Carer Gateway – The Benevolent Society and Kogarah Community Services (KCS) information session, suitable for both family members seeking assistance for a loved one, and seniors looking for aged care support. Participants will learn about My Aged Care packages, the importance of arranging Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship, and services available in the local area.
Thursday, 27 February, 12pm-1.30pm
Kogarah Community Services (KCS), 49 English St, Kogarah
Flyer | Registration: online or info@kcs.org.au
Australian Independent Retirees Monthly Meeting & Guest Speaker (Mortdale)
Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) St George branch offers free monthly meetings for retirees aged 50 and over to catch-up, socialise, and hear about matters affecting independence in retirement. The February meeting’s guest speaker will be a senior driving instructor, to talk about senior driver tests and assessment. Bookings are not required.
Friday, 21 February, 10am-12.15pm
Mortdale RSL, 25 Macquarie Pl, Mortdale (onsite parking and lift to first floor)
Enquiries: Pat Hinson, 9554 4113 or airstgeorge@yahoo.com.au
Free Vaccinations for the Aboriginal Community (Jannali)
Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) are offering free vaccinations for Aboriginal Elders, Aunties, Uncles, and adults, including pregnant women. Available vaccines: shingles, COVID, pneumococcal (pneumonia), vaccines for pregnant women to protect both mother and baby, and influenza (flu jab – available from April). Walk-ins welcome. No Medicare card required.
Mondays, 3 March, 7 April & 5 May, 10am-2pm
Kurranulla Aboriginal Community Centre, 15 Jannali Ave, Jannali
Flyer | Contact: Aboriginal Health Team, 9382 8333 (select option 7)
Her Health, Her Power: International Women’s Day Brunch (Como)
The Family Co event dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the community. The event will focus on this year’s theme, “Accelerating Women’s Wellness and Health”, bringing together passionate individuals to spark meaningful change.
Friday, 7 March, 9.30am-11.30am
Como Hotel, 35 Cremona Rd, Como
Flyer | Bookings | Contact: 9528 2933 or info@thefamilyco.org.au
NSW Government Create NSW Creative Industries – Connectivity
Grants of $30,000 to $50,000 for new collaborative opportunities between the arts and cultural sector and the creative industries. Closes Monday, 17 March, 5pm
Westfield Local Heroes Nominations Open
Awards for individuals who make a positive impact on their local community or environment. Nominations from community members are selected for a community vote. Finalists for each Westfield Centre receive a $5,000 grant for their organisation or group and the winner’s organisation receives $20,000. Closes Thursday, 13 March, 7pm
Creative Australia: Arts Projects for Individuals & Groups
Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for individuals and groups to fund activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Closes Tuesday, 4 March, 3pm
Creative Australia: Arts Projects for Organisations
Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 for organisations that provide a service to the arts for activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Closes Tuesday, 4 March, 3pm
Webinar: Client Problem Debts – How to Navigate Internal Dispute Resolution
Redfern Legal Centre webinar will provide participants with tips and tactics to resolve various types of client debts directly with creditors, such as financial firms, utility providers, and telcos, through their internal dispute resolution procedures. Video recording and presentation available after webinar.
Wednesday, 5 March, 11am-12pm, via MS Teams
Register | Contact: Nick Manning, education@rlc.org.au
MDS Sector Support & Development February Online Training for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Providers
– Documentation & Legal Considerations: Tuesday, 11 February, 1pm-4pm
– Workforce Planning: Wednesday, 12 February, 11am-1.30pm
– Succession Planning: Wednesday, 19 February, 11am-1.30pm
– Trauma Aware & Healing Informed Care: Thursday, 27 February, 1pm-4pm
All workshops are online. Contact: sectorsupport@mdservices.com.au