For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
Learning Links have created an easy-to-follow Guide to Medicare-Supported Speech Therapy to help parents understand how Medicare may help cover part of the cost of speech therapy and assessments for eligible children. It includes what speech therapy can involve and how to get started step-by-step.
Download Parent Guide: Medicare-Supported Speech Therapy for Children & Adolescents | Learning Links website
This post expires on Wednesday 23 September 2026
A central destination for workforce support, resources and opportunities across the aged care sector. For CHSP providers, it provides access to the CHSP Advisory Hub, with practical resources, guidance, tools and support designed specifically to help providers navigate workforce challenges and strengthen service delivery.
Ageing Australia Workforce Hub | CHSP Advisory Hub
This post expires on Monday 21 September 2026
In collaboration with Platform Nine, Georges River Council is seeking backpack donations filled with essentials and small comforts to support people seeking refuge this winter. There is a special need for men’s and boys’ items, including toiletries, socks, beanies, non-perishable food, colouring supplies, and small toys.
Drop-off location (until Monday, 31 August): Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr MacMahon & Dora Sts, Hurstville
Media release
MindCare Collective have launched an animation series sharing five simple and practical ways people can support their brain health and help lower their risk of dementia. Developed for multicultural communities, the animations are available in Arabic, Cantonese, English, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Tamil, and Vietnamese.
View animations
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026
LiveUp and partners have released a new video: “Uncle Victor Wright on Koori Knockout and staying strong”. Uncle Victor Wright (Dunghutti), co-founder of the Koori Knockout, reflects on the history of the game and shares powerful lessons in staying strong.
View video | LiveUp First Nations resources
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026
Orana is seeking volunteers to help pack fruit and veggie boxes for local families and individuals, commencing as soon as possible. No experience needed – just a willingness to help and a friendly spirit.
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm & Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Orana, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
Flyer | Contact: Sherie, 9521 8280 or admin@oranansw.org.au
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026
The report defined an affordable rental property as one which required up to 30% of a household’s income in rent. In Greater Sydney and the Illawarra only 10 properties were affordable for any households living on income support payments. None were affordable for a family with two children on JobSeeker.
Download report
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026
NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) report reveals the intensifying cost of living is pulling middle-income households into poverty. Concurrently, the state’s most financially vulnerable families are struggling to afford basic essentials – including food, healthcare, and housing – while finding it increasingly difficult to stay connected with their communities.
Website | Report
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was on Monday, 15 June. The theme was ‘Beyond awareness: Making elder abuse prevention work’.
– Ageing and Disability Commission Reports of Abuse of Older People & Adults with a Disability 2019-2024: Bayside | Georges River | Sutherland Shire
– Local Collaboratives of Service Providers Working Together on the Prevention of Abuse of Older People in the Community:
Collaborative Against Abuse of Older People in Sutherland Shire: Website | Contact: julied@ecs.org.au
St George Prevention of Abuse of Older People Collaborative: Contact: mnasour@amanacommunityservices.com
– Compass: Elder abuse. What’s it all about? website
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026
Services Australia information:
– Understanding Loans & Credit: Information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help people manage their money.
– Watch out for Fake Charity & No Interest Loan Scams: Scammers are pretending to be charities and No Interest Loan providers on social media to steal people’s personal information.
This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026