Adults

The SECC Community Choir with Maree Butler is open to all adults: no experience needed. An opportunity to meet people, build confidence, and sing together. Limited to Bayside, Randwick, City of Sydney, Woollahra and Waverley LGAs. New members must register online first.
Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Coronation Hall, The SECC Hub, 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot
Registration | Contact: 7903 0607 or hubadmin@secc.sydney

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The workshop series offers a safe, non-judgemental space that can help participants communicate effectively in difficult situations, handle conflict confidently. manage strong emotions safely, and become a positive partner, parent, friend, colleague. Participants are required to attend all sessions.
Saturdays & Sundays, 8 August to 23 August, 4.45pm-8.30pm, via Zoom
Registration | Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) brochure

Trauma-informed programs that address the core needs women require to recover and rebuild their lives after domestic abuse and trauma, and create lasting, measurable impact.
– Navigating Emotions: Thursdays, 30 July to 27 August, 6.30pm-8.30pm
– Flourishing through Life Transitions: Thursdays, 30 July to 20 August, 12pm-2pm
– Empowering Employment: Mondays, 3 August to 7 September, 12pm-1.30pm
– Managing Money: Mondays, 3 August to 7 September, 6pm-7.30pm
– Caring Conversations: Tuesdays, 4 August to 1 September, 12pm-2pm or 6.30pm-8.30pm
Programs information | Registration | Contact

The Australian Poetry Slam is a live, nation-wide performing arts competition where writers are given two minutes to perform their original work using only their voice.
– Workshop: To learn more about the Poetry Slam and how to perform it | Friday, 14 August, 6pm-8pm | Registration
– Heats: The two best writers will be chosen to represent Bayside at the NSW Australian Poetry Slam National Final in Sydney | Friday, 21 August, 6pm-8pm | Registration
Sans Souci Library, 104 Russell Ave, Sans Souci
Flyer

Orana program offering a supportive space for single mums to recharge, connect, and feel uplifted. The program features peer discussions, practical guidance, and skills-building sessions.
Thursdays, 6 August to 20 August, 10am-12pm
Orana, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
Flyer | Registration: Caroline, 0493 440 774 or caroline@oranansw.org.au

NSW Department of Education scholarships valued at $5,000 per year for up to 3 years, to a maximum of $15,000, to support NSW apprentices to successfully complete their apprenticeship in their chosen trade. Eligibility criteria applies. Closes Wednesday, 30 September.
Information & application

ACON – Say It Out Loud workshop for the LGBTQA+ community on technology-facilitated abuse, to learn from others about how technology-facilitated abuse impacts LGBTQA+ communities, talk with peers about strategies around staying safe online, and understand actions that can be taken to help prevent technology-facilitated abuse.
– Workshop for LGBTQ+SB mob: Wednesday, 29 July, Redfern
– General workshop for the LGBTQA+ community: Monday, 21 September, Wollongong
Registration | ACON – Say It Out Loud website

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College Term 3 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 3 2026
South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, Unit 2, Ground Floor, Kirk Pl, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Term 3 2026 Course Timetable | Course Guide 2026 | Enrolment | Contact: 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) provides social support groups and podiatry services for people 65 years and over with an Aged Care Package.
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm (podiatry services by appointment)
KCAC, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
Flyer | Contact: 9150 7823

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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

This post expires on Wednesday 30 September 2026