Adults

Orana is offering Tax Help with an accredited community volunteer. The ATO Tax Help Program assists eligible people earning $60,000 or less to complete their tax returns online.
Wednesdays, by appointment, to 30 October, 2pm-4pm
Orana, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
More information and appointments: 9521 8280

Gymea Community Aid & Information Services’ iPhone & iPad Course participants will learn how to take great photos and share them safely, navigate the Internet, post information online, download and remove apps, and keep their data safe. Open to all ages and abilities.
Tuesdays, 15 October to 3 December, 9.30am-12pm
Gymea Community Aid & Information Services, 39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Bookings: Brenda, beggleton@gcais.org.au or 9524 9559

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)’s South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College Term 4 offers free 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
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, U2/15 Kensington St, Kogarah
More information and enrolment details: website, 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au

Note: Dates and frequency of the sessions have changed to bi-monthly.
Southern Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SSWDVCAS), The Family Co’s sessions for women who are victims in Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and domestic violence charge matters with upcoming dates at Sutherland Court. Led by the NSW Police Prosecutor, the session provides women with information on what to expect in a hearing and experience sitting in a courtroom. More information and registration: contact SSWDVCAS, 8508 4300 or sswdvcas@thefamilyco.org.au
Next sessions: Thursdays, 17 October and 12 December, at Sutherland Court House, Corner Flora and Belmont Streets, Sutherland

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s Strengthening for Over 60s program provides strength and balance classes for most fitness levels to help maintain independence. Delivered by exercise professionals on various days at community venues in Bayside, Georges River & Sutherland LGAs.
Term 5 classes commence week beginning Monday, 21 October for nine weeks. Medical clearance from GP and registration required.
Contact: 911 31397, SESLHD-strength@health.nsw.gov.au or visit website

Opportunity to try Walk Soccer, an adapted version of soccer to enable older people to enjoy a safe playing experience. Small mixed teams suitable for women 40 and over, and men 55 and over, experienced or beginners. Organised by Walking Football NSW.
Wednesdays, 10am–12pm
Jim Graham Field, 148 Farr Street, Rockdale
Registrations: contact Nick, 0415 213 917 or Rockdale@walksoccer.au
More information
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PSS provides free access to short-term psychological therapy either face-to-face or via telehealth. PSS is for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns who live in the Central and Eastern Sydney region, and are experiencing financial hardship or low income and may not be able to access support through Medicare subsidised psychological services.
Contact mentalhealth@cesphn.com.au or 1300 170 554
Website
Flyers: Open to referral notice; Program flyer

This post expires on Monday 2 December 2024

Orana has a new experienced volunteer available to support people with administrative tasks e.g. filling out forms and paperwork, JP services, and digital mentoring
Thursdays, 12pm-3.30pm
Orana Sutherland, 3A Stapleton Avenue, Sutherland
Appointments only: contact 9521 8280 or admin@oranansw.org.au
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This post expires on Saturday 30 November 2024

An initiative of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s Eastern Suburbs Older Persons Mental Health Service and partners, Thriving, Connecting & Ageing is a positive ageing Forum for older people to hear from healthy ageing experts.
Wednesday, 23 October, 10am-1pm
The Juniors, 558A Anzac Parade, Kingsford
Register. More information: acpforum@health.nsw.gov.au or 9382 3759