Carers and disability

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.
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This post expires on Wednesday 23 September 2026

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

The fact sheets equip carers with practical guidance on elder abuse prevention and safe caring. They explain how to recognise safety concerns and navigate restrictive practices, empowering carers to make informed decisions that balance safety with the care recipient’s rights, dignity, and independence.
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This post expires on Wednesday 9 September 2026

The SAFE Helpdesk is part of Inclusion Australia’s Self Advocacy for Everyone (SAFE) project, which works to strengthen and support self-advocacy in Australia. It aims to help people with disability and self-advocacy groups connect with each other across Australia. It provides advice, support, training, and resources.
SAFE Helpdesk Facebook page | Contact: 1800 841 773, 0493 586 773 or helpdesk@selfadvocacy.org.au | Self-Advocacy Knowledge Hub

This post expires on Wednesday 2 September 2026

Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) new Easy Read poster for girls and women to learn more about the private parts of their body.
Download and/or order poster

This post expires on Wednesday 2 September 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

St George & Sutherland Shire Dementia Alliance expo bringing together local providers to discuss dementia, share practical care resources, and highlight available support pathways. Attendees can explore in-home services, connect directly with aged care experts, and access essential information for people living with dementia and their carers.
Thursday, 24 September, 10am-12.30pm
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Flyer | Registration (opens Tuesday, 1 September, 8.30am)

Dementia Australia Café Connect provides an opportunity for people in Sutherland and St George with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers to come together, share experiences, and make new friends.
Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm
The Tradies Club, 57 Manchester Road, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: Julie Hill, 0482 162 147