For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Mental Health Service is recruiting family members, carers, or kin of people with mental health challenges to join an advisory committee and share their experience, to ensure a clear and diverse family and carer voice and perspective is embedded into all mental health services.
Flyer | Terms of Reference | Expression of Interest Form | Contact: Sydney Boucher, Sydney.boucher@health.nsw.gov.au
This post expires on Friday 9 May 2025
Administered by Deaf Connect, NSLP is available to Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing older people without a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan, who are 65 years and older (50 years and older for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples). It offers interpreting and captioning for interaction with aged care services, medical appointments, and social and professional settings. Organisations are eligible to use the NSLP if they provide aged care services.
Flyer | Website
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Grants for local non-profit community groups and organisations for programs that target specific community welfare and social services, including community development projects, health services, employment assistance, and projects aimed at improving the living standards for low income and disadvantaged people. Administered by Bayside Council. Applications through NSW ClubGRANTS website. Contact: grantsanddonations@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 9366 3684. Closes Saturday, 31 May, 5pm
St George Community offers a community transport service to people with mobility challenges, to reach medical appointments, attend social outings and essential services. The organisation also supports seniors to live safely and independently at home, and offers disability programs that foster inclusion and connection. St George Community is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.
St George Community Brochure | NDIS Services Brochure | Website
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Penshurst have reduced wait times for patients being discharged by the health system and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, and Exercise Physiologist all have immediate capacity. Services include functional assessments, assistive technology assessments, swallowing and mealtime assessments, VitalStim, casting / splinting, goal directed training and body weight supported treadmill training.
Client Services Request Form | Contact: Sean Thompson, 9586 1077
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Project Youth Youth Mental Health First Aid Course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (12-18 years old) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Participants must be over the age of 18.
– Tuesday & Wednesday, 4-5 March, Menai
– Monday & Tuesday, 14-15 April, Miranda
– Thursday & Friday, 12-13 June, Menai
Course Flyer | Youth Mental Health First Aid Info Flyer | Registration: peerworker@projectyouth.org.au
A series of videos to help parents better relate to their toddlers, by Karitane.
1. Connecting with your Toddler through Play
2. Supporting your Toddler’s Feelings
3. Supporting your Toddler to Explore Safely and Happily
4. Caring for Yourself as a Parent
This post expires on Thursday 8 May 2025
Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) are offering free vaccinations for Aboriginal Elders, Aunties, Uncles, and adults, including pregnant women. Available vaccines: shingles, COVID, pneumococcal (pneumonia), vaccines for pregnant women to protect both mother and baby, and influenza (flu jab – available from April). Walk-ins welcome. No Medicare card required.
Mondays, 3 March, 7 April & 5 May, 10am-2pm
Kurranulla Aboriginal Community Centre, 15 Jannali Ave, Jannali
Flyer | Contact: Aboriginal Health Team, 9382 8333 (select option 7)
New Department of Health & Aged Care publication with free training opportunities for aged care workers, listed by topic, with description of training and links to further information.
PDF version | Word version
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– Fundamentals of Complaint Handling: This course provides you with the skills and confidence to effectively handle customer complaints and successfully engage with complainants.
– Managing Unreasonable Conduct by a Complainant: This course teaches you how to identify and manage unreasonable conduct by a complainant and deliver effective prevention and resolution policies and strategies.
Various dates and times, February-June, Online