Carers and disability

Sylvanvale and partners program for parents and guardians of children 0–8 years with disability, neurodivergence, or developmental concerns. No NDIS plan or diagnosis is needed for these evidence-based, peer-supported sessions offering community and practical strategies to help participants’ families thrive.
Tuesdays, 20 October to 17 November, 6pm-7.30pm
Sylvanvale Head Office, 101/53 Eton St, Sutherland
Flyer | Registration | Contact: envisage@acu.edu.au or 07 3861 6079

The Benevolent Society new CHSP Flexible Respite clients in the St George area can access services with no client contribution fee. The offer is valid until Wednesday, 30 September.
Flyer | Referral: 1800 236 762

CID has published six Easy Read Guides for girls and women with intellectual disability to learn about hormones. Topics include puberty, periods, sex, pregnancy, and menopause.
View & download guides

This post expires on Tuesday 8 December 2026

To assist, inspire and encourage deaf and hard of hearing young people 12-23 years to realise their potential, DCA is offering grants of up to $2,500 (categories: sport & recreation; art & music; education; skill development) and up to $1,000 (category: science & music). Closes Thursday, 1 October, 11.59pm
Information & application

The support group, run by MND NSW, provides an opportunity for people living with motor neurone disease to meet and share experiences. For people living in the South Eastern Sydney Health District Area (SESLHD).
Next date: Friday, 25 September, 12.45pm-2.15pm
Oyster Bay Community Centre, 117 Como Rd, Oyster Bay
RSVP: Daisy, 0433 817 996 or daisyk@mndnsw.org.au | Website

Sutherland Shire Council ShireABILITY Art Award provides an opportunity for artists of all ages with disability to share their creative talent and exhibit their work at Hazelhurst Arts Centre. Open to Artists with Disability living, working, going to school, or attending a community program in Sutherland Shire, to enter 2D or 3D original artworks.
Entries close Friday, 30 October
Flyer | Information & entry form | Contact: 9710 0892 or shireability@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Inclusive Employment Australia – Sign for Work supports deaf and hard of hearing people to find meaningful work, while helping employers connect with skilled candidates and build more inclusive workplaces.
Office 826, Level 8, 25 Restwell St, Bankstown
Flyer | Website | Contact: 1300 350 560 or online form

This post expires on Sunday 1 November 2026

Latrobe Community Health Service NDIS webinar topics include Understanding Eligibility; Exploring Post-school Options; Understanding NDIS Plans; and Understanding Roles in the Disability Sector.
Various dates & times, August to December
Flyer | Registration

The webpage brings together information and resources to help families and carers support their family member with an intellectual disability. It includes information on topics like planning for the future, supported decision making, employment advocacy, building informal networks, and more.
Inclusion Australia Families webpage

This post expires on Monday 26 October 2026

Dementia Australia has partnered with ACON to create a webpage with links, resources, information and support dedicated to members of the LGBT+ community impacted by dementia.
LGBT+ People & Dementia webpage

This post expires on Monday 26 October 2026