Topics include: Creating Safe Spaces for Volunteering: LGBTQAI+; AI for Volunteer Leaders; Advanced Communication for Volunteer Leaders; Value of a Diverse Volunteer Workforce; Becoming an Inclusive Volunteer-Involving Organisation; International Day of People with Disability & Volunteering; and more.
Various dates & times, September to October
Information & registration
NSW Government Veteran Community Grants Program
Grants of up to $3,000 (Categories: local history, heritage & education; public commemorative events and commemorative spaces; provide support to members of the NSW veteran community) and up to $10,000 (Category: infrastructure & equipment).
Closes Wednesday, 11 November, 5pm
Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) Mental Health Services Directory
The directory compiles free and low-cost clinical, psychosocial, and crisis mental health services. Practitioners can filter options by Initial Assessment & Referral (IAR) levels, specific needs – such as eating disorders and substance concerns – and priority groups, efficiently connecting clients with targeted support.
CESPHN Mental Health Services Directory | To list your service: contact mhdirectory@cesphn.com.au
This post expires on Tuesday 8 December 2026
Bayside Libraries New Books in Macedonian, Mongolian & Nepalese
Bayside Libraries have added new books in Mongolian, Nepalese, and Macedonian languages to their collection. The new arrivals include adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and children’s picture books.
Website | Flyers: Macedonian | Mongolian | Nepalese
This post expires on Tuesday 8 December 2026
My Choices, My Decision, My Aged Care Communications Toolkit
Department of Health & Ageing toolkit with materials to help aged care providers, community groups and advocates communicate with older people, their families and carers on the benefits of safe, high-quality care, rights and protections, clear information, choice and decisions, continuous improvement, and advocacy.
Download toolkit: PDF & Word | Website
This post expires on Sunday 6 December 2026
NSW Government Active & Creative Kids Voucher Program Stakeholder Communication Toolkit
The latest $50 Active & Creative Kids voucher for 2026 is now available to help make activities more affordable for eligible NSW families. The Stakeholder Communication Toolkit contains shareable resources including social media content, posters, flyers, website banners, and resources for Aboriginal and multicultural communities.
Stakeholder Communication Toolkit | Active & Creative Kids Voucher Program website
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Nominations Open: 2027 Bayside Council Citizen of the Year Awards
The awards celebrate individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in areas including community service, charitable work, education and school development, the environment, arts and culture, sport, and humanitarian initiatives. Categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Sportsperson of the Year.
Nominations close Friday, 6 November
Awards information & nomination form
Guide for Employers: Indigenous-Inclusive Flexible Work
Centre for Indigenous People & Work (CIPW), UTS Business School – Jumbunna Institute guide providing practical, evidence-based actions employers can take when it comes to workplace flexibility for Indigenous people – including how to make workplace flexibility policies and practices culturally safe, inclusive, and equitable.
Indigenous-Inclusive Flexible Work
This post expires on Sunday 6 December 2026
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
This post expires on Sunday 6 December 2026
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