Barista Program for Link Wentworth residents
Link Wentworth is asking its residents to apply for Ready2Work Barista Program in May to learn more about coffee, the hospitality industry, and be on your way to becoming a Barista. Over two months, residents will receive 50 hours of work experience with Darcy St Project and gain a wide variety of skills. The age…Read More→
Volunteering powerhouse Lynne
This week (16 – 22 May) is National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. We appreciate so many of our residents who volunteer their time with Link Wentworth in our Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) and other various committees, including the Resilience Committee, or by contributing content for our resident newsletter and other publications….Read More→
Staff member Michael’s Mardi Gras journey
Link Wentworth and its staff members embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusion and equality. This was made clear in the lead up to Mardi Gras this year when our Client Services Team rallied around fellow staff member Michael Phillips who was part of the parade. Michael is a member of the Sydney Gaymers float and has…Read More→
Flood resources and support
Flood alerts and warnings have been issued for parts of Greater Sydney and NSW. Here, we provide key resources and information for residents and community members. If you are in a life threatening situation, call triple zero (000) immediately. If you need assistance from the NSW SES, call 132 500. Please be safe and never…Read More→
Assertive Outreach during the floods
Since the current flood crisis began, we have been supporting our residents and clients with information through direct and online channels, essential services and additional support. One essential service that has continued despite the floods is our Assertive Outreach service. The service supports people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Within the Hawkesbury-Nepean…Read More→
More ways residents can have a say
We are always looking for more ways to give our residents a voice and be involved. This leads to many positive outcomes such as understanding the impact of Link Wentworth policies, projects, and resources on the lived experiences of residents. Resident notification: Our next Drop-in Sessions are being held across Sydney the week starting 17…Read More→
Free events in March 2022 – Community Calendar
Have a look at these free events happening across Greater Sydney and the Blue Mountains. We recommend that you contact the organiser to confirm that their event is still going ahead and visit your local council website for more events. If you are a Link Wentworth resident and want to share an upcoming event, please…Read More→
Flood preparation with our Resilience Committee
This article was written by Link Wentworth residents Susan Lucock and Mary Conyard (pictured) before the current flood crisis had begun. We are grateful to Susan and Mary for taking initiative as the below information reached residents by mail at the right time. For current flood information, including resources specific to the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley, please…Read More→
Recipes from our residents
In our resident newsletter, Community Connect we feature favourite recipes from our residents. We will continue to add recipes to this page. Share your resident recipe If you are a Link Wentworth resident and have a great recipe to share, please email communications@linkwentworth.org.au to be featured in the next newsletter. Karen’s Fried Rice – March…Read More→
2021 Annual Gardening Competition winners
A big congratulations to all our 2021 Annual Gardening Competition winners and thank you to all who entered! This year was our biggest yet, with more categories and free Vegepod gardening packs on offer. Below are some highlights from the winning gardens – look at all those colours and textures. The competition will open again…Read More→
