WASH House

05/06/2026

Dear Community Partners,

The WASH House will be closed for the Public Holiday Weekend 6-8 June 2026. We will re-open on 9 June.

Anyone requiring immediate support throughout the closure period will be advised to contact the following numbers:

For emergency assistance:

· Police: 000

· Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463

· Child Protection Helpline: 13 21 11

· 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit their website for online chat/video call support.

· WSNBM Family Violence Service- [email protected] Ph: 8867 4900

· Rainbow Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212



For Counselling and Mental Health Services:

· 1800RESPECT- 1800 737 732

· Blue knot foundation- 1300 657 380

· Beyondblue - 1300 224 636

· Lifeline – 13 11 14

· 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders- 13 92 76

· NTV | Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491



For Housing Assistance:

· Link2home Homelessness 1800 152 152

· Link2Home Veterans and Ex-Service 1800 326 989

· Child Protection Helpline 13 21 11



Community Health Centre:

Mount Druitt Community Health Centre - WSLHD



For Material Aid Assistance:

There are a number of charitable support organisations providing a range of services in the Blacktown LGA.

Please copy and paste link into your web browser.

01/06/2026

🎬🎲 Youth Connect: Movie & Games Night 🎲🎬

Looking for a fun way to connect with others, make new friends, and enjoy a night away from screens? Join us for Youth Connect: Movie & Games Night!

This monthly after-hours social inclusion program is open to young people aged 12–16 years of all genders and provides a safe, supervised, and welcoming space to relax, have fun, and build positive social connections.

✨ Enjoy:
🎥 Movies
🎲 Classic and new board games
🃏 Card games
🤝 Opportunities to meet new people and connect offline
🍿 Snacks and drinks provided

📍 Westpoint Blacktown – Level 8, The Hub
🕔 Last Thursday of every month, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Bring your friends and your game spirit for an evening of fun, friendship, and connection!

Places are limited, so please register for catering purposes.

For more information or to register, contact Xena at WASH House on 9677 1962 or 0491 007 838, or email [email protected].



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Youth Connect: Movie & Games Night is a monthly after-hours social inclusion program for young people aged 12–16 years, open to all genders.

26/05/2026

A message from our Client services manager: Today, on National Sorry Day, I stand as a proud Wiradjuri woman, a mother, grandmother, and Client Services Manager at the WASH House in Mt Druitt.

This day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a reminder of the pain, loss, and trauma carried by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the forced removal of children from their families, culture, language, and Country. Those wounds do not disappear with time. They still impact our communities today.

But our people are still here. Strong. Resilient. Continuing to lead, heal, protect culture, and care for one another.

Working at the WASH House, I see every day how important it is to create safe spaces where women and families are heard, respected, and supported without judgement. Healing starts with truth, respect, and walking together the right way.

Today I honour the Stolen Generations, our Elders, our survivors, and all those who carry these stories. We remember them with love, strength, and deep respect.

Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. 🖤💛❤️

26/05/2026

Today on National Sorry Day, WASH House stands in reflection, truth-telling and solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the pain and ongoing impacts experienced by Stolen Generations survivors, their families and communities, and honour the strength, resilience and cultural knowledge that continues to guide future generations.
As this year’s theme reminds us, “From Sorry to Action”, acknowledging history must also mean committing to meaningful change. At WASH House, we are committed to actively creating culturally safe, respectful and inclusive spaces for First Nations communities. We are committed to listening, learning, walking alongside community, and respecting the diverse cultures, stories and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Reconciliation is not a single day — it is ongoing action, accountability and relationships built on respect.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continuing connection of First Nations peoples to Country, community and culture.

22/05/2026

Gambling harm doesn't just impact the person gambling it also impacts those around them in families, households, workplaces. This impact can have on going impacts not just at the time but further down in time as well. Reach out to us today to find ways that you can be supported.

21/05/2026

19/05/2026

WASH House is temporarily closed today 19 May 2026 and will reopen tomorrow.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If you need support, please contact
For emergency assistance:
Police: 000
Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463
Child Protection Helpline: 13 21 11
DV West: 4732 2318
WSNBM Family Violence Service: 8867 4900
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212
For Counselling and Mental Health Services:
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue knot foundation: 1300 657 380
Beyondblue: 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 13 11 14
13Yarn: 13 92 76
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491

19/05/2026

On Sunday 17th May, WASH House proudly joined other services from the Western Sydney Rainbow Connection to celebrate IDAHOBIT at the Blacktown City Council Village Green for the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony organised by Blacktown Area Community Centres and Blacktown City Council. 🏳️‍🌈
The event featured a heartfelt Welcome to Country by Aunty Cino, along with inspiring speeches from Traidy Nadoo from Chosen Family and Dale Dawson from Equality Australia. It was truly wonderful to see community coming together in solidarity, celebration, and support on such a vital and important day.
IDAHOBIT stands for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia. Observed worldwide on 17th May, the day raises awareness of the discrimination LGBTQIA+ communities continue to face, while celebrating diversity, inclusion, and equality for all. This years theme being “At the heart of Democracy”
The theme for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026 will be “At the heart of democracy,” the global IDAHOBIT Advisory Committee announced today.

Developed through extensive consultations with regional and global LGBTQIA+ networks worldwide, the 2026 IDAHOBIT theme serves as a powerful reminder that the soil of truly democratic societies must be rich in meaningful equity and justice for all, fostering the flourishing of the entire community.

15/05/2026

🌈 This Sunday BACC’s IDAHOBIT 2026 Pride Flag Raising Ceremony! 🌈

Join us as we come together to celebrate inclusion, visibility, and community under this year’s theme, At the Heart of Democracy 💜

We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of guest speakers and performers:
✨ Dale Dawson – Operations Director at Equality Australia and passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion.
✨ Traidy Bugeja-Naidoo – Purpose-driven Executive Director, and Founder of Chosen Family, creating spaces of belonging and connection for LGBTQIA+ communities.
✨ Burger Queen – The super-sized, clown-faced Western Sydney Whopper of drag, bringing joy, colour, and fabulous energy to the celebration! 👑🍔

📅 Sunday 17 May 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Village Green, Blacktown

Come along to stand with community, hear inspiring voices, and celebrate diversity, pride, and belonging together.

Everyone is welcome 🏳️‍🌈