Social Inclusion Week
Social Inclusion Week (22 November-30 November 2025) aims to help all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in society. Social Inclusion Week is about connecting local communities, workmates, family and friends, in order to build and strengthen relationships or networks and address isolation and exclusion of those who may be marginalised.
Initiatives that will be taking place over the course of the week are:
To celebrate Social Inclusion Week and International Day of People with Disability, Council is hosting a FREE community event. Featuring a diverse array of inclusive activities, and various local services, this event promises to be a hit for the entire family!
Location: Dawson Damer Splash Park, Oran Park
Date: Saturday 29th November
Time: 10am-2pm
No bookings required.
Come & Try Day with NSWPDRL
Celebrate International Day for People with Disability at our Come & Try Day with New South Wales Physical Disability Rugby League (NSWPDRL).
Camden Council in partnership with Campbelltown Council, invites you to join us and try a unique sport that provides opportunities to people with physical disability to participate in the greatest game of all - Rugby League.
Meet NSWPDRL players, learn the rules, and get involved in skill-based activities, all while enjoying the spirit of rugby league.
Location: Bradbury Oval, Bradbury Park, Campbelltown
Date: Wednesday 26th November
Time: 1pm-3pm
Contact Community Planning & Development for more information- 02 4653 3055 or access.mailbox@camden.nsw.gov.au
Youth Community BBQ
Social Inclusion Week and every Wednesday, a FREE community BBQ for all young people. Join us to connect with Youth Services and find out what’s happening in Camden.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Wednesday 26th November
Time: 3pm
No bookings required.
Camden Youth Community Catch Up
Talk2mebro are hosting a FREE Youth Community Catch Up. This is an opportunity to catch up with like-minded local young people and participate in breathwork techniques and ice baths.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Wednesday 26th November
Time: 3-4.30pm
No bookings required.
Rainbow Advocacy Youth Network – RAYN
Celebrate social inclusion with Camden’s LGBTQIA+ youth community. Big Yellow Umbrella’s RAYN group meet every Wednesday for LGBTQIA+ young people and their allies.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Wednesday 26th November
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
No bookings required.
Diversity
Headspace and Traxside are hosting a drop-in session and providing support to LGBTQIA+ young people aged 16-24.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 3.30-5pm
No bookings required.
Storytime sessions at Camden Libraries
Camden Libraries will celebrate Social Inclusion Week by dedicating their regular Storytime sessions to books that promote inclusion and respect.
Narellan Library
Monday 24th, Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th November- 11am
Camden Library
Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th November- 11am
Oran Park Library
Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th November- 11am
No bookings required.
Talk2mebro are hosting a FREE Community Catch Up for all to join. Raising awareness for mental health, come down and connect with locals and participate in breathwork techniques and ice baths. Stick around for a FREE community BBQ.
Location: Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, Oran Park
Date: Saturday 6th December
Time: 8-10am
Bookings essential: Talk2mebro Catch Ups
Paint the Town REaD Social Inclusion Week Children’s Book List
Purchase or borrow a book to start the conversation with a child about kindness, inclusion and acceptance. All books on the list are available to borrow from Camden Libraries.
Inclusion Resource Kits
Inclusion Resource Kits (book packs) initiative encourages preschools, school groups, mothers’ groups and community to talk with children about recognising all abilities. Each pack contains 12 books themed about disability with learning guides and discussion points for talking to children about disability and recognising all abilities. Follow up activities and useful websites to visit to learn more about inclusion are also provided.
The book packs can be borrowed from Camden Libraries.
Click HERE to download this program.
For further information about Social Inclusion Week, contact Camden Council on 13 22 63.