Mental Health First Aid Australia’s Mental Health Protect offers face-to-face and online Mental Health First Aid or LivingWorks training to support the veteran community. Open to: Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans and current serving personnel; families, friends, carers, employers, and colleagues of ex-serving and current ADF personnel; and health care professionals and community members supporting veterans and their families.
Mental Health Protect Courses & Resources
The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW
The economic cost of child poverty is almost $60 billion a year, according to research commissioned by NSW Council of Social Service. The report, “Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW”, found that 278,000 children live in poverty in NSW today.
Key findings | Full report
Human Rights e-Learning Courses
Australian Human Rights Commission’s self-paced e-Learning Courses include Introduction to Human Rights; Introduction to UN Human Rights Frameworks; Building a Workplace Culture of Accessibility & Inclusion; National Principles for Child Safe Organisations; and Upholding the Rights of Older Workers.
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Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint
Australia’s network of Councils of Social Service has welcomed the release of the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint and called for the Federal Government to implement its recommendations. Facilitated by the Federal Government, the Blueprint has been developed by the Not-for-Profit Sector as a 10-year reform roadmap for a stronger and more sustainable sector.
Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint | Joint Statement from the Blueprint Expert Reference Group | ACOSS Webinar on the Blueprint: Tuesday, 10 December, 1pm-2pm, Online
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3Bridges Youth Zone Penshurst January School Holiday Program
3Bridges’ Youth Zone Penshurst January School Holiday Program for ages 12-18 includes sports, ice cream bar, BBQ, cooking, trivia games, and more.
Tuesday to Friday, 14 January to 31 January (closed 29 January), various times
643A King Georges Rd, Penshurst
Contact: youth@3bridges.org.au or 1300 327 434
Australian Government 2024–25 Volunteer Grants Round
Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items, and/or purchase items or services to assist volunteers or volunteer-run activities that support the wellbeing and development of children under 18. Organisations need to contact their local Federal MP for details on how to submit an expression of interest. Organisations nominated by their MP will be invited to fill out an application form in February.
St George & Sutherland Community College Term 1 2025 Course & Career Guide (Hurstville & Jannali)
St George & Sutherland Community College’s Term 1 2025 Course & Career Guide includes courses in Training & Assessment; Aged Care, Disability, First Aid & Childhood Education; Community Services; and Business & Management. Also available are Disability Programs; English Programs; Tutoring; Leisure Programs; and Computer Classes. Programs for children, young people, and adults.
Various dates and times during Term 1, 2025
St George & Sutherland Community College, 127-129 Sutherland Rd, Jannali
Hurstville Centre, Level 6, 12-14 Ormonde Pde, Hurstville
Website | Contact: 9528 3344
St George & Sutherland Community College Term 1 2025 Disability Programs (Jannali)
St George & Sutherland Community College’s Term 1 2025 Course & Career Guide includes a range of programs designed to support adults with disabilities in building life skills, discovering creative passions, and connecting socially. Available for individuals with or without National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding.
Various dates and times during Term 1, 2025
St George & Sutherland Community College, 127-129 Sutherland Rd, Jannali
Contact: 8543 7428 or jmcleod@sgscc.edu.au
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Youth Summer Skills Training (Cronulla & Miranda)
Sutherland Shire Council is offering courses during the summer school holiday, to help young people gain practical skills and certifications towards their future career pursuits. Participants may only register for one course. More information and registration:
– Youth Mental Health First Aid Course: For ages 18+. Monday, 13 January & Tuesday, 14 January, 9am-4pm, Gunnamatta Pavilion, Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla
– Youth First Aid Course: For ages 14-25. Wednesday, 15 January, 9am-4pm, Gunnamatta Pavilion, Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla
– Youth White Card Course (to work in construction sites): For ages 14-25. Friday, 17 January, 9am-4pm, National White Card Courses Miranda, Shop 1, 589/591 Kingsway, Miranda
Sutherland Shire Early Education & Care Centres Vacancies
Vacancies for children aged 2-5 will open in early 2025 at some of Sutherland Shire Council’s 11 Early Education Centres. Applications are accepted after a child’s birth. Families can book tours of the centres.
Centres tour bookings: 9710 0466 | More information about the centres and application process