Adults

Offers wellness programs for older women 50 years and over. Term 2 activities include Qigong, Feldenkrais, Exercise, Moves for All, and Chair Yoga, plus a weekly lunch catch-up.
– Term 2 Activities: Mondays & Wednesdays, various times | Sutherland Seniors’ Centre, 749A Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland | Contact: ownsutherland@ownnsw.org.au
– Weekly Lunch: Second Thursday of the month, 12pm | Club on East, 7 East Pde, Sutherland | Contact: Marion Baker, marionruby@hotmail.com
Term 2 2026 brochure

Online support for people with mild mental health challenges, with guided support from trained practitioners using Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) through online tools. People can get guided support during phone or video sessions to help manage anxiety, low moods, and everyday challenges.
Medicare Mental Health Check In website & fact sheet for consumers | Medicare Mental Health resources (including translated fact sheets, posters, social media tiles, videos & stakeholder kits)

This post expires on Tuesday 21 July 2026

This year’s “Let’s Talk About Falls – Staying Safe Starts with a Chat” campaign aims to break the stigma around talking about falls to help Australians access care and begin early interventions. NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network website has resources including posters, email signatures, and staff education presentations.
Resources | Daily Physical Activity factsheet | Safe Exercise at Home website | NSW Government Active & Healthy website

Event by Workforce & Volunteer Expo Committee, representing St George, Sutherland, Bayside and Georges River Councils, alongside local aged care service providers. The Expo will highlight local jobs, career pathways, volunteering opportunities, and community support services.
Attendees can connect with local aged care providers and volunteer organisations, hear from guest speakers, and discover pathways to meaningful work, learning, and contribution.
Wednesday, 29 April, 10am-12pm
Marana Auditorium, 16 Macmahon St, Hurstville
Flyer | Registration | Contact: julie.dunne@ageingaustralia.asn.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:
– Exploring Trauma for Women: Friday, 1 May, 10am-1pm, Jannali | Flyer
– Exploring Hoarding: Tuesday, 5 May, 10am-2pm, Kogarah | Flyer
– Consumer & Peer Worker Roles within Mental Health: Tuesday, 12 May, 9am-4.30pm, Kogarah | Flyer
– Exploring Bipolar: Tuesday, 19 May, 12.30pm-3.30pm, Maroubra | Flyer
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, U2/15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Information & enrolment: website, 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au

Kogarah Community Services (KCS) information session, facilitated by Seniors Rights Service, exploring what abuse of older persons is, including financial, physical, and emotional abuse by relatives, carers, or professionals.
Thursday, 30 April, 12pm-1.30pm
KCS Community Hub, 49 English St Kogarah
Flyer | Bookings: 9553 6506

Kai’Mia Community is hosting watercolour sessions where participants will learn all the basics of producing a watercolour painting, including how to mix colours, how to use water on the paper, and more.
Wednesdays, fortnightly, 1pm-3.30pm
Kai’Mia Community, 39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Bookings: Brenda, 9524 9559 or beggleton@kaimia.org.au

This post expires on Sunday 19 July 2026

Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) Info sheet for consumers on how the new Aged Care Act will change what they pay and the services they receive. It explains the Support at Home program, funding arrangements, and protections like lifetime caps and hardship support.
In-home Aged Care Info Sheet | OPAN Support at Home info website

This post expires on Tuesday 7 July 2026

The Family Co. education and support group designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for women who reside in the Sutherland Shire area, to understand the complexity of Domestic & Family Violence and reduce the social isolation of their experience.
Fridays, 1 May to 29 May, 10am-12pm
90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 9528 2933 or info@thefamilyco.org.au

Club for people who love playing chess, to meet like-minded individuals. All skill levels welcome; must be familiar with basic moves of each chess piece.
– Eastgardens Library: First Monday of the month (except October & November; if Monday is a Public Holiday club meets the following Monday), 3pm-5pm | 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens | Registration
– Mascot Library: Tuesdays (except Public Holidays), 3pm-5pm | 2 Hatfield St, Mascot | No registration required
Flyer

This post expires on Tuesday 7 July 2026