A GUIDE for ACTIVE
seNIORS IN BAYSIDE
Bayside Council supports seniors to access activities that support their wellbeing and continued participation in, and contribution to, the social and economic life of the community. Senior citizens centres and groups, are run from local venues by seniors who volunteer their time to offer a range of activities such as: Senior centres where people can meet and socialise Health and fitness programs and activities Socialisation and learning based classes Interest and language based get togethers
Senior Citizens Centres Bayside’s welcoming senior citizens centres offer a range of activities for older people in Bayside. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact your nearest centre.
Ramsgate Senior Citizens Centre Keeping active for seniors is essential for our physical and psychological wellbeing. Ramsgate Senior Citizens Centre provides opportunities for social interaction with likeminded people. Activities Include Cards and rummikub, craft, fitness exercise, meditation, scrabble, tai chi, social garden group, table tennis and yoga. Address 382 Rocky Point Road Sans Souci Contact Julie Burton Email
julieburton@outlook.com.au
Kogarah and West Kogarah Senior Citizen’s Centre A long-established centre for seniors which provides members with opportunities to participate in social, mental and physical recreational activities in a friendly and welcoming environment. Activities Include Dancing (New Vogue & Sequence), chair yoga, canasta cards, coach outings, luncheons and many more. Address 15 Taylor Street Kogarah Contact for Dancing Tony on 0422 263 416 or tonyksw70@gmail.com Steve on 0404 007 504 or stephengreen105@hotmail.com Contact for Chair Yoga Jeanette 0417 482 873 Contact for Canasta Cards Jan 0402 195 626
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Mascot Seniors Centre
Pagewood Senior citizens Centre
Join Mascot seniors and help the members continue this wonderful tradition that has provided so many with long standing friendships and mind and body activities to keep fit and healthy. A place for you to meet new friends, learn a new craft, be active or just visit for a “cuppa and a chat.”
A long-established senior citizens centre that offers social support, and scrabble activities such as chair yoga, indoor bowls, tai chi, line dancing and organised outings.
Activities Include Line dancing, chair yoga, mahjong/cards, board games, and many more. Address 149A Coward Street Cnr Aloha Street Mascot Contact Annette Gardner Phone
0407 234 117
mascot.seniorcitizens@gmail.com
Activities Include Socialisation, chair yoga, tai chi, Qigong, regular bus outings, celebrations of birthdays and events, special luncheons, and lots more. Address 35 Dalley Avenue Pagewood Email
pagewoodseniors@gmail.com
Contact Anne Phone
0417 411 059
Website mascotseniors.com.au
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Health and Fitness Finding an exercise-based activity to keep you fit and active is important at all ages, whether you’re interested in fitness, strength and balance, or gentle exercise, there is something for you in Bayside. The following groups provide local health and fitness services for older people.
Dance That Walk - Exercise Group Keep fit with Zumba dancing. An exercise groups full of fun and modern music. Show off your talents at regular performances. Enrolment essential. Please contact Bayside Council, Community Life Team. Days Every Friday (except public holidays) Class 1: 9:30am – 10:15am Class 2: 10:30am – 11:15am Address Alf Kay Community Centre 2 Florence Avenue Eastlakes Contact Positive Ageing Specialist Community Life Team Phone
02 9562 1617
Email admin.community.life@bayside. nsw.gov.au
Seniors Exercise Groups - SHARE SHARE (a community-based organisation) provides a range of exercise classes for over 50s at locations across Bayside. For further information on local classes: Contact 8580 0628 Website share.org.au
Active and Healthy NSW Provides information, advice and a service that helps you find local health activities. Website activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au Email moh-activeageing@health.nsw. gov.au 4 | Bayside Council
Walking Football (Soccer) @ Bayside Walking Football NSW runs a weekly game designed for older adults and those with limited physical abilities to participate in a regular activity with physical and social benefits. It is a mixed gender game that involves passing the ball while walking. Go along to the field and have a look or take your boots and join in on a game. Days Every Wednesday (except public holidays) 10am – 12pm Address Jim Graham Field Ador Reserve, Farr Street Rockdale Contact Nick or Frank from the Walking Football Association Email
rockdale@walksoccer.au
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Social and Learning Activities Singing groups Lakes Singers Choir The Lakes Singers Choir is a friendly group that welcomes seniors to join the fun and spread the joy of singing. There are no auditions and no previous experience required. Enrolment is essential. Please contact Bayside Council, Community Life Team. Days Every Monday (during school term except public holidays) 1pm – 2:30pm Address Alf Kay Community Centre 2 Florence Avenue Eastlakes Contact Positive Ageing Specialist Community Life Team Phone
02 9562 1617
Email admin.community.life@bayside. nsw.gov.au Sing Your Heart Out Choir Sing Your Heart Out Choir is an inclusive, joyful community choir in Bayside which brings seniors together to share their love of singing. Seniors can be part of a group of people that supports each other and provides stimulation and enjoyment in a vibrant and lively environment.
