For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
Everymind – Life in Mind has released updated Conversations Matter resources. There are three core resources: Talking with someone about suicidal thoughts; Talking with someone bereaved by suicide; and Talking with a child about suicide.
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) clinics offer all the recommended free vaccines due for babies and children from 6 weeks to 4 years, and will help families finding it difficult to make an appointment with a bulk-billing GP. They also offer catch-up vaccinations for any children who have missed their previous doses. No Medicare required. Bookings recommended.
– Rockdale Hub: Rockdale Community Health Centre, 16-18 King St | Fridays, 14 August, 28 August & 11 September, 9.20am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Hurstville Hub: 11–15 Bond St | Tuesdays, 18 August, 1 September & 15 September, 9am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Caringbah Hub: Fridays, 21 August & 18 September, 9.20am-1.30pm, Caringbah Child & Family Health Centre, 386 Port Hacking Rd | Flyer
Bookings: 1300 244 288. Translating service 131 450 is available to book an appointment.
SESLHD Childhood Immunisation Clinics 2026 Calendar | Childhood immunisation information
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District – Bulbuwil Healthy Living is holding vaccination clinics for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, from teenagers to Elders. Vaccinations available include COVID-19, flu, adolescents’ catch up, vaccines for pregnant women, pneumococcal, shingles, and RSV. Walk-ins welcome. No Medicare needed.
Wednesdays, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October & 11 November, 9am-2pm
HealthOne Building, Sutherland Hospital, 126 Kareena Rd, Miranda
Flyer | Contact: 9382 8333
headspace Miranda and Hurstville monthly drop-in space, facilitated by work and study specialists at Ostara. It is a safe and relaxed environment where young people with disability can meet other young people who are exploring employment opportunities, build social connections, and learn more about available supports.
Last Thursday of the month, from 30 July, 12pm-1.30pm
Alternates between headspace Miranda and Hurstville:
5/522 Kingsway, Miranda
Level 1, 8 Woodville St, Hurstville
Flyer | Contact: Laila Curry, 0407 876 923 or laila.curry@ostara.org.au
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Grants in the following categories: Content; Specialist Radio Programming; Development & Operations (all close Tuesday, 11 August, 2pm); and Stolen Generations Truth Telling (closes Tuesday, 1 September, 2pm).
CatholicCare Sydney group program supporting children 7-12 years who have or are experiencing parental separation. It provides children with a safe space to develop their emotional literacy through creative therapy, build resilience, and connect with other children in similar situations.
– Lewisham: Tuesday, 29 September to Thursday, 1 October, CatholicCare Sydney, 2C West St | Registrations close Friday, 11 September
– Bankstown: Tuesday, 6 October to Thursday, 8 October, Bankstown Family Relationship Centre, 8 Jacobs St | Registrations close Friday, 18 September
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 9707 8555
Butterfly’s annual awareness month providing resources to schools, families, and sporting/activity clubs to support young people’s body image. While BodyKind celebrations are focused on August, resources are available all year round.
Flyer | Information & resources
Peer support program for parents and carers of a child with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs, including developmental delay.
Saturdays, during school terms, 10am-12pm
Billa Road Community Hall, 50R Billa Rd, Bangor
Flyer | Contact: website enquiry form or jlouden@playgroupnsw.org.au
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– Play Strong Program: Supported playgroup for families with children 0-3 years to connect with Early Childhood Education Services (ECEC). Learn about play and develop skills to support a child’s transition into a childcare service | Mondays, during school terms, 10am-12pm, Billa Rd Playgroup Hall, Bangor | Flyer
– Play2Thrive: Supported playgroup for families with children 0-5 years in a range of circumstances, including limited social support or connections, single parent households, First Nations or culturally diverse backgrounds, mental health challenges, challenges with finances or housing, and other vulnerabilities | Various days & times, during school terms, locations in Sutherland Shire | Flyer
Contact: admin@playgroupnsw.org.au
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RAIN is seeking volunteers to support multicultural seniors through social visits and activities, participation in cultural programs and events, and learning about food safety and culturally appropriate meal preparation. Training and mentoring provided. Open to students, job seekers and community members 18 years and over. No experience needed.
Flyer | Application | Contact: 0426 417 533 or oshin@rainseniors.org
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