Carers and disability

The Foundation offers grants for people with disability 26 years or under, who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, to achieve their personal, professional, vocational, or sporting goals.
Application | Contact

This post expires on Wednesday 7 October 2026

Family Advocacy – Resourcing Inclusive Communities webinar for amilies who have a son or daughter with disability in the early years of high school or whose young person hasn’t started thinking about work yet. The webinar might also be useful for professionals and allies of young people with disability.
Friday, 31 July, 10am-11.30am, via Zoom
Flyer | Registration

SSI IgniteAbility supports people with disability to discover self-employment. The workshop is designed to be accessible and inclusive, catering to individuals with lived experience of disability, including individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Third Tuesday of the month, 12pm-1pm. Next date: 21 Jul
Registration: online or 0401 310 648
An on-demand version of the workshop is also available.

Game-based mobile app by Dementia Training Australia to support carers and aged care workers. The app helps build confidence and practical skills for responding to changed behaviour in people living with dementia.
Website | Download app: Apple AppStore | Google Play

This post expires on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Engaging activities for people with disabilities 18 years and over, tailored to individual interests, including workshops and group activities at the Centre, and excursions in the community.
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, plus excursions once a month, on Thursdays or Fridays
KCAC, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
Flyer | Contact: 9150 7823 or rose@kcac.org.au

This post expires on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Empower Golf Australia golf clinics for players of all abilities to try golf. Open to all ages and genders who are living with autism, intellectual disability, vision impairment, amputation, limb difference, neurological conditions, and other disabilities.
Last Wednesday of the month, 29 July to 25 November, 2pm-3pm
Woolooware Golf Club, 1 Harnleigh Ave, Woolooware
Registration | Contact: Ben Tullipan, ben@empowergolf.com.au

Centre for Accessibility (CFA) Australia have launched a national initiative connecting organisations and people with disability to help provide laptops across Australia. Organisations with surplus or end-of-lease laptops can help by donating devices. People with disability experiencing barriers accessing suitable technology can apply for a donated laptop.
CFA Australia website | Donate laptops | Apply for a donated laptop

This post expires on Wednesday 23 September 2026

This resource discusses how to make health care decisions for someone who cannot make decisions for themselves. Developed by End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC), health professionals and aged care providers can share this guide with families and decision-makers to support substitute decision-making.
Download guide

This post expires on Wednesday 23 September 2026

Calvary Health Care Kogarah is accepting referrals for a group rehabilitation and education program for people recently diagnosed with early-stage, mild dementia, and their carers. iREADi builds practical skills and confidence to help participants maintain independence, stay socially connected, navigate daily life, and plan for the future. Anyone can refer.
Commences Wednesday, 29 July, for 9 weeks
Calvary Health Care Kogarah, 91–111 Rocky Point Rd, Kogarah
Referrals: 0475 763 138 or CHC-CCHIntake@health.nsw.gov.au

Tenants’ Union of NSW and Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) easy read fact sheets have been updated to include the new tenancy laws. They include Intro to your Rights When You Rent in NSW; When You Start to Rent; Your Rights About Repairs, Access & Privacy; When You Live in a Share House; and Moving Out.
Download fact sheets

This post expires on Wednesday 9 September 2026