Greater Western Sydney Advocacy Network (GWSAN):
An independent, volunteer-led organisation bringing together residents, community organisations, researchers, young people and professionals to strengthen community voices and support evidence-informed advocacy across Greater Western Sydney. Current flagship initiatives include:
- Advocacy in Action
- Better Planning for Greater Western Sydney:
- Western Sydney Youth Collective
- Community Research & Engagement
Community
Expression of Interest (EOI): Music Studio Residency
City of Parramatta EOI for the Music Recording Studio Residency Program at Wentworth Point Community Centre. The residency supports emerging and early-career music artists and creatives, composers and producers, bands, sound artists and music-based community groups to create, record and develop new work in a professional studio environment.
EOI closes Monday, 10 August, 12pm
Information & EOI form
Webinar: Vocational Education & Training (VET) as a Life-Changing Pathway
Parramatta Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) webinar highlighting life-changing experiences from the perspective of VET participants, and exploring the skills development advantages of considering VET as a career path. The webinar will be recorded and transcribed for distribution to all registrants.
Wednesday, 26 August, 4pm-5pm
Registration
Ageing
Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum
Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) invites staff working in the aged, disability and community care space across Western Sydney to attend this forum. Updates will include aged care reform and transition, SydWest Multicultural Services presentation, and networking and consultation opportunities.
Wednesday, 19 August, 10am-12pm
Level 19, 60 Station St E, Parramatta
Registration
Western Sydney Community Care Forums 2026 Calendar
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Finding Safety Insights Forum 2026: The Role of Religious Communities in the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
Jesuit Refugee Service Australia community event bringing together faith leaders, professionals, advocates, and women with lived experience to discuss practical ways faith communities can create safer, more supportive environments that keep women safe from violence.
Thursday, 27 August, 10am-2.30pm
Cloister Hall, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Pl, Parramatta
Registration
Responding to Domestic & Family Violence: Seminar for African Religious & Community Leaders
NSW Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ) – Multicultural Policy & Engagement Team and partners seminar bringing together religious leaders from African communities to engage in conversations around domestic and family violence, how to recognise it, respond, and support those affected.
Friday, 28 August, 12pm-4.30pm
Moyolong Hall, TAFE NSW Granville, 136 William St, Granville
Registration
Deaf Festival 2026
Deaf Connect event celebrating Deaf culture, with performances from Deaf artists, and Deaf businesses and service providers stalls.
Saturday, 29 August, 10am-4pm
Cathy Freeman Park, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park
Tickets
Health & Wellbeing
Parramatta Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) Community Reference Group (CRG) Online Information Session
Information session to provide interested members of the community with information about joining the CRG. The CRG will provide direct insights, opinions and community perspectives to help improve service experience and support mental health accessibility and literacy in the community.
Thursday, 6 August, 3pm-4pm, via Zoom
Registration
Plus sector resources & online training: