Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission Toolkit designed for First Nations stakeholders, including providers, workers and others involved in providing aged care services for First Nations people.
Toolkit | Website

This post expires on Tuesday 8 July 2025

Cracks in the Ice has launched three new videos developed with First Nations owned and led creative agency GARUWA. Based on real interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities impacted by crystal methamphetamine, each video explores the different perspectives of a person who uses crystal methamphetamine and their recovery story, a family member, and a health worker.
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Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) are offering free vaccinations for Aboriginal people and their families (aged 6 months and over). No Medicare card required. Walk-ins welcome.
– Jannali: Monday, 5 May, 9am-5pm | Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation, 15 Jannali Ave, Jannali
– Miranda: Monday, 14 April, 12pm-4pm & Thursday, 8 May, 4.30pm-6.30pm | HealthOne Sutherland, 126 Kareena Rd, Miranda
– Sutherland: Friday, 9 May, 11am-12.30pm | Orana Community Centre, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
– Menai: Friday, 16 May, 9am-1pm | Menai Community Health, 32 Allison Cres, Menai
Flyer | More information or bookings: Aboriginal Health Team, 9382 8333 (option 7)

The Reference Group will provide a forum between the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and Council to support the delivery of strategic priorities. Applications are being sought from anyone who identifies as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander and lives in Sutherland Shire, or has strong ties to this Country; or represents local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or Aboriginal Groups. Closes Tuesday, 22 April.
More information | Application form

Join Sutherland Shire Council’s Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery, for a guided walk where you will learn about Australian native bushfood.
Tuesday, 13 May, 10am-11.30am
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Manooka Pl, Kareela
Registration

caring@home new and updated resources include understanding infusion device factsheets, and managing physical symptoms tip sheets.
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This post expires on Wednesday 25 June 2025

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is running free Immunisation Clinics to provide routine childhood immunisations for Aboriginal children. All bubs and kids from 6 weeks to 5 years are welcome to attend the clinic for their vaccinations, even if they are overdue. Medicare not required. Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Fridays, 16 May & 13 June, 9am-1pm
Menai Community Health Centre, 32 Allison Cres, Menai
Flyer | SESLHD Childhood Immunisation Clinics 2025 Calendar | Bookings: 1300 244 288

The Family Co. and Lilly Pilly Counselling parenting group will assist participants to strengthen parent-child attachment; enhance emotional understanding of their child; promote supportive responses to behaviours; help children manage emotions; and build relationship skills to enhance a child’s security and self-esteem. Open to self-referral or referral by clinician or support person. Contact for full eligibility criteria (including not currently assisted by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Thursdays for eight weeks, starting 8 May, 10am-12pm
South Sydney PTS, Suite 2, 16 Boyle St, Sutherland
Flyer | Referral form | Contact: Jennifer, 0405 308 801 or jenstephensen@outlook.com, or Danielle, 0400 882 548 or danielle@thefamilyco.org.au

LiveUp and partners collection of resources to help older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities learn about low-risk assistive products, or everyday tools, to help make tasks easier and improve social and emotional wellbeing.
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This post expires on Tuesday 17 June 2025

headspace has a number of ways for young people 12-25 years old to get phone and online support, including chatting with a clinician, accessing self-help information, joining online communities and yarn space, and personalised interactive toolkits. 13YARN offers 24 hours / 7 days crisis support through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters.
Flyer | headspace phone and online support | headspace yarnspace | 13YARN Crisis Support: 13 92 76

This post expires on Wednesday 11 June 2025