Stallholder & Activities Expression of Interest (EOI): Children’s Week 2026:
Fairfield Family Events Working Group has released an EOI for organisations interested in participating in this year’s Children’s Week event, by having an activity for children and/or information for families.
Tuesday, 29 September, 1pm-5pm
Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood
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EOI form
Contact: youthadmin@corecs.org.au
Community
Karitane Fairfield Community Hubs Term 3 Activities
Open to all members of the community. Activities include education courses, fitness, kindergarten transition, playgroups, school readiness program, English conversation & classes, parent craft, agriculture club, and more.
Monday to Thursday, during school terms
Locations at public schools in Fairfield West, Prairievale, and Smithfield
Brochure (includes contact details for each location)
Fairfield City Council Local Government Week (3-9 August) 2026 Activities
Including mobile offices to meet with Council representatives, and social media competitions for residents.
Information on getting involved
Ageing
Census Fill-in Form Session for Seniors & Carers
Session hosted by Fairfield City Council, where staff from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will lead a guided group session for seniors and carers, providing general information about the Census and supporting participants to complete their Census forms. Census forms will be available at the session.
Wednesday, 5 August, 10am-11.30am
Whitlam Library, 165 Railway Pde, Cabramatta
Registration: online or 9725 0222
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Pathways to Employment Expo 2026
Fairfield Emerging Communities Action Partnership (FECAP) expo supporting jobseekers from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Fairfield LGA on their journey to employment.
Jobseekers will have the opportunity to meet with employers, get career advice, get one-on-one resume support, get information on education and training pathways and advice on starting a business.
Tuesday, 11 August, 9am-2pm
Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood
Flyer
Attendee registration
Contact: Simon Sogora, 0411 734 939
Arab Council Australia (ACA) Report Launch: Building Safety & Equality Together
Launch of a report documenting ACA’s work across the domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) continuum. The report reflects on the critical role of community-led, culturally relevant responses in creating meaningful, long-term change. A webpage and podcast will also be launched.
Wednesday, 12 August, 10am-12pm
ACA Community Room, Level 2, 44-46 Mandarin St, Fairfield East
Registration
Disability
Anowah is Seeking Volunteers
Anowah is looking for friendly locals who would like to lend a hand and make a real difference, helping with gardening, light maintenance, and/or support during community outings.
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Contact: Angela, angelaw@anowah.org.au or 0499 212 397
Families & Children
School Readiness Program
Karitane Linking Families – Little Learners for Big School is for parents and children starting kindergarten in 2027, to learn and develop the skills they will need to use in big school.
Thursdays, during Terms 3 & 4, commencing 30 July, 10am-11.30am
Karitane Child & Family Hub, 138-150 The Horsley Dr, Carramar
Flyer
Registration
Contact: 9754 2655 or krtne-linkingfamilies@health.nsw.gov.au
Speech & Occupational Therapy (OT) Playgroup
Karitane Village Connect playgroup with a Speech Therapist and an Occupational Therapist, for parents with children 0 to 5 years, to play while talking tips and tricks about how children learn, play, move, speak, and act.
Commences Monday, 10 August, for six weeks
– Children 0 to 18 months: 9.30am-10.30am | Expression of Interest form
– Children 18 months to 5 years: 11am-12pm | Expression of Interest form
Karitane Carramar Hub, 138-150 The Horsley Dr, Carramar
Contact: Village Connect, 0409 974 577 or KRTNE-VillageConnect@health.nsw.gov.au
Webinar for South Western Sydney Educators: Active Play for Children 0-2 Years
Munch & Move South Western Sydney webinar with topics including: why active play matters and the guidelines for children 0-2 years; fun play ideas for children 0-4 months, 4-8 months, 8-12 months and 1-2 years; how to overcome barriers to active play; tools and support.
Via MS Teams – choose from three dates:
– Monday, 10 August, 6.30pm-7.30pm | Registration
– Wednesday, 12 August, 6.30pm-7.30pm | Registration
– Friday, 14 August, 10am-11am | Registration
Women
BreastScreen Mobile Van in Fairfield
Screening program offering mammograms every two years for women 50-74 years, with women 40-49 years and 75 years and over also eligible. No doctor referral required.
Monday to Friday & selected Saturdays, 3 August to 20 November, 8am-4.30pm
Fairfield Forum, near ALDI loading dock, off Station St, Fairfield
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Bookings: online or 13 20 50
Plus sector resources & online training: