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
Plant Bingo (Gymea)
Kai’Mia Community in partnership with Good Things Australia is hosting a fun and friendly session of Plant Bingo with morning tea included. Across 10 rounds, players have the chance to test their gardening knowledge and win a variety of plants plus bonus prizes in every round.
Tuesday, 20 October & Wednesday, 21 October, 10am-12pm
39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Bookings: Brenda Eggleton, 9524 9559 or beggleton@kaimia.org.au
Volunteer at St George Cancer Centre
Cancer Council NSW is seeking compassionate volunteers to join its Information Support Service at St George Cancer Centre. Based onsite one day per week, volunteers provide emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, including patients undergoing treatment and their carers. Full training and ongoing support provided.
St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre, 30 Gray St, Kogarah
Applications close Thursday, 10 September
Information & application
Living Costs Digital Tool
Brotherhood of St Laurence is helping Australians navigate rising living costs with its new interactive Living Costs tool, connecting people to practical financial information and support. The resource is designed to help households manage everyday financial pressures while improving access to trusted guidance and services.
Living Costs tool
Connection Café for People Living with Dementia & their Carers (Sutherland)
Sutherland Shire Council and Anglicare monthly event for people living with dementia and their carers, to increase social connections and share experiences in an informal, supportive setting.
First Monday of the month, 10.30am-12pm. Next date: 7 September
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Bookings
GROW Mental Wellbeing Support Groups (Miranda & Rockdale)
The GROW program is a peer-to-peer support group that allows participants to connect with others who understand, share experiences, and support one another – all while working on mental wellbeing using GROW’s peer led program.
– Miranda: Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm | Wattle Room, Miranda Community Centre, 95 Karimbla Rd, Miranda | Website
– Rockdale: Tuesdays, 12.30pm-2.30pm | Study Room 1, Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale | Website
GROW flyer | GROW website | Contact: 1800 558 268 or nsw@grow.org.au
This post expires on Monday 16 November 2026
Bayside Council Julie Fitzsimons Library & History Scholarship
Applications are open for this Scholarship, established by the Nicole & Julie Fitzsimons Foundation in partnership with Bayside Libraries. It will provide a $1,500 grant each year to support a young person from the Bayside community in pursuing their studies. Open to Year 12 or tertiary students studying library science, history, education, or literature.
Closes Tuesday, 15 September
Flyer | Scholarship information & application
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) LGBTIQIA+ Community Attitudes Webinar
Designed to support people from government agencies, not-for-profit organisations, and organisations in the community services and education sectors to gain an understanding of intersectionality, creating affirming and accessible spaces, best practices and practical strategies, and building an inclusive culture for LGBTIQIA+ people with disability.
Available dates:
– Wednesday, 26 August, 12pm-1pm
– Wednesday, 16 September, 6pm-7pm
– Tuesday, 22 October, 12pm-1pm
– Tuesday, 24 November, 6pm-7pm
Registration of interest form | Website: PWDA Community Attitudes Project