Consultation – Bayside Council Community Grants & Donations Policy 2026:
Council is reviewing this Policy to better support local not-for-profit groups and individuals. Key proposed changes include new funding streams, updated Small Grants amounts, and increased support for youth representation and seniors groups. Community members and organisations are invited to review the draft and share feedback.
Consultation closes Monday, 21 September
Policy information & feedback methods
Contact: Community Engagement Team, haveyoursay@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Young People
Georges River Libraries Book Week Workshop: Verse to Vibes
Writing workshop for young people 12-17 years where poetry meets music. Participants will work with a songwriter and record producer to create their own poetry and then turn it into beats.
Saturday, 29 August, 10.30am-12.30pm
Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville
Bayside Council Julie Fitzsimons Library & History Scholarship
Applications are open for this Scholarship, established by the Nicole & Julie Fitzsimons Foundation in partnership with Bayside Libraries. It will provide a $1,500 grant each year to support a young person from the Bayside community in pursuing their studies. Open to Year 12 or tertiary students studying library science, history, education, or literature.
Closes Tuesday, 15 September
Flyer
Scholarship information & application
Adults
Community Conversations: What Does Care Look Like in the Last 12 Months of Life? (Eastgardens, Rockdale & Kirrawee)
Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN), South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), Bayside Council and Sutherland Council sessions exploring the needs of people, families, and carers in the last 12 months of life and what better supports would look like, to inform future service planning.
Choose from three sessions:
– Tuesday, 8 September, 1pm-3pm, Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens | Flyer | Registration
– Wednesday, 9 September: 10am-12pm, Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale | Flyer | Registration
– Wednesday, 16 September, 12.30pm-3.30pm, Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee | Flyer | Registration
Contact: r.taylor@cesphn.com.au
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Hearing Information Sessions (Sutherland)
The Family Co. – Southern Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service sessions, facilitated in conjunction with local Police Prosecutors and Domestic Violence Liaison Officers, to provide information about what to expect at a Hearing, experience sitting in a Court Room and ask questions about the Hearing process, and speak with a Specialist Worker.
Third Thursday of the month, until 10 December, 1pm-3pm. Next dates: 17 September, 15 October
Sutherland Court, Cnr Flora & Belmont Sts, Sutherland
Flyer
Registration
Contact: 8508 4300 or sswdvcas@thefamilyco.org.au
GROW Mental Wellbeing Support Groups (Miranda & Rockdale)
The GROW program is a peer-to-peer support group that allows participants to connect with others who understand, share experiences, and support one another – all while working on mental wellbeing using GROW’s peer led program.
– Miranda: Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm | Wattle Room, Miranda Community Centre, 95 Karimbla Rd, Miranda | Website
– Rockdale: Tuesdays, 12.30pm-2.30pm | Study Room 1, Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale | Website
GROW flyer
GROW website
Contact: 1800 558 268 or nsw@grow.org.au
Positive Thinking & Meditation Session (Hurstville)
The Brahma Kumaris Australia sessions for people 18 years and over interested in meditating. Beginners welcome. Guide for conversation is a book by author Mike George, “Beyond Belief”. A short extract is read each week to stimulate the conversation and reflections on different topics.
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library, Cnr Queens Rd & Dora St, Hurstville
Registration
Contact: penshurst@au.brahmakumaris.org or 0434 609 508
Bayside Libraries Memoir Writing Workshop for Dementia Action Week
Participants will be introduced to the benefits of transforming memory into meaningful and compelling memoir writing. Guided exercises will be provided for participants to gain clarity and confidence in writing their own chapter memoir.
Thursday, 24 September, 6pm-7.30pm
Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens
Plant Bingo (Gymea)
Kai’Mia Community in partnership with Good Things Australia is hosting a fun and friendly session of Plant Bingo with morning tea included. Across 10 rounds, players have the chance to test their gardening knowledge and win a variety of plants plus bonus prizes in every round.
Tuesday, 20 October & Wednesday, 21 October, 10am-12pm
39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
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Bookings: Brenda Eggleton, 9524 9559 or beggleton@kaimia.org.au
Euphoria Support at Home (Greater Sydney)
Euphoria by St Basil’s Support at Home service provides personalised support to help clients maintain their independence and stay in their own home for longer. The service works closely with clients to create a care plan tailored to their wellbeing, lifestyle and preferences.
Flyer
Contact: 1300 367 551
Carers & Disability
Connection Café for People Living with Dementia & their Carers (Sutherland)
Sutherland Shire Council and Anglicare monthly event for people living with dementia and their carers, to increase social connections and share experiences in an informal, supportive setting.
First Monday of the month, 10.30am-12pm. Next date: 7 September
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
School to Work Workshop (Kogarah)
Family Advocacy – Resourcing Inclusive Communities workshop for parents, educators, and advocates of secondary students with disability. Participants will gain practical strategies, planning tools, and actionable guidance to support a successful, confident transition from school into the workforce.
Friday, 11 September, 9.15am-2.30pm
St George Leagues Club, 124 Princes Hwy, Kogarah
Flyer
Registration
Contact: info@ric.org.au or 1800 774 764
St George & Sutherland Shire Dementia Action Week Services Expo
St George & Sutherland Shire Dementia Alliance expo bringing together local providers to discuss dementia, share practical care resources, and highlight available support pathways. Attendees can explore in-home services, connect directly with aged care experts, and access essential information for people living with dementia and their carers.
Thursday, 24 September, 10am-12.30pm
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Flyer
Registration (opens Tuesday, 1 September, 8.30am)
Multicultural
Bayside Libraries Tech Savvy Seniors for Spanish Speakers
Technology classes for Spanish-speaking seniors to learn to be more confident using technology and the internet. Held in partnership with NSW Government and Telstra.
Thursdays, 12.30pm-2.30pm, on the following dates:
– 3 September: Introduction to Email | Registration
– 10 September: Introduction to Cyber Safety | Registration
– 17 Septembe: Managing your Digital Assets | Registration
– 24 September : Introduction to Smartphones | Registration
Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens
Flyer
Contact: enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 9366 3888
Youth Gambling & Screen Addiction Online Parenting Session in Mandarin
CASS Care workshop for parents to better understand the growing issues of youth gambling and screen addiction, and learn how to support young people in building healthier relationships with technology.
Wednesday, 9 September, 10am-12pm, via Zoom
Flyers: English & Mandarin
Registration | Contact: 9787 8333
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Sutherland Shire Council Aboriginal Bushfood Walk
Council’s Natural Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery, will guide a walk through the Joseph Banks Native Garden. Participants will learn about the world of Australian native bushfoods, the cultural heritage of the land, and the language that connects people to Country.
Tuesday, 8 September, 10am-11.30am
Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve, 149 Garnet Rd (enter off Manooka Pl), Kareela
Registration: from 28 August, online
Volunteering
Orana Early Support Project Volunteer Training (Sutherland)
Orana Early Support Project is recruiting volunteers to help support families with young children in the Sutherland Shire. A training session is being held for people interested in volunteering in the project.
Friday, 28 August, 9.30am-2pm
Orana Sutherland Office, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
Flyer
Contact: Caroline or Leah, earlysupport@oranansw.org.au or 9521 8280
Volunteer at St George Cancer Centre
Cancer Council NSW is seeking compassionate volunteers to join its Information Support Service at St George Cancer Centre. Based onsite one day per week, volunteers provide emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, including patients undergoing treatment and their carers. Full training and ongoing support provided.
St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre, 30 Gray St, Kogarah
Applications close Thursday, 10 September
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