Carers and disability

– PlayConnect+ Online: Supported playgroup for families with children 0–8 years who have a disability or developmental concern. All families are welcome – no diagnosis or NDIS required | Tuesdays, 11am-12pm & Thursdays, 10am-11am, via MS Teams | Flyer | Registration
– MyTime: Peer support program for parents and carers of a child with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs, including developmental delay | Saturdays, during school terms, 10am-12pm, Billa Road Community Hall, 50R Billa Rd, Bangor | Flyer | Contact: website enquiry form or mytimebangor@playgroupnsw.org.au

This post expires on Wednesday 12 August 2026

CarerHelp has released resources to support families transitioning a loved one from in-home aged care to residential aged care. The resources include information on recognising when residential care may be needed, planning for the transition, and questions to ask to ensure quality end-of-life care.
View resources

This post expires on Wednesday 5 August 2026

Activities providing an opportunity to meet Civic’s teams and learn more about Civic’s community programs and pathways to employment for people with disability:
– Civic Cafe Connect: Take a look around Kitchen & Catering or Cafe & Canteen | Various dates, until November | Civic Kitchen & Catering, 35A Waratah Rd, Engadine | Registration | or Civic Cafe & Canteen, 127-129 Sutherland Rd, Jannali | Registration
– Civic Industries Tour & Information Session: Take a look around Civic’s Industries, Kitchen & Catering and Indoor Urban Farm social enterprises | Various dates, until November | Civic Industries, 101 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah | Registration
– New Era Hub Tour & Info Session: Learn about Civic’s day, evening and weekend programs | Various dates, until November | New Era Hub, 123 Flora St, Sutherland | Registration
– Job Pathways Info Evening: Learn about employment support services offered by Civic | Wednesday, 24 June, 6pm-7.30pm | Civic HQ, 103 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah | Registration

– Outlines of NDIS changes (including Easy Read version) – Australian Government
– Outlines of NDIS changes (Auslan version) – Australian Government
– Changes to the NDIS: Easy Read information – Inclusion Australia
– NDIS reforms raise key implications for psychosocial supports – Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC)
– NDIS access changes put spotlight on missing mental health supports outside the Scheme – Mental Health Australia

This post expires on Tuesday 28 July 2026

Belongside Families guide includes how schools support students with disability, how decisions about support are made, how to prepare for meetings with schools, ways to work in partnership, what to do if things aren’t working or there are concerns, and where to find additional support and advocacy.
Download Guide | Website

This post expires on Monday 27 July 2026

Equally Well and partners resource aimed at raising awareness among carers about the life expectancy gap for people living with a mental health concern and providing guidance on how they can best support their person to access physical health checks and supports.
Physical Health Matters: Information for Mental Health Carers

This post expires on Tuesday 21 July 2026

The service works with people with disability, their families, and the wider community to create more inclusive communities. Upcoming sessions and workshops topics include Peer Networks; School to Work; Young Person’s Employment Support; Friendships & Community Connections; Circles of Support; Understanding Homeshare; and more.
Information & registration

St George & Sutherland Shire Dementia Alliance is holding this expo on Thursday, 24 September, 10am-12pm, Kirrawee. It is aimed at community members living with dementia and their carers, to provide face-to-face access to organisations with information and services which can support them. Flyer and booking link available closer to the date.

Parliament of NSW Select Committee interim report identifies significant systemic gaps – the committee emphasises the critical need for early investment, locally embedded community services, and seamless navigation for families. It makes 17 recommendations for the NSW Government to strengthen community-based care and address geographic and cultural inequities.
Interim report | Website

This post expires on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) offers podiatry services at home for people with disability in the St George area. KCAC is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider.
Flyer | Contact: 9150 7823

This post expires on Wednesday 24 June 2026