Youth Week 2018 events – Shoalhaven City Council
5-25-years
Check out some of the free and low-cost events happening in the Shoalhaven City Council area for Youth Week: Friday 13 April 2018 to Sunday 22 April 2018. For more information please see the attached flyer or visit the Shoalhaven City Council website.
read moreFREE COPMI Smiles Program 2018 – Penrith
8-12-years
This program is for young carers caring for a parent or sibling experiencing a mental health problem. It is a supportive and safe environment for children to learn and talk about mental illness while participating in fun games and making new friends.
Who: Young carers aged 8-12 years
When: Monday 16 April 2018 to Wednesday 18 April 2018, 9.30am-3.00pm
Where: Penrith (more details upon request)
For more information and to register, please see the attached flyer or call Adele on (02) 4725 9800. Registrations close Monday 9 April 2018.
read moreFREE ‘Family & Friends’ webinars for carers of people with dementia
5-25-years
Dementia Australia are running a free webinar series for family, friends and carers of people with dementia. Check out the dates below or see the webinar flyer for more information!
‘Behaviours’: Wednesday 21 March 2018, 12pm to 1pm
‘Family and Friends’: Monday 16 April 2018, 6pm-7pm
‘Transitions into Care’: Tuesday 22 May 2018, 3pm-4pm
‘Behaviours’: Thursday 21 June 2018, 11am-12pm
Sibling Support Group – Faulconbridge
10-16-years
Creating Links, Siblings Australia and the Blue Mountains City Council have come together to provide a support group for primary school-aged siblings of children with disability or chronic illness.
Who: Young carers aged 10-16
When: Commences Tuesday 20 February 2018 for 6 weeks, 4.00pm-5.30pm
Where: Creating Links Faulconbridge, 3/575 Great Western Highway, Faulconbridge NSW 2776
Cost: $30 for 6 week program
Check out the flyer for this program or call Charley on 0422 633 206 for more information.
read moreFREE Family and Carer Mental Health courses – Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains locations
for-everyone
Parramatta Mission are hosting some incredible courses for carers in the coming months, both in Western Sydney and in the Nepean region. Check out their Education and Training calendar for dates. For more information, please call (02) 8880 8160 or email fcmhinfo@parramattamission.org.au.
Registrations essential!
read moreDiverseAbility – NDIS Inclusion Conference 2018 – Parramatta
16-25-years
For the first time in NSW, this is an opportunity to raise and discuss particular issues and challenges facing people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, particularly in relation to their access and experience with the NDIS.
This conference is free for people with disability and their carers to attend. Registrations close Thursday 12 April 2018.
Where: Novotel Sydney Parramatta, 350 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
For more information and to register, please visit www.diverseability2018.com.au.
read moreFREE Breakfast program – Erskine Park
for-everyone
Community Junction are running a free drop in session once a week for young people during school terms. Come have a free feed and connect with other young people in your community!
Who: Young people of all ages
When: From Thursday 15 February 2018, 7.15am-8.15am
Where: Erskine Park Community Centre, 57 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park
For more information, please contact Naomi or Monique on 9834 2708 or email naomi@communityjunction.org.au
read moreCamp Breakaway Young Carers and Siblings Camps – San Remo
5-18-years
These camps are great respite for young carers and siblings of children with disabilities, rare disorders or high medical needs. They focus on providing fun and exciting experiences for children, building confidence and independence away from home and meeting, forming friendships with others and participating as a group in this positive and fun environment.
Who: Young carers aged 5 to 18 years (school aged)
When: These camps are held twice yearly, from 16-19 January 2018 and 17-20 July 2018
Where: Camp Breakaway, 80 Highview Ave, San Remo NSW 2262
For more information, please check out the fact sheet or visit the Camp Breakaway website.
read moreYouth Outreach events – Camden LGA
for-families
The Camden Council have partnered with a number of different organisations to bring you a heap of cool activities from September 2017 to April 2018. These include fitness and wellbeing classes, skateboarding clinics, music showcases, movie nights and free pool entry! Check out the attached flyer for more information, don’t miss out!
read moreTalking Tweens Junior Book Club – Dural
8-12-years
Get together with your peers at Dural Library and chat about your favourite books!
Who: 8-12 years old
Where: Dural Library, Pellitt Lane, Dural NSW 2158
When: Every second Tuesday, check out the link below for upcoming dates
For more info: Click here
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