EmergencyRedi Week (14- 20 September):
Penrith City Council encourages residents to consider their circumstances and support needs when preparing for emergencies, such as managing health conditions, medications, medical equipment, living alone, or caring for dependents and animals. Council’s webpage offers planning tools, links, and short videos to help people prepare and recover quicker.
Penrith City Council Emergency Ready webpage
Community
Clothing & Textile Recycling Drop-off
Penrith City Council invites residents to responsibly retire clothing and household textiles past their best. Collected items will be processed by Textile Recyclers Australia to keep materials in circulation and divert waste from landfill, while brand new items with tags are donated to local shelters.
Saturday, 19 September, 9am-3.30pm
The Kingsway Playing Fields, Werrington
Training for Frontline Workers: Critical Thinking in a World Using AI
LEAD Professional Development session examining critical thinking in environments shaped by AI. Participants will explore practical decision-making, ethical considerations, and strategies to evaluate AI-generated outputs while maintaining human-centred support for clients.
Tuesday, 13 October, 9.30am-4pm
Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains
Registration
Contact: 9620 6172 or info@leadpda.org.au
River Clean Up
An invitation to walk the Nepean River loop with artist Ilana Lapid and help clean up the parks and riverbanks. Rubbish collected will be cleaned and used in an artwork featured in the upcoming exhibition ‘Piece by Piece’ at Penrith Regional Gallery.
Sunday, 11 October, 10am-12pm
Meet at the Coffee Club, Tench Reserve, Penrith
Flyer
RSVP: Ilana Lapid, 0406 799 192 or ilanaclapid@gmail.com
Easy Bakes Cooking Program
Hosted by Community Junction and provided by TAFE NSW – participants will learn how to make quick, healthy and affordable homemade treats. They will discover simple recipes, build their confidence in the kitchen, meet new people along the way, and learn more about further study opportunities at TAFE.
Mondays, 19 October to 23 November, 11.30am-2.30pm
North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Debrincat Ave & Oleander Rd, North St Marys
Flyer
Registration: Kim, 9673 3908, 0406 528 331 or kim@communityjunction.org.au
Libraries
Penrith City Library Service Online Study Help
Penrith City Library cardholders can access Studiosity for free, on-demand, one-to-one online study help anytime.
Suitable for students in grades 3 to 12, TAFE, and university, it offers 24/7 access to online tutoring, practice tests, study tips, survival guides, and writing feedback.
Studiosity sign in
Library card sign up
Carers
Managing Stress: Online Group Coaching for Carers
People in a caring role looking for support are invited to an online group hosted by Relationships Australia NSW and Wellways Carer Gateway. Participants will learn how stress impacts their body and mind, and learn to identify and manage the early signs before they become overwhelmed.
Wednesdays, 23 September to 14 October, 10am-12pm, via MS Teams
Flyer
Registration
Contact: 6333 8888
Call for Volunteers: Carers Week Event
Community Junction in Colyton hosts a Carers Pamper Day during National Carers Week (11-17 October) to show appreciation for carers with pampering and gratitude. Operating on a tight budget, they are seeking volunteers skilled or practicing in hair styling, makeup, nails, or yoga to help run pamper stations.
Flyer
Contact: Jane, 9188 9065, 0450 188 036 or jane@communityjunction.org.au
Families & Children
Community Junction Upcoming Activities
- Outdoor Movie Night – Toy Story 5: Friday, 25 September, 5.30pm-8.30pm, St Clair | Flyer | Contact: Naomi, naomis@communityjunction.org.au or 9834 2708
- Vacation Care Spring School Holiday – North St Marys: Monday to Friday, 28 September to 9 October (closed 5 October), 6.30am-6pm, North St Marys | Flyer | Bookings: 4744 7011 or norths@communityjunction.org.au
- Vacation Care Spring School Holiday – St Marys: Monday to Friday, 28 September to 9 October (closed 5 October), 6.30am-6pm, St Marys | Flyer | Bookings: 4744 7011 or stmarys@communityjunction.org.au
- School Holiday Art Workshops: For children in Grades 2 to 6 | Tuesday, 29 September & Wednesday, 7 October, 11am-12.30pm, North St Marys | Flyer | Bookings: Kim, 9673 3908, 0406 528 331 or kim@communityjunction.org.au
- ROAR Girls – Inner Strength & Confidence Workshop: School holiday program for girls in Grades 5 & 6, designed to help them build confidence, strengthen self-esteem and develop positive friendships | Wednesday, 30 September & Thursday, 1 October, 9.30am-2pm, Colyton | Flyer | Bookings: Jane, 9188 9065, 0450 188 036 or jane@communityjunction.org.au
Multicultural
First Aid Training for Multicultural Mothers
Nepean Multicultural Access welcomes all multicultural mothers to this non-accredited First Aid Training. Participants will learn and practice calling 000, CPR, basic wound care, and handling choking or breathing emergencies. Includes childcare, Dari and Farsi interpreters, female instructors, and light refreshments.
Friday, 18 September, 11am-1pm
St Marys Community Centre, 29 Swanston St, St Marys
Flyer
Registration: 9833 2416 or david@nma.org.au
Young People
Work & Study Drop-In
headspace Penrith dropin for young people 12-25 years who want some help achieving their employment or education goals. Vocational specialists can help with creating a resume, applying for jobs, practicing interview answers, getting an interview outfit, applying to study, and more. No bookings required.
Thursdays, 4pm-5pm
headspace Penrith, 606 High St, Penrith
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