Community Capacity Building Workshop – Hosting an Event in Georges River (Hurstville & Online):
Georges River Council workshop designed to support community groups, organisations, and active community members to strengthen their skills, build their capacity, and enhance their understanding of planning and delivering community events.
Choose from three dates:
– Monday, 24 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm, Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr MacMahon & Dora Sts, Hurstville
– Tuesday, 25 August, 5pm-7pm, Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr MacMahon & Dora Sts, Hurstville
– Friday, 28 August, 10am-12pm, via MS Teams
Registration: by Monday, 17 August, online
Child & Family
Learning Links Preschool Tours (Peakhurst Heights)
Learning Links Preschool is for children of all abilities. Tours are available for families considering preschool for 2027, to meet educators and get information about the inclusive, play-based program supporting communication, wellbeing, friendships, independence, and confidence.
Friday, 14 August; Tuesday, 1 September; or Thursday, 17 September
12-14 Pindari Rd, Peakhurst Heights
Tours booking form
Website
Contact: 8525 8230 or preschool@learninglinks.org.au
Young People
Virtual Insanity: A Punk Dance Revolution (Penshurst)
3Bridges event featuring local emerging bands, including Overboard, Zephyr, Kitty of the Valley, and Playne Jayne. This is an alcohol and drug-free event. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available to purchase on the night.
Friday, 21 August, 6pm-10pm
3Bridges Youth Zone, 643A King Georges Rd, Penshurst
Tickets
Adults
Georges River Libraries Job Seeking Skills & Self Employment Workshops August-October 2026
– Introduction to Microsoft Word: Tuesday, 11 August, 1pm-3pm, Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville | Registration
– Introduction to LinkedIn Learning: Tuesday, 15 September, 11am-12.30pm, Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville | Registration or Wednesday, 16 September, 6pm-7.30pm, Clive James Kogarah Library & Service Centre, Belgrave St, Kogarah | Registration
– Crowdfunding for Creative Careers: Tuesday, 22 September, 11am-12.30pm, Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville | Registration
– Small Business Basics: Thursday, 15 October, 11am-12.30pm, Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville | Registration
Digital Skills Workshops & Help Desk (Peakhurst)
Georges River Life Care in partnership with The Reconnect Project is offering one-on-one support with phones, tablets or laptops, during Cafe Connect sessions on Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am, on the following dates:
– 12 August: Smartphone Basics
– 26 August: MS Teams & Zoom
– 9 September: Digital Photos & Cloud Storage
The Life Centre, 23 Stanley St, Peakhurst
Flyer
Contact: care@grlc.org.au
Cafe Connect information
Sutherland Shire Libraries Wills & Estate Planning Session
Attendees will learn how to make informed decisions about their Wills and Estate; solicitors will share their expert advice to help attendees plan for their future, and answer their questions.
Tuesday, 18 August, 10.30am-11.30am
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Registration
Caringbah Men’s Table Entree
The Men’s Table provides a space for men to share openly about their lives within a trusted group of peers. It aims to build genuine belonging and community and is open to men of all ages, walks of life, ethnicities and backgrounds. The Entree is an introductory dinner – a pressure-free taste of how a Table works.
Monday, 24 August, 6.30pm-9pm
The Willarong, 105 Willarong Rd, Caringbah
Online Entrees, via Zoom, are also available
Registration
The Men’s Table website
Contact: 1800 636 782 or hello@themenstable.org
Carers & Disability
Dementia Information Worshop (Miranda)
Better Connected Community Services (BCCS) workshop for clients, carers, family members and friends who would like to better understand dementia. Attendees will learn how dementia can affect individuals, recognise changes in behaviour and communication, and discover practical ways to support and connect with someone living with dementia.
Wednesday, 19 August, 4pm-6pm
BCCS Miranda Hub, 95A Karimbla Rd, Miranda
Flyer
RSVP: Kate, 0414 520 716
Call for Entries: ShireABILITY Art Award 2026
Sutherland Shire Council ShireABILITY Art Award provides an opportunity for artists of all ages with disability to share their creative talent and exhibit their work at Hazelhurst Arts Centre. Open to Artists with Disability living, working, going to school, or attending a community program in Sutherland Shire, to enter 2D or 3D original artworks.
Entries close Friday, 30 October
Flyer
Information & entry form
Contact: 9710 0892 or shireability@ssc.nsw.gov.au
Multicultural
Sutherland Shire Spanish Playgroup
Kai’Mia Community playgroup for Spanish-speaking families with children 0–5 years. Through songs, stories, creative activities, and play-based learning, families can maintain their language and cultural heritage while supporting their children’s early development.
Fridays, 10am-12pm
39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Flyer
Registration: Dallal Zonino, 0478 111 257 or DZonino@kaimia.org.au
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