UPCOMING EVENTS
Workshop: Victims Services Training for Community Workers
When: 25 & 27 August, 9.30am-4.30pm
Where: Rooty Hill & Parramatta
How much: $28.69 (incl GST & booking fee); Community Legal Centres NSW members receive 100% discount code
Community Legal Centres NSW, in partnership with Western Sydney Community Legal Centre, is offering two training workshops in Western Sydney to social workers, health workers and support workers so that they may be able to support their clients who may be eligible for compensation under the Victims Services NSW Scheme. Participants will learn about the Scheme and its processes, and how to complete Victims Services application forms accurately including providing supporting evidence. The content in this workshop has been developed through the guidance of experts from community legal centres and women’s health services across NSW.
Online Workshop: Accidental Counsellor
When: 17 August, 9.00am-12.00pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
Lifeline Macarthur & Western Sydney is delivering an Accidental Counsellor workshop, to equip participants with the skills to recognise and respond to crisis situations. Due to the popularity of these sessions, those interested will need to register quickly, and ensure they are available to attend. Another session is scheduled for 28 August 12.00pm-3.00pm, for which tickets will open on 7 August.
PalliLEARN – Build Your Awareness & Skills Around Palliative Care
When: Various
Where: Online via Zoom
How much: No cost if living in NSW
Palliative Care NSW is hosting a series of courses intended to increase the knowledge and understanding of palliative care. Topics covered across these courses include advance care planning (ACP), carers’ roles in supporting their loved ones, talking to children about grief and loss, fostering compassionate communities, and self-care. These courses are suited to anyone in the community wishing to support loved ones, including volunteers needing a foundational understanding of palliative care.
Online Workshop: Build your Grant Writing Skills
When: 5 August, 3.00pm-4.00pm; 13 August, 10.00am-11.00am
Where: Online
How much: Free
City of Parramatta Council is hosting two online grant writing workshops to improve participants’ skills in the area of grant writing. Participants will learn about key considerations before beginning a grant application, understand each grant requirement, identify funder priorities, develop an effective budget proposal, and identify common mistakes in grant writing.
Grant Writing Workshop & City of Parramatta Council Grants Information Session for First Nations Communities
When: 11 August, 5.30pm-7.00pm
Where: 5 Parramatta Square – PHIVE
How much: Free
City of Parramatta Council is delivering an in-person grant workshop designed specifically for First Nations community members, groups and organisations. This workshop will help participants learn how to develop stronger grant applications and better understand Council grant opportunities.
Helping Older People who Hoard
When: 5 August, 11.00am-1.00pm
Where: Online
How much: $50-$478
This webinar by Ageing Australia will improve participants’ understanding of hoarding, and how to support older people living in challenging domestic environments. Topics will include how to differentiate hoarding disorder from other conditions, what may trigger some people to hoard, and strategies to reduce risk and improve positive outcomes. This webinar is suited to Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) staff, including aged care workers, team leaders, case managers, coordinators, support workers, social workers, and health practitioners.
NCOSS SCHADS Award Briefing
When: 4 August, 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) is delivering an online briefing to update participants on the changes to the Social, Community, Health and Disability (SCHADS) Award, due to take effect from 1 October 2027. This online event will include an overview of the new Award classification structure, key factors and priorities to consider, and an update from the Australian Services Union (ASU).
Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum
When: 19 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
Where: Level 19, 60 Station St E, Parramatta
How much: Free
Western Sydney Community Forum invites staff working in the aged, disability and community care space across Western Sydney to attend the Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum. Attendees will have access to relevant information and networking opportunities, as well as presentations from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and SydWest Multicultural Services.
South West Sydney Disability Forum 2026
When: 26 August, 9.30am-1.00pm
Where: Lurnea Community Hub, Phillips Park, Hill Road, Lurnea
Liverpool City Council, Fairfield City Council and City of Canterbury Bankstown have partnered to deliver the South West Sydney Disability Forum. This event will allow disability service providers, advocates, and community stakeholders to come together to discuss the future of disability supports across the Liverpool, Fairfield and Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Areas (LGAs). Attendees will hear about the latest NDIS reforms, as well as discuss local SWS priorities, challenges, solutions, and innovations in a facilitated session by Western Sydney Community Forum. Registrations for this event are essential.
Webinar: Higher Everyday Living Fees: Ensuring transparency, choice and dignity for older people
When: 11 August, 1.00pm-2.00pm AEST
Where: Online
How much: Free
This webinar, hosted by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, will equip providers with the knowledge on how to comply with their legal obligations regarding the Higher Everyday Living Fees (HELF). Discussions will include provider obligations when charging HELF in their residential aged care services, risks related to incorrect use of HELF, and more. The webinar will be recorded and available on their YouTube channel following the event. For any issues with registering for this event, contact [email protected].
