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.
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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 holds current, and a library, of our publications and data over the years.
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Flood evacuation improvements 👉
www.transport.nsw.gov.au
Submit here.👻🎃HALLOWEEN 2024🎃👻
It's that time of year again 😱
We hope to see you at our spook-tacular community event
🗓 Thurs 31st Oct
⏰ 4pm-7pm
📌 Tiningi Hall - 139 Colonial Dr Bligh Park.
Heaps of freebies (limited supply) and fun activities
Weather permitting - keep an eye on our Facebook page
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We analysed 35,000 Wikipedia entries about Australian places. Some sanitised history, others privileged fiction over reality ... See MoreSee Less
We analysed 35,000 Wikipedia entries about Australian places. Some sanitised history, others privileged fiction over reality
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💬 Have your say about TRANSFORMING BLACKTOWN! 💬
A range of transformational projects are set to transform Blacktown City. Council is commencing the planning and design of these community projects.
We want to hear from you!
These community facilities are part of the $273 million funding Council received as part of the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program.
🗣️ To have your say and stay up to date on the transformational projects and community engagement activities around these, visit haveyoursay.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/
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Complete our survey by 11 November 💬
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Cumberland Plain Conservation PlanCalling 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:
- Children and Families
- 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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The Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival is nine days of literary fun you won’t want to miss! From Wednesday 27 November to Thursday 5 December 2024, Penrith City Libraries has pulled together an amazing program of workshops, panel discussions, and talks for all ages and literary interests.
Events include special author events for kids and adults, panel discussions about YA and crime fiction, writing workshops for teens and adults, movie screenings, informative talks, and interviews with professional writers, writing teachers, poets, and illustrators.
Penrith City Libraries is proud to present the inaugural Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival with event partners Camden Council, Fairfield City Council, and Hawkesbury Council.
Check out the program at penrithcity.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRNGEN/WPAC/WOWMAIN?HOMEPRMS=UD_WOWMAIN
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