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Delta 88 Recording Studio Open Day - 27 Feb 2021, Parramatta Information + Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.) Delta 88 Recording Studio Open Day 27 February 2021, 12.00pm-5.00pm 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta Read More | Parramatta Free Resume & Cover Letter Help, Online 24/7 Submit your resume or cover letter, and in less than 24 hours a writing specialist from Studiosity will reply with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. You'll receive specific feedback on your spelling/grammar, structure, choice of language, clarity of presentation, and more. Free for Parramatta Library members. Read More | Reminder: City of Parramatta Local Centres Review Community Voice Survey 2020/2021 As part of its biennial Centres Review, City of Parramatta Council is undertaking a study on the value of 50 local and neighbourhood centres situated within the Local Government Area (LGA). Council values ongoing feedback from the community, and invites you to share your views through a survey. Read More | Last Week Left to Apply! Illuminate Parramatta Night Time Economy Activation Grants Sydney's Central River City has taken the next step towards becoming a thriving 24-hour destination with City of Parramatta Council launching a grant program to increase its night-time offerings and help lead the City’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The Night Time Economy Activation Grants Read More | Last Week Left to Apply! City of Parramatta Council 2021 Community Grants City of Parramatta Council is helping local not-for-profits, community groups, social enterprises, creative organisations and sports clubs bounce back from the challenges presented by COVID-19 and improve their services with its 2021 Community Grants program. The annual grants program Read More | THE LEADER'S WAY Leader Development Program - Commences 12 Mar 2021, Online & Sydney Olympic Park THE LEADER'S WAY, a development program for frontline social and community sector leaders, incorporates 6 days of Workshops, 10 hours of Individualised Leadership Coaching, and fortnightly online Discovery Groups, that enhance learning and application of knowledge and skills. Read More | COVID-19 Rental Housing & Homelessness Impacts: An Initial Analysis A new report shows the gains made on reducing homelessness during the pandemic last year are slipping away. It shows less than a third of those assisted with temporary hotel accommodation during the crisis were later transitioned into longer-term affordable housing, mainly due to a shortage of social housing Read More | |
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander |
Youth Health Forum - Following the Sun: Shining the Light on Aboriginal Mental Health - 3 Mar 2021, Online NSW Health Youth Health Forum - Following the Sun: Shining the Light on Aboriginal Mental Health 3 March 2021, 9.00am-12.30pm Online Read More |
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CALD / Refugees |
Lifeline Domestic & Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) Multicultural Workshop - 7-8 Apr 2021, Parramatta Lifeline Domestic & Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) Multicultural Workshop 7-8 April 2021, 9.00am-5.00pm Mantra Parramatta, Cnr Parke St & Valentine Ave, Parramatta Read More |
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Disability |
Employment, Life Skills & Leisure Expo Website Extended to Mid-April 2021 The 2020/21 Employment, Life Skills & Leisure Expo website - post school employment, education and community support options for school leavers with disability - has been extended to mid-April 2021, to search over 116 exhibitors providing supports to help students develop skills to transition or prepare for transitioning Read More |
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Families & Children |
Lifeline Domestic & Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) Awareness Session - Feb-Mar 2021, Parramatta Lifeline Domestic & Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) Awareness Session 26 February or 5 March 2021, 9.00am-11.00am Mantra Parramatta, Cnr Parke St & Valentine Ave, Parramatta Read More | Parramatta Homework Help Online Do your children need help with their homework? Parramatta Library members have free access to online homework help with a qualified subject specialist from Studiosity. Get help from an expert in writing, English, referencing, study skills, business, maths, biology, chemistry, physics, and more. Read More | How to Break Down Barriers to Collaboration & Create Meaningful Partnerships - 10 Mar 2021, Online Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) How to Break Down Barriers to Collaboration & Create Meaningful Partnerships 10 March 2021, 1.00pm-2.00pm Online Read More | Sydney Children's Hospital Network Looking for Consumer Members The Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN) are currently recruiting new consumer members to the Families and Consumer Council (FACC), Youth Council and to SCHN Families Online. They are looking to engage with a diverse range of families and community members Read More | |
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LGBTIQ |
LGBTQIA+ Writers' Group - Commences 17 Feb 2021, Parramatta WestWords LGBTQIA+ Writers' Group Every second Wednesday, commencing 17 February 2021, 6.30pm Parramatta Library, 1/3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta Read More |
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Women |
Reminder: Celebrating International Women's Day - 6 Mar 2021, Wentworthville City of Parramatta - Community Capacity Building Celebrating International Women's Day 6 March 2021, 2.00pm-4.00pm Redgum Function Centre, Cnr Lane & Veron Sts (off Dunmore St), Wentworthville Read More |
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GWS Regional News |
WestWords Academy 2021 Applications Open WestWords Academy is a year-long training program for up to emerging writers and multi-disciplinary artists to become a WestWords Academian. The program will provide early career development for the select group of artists, supporting and mentoring them to hone their craft, develop projects, Read More | Greater Western Sydney LGBTQ+ Community Leadership Support Network Register your interest to join ACON's new Support Network for LGBTQ+ community leaders in Greater Western Sydney. The Network is for LGBTQ+ community members involved with organising LGBTQ+ community activities, groups or events in Greater Western Sydney. Meet like-minded people Read More | Western Sydney Rainbow Connection Interagency Meeting - 22 Feb 2021, Online Western Sydney Rainbow Connection Interagency Meeting 22 February 2021, 9.30am-11.00am Online Read More | Focus on New Fathers Program SMS4dads NSW Health's Focus on New Fathers program provides a free text message based service called SMS4dads. It’s free to sign up and once you do, you’ll receive tools, tips and helpful links directly to your phone - up until your baby is 12 months old. You’re eligible if you are 18 years or older; if your partner is at least 16 weeks Read More | |
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