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.
WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney.
EXPLORE ALLWESTIR holds current, and a library, of our publications and data over the years.
EXPLORE ALLWESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney.
EXPLORE ALLWESTIR holds current, and a library, of our publications and data over the years.
EXPLORE ALLWe provide data expertise to organisations to build their data analysis skills, utilise a range of contemporary data visualisation approaches to support data interpretation, and deliver tailored data consultancy services.
Our research projects offer valuable assistance to services by uncovering essential data-driven insights.
Our service and program evaluation expertise serves as a vital resource for those aiming to maximise their impact.
By conducting client surveys, we gather valuable feedback that illuminates perspectives and preferences, aiding services in understanding their clients.
Our expertise in demographic and statistical data analysis provides a crucial advantage to others seeking actionable insights.
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Today we announced and celebrated our 2024 Westfield Mt Druitt Local Hero and finalists. Congratulations to our hero Marti Fletcher from Blacktown Women's Shed - BACC.
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✨ Join us at the Elara Community Hub on the 27th of October for a vibrant day of fun and celebration! Enjoy a beautiful FREE small henna design on your hand by our talented artists ✨ and indulge in a delicious assortment of sweets and treats.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Western Sydney residents are being encouraged to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state.
“The message to the community is clear – simple measures can help stop the spread of gastro. Maintaining good hand hygiene and keeping children at home when they are unwell will give us a good chance to slow the spread.” Director of NSW Health’s One Health branch, Keira Glasgow.
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Embracing ESG boosts efficiency and innovation and enables agencies to lead by example
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BOM predicts one of the hottest summers on record with thunderstorms, heatwaves and severe cyclones
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Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record according to the Bureau of Meteorology's weather modelling which tips well above average temperatures across the country.Webinar - Reframing Housing as a Human Right - Anti-Poverty Week ... See MoreSee Less
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Reframing Housing as a Human Right - Webinar by Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare