Fair Foundations

29/03/2026

This April, our Youth Drop-In Service will dream, dare, and do!

Alongside competitions, games, and employment support, we'll be celebrating Youth Week with a week-long Culture Beats event including drumming performances & workshops, Lion dancing performances & workshops, henna art, competitions, and more.

Remember: we're open Monday to Thursday, 3pm–6pm at Fairfield Youth & Community Centre, but we'll be closed on public holidays.

For our monthly competitions, sign up via Instagram "Youth" story highlights or fairfoundations.org.au/what-we-do/youth/youth-drop-in-centre/.

27/03/2026

Fairfield’s children are in the lowest 20% in NSW for social exclusion.

Social isolation limits confidence and connection.

Community-driven programs expand possibility. It means everyone has what they need to succeed.

That’s how fairer futures take shape.

Create opportunity: https://fairfoundations.org.au/

27/03/2026

We put "life" in LifeAbility Hub!

We'll start off the month with an April Fools BBQ, then Easter activities, followed by outings including ferry rides to Aqua Golf, the Fairfield Showground Easter Show, the Australian Museum and more!

In recognition of ANZAC Day, we'll have crafts and cookies at our LifeHub as well as an RSL outing, and then we'll wrap up April with an end-of-month BBQ and a visit to the library.

We'll also host an in-house movie day, a pyjama party, and engaging arts and crafts.

Visit fairfoundations.org.au/what-we-do/disability/lifeability-hub/ or contact hello@fairfoundations.org.au for more information.

26/03/2026

If you're looking for a job, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, whether it’s your first casual role, your first full-time job, or your next step.

That’s where our Youth Team can help.

For young people aged 12–24, we offer support with resumes, interview preparation, career guidance, and more. With practical, one-on-one support, you don’t have to navigate the employment journey alone.

Find us every Wednesday from 3:00-5:30pm at our Youth Drop-In Service for dedicated employment support.

You can text your name + “Employment Support” to 0481 975 713 or speak to us during drop-in hours to get started.

23/03/2026

Harmony Week 2026 💛

This week we came together at LifeAbility Hub to share food, stories, and a bit of who we are.

Our potluck brought staff, participants and families into the same space with dishes that reflected the many cultures that make up our community.
Simple moments like this matter because inclusion is something we build, through connection, respect, and shared experiences.

No matter where we come from, everyone belongs.

20/03/2026

Child poverty in South West Sydney is almost double the NSW average.

Fair doesn’t mean equal. It means responding to greater need with greater support.

Targeted, place-based action strengthens families. It means everyone has what they need to succeed.

That’s how fairer futures take shape.

Help build stronger futures: https://fairfoundations.org.au/

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20/03/2026

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
This year’s theme, Together Against Loneliness, reminds us that belonging grows when connection is strong, inclusion is intentional and people are supported to participate fully in community life.

We’re celebrating George and sharing his mum Maria’s powerful perspective on advocacy and trusting her instincts, holding high expectations and building a life surrounded by people who genuinely care.

As Maria says: “People with a disability, any disability, are people just like everyone else. They deserve the same opportunities, options and care as does everyone else.”

Read the full story: https://fairfoundations.org.au/world-down-syndrome-day-a-mothers-perspective/

19/03/2026

Are you an Arabic-speaking woman aged 50 years or older looking to build your digital confidence and connect with other women in your community?

Our Be Connected Program, funded by Good Things Australia, is designed to support you to feel more confident and capable online. Across three sessions, you’ll build practical digital skills, from using devices and the internet, to staying safe online and avoiding scams, so you can feel more confident navigating the digital world.

When: 3 sessions on Wednesdays
May 6, 13, and 20
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: Fair Foundations Community Hub, 25 Barbara Street, Fairfield 2165

Register now! Contact (02) 9727 4333 or hello@fairfoundations.org.au
Please note: Participants must commit to all 3 sessions.

Good Things Foundation Australia

17/03/2026

No matter where you come from, everyone belongs.

13/03/2026

Young people in Fairfield are 1.5 times more likely than NSW youth to be disengaged from school and work.

Without support, that can shape a lifetime of limited opportunity.

Mentorship and local partnerships change that trajectory.

A fairer future is possible when people come together.

Help build stronger futures: https://fairfoundations.org.au/

Helping people find their place and forge a fair future. How can Fair Foundations help me What We Do I want to know more about Fair Foundations About Fair Foundations Explore ways to get involved that suit you Get Involved We help people find their place and forge a fair future. About Fair Foundatio...

13/03/2026

Fair Foundations OSHC Lurnea offers fun and engaging before and after-school care programs for students of Lurnea Public School, Warwick Farm Public School, Cartwright Public School, Ashcroft Public School, and St Francis Xavier Primary School!

With morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up available, we're here to help families balance their busy schedules as our qualified educators engage children in fun, child-led programs.

Sign your child up today! Contact lurnea.oshc@fairfoundations.org.au, 0481 266 430, or visit fairfoundations.org.au for more information.

12/03/2026

Through connection, we break down barriers and create community.

This International Women’s Day, a space was created for women to prioritise their own care while connecting with one another in line with the theme “Balancing the Scales". The event included activities such as coffee scrub making, a henna station, and guided journaling prompts designed to encourage reflection and self-awareness.

By focusing on wellbeing, participants were able to relax into the space and allow conversations to unfold naturally, opening the door for new connections to form.

Together, the group reflected on what brings them calm, what they hope for in the year ahead, and the importance of practising gratitude. One woman shared that her goal is to rediscover who she is beyond being a mother and a wife. Others spoke about happiness, forming new friendships and the simple value of coming together.

Change is possible, and as a community, we want to remind you that safety can be found and solidarity is always here because 'balancing the scales' means creating practical, local spaces where women can build supportive networks and feel a greater sense of safety and belonging.