityoptions.org.au
Alesco Senior College - Raymond Terrace
A registered and accredited, non-government independent school designed for the inclusion of young people who cannot or will not complete their education within a traditional setting. The school offers grades 10 to 12.
- 72 Port Stephens Street Raymond Terrace 2324
- 02 4925 4200
- alesco@atwea.edu.au
Alesco Senior College - Tomaree
A registered and accredited, non-government independent school designed for the inclusion of young people who cannot or will not complete their education within a traditional setting. The school offers grades 10 to 12.
- 7 Austral Street Nelson Bay 2316
- 02 4925 4200
- alesco@atwea.edu.au
Atwea College
- 72 Port Stephens Street Raymond Terrace 2324
- 02 4925 4200
- enquiries@atwea.edu.au
Australian Navy Cadets | TS Tobruk
Navy Cadets are the premier Youth Organisation open to 13-18yr’s in the Hunter region and is recruiting cadets and volunteers to join us. Cadets have a long history of supporting the community and providing local youth with learning skills, gaining qualifications and unique opportunities through its Defence-Navy sponsorship.
- Wharf Road, Newcastle 2300
- 0413 757 693
- TStobruk@navycadets.gov.au
Business Port Stephens
- PO Box 6, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 0455 844 751
- admin@businessportstephens.com
Breakthru
Breakthru is a national not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality person-centric programs which address mental health, employment, disability, homelessness and training needs.
- 41 William Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 1800 767 212
- RaymondTerrace@breakthru.org.au
eTutors Project
eTutors Project is a not-for-profit tutoring network that aims to provide financially disadvantaged students from K-9 with free online tutoring sessions.
Goodstart Early Learning Childcare Centre Anna Bay
- 6 Clark Street, Anna Bay NSW 2316
- 02 4982 2455
- ann@goodstart.org.au
Hunter Life Education
Hunter Life Education is a nonprofit community-based and community-funded organisation working with government, educators, business to deliver alcohol, drug and healthy lifestyle education for children in the Hunter.
- 1 Renfrew Crescent, Edgeworth NSW 2285
- 02 4958 6766
- hunter@lifeeducation.org.au
Overflow Care
Overflow Care runs a group job club as well as individual help to anyone unemployed and needing help to gain employment — all for free.
- 6 Waropara Road, Medowie 2318 NSW
- 02 4982 9123
- christina.jones@ocare.com.au
Port Stephens U3A
U3A is a community organisation that promotes healthy aging by helping people who have retired from full-time work to pursue their interests through sharing educational, creative and leisure activities provided by their own members. There are no qualifications for membership. U3As offer members three kinds of valuable experience: a range of courses, some forms of physical exercise and the opportunity for social links and interactions.
- Tomaree Community Centre, 7 Community Close Salamander Bay
- secretary@portstephens.u3anet.org.au
Preschool — Karingal, Nelson Bay
- 14 Gowrie Avenue, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 02 4981 2172
- karingalnelsonbay@yahoo.com.au
Preschool — Karuah
A small community-based preschool enrolling 35 children from 2 to 6 years. Our preschool maintains partnerships with both our Indigenous and non-Indigenous community.
- Engel Avenue, Karuah NSW 2324
- 02 4997 5670
- karuahpreschool@bigpond.com
Preschool — KU Peninsula
KU Peninsula Preschool operates Monday to Friday for ages 2 to 6. Approved for Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR). Extended hours available.
- 60 Pershing Place, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
- 02 4982 3398
- ku.peninsula@ku.com.au
Preschool — Mobile Preschool
Port Stephens Activity Van Preschool offers a challenging and stimulating educational program that provides opportunities for children to try new experiences, practice new skills and enjoy play at their personal developmental level.