Knitting and sewing groups Rock & Wool Knitting Group Knitting and crochet group. Create fabulous squares for Wrap with Love with new friends. All skills levels welcome. Days 3rd Monday of the month 10am – 12pm 1st Wednesday of the month 5pm – 7pm Address Rockdale Library 444-446 Princess Highway Rockdale Contact Zulma Phone
0401 426 571
Day Thursdays, 10am - 11:30am During school term time
knittingzulma@gmail.com
Address Kingsgrove – Bexley North Community Centre 54 Shaw Street Bexley North
Gabbie’s Sewing Angels
Contact Lourdes Barro Phone
0415 123 423
SYHO_Choir@outlook.com
Website syhochoir.wordpress.com
Join a lively and productive sewing group and work on joint projects or your own piece. Come along and enjoy a cuppa while sharing your knowledge and skills. Address Catholic Parish of St Gabriel’s Church 55 Stoney Creek Road Bexley Contact Patricia Will
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Phone
0421 771 868
tricia.will446@gmail.com
Men’s Groups
Groups of interest
Bayside Men’s Shed
Rockdale Adult Leisure Learning
A welcoming meeting for all men focusing on mateship and respect. Work on your own projects of joint shed projects. Days Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 3pm
A range of seniors focused classes on offer such as fitness and gentle exercises, line dancing, yoga, and tai chi. (No classes on the first Friday of each month. Classes run in school term only)
Address 100B Bestic Street Kyeemagh
Days Mondays and Fridays 9am – 1pm
Contact Costa Vlamis or Fred Poole 0409 019 1766
Address 36 George Street Rockdale
Contact Marcia Marskell 02 9502 2437
baysidemshed@gmail.com
Mature Men’s Meeting Group Mature Men’s Meeting (MMM) Group is an opportunity for older men to have meaningful contact with other older men, to share their experiences, ideas, and feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Days 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am – 12pm Address Alf Kay Community Centre 2 Florence Avenue Eastlakes Contact Max Evers 0405 749 040 Harry Stanley 0407 692 983
marskellmarcia@gmail.com
Rockdale Garden Club A monthly get together for those interested in all things gardening. Join the group to share gardening experience and plans, hear talks from experts, and join outings to garden shows and exhibitions. Meet us for a cuppa and a chat. All welcome, including non gardeners. Days 1st Friday of the month 10am – 12pm Address 36 George Street Rockdale Contact Christopher Eddy Phone
0452 424 460
rockdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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Rockdale Probus A social group for retired or semi-retired people who meet for activities, listen to speakers on subjects of interest and enjoy occasional trips and outings together. Days 4th Thursday of the month
Intergenerational groups St George Potters Group A mixed age group, that includes seniors, that comes together to have fun creating unique pottery and making new friends.
