2026 Healthy Minds & Wellbeing Expo (Carlton):
Kogarah Community Services (KCS) and partners community event bringing together not-for-profit organisations working across mental health and wellbeing. Attendees can discover local support services, access resources, ask questions, connect with the community, and focus on their personal wellbeing. No bookings required.
Thursday, 8 October, 10.30am-2.30pm
Kogarah Park, 249 Princes Hwy, Carlton
Flyer
Contact: KCS, 9553 6506
Child & Family
123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Program (Mascot)
South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) program for parents/carers of children 4-12 years who reside in Bayside, City of Sydney, Randwick, Woollahra or Waverley. Participants will learn ways to manage their child’s challenging behaviours calmly and effectively, to encourage good behaviours and build positive relationships.
Mondays, 19 October to 2 November, 10am-12pm
SECC Hub, 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot
Flyer
Registration
Contact: 0490 905 494 or elli.katz@secc.org.au
CPR & First Aid for Baby & Infant Online Course
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) course to provide new parents with the knowledge to deliver CPR and first aid for common infant related injuries including choking, poisoning, snake and spider bites and more. New parents from overseas and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join.
Tuesday, 17 November, 10am-12pm
Flyer
Registration
Contact: Galuh Sapthari, 0439 510 697 or Galuh.Sapthari@health.nsw.gov.au
Youth
Sutherland Shire Council Spring School Holiday Skate Jam
For young people 12-18 years, with a learn to skate workshop for beginners, a mentoring workshop for more experienced skaters, and a Community Skate and Jam with prizes.
Wednesday, 30 September, 12pm-5pm
Seymour Shaw Skate Park, 244 The Boulevarde, Miranda
Adults
Up Skill ED: Disordered Eating Session (Cronulla)
Presented by The Secret Burden, this community education session will provide insights into eating disorders and body image issues from lived experience voices. Participants will watch a short film, hear from co-founder Ashlee Thomas, and join a Q&A panel to learn signs, support strategies, and treatment pathways.
Wednesday, 23 September, 7pm-9pm
Gerald Room, Cronulla RSL, 38R Gerrale St, Cronulla
Georges River Libraries 2026 Mental Health Month (MHM) Events
Events include Self Care Bingo & Books; Job Shift: Managing Stress & Burnout; Mindful Movement Yoga (Day & Evening Sessions); and Author Talk: Anastasia Hronis – The Dopamine Brain.
Various dates, times & locations, during October
Georges River Libraries Energy Rebates Information Session
Facilitated by Service NSW, this information session outlines state government rebates, discounts, and bill support for electricity, gas, and water services. Particularly relevant for concession, healthcare, or pension card holders, the session includes a Q&A to answer bill-related questions. Attendees can bring recent utility bills for reference.
Thursday, 1 October, 10.30am-12pm
Oatley Public Library, 26 Letitia St, Oatley
Multicultural
Bayside Libraries Cultural Art & Craft Program September 2026 Workshops
– Māori Tukutuku Panel Workshop Celebrating Māori Language Week: Participants will learn more about Tukutuku panelling and add a piece of Māori culture to their home | Friday, 18 September, 1pm-3.30pm | Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens | Registration
– Red Lantern Making Celebrating Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: Participants will create traditional red lanterns for their home decorations at Mid-Autumn Moon Festival | Friday, 25 September, 10.30am-12.30pm | Bexley North Library, 24 Shaw St, Bexley North | Registration
Bayside Libraries New Books in Macedonian, Mongolian & Nepalese
Bayside Libraries have added new books in Mongolian, Nepalese, and Macedonian languages to their collection. The new arrivals include adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and children’s picture books.
Website
Flyers: Macedonian | Mongolian | Nepalese
General
Sutherland Shire Council Cut Short Film Competition
Filmmakers of all ages are invited to submit short films up to 10 minutes in length. Based around the theme “Best Beaches,” entries can explore local history, surf culture, community, or fictional stories, highlighting the connections between people, place, and coastline through documentary or cinematic storytelling.
Entries close Friday, 30 October.
Competition information & entry form
Nominations Open: 2027 Bayside Council Citizen of the Year Awards
The awards celebrate individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in areas including community service, charitable work, education and school development, the environment, arts and culture, sport, and humanitarian initiatives. Categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Sportsperson of the Year.
Nominations close Friday, 6 November
Awards information & nomination form
Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) Mental Health Services Directory
The directory compiles free and low-cost clinical, psychosocial, and crisis mental health services. Practitioners can filter options by Initial Assessment & Referral (IAR) levels, specific needs – such as eating disorders and substance concerns – and priority groups, efficiently connecting clients with targeted support.
CESPHN Mental Health Services Directory
To list your service: contact mhdirectory@cesphn.com.au
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