WESTIR Ltd is a not-for-profit community organisation, standing for Western Sydney Regional Information and Research Service. Since 1981, we have been committed to enhancing accessibility to social research and data for everyone in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) and beyond. We address current and potential issues by collecting, analysing, and interpreting information, making it readily available to the community. Our guiding principle is to ‘let the data run free.’ For information about our Board, staff and WESTIR’s Strategic Plan, click the link below.
WESTIR has available current data and information about Greater Western Sydney, and beyond, for you to use.
Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) is the current New South Wales (NSW) Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) contractual stream governing the delivery of family and community services state-wide. The TEI stream ‘offers voluntary support to children, young people, families and communities, where the evidence suggests it will have the most impact, early in life and early in need’. At the time of writing this report, the Draft TEI Program Specifications for 2025 have been released. Contracts will conclude on the 30th of June 2025 and are currently in the process of recommissioning for 2025. The TEI priority groups included in the Draft TEI Program Specifications were Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities; 0-5 year olds; children and young people at risk of disengagement from school, family and community; young parents with known vulnerabilities or who are experiencing a number of hardships; and children and young people affected by a mental health condition/s. This paper aims to provide a summary of recent data relevant to TEI priority groups in Greater Western Sydney (GWS), GWS DCJ Districts, and GWS LGAs. Findings from this report are based on the analysis of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census of Population and Housing (Census).
Greater Western Sydney (GWS) is at the forefront of the changing demographic and policy landscape of the Greater Sydney region. It is therefore essential to examine the transportation-related behaviours and commuting methods of travel to work of the GWS’ working population.
In August 2023, North West Community Services Inc. (NCWS) initiated The Wellbeing Project - My Liveable Neighbourhood, targeting communities in Blacktown and The Hills Shire LGAs, especially for those affected by the 2022 NSW flooding.
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WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney.
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WESTIR holds current, and a library, of our publications and data over the years.
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Richmond Community Services provides a free food pantry for Hawkesbury residents needing basic food support. Thanks to the generosity of CWA of NSW- Hawkesbury Evening Branch we also offer cooked meals.
Our pantry is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 3:00pm (closed for lunch between 12:00pm and 1:00pm). At the Neighbourhood Centre, 20 West Market Street, Richmond.
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The Charles Perkins Centre, located at the heart of the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus, continues Dr Charles Perkins' incredible legacy with visionary interdisciplinary research.Calling for SNAICC'25 abstract submissions!
SNAICC is excited to announce a call out for abstract submissions for the 11th SNAICC National Conference in Meanjin/Brisbane in 2025.
We are inviting communities, organisations and individuals to submit abstract proposals with the view of presenting these ideas at SNAICC'25. Presentations must celebrate culture, and fit one of the three conference streams:
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- Child Protection or
- Early Learning and Development
The abstracts will be used to form the final 3 day program and will work as an opportunity to learn, share and network with delegates.
Abstract submissions will be closing on Friday 7 February 2025.
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We warmly invite women of the North West to join us for a day of connection, inspiration, and valuable insights!
Jointly hosted by NWCS and State Member Warren Kirby MP (Member for Riverstone) this event reflects our commitment to valuing and celebrating women’s voices in our community.
Our lineup includes special guest speakers from Services NSW, Services Australia, Multicultural Health, each sharing insights on their services and how they can support you.
It’s an opportunity for you to share your opinions on what it’s like to live in our community.
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