NDIS Information Sessions:
Information sessions to have NDIS-related questions answered by staff from Uniting Local Area Coordination.
Questions may include how to apply, available options for those who do not meet NDIS criteria, and how to use NDIS plans.
First Monday of the month, 10am-12pm
Lithgow Library, 110 Main St W, Lithgow
Community
Lithgow City Council Household Chemical CleanOut
Council holds household cleanout events for the safe disposal of household chemicals.
Sunday, 13 September, 9am-12pm
Resource Recovery Centre, Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, 68 Geordie St, Lithgow
Flyer (includes list of items accepted)
Upcoming Events
– Daffodils at Rydal
– Hartley Valley Garden Festival & Plant Fair
– Lithgow Halloween Festival
Lithgow City Libraries Activities September 2026
Activities include Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time; Storytime; Portland Fibre Arts Group; Justice of the Peace Service; and Tea & Tolkien.
Information & registration
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
2026 Youth NAIDOC Ball
Organised by Walanbang, this is a night of culture, celebration, music, and fun for young people, to celebrate NAIDOC Week with friends in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Featuring a DJ, live artists, interactive cultural activities, and Aboriginal dance performances.
Saturday, 19 September, 4pm-9pm
PCYC Lithgow, 7 Hoskins Ave, Lithgow
Ageing
Aged Care & Disability Support Conversations
Nanna’s Touch service to support anyone needing assistance with aged care or disability support information, with local services attending to provide information on supports.
Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
2/131 Mort St, Lithgow
Flyer
Contact: 0409 765 601
Families & Children
Fams Roadshow – Katoomba
Fams is the NSW peak body that represents the child protection NGO early intervention and prevention sector. The Roadshow is a series of workshops across NSW for local community services, leaders, and practitioners to strengthen early intervention and prevention for children, young people, and families. Each stop is tailored to local needs.
Best suited to CAFS and Family Preservation services, but anyone working in or alongside early intervention and preservation is also welcome to join.
Tuesday, 29 September, 9am-12.30pm
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke St, Katoomba
Connect & Nurture (CAN) Program: Volunteers Needed
Connect Children & Families is seeking volunteers to support local families with young children by dedicating just two hours a week. CAN volunteers provide a caring connection, a listening ear, and a helping hand, backed by comprehensive training, thoughtful family matching, and ongoing support to make a meaningful difference.
Flyer
Volunteer Expression of Interest form
Contact: 0452 335 893
Young People
Book Club
headspace Lithgow book club for young people 12-25 years to meet new people, chat about books, and maybe discover their next favourite read.
Third Thursday of the month, 4pm-5pm
headspace Lithgow, 23 Main St, Lithgow
Plus sector resources, training & more…