This is a Council led event.

20/03/2026 - Arncliffe Youth Centre
9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe

This free forum, facilitated by CRED Consulting, is designed for sector workers in the Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire areas to strengthen our understanding of social cohesion and explore ways in which we can foster stronger social cohesion in our local communities through intentional program design and service delivery.

Social cohesion is at the heart of strong, resilient communities.

Join us as we:

• Set the scene for social cohesion, inclusion and belonging.

• Zoom out to assess the bigger picture for social cohesion in NSW.

• Look at real-life examples and organisational case studies.

• Learn how to embed principles of social cohesion  into practice for events and service delivery.

This training is presented by the Sutherland Shire and St George Multicultural Networks; and supported by Bayside Council, Georges River Council and Sutherland Shire Council.

 

Friday 20 March 2026

 

Address

Arncliffe Youth Centre.
9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe.
 

Time

9.30am for a 10.00am start until 1.00pm, followed by a networking lunch.
 

Cost

Free event, with lunch provided.
 

Bookings

Bookings are essential. Please click the button below to book online.

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More information

What to bring:
A collaborative spirit and a drive to work alongside other organisations.

Getting there:
Arncliffe Youth Centre is easily accessed heading north east on the Princes Highway. Turn left onto Townsend Lane after Global Medical Solutions or Bloom Arncliffe.

We have free undercover parking for 60 cars, as well bike racks nearby. AYC hirers and guests are not permitted to park in residential car parks, or on the footpath in front of the centre.

Public transport: 

• Arncliffe Station – 550m – 8-minute walk.

• Banksia Station – 650m – 9-minute walk.

About the facilitator:
Sarah Reilly, CEO of CRED Consulting, will present this session.

CRED Consulting are leaders in social cohesion planning and delivery. They understand that social cohesion is about Connecting people to each other; Connecting them to their communities; and Connecting them to decisions that affect them. They also understand the foundational data and information required to understand how connected communities of interest are, and practical tools to address vulnerabilities and social cohesion improvements.

They have led social cohesion research and guidance for the NSW Government, including co-creating the Partnering with Local Government for Social Cohesion, a Guide for Local Government.  Additionally, they have worked with a number of councils and the NSW Government designing and delivering social cohesion forums, and also on building internal capacity.

For any questions, please contact communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.