For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
“I Can Decide” is an illustrated introductory video about supported decision making. It explains what supported decision making is and why it is important for people with intellectual disability, families and supporters. Available in English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic.
I Can Decide video
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Carers NSW and The Buttery resource includes tools and practical information to help AOD services to consistently recognise, respond to and support families, carers and kin affected by AOD use without extending scope, creating new compliance burdens, or requiring staff to deliver specialist family interventions.
Download resource
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Developed by Monash University and supported by Raising Children Network, PiP Kids is an evidence-based online program that helps parents of children 5-11 years build skills and confidence to support their child’s mental health and reduce their risk of anxiety and/or depression.
PiP Kids
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
This edition of eSafety Commissioner’s Tech Trends Converge explores how covert recording enabled by smart glasses has the potential to amplify harmful content and conduct online, including image-based abuse, adult cyber abuse, cyberbullying of children, and exposure to violent material.
Smart Glasses & Online Safety
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Economic Justice Australia has launched ASSIST, a helpline connecting frontline workers with specialist social security advisers from community legal centres. The service provides information, guidance, and secondary consultation on complex Centrelink matters to strengthen support for people experiencing financial hardship.
ASSIST Helpline: 1800 379 604 | Flyer | Website
This post expires on Tuesday 22 December 2026
Family and Community Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) webinar exploring findings from a survey investigating NSW community attitudes towards data sharing and privacy protection. The session examines benefits, risks, and key trust drivers, and discusses how findings inform the Human Services Dataset.
Thursday, 22 October, 11am-12pm, via MS Teams
Registration
HSC Relief initiative supporting Year 12 students, to step away from study pressures, connect with peers, and recharge through engaging group activities. Attendees will access practical resources and discuss mental health in a safe environment to prioritise their wellbeing.
Wednesdays, 7 October to 28 October, 3pm
Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville
Registration
Sessions on Wednesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville:
– Get to Know your Smartphone: 7 October | Registration
– Browse the Internet Safely: 14 October | Registration
– Stay Safe Online & Avoid Scams: 21 October | Registration
– Shop & Bank Online Securely: 28 October | Registration
Presented by Services Australia, this information session will teach attendees about the new changes to the aged care system in Australia and will include information about means test assessments, accommodation payments, financial hardship assistance, and online services.
Wednesday, 21 October, 10.30am-12pm
Oatley Public Library, 26 Letitia St, Oatley
Registration
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Carers Program in collaboration with Carer Gateway and Carers NSW is hosting carer information talks to support the community with understanding and accessing carer support services.
– Rockdale: Monday, 12 October, 10am-11.30am, Rockdale Library, 446 Princes Hwy | Flyer | Registration
– Eastgardens: Tuesday, 13 October, 12.30pm-2pm, Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd | Flyer | Registration