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Women’s Resilience Centre delivers trauma-informed programs to address the core needs women require to recover and rebuild their lives after domestic abuse and trauma, and create lasting, measurable impact.
– Building Tech Safety: Wednesdays, 14 October to 11 November (first session: 10am-11.30am; sessions 2, 3 & 4: 10am-11am; final session: 10am-12pm) | Registration
– Caring Conversations: Tuesdays, 20 October to 17 November, 12pm-2pm | Registration
– Making Sense of your Nervous System & Emotions: Thursdays, 22 October to 26 November, 12pm-2pm | Registration
– Healthy Relationships – Making Sense of How to Start Again: Thursdays, 22 October to 26 November, 6pm-8pm | Registration
– Empowering Employment: Mondays, 26 October to 30 November, 12pm-1.30pm | Registration

Featuring jazz vocalist Emma Pask, the Royal Australian Navy Big Band, entertainer Charlie Chech, and the Ev & Bow Dancers, the concert brings together the sounds, sights and spirit of Christmas.
Thursday, 26 November, 10.30am-1.30pm
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, 30 Eton St, Sutherland
Tickets | Webpage

Sutherland Shire Council and partners session designed to help seniors stay healthy, active, and independent through good nutrition. Participants will discover practical tips for eating well, learn how food can support their wellbeing as they age, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
Wednesday, 4 November, 10am-12pm
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Flyer | Registration

Collaborative Against Abuse of Older People in Sutherland Shire community seminar covering financial wellbeing, personal security, and elder abuse awareness. A panel of guest speakers will provide practical advice, helpful resources, and information on where to seek support.
Monday, 26 October, 9.30am-11am
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Flyer | Bookings: Engadine Community Services, 9520 7022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the campaign encourages people to ‘Be a friend. Tell a friend’ by talking to their loved ones about the importance of regular breast screening so that more women book an appointment when they are due.
Website (includes social media tiles, posters and displays for digital screens, as well as translated resources) | Breast screen bookings: 13 20 50

Presented by Services Australia, this information session will teach attendees about the new changes to the aged care system in Australia and will include information about means test assessments, accommodation payments, financial hardship assistance, and online services.
Wednesday, 21 October, 10.30am-12pm
Oatley Public Library, 26 Letitia St, Oatley
Registration

The Family Co. education and support group designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for women who reside in Sutherland Shire and St George, to understand the complexity of domestic and family violence and reduce the social isolation of their experience.
Fridays, 16 October to 13 November, 10am-12pm
90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
Flyer | Registration

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College Term 3 2026 offers recovery and wellbeing courses for people 16 and over living in the SESLHD catchment area. This includes people with a lived experience of mental distress or suicidal crisis and their families, carers and support people, as well as NSW Health staff, volunteers and students in SESLHD.
Various dates, times and locations (including online), during Term 4 2026
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, Unit 2, Ground Floor, Kirk Pl, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Term 4 2026 Course Timetable | Course Guide 2026 | Enrolment | Contact: 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au

Bayside Library screening of “Lemon and Poppyseed Cake”: a story of two estranged sisters reunited through a mysterious inheritance – a bakery in a small island town. Attendees can bring their own movie snacks with tea and coffee provided.
Wednesday, 21 October, 10am-12pm
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Bookings | Contact: 9562 1821

Designed for older people, adults with disability, community members and frontline workers, these videos reinforce that everyone has the right to be safe and supported. They provide practical examples to help people recognise neglect and financial abuse, and how to respond safely and access support.
Videos: Neglect & Financial Abuse | Videos Communication Toolkit

This post expires on Tuesday 15 December 2026