Grants of $50,000 to $100,000 per year for up to two years to support youth-led solutions for social cohesion, strengthen cross-cultural connections, and nurture empathy for victims of hate and extremism.
Closes Friday, 29 May, 4pm
NSW Government Thriving Kids Services Expression of Interest (EOI)
From October 2026, Thriving Kids will provide services for children 8 years and under with developmental delay and/or autism who have low to moderate support needs, and for their families, carers and kin. Services will be delivered by NSW Government agencies alongside non-government organisations commissioned by the Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ). This EOI invites non-government organisations to apply to deliver Thriving Kids services.
A briefing session will be held Wednesday, 13 May, 11am-12pm, online – the session will be recorded and available on the website.
Closes Friday, 29 May, 3pm
Information & EOI details | Contact: thrivingkids@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Orana “What to Wear” Clothing Space Opening (Service Providers Only) (Gymea)
Orana invites service providers to the opening of their clothing space, “What to Wear”, to be able to see the space and then send clients to the service in the coming weeks. Note that this event is for service providers only.
Thursday, 14 May, 10.30am
39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
RSVP: 0494 079 475 | More information on the service: Bernadette, 9525 2058
Jacaranda Women’s Hub Birthday Event & May Activities
– Birthday Party: Wednesday, 20 May, 1.30pm-3.30pm | Flyer | RSVP: by Wednesday, 13 May, info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
– May Activities: Include Sewing Group, Mums n Bubs Playgroup, Women’s Circle, and more | May activities calendar
21A Dalley Ave, Pagewood
Ankali Volunteer Training to Support Socially Isolated People Living with HIV (Surry Hills – Out of area)
The Albion Centre Ankali Project provides training for volunteers to support socially isolated people living with HIV. Volunteer commitment includes a weekly or fortnightly engagement with an Ankali client. Most clients reside in South Eastern Sydney and Sydney Local Health Districts. Applications close Friday, 21 August.
Training will be held in October.
The Albion Centre, 349 Crown St, Surry Hills
Ankali Project & volunteer training information & application
Playgroup NSW PlayConnect+ Online & MyTime (Bangor)
– PlayConnect+ Online: Supported playgroup for families with children 0–8 years who have a disability or developmental concern. All families are welcome – no diagnosis or NDIS required | Tuesdays, 11am-12pm & Thursdays, 10am-11am, via MS Teams | Flyer | Registration
– MyTime: Peer support program for parents and carers of a child with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs, including developmental delay | Saturdays, during school terms, 10am-12pm, Billa Road Community Hall, 50R Billa Rd, Bangor | Flyer | Contact: website enquiry form or mytimebangor@playgroupnsw.org.au
This post expires on Wednesday 12 August 2026
Expression of Interest (EOI): Census 2026 Community Field Officers Recruitment
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has opened applications for Community Field Officers for the Census 2026. Community Field Officers support people from all cultures and communities to complete their Census form. They provide information about the Census and help people in-person to complete their form. Closes Monday, 3 August.
Community Field Officers Stakeholder Toolkit | Community Field Officer EOI
Harness Ensemble Production: Let’s Try & Make It Happen (Carlton)
“Let’s Try and Make It Happen” is an original, collaborative production by Shopfront’s Harness Ensemble, featuring emerging artists with and without disabilities. The performance blends immersive installation with a unique storytelling encounter, developed by the cast through extensive masterclasses.
Various dates & times, 21 May to 31 May
Shopfront Arts Co-Op, 88 Carlton Pde, Carlton
Tickets
Webinar: Understanding & Responding to Workplace Trauma for Frontline Workers
Family and Community Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) webinar will present recent research on workplace trauma across the housing, homelessness, and child protective service sectors, and highlight protective strategies shown to reduce risk.
Thursday, 21 May, 12pm-1pm, via MS Teams
Registration
Humans of Georges River
Storytelling project by Georges River Council celebrating the area’s diverse community. Through professional photo portraits and recorded interviews, participants can share their unique experiences and connections. These stories will join the Community History Collection and feature in a future exhibition. Applications close Tuesday, 30 June.
Flyer | Project information & application