Snack n Chat about Work & Study for Young People with Disability (Miranda & Hurstville)

headspace Miranda and Hurstville monthly drop-in space, facilitated by work and study specialists at Ostara. It is a safe and relaxed environment where young people with disability can meet other young people who are exploring employment opportunities, build social connections, and learn more about available supports.
Last Thursday of the month, from 30 July, 12pm-1.30pm
Alternates between headspace Miranda and Hurstville:
5/522 Kingsway, Miranda
Level 1, 8 Woodville St, Hurstville
Flyer | Contact: Laila Curry, 0407 876 923 or laila.curry@ostara.org.au

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Playgroup NSW Sutherland Shire Supported Playgroups

– Play Strong Program: Supported playgroup for families with children 0-3 years to connect with Early Childhood Education Services (ECEC). Learn about play and develop skills to support a child’s transition into a childcare service | Mondays, during school terms, 10am-12pm, Billa Rd Playgroup Hall, Bangor | Flyer
– Play2Thrive: Supported playgroup for families with children 0-5 years in a range of circumstances, including limited social support or connections, single parent households, First Nations or culturally diverse backgrounds, mental health challenges, challenges with finances or housing, and other vulnerabilities | Various days & times, during school terms, locations in Sutherland Shire | Flyer
Contact: admin@playgroupnsw.org.au

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Volunteers Needed: Resourceful Australian Indian Network (RAIN) (Penshurst)

RAIN is seeking volunteers to support multicultural seniors through social visits and activities, participation in cultural programs and events, and learning about food safety and culturally appropriate meal preparation. Training and mentoring provided. Open to students, job seekers and community members 18 years and over. No experience needed.
Flyer | Application | Contact: 0426 417 533 or oshin@rainseniors.org

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Resources: LGBTQ+ Young People with Disability

From Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS):
– Policy & Practice Paper: Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People with Disability – What Service Providers Need to Know: Covers what intersectionality is and why it’s important; what the research says about the key issues LGBTQ+ young people with disability experience; and practice considerations for better supporting their wellbeing and needs | View & download resource
– Short Article: Understanding Identity Exploration Among LGBTQ+ Young People with Disability: Describes some of the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people with disability and the importance of identity exploration and formation for their wellbeing | View & download resource

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This Way Up Mental Health Service

Digital mental health service run by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and researchers at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and the University of NSW. They provide evidence-based, self-paced online programs and practical tools to help individuals manage a number of conditions, as well as a mindfulness program, and support for youth mental health.
This Way Up website

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Solar Sharer Offer

The Australian Government has introduced the Solar Sharer Offer, a new regulated energy plan that gives eligible households 3 hours of free power every day. A Stakeholder Toolkit has been released to help raise awareness of the offer, how it can help households make bill savings, eligibility criteria and other key elements.
Stakeholder Toolkit | Solar Sharer Offer website

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