Employment Life Skills & Leisure Expo

27/07/2026

Can you spare 1 day per month on the weekend? NSW RFS Hawkesbury Catering Brigade are looking for like-minded people to join us making meals for firefighters out in the field and training courses. Bonus ~ All training is provided!!! Reach out to the Captain on 0492422466.

22/07/2026

Australia's first national emergency alert test is happening on Monday 27th July. Every phone will vibrate and play a loud siren sound for about 10 seconds. For many autistic people, an unexpected noise like this can be distressing. A bit of preparation makes a real difference.

The test happens at 2:00pm AEST, 1:30pm ACST and 12:00pm AWST.

Three things that help:

1. Talk about it beforehand. Knowing the sound is coming, and that it means everything is OK, takes away the shock.
2. Plan for the sound. Headphones, a quiet room, or switching the phone off are all fine options.
3. Stay close. Count the 10 seconds together, then it's over.

Everyone is safe and no action is needed on the day.

Please share this with families, schools and support workers so no one is caught off guard. More info at

https://www.autismaustralia.org.au/events/ausalert-national-test

17/07/2026

Thinking about applying for a NSW Companion Card? 🪪👀

If you or someone you support need a companion to take part in activities, the Companion Card can help by giving your support person free entry at participating venues across NSW.

Enjoy more moments together and apply online now: dcjnsw.info/CompanionCard

10/07/2026

05/07/2026

Join the nation-wide search for the people's poet. It's the Australian Poetry Slam 2026. Local poets get 2 minutes to wow with their ideas for the chance to represent Penrith in the Sydney Final with nothing but the mic, words and deep exhales of honesty. Who will make it?

01/07/2026

Short-term accommodation (STA) is an NDIS support that gives participants time apart from their usual care arrangements. We’ve made some changes to help participants only claim for the supports they actually receive.

From today, we’ve replaced the previous fixed daily rate with separate line items for the costs of:

👉 participant accommodation

👉 support worker accommodation

👉 support hours from a support worker.

Participants who use STA supports should talk to their providers about what this change means for them and any future bookings they may have.

You can learn more at: https://ow.ly/9iQR50ZiZu0

02/06/2026