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:
– Recovery & Healing through Storytelling: Thursdays, 30 April to 21 May, 10am-12pm, Kogarah | Flyer
– Exploring Trauma for Women: Friday, 1 May, 10am-1pm, Jannali | Flyer
– Resilience: Mondays, 4 May to 25 May, 10am-12pm, Kogarah | Flyer
– Exploring Hoarding: Tuesday, 5 May, 10am-2pm, Kogarah | Flyer
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, U2/15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Information & enrolment: website, 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au
Adults
Hopefield Social Connection Groups (Cronulla)
– Women’s Group: An opportunity for women to gather together for morning tea, an optional craft activity, or just a chat | Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am-11.30am
– Men’s Group: Monthly outing followed by lunch | First Tuesday of the month, 10am
– Mates & Mugs: An opportunity for men to gather for a games afternoon, followed by One Meal dinner | Thursdays, 3.30pm-5pm
Hopefield Cronulla Community Hub, 6 Gosport St, Cronulla
Flyer with all groups | Hopefield events calendar | Contact: 9545 0299 or admin@hopefield.org.au
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Services Australia Help with Aged Care Costs
Aged care financial hardship assistance may be available for people having trouble paying aged care fees or accommodation payments. To be eligible for financial assistance, they must have: completed a calculation of their cost of care; assets below the current threshold of $46,835.10; and not gifted more than the allowable amount.
Information on financial hardship assistance
This post expires on Wednesday 1 July 2026
Podcast: How & Where to Get Help for an Eating Disorder
Butterfly Foundation podcast with practical first steps for seeking help with eating, exercise, or body image – from preparing for the first GP appointment to accessing other supports, including low-cost options.
Podcast episode | All Butterfly: Let’s Talk podcast episodes
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Jacaranda Women’s Hub April 2026 Calendar (Pagewood)
Activities include Service NSW & Services Australia drop-in; Mums & Bubs Playgroup; Women’s Circle; Legal Outreach; Pathways to Healing Women’s Support Group | Flyer; Sewing Group; and Happy Habbits Workshop | Flyer
21A Dalley Ave, Pagewood
April 2026 Calendar of Activities | Contact: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
Set Yourself Free: Women Empowerment Program (Cronulla)
Moving Forward group for women impacted by domestic and family violence. It will support participants to rebuild identity, strengthen resilience, and develop healthy relationships in a safe, culturally aware environment.
Commences Wednesday, 29 April, for 8 weeks, 10am-12pm
Cronulla Central Hall, 38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla
Flyer | Registration | Contact: admin@movingforward.org.au
South East Sydney Community Transport Consultation
Access Sydney Community Transport has funding from the Department of Health, Disability & Aged Care to explore options for delivering community transport that better responds to the changing needs of older people in South East Sydney. They want to know how community transport can better support older people and their carers.
Service providers can complete a survey and register for an online forum on Wednesday, 29 April
Older people and people with an interest is transport services for older people can complete a survey and register for a focus group on Wednesday, 6 May, Eastlakes/Mascot
Consultation information document | Contact: Tyler Marks or Michael Refshauge, 8241 8000
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College Term 2 2026 Courses
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College Term 2 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 2 2026
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, U2/15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Term 2 2026 Course Timetable | Course Guide 2026 | More information and enrolment details: website, 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au
Keep Able: Community Aged Care Wellness & Reablement Approach Resources
A digital platform providing evidence-based resources, practical templates, and professional training to help services deliver the wellness and reablement approach in community aged care, empowering older people to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Keep Able website
This post expires on Wednesday 24 June 2026
NSW Ageing & Disability Commission New LGBTQIA+ Factsheets
– LGBTQIA+ Common signs of abuse, neglect & exploitation factsheet
– LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing checklist factsheet
This post expires on Wednesday 17 June 2026