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In collaboration with Platform Nine, Georges River Council is seeking backpack donations filled with essentials and small comforts to support people seeking refuge this winter. There is a special need for men’s and boys’ items, including toiletries, socks, beanies, non-perishable food, colouring supplies, and small toys.
Drop-off location (until Monday, 31 August): Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr MacMahon & Dora Sts, Hurstville
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Fix it Sisters Shed aims to empower women of all ages with practical and creative skills. Browse handmade arts, crafts and eco goods, and get a feel for the Fix it Sisters Shed.
Saturday, 18 July & Sunday, 19 July, 10am-4pm
Kyeemagh Boat Ramp Reserve, 80 Mutch Ave, Kyeemagh
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The report defined an affordable rental property as one which required up to 30% of a household’s income in rent. In Greater Sydney and the Illawarra only 10 properties were affordable for any households living on income support payments. None were affordable for a family with two children on JobSeeker.
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NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) report reveals the intensifying cost of living is pulling middle-income households into poverty. Concurrently, the state’s most financially vulnerable families are struggling to afford basic essentials – including food, healthcare, and housing – while finding it increasingly difficult to stay connected with their communities.
Website | Report

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Services Australia information:
– Understanding Loans & Credit: Information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help people manage their money.
– Watch out for Fake Charity & No Interest Loan Scams: Scammers are pretending to be charities and No Interest Loan providers on social media to steal people’s personal information.

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A new online hub celebrating local artists, cultural groups and creative organisations. Creative organisations can submit their details to be featured and connect with the community.
Flyer | Creative Directory | Submission form

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NSW Ombudsman’s role in overseeing NSW Government agencies and funded services includes handling complaints; monitoring and assessing Aboriginal programs; Public Interest Disclosures Scheme; mandatory disease testing; community services monitoring, reviews and inquiries; reviewing all child deaths in NSW; monitoring segregation of detainees in youth detention; and providing regular reports to NSW Parliament.
Website | About the NSW Ombudsman fact sheet | NSW Government service/community service complaints brochure | Youth Justice | Digital toolkit: Supporting youth in out-of-home care (OOHC) | Investigations & Reports | Information in Easy Read & other languages

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Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has opened applications for Community Field Officers for the Census 2026. Community Field Officers support people from all cultures and communities to complete their Census form. They provide information about the Census and help people in-person to complete their form. Closes Monday, 3 August.
Community Field Officers Stakeholder Toolkit | Community Field Officer EOI

Hopefield offers support for people experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, family violence, homelessness and other complex challenges. They have updated and printed a suite of new brochures showcasing Hopefield services, which can be ordered by completing an online form.
Order Hopefield hard copy brochures | Hopefield services website

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The project repairs unwanted mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, and gives them to people in need. It does not give devices directly to the public: a caseworker must apply on the client’s behalf. Downloadable resources are available on the website, including a caseworker form, and information on how to donate devices.
Website | Partner Agency Application Form | Donation information

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