- Administration office: 02 4988 0308
- 0428 951 387
- thrivekids@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Preschool — Nelson Bay
- 1 Dalton Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 02 4981 1372
- nelsonbaypreschool@bigpond.com
Preschool — Raymond Terrace Community Preschool
- 3 Sketchley Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 2515
- rtcpreschool@hunterlink.net.au
Preschool — Raymond Terrace Early Education Centre
- 88 Benjamin Lee Drive, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 1588
- admin@rteec.com.au
Preschool — Salamander Child Care Centre
- 3 Community Close, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- 02 4982 0777
- admin@sccc.net.au
Preschool — Seaham
- 10 Torrence Street, Seaham NSW 2324
- 02 4988 7126
- SeahamDirector@cscommunity.org.au
Preschool — Wallalong
- Morpeth Street, Wallalong NSW 2320
- 02 4930 5339
- WallalongDirector@cscommunity.org.au
School — Anna Bay Public School
- 191 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay NSW 2316
- 02 4982 1187
- annabay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Bobs Farm Public School
- 764 Marsh Road, Bobs Farm NSW 2316
- 02 4982 1179
- bobsfarm-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Fern Bay Public School
- 6 Vardon Road, Fern Bay NSW 2295
- 02 4928 1668
- fernbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Grahamstown Public School
- Hasting Drive, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 6510
- grahamstow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Hinton Public School
- Paterson Street, Hinton NSW 2321
- 02 4930 5266
- hinton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Hunter River High School
- 34 Elkin Avenue, Heatherbrae NSW 2324
- 02 4987 2306
- hunterriv-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Iona Public School
- 860 Paterson Road, Woodville NSW 2321
- 02 4930 1415
- iona-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Irrawang High School
- 80 Mount Hall Road, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 4687
- irrawang-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Irrawang Public School
- 21 Geer Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 2403
- irrawang-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Karuah Public School
- 18 Bundabah Street, Karuah NSW 2324
- 02 4997 5341
- karuah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Medowie Christian School
- 6B Waropara Road, Medowie NSW 2318
- 02 4981 7177
- mail@medowiecs.nsw.edu.au
School — Medowie Public School
- 15 Ferodale Road, Medowie NSW 2318
- 02 4982 8222
- medowie-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Raymond Terrace Public School
- Swan Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 2083
- raymondter-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Salt Ash Public School
- 4 Salt Ash Avenue, Salt Ash NSW 2318
- 02 4982 6251
- saltash-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Seaham Public School
- Still Street, Seaham NSW 2324
- 02 4988 6234
- seaham-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Shoal Bay Public School
- 61 Rigney Street, Shoal Bay NSW 2315
- 02 4981 1007
- shoalbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Soldiers Point Public School
- 39 Cromarty Road, Soldiers Point NSW 2317
- 02 4982 7151
- soldierspt-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — St Brigid's School
- 52 Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 02 4987 2625
- admin@raymondterrace.catholic.edu.au
School — St Michael's Primary School
- Sproule Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 02 4981 1111
- dmin@nelsonbay.catholic.edu.au
School — St Philip's Christian College Port Stephens
- 182 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- 02 4919 5400
- portstephens@spcc.nsw.edu.au
School — Tanilba Bay Public School
- 1A King Albert Avenue, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
- 02 4982 4762
- tanilbabay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Tomaree Public School
- Salamander Way, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- 02 4981 1595
- tomaree.ps@det.nsw.edu.au
School — Tomaree High School
- Salamander Way, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- 02 4981 1444
- tomaree-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
The Steps to starting School - Tanilba Bay Public School
Wednesdays 9:05am - 11:05am
- 1a King Albert Avenue Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
- 0404 485 945
The Steps to starting School - Tanilba Bay Public School
Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am
- Hasting Drive Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 0404 485 945
- Sandra.cameron@ku.com.au
TAFE — Tomaree Campus
- Salamander Way, Salamander Bay NSW 2315
- 131 225
The Salvation Army Employment Plus
Tilligerry Adult and Community Education
A non-profit organisation, operated by a voluntary committee, whose aim is to plan and conduct economical educational programs to meet the needs and interests of adults in the local community.
- Tilligerry Community Library, 46 Meredith Avenue, Lemon Tree Passage NSW 2319
- 02 4982 3986
- tace@tilligerry.com
Tilligerry Chamber of Commerce
- 44 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage NSW 2319
- 0438 315 017
- mikecolecliffe@bigpond.com
Tomaree Community College
- 17 Government Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 02 4984 1011
- admin@tomareecc.nsw.edu.au