The Brahma Kumaris Australia sessions for people 18 years and over interested in meditating. Beginners welcome. Guide for conversation is a book by author Mike George, “Beyond Belief”. A short extract is read each week to stimulate the conversation and reflections on different topics.
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library, Cnr Queens Rd & Dora St, Hurstville
Registration | Contact: penshurst@au.brahmakumaris.org or 0434 609 508
Positive Partnerships Online Autism Workshops for Educators Teaching & Supporting Young People
Workshops via Zoom.
– The Diversity of Autism: Builds upon understanding of autism and the diversity of the spectrum | Monday, 24 August, 3.30pm-5pm
– Sensory Processing: Neurodiversity-affirming strategies that can assist people to cope with sensory input and meet their sensory needs | Monday, 31 August, 3.30pm-5pm
Gidget Foundation Online Village Group Programs for Expectant & New Parents
The group programs provide a safe and confidential space for expectant and new parents to work through common issues. All groups are facilitated by perinatal mental health specialists. No GP referral or mental health treatment plan is required.
– Expecting & Connecting: Thursdays, 20 August to 17 September, 10am-12pm
– Partners + Not Just Parents (Couples): Mondays, 7 September to 14 October, 5.30pm-7pm
– Motherhood & Belonging: Thursdays, 15 October to 30 November, 10am-12pm
– Parenting in Partnership (Dads): Mondays, 2 November to 7 December, 5pm-7pm
Groups information & registration
Bullying No Way Week 2026 (17-21 August) Resources
An initiative for bullying prevention in schools. Registration grants access to curriculum-aligned classroom materials to help students explore this year’s theme, “Small Acts, Big Impact”, daily messages and activities to promote kindness and inclusion, and bullying prevention resources to share with families and the broader school community.
Bullying No Way Week website
Raising Children Network Resources for Parents/Carers of Children & Young People 5-18 years:
– Bullying: how to work with the school and support your child (suitable for 5-11 years)
– Teenage bullying: how to help (suitable for 12-16 years)
– How to help your autistic child with bullying (suitable for 5-18 years)
Relationship Indicators Special Report: Implications for Elder Abuse Action & Awareness
This report analyses findings from Relationships Australia’s Relationship Indicators research study to describe the relationship experiences of older adults in Australia, and shed light on risk and protective factors associated with elder abuse and neglect.
Report | Website
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Embrace Multicultural Mental Health New Translated Resources
Mental Health Australia – Embrace Multicultural Mental Health has released three new translated fact sheets on Anxiety, Depression and Getting Professional Mental Health Help, available in 18 languages. Developed to support people from multicultural backgrounds to better understand mental health and access appropriate support.
Download fact sheets
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Sutherland Shire Council Aboriginal Bushfood Walk
Council’s Natural Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery, will guide a walk through the Joseph Banks Native Garden. Participants will learn about the world of Australian native bushfoods, the cultural heritage of the land, and the language that connects people to Country.
Tuesday, 8 September, 10am-11.30am
Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve, 149 Garnet Rd (enter off Manooka Pl), Kareela
Registration: from 28 August, online
Multicultural NSW 2027 Stronger Together Project Grants
Grants of $20,000 to $50,000 to support grassroots multicultural projects that meet community needs, work in partnership with others, and show clear and measurable results.
An online information session will be held Tuesday, 25 August, 10am
Closes Monday, 14 September, 4pm
NSW Government Community Safety Investment Fund – Stream 1 – Round 2 – 2026-27
Grants of $10,000 to $40,000 for community organisations to design and deliver locally focused, community led solutions to prevent or respond to youth offending, strengthen families and improve community safety.
Online information sessions will be held Wednesday, 19 August, 2pm & Friday, 21 August, 10.30am, via MS Teams
Closes Friday, 11 September, 4pm
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS)
The scholarship provides access to financial, cultural, mentoring, and other supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying in health, including access to up to $15,000 per annum (full-time) for the normal duration of the course. Opens Tuesday, 1 September; closes Saturday, 31 October.
Information & application