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Ahead of the 2027 NSW State Election, MHCC is calling on all parties and candidates to commit to strengthening community-based mental health care by investing in supports that help people access care earlier, stay connected to their communities, and receive the services they need beyond crisis.
Care Beyond Crisis Campaign website | Supporter toolkit

This post expires on Tuesday 12 January 2027

The Big Sister Foundation has a small furnished office space available for a not-for-profit organisation, with preference given to a not-for-profit helping women and children. Suitable for 1-2 people, the space includes a shared boardroom and kitchen facilities at peppercorn rent plus utilities expenses.
Contact: Big Sister Foundation, admin@bigsisterfoundation.org.au

This Mental Health Month, Georges River Council invites the community to find a third space: community areas beyond home, work or school to spend time alone or connect. Participants can enjoy informative workshops, gentle movement classes, and creative drop-in spaces to build resilience and care for mental wellbeing.
Various dates, times & locations, until 31 October
Information & registration

The Fund provides one-off funding of $500 and $5,000 to help public housing tenants bring local ideas to life. Tenants can plan and deliver projects that bring people together, build stronger community connections, reduce social isolation, support wellbeing, and celebrate culture and community life.
Applications will close once funding is fully allocated.
Flyer | Information & application

Alliance for Forgotten Australians (AFA) first national awareness week, themed “Ensuring Forgotten Australians are Remembered”, aims to improve awareness, recognition, and understanding of adults who, as children, were placed in foster homes, orphanages, or similar institutions.
Forgotten Australians Awareness Week information | AFA website

Programs include Small Business Basics Workshop; Pride Book Club; STEM & Stories for Children; Fantasy Writing for Teens; Energy Rebates Info Session; Aged Care Info Session; Tech Chat; Mental Health Month events; Media Labs Workshops; and more.
October 2026 Programs Newsletter | Programs information & registration | Website

The event will feature talks, hands-on workshops, sustainability activities, market stalls, and entertainment. Designed to inspire positive environmental action, attendees will explore practical solutions for reducing waste, protecting biodiversity, and building climate resilience while connecting with leading advocates.
Saturday, 17 October, 10am-4pm
Cahill Park, 2 Princes Hwy, Wolli Creek
Flyer | Registration for workshops & activities

Bayside Council community walk in acknowledgement of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The walk is approximately 1.5km and takes around 20 minutes. BBQ breakfast, formal proceedings, and community information stalls at Depena Reserve.
Friday, 4 December, 7.30am
Meet at Ramsgate Life Saving Club, 274 The Grand Parade, Ramsgate Beach to walk to Depena Reserve, Russell Ave, Dolls Point

An accompanying resource to the Australian Government National Suicide Prevention Strategy, this toolkit helps communities hold conversations about suicide and take action to prevent it. Designed to strengthen wellbeing, connection, and hope, it includes an adaptable slide deck, a facilitator guide, videos, and templates.
National Suicide Prevention Strategy Community Toolkit | National Suicide Prevention Strategy

This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026

New research from the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) shows people receiving income support payments are going without food and struggling to afford rent. The report’s recommendations include lifting payments to parity with the pension.
Report | Media Release

This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026