Carers and disability

For parents of children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, and rare and genetic conditions. Upcoming workshops include Advocacy at School; All About Me; Making Therapy Work; Partnering with your Child’s School; and Autistic Families.
Various dates, August to September, 12pm & 8pm
Information & registration

Better Connected Community Services (BCCS) workshop for clients, carers, family members and friends who would like to better understand dementia. Attendees will learn how dementia can affect individuals, recognise changes in behaviour and communication, and discover practical ways to support and connect with someone living with dementia.
Wednesday, 19 August, 4pm-6pm
BCCS Miranda Hub, 95A Karimbla Rd, Miranda
Flyer | RSVP: Kate, 0414 520 716

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 session is designed to help participants, families, support coordinators and the wider NDIS community better understand accommodation pathways, explore available options and feel confident navigating the process.
Thursday, 13 August, 6pm-7.30pm
Civic HQ Caringbah, 103 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah
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

All workshops are on Mondays, 7pm-8pm, via Zoom, on the following dates:
– The Diversity of Autism: To learn to use a tool that may support an understanding of a young person, including their strengths and interests | 10 August | Registration
– Sensory Processing: Sharing strategies that can assist people to cope with sensory input and meet their sensory needs | 17 August | Registration
– Understanding Behaviour: To learn more about autism and ways to better understand behaviour | 24 August | Registration

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) forum for families and carers involved with mental health services. It will focus on medication, with guest speakers including Mental Health Unit Pharmacist, GP Liaison Nursing Team, and Keeping Body in Mind Team.
Tuesday, 18 August, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Seminar Room, Research & Education Centre, 4-10 South St, Kogarah
Flyer | Registration | Contact: helen.ledlin@health.nsw.gov.au or 9553 2500