Sutherland Shire Libraries are seeking older people who would like to participate in a six-week Young Mentors Program to connect high school students with seniors to share essential digital literacy skills. This is a one-on-one technology help program where the learning is centred around the older person’s needs.
Wednesdays, 19 August 00to 23 September, 4pm-5pm
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Bookings: online or 9710 0351
St George Mental Health Family & Carer Forum
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) forum for families and carers involved with mental health services. It will focus on medication, with guest speakers including Mental Health Unit Pharmacist, GP Liaison Nursing Team, and Keeping Body in Mind Team.
Tuesday, 18 August, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Seminar Room, Research & Education Centre, 4-10 South St, Kogarah
Flyer | Registration | Contact: helen.ledlin@health.nsw.gov.au or 9553 2500
South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) Community Choir (Mascot)
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
This post expires on Monday 26 October 2026
Australian Government energy.gov.au Guides in 40 Languages
Expanded selection of translated guides on energy-saving information, including “5 bright ideas for saving energy and money in your home”, “A renter’s guide to saving energy and water”, and “What to do if you are having trouble paying your electricity and gas bills”.
Download guides
This post expires on Wednesday 21 October 2026
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Bulbuwil Healthy Living Pilates Group for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People (Sutherland)
The Wednesday night Water Group has been cancelled until mid-September and is being replaced by a Pilates Group, focusing on core strength, mobility, posture, and balance. Suitable for mat and chair-based options.
Wednesdays, 6pm
Sutherland Multipurpose Centre, 123 Flora St, Sutherland
Flyer | Registration: 0409 731 923
Sutherland Shire Council Webinar for Parents/Carers: Early Steps to School Success
Webinar for parents/carers of children starting school in the next few years. Participants will learn how to support their child’s journey to kindergarten, get practical tips and expert insights from Council’s early childhood specialists, hear how Council’s Early Education Centres prepare children for primary school, and have their questions answered.
Wednesday, 19 August, 6.30pm-7.30pm, via MS Teams
Flyer | Registration
Bayside Libraries Tech Savvy Seniors Classes for Nepalese Speakers
Introductory technology classes for Nepalese-speaking seniors. All classes are on Mondays, 9.30am-11.30am. Topics:
– Email: 3 August | Registration
– Cyber Safety: 10 August | Registration
– Online Shopping & Banking: 17 August | Registration
– Smartphones: 24 August | Registration
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyers: English & Nepalese | Contact: 9562 1821 or enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Ramp Up: Art Workshop for Young People 14-18 Years (Oatley Park)
National Science Week 2026 event led by Studio Elsie in collaboration with Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society, headspace Hurstville and The Bike Shed Mortdale. Participants will learn stencil and graffiti art techniques with a youth worker and street artist.
Saturday, 22 August, 1pm-4pm
Oatley Park Castle, Oatley Park
Registration | Information about subsidised places for young people: hello@studioelsie.com or 0426 600 749
Life in Mind – Conversations Matter Resources
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.
Download resources
This post expires on Monday 19 October 2026
New Dates for Rockdale & Hurstville: Free Childhood Immunisation Clinics
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, 31 July & 14 August, 9.20am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Hurstville Hub: 11–15 Bond St | Tuesdays, 4 August & 18 August, 9am-1.40pm | Flyer
Bookings: 1300 244 288. Translating service 131 450 is available to book an appointment.
SESLHD Childhood Immunisation Clinics 2026 Calendar | Childhood immunisation information