New Dates: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Vaccination Clinics (Miranda)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District – Bulbuwil Healthy Living is holding vaccination clinics for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, from teenagers to Elders. Vaccinations available include COVID-19, flu, adolescents’ catch up, vaccines for pregnant women, pneumococcal, shingles, and RSV. Walk-ins welcome. No Medicare needed.
Wednesdays, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October & 11 November, 9am-2pm
HealthOne Building, Sutherland Hospital, 126 Kareena Rd, Miranda
Flyer | Contact: 9382 8333

Snack n Chat about Work & Study for Young People with Disability (Miranda & Hurstville)

headspace Miranda and Hurstville monthly drop-in space, facilitated by work and study specialists at Ostara. It is a safe and relaxed environment where young people with disability can meet other young people who are exploring employment opportunities, build social connections, and learn more about available supports.
Last Thursday of the month, from 30 July, 12pm-1.30pm
Alternates between headspace Miranda and Hurstville:
5/522 Kingsway, Miranda
Level 1, 8 Woodville St, Hurstville
Flyer | Contact: Laila Curry, 0407 876 923 or laila.curry@ostara.org.au

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Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) Upcoming Courses (Online & Sydney – Out of area)

– Understanding & Responding to Trauma: For the alcohol and other drugs workforce | Wednesday, 12 August & Thursday, 13 August, Sydney | Expression of Interest form
– Course on Mental Health Peer Navigation: Commences Tuesday, 4 August, for six weeks, Online | Registration
– Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work: Commences Monday, 31 August, for twelve months, Online | Registration

Youngcare At Home Care Grants (AHCG)

Grants of up to $10,000 to help those 16-65 years with high physical care needs living at home and at risk of entering inappropriate housing, for equipment, home modifications and essential support unable to be funded through other means (e.g. NDIS). Individuals and eligible organisations on behalf of an individual can apply.
Closes Thursday, 13 August

Webinar: Caring for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples Living with Dementia

Dementia Australia webinar for health and aged care workers. Learning outcomes include integrating Connection to Country into daily care, how culture and tradition can be infused into care, end of life care – what is needed to enter the dreaming, what cultural safety means and how to embed it into mainstream care, and the importance of truth-telling.
Tuesday, 11 August, 12pm-1pm
Registration | Contact: educationservices@dementia.org.au

Owl Kids Group Program (Lewisham & Bankstown – Out of area)

CatholicCare Sydney group program supporting children 7-12 years who have or are experiencing parental separation. It provides children with a safe space to develop their emotional literacy through creative therapy, build resilience, and connect with other children in similar situations.
– Lewisham: Tuesday, 29 September to Thursday, 1 October, CatholicCare Sydney, 2C West St | Registrations close Friday, 11 September
– Bankstown: Tuesday, 6 October to Thursday, 8 October, Bankstown Family Relationship Centre, 8 Jacobs St | Registrations close Friday, 18 September
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 9707 8555

BodyKind August

Butterfly’s annual awareness month providing resources to schools, families, and sporting/activity clubs to support young people’s body image. While BodyKind celebrations are focused on August, resources are available all year round.
Flyer | Information & resources

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