2027 Expression of Interest (EOI) – HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters) (Riverwood):
Learning Links two-year, home-based early learning and parent program for families with young children, empowering parents to become their preschool-aged child’s first teacher. It provides tailored learning opportunities and supports literacy, numeracy, language and physical skills in the lead up to school.
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Contact: Mary, zbegendik@learninglinks.org.au or 0410 731 547
Adults
Jacaranda Women’s Hub September 2026 Calendar (Pagewood)
Jacaranda Women’s Hub is a community hub supporting women who may have experienced trauma and adversity or may be isolated and seeking connection.
– September 2026 Calendar of Activities
– Crafternoons: Tuesdays, 12pm-2pm, on the following dates:
1 September (Folk Art) | Flyer
8 & 22 September (Knitting) | Flyer
15 September (Painting)
– Mums Morning Tea: Tuesday, 8 September, 10am-11.30am | Flyer
– Sewing Group: Wednesdays, 9.45am-12.15pm
– Indonesian Women’s Group: Wednesdays, 2 September (Gentle Exercise Session), 16 September (Art & Craft) & 30 September (Scam Awareness Session), 12.30pm-2pm | Flyer
– Jacaranda Women’s Circle: Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2pm, on the following dates:
9 September (Grief & Loss)
23 September (Poetry) | Flyer
– Mums & Bubs Group: Thursdays during school terms, 10am-12pm | Flyer
– Mums & Children School Holiday Fun – Spring Craft: Tuesday, 29 September, 10am-12pm | Flyer
21A Dalley Ave Pagewood
Registration: info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
Bayside Council Plan & Pack – Emergency Ready Week Sessions
Participants will learn how to be prepared for natural disasters and local hazards. There will be practical tips on creating an emergency plan, packing an essential emergency kit, and staying informed to help safeguard themselves, their family, and their home during extreme weather events and unexpected emergencies. Choose from:
– Workshop 1: Monday, 14 September, 3pm-4pm, Kogarah West Senior Citizens Centre, 15 Taylor St, Kogarah
– Workshop 2: Friday, 18 September, 10.30am-11.30am, Mascot Library, 2 Hatfield St, Mascot
Recycling Workshop (Mortdale)
Jubilee Community Services (JCS) informative and practical session to learn how recycling works and how we can make a bigger impact together. Presented by Re-Leaf for the Planet.
Wednesday, 23 September, 10.30am-12.30pm
Mortdale RSL Club, 25 Macquarie Pl, Mortdale
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RSVP: Kerry, 0490 074 808 or Karen, 9579 6322
Single Mums Connect Program (Sutherland)
Orana program offering a supportive space for single mums to connect, share experiences, and build confidence. The program features peer discussions, practical guidance, and skills-building workshops.
Thursdays, 8 October to 22 October, 10am-12pm
Orana, 3A Stapleton Ave, Sutherland
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Registration: Caroline, 0493 440 774 or caroline@oranansw.org.au
Carers & Disability
St George Mental Health Family & Carer Forum
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) forum for family members or carers of people with mental health concerns. It will focus on the NDIS with NDIS Local Area Coordinator and training facilitator as guest speakers.
Friday, 18 September, 10am-12pm
Seminar Room, Research & Education Centre, 4-10 South St, Kogarah
Flyer
Registration
Contact: noemi.papp@health.nsw.gov.au or 9553 2500
General
Call for Stall Holders: “Still Got It” Job & Skills Expo (Hurstville)
Business Chamber South is hosting a job and skills expo designed to support people 45 years and over as they explore new career pathways, training options and small business opportunities. Stall holder applications are invited from organisations working in in recruitment, employment, education, training, or small business support.
Closes by end of September.
Still Got It Expo: Tuesday, 27 October, 10am-3pm, Club Central Hurstville, 2 Crofts Ave, Hurstville
Stall Holder Flyer & Expression of Interest form
Calvary Health Care Kogarah Trivia Night
A night of games and trivia in aid of Calvary Health Care Kogarah. All funds raised, except booking fees, will go towards the purchase of vital equipment.
Friday, 16 October, 6pm-9.30pm
St. George Leagues Club, 124 Princes Hwy, Kogarah
Professional Development
Workshop: Understand, Recognise, Respond – Foundations in Domestic & Family Violence Practice (Rockdale/Kogarah & Online)
Delivered by Lifeline Australia, this two-day workshop provides practical knowledge and resources to support safer and more consistent responses when domestic and family violence is identified. Designed for professionals who may not be domestic and family violence specialists, but who may recognise concerns and connect people with support.
Various dates & locations, including Rockdale/Kogarah (Monday, 12 October & Tuesday, 13 October) & Online, throughout 2026 & 2027
…plus sector resources, jobs, online training & events
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