The latest Parramatta community sector news features a neurodivergent STEAM program, spring events, over 55s leisure activities, a community care forum, and community events.
FutureTech STEAM Saturdays Term 4 2026: Mission to Space
For neurodivergent young people 10-16 years, including autistic and ADHD young people and those who learn or think differently.
Participants will blast off into hands-on space adventures through coding, science, creative projects and more. No experience needed.
Saturdays, during school terms, 10am-1pm
PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta
Term 4 brochure
Contact: rebecca.mccash@futuretechaustralia.org.au or online form
Community
PHIVE Term 4 Programming
- Babies & Preschoolers: Kinder Gym; Mums & Bubs Wiggle, Jiggle & Grow; and Messy Babies
- Young People & Adults: Poetry Fortunes; Foundations of Drawing, After School TaeKwonDo; Tabletop Social; and Fabric Connections
- Wellness: Evening Tai Chi; Pilates Lunchtime Wellness; and After Work Sound Healing, Mindful Breathwork & Movement
What’s Happening
– Recycle Right Saturdays – Bike Repair & Bike Donation: Providing residents with the opportunity to have their bikes checked and serviced, and donate old or unwanted bikes for reuse | Saturdays, 10 October to 31 October, Parramatta Community Recycling Centre (CRC), North Parramatta | Webpage (bike repair registration)
– Parramatta Lanes: City of Parramatta Street festival with eats, beats, and art | Wednesday, 21 October to Saturday, 24 October | Full program
– Foundation Day: A fun day out to discover Parramatta’s past from historical experts and activities | Saturday, 31 October, 9am-2pm, Parramatta | Full program
Free Clothing & Goods Event (Campsie – Out of area)
Prosper Project Australia event for members of the community who are experiencing poverty or financial hardship. New and pre-loved clothing, toiletries, toys, linen, and small household items. Attendance by registration and appointment.
Thursday, 8 October, 9am-12pm
Rotary Community Centre, 34 North Pde, Campsie
Flyer
Registration, including preferred appointment time
Contact: mail@prosperprojectaustralia.org
Ageing
City of Parramatta Over 55s Term 4 Leisure & Learning Activities
Registrations are open with early bird fees until Friday, 2 October. Face-to-face and online classes are available.
Activities include Chair Yoga + Strength & Balance; Gentle Exercise Stretch & Balance; Painting for Fun; Tai Chi; Advanced Art; Line Dancing; Zumba; Yoga; Aqua Aerobics; and Active Strength & Balance.
Program information & registration
Western Sydney Community Care Leaders Forum
Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) forum providing a platform for strategic and organisational leaders in aged care, disability, and community care. It shapes social policy to support older people and people with a disability, while offering opportunities to collaborate, partner, and network with agency colleagues.
Wednesday, 21 October, 10am-12pm
Level 19, 60 Station St E, Parramatta
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
What’s Happening
– Information Session – Live Well with Diabetes in Mandarin: Presented by Parramatta Library in partnership with Diabetes Australia and WSLHD Multicultural Health Service | Tuesday, 27 October, 10am-1pm | Registration
– Western Terrace – Dashain: A colourful celebration of Nepali culture | Wednesday, 4 November, 6pm-9pm, PHIVE Parramatta | Registration
Families & Children
Workshop: Navigating Conflicts & Difficult Conversations with Clients – A Culturally Responsive Approach (Seven Hills – Out of area)
This LEAD Professional Development workshop builds advanced, practice-ready skills for managing conflict, holding difficult conversations and de-escalating challenging behaviours. Participants address these conversations in ways that are trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally safe. They will examine personal conflict styles, triggers and biases, and leave with practical frameworks for collaborative case coordination.
For practitioners working with children, young people and families experiencing complex needs, high conflict or crisis.
Tuesday, 3 November, 9.30am-4pm
LEAD Learning Centre, 10/197 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills
Registration
Contact: 9620 6172 or info@leadpda.org.au
What’s Happening
– Homework Help: Hosted by Dundas Library, to support primary school students with their assignments, improve study skills, and boost confidence. No bookings required | Wednesdays, 14 October to 25 November, 3.30pm-4.30pm | Webpage
– Social Development Show: Carlingford Library interactive adventure – through storytelling, music, movement, role-play, and audience participation, children develop essential social and emotional skills | Friday, 23 October, 10am-10.45pm | Registration
– Jack and Jill Up Bravery Hill Child Protection Shows: For children 3-6 years – interactive educational performance to empower children with essential child protection knowledge and personal safety skills | Wednesday, 4 November, 10am-10.50am, Ermington Library | Registration or Thursday, 5 November, 10.30am-11.20am, Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library | Registration
Health & Wellbeing
Active Parramatta Term 4 Fitness Program
High-quality health and fitness programs to support the health and wellbeing of residents, workers and visitors of the City of Parramatta.
Program information & registration
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