Parramatta Zine Fair (PZF) 2026:
Hosted by Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE), the Fair will spotlight the diverse voices, languages and communities of Greater Western Sydney through the work of local zine-makers, artists, designers, photographers, writers and independent publishers. All are welcome.
Saturday, 26 September & Sunday, 27 September, 10am-4pm
ACE, 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta
Community
Lidcombe Strata Community Forum
NSW Fair Trading forum on strata rights and responsibilities and what it means to live in a strata community. Participants will learn how to solve common problems in strata, how to maintain and repair their building, and where to get more help, as well as being able to ask questions and discover resources, tools and support services
Monday, 7 September, 5.30pm-7.30pm
Community Hub, Yarra Community Centre, 10 Uhrig Rd, Lidcombe
Flyer
Registration
Contact: SPSEngagement@customerservice.nsw.gov.au
Housing Futures: Beyond Silos, Toward Solutions
University of New England (UNE) Sydney cross‑sector conversation bringing together planning, property and community housing experts to unpack the challenges of the housing crisis and explore practical, collaborative solutions.
Thursday, 17 September, 4pm-6pm
UNE Sydney, 28 George St, Parramatta & Online
Riverfest 2026
Parramatta River Catchment Group Riverfest is an opportunity for the community to come together to explore, enjoy, and help care for local waterways – by attending an event, hosting an activity, or volunteering.
Saturday, 19 September to Sunday, 27 September, various locations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Powerhouse Parramatta Job Opportunities
Visitor Host & Senior Visitor Host Roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at Powerhouse Parramatta. Previous museum or host experience is welcomed but is not essential. Interviews will be held Friday, 4 September.
– Visitor Host
– Senior Visitor Host
Flyer
Contact: Maite Bodin, maite.bodin@powerhouse.com.au
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Refugee Leadership Program: Leadership & Advocacy Training
Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) workshop series designed for people with lived experience of forced displacement to build their confidence and skills as advocates for change.
Saturdays, 19 September to 24 October, 11am-2pm
JRS Office, 10-12 Victoria Rd, Parramatta
Flyer
Registration: online or text 0491 772 632
Contact: refugeeleadership@jrs.org.au
Families & Children
Workshop: Understand, Recognise, Respond – Foundations in Domestic & Family Violence Practice
Delivered by Lifeline Australia, this two-day workshop provides practical, NSW-specific knowledge and resources to support safer and more consistent responses when domestic and family violence is identified. Designed for professionals who may not be domestic and family violence specialists, but who may recognise concerns and connect people with support.
Various dates & locations, including Parramatta & Online, throughout 2026 & 2027
Women
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week Event
Cumberland Women’s Health Centre (CWHC) event focused on health and wellbeing for local women of all ages and backgrounds. Activities include making healthy protein balls, nail art, and making aromatherapy materials.
Tuesday, 8 September, 10am-1.30pm
CWHC, 69 Harris St, Harris Park