Children’s Dental Screening & School Holiday Program (Arncliffe):

Better Connected Community Services and partners are offering dental checks along with a school holiday program designed to keep children 5-12 years engaged while promoting healthy smiles.

Monday, 13 July, 10am-12pm
Coronation Hall, 23 Barden St, Arncliffe

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Bookings: text Maria, 0406 448 459

Child & Family

Expression of Interest (EOI): Grandparents Parenting Grandkids Support Group (Botany)

Botany Family & Children’s Centre is establishing a monthly in-person support group for grandparents who are raising grandchildren, in a safe, confidential and welcoming environment. The group will provide grandparents with opportunities to connect with others, share experiences, access relevant information and build supportive networks.

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EOI form to join support group
Contact: 9666 5047 or melissa.m@bfcc.org.au

The Family Co Term 3 2026 Group Program (Jannali & Hurstville)

The group program includes parenting programs, Domestic Violence (DV) support, playgroups, Aboriginal programs, and social support.

Various dates and times during Term 3
90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
Shop 9, 3 Cross St, Westfield Hurstville, Hurstville

Term 3 Group Program Schedule
Online calendar & registration

First Aid Course for Parents/Carers of Babies & Young Children (Kingsgrove)

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) runs a fully accredited First Aid course for parents/carers of babies and young children.

Dates to be confirmed, pending interest on waiting list
KCAC, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove

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Bookings: 9150 7823

Adults

Sutherland Shire Libraries Healthy Ageing Seminar: Empowering LGBTQ+ Communities to Age Well

In partnership with Kai’Mia Community, the seminar will feature presenters from ACON – LOVE Project on how to age well whilst maintaining visibility and being socially engaged, and Sutherland Shire – Healthy Ageing Advisor on options and choices when navigating aged care.

Monday, 20 July, 10.30am-12pm
Engadine Library, 116E Caldarra Ave, Engadine

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Registration

Advance Care & End of Life Planning Education Session (Kogarah)

Palliative Care NSW and The Benevolent Society education session with topics including how to start an advance care plan, starting the conversation with loved ones, navigating end of life matters, understanding what palliative care is and how to access it, and local support services available.

Friday, 24 July, 10am-11.30am
Clive James Kogarah Library & Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah

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Registration

Help aHead: Sutherland Shire Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub

Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) funded integrated mental health and wellbeing Hub for adults in Sutherland Shire experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug and related psychosocial challenges.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday, 10am-7pm
383 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah

Brochure
Contact: 8512 5800 or helpahead@gph.org.au
Referrals: from Medicare Mental Health Line, 1800 595 212, GPs or walk-in during opening hours

Social Support Groups & Podiatry Aged Care Packages (Kingsgrove)

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) provides social support groups and podiatry services for people 65 years and over with an Aged Care Package.

Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm (podiatry services by appointment)
KCAC, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove

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Contact: 9150 7823

Carers & Disability

Inclusive Come & Try Golf Clinics (Woolooware)

Empower Golf Australia golf clinics for players of all abilities to try golf. Open to all ages and genders who are living with autism, intellectual disability, vision impairment, amputation, limb difference, neurological conditions, and other disabilities.

Last Wednesday of the month, 29 July to 25 November, 2pm-3pm
Woolooware Golf Club, 1 Harnleigh Ave, Woolooware

Registration
Contact: Ben Tullipan, ben@empowergolf.com.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Health Careers Immersion Experience 2026 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

SESLHD event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9-12 interested in exploring a future in health care. Students in Years 9-10 can learn about School Based Apprenticeship & Traineeships (SBATs); students in Years 11-12 can have a yarn about health career pathways.

All sessions 9am-12pm:
Prince of Wales Hospital: Tuesday, 4 August, 320-346 Barker St, Randwick
The Sutherland Hospital: Thursday, 6 August, Kareena Rd, Caringbah
St George Hospital: Thursday, 13 August, Gray St, Kogarah
Sydney Eye Hospital: Monday, 17 August, 8 Macquarie St, Sydney

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Registration
Contact: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkForce@health.nsw.gov.au

Grants & Funding

Bayside Council 2026 Community Grants Program

Small grants of up to $2,000 and seedling grants of up to $5,000 for not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and individuals. Small grants are for equipment, activities, or resources, and seeding grants are for launching innovative programs that address social, cultural, artistic, or leisure needs.

Closes Sunday, 9 August, 11.59pm

…plus sector resources, training & events

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