Social Inclusion Week
Social Inclusion Week (23 November-1 December 2024) aims to help all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in society. Social Inclusion Week is about connecting local communities, workmates, family and friends, in order to build and strengthen relationships or networks and address isolation and exclusion of those who may be marginalised.
Initiatives that will be taking place over the course of the week are:
To celebrate Social Inclusion Week and International Day of People with Disability, Council is hosting a FREE community event. Featuring a diverse selection of food, inclusive activities, and various local services, this event promises to be a hit for the entire family!
Location: Julia Reserve Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Saturday 30 November
Time: 10am-2pm
Youth Community BBQ
Social Inclusion Week and every Wednesday, a FREE community BBQ for all young people. Join us to connect with Youth Services and find out what’s happening in Camden.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Wednesday 27 November
Time: 3pm
No bookings required
Camden Youth Community Catch Up
Talk2mebro are hosting a FREE Youth Community Catch Up. This is an opportunity to catch up with like-minded local young people and participate in breathwork techniques and ice baths
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Wednesday 27 November
Time: 3-4.30pm
No bookings required
Rainbow Advocacy Youth Network – RAYN
Celebrate social inclusion with Camden’s LGBTQIA+ youth community. Big Yellow Umbrella’s RAYN group meet every Wednesday for LGBTQIA+ young people and their allies.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Diversity
Headspace and Traxside are hosting a drop-in session and providing support to LGBTQIA+ young people aged 16-24.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 3-5pm
Storytime sessions at Camden Libraries
Camden Libraries will celebrate Social Inclusion Week by dedicating their regular Storytime sessions to books that promote inclusion and respect.
Narellan Library
Monday 25th, Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th November- 11am
Camden Library
Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th November- 11am
Oran Park Library
Monday 25th, Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th November- 11am
No bookings required
Service Sector
Understanding the Brain and Memory
Intended audience: health professionals, service providers, support workers
This interactive workshop is led by Dr Diana Karamacoska, a cognitive neuroscientist from Western Sydney University.
Come learn about the causes of memory loss and how best to prevent and manage cognitive conditions.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Tuesday 3 December
Time: 10am-noon
Light refreshments will be provided
Bookings essential: Bookable
Talk2mebro are hosting a FREE Community Catch Up for all to join. Raising awareness for mental health, come down and connect with locals and participate in breathwork techniques and ice baths
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Saturday 7 December
Time: 8-10am
Bookings: Talk2mebro Catch Ups
Paint the Town REaD Social Inclusion Week Children’s Book List
Purchase or borrow a book to start the conversation with a child about kindness, inclusion and acceptance. All books on the list are available to borrow from Camden Libraries.
Inclusion Resource Kits
Inclusion Resource Kits (book packs) initiative encourages preschools, school groups, mothers’ groups and community to talk with children about recognising all abilities. Each pack contains 12 books themed about disability with learning guides and discussion points for talking to children about disability and recognising all abilities. Follow up activities and useful websites to visit to learn more about inclusion are also provided.
The book packs can be borrowed from Camden Libraries.