Carers and disability

Carers NSW webinar will cover information about the aged care reforms, what changes might impact carers of older people, and where to access relevant information.
Wednesday, 30 April, 12.30pm-1pm, via Zoom
Flyer | Registration | Contact: policy@carersnsw.org.au

In partnership with NSW Health, Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) has developed a brochure designed to support specific carer, family, and kinship groups. It includes information that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a person with mental health issues knowing their diagnosis.
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This post expires on Tuesday 8 July 2025

Sunnyfield Caringbah Short Term Accommodation (STA) is designed exclusively for children and young people with disability, 7 to 17 years old. The Open Day will have guided tours and information about tailored support services and respite options.
Thursday, 8 May, 11am-1pm
Sunnyfield, 21 Cook St, Caringbah
More information and registration

The Benevolent Society Carer Gateway is holding an Open Day to provide information to carers about tailored support packages, emergency respite, coaching and counselling, peer support, and young carers programs.
Thursday, 8 May, 9.45am-12pm
The Benevolent Society, Level 2, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville
Flyer | RSVP: by 24 April, online

Family Advocacy offers webinars for families for each key transition stage of school (Primary School, High School, and Senior High School) for children and young people with disability.
Various dates and times, April to May, via Zoom
More information and registration

Recreation Sports & Aquatics Club (RSAC) basketball program for females with disability is open to all ages.
Fridays, from 2 May, 4.30pm-5.30pm
Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre, 150 Belmore Rd North, Riverwood
Flyer | Registration: Jenny, 0425 203 891

An opportunity to take a look inside and learn more about employment services at Civic Disability Services. Meet Civic’s Business Development Manager, take a look around Civic’s Industries, Kitchen and Catering and Indoor Urban Farm social enterprises, and have an opportunity to learn more about Civic local pathways to employment.
Various dates from April to November
101-103 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah
Registration | Contact: Selena Loucas, selena.loucas@civic.org.au or 0466 796 860

Dementia Australia interactive video guide, The Dementia-Friendly Home will help people with dementia, their families, and carers make homes more dementia-friendly, enabling people living with dementia to stay in a familiar environment and continue their regular lifestyle activities for longer.
The Dementia-Friendly Home: a video guide | Contact: innovation@dementia.org.au

This post expires on Monday 23 June 2025

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Inc offers support services for people with disability over 18 years old, including community participation activities in the Centre, and excursions in the community.
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, plus excursions once a month, Tuesdays or Fridays
Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Inc, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
Flyer | 2025 activities and excursions calendar | Contact: 9150 7823 or rose@kcac.org.au

This post expires on Monday 23 June 2025

NSW Department of Education and partners expo designed for Year 9-12 high school students with disability, their carers and families, to explore and understand their post-school options with local service providers.
Wednesday, 28 May, 10am-2pm
Elouera Room, Tradies Gymea, 57 Manchester Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: Eve Campbell, yvette.campbell2@det.nsw.edu.au or 9521 6049, or Linda Hocking, linda.oral2@det.nsw.edu.au or 9567 6196