For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
OPAN has published a simple and easy-to-understand overview of the Statement of Rights, as defined in the Aged Care Act 2024, in a number of community languages.
Download posters (scroll down to ‘Statement of Rights (A4 poster)’
This post expires on Wednesday 16 December 2026
Designed for older people, adults with disability, community members and frontline workers, these videos reinforce that everyone has the right to be safe and supported. They provide practical examples to help people recognise neglect and financial abuse, and how to respond safely and access support.
Videos: Neglect & Financial Abuse | Videos Communication Toolkit
This post expires on Tuesday 15 December 2026
The program offers paid work placements, financial and cultural support to Aboriginal students undertaking full-time study in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate allied health course. Cadets are employed by a NSW Health local health district or specialty health network for the duration of the program.
Applications close Wednesday, 30 September
Information & application
The guide now includes expanded information on intellectual property, privacy and automated decision-making, updated guidance on Australia’s approach to AI regulation, and new content about AI agents.
View AI guide
This post expires on Tuesday 15 December 2026
Organisations supporting people impacted by disasters can register with GIVIT. Once registered, organisations can access donations, and request essential goods and services for the impacted people they are helping. This includes groceries, fuel, toiletries, clothing, whitegoods, appliances, furniture, and other essentials.
GIVIT website | Register Organisation
This post expires on Tuesday 15 December 2026
Various creative writing workshops for primary and high school students. Guided by expert staff and with support from their fellow writers, participants are empowered to create an extended piece of writing.
Wednesday, 7 October & Thursday, 8 October, various times
Flyer | Registration | Contact: students@storyfactory.org.au
Homelessness NSW webinar mapping where homelessness and mental health systems currently connect – and where gaps remain, exploring what these gaps mean for people experiencing homelessness and their wellbeing, and identifying practical opportunities to improve local pathways and service coordination.
Tuesday, 29 September, 10am-11.30am, via MS Teams
Registration
This scholarship offers First Nations leaders and directors the opportunity to enrich their understanding of organisational governance. Scholars receive enrolment into the Foundations of Directorship course plus an invitation to Community of Practice sessions to connect and share experiences.
Closes Monday, 28 September, 11.59pm
Grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion and environmental benefits to communities located near Transurban’s roads (includes Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire LGAs).
Closes Friday, 9 October, 11.59pm
Grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to support initiatives that enable inclusive and broad-based engagement with science by the public.
Closes Tuesday, 6 October, 5pm