New Dates: Free Immunisation Clinics for Aboriginal Children up to 5 (Menai)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is running free Immunisation Clinics to provide routine childhood immunisations for Aboriginal children. All bubs and kids from 6 weeks to 5 years are welcome to attend the clinic for their vaccinations, even if they are overdue. Medicare not required. Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, 19 December; Fridays, 24 January and 21 February, 9am-1pm
Menai Community Health Centre, 32 Allison Cres, Menai
Bookings: 1300 244 288

Changes to Enrolment Policy for NSW Public Schools

The rules for enrolling a child at a NSW public school are changing. Commencing Term 1 next year:
– A student with a temporary resident visa can enrol at their local school.
– If places are available, a school can prioritise non-local enrolments for siblings of current students and consider non-local children of school staff.
Parents can submit or resubmit an enrolment application to their preferred school.
Changes to the enrolment policy: Information for families
Enrolment information website and translated enrolment application

This post expires on Monday 24 February 2025

Interrelate Term 1 2025 Programs to Support Children & Families (Caringbah & Online)

– Building Connections (self-paced or via Zoom): to support separated parents practice positive ways of parenting.
– Circle of Security (in person or via Zoom): to support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships, for parents with children 0-6, but may also help with older children.
– Kids Building Bridges (in person): designed to focus on children’s resilience and provide strategies to assit through family separation.
– Parents not Partners (via Zoom: commencing Thursday, 13 February or commencing Tuesday, 18 February): to engage separated parents in entrenched conflict in a process of reflection and awareness-raising, to focus on the best interest of their children.
– Understanding the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Process (via Zoom): workshop for separated parents and other family members who intend to participate in FDR to resolve disputes.
– Seasons for Growth (in person): for children 6-12 who have experience grief and loss.
Combined flyer for all programs
Various dates and times, February-March; mix of online, in person, and self-paced courses and sessions
Suite 301, Level 3, 304-318 Kingsway, Caringbah
Bookings: 8522 4400

Translated Georges River Pocket Guide to Relationships, Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control

Developed with the support of St George Domestic Violence Committee, Georges River Council has released this resource, which provides helpful information on support services available for people in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, and where to seek help if they are in a threatening situation.
English | Arabic | Bangla | Chinese | Nepali | Thai
Request printed copies: 9330 6262 or communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
Georges River Council Domestic & Family Violence resources webpage

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Mapping Social Cohesion 2024 Report

Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s Mapping Social Cohesion 2024 Report finds that despite challenges, Australians’ sense of belonging, happiness, and community participation remains steady, with strong communities supporting wellbeing. However, social cohesion faces ongoing and emerging pressures.
Key findings and full report

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