Georges River Council and 3 Bridges’ Battle of the Beats competition is a key event in the Georges River Youth Festival (GRYFest), designed to showcase the talents of young musicians. The competition is open to amateur musicians 25 and under, and all musical genres are welcome.
Expressions of interest (EOI) are open, closing Friday, 21 February
Anxiety Support Group (Cronulla)
Wayahead’s Anxiety Support Group is for people with anxiety and their friends and family to come together to share their experiences, and learn from each other.
Second Monday of the month, 6.30pm
Soldiers Room 4, Cronulla RSL, 38 Gerrale St, Cronulla
Registration: supportgroups@wayahead.org.au or 1300 794 992
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Service Available for People with Disability Who Are Not NDIS Participants
Community Connections is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service available to people with disability aged 9-64, and their families. There is no need to apply to the NDIS to get this service – both people with disability and NDIS participants can access it through NDIS local area coordinators, to get help accessing community supports. Local area coordinators can also help people with disability apply for the NDIS and start their plan.
More information: brochure and website
NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) Partner: Latrobe Community Health Service
This post expires on Saturday 22 February 2025
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): What Are & What Are Not NDIS Supports?
Two publications from National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) outline what are and what are not NDIS supports:
Supports that are ‘NDIS supports’: There are 37 categories of goods and services that are ‘NDIS supports’. NDIS supports are the services, items and equipment that can be funded by the NDIS.
Supports that are not ‘NDIS supports’: There are 15 categories of goods and services that are not ‘NDIS supports’. These are services, items, and equipment that can’t be funded by the NDIS.
This post expires on Saturday 22 February 2025
Pilates Classes for Older People (Sutherland)
SHARE’s Pilates Classes for Older People 50 years and over are low impact, promoting strength and mobility of muscles while focusing on improving the core, pelvic floor, balance and posture.
Tuesdays for 10 weeks during school terms, 10.30am-11.30am
Sutherland Senior Centre, 749 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland
Registrations: 8580 0628 or info@share.org.au
Art As Therapy: Expressions of Interest for 2025 Seniors Wellness Program (Carlton)
SHARE are seeking Expressions of Interest for participants for their 2025 Art As Therapy Senior Wellness Program. Art therapy helps reduce anxiety, builds emotional resilience, and improves social skills and communication. For older adults 50 and over.
Thursdays for 10 weeks, 10am-12pm
Carlton School of Arts Hall, 2 Short St, Carlton
Contact to express interest: 8580 0628 or info@share.org.au
This post expires on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Sutherland Shire Free & Low Cost Food Services List
Sutherland Shire Free & Low Cost Food Services List includes contact details for services offering groceries and produce, food pantries, and meals. Updated November 2024. The list is maintained by Orana. Email with any changes or updates.
This post expires on Saturday 19 April 2025
Volunteering & Young People Campaign
Hanging Out to Help Out is an Australian Government campaign aimed at raising awareness of volunteering among young people 15-18. Access resources for volunteer involving organisations, including campaign materials.
This post expires on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Resources to Teach Children & Young People about Body Safety
National Office for Child Safety’s resources to teach children and young people about body safety include My Superhero Voice Storybook, a culturally inclusive and safe resource for adults to start conversations with the children and young people in their lives about child sexual abuse. Available in e-book format, and translated into 10 languages.
This post expires on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Aboriginal Women’s Health Checks (Caringbah, Menai, Rockdale & La Perouse – Out of area)
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District offers Aboriginal Women’s Health Checks, by appointment, with no referral needed, at:
– HealthOne, Sutherland Hospital, Kareena Rd, Caringbah
– Menai Community Health Centre, 32 Allison Crescent, Menai
– Rockdale Community Health Centre, 16-18 King St, Rockdale
– La Perouse Aboriginal Community Health Centre, 1 Elaroo Ave, La Perouse
Appointments, or to talk with a Women’s Health Nurse: 0408 901 378 or 0457 881 350
More information about the service: Sharon Brown, 0447 097 395 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
This post expires on Wednesday 19 February 2025