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NSW Health has released two flyers to increase public awareness of healthdirect as the first-step in seeking health advice and accessing care.
– Instant health advice when your GP is unavailable
– Instant health advice for when accidents happen

This post expires on Friday 2 May 2025

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) Kingsgrove Community Cafe Food Van is back for 2025, with freshly brewed coffee, iced coffee, artisan gelato, croissants, sourdough toasties, and much more. Gluten-free options available. Every purchase goes directly to help KCAC give back to the community.
Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm
KCAC car park, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
General flyer | Gelato flyer

This post expires on Wednesday 30 April 2025

Grants to support local organisations to close the digital divide and help people get online.
– Be Connected Program Grants Calendar February-July
– Be Connected Grants Information
– Be Connected Program Information
– Become a Network Partner

Kogarah Community Services (KCS) interactive, intergenerational yoga classes for ages 0-99. There will be options to participate sitting in a chair, or mat.
Thursdays from 6 February, 10.30am-11.30am
KCS Community Hub, 49 English St, Kogarah
Flyer | Registration | Contact: Maria, 9161 3937

This post expires on Monday 28 April 2025

PSS provides eligible participants access to short-term (10 sessions) professional mental health care, either face-to-face or via telehealth, helping individuals with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns, who live in the Central and Eastern Sydney region. Children, young people, and adults (low income) can access the service. Eligibility criteria applies.
Flyers: English | Chinese Simplified | Chinese Traditional
Website | Contact: PSS Mental Health Intake line, 1300 170 554

This post expires on Monday 21 April 2025

For Sutherland Shire residents to safely dispose of problem waste. Only household quantities are accepted (20L or 20kg). Paint is accepted up to 100L (in 20L containers).
Saturday, 8 February to Monday, 10 February, 9am-3.30pm
Bellingara Netball Centre car park, 99-105 Bellingara Rd, Miranda
More information, including what can and can’t be disposed

NSW Health has released a number of “Healthy Safe Summer” posters, with:
– tips to stay healthy during summer
– tips to stay cool during summer and reduce the risk of heat-related illness
– tips to reduce the risk of mosquito bites in summer
– tips for travellers to keep healthy and safe during summer holidays
– tips for seniors to stay safe during hot weather
NSW Health Healthy Safe Summer webpage

This post expires on Monday 10 March 2025

A new report by Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has found entry-level jobs have declined while long-term unemployment has significantly increased, prompting calls for an overhaul of Australia’s employment services system which is systematically failing.
Media release | Key findings, recommendations, and full report

This post expires on Monday 10 March 2025

– Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)’s has launched “Stay, Look, Stay Alive” Campaign to help reduce coastal drowning incidents, featuring an educational video and a virtual education course on beach water safety.
– Surf Life Saving NSW has released an educational multicultural community targeted beach safety program, wnich can be delivered virtually or face to face in a selection of languages, as well as translated Beach Safety Resources.
– NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service has launched a targeted beach safety campaign for the Mandarin-speaking Chinese community, including a translated webpage and campaign toolkit.

This post expires on Thursday 6 March 2025

Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) recently surveyed services on managing funding and delivery costs in 2023-24, and has released the findings, which include:
– Almost two thirds of the organisations saw their costs exceed the funding received
– 86% said that their costs exceeded the Government indexation they received
– Over half of the organisations are likely to make further cuts to survive
– 90% said their financial situation is as bad, or worse, than the early days of COVID
Survey findings

This post expires on Monday 3 March 2025