Programs and events

Link Wentworth’s Create and Connect Community Grant is available for residents to run programs and activities that help neighbours connect.

Grants of up to $500 can be applied for to run activities like morning teas, knitting clubs, music clubs or any other initiative that encourages neighbours to get together and share common interests.

To apply, please email communityprograms@linkwentworth.org.au or call 13 14 21

Each summer, the heat seems to get worse and worse. It affects our family’s happiness, health and general wellbeing. When temperatures climb into the 30s and 40s, it’s often really hard to make your home cooler and more comfortable.

As part of the Western Sydney Heat and Social Housing project, community housing organisations Hume, Evolve and Link Wentworth, along with Penrith and Hawkesbury councils, have produced a range of educational resources in collaboration with social housing tenants.

To try and support vulnerable members of our community in the heat, these resources educate people on cost-effective ways to keep cool, based on lived experiences.

We take every opportunity for all staff members to spend time and celebrate with our residents and community. These include:

• End of Year Tenant Parties. Each year Link Wentworth residents are invited to join us at our End of Year Parties for a free 2-course meal, prizes, good company and festive entertainment. The parties are usually held from November to December. Keep an eye out for your invite and information on our website later in the year.
• Annual community events such as Granny Smith Festival, Lunar New Year, NAIDOC and International Women’s Day.

Link Wentworth runs a range of programs to help residents learn new skills and achieve their goals. These include:

1. Scholarship Program – The Program can help residents with the cost of education, sport and special interests like music. It is open to all residents who live in a Link Wentworth managed home. Visit our Scholarship page for more information.
2. Digital Discoveries – Digital classes for our residents. Though some sessions are specifically for residents aged 55 years and older, others are open to all. Residents learn simple skills to help them feel happy and safe online and socialise over morning or afternoon tea.
3. English Classes – We provide support for our residents who are interested in running English Classes in their local community rooms or venues. The classes are informal and can help residents with everyday conversations.

 

To support the many Link Wentworth residents who enjoy gardening, getting out in the fresh air and making friends, we run:

1. Community gardening working bees at resident properties. Residents can grow a range of plants with the help of our wonderful partner, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We also encourage residents to start new gardens with our help. Enquire about our community greening workshops by emailing communityprograms@linkwentworth.org.au.
2. Our annual Growing Communities Gardening Competition where residents can win a $250 or $150 gift card! Gardens of all types and sizes are accepted.

Link Wentworth holds a bi-annual art exhibition called No Place Link Home Art Exhibition whose theme showcases how a home can transform lives. The exhibition is free to enter for Link Wentworth residents and all levels of art experience are accepted. Exhibiting artists also have an option to sell their pieces.