How to Recognise Youth Homelessness: Resource Cards for Youth

The BEAR Project by Project Youth has launched “Friends Care,” an online and physical resource empowering youth to support peers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It raises awareness of warning signs and provides practical guidance on how to safely help friends connect with appropriate support services.
Download cards: How to Recognise Youth Homelessness & How to Care for a Friend | For hard copies to share with your community, contact Natasha Ransford, natashar@projectyouth.org.au | BEAR Project website

This post expires on Wednesday 9 September 2026

Stall Holders & Sponsors Expressions of Interest: Migrant Information Day (MID) 2026 (Rockdale)

St George Multicultural Network Migrant Information Day (MID) will be held Wednesday, 7 October, in Rockdale. The aim is to welcome new arrivals to the region, provide information about services available, and celebrate the diversity of the area. EOI is open to service providers to hold information stalls on the day (closes Friday, 14 August), as well as sponsors for the event (closes Friday, 10 July).
Stall holder EOI form | Sponsorship prospectus | Sponsorship EOI form

Become a Volunteer Handyperson for Kai’Mia Community Garden (Gymea)

The Community Garden is a small, welcoming space that needs an extra pair of hands. Tasks may include lifting and moving pots, helping with general garden maintenance, and assisting with small practical jobs around the garden. Each week, the harvest is shared with everyone who is there on the day.
Tuesdays, 9.30am-11.30am (or as needed)
Gymea Community Centre, 39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: Brenda Eggleton, 9524 9559 or reception@kaimia.org.au

This post expires on Monday 7 September 2026

Emotional Wellbeing Resources for Young Children & Families

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organisation behind Sesame Street, has released a new collection of digital tools, including videos and activities featuring Sesame Street characters, to support children’s emotional wellbeing. The resources aim to help kids build resilience, overcome daily challenges, and improve their problem-solving skills.
View resources

This post expires on Wednesday 2 September 2026

A Boy Named Ben

A short video from Melissa Roberts Foundation and partners with a message designed to encourage children (typically around the ages of 7-12 years) experiencing trauma or hearing voices as a result of significant pain and suffering (trauma) at the hands of others, to reach out to trusted adults.
View video

This post expires on Wednesday 2 September 2026

Self-Advocacy for Everyone (SAFE) Helpdesk

The SAFE Helpdesk is part of Inclusion Australia’s Self Advocacy for Everyone (SAFE) project, which works to strengthen and support self-advocacy in Australia. It aims to help people with disability and self-advocacy groups connect with each other across Australia. It provides advice, support, training, and resources.
SAFE Helpdesk Facebook page | Contact: 1800 841 773, 0493 586 773 or helpdesk@selfadvocacy.org.au | Self-Advocacy Knowledge Hub

This post expires on Wednesday 2 September 2026

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