Pitch for Good Parramatta 2026 Online Information Session:
StartSomeGood information session for people working on a social enterprise idea that could make a difference in the City of Parramatta. Pitch for Good Parramatta 2026 is a program supporting local changemakers to develop their ideas, build community support, and raise the funds they need.
Thursday, 30 July, 12.30pm-1pm, via Zoom
Registration
Community
Homelessness Week 2026
Homelessness Australia hosts Homelessness Week annually to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness.
During the week homelessness services and community groups raise awareness of the impact of homelessness, and the solutions needed to end homelessness, and advocate for change via national and local community events, media and social media activities.
Homelessness Week 2026 will be held from 3 August to 9 August. The theme is “Homelessness Action Now”.
Homelessness Week website
Supporter Action Kit
Parramatta Mission Homelessness Week events
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Online LEADers Lab: Policy Provisions & Good Practice in the Context of Modern Slavery for CAFS Providers
LEAD Professional Development LEADers Lab is designed for for-purpose leaders and staff who want to move beyond awareness and take practical steps to embed modern slavery safeguards into how their organisation operates.
Tuesday, 11 August, 10am-11.30am
Registration
Contact: 9620 6172 or info@leadpda.org.au
Families & Children
City of Parramatta Libraries National Science Week 2026 Activities
– Science Week Storytime: For children 0-5 years | 12 August, 10.30am-11am, Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library, 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth Point & Friday, 21 August, 10.30am-11am, Carlingford Library, Lloyds Ave, Carlingford
– Blast Off to Science Week: For children 0-5 years | Wednesday, 19 August, 10.30am-11am, Ermington Library, River Rd, Ermington
– Mini Science Fair: For all ages | Wednesday, 19 August, 3pm-4.30pm
No bookings required.
City of Parramatta Libraries National Science Week activities
Health & Wellbeing
Active Parramatta Van Term 3 2026
Community fitness programs that promote healthy lifestyles across the lifespan: including early development, mums n bubs, primary school aged children, youth, adults, and better ageing (over 55s).
Information & registration
Young People
Young Men’s Walking Group
Walking group for young men 18-25 years with headspace Parramatta clinicians and peer workers, focusing on exercise and fitness.
Fridays, 9.30am-10.30am
Meeting point: Ground floor near lobby, headspace Parramatta, 2 Wentworth St, Parramatta
Flyer
Registration
Counselling for Young Adults
KYDS Youth Counselling has launched a Young Adults Stream, offering individual counselling for young adults up to 24 years who have completed secondary school. It provides a space to explore challenges related to study, work, relationships, independence, family expectations, identity, or simply figuring out what comes next.
Appointments available via telehealth, or in-person at Parramatta
Flyer
Bookings
Plus sector resources & online training: