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31/08/2026

The Carer Gateway team are hosting a free online peer support group for male carers. It will be a chance to hear and have conversations with other males in a similar caring role.

Caring for someone you love can be tough and asking for help or seeking support is not a sign of weakness.

See the details below for the next online peer support event.

📅 Thursday 24 September
🕘 6:30pm - 8:00pm
📍 Online peer support group
🔁 Every 4th Thursday of the month

To register and see when the other male carer online events will be, visit the link below!

https://carergateway.benevolent.org.au/event/male-carers-online-peer-support-group

27/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Wear It Purple Day is dedicated to fostering safe, supportive and empowering environments for LGBTQIA+ young people.

This year's theme 'Colours of Courage' focuses on courage not just expressed in big moments, but in everyday choices - to live proudly and to invite others into understanding, acceptance and celebration.

Founded in 2010, in Australia in response to the harm and exclusion experienced by LGBTQIA+ young people, this day connects directly to the work we do with children, young people, families and communities at The Benevolent Society. For many young people - particularly those living in rural and regional communities - feeling accepted and supported can make a meaningful difference. It also aligns with our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan - our commitment to build inclusive and connected communities.

For more information or to learn more about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ young people, visit the link below. 💜
https://bit.ly/4g7bGyt

26/08/2026

Before Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library reached children across Australia, there was Archie.

Four year old Archie from Acacia Ridge was the first child in Australia to sign up to the Imagination Library through The Benevolent Society’s Early Years Centre.

His first book? Where’s the Green Sheep?

Soon, a new book was arriving every month and reading together became part of Archie and his mum Debbie’s nightly routine. Archie’s story is a special part of our history.

The Benevolent Society helped bring Dolly’s big idea to families in Queensland, giving children books of their own and parents another way to connect, talk, learn and read together.

And there was one pretty unforgettable perk for Australia’s first Imagination Library kid: Archie and Debbie got to meet Dolly herself. A small Queensland connection to an extraordinary global legacy, and one we’re very proud to have been part of.

Rest in peace, Dolly. 🦋✨ Your stories will keep being read.

25/08/2026

Navigating aged care can feel overwhelming - you don't have to do it alone.

Join us for a free Aged Care Info Community Pop-up, where our team will be on hand to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

📅 Monday, August 31st
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 Southpoint Shopping Centre, Hillsdale

Bring your questions, we'll bring the answers. See you there!

23/08/2026

Thinking about work, study, or getting back into your community through volunteering - but not sure where to begin?

If you're a carer, the Carer Gateway Vocational Pathways Program offers a supportive space to explore what's possible, at your own pace.

You'll work one-on-one with a Career Coach who takes the time to understand your goals and caring responsibilities, then helps you take practical next steps. They can support you with:

🎯 Setting career goals
📚 Finding courses, qualifications and study support
📄 Updating your resume and cover letter
💬 Preparing for interviews
🤝 Exploring volunteering opportunities
⚖️ Understanding your workplace rights as a carer

Support is flexible and personalised, delivered face-to-face or online, with timing to suit you.

Ready to take the next step? Call and speak with your Client Support Partner on 1800 422 737, or visit the link below.
https://bit.ly/44zz3K7

19/08/2026

Every community knows its children best. When local people are trusted to lead and given the flexibility to respond to local needs, meaningful change can happen 🤝.

That's what the Safer Children, Safer Communities program set out to do - delivered by local organisations in Condobolin, Caboolture and Port Augusta, and supported by The Benevolent Society and funded by Westpac.

An independent evaluation found these community-led approaches made a real difference - in one community, school attendance rose from as low as 11-20% to 96% within just a few months ❤️.

"Children's safety and wellbeing are strengthened when communities are trusted to design responses that reflect local strengths, cultural knowledge and lived experience." - Linda Griffiths, Executive Director, Child, Youth & Family.

Read more about the program by clicking on the link below.
https://bit.ly/4i6L2qy

17/08/2026

Able Meet events allows locals to connect with services so they can feel confident and supported on their caring journey.

There are two upcoming events being held next month with Carer Gateway.

📅 Thursday September 3
🕘 10am - 12:15pm
📍 Club Burwood - 96 Shaftesbury Road Burwood, NSW 2134

📅 Tuesday September 22
🕘 10am - 12:15pm
📍 Wests Illawarra - 1 Hargreaves Street Unanderra, NSW, 2526

To register, visit our link below.
https://bit.ly/4arPxrn

14/08/2026

Fostering Young Lives is The Benevolent Society's foster care program, connecting children and young people who cannot live safely at home with caring, supportive foster families across Sydney.

Foster carers David and Benjamin were recently recognised with the 2026 Carer Recognition Awards' Embracing Cultural Belonging - CALD Award 🏆, celebrating carers who honour culture and nurture identity.

Nominated by their caseworker Shannon Woodhead, David and Ben were recognised at NSW Parliament House on Wednesday 5 August for creating a culturally safe, inclusive home - one that reflects the power of foster care to build not just stability, but genuine belonging ❤️.

You can read more about the award and the work of the Fostering Young Lives team by clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/4wqEO8q

11/08/2026

International Youth Day highlights the critical role young people play in shaping how our world runs and today we celebrate the determination of our young leaders.⚡

At Benevolent we are proud to support youths across NSW offering a range of services and programs including The Shack, the Rural Youth Mental Health Program (RYMH), and the recently launched Level Up program based in Macarthur.

For more information about our services for youths in our community, visit the link below.
https://bit.ly/4ce5Lpm

06/08/2026

🎈Today is Aged Care Employee Day - honouring the dedication of aged care workers in Australia.

At Benevolent we have over 150 staff working across our Aged Care services and Care Finder teams including Hana (pictured).

The Care Connector program helps older people find and gain access to aged care services within their local community. We spoke with Hana who explained that her role as Care Connector doesn't end once a service provider engages with a client.

"We continue to advocate on our client's behalf to ensure they are receiving the right services for them, to make sure they are happy with the quality of the service, and to answer any questions".

Today, on Aged Care Employee Day, we want to sincerely thank Hana and all of our aged care workers at The Benevolent Society for the difference they make in the lives of older Australians, today and every day. 💐

To hear how Hana supports clients, visit the link below.
https://bit.ly/4pZjjtK

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2E Wentworth Park Road
Sydney, NSW
2007

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611800236762

Website

http://www.benevolent.org.au/

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