Carers and disability

A collaboration between headspace Miranda, Hurstville and Bondi Junction – an evening of honest conversations about caring for a young person experiencing mental health difficulties. Attendees will hear lived experiences from the headspace Family & Friends Reference Group, and have the opportunity to share.
Tuesday, 27 October, 5.15pm-6.30pm
headspace Miranda, 5/522 Kingsway, Miranda
Flyer | Registration (preferred) | Contact: Grace Fradd, 0431 658 457 or Grace.Fradd@stride.com.au

Sessions via MS Teams, designed for NDIS participants, carers, families, and kin, as well as supporting services such as advocacy organisations, peer support networks, and carers’ groups. They are not intended for providers.
– Using your NDIS Plan: Wednesday, 14 October, 12pm-1pm | Registration
– Pathways to Post-school Life: Thursday, 22 October or Tuesday, 27 October, 12pm-1pm | Registration

Sutherland Shire Council and Anglicare monthly event for people living with dementia and their carers, to increase social connections and share experiences in an informal, supportive setting.
Remaining 2026 dates: Mondays, 2 November & 7 December, 10.30am-12pm
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Bookings

Belongside Families supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic or rare conditions, and medical needs. Workshop topics include Understanding Autistic Friendships; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families; From Childhood to Teens; All About Me: Supporting your Child; Partnering with your Child’s School; and Autistic Families.
Information & registration

“I Can Decide” is an illustrated introductory video about supported decision making. It explains what supported decision making is and why it is important for people with intellectual disability, families and supporters. Available in English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic.
I Can Decide video

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Carers NSW and The Buttery resource includes tools and practical information to help AOD services to consistently recognise, respond to and support families, carers and kin affected by AOD use without extending scope, creating new compliance burdens, or requiring staff to deliver specialist family interventions.
Download resource

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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Carers Program in collaboration with Carer Gateway and Carers NSW is hosting carer information talks to support the community with understanding and accessing carer support services.
– Rockdale: Monday, 12 October, 10am-11.30am, Rockdale Library, 446 Princes Hwy | Flyer | Registration
– Eastgardens: Tuesday, 13 October, 12.30pm-2pm, Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd | Flyer | Registration

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

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

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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