Programs and events

Link Wentworth’s Community Connections 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 communities@linkwentworth.org.au or call 9412 5111.

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. 

Find out more here: Heat and Social Housing Project – Link Wentworth

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

1. End of Year Tenant Parties run each year for our residents. Our parties include Christmas treats, entertainment, prizes and more!
2. Annual community events such as Granny Smith Festival, NAIDOC, International Women’s Day and Adult Learners Week.

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.
4. Adult Learners Week – Adult Learners Week operates annually from the 1-8 September, this incorporates International Literacy day which is celebrated internationally on the 8 September. Link Wentworth offers a range of adult learning opportunities throughout Adult Learners Week.

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 communities@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 offers various resident art group classes that are held in different locations throughout Sydney. No previous experience necessary. We also proudly collaborate with our customers in the No Place Link Home Art Exhibition. Download our Fact Sheet to find out more.