Sutherland Shire Council and Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation community festival for NAIDOC Week, to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Live music, art displays, market stalls, cultural workshops, games, face painting, BBQ, and more.
Thursday, 9 July, 10am-2pm
Gunnamatta Park & Hall, 39-41 Nicholson Pde, Cronulla
Flyer | Website
LiveUp First Nations Healthy Ageing Video
LiveUp and partners have released a new video: “Uncle Victor Wright on Koori Knockout and staying strong”. Uncle Victor Wright (Dunghutti), co-founder of the Koori Knockout, reflects on the history of the game and shares powerful lessons in staying strong.
View video | LiveUp First Nations resources
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iREADi (Integrated Rehabilitation for Early Stage Dementia) Program (Kogarah)
Calvary Health Care Kogarah is accepting referrals for a group rehabilitation and education program for people recently diagnosed with early-stage, mild dementia, and their carers. iREADi builds practical skills and confidence to help participants maintain independence, stay socially connected, navigate daily life, and plan for the future. Anyone can refer.
Commences Wednesday, 29 July, for 9 weeks
Calvary Health Care Kogarah, 91–111 Rocky Point Rd, Kogarah
Referrals: 0475 763 138 or CHC-CCHIntake@health.nsw.gov.au
Landcare Australia Bupa Healthy Cities Landcare Grants
Grants of $5,000 to $25,000 for environmental community groups and organisations to establish native plants (trees, shrubs and groundcovers) across Australia in urban and peri-urban landscapes.
Closes Monday, 13 July, 5pm
New Dates: Free Childhood Immunisation Clinics (Rockdale, Hurstville & Caringbah)
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, 19 June, 3 July & 17 July, 9.20am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Hurstville Hub: 11–15 Bond St | Tuesdays, 23 June & 7 July, 9am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Caringbah Hub: Caringbah Child & Family Health Centre, 386 Port Hacking Rd | Friday, 26 June, 9.20am-1.30pm | Flyer
Bookings: 1300 244 288. Translating service 131 450 is available to book an appointment.
SESLHD Childhood Immunisation Clinics 2026 Calendar | Childhood immunisation information
Orana: Volunteers Needed (Sutherland)
Orana is seeking volunteers to help pack fruit and veggie boxes for local families and individuals, commencing as soon as possible. No experience needed – just a willingness to help and a friendly spirit.
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm & Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Orana, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
Flyer | Contact: Sherie, 9521 8280 or admin@oranansw.org.au
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Childhood Support Network Webinar: Setting up Environments to Support Behaviour
City of Canterbury Bankstown webinar (open to services in Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire) for early childhood/community workers. Participants will learn how to evaluate and adapt physical, visual, and sensory layouts to proactively reduce stress and anxiety, fostering an accessible space where positive behaviours naturally thrive.
Tuesday, 30 June, 12pm-12.45pm
Registration
Anglicare Sydney 2026 Rental Affordability Snapshot: Greater Sydney & the Illawarra Report
The report defined an affordable rental property as one which required up to 30% of a household’s income in rent. In Greater Sydney and the Illawarra only 10 properties were affordable for any households living on income support payments. None were affordable for a family with two children on JobSeeker.
Download report
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Report: The Affordability Crisis – The New Face of Poverty in NSW
NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) report reveals the intensifying cost of living is pulling middle-income households into poverty. Concurrently, the state’s most financially vulnerable families are struggling to afford basic essentials – including food, healthcare, and housing – while finding it increasingly difficult to stay connected with their communities.
Website | Report
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Good Things Foundation Grants
– Building Digital Skills Grants Round 18: Grants of $3,000 to $20,500 to help organisations support older Australians 50+ years through digital mentoring sessions. Closes Tuesday, 7 July
– Get Online Week (19-25 October) Event Grants: Grants of $1,000 to host an event to help people in the community learn new digital skills. Closes Friday, 24 July