Filmmakers of all ages are invited to submit short films up to 10 minutes in length. Based around the theme “Best Beaches,” entries can explore local history, surf culture, community, or fictional stories, highlighting the connections between people, place, and coastline through documentary or cinematic storytelling. Entries close Friday, 30 October.
Competition information & entry form
On Demand Online Training: Supporting Refugees & People Seeking Asylum in Distress
Everymind training builds skills, knowledge, and confidence to support refugees and people seeking asylum experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal distress in non-clinical settings. Participants learn culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches to recognise signs of distress, communicate respectfully, and connect individuals to support.
Access training
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Report: Review of Payments for Foster, Kinship & Permanent Carers
This Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) report reviews the adequacy, consistency, and accessibility of payments and financial supports for foster, kinship, and permanent carers. It examines how inadequate supports impact carer recruitment, retention, and household strain.
Findings & report download
This post expires on Sunday 6 December 2026
2026 Mental Health Month (MHM) (October) Resources
Led by WayAhead, Mental Health Month (MHM) encourages open conversations, raises awareness, and promotes support-seeking. The 2026 theme, “A Little Connection Goes a Long Way,” highlights how everyday moments of connection foster wellbeing. Downloadable resources include posters, MHM Calendar, school packs, and more.
Download MHM resources
CPR & First Aid for Baby & Infant Online Course
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) course to provide new parents with the knowledge to deliver CPR and first aid for common infant related injuries including choking, poisoning, snake and spider bites and more. New parents from overseas and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join.
Tuesday, 17 November, 10am-12pm
Flyer | Registration | Contact: Galuh Sapthari, 0439 510 697 or Galuh.Sapthari@health.nsw.gov.au
Podcast: Talk Health Across Cultures
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service podcast series gives voice to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities on their common health concerns and challenges, facilitating in-depth conversations between health experts and the communities to improve their health literacy and understanding.
Episode 1: Vaccination
This post expires on Tuesday 1 December 2026
1800MEDICARE Translated Resources
Australian Government 1800MEDICARE is a 24/7 service that connects people to expert health advice and helps them access the right care at the right time. Translated resources for multicultural communities are now available for download.
1800MEDICARE Translated Resources
This post expires on Tuesday 1 December 2026
Volunteers Needed: Playgroup Support (Miranda)
Better Connected Community Services is looking for caring volunteers to support its playgroup on Thursdays, 8.30am-12pm, in Miranda. Volunteers help with setting up and packing away equipment, as well as engaging and interacting with children during the session.
Flyer | Contact: Helen, 0414 532 704
This post expires on Monday 30 November 2026
TAFE NSW Microskills & Microcredentials
TAFE NSW has short Microskills and Microcredentials that the community may want to do between now and the new semester starting in 2027. Many of the opportunities are free or have a small fee and they are predominately online.
Flyer | Information & registration: Microskills | Microcredentials
This post expires on Monday 30 November 2026
TAFE NSW Women in Business Online Program
For women looking to establish a micro or small business, or already operating one. Participants can build a program that suits their goals by choosing from over 65 topics to develop their professional skills, and explore short learning modules across these key categories: Business; Communication; Finance; Marketing; Social Media; and Wellbeing.
Flyer | Information & registration
This post expires on Monday 30 November 2026