FREE Campbelltown Pinknic – Campbelltown
for-families
On the first and third Friday of the month, the Macarthur Night Markets bring together a variety of street food vendors, boutique market stalls and live entertainment. Next Friday 18 October, Macarthur Night Markets is pinking up! Come along to the Campbelltown Pinknic and bring a gold coin donation for the McGrath Foundation.
When: Friday 18 October 2019, 6pm-10pm
Where: Mawson Park, 117 Queen Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Check out the event flyer for more information.
read moreFREE Dance Rites 2019 – Sydney
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Dance Rites is a public, outdoor celebration of First Nations culture held at the Sydney Opera House every year. It is Australia’s national Indigenous dance competition which aims to ensure important cultural knowledge is shared between generations and is free to attend.
Dance groups from across the country will come together and perform for a chance to win monetary prizes.
When: Saturday 23 November and Sunday 24 November 2019
Where: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
For more information, visit the Sydney Opera House website.
read moreCareFlight’s Magic and Movie Mania – Homebush
for-families
MAGIC MANIA, offered through CareFlight, is happening again this year with free tickets available for carers and the people they care for.
Who: Young carers and their families
Where: Quaycentre, Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
When: Saturday 14 December 2019
There are three (3) available show times commencing promptly at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm, although we ask those needing assistance to arrive at least 30 minutes prior.
For tickets to these shows, please fill in the attached booking form and email to careflightsmagicandmoviemania@magicmania.com.au or fax through to 02 9690 1280. Ticket applications close Wednesday 11 December 2019. If you need any further information, please call Jenny Goodman during business hours on 02 9699 3925.
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National Carers Week 2019 – Calendar of events
for-families
National Carers Week, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating carers in Australia, will run from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2019.
As part of our annual celebration of National Carers Week, Carers Day Out this year will be held on Tuesday 15 October 2019 at the Redfern Community Centre.
Carers NSW welcomes family and friend carers far and wide to join us for a day filled with relaxation, wellness activities, information sessions, a BBQ lunch and live entertainment. This event free to attend, and is proudly supported by the City of Sydney and the Rapid Relief Team.
Where: Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016
When: Tuesday 15 October 2019, 10am-2pm
RSVP: Register your attendance online by clicking here or by emailing commsteam@carersnsw.org.au
To find out what other events are happening near you, view the 2019 Carers Week Events Calendar.
read more‘Sharing the Caring Journey’ Mental Health Month Event – Woolloomooloo
young-carers
Mental Health Carers NSW, with thanks to WayAhead, is holding a wonderful event for Mental Health Month that showcases five mental health carers who will be sharing their own experiences of caring and who you will get the opportunity to talk to and ask questions.
When: Thursday 31 October 2019, 10am to 2pm
Where: Mental Health Carers NSW, Level 5, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
Registrations are essential, visit TryBooking. For more information, see the attached flyer.
read moreheadspace Day 2019 – Dubbo
for-families
Check out this awesome event hosted by headspace Dubbo in honour of headspace Day and Mental Health Month.
When: Wednesday 9 October 2019 from 10am
Where: 23 Church Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
BBQ provided, gold coin donations appreciated. For more information, see the attached event flyer.
read moreFREE Two-Day Siblings Program – Belmore
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Koorana Child & Family Services is holding a free 2-day program for siblings of children with disability during the next school holidays.
Who: Young carers aged 7 to 12 years
When: Wednesday 9 October 2019, 10am-3pm and Thursday 10 October 2019, 9am-4pm
Registrations essential. Call (02) 8321 9600 or email enquiries@koorana.org.au to register. For more information, please see the attached event flyer.
read moreCareFlight’s Magic Mania 2019 – Sydney Olympic Park
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This year’s Magic Mania, run by CareFlight, will be held on Saturday 14 December 2019. This fun, family-friendly magic show is not to be missed!
Pencil the date in your diary and keep an eye out for announcements from us when tickets become available for registration.
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2019 Tree Planting Calendar – Liverpool City Council
for-families
Check out the attached event flyer for upcoming dates and locations for tree planting, organised by the Liverpool City Council. Council provides all tools and plants required with a BBQ held at the end of each planting activity.
read moreAboriginal Men’s Group – Sydney
youth
All are welcome to this new Aboriginal men’s group that has just started up in Sydney.
When: Every Monday, 10am to 2pm
Where: The Settlement, 17 Edward Street, Darlington NSW 2008
Click here to view the promotional flyer. For more information, contact Warren on 0437 678 528.
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