Presented by Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar considers how to identify developmental vulnerability and strengthen support around children transitioning to school. It explores a collaborative approach to prevention and early intervention.
Tuesday, 17 November, 7pm-8.15pm
Registration
Preparing for Thriving Kids: Emerging Minds Resources
Emerging Minds’ evidence-based courses and resources promote child-centred, family-centred and strengths-based practice to help practitioners prepare for Thriving Kids implementation requirements and navigate changing systems.
Resources webpage
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Service NSW Savings Finder
This online tool helps people identify rebates, concessions and other government support they may be eligible for, covering everyday costs such as energy, transport, health, and housing. Answering a few questions provides a tailored list of available savings.
Service NSW Savings Finder
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Lunch & Learn Webinar: When Family Help Becomes Financial Exploitation
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) webinar on how financial abuse occurs when someone acts under an Enduring Power of Attorney. It will examine warning signs to help professionals distinguish genuine family assistance from coercion. Participants will explore practical enquiry frameworks and safeguards.
Thursday, 12 November, 12.30pm-1.30pm, via Zoom
Registration
School-Link Online Talk Term 4: Responding to School Avoidance & Re-engaging Students in School
A talk on how a whole-school approach to mental health and targeted interventions enable educators to identify risks early. Participants learn to recognise risk factors, implement strategies to reduce school avoidance, work with families to support student attendance, and maintain their wellbeing.
Thursday, 19 November, 12pm-1.30pm, via MS Teams
Flyer | Registration
NSW Rental Reforms Information & Resources
– Smart Rental Bonds – NSW Government
– Tenant protections for domestic violence and abuse in a rental property – NSW Government
– Stakeholder Kit: Domestic Violence Reforms – NSW Fair Trading
– Tenants’ Union of NSW updated factsheets: Domestic Violence & Renting | Domestic Violence & Renting – Supplementary Guide | Tenancy Law has Changed in NSW
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Prosper (Project Australia) Christmas Voucher Program
Voucher support is available for families with children under 18 years, who are in financial hardship and are not already a Prosper or Strong Safe Families client. A limited supply of vouchers is available. Applications close Tuesday, 10 November or once supply is exhausted. Vouchers will be sent by email to the client by Monday, 30 November.
Flyer | Application form
Help aHead Caringbah New Group Timetable November 2026
Help aHead Caringbah has launched its new community group timetable. Open to adults 18 years and over, the groups offer opportunities to connect, build confidence, learn new skills and support mental wellbeing in a welcoming environment. No Medicare card or Mental Health Treatment Plan required.
Monday to Friday, various times, commencing November
383-385 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah
Groups timetable | Registration: 8513 5800 or helpahead@gph.org.au
Online National Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Community of Practice
Hosted by National CHSP Sector Support and Development Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Working Group. Participants will connect with a national community of leaders, practitioners, and advocates committed to advancing cultural safety alongside older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Thursday, 19 November, 11.30am-1pm
Registration | Contact: Lilly or Danni, sectorsupport@yourside.org.au or Ian, sectordevelopment@socialfutures.org.au
Humans of Georges River
Georges River Council encourages residents to participate in the Humans of Georges River project. The project collects stories from everyday people through portraits and interviews, building a living record of local life. These stories will join the Community History Collection and feature in a future exhibition. Closes Thursday, 31 December.
Project information & application