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Seven dawn services will be held across Bayside to remember and commemorate those who have served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. A post-ANZAC march will also be held.
– ANZAC Day services: Friday, 25 April, various locations
– ANZAC march: Sunday, 27 April, 2.15pm-2.40pm, from Mascot Library to Memorial Park
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Australian Human Rights Commission has released new Guidelines on Equal Access to Digital Goods & Services, offering clear advice to organisations on how to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act in the digital age. The Guidelines will help businesses and service providers design and deliver inclusive digital products – from websites and apps to online forms and services.
More information and Guidelines download

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Better Connected Community Services (BCCS) is offering EAPA (Energy Accounts Payment Assistance) to support individuals and families doing it tough. For residents of Bayside, St George and Sutherland. Appointments held at Rockdale, with phone appointments planned in the future.
Flyer | Appointments: 9024 5500

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Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) delivers Smart and Skilled fee-free traineeships in CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health. Traineeships combine work-based training with formal training from a registered training provider. New staff who are within their first six months of employment may be eligible for a traineeship to complete a fee-free qualification. Employer incentives are also available.
More information, including eligibility | Contact: training@mhcc.org.au

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People over 65 years old, those living with limited mobility, hearing or vision impairments, people supported by carers, and anyone with English as a second language is eligible for a NSW Fire + Rescue Safety Visit. They will check smoke alarms are working, install a smoke alarm or change smoke alarm batteries if needed, and may provide personalised fire safety advice.
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Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) Just Include Me: Inclusive Practice Workshop for Health Professionals & Staff aims to increase knowledge of intellectual disability amongst health professionals, and raise awareness about the challenges that people with intellectual disability face in their health care.
Thursday, 24 April, 9.30am-10.30am, Online
More information and registration

Georges River Council and St George Domestic Violence Committee will once again host the St George Candlelight Vigil to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, to remember and honour victims of domestic and family violence, and commit to work together to end it.
Wednesday, 7 May, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah
Flyer | Website

Georges River Council – Clive James Library & Service Centre workshops for people new to the job market or looking to advance their career.
– Create a PowerPoint Presentation: Create and save a presentation, remove and arrange slides, add images, video, audio, and animation – Wednesday, 9 April, 10.30am-12pm | More information and registration
– Resumes & Applications: Create an eye-catching resume, learn how to respond to position descriptions, and more – Wednesday, 30 April, 10.30am-12pm | More information and registration
Clive James Library & Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah

Georges River 2025 Anzac Day events. No bookings required:
– Mortdale RSL Sub-branch Commemoration Sunday Service: Sunday, 13 April, 10am-11am, Mortdale Memorial Park, 65 Oxford St, Mortdale | More information
– Penshurst RSL Sub-branch Sunday March & Service: Sunday, 13 April, 1.15pm-3pm, War Memorial, Bridge St, Penshurst | More information
– Hurstville RSL Dawn Service: Friday, 25 April, 6am-7am, Memorial Square, Forest Rd, Hurstville | More information
– Oatley RSL Sub-branch Dawn Service: Friday, 25 April, 6am-2pm, Oatley Memorial Gardens, Oatley Ave, Oatley | More information
– Georges River Council Children’s Anzac Colouring Station: Wednesday, 23 April to Wednesay, 30 April, 10am-4pm (Tuesday-Saturday) & 2pm-5pm (Sundays), Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 Macmahon St, Hurstville | More information

Sutherland Shire Council invites the community to honour and acknowledge Australian servicemen and women and the Anzac spirit by attending services or joining broadcasts of services by local RSLs or the Australian National War Memorial.
Sunday, 13 April & Friday, 25 April, various times and locations
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