Discover Ability Day
26 Nov, 2-6pm
PCYC Northern Beaches, Dee Why
Explore activities on the Northern Beaches for people with disability. The event aims to showcase services, groups and selected businesses on the Northern Beaches and the inclusive opportunities they offer.
Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network – Gala Dinner26 Nov, 7.15-10.15pm
Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale
Join this great fundraiser for the fight against domestic violence. Celebrate with live music, a raffle, awards ceremony and hear guest speaker The Hon. Natasha MacLaren-Jones MLC Minister for Families & Community and Minister for Disability Services.
‘Try’ Baseball Day -
Freedom Baseball League6 Nov, 10.30am-12pm
Lionel Watts Synthetic Field
Forest Baseball Club are running the first ever try day for kids and adults with disability. Suitable for wheelchair, crutches and athletes with carers.
Connecting and communicating with my young person2 Nov, 12-1.15pm
Webinar
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the mental health challenges facing young people today. Increase awareness of your young person’s emotions, thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Front and CentreSubmissions close 28 Nov
Front and Centre is a professional development program for women with disability or
who are deaf working in the arts, creative and cultural sectors across New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
World Food MarketsFreshwater and Manly Vale
Enjoy great international food and live music under the stars from 5pm to 9pm on selected Friday nights. Make the most of warm nights, bring your picnic rug and celebrate the end of the working week.
Remembrance Day Service11 Nov, 10.45am
Manly Dam and Manly
Remembrance Day commemorates the Armistice at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marking the end of World War I and remembers all those who have suffered or died in wars and armed conflicts.
Northern Beaches Culture MapCalling all diverse creatives and cultural businesses!
Over 1200 creative and cultural listings are now on the Culture Map Live. Help us make sure this resource
includes people with disabilities, accessible places and resources by joining this creative community.
Abstract Realities21 Oct - 4 Dec
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Enter a world of colour in Abstract Realities: The MAG&M Project by artists Julian Goddard, Sarah Robson and David Thomas – an exhibition of site-sensitive installations that seek to elicit audience responses.
Club All In25 Nov, 6-9pm
PCYC Northern Beaches, Dee Why
Dance the night away and celebrate the all-abilities over 18’s disco. Bring a friend or make a new one, either way we know you will have a great night out. Price includes dinner and drinks!
Manly Movie Club - November4 Nov, 1.30-3.30pm
Manly Library, Manly
Enjoy free monthly screening on this
big-ish screen at the Library.
Dementia friendly resourcesNorthern Beaches Libraries
Includes a selection of non-fiction and fiction books, aswell as picture books. Additional resources arriving soon.
Swim Camp - Cerebral Palsy18-20 Nov, various times
Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is holding a three-day swim camp filled with fun, fitness, and skills development in an inclusive, supportive and friendly way.
LGBTQIA+ Support ProgramsFortnightly groups
12-17 years and 18-25 years
A free all inclusive social support group for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hear for You - Rock my World (Expression of Interest)Drama workshop
Macquarie University, Hearing Hub
The workshop itself will include theatre sports, improvisations and a short scene presentation at the end.
Snap a bargain at
Avalon Car Boot Sale27 Nov, 8am-2pm
Dunbar Park, Avalon
Purchase amazing pre-loved items. It's the perfect alternative to buying new and adding to landfill.
Christmas Choral Concert1 Dec, 6.30-8.30pm
Manly Oval, Manly
Enjoy this festive stage production that includes the Christmas Choral Community Choir, Northern Beaches Orchestra and solo performers. Includes Santa's arrival and food trucks.
Christmas by the Beach9 Dec, 5-7.30pm
James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why
Enjoy all your favourite traditional carols as well as a children’s Christmas show from the popular Paw Patrol. Fun entertainment for the whole family!
Discobility - 18s and under disco2 Dec, 6-9pm
PCYC Northern Beaches, Dee Why
Make new friends and dance the night away with our all abilities under 18’s disco (5-17yrs).
Christmas celebrations at Ability Options for all agesDecember
Our group programs from 5-17 yrs, 18-25 yrs and 25+ are ready to celebrate Christmas. Come and join us with events suitable for everyone.
Travel and Social GroupsAutism and Hidden Disability
Ages 15 - 35
For teens and young adults who are quite independent yet need some support in building social networks. Trips include; Tasmania, Central Coast, Perth, NZ and Supported Schoolies. Events include VR game room, Friday dinners, movies and hikes.
'Head High' High Tea with extras!12 Nov, 11.30am - 2pm
Mosman Art Gallery
Hard work has gone into the preparations to host a great day for you to come and enjoy. There will be yummy food, a stall and music. A great opportunity to get to know the Head Highers and the great work they are doing.
Swans GroupVarious dates
Swans Group is a social club for people with disability to watch live Australian Football League (AFL) games at Sydney Cricket Ground or at venues of people's choices across Sydney.
