Carers and disability

An opportunity to take a look inside and learn more about employment services at Civic Disability Services. Meet Civic’s Business Development Manager, take a look around Civic’s Industries, Kitchen and Catering and Indoor Urban Farm social enterprises, and have an opportunity to learn more about Civic local pathways to employment.
Various dates from April to November
101-103 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah
Registration | Contact: Selena Loucas, selena.loucas@civic.org.au or 0466 796 860

Dementia Australia interactive video guide, The Dementia-Friendly Home will help people with dementia, their families, and carers make homes more dementia-friendly, enabling people living with dementia to stay in a familiar environment and continue their regular lifestyle activities for longer.
The Dementia-Friendly Home: a video guide | Contact: innovation@dementia.org.au

This post expires on Monday 23 June 2025

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Inc offers support services for people with disability over 18 years old, including community participation activities in the Centre, and excursions in the community.
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, plus excursions once a month, Tuesdays or Fridays
Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Inc, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
Flyer | 2025 activities and excursions calendar | Contact: 9150 7823 or rose@kcac.org.au

This post expires on Monday 23 June 2025

NSW Department of Education and partners expo designed for Year 9-12 high school students with disability, their carers and families, to explore and understand their post-school options with local service providers.
Wednesday, 28 May, 10am-2pm
Elouera Room, Tradies Gymea, 57 Manchester Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: Eve Campbell, yvette.campbell2@det.nsw.edu.au or 9521 6049, or Linda Hocking, linda.oral2@det.nsw.edu.au or 9567 6196

CASS Disability Services Day Program provides a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for people with disability in the St George area. It helps participants develop life skills, increase independence, and actively engage in the community through tailored activities.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3pm
184A Boundary Rd, Peakhurst
Flyer | Contact: 9763 8868 or disability_services@cass.org.au

This post expires on Monday 23 June 2025

CASS Disability Services offers a range of National Disability Insurance Service (NDIS) approved services, including individual supports; support coordination; plan management; Specialist Disability Accommodation (Group Homes); Supported Independent Living (SIL); and centre-based day programs. They also offer carer support groups for Korean and Chinese families; private disability services for non-NDIS participants; and NDIS access support.
Flyer | Website | Contact: 9063 8868 or disability_services@cass.org.au

This post expires on Monday 23 June 2025

Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with disability. It has opened a new club at Sylvania, offering a fun and safe community for children with a disability to swim, interact, and play. Lessons are 30 minutes (1:1 or small squad groups) for a nine-week term. Rainbow Club has National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) status.
Saturdays, 12.30pm-4.30pm; Tuesdays, 3.30pm-6.30pm
Rainbow Club, Cnr Port Hacking Rd & Princes Hwy, Sylvania
Flyer | Rainbow Club brochure | Website | Contact: info@myrainbowclub.org.au

This post expires on Wednesday 18 June 2025

In partnership with NSW Health, Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) has developed six new resources designed to support carer, family, and kinship groups in assisting a loved one experiencing mental health concerns, including information to help understand suicidality, what to expect in the long-term, how to offer support, and caregiver wellbeing.
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This post expires on Tuesday 17 June 2025

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has updated information for people with disability or mobility restrictions about enrolling to vote and accessible voting options for Federal elections, including Easy Read guides; information for people who are: blind or have low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or living with dementia; and accessibility and assistance at polling places.
AEC Information for People with Disability or Mobility Restrictions website

Summer Foundation and Housing Hub collaborated with NDIS participants, providers, and supporters to create resources that clarify roles in shared support settings, offer guidance on service agreements and provider discussions, and promote open communication between tenants and housing providers.
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