Adults

Kai’Mia Community tea tasting experience featuring herbs from the local community garden. Attendees can sample dried garden herbs prepared in organic tea bags, learn the benefits of the featured herbs, and spend time with others in a welcoming space.
Wednesday, 1 July, 11am-12.15pm
Gymea Community Centre, 39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: Brenda Eggleton, 9524 9559 or reception@kaimia.org.au

NSW Health and partners health expo featuring health checks (including eyes and ears, women’s health, blood pressure, blood sugar, and Hepatitis B and C); cancer prevention information; drug and alcohol support; pharmacy support; and more. Confidential and open to everyone.
Monday, 29 June, 10am-2pm
Riverwood Community Centre, 151 Belmore Rd Nth, Riverwood
Flyer

Bayside Library screening of “The Song Keepers”: the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir go on a historic journey to take back the hymns that were given to their ancestors by German missionaries, but in their own ancient languages. Attendees can bring their own movie snacks with tea and coffee provided.
Wednesday, 8 July, 10am-12pm
Level 2, Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Bookings

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was on Monday, 15 June. The theme was ‘Beyond awareness: Making elder abuse prevention work’.
– Ageing and Disability Commission Reports of Abuse of Older People & Adults with a Disability 2019-2024: Bayside | Georges River | Sutherland Shire
– Local Collaboratives of Service Providers Working Together on the Prevention of Abuse of Older People in the Community:
Collaborative Against Abuse of Older People in Sutherland Shire: Website | Contact: julied@ecs.org.au
St George Prevention of Abuse of Older People Collaborative: Contact: mnasour@amanacommunityservices.com
– Compass: Elder abuse. What’s it all about? website

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At the open day, attendees can find out about the College’s courses for people 16 years and over and living in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) area, peer-based support for students, and the enrolment process (self-referrals accepted).
Thursday, 9 July, 1pm-3pm
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Flyer | RSVP: by Monday, 6 July, online

Presented by Timeless Heartlines, the workshop will introduce the foundations of transforming memory into meaningful, engaging and historically grounded memoir writing. Through guided exercises, participants will gain clarity and confidence in developing their own chapter-length memoir.
Saturday, 27 June, 9.30am-11.30am
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Registration

The campaign will run across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok to reach people aged 16 to 40 years where they consume most of their media. The campaign website has resources (including translations), a promotional toolkit, and social media tiles.
Campaign website

LiveUp has released online resources for healthy ageing, to help build strength and balance. They include a video of a guided exercise class, short video clips with tips and highlights from the class, and exercise guides.
Fitness for All resources

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AIR St George branch holds monthly meetings for retirees 50 years and over to catch-up, socialise, and hear about matters affecting independence in retirement. The June meeting will feature Vinita Nand, Optometrist, talking about eye care as we age and common eye procedures.
Friday, 26 June, 10am-12.15pm
Mortdale RSL, 25 Macquarie Pl, Mortdale (onsite parking and lift to first floor)
Contact: Phil Scott, 0400 964 253 or airstgeorge@yahoo.com.au

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College upcoming courses for people 16 and over living in the SESLHD catchment area, and others who are eligible:
– Supporting Recovery & Looking After Yourself as a Carer: Monday, 22 June, 10am-2pm, Kogarah | Flyer
– Getting into Exercise: Wednesday, 24 June, 10am-12pm, Kogarah | Flyer
– Committee Work: Tuesday, 30 June, 10am-2pm, Kogarah & Online | Flyer
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, U2/15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Information & enrolment: website, 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au