Child Restraint Checking Day:
As part of Penrith City Council’s Local Government Road Safety Program and with the support of TfNSW, parents and carers living with the Penrith area have the opportunity to have their child restraints checked or fitted by a TfNSW authorised fitter to ensure they are safe and correctly fitted.
Saturday, 24 October, 8.30am-11.30am
Penrith City Council Civic Centre – Turning Circle, 601 High St, Penrith
Bookings
Contact: Council Road Safety Officer, 4732 7777
Community
Mama Lana’s Community Foundation
Food service offering meals, sandwiches, sweet treats, groceries, clothing, shoes and sleeping bags for those in need. No registration required.
Monday to Saturday, 6.30pm-8pm
56 Woodriff St, Penrith
Website
Text: 0407 909 447
Community Junction Upcoming Activities
– Creative Kids Art Workshop: For children from Kindergarten to Year 6 | Wednesdays, 2 September & 9 September, 4pm-5pm, Werrington | Flyer | Bookings: Dani, 9673 6133, 0452 481 646 or danielle@communityjunction.org.au
– Father’s Day Craft Workshop: For children from Kindergarten to Year 6 | Thursday, 3 September, 3.30pm-5pm, Colyton | Flyer | Bookings: Jane, 9188 9065, 0450188 036 or jane@communityjunction.org.au
– Neighbourhood Community BBQ: Celebrating R U OK Day | Thursday, 10 September, 2.30pm-5pm, Colyton | Flyer | Contact: Jane, 9188 9065, 0450188 036 or jane@communityjunction.org.au
– Oz Harvest Nest Program: To learn to cook easy and healthy meals | Tuesdays, from 6 October, for 6 weeks, 11am-1.30pm, North St Marys | Flyer | Bookings: Kim, 9673 3908, 0406 528 331 or kim@communityjunction.org.au
Domestic & Family Violence
Trauma Responsive Love Bites Facilitator Training in Penrith
Training for those interested in becoming a Love Bites facilitator and learn to deliver evidence-based Consent and Respectful Relationships Education Programs for young people 11-18 years. Training covers consent, relationship violence, coercive control, online risks, and rights in relationships, providing curriculum-mapped activities, manuals, and connection to a facilitator network.
- Trauma Responsive Senior (Years 10-12): Tuesday, 8 September & Wednesday, 9 September, 9am-4pm
- Junior (Years 7-9): Thursday, 10 September, 9am-4pm
Flyer
Contact: training@napcan.org.au or (02) 8073 3300
DV-alert 2-Day First Nations Foundations Workshop
Funded by the Department of Social Services, this training supports frontline workers and volunteers to recognise signs of domestic and family violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. Successful participants receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit CHCDFV001.
Thursday, 17 September & Friday, 18 September, 9am-5pm
St Marys Rugby League Club, Cnr Forrester & Boronia Rds, St Marys
Registration
Contact: Michelle Crossan, michelle.crossan@lifelinemws.org.au or 8923 4814
First Nations
Expressions of Interest (EOI) Invited from First Nations Artists for Public Artwork in North St Marys
Penrith City Council is seeking a First Nations artist to design and create new artworks as part of two upcoming playground renewal projects in Darug Country, in North St Marys. First Nations-led artist collaborations are welcome. Registration for VendorPanel Marketplace is required by all eligible artists/collaborations to supply a submission.
Closes Monday, 7 September.
Information document (includes VendorPanel Marketplace instructions & project contact details)
Health & Mental Health
Lifeline Macarthur & Western Sydney Training September-November
- Read the Signs (Men’s Mental Health Awareness): Thursday, 17 September, 7pm-9pm, Online | Registration or 19 November, 7pm-9pm, Online | Registration
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: Wednesday, 18 November & Thursday, 19 November, 9am-5pm, St Marys | Registration
Seniors
Nepean Community College Programs & Courses for Seniors
Nepean Community College offers specialised programs, digital literacy classes, and concession discounts for seniors. The College is also participating in Get Online Week (19-25 October) with fun interactive games for seniors to broaden their online knowledge.
Westfield Penrith, Shop 115B, 585 High St, Penrith
Nepean Community College Website
Information & enrolment: Computers for Seniors | Tech Savvy Seniors |
Contact: reception@ncc.nsw.edu.au or 4724 9000
Penrith & Hawkesbury Seniors Social Calendar September 2026
The Benevolent Society – Wellbeing Connector calendar of social and lifestyle activities in the community for seniors during September. The Wellbeing Connector program connects seniors to social and lifestyle activities to reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing.
September calendar
Flyer
Contact: ageingHSP@benevolent.org.au or 1800 236 762
Young People
Inspiring the Future (ITF) Australia Career Workshop
Interactive session focused on exploring participants’ career options and working out what their next steps could be and what supports are available for them. The session will help participants:
- Learn how their interests and what they are good at could link to a future career
- Explore different directions they could head in based on their interests
- Find out what supports are available to them
Wednesday, 30 September, 4pm-5pm
YES Youth Employment Services, Level 1, 450 High St, Penrith
Plus sector resources & online training: