The event will feature talks, hands-on workshops, sustainability activities, market stalls, and entertainment. Designed to inspire positive environmental action, attendees will explore practical solutions for reducing waste, protecting biodiversity, and building climate resilience while connecting with leading advocates.
Saturday, 17 October, 10am-4pm
Cahill Park, 2 Princes Hwy, Wolli Creek
Flyer | Registration for workshops & activities
Save the Date: 2026 Bayside Community Walk Against Gender-Based Violence
Bayside Council community walk in acknowledgement of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The walk is approximately 1.5km and takes around 20 minutes. BBQ breakfast, formal proceedings, and community information stalls at Depena Reserve.
Friday, 4 December, 7.30am
Meet at Ramsgate Life Saving Club, 274 The Grand Parade, Ramsgate Beach to walk to Depena Reserve, Russell Ave, Dolls Point
Healthy & Active Families Program for the Chinese Community (Kogarah)
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) program for primary school aged children and their families from a Chinese background, with practical strategies to support healthy eating, physical activity, and emotional wellbeing, as well as activities for children. Delivered in English, with Mandarin-speaking staff available.
Wednesdays, 21 October to 25 November, 4pm-5.30pm
Kogarah School of Arts, Queens Ave & Bowns Rd, Kogarah
Flyer | Registration
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the campaign encourages people to ‘Be a friend. Tell a friend’ by talking to their loved ones about the importance of regular breast screening so that more women book an appointment when they are due.
Website (includes social media tiles, posters and displays for digital screens, as well as translated resources) | Breast screen bookings: 13 20 50
Belongside Families Online Workshops October-December
Belongside Families supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic or rare conditions, and medical needs. Workshop topics include Understanding Autistic Friendships; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families; From Childhood to Teens; All About Me: Supporting your Child; Partnering with your Child’s School; and Autistic Families.
Information & registration
National Suicide Prevention Strategy Community Toolkit
An accompanying resource to the Australian Government National Suicide Prevention Strategy, this toolkit helps communities hold conversations about suicide and take action to prevent it. Designed to strengthen wellbeing, connection, and hope, it includes an adaptable slide deck, a facilitator guide, videos, and templates.
National Suicide Prevention Strategy Community Toolkit | National Suicide Prevention Strategy
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More than 9 in 10 People on JobSeeker Struggling to Afford Food as Unemployment Climbs: New Report
New research from the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) shows people receiving income support payments are going without food and struggling to afford rent. The report’s recommendations include lifting payments to parity with the pension.
Report | Media Release
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Services Australia Child Support Resources for Community Groups
Resources to help community organisations share information about Child Support and support separated parents or non-parent carers. Materials include frequently asked questions, self-print posters, social media tiles, talking points, and guidance to communicate the retirement of the Express Plus Child Support mobile app.
Resources website
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Webinar: Carers & Centrelink
Welfare Rights Centre webinar for community workers, volunteers, social workers, and lawyers about Centrelink payments for people caring for others. It covers eligibility requirements, medical evidence, assessment tools, income tests for carer payments, support services, and rejected claims.
Tuesday, 20 October, 2pm-4pm
Registration
On-demand Online Course: Measuring Social Impact – Part 1
UTS Open self-paced course equips participants to measure social impact. They will learn to conduct evidence-based, methodologically-rigorous program evaluations, and develop a theory of change and a practical logic model linking planned activities to intended short- and long-term program outcomes.
This course can be followed by “Measuring Social Impact – Part 2” which will equip participants with the tools, processes and means to correctly measure social impact programs.
Measuring Social Impact – Part 1 Course
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026