Regular activities include Service NSW & Services Australia drop-in; Women’s Circle; Sewing Group; plus the following:
– Mums & Bubs Group: Thursdays, during school terms, 10am-12pm | Flyer
– School Holiday Fun for Mums & Children: Tuesday, 7 July (Lego Masters), 10am-12pm & Tuesday, 9 July (Wizard & Fairy Wands), 11.30am-1.30pm | Flyer
– Indonesian Women’s Group: Wednesday, 8 July (Services Australia Talk) & Wednesday, 22 July (Art & Craft), 1pm-2.30pm | Flyer
– Crafternoons: Tuesday, 21 July (Painting Landscapes), 12.30pm-2.30pm | Flyer & Tuesday, 28 July, (Watercolour Painting), 12pm-2pm | Flyer
21A Dalley Ave, Pagewood
Registration for the above activities: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
July 2026 Calendar of Activities
Adults
Help aHead: Sutherland Shire Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub
Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) funded integrated mental health and wellbeing Hub for adults in Sutherland Shire experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug and related psychosocial challenges.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday, 10am-7pm
383 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah
Brochure | Contact: 8512 5800 or helpahead@gph.org.au | Referrals: from Medicare Mental Health Line, 1800 595 212, GPs or walk-in during opening hours
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Elder Abuse Resources
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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LiveUp Fitness for All Resources
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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Older Women’s Network (OWN) NSW Online Classes
Weekly wellbeing classes with topics including Feldenkrais Method; Tai Chi; Chair Yoga; Movie Club; and Sound Healing.
Various dates & times, weekly, via Zoom
Information & registration
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Opening Soon: Help aHead Mental Health Hubs in Central & Eastern Sydney
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) have announced the upcoming launch of two integrated mental health hubs, Help aHead. The new model will provide adults 18 years and over across the region with a single, community-based entry point to coordinated, wraparound mental health care.
Download media release
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Saver Plus
Financial education program that matches participants’ savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. It assists individuals and families on lower incomes to develop long-term saving habits and reach a savings goal. Participants are paired with a savings coach and make regular deposits towards an agreed goal over a 10-month period.
Flyer | Website | Contact: 1300 610 355
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License to Thrive Community Expo (Gymea)
Activus Transport, in partnership with Service NSW, community expo to help attendees stay connected, confident and independent, even if they no longer drive. Featuring guest speakers, local exhibitors, health and wellbeing information and community services – with special guest MC Jean Kittson AM. No bookings required.
Thursday, 23 July, 9am-1pm
Tradies Gymea, 57 Manchester Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Contact: 8555 0000
TAFE NSW Loftus Literacy Courses Semester 2 2026
All courses run for 18 weeks (Semester 2) from commencement date, unless otherwise indicated:
– Course & Certificate I, II & III in EAL (Access) (English as an Additional Language): Commences Monday, 20 July, for 20 weeks, 9am-2.30pm | Flyer | Expression of Interest form
– TAFE Statement in Foundation Reading & Writing for Adults (Adult Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation): Commences Monday, 20 July, 9am-2.30pm | Flyer | Enrolment
– TAFE Statement in Foundation Reading & Writing for Adults (Developing 21st Century Computing & Digital Skills): Commences Tuesday, 21 July, 9.30am-12pm | Flyer | Enrolment or Commences Wednesday, 22 July, for 18 weeks, 9.30am-12pm | Flyer | Enrolment
– Statement of Attainment in Foundation Skills Support (Learning NSW Road Rules with Community Support): Commences Tuesday, 21 July, 12.30pm-2.30pm | Flyer | Expression of Interest form
– Statement of Attainment in Foundation Skills Support (Pronunciation & Conversation): Commences Wednesday, 22 July, 12.30pm-3.30pm | Flyer | Expression of Interest form
Information Session for all Courses: Wednesday, 24 June, 9am-5pm (anytime drop-in)
TAFE NSW Loftus, Rawson Ave, Loftus
Contact: Carol McKirdy, Carol.McKirdy@tafensw.edu.au
Sutherland Shire Council New Seniors Webpage
The new webpage includes information on dementia, understanding the new Support at Home program, pathways to healthy ageing, a seniors services directory, subscribing to the seniors e-newsletter, and the Seniors Advisory Group.
Flyer | View webpage
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