Adults

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 May meeting will feature a guest speaker from Parkinson’s NSW, with an update on the latest breakthrough treatments.
Friday, 15 May, 10.00am-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

Bayside Library screening of “Like Father, Like Son”: when Ryota learns that his biological son was switched with another boy after birth, he faces the difficult decision to choose his true son or the boy he and his wife have raised as their own. Attendees can bring their own movie snacks with tea and coffee provided.
Wednesday, 20 May, 10am-12pm
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Bookings

St George Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) presentation for older adults and their family members, including misuse of medication, risks of incorrect use of medication, why medication safety matters, tips and memory aids for safe medication management, roles for families/caregivers, and resource and information pack giveaways.
Wednesday, 27 May, 10.30am-12pm
Civic Theatre, 16 MacMahon St, Hurstville
Flyer | Registration: online, 9556 1769 or admin@2connect.org.au

Australian fiction author Alicia Thompson is hosting a writing workshop for adults to exercise their creative muscles in a collaborative group setting. During the workshop, participants will complete writing tasks focused on various aspects of story writing, and share the results with the class to receive feedback.
Wednesday, 20 May, 2.30pm-5.30pm
Sans Souci Library, 104 Russell Ave, Dolls Point
Flyer | Registration

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

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

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

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