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General / Community |
Free Frozen Packed Meals for Fairfield LGA Community Members Affected by COVID-19 NSW SLASA is distributing free frozen packed meals to community members, including international students, affected by COVID-19. Tuesdays to Fridays, 10.00am-3.00pm, Bonnyrigg Community Services, Bonnyrigg Plaza Shopping Centre, Bonnyrigg. Read More | Reminder: Closing 14 April! Fairfield 2021 ClubGRANTS The Fairfield ClubGRANTS program provides organisations with grants for community development projects that cover community welfare and social services, community health services and employment assistance activities. Projects must provide support to people in the Fairfield local government area. Read More | Subscribe to Fairfield City Connect Keep up-to-date each week on Fairfield City Council's services in their weekly newsletter, plus a message from the Mayor Frank Carbone on the latest news in Fairfield City. Read More | Fairfield City Council's Waste Strategy & Sustainability Team Activities May 2021 Activities by Fairfield City Council's Waste Strategy & Sustainability Team during May 2021 include plastic free living and making bees wax wraps workshop; Fairfield hidden nightlife walk; basic cheese making class; guided walk and photography workshop; and nature garden pest control workshop. Read More | Fairfield City Open Libraries The Workary Activities Apr-May 2021 Fairfield City Council is supporting businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, and at every stage of development, through its Workary. Upcoming workshop topics include how to start a small business; single touch payroll; 3D printing and scanning; considering your small business viability; closing your small business; and more. Read More | Have your Say: Fairfield City Council Draft 2021-2022 Operational Plan Fairfield City Council is seeking your feedback on the Draft 2021-2022 Operational Plan, including the Draft 2021-2022 Pricing Policy, Fees and Charges. The Draft Operational Plan outlines Council's proposed program of services and projects for the next financial year. Read More | |
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Ageing |
Health Education Sessions for Older People - Apr 2021, Online Health Promotion Service for Older People (HPSOP), Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association of NSW Inc (CPSA) is providing free online health education sessions to seniors in NSW. Topics include Medicine Management; Healthy Bones v Osteoporosis; Falls Injury Prevention; Oral Health Care; Read More |
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CALD / Refugees |
DV & Partner Visas: Understanding Clients' Needs & Relevant Processes - 20 Apr 2021, Online South West Sydney Legal Centre DV & Partner Visas: Understanding Clients' Needs & Relevant Processes 20 April 2021, 10.00am-11.30am Online Read More | Heart of Heritage: Photo Exhibition Opening Night - 17 Apr 2021, Fairfield MYAN NSW & PYT Fairfield Heart of Heritage: Photo Exhibition Opening Night 17 April 2021, 6.30pm-9.30pm PYT Fairfield, 19 Harris St, Fairfield Read More | Career Pathways for Refugees in Health TAFE NSW is partnering with CORE Community Services and the South Western Local Health District to offer two exciting programs offering career pathways for refugees: Assistant in Nursing & Wards Person, and Business Administration - Medical. Expressions of interest for each of these programs are now being taken. Read More | NDIS, Mental Health & People from Multicultural Backgrounds - 28 Apr 2021, Online Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) NDIS, Mental Health & People from Multicultural Backgrounds 28 April 2021, 12.00pm Online Read More | |
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Carers |
Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) Online Training Apr 2021 MHCN online training topics during April 2021 include Recovery Oriented Practice (introduces participants to the empowering concept of recovery as a way to view an individual's journey through mental health); Inclusive Care Planning (introduces participants to how all persons involved in someone's care network Read More |
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Disability |
Helping Children with Disability - 13 May 2021, Online Facilitation Project: Bankstown, Fairfield, Liverpool, EACH & SSI Helping Children with Disability 13 May 2021, 10.00am-12.30pm Online Read More |
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Families & Children |
Fairfield Local Services Bus Tour for New Child & Family Workers - 21 Apr 2021, Wakeley SWS Facilitation Project Fairfield Local Services Bus Tour for New Child & Family Workers 21 April 2021, 9.15am-12.30pm Fairfield City Council, 86 Avoca Rd, Wakeley Read More | Triple P: Positive Parenting Program Information Session - 21 Apr 2021, Online Start School Strong & Fairstart Early Intervention Triple P: Positive Parenting Program Information Session 21 April 2021, 7.00pm-8.30pm Online Read More | Helping Children Play Nice - 22 Apr 2021, Online Start School Strong Helping Children Play Nice 22 April 2021, 12.00pm-1.30pm Online Read More | National Early Literacy Conference - 19-21 May 2021, Bankstown & Online Paint the Town REaD National Early Literacy Conference: "Enhancing Early Literacy by Embracing Cultural Diversity" 19-21 May 2021, 10.00am-4.30pm Bankstown Sports Club, 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown Read More | How to Talk to your Children about Vaccines As the COVID-19 vaccine program continues (and continues to make headlines) in Australia, it's highly likely that curious little minds will have some questions about vaccines and how they work. These questions are not always easy to answer, especially if you have questions about vaccines yourself, Read More | |
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Health & Wellbeing |
Multiple Sclerosis Webinars Apr 2021 Multiple Sclerosis Limited MS education sessions cover a wide breadth of topics and can be accessed online. You can also view recordings of some of the previous sessions and handouts. Upcoming webinar topics include Disease Modifying Drug Treatments; Accessing, Understanding and Preparing for the NDIS; Read More |
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Women |
Fairfield Women's Health Service Term 2 2021 Services & Group Activities Fairfield Women's Health Service Term 2 2021 services and group activities include yoga; meditation; healthy lifestyle talks; Zumba classes; Vietnamese cultural group; health talks for Arabic-speaking women; understanding the COVID vaccine Q&A; social media classes and more. Read More |
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Young People |
The Labour Market Outlook for the Young in Australia & how Policy can Help - 14 Apr 2021, Online Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth (ARACY) The Labour Market Outlook for the Young in Australia & how Policy can Help 14 April 2021, 12.00pm-1.00pm Online Read More |
Sticky Stuff Sexual Health Training for Youth Workers - 20 Apr 2021, Online Yfoundations Sticky Stuff Sexual Health Training for Youth Workers 20 April 2021, 10.00am-12.00pm Online Read More |
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GWS Regional News |
Centre for Western Sydney Releases 'Report Card' on the NSW Government New analysis of the NSW Government's mid-term performance in Western Sydney reveals that while it scores an 'A' for its work in health – in particular, its pandemic response – it falls short on key priorities like education and housing. Prepared by the Centre for Western Sydney within Western Sydney University, Read More |
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