Adults

SGSCC provides on-site, nationally recognised training to support your clients. Focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and Certificate III Pathways in Early Childhood Education & Individual Support, these programs boost employability and confidence. Support for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners provided.
Contact: Eliza Kallis, ekallis@sgscc.edu.au or 8543 7409

This post expires on Wednesday 19 August 2026

Suited to people returning to the workforce after a long absence or retraining in a new career, and those seeking skills to enhance future studies. All courses commence July and August 2026:
Gymea – download flyers:
– Statement of Attainment in Beginner Computer Skills
– Beginner Computer Skills
– Certificate I in Preparation for Work & Training
– Certificate II in Career Preparation
– Certificate I in Workplace Skills
– Ceramics for Beginners
– Introduction to Excel & Database
– Watercolour & Mixed Media
TAFE NSW Gymea, Hotham Rd, Gymea
St George – download flyers:
– Statement of Attainment in Information, Technology & Digital Workplace Skills
– Statement of Attainment in Personal Budgets & Planning for Financial Growth
– Beginner Computing Skills
– Certificate I in Preparation for Work & Training
– Certificate I in Workplace Skills
– Introduction to Beauty, Health & Wellbeing
– Introduction to Beauty, Health & Wellbeing – Improve your Conversational English
TAFE NSW St George, Cnr Princes Hwy & President Ave, Kogarah
Pre-course appointment bookings for all courses: SUTCPES@tafensw.edu.au or 0438 168 987

– Certificate IV in Housing: Students will learn responsibilities as a housing officer and explore the many services that can assist their clients, and how to build relationships with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness | Mondays, part-time for 12 months, from 20 July | Enrolment
– Certificate IV in Mental Health: Students will explore mental health issues and gain the skills to make a difference in the lives of others, empowering people through the recovery framework | Thursdays, part-time for one year + six months, from 23 July | Enrolment
Note: Both these courses are advertised as ‘Combination’ delivery, meaning although they are run by Dubbo campus they are delivered virtually.

Hopefield 12-month trauma healing and pathways-to-purpose group program for female survivors of abuse 18 years and over. It offers therapeutic services, training, and mentoring to rebuild their lives.
Hopefield, 2-4 Tea Gardens Ave, Kirrawee
Program information including full eligibility criteria & referral / application form | Contact: admin@hopefield.org.au or 9545 0299

All outreach services 10am-12pm:
– Legal Advice Clinic: Kingsford Legal Centre advice about family law and domestic violence; debt; housing repairs; Centrelink; fines | First Tuesday of the month | Appointments: 9385 9566 or legal@unsw.edu.au
– Service NSW: Information on concession and rebate entitlements | First Wednesday of the month | Drop-in, or appointments: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
– Services Australia: Information on Centrelink entitlements | First Wednesday of the month | Drop-in, or appointments: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
21A Dalley Ave Pagewood
Outreach services flyer

This qualification trains participants for diverse commercial cookery roles, developing essential kitchen and culinary skills to prepare food and menus. It offers a pathway to employment as a commercial cook across various hospitality settings, including restaurants, hotels, pubs, clubs, and cafes.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 21 July 2026 to 18 June 2027
TAFE NSW Loftus, Rawson Ave, Loftus
Flyer | Enrolment

Kai’Mia Community hands-on healthy cooking sessions for people over 60 years, with recipe handouts, handy tips, and delicious food. Sessions on Wednesdays, 9.30am-12pm:
– Healthy Heart: 17 June | Flyer
– Gut Health: 24 June | Flyer
39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Contact: Brenda Eggleton, 9524 9559 or reception@kaimia.org.au

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission has launched a national campaign to help older people, their families and supporters better understand their rights and protections in aged care.
Campaign information | Stakeholder Toolkit | Provider & Worker Toolkit

This post expires on Wednesday 5 August 2026

COTA Australia and Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) webinar series for older people, their families, and supporters, addressing participant-submitted questions. Topics may include reduced Support at Home services, poor allocations from the Integrated Assessment Tool, and higher charges in residential care. Register for one, two, or all three webinars.
Friday, 8 May; Monday, 1 June & Tuesday, 30 June, 2pm-4pm
Registration

Department of Health, Disability & Ageing “Vaccination is the best preparation” campaign aims to raise awareness of the serious risks of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, and the benefits of vaccination for older people. A First Nations version has also been developed, as well as translations for culturally and linguistically diverse audiences.
Campaign website | Resources (factsheet, poster, videos & bookmark) | First Nations resources | Translated resources

This post expires on Monday 3 August 2026