Our friends at Koorana Child and Family Services are opening a brand-new preschool in Bass Hill, and they’re inviting families, professionals and community members to come and take a look. Koorana is a purpose-driven, community-based non-profit organisation that’s been supporting children and families since 1976. They offer a wide range of services across Sydney, including […]
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A community networking event is coming to Liverpool this September, giving people with disability, their families, and sector professionals the chance to connect directly with local service providers. Ready-Set-Connect Liverpool will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 10:00am to 12:30pm at Cabra-Vale Diggers, 1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale NSW. This free-to-attend event is
The Council for Intellectual Disability is hosting an online workshop focused on increasing awareness of intellectual disability and the barriers people often face when accessing healthcare in Australia. Evidence shows that people with intellectual disability experience poorer health outcomes compared to the general population. The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards User Guide for
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Autism Advisory & Support Service is pleased to share details about the NSW Government’s upcoming community consultations on Foundational Supports for Children. These sessions, led by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), invite conversations with parents, carers, kin, and service providers to help shape services for children under nine with autism or developmental delay.
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On Friday 16 August 2025 at 7:30pm, Are You Pulling My Leg? will take the stage at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland. This bold and original production is created and performed by RUCKUS, a Sydney-based ensemble of artists with disability. Through humour, personal stories and sharp insight, Are You Pulling My Leg? challenges audiences
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Are you navigating the world of disability employment and looking for clear answers about your rights, income options, and workplace support? Join an upcoming Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor Info Session, hosted by Pathways to Work, and gain valuable insight from an experienced expert in the field. This session is designed to support NDIS participants and individuals
Are you a man living with a disability, or supporting a loved one with one? You’re not alone – and there’s a space just for you. We’re proud to share an initiative by Pathways to Work “Working Bee”, a new social group designed specifically for men and their families impacted by disability. Whether you’re looking
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If you’re a school leaver or young adult with disability looking to build practical job skills, the Work Prep Connect and Career Explorer programs at Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) are an ideal starting point. With enrolments now open, these programs provide hands-on learning opportunities designed to help participants gain confidence and capability in
Autism Advisory and Support Service will be attending the first-ever South West Sydney Disability and Lifestyle Expo as a stallholder. The event will be held over two days – Friday 20 June 2025 (1:00pm–4:00pm) and Saturday 21 June 2025 (10:00am–3:00pm) – at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool. It’s organised by the South West Sydney
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At first glance, Somewhere Nice might look like your local friendly op shop and café — a warm place to grab a coffee, find a pre-loved treasure, or enjoy a chat with our welcoming team. But behind the scenes, something powerful is happening. It was created to be more than just an op shop and
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Autism Advisory and Support Service
‘Our mission is to empower children and adults with autism and their families through knowledge and support’
