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Latest community services updates
Ministerial media release
13 March 2025
A champion for culturally diverse arts, a passionate advocate for women in refugee communities and a multicultural sports innovator are some of the people recognised at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner last night.
Ministerial media release
12 March 2025
As communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred begin clean-up and recovery efforts, there are warnings today to remain vigilant against potential fundraising scams to ensure you’re not wasting your donation.
Ministerial media release
6 March 2025
As the NSW Government continues to prepare for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Northern NSW, we want to thank all the volunteers who are supporting communities.
Ministerial media release
6 March 2025
Five of the state’s most exceptional women have been honoured as recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025, at the International Convention Centre in Sydney this morning.
Ministerial media release
28 February 2025
The NSW Government is building a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic violence with construction beginning on a new emergency refuge in the Newcastle LGA.
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Recent community services publications
Checklist
Homes NSW | 13 January 2025
Implementation Checklist tool to monitor and support implementation of the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Access, Eviction and Withdrawal of Services Policy.
Guide
Department of Communities and Justice | 30 September 2024
When you develop strong bonds with children or young people in your care, this can naturally make it hard to adjust when the relationship changes or comes to an end. It is normal to feel a sense of loss. Even if you are remaining in touch as part of the child’s caring network, change can still be challenging to prepare for and navigate.
Guide
NSW Volunteering | 19 September 2024
These reports consider the experiences of volunteers and different volunteering settings in NSW.
Report
Premier's Department | 19 September 2024
The Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes (the Inquiry) was established by Letters Patent signed on 13 April 2022 and tasked with investigating unsolved suspected hate crime deaths of LGBTIQ people (or people who were presumed to be LGBTIQ) in NSW between 1970 and 2010.
Guideline
Homes NSW | 2 April 2024
The Protocol for Homeless People in Public Places Implementation Guidelines (the Guidelines) helps workers engage respectfully and effectively with people experiencing homelessness.