Activities include Service NSW & Services Australia drop-in; Mums & Bubs Playgroup; Women’s Circle; Sewing Group; Crafternoons; and Indonesian Women’s Group. Refer to Calendar of Activities below for days and times.
21A Dalley Ave, Pagewood
August 2026 Calendar of Activities | Contact: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
Online Training Sessions for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Providers
Canterbury City Community Centre – Skills Training and Resource Service (STARS) and partners training sessions via Zoom, for CHSP providers:
– Care Leavers & Forgotten Australians in Aged Care: Tuesday, 18 August, 10.30am-12pm | Flyer | Registration
– Responding to Carer Stress & Restrictive Practices in Home Care: Tuesday, 22 September, 2pm-3.30pm | Flyer | Registration
– Working with Supporters: Wednesday, 21 October, 2pm-2.45pm | Flyer | Registration
Contact: 9750 9344 or ibtisam.hammoud@4cs.org.au
Report: Surviving in a Cost-of-Living Crisis – Australia’s Fraying Care Infrastructures
Western Sydney University report addressing poverty and the resource strains on support organisations. It recommends fixing income support to eliminate reliance on emergency relief, addressing housing affordability and supply, and properly resourcing community organisations to help people flourish rather than just survive.
Download report
This post expires on Monday 26 October 2026
LGBT+ People & Dementia: Information & Resources
Dementia Australia has partnered with ACON to create a webpage with links, resources, information and support dedicated to members of the LGBT+ community impacted by dementia.
LGBT+ People & Dementia webpage
This post expires on Monday 26 October 2026
NSW Government Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant (EDAEG) Rounds 1 & 2
Grants to subsidise the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in NSW public service agencies, local government authorities and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Includes support for adult and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, part-time or full-time employment, new and existing staff.
Round 1 is open and closes Monday, 31 August. Round 2 opens Thursday, 1 October and closes Monday, 30 November
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax Help Program
From July to October each year, ATO accredited volunteers help eligible people earning $70,000 or less per year lodge their tax returns online, by phone, or in person at tax help centres.
Tax Help Program website (includes full eligibility criteria and how to make an appointment) | ATO Easier to Read Information website
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Applications Open: Services Australia July-December 2026 Student Start-up Loan (SSL)
The SSL is a voluntary and tax-free loan that helps with study supplies, travel costs, and living expenses. Students can borrow $1,349 up to twice a year if they are eligible and getting Youth Allowance, Austudy, or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
Information & application
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Positive Partnerships Online Autism Workshops for Parents, Full Time Carers & Grandparents
All workshops are on Mondays, 7pm-8pm, via Zoom, on the following dates:
– The Diversity of Autism: To learn to use a tool that may support an understanding of a young person, including their strengths and interests | 10 August | Registration
– Sensory Processing: Sharing strategies that can assist people to cope with sensory input and meet their sensory needs | 17 August | Registration
– Understanding Behaviour: To learn more about autism and ways to better understand behaviour | 24 August | Registration
Kids Helpline Bullying No Way Week (17-21 August) Online Sessions & Resources for Schools
Schools are invited to register for tailored anti-bullying sessions and resources for different age groups during Bullying No Way Week. Each lesson is created by Kids Helpline counsellors, curriculum-aligned, and designed to give students practical strategies to respond to bullying.
Registration | Kids Helpline Impact Report 2025
Bayside Film Club Screening
Bayside Library screening of “Hear Me Out”: a romantic comedy focussing on the misunderstandings that arise when a middle-aged man realises he’s going deaf but refuses to do anything. Attendees can bring their own movie snacks with tea and coffee provided.
Wednesday, 19 August, 10am-12pm
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Bookings | Contact: 9562 1821