This edition of Fairfield Community Sector News features a Council grant writing workshop, extreme heat preparedness training for the disability sector, senior diabetes education, and early childhood Food Explorers webinars.
Webinar: Food Explorers – Sparking Curiosity & the Exploration of Food
Munch & Move South Western Sydney webinar for early childhood educators. Participants will hear about the latest research on how children learn about food;
- How to support children through fun, play-based food learning experiences.
- Practical ideas like gardening, science, games, books, arts, songs and more.
- Resources and further support.
Wednesday, 18 November, 6.30pm-7.30pm | Registration or Friday, 20 November, 11am-12pm | Registration, via MS Teams
Contact: swslhd-munchandmove@health.nsw.gov.au
Community
Grant Writing Workshop
This Fairfield City Council workshop is ideal for any NGO, not-for-profit, Aboriginal, multicultural, arts, sports and community organisations interested in finding out more about current grants funding and how to prepare for future grants funding – what funding exists and how to use it to support an organisation.
This workshop is for organisations located within Fairfield City or those who offer services to Fairfield residents.
Wednesday, 25 November, 5pm-8pm
Fairfield City Council, 86 Avoca Rd, Wakeley
Registration
Contact: The Grants Team, grants@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or 9725 0222
Community Noticeboard
– The Canleys Alive After Dark: Live music, roving performers, and food experiences | Saturday, 28 November, Canley Vale & Saturday, 5 December, Canley Heights | Flyer | Program
– Fairfield City Council & Rotary Club of Fairfield City Carols at the Showground: Entertainment, carnival rides, food, train rides, photos with Santa, roving performers, and fireworks | Saturday, 12 December, 4pm-9.45pm, Prairiewood | Flyer | Contact: Royhilton@gmail.com
– Submissions Open – The WestWords Accelerator: Supports Greater Western Sydney writers at a critical development stage, offering tailored mentorship and guidance to shape completed fiction or narrative non-fiction manuscripts for publication. Closes Monday, 7 December | Information & entry form
Ageing
Fairfield City Council Seniors Health Education Session – Diabetes
Participants will learn about diabetes and risk factors; diabetes prevention and management; healthy eating and active living; and local supports.
Monday, 7 December, 11am-12.30pm
Fairfield City Council, 86 Avoca Rd, Wakeley
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Workshop: From Visas to Business – Your Pathways to Success in Australia
Fairfield City Council – Fairfield City HQ community information workshop with Selva Daniel Lawyers, designed to help individuals, families and business owners build a successful future in Australia.
Participants will gain practical insights from expert speakers across immigration, business, accounting and compensation law.
Wednesday, 18 November, 12pm-2pm
Fairfield City HQ, 17 Kenyon St, Fairfield
CALD Noticeboard
– NSW SLASA SLASATON 2026 Fundraising Event: Raising funds to continue to make a meaningful difference in the community. Featuring live performances and food | Sunday, 15 November, 12pm-5pm, Bonnyrigg | Flyer | Contact: 0414 825 085
– Sweatshop Literacy Movement & Partners Book Launch – Veins Open, Hands Closed: Launch of a collection of stories and poems by Australian writers from the Latinx diaspora | Friday, 18 December, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Fairfield | Flyer | Tickets
Disability
Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop
Facilitated by Australian Red Cross and hosted by the South West Sydney Disability Forum Executives, this workshop is for people with disability, carers, disability advocates, support workers and organisations across the disability sector in South West Sydney.
Participants will learn practical ways to prepare, recognise the signs of heat-related illness, stay cool, create a household heat plan and put together a Cool Kit.
Wednesday, 9 December, 10am-11.30am
Fairfield City Council Administration Centre, 86 Avoca Rd, Wakeley
Flyer
Registration: online, 9725 0222 or scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
Fair Foundations LifeAbility Hub November Activities
Including op shopping, outings, music, aqua golf, cooking, and more.
Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-2.30pm
82 Tangerine St, Fairfield East
Calendar
Contact: 9727 4333 or hello@fairfoundations.org.au
Families & Children
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Munch & Move Newsletter November 2026
Food Explorers webinars; info on spending less time on screens; starting school tips; and more.
Munch & Move Newsletter November 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Expression of Interest (EOI) – South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) Mental Health Advisory Committee
Seeking health professionals, community representatives and people with lived experience to join and help improve mental health outcomes across the region.
EOI closes Monday, 30 November, 5pm
Young People
Fair Foundations Youth Drop-In Service November Calendar
For young people 12-24 years. Access to sports, activities, tailored support, as well as a space to socialise and have fun.
Monday to Thursday, 3pm-6pm
Fairfield Youth & Community Centre, 55 Vine Street, Fairfield
Calendar
Contact: 9727 4333 or hello@fairfoundations.org.au
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