Campaign to Promote Winter Vaccinations for Older People

Department of Health, Disability & Ageing “Vaccination is the best preparation” campaign aims to raise awareness of the serious risks of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, and the benefits of vaccination for older people. A First Nations version has also been developed, as well as translations for culturally and linguistically diverse audiences.
Campaign website | Resources (factsheet, poster, videos & bookmark) | First Nations resources | Translated resources

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Support at Home to Fully Fund Personal Care

From 1 October, personal care will move from the ‘independence’ category to the ‘clinical supports’ category under Support at Home. Participants who have the personal care service type approved in their support plan, and have available Support at Home funding, can receive personal care services at no out‑of‑pocket cost.
More information

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Podcast: Beyond Homelessness – Conversations that Matter

Amplifying the voices of youth who have experienced homelessness, Project Youth’s podcast features powerful conversations that challenge failing systems and highlights young people’s resilience to inspire community action and influence policy, striving for a future without youth homelessness.
Spotify | YouTube | Website

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Can-B Fit: Online Exercise Program for Women with Breast Cancer

Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation 6-week exercise program for women living with and beyond cancer offers a safe and supportive environment where all exercises can be progressed or simplified to suit participants’ needs. Women of all abilities and fitness levels are welcome.
Wednesdays, 6.15pm-7pm, via Zoom, on the following dates:
– 20 May to 24 June
– 12 August to 16 September
– 11 November to 16 December
Flyer | Registration | Contact: support@pbcf.org.au

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Changes: Updates

– Outlines of NDIS changes (including Easy Read version) – Australian Government
– Outlines of NDIS changes (Auslan version) – Australian Government
– Changes to the NDIS: Easy Read information – Inclusion Australia
– NDIS reforms raise key implications for psychosocial supports – Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC)
– NDIS access changes put spotlight on missing mental health supports outside the Scheme – Mental Health Australia

This post expires on Tuesday 28 July 2026

Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) Translated Resources

Now available in Arabic, Dari, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Nepali, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese:
– My Health Cards: To help people with intellectual disability, health professionals, family members, and support workers to have health conversations | Download translated My Health Cards
– My Health Matters: Easy Read folder to help people with intellectual disability to keep their health information and improve communication between them and their supporters and health workers | Download translated My Health Matters

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Supporting Children & Families Post Separation

New resources from Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) for practitioners and service providers:
– Children’s Support Needs Following Parental Separation: Information on how best to support children and their families following parental separation | View resource
– Fostering a Positive Sense of Home for Children in Shared Parenting Arrangements: Describes some common challenges for children following parental separation and provides insights into what professionals can do to foster a positive experience of home post-parental separation | View resource

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One Meal Sutherland Shire Services

Provides hot meals, dessert, fruit, and take-home breakfast packs at a sit-down meal, for anyone in need. When possible, clothes, blankets, and toiletries are provided.
– Caringbah: Mondays, 5.30pm-6.30pm | Caringbah Baptist Church, 74-76 Captain Cook Dr
– Miranda: Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm | Salvation Army, 23 Kiora Rd
– Engadine: Wednesdays, 6.30pm-7.30pm | Engadine Community Services, 1034-1036 Old Princes Hwy
– Cronulla: Thursdays, 5.30pm-6.30pm | Cronulla Girl Guide Hall, Gunnamatta Park, 33 Nicholson Pde
– Sutherland: Sundays, 4pm-5pm | Multi-Purpose Centre, 123 Flora St
Flyer | Website | Contact: sutherlandshire@onemeal.org.au

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