Hawkesbury Connect Interagency:
Meet and connect with other Hawkesbury community services workers and organisations; find out about new and existing services; and promote your own organisation and the services and activities that you provide to the community. Presentations:
- Dr Emma Power, Associate Professor of Human Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University – Presentation of Report: “Surviving in a Cost-of-Living Crisis: Australia’s Fraying Care Infrastructures”. The report shares the experiences of people at the sharp end of Australia’s deepening cost-of-living crisis and the support organisations trying to meet growing demand.
- Ms Esha Oberoi, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Leora Healthcare – Presentation on Industry Outlooks (aged care and disability) and Supports at Home.
Wednesday, 12 August, 2pm-3.30pm
Hawkesbury Leisure & Learning Centre, 114 March St, Richmond
Would you like to present to Hawkesbury Connect? Contact janine.madden@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. You can also share this contact information with other organisations who may wish to make contact to present.
Community
Expression of Interest (EOI) to Join Hawkesbury City Council Acess & Inclusion Committee
EOI for individuals and organisations passionate about creating a more inclusive, accessible and welcoming community to join Council’s new Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee.
The role of the Committee is to provide advice and guidance to Council on matters related to improving access, inclusion, and participation for all community members. It places a particular focus on people with disability and other diverse groups, including but not limited to members of the LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal, and multicultural communities.
EOI closes Friday, 31 July, 5pm
Launch of Report on Recognising Emergent Community-led Organisations as Peers in Disaster Resilience
Bushfire & Natural Hazards Research Centre, Institute for Culture & Society, Western Sydney University, and community leaders launch of “Because it is Necessary: Community Leaders’ Communique & Research Report”, on priorities for the NSW government to strengthen community-led disaster resilience.
Wednesday, 12 August, 2.30pm-5pm
Hawkesbury Helping Hands, Unit E, 28 Walker St, South Windsor
Registration
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
NAIDOC Youth Party
Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury event for young people 12-17 years with live music by Four 19, food and drinks. No alcohol, no drugs.
Friday, 14 August, 5pm-9pm
The Regent Theatre, 145 Windsor St, Richmond
Supported Playgroup
Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury for Aboriginal children 0-5 years and their parents/carers and all family members. Games, arts and crafts, music, sport activities, and more.
Mondays, during school terms, 10am-11.30am
2/20 West Market St, Richmond
Flyer
Contact: 4588 5144 or admin@merana.org.au
Carers
Wellways Nepean Blue Mountains Carer Gateway August to September Activities
Support for anyone caring for a family member or friend who has a disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, terminal illness, or is frail aged. Activities in the Hawkesbury include a Mixed Peer Support Group; plus activities in the Blue Mountains and Penrith LGAs. Online activities are also available.
Information & registration
Disability
Triple P Stepping Stones Program
Peppercorn Children & Families – Community Culture program specifically tailored for parents/caregivers of children 2-12 years with disabilities or additional needs. It can support participants in encouraging positive behaviour, coping with stress, and building strong relationships with their child.
Tuesdays, 11 August to 22 September, 10am-12pm
South Windsor Family Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Flyer
Registration: 1300 646 444 or families@communityculture.org.au
Families & Children
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching Program
Peppercorn Children & Families – Community Culture child development program to support parents/carers with children 2-12 years:
- Manage challenging behaviours in a calm way
- Encourage positive behaviour using emotion coaching strategies
- Understand stages of child development
Mondays, 31 August to 14 September, 10am-12pm
South Windsor Family Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Flyer
Registration: 1300 646 444 or families@communityculture.org.au
Richmond Community Services August Parenting Workshops
All workshops 9.30am-1pm:
– Parenting through Separation: Monday, 3 August | Registration
– Still Me (for Mothers): Monday, 17 August | Registration
– Looking Beyond Behaviour: Monday, 31 August | Registration
20 West Market St, Richmond
Contact: 4588 3502 or admin@rcsi.ngo.org.au
Peppercorn Children & Families – Community Culture Family Portrait Fundraiser
A photo session opportunity for families with a professional photographer, including one 10×13 inch family or kids portrait and a wallet photo.
Friday, 18 September & Saturday, 19 September
South Windsor Family Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Flyer
Bookings
Health & Wellbeing
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Workshops & Awareness Session
At the Suicide Prevention Workshops, participants will learn how to use safe, supportive language; how to ask about suicide; active listening strategies; safety planning and self‑care; risk and protective factors; and how to connect someone with support services.
- Supporting Young People: Wednesday, 2 September, 9.30am-3.30pm, Meeting Room 2, Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 106-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood | Registration
- Disability Support Work: Friday, 4 September, 9.30am-11.30am, Meeting Room 2, Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 106-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood | Registration
- General Half-day Online Workshop: Tuesday, 20 October, 11am-3.30pm | Registration or Tuesday, 1 December, 11am-3.30pm | Registration
The Awareness Session is an introductory session aimed at increasing participants’ understanding of the incidence of suicide in Australia, awareness of the signs that indicate a person may require support, and support resources available.
- Suicide Awareness Session: Friday, 4 September, 1pm-3pm, Meeting Room 2, Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 106-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood | Registration
Women
Women’s Coffee, Cake & Connection August & September
Richmond Community Services monthly cafe for women of all ages and backgrounds to connect over coffee and snacks.
– Community Art Session with Carer Gateway: Thursday, 20 August, 10am-12.30pm | Registration
– Move Well, Live Well: Thursday, 17 September, 10am-12pm | Registration
20 West Market St, Richmond
Contact: 4588 3502 or admin@rcsi.ngo.org.au
Plus sector resources & online training: