Enrolments Open: CASS Chinese School (Hurstville, Bexley, Connells Point, Kogarah & Campsie – Out of area):
CASS Chinese School helps school-aged children up to Year 12 build confidence in Chinese while strengthening their connections with family, culture and future opportunities. Classes are available for Beginner and Advanced Learners, with native Chinese-speaking teachers.
Refer to the flyers for class schedules, locations, and contact details:
Hurstville
Bexley
Connells Point
Kogarah
Campsie
General flyer
Website
Young People
Youth Zone Miranda After School Drop-In
3Bridges and Sutherland Shire Council relaxed hangout designed for young people 12-18 years, with snacks, music, basketball, and a range of activities for relaxing, recharging, and spending time with friends. No bookings required.
Tuesdays, during Terms 3 & 4, 2pm-5pm
Miranda Youth Centre, 2 Central Rd, Miranda
Flyer
Contact: youth@3bridges.org.au
Oasis Youth Services South Eastern Sydney Psychoeducation Group Programs
The Salvation Army – Oasis Youth Services offers group programs for various age groups of young people 11-24, available at high schools and youth services within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), including Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire. Program topics include managing emotions, respectful relationships, drug and alcohol use, dependence and problem behaviours, vaping, anxiety, depression, and mental health first aid.
Group programs information document
Contact: Olivia Davis, 9331 2266 or olivia.davis@salvationarmy.org.au
Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Counselling for Young People Living in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
Oasis Youth Services – The Salvation Army is offering AOD counselling in Miranda for young people 12-24 years who are using substances (this can include anything from energy drinks, vaping, smoking, caffeine, and more) or are impacted by a caregiver’s substance use.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, by appointment only
Project Youth, 91A Kiora Rd, Miranda
Flyer
Contact: oasisdays@salvationarmy.org.au
Adults
Jacaranda Women’s Hub August 2026 Calendar (Pagewood)
Activities include Service NSW & Services Australia drop-in; Mums & Bubs Playgroup; Women’s Circle; Sewing Group; Crafternoons; and Indonesian Women’s Group. Refer to Calendar of Activities below for days and times.
21A Dalley Ave, Pagewood
August 2026 Calendar of Activities
Contact: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
Sutherland Shire Libraries Healthy Ageing Seminar: Death & Dying – You Can Ask That!
Sutherland Shire Libraries and partners seminar for aged members of the community and their carers. Participants can have their questions answered about death and dying e.g. Can I die at home? What are the practicalities of dying? Can I take my loved one home after they die in hospital? What does the process of dying look like? and more.
Monday, 17 August, 10.30am-12pm
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Flyer
Registration
Bayside Film Club Screening
Bayside Library screening of “Hear Me Out”: a romantic comedy focussing on the misunderstandings that arise when a middle-aged man realises he’s going deaf but refuses to do anything. Attendees can bring their own movie snacks with tea and coffee provided.
Wednesday, 19 August, 10am-12pm
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer
Bookings
Contact: 9562 1821
Sutherland Shire Libraries Call for Older People to Participate in Young Mentors Digital Literacy Program
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 to 23 September, 4pm-5pm
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Bookings: online or 9710 0351
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
Carers & Disability
Civic Disability Services Information Evening: Housing & Living for NDIS Participants (Caringbah)
The session is designed to help participants, families, support coordinators and the wider NDIS community better understand accommodation pathways, explore available options and feel confident navigating the process.
Thursday, 13 August, 6pm-7.30pm
Civic HQ Caringbah, 103 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah
Registration
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
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Yarning About Diabetes Prevention (Matraville – Out of area)
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) – Aboriginal Health Promotion Team invites Aboriginal people to a diabetes prevention day with information, services and resources, as well as free health checks.
Wednesday, 12 August, 10am-12pm
Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall, 1-5R Knowles Ave, Matraville
Flyer
RSVP: online or 0437 128 725
Professional Development
Online Training Sessions for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Providers
Canterbury City Community Centre – Skills Training and Resource Service (STARS) and partners training sessions via Zoom, for CHSP providers:
– Care Leavers & Forgotten Australians in Aged Care: Tuesday, 18 August, 10.30am-12pm | Flyer | Registration
– Responding to Carer Stress & Restrictive Practices in Home Care: Tuesday, 22 September, 2pm-3.30pm | Flyer | Registration
– Working with Supporters: Wednesday, 21 October, 2pm-2.45pm | Flyer | Registration
Contact: 9750 9344 or ibtisam.hammoud@4cs.org.au
Workshop for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Providers: Enabling Educational Dementia Immersive Experience (EDIE) (Penshurst)
3Bridges training delivered by Dementia Australia, designed to support aged care workers in building empathy and practical skills to provide person-centered dementia care.
Tuesday, 25 August, 10am-1pm
643A King Georges Rd, Penshurst
Flyer
Registration
Contact: cce@3bridges.org.au
…plus sector resources, online training & events
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