Carers and disability

Equally Well and partners resource aimed at raising awareness among carers about the life expectancy gap for people living with a mental health concern and providing guidance on how they can best support their person to access physical health checks and supports.
Physical Health Matters: Information for Mental Health Carers

This post expires on Tuesday 21 July 2026

The service works with people with disability, their families, and the wider community to create more inclusive communities. Upcoming sessions and workshops topics include Peer Networks; School to Work; Young Person’s Employment Support; Friendships & Community Connections; Circles of Support; Understanding Homeshare; and more.
Information & registration

St George & Sutherland Shire Dementia Alliance is holding this expo on Thursday, 24 September, 10am-12pm, Kirrawee. It is aimed at community members living with dementia and their carers, to provide face-to-face access to organisations with information and services which can support them. Flyer and booking link available closer to the date.

Aims to raise awareness Childhood Apraxia of Speech – children with this condition know what they want to say but have trouble moving their tongue, lips, and jaw to speak.
Flyer | Apraxia Kids (US website)

Parliament of NSW Select Committee interim report identifies significant systemic gaps – the committee emphasises the critical need for early investment, locally embedded community services, and seamless navigation for families. It makes 17 recommendations for the NSW Government to strengthen community-based care and address geographic and cultural inequities.
Interim report | Website

This post expires on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) offers podiatry services at home for people with disability in the St George area. KCAC is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider.
Flyer | Contact: 9150 7823

This post expires on Wednesday 24 June 2026

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) offers support services for people with disabilities over 18 years, including community participation activities at the Centre, and excursions in the community.
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, plus excursions once a month, on Fridays
KCAC, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
Flyer | Contact: 9150 7823 or disabilityservices@kcac.org.au

This post expires on Wednesday 24 June 2026

Side by Side Advocacy advocates can provide individual support throughout NSW for people working in supported employment, including Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs), adults with intellectual disability, and young people with complex support needs transitioning from school to work.
Flyer | Website | Contact: sea@sidebysideadvocacy.org.au or 1300 162 510

This post expires on Wednesday 17 June 2026

BaptistCare program providing carers with knowledge and practical strategies that may be helpful when caring for someone living with dementia at home, (either a co-residing carer or one residing at a separate address). People living with dementia are offered an introduction to respite while carers participate in the education and wellbeing program. The Retreat runs over 3 days and 2 nights and includes meals and accommodation. It operates at several locations in NSW.
People with Younger Onset Dementia (under 65 years) are eligible – with a scheduled Refresh Retreat in June, in Cronulla.
Brochure | Website (includes upcoming Refresh Retreats and locations) | Contact: 1300 275 227 or refreshretreats@baptistcare.org.au

This post expires on Wednesday 17 June 2026

NSW Department of Education expo for students with disability in Years 9-12, and their families – an opportunity to explore and gather information to better understand post-school options and access information from NDIS, Centrelink, Employment Support Providers, and other disability services, all in one place.
Wednesday, 27 May, 10am-2pm
Elouera Room, Tradies Gymea, 57 Manchester Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: Eve Campbell, yvette.campbell2@det.nsw.edu.au or Linda Hocking, linda.oral2@det.nsw.edu.au