The Groove Crew3, 10 and 17 Nov, 11am - 1pm
Griffith Park Sports Facility, Collaroy
Fun and creative music program for people with disability. Enjoy and connect with others. Groove Connections also offers ukulele classes for ages 7-12yrs at other times.
Krazy Karaoke for adults & kids 12 & 19 Nov
Forestville
Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night? Umbrella School of Music is running more Krazy Karaoke Blasts where people with or without disability can sing to their heart’s content! Microphones, props, accessories and free homemade lemonade.
Deaf Festival Sydney26 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Cathy Freeman Park, Olympic Park
Bring along your family, friends and four legged furry pals. There will be a lot to see and do including performances, workshops, stalls, fun activities. You can also meet some deaf led businesses and enjoy yummy food.
These are only a few of the many local events happening on the Northern Beaches that people living with disability can enjoy. Check out our Event calendar for more.
30th Anniversary Conference -
Mental Health Carers NSW8 Nov
NSW Parliament House, Sydney
Brought to you by Being Mental Health Consumers and Mental Health Carers NSW.
Understanding and Responding to Reading Difficulties Webinar24 Nov, 3.30-5.30pm
Online
Learn more about how to support and understand struggling readers and find out more about the difference in learning difficulties and how to best address them.
Short Term Accommodation Respite with Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Cerebral Palsy Alliance provides Short Term Accomondation (STA) support services to help carers take a break from their caring roles. Their homes are located across Sydney for children
7-17 years and adults 18+.
End of Year Carers Celebration25 Nov
Cromer Community Centre
Join the team at Ability Options to celebrate all the amazing carers on the Northern Beaches of a person living with a disability. This celebration is to say a big thank you to all of you.
Employment, education and training
Disability Support Worker:
Jobs open!Lower North Shore/Northern Beaches
This is an ideal workplace for those looking to make a real difference in people's lives. You could be the next Social Educator, making a strong impact on the people that are supported, and the community that is based on positive relationships.
Head High Skills Hub:
Great option for school leaversVarious Times, Mosman Art Gallery
Innovative and exciting skill building program for young adults. True capacity building in self advocacy, communication and leadership. Connections with local businesses and professionals. Facilitated by an adult education and disability specialist.
Include us in the employment conversationSocial enterprises that employ people with disability are asking to be included in discussions about Australia’s workforce crisis.
Students and jobseekers - how to get assistance The Australian Network on Disability will bring you in touch with employers who are offering interns in a variety of different sectors.
Community volunteer opportunities - Northern BeachesVolunteers make our community stronger and help make the Northern Beaches an even better place to live.
Volunteers wanted - Gig BuddiesGig Buddies pairs people with a learning disability to regularly go to gigs and other events together.
Your participation counts
NDIS ReviewAn independent panel has been created to review the NDIS and ask stakeholders to be involved which includes NDIS participants, their families and carers as well as Disability representatives and carer organisations, disability workers, disability providers and the wider community.
Body Kind Youth SurveyYoung people aged 12 to 18
All Australian young people are invited to take part in the first Body Kind Youth Survey and to share their experience and ideas around body image. Parents to consent to
participation.
Youth Crime and Justice Forum24 Nov
University of Sydney
This forum will bring together key stakeholders working to prevent youth crime and to administer the various aspects of youth justice.
Emergency preparednessAre you ready? Being prepared can save lives and help you and your family make better decisions when disaster strikes. Check out simple steps to get ready.
Northern Beaches Council projects
Share your thoughts on our Conservation Zones ReviewSubmissions close 2 Dec
Conservation zones help us to protect the environment by telling us what we can and cannot build on the land. We are proposing zoning changes that may affect what you can and cannot do on your property.
Warriewood Valley
Community Centre We’re building a new multi-use community centre on the existing site of the Nelson Heather Centre, cnr of Jacksons and Pittwater Roads. It will be an attractive, modern and resilient building with the capacity to switch to an Emergency and Recovery Centre during periods of community crisis.
Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club
We have completed the renewal of the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club as part of the capital works delivery program.
The facilities are family-friendly and accessible, and cater for the surf club, board riders, beachgoers and the community.
Pride Foundation Small GrantsSubmissions Close 14 Nov
The Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals
and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.
Grants to End HomelessnessSubmissions Close 21 Nov
The Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness are available for seeding initiatives, services, projects, advocacy and research that will contribute to the goal of ending homelessness by supporting permanent
housing, housing first and permanent supportive housing solutions.
Independent review into the NDIS announcedOn the 18 October the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister of the National Disability Insurance Scheme announced a review for the NDIS to start this year. Read more on the Government website
or ABC News
HireUp Disability News WrapThis news wrap offers media stories about the disability sector every weekday. Includes the latest news and features about Hireup, the NDIS, the disability sector and insights from those in our community. Articles, videos, podcasts and more.
Learn from experiences of othersAuthor Sally Rippin felt lost when her son couldn’t read. She wants other parents to learn from her experience with learning difficulties.
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