Sutherland Shire Council and Anglicare monthly event for people living with dementia and their carers, to increase social connections and share experiences in an informal, supportive setting.
Remaining 2026 dates: Mondays, 2 November & 7 December, 10.30am-12pm
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Bookings
Bayside Council Set to Join Welcoming Cities Network
Council is joining the Network to strengthen its commitment to supporting a diverse and multicultural community. It will share knowledge, resources, and initiatives promoting inclusion and social cohesion, while exploring ‘Welcome Neighbour’ sessions providing opportunities for new residents to connect.
Media Release | Welcoming Cities website
This post expires on Sunday 27 December 2026
Save the Date: 2026 Bayside Community Walk Against Gender-Based Violence
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
Belongside Families Online Workshops October-December
Belongside Families supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic or rare conditions, and medical needs. Workshop topics include Understanding Autistic Friendships; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families; From Childhood to Teens; All About Me: Supporting your Child; Partnering with your Child’s School; and Autistic Families.
Information & registration
National Suicide Prevention Strategy Community Toolkit
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
More than 9 in 10 People on JobSeeker Struggling to Afford Food as Unemployment Climbs: New Report
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
Services Australia Child Support Resources for Community Groups
Resources to help community organisations share information about Child Support and support separated parents or non-parent carers. Materials include frequently asked questions, self-print posters, social media tiles, talking points, and guidance to communicate the retirement of the Express Plus Child Support mobile app.
Resources website
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
On-demand Online Course: Measuring Social Impact – Part 1
UTS Open self-paced course equips participants to measure social impact. They will learn to conduct evidence-based, methodologically-rigorous program evaluations, and develop a theory of change and a practical logic model linking planned activities to intended short- and long-term program outcomes.
This course can be followed by “Measuring Social Impact – Part 2” which will equip participants with the tools, processes and means to correctly measure social impact programs.
Measuring Social Impact – Part 1 Course
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) Supported Decision Making Video
“I Can Decide” is an illustrated introductory video about supported decision making. It explains what supported decision making is and why it is important for people with intellectual disability, families and supporters. Available in English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic.
I Can Decide video
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Carer, Family & Kin Inclusive Practice: Guide for Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Organisations
Carers NSW and The Buttery resource includes tools and practical information to help AOD services to consistently recognise, respond to and support families, carers and kin affected by AOD use without extending scope, creating new compliance burdens, or requiring staff to deliver specialist family interventions.
Download resource
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026