Address Ramsgate RSL Corner of Ramsgate Road and Chuter Avenue Ramsgate
Address Old St David’s Church Corner of Hirst & Edward Streets Arncliffe
Contact Sussanne Nottage
Phone
0419 460 661
Phone
stgeorgepotters@gmail.com
0412 733 397
Sydney u3a Endeavour (Southern) Region Sydney u3a offers intellectually stimulating talks, activities and courses for seniors, across metropolitan Sydney. Courses are offered across a wide spectrum including the arts, sciences, history, language, music, dining out and walking. Contact Carol Cook, Publicity Coordinator Email cherie167@hotmail.com Website sydneyu3a.org
Contact Phyllis Black
Website stgeorgepotters.org Fix It Sisters Shed Fix it Sisters Shed works with women of all ages to encourage practical and creative skills through educational workshops and facilitated DIY sessions. We want to change social norms to allow women to reach their potential and find new passions in a creative, safe, and supportive environment. Address Kyeemagh Boat Ramp Reserve Mutch Avenue & Tancred Avenue Kyeemagh Contact Linda Prince Phone
0417 020 937
hello@fixitsistersshed.org.au
Website facebook.com/fixitsistersshed Bayside Community Gardens Community gardens are more than just places where food is grown, they are transformative spaces where people socialise, learn, share and connect with nature and their local community. Address Various locations across Bayside Contact Bayside Council Phone
1300 581 299
Email admin.community.life@bayside. nsw.gov.au
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Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Groups There are multiple groups of diverse culturally and linguistic backgrounds, that meet in Bayside located venues. If you are interested in joining, see details below.
Rockdale Seniors Centre
Bayside Brighton Meeting Room
Macedonian Seniors Groups
Address 36 George Street Rockdale
Address Level 3/36 Princess Street Brighton Le Sands
Name Dobroutroro Rockdale (Macedonian Women’s Association)
Greek Bayside Seniors
Days Every Tuesday 8am – 1pm
Socialisation, card games, backgammon, bus outings. Days Tuesday and Friday 11am – 4pm Contact George or Angelo Antoniou Phone
0429 911 360
angelo-antoniou@hotmail.com
Holistic Wellbeing Group (Arabic speaking) Socialisation, backgammon, chess, table tennis, card games, outings. Days
hursday and Friday T From 5pm
Contact George Tawadrous Phone
0421 374 337
gtawadrous@hotmail.com
Greek Seniors Group of Dolls Point Go along to socialise with a mixed gender Greek speaking group, listen to presentations of interest and enjoy a fun get together and luncheon. Drop in on a Tuesday to meet the group – you will be warmly welcomed. Days Every Tuesday 11am – 1pm (except public holidays)
Contact Tina Joveska Phone
0405 373 941
dobroutrorockdale@gmail.com
Name Macedonian Australian Pension Group Rockdale Inc Days Every Wednesday 8.30am – 12pm Contact Koste Vasilevski Phone
0408 167 640
Email bravokosta351@gmail.com Name Australian Macedonian Welfare and Wellbeing NSW Inc Days
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Contact Roza Georgieva Phone
8591 1341
manager@mawasydney.org.au
Hua Yu Dancing Group (Chinese Dancing) A dancing group providing lessons in the elegant art of Chinese dancing techniques. Give it a go and learn impressive new dancing moves. Open to all. Days Every Saturday 12pm – 4pm
Contact Mary Petropoulou
Contact Xiaohong Wang or Rafael Montesinos
Phone
Phone
0451 858 378
rflmontesinos@yahoo.com.au
9544 6764
Address Georges River Sailing Club Sanoni Avenue, Sandringham 10 | Bayside Council
Aboriginal Elders Hillsdale Community Centre Yarn-Up The Prince of Wales Community Health Team run a YARN-UP for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. Activities include social support, yarning, exercise, and lunch.
For further information on Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander services please contact Bayside Council, Community Development Aboriginal Specialist at: Email community.life.admin@bayside. nsw.gov.au Phone
1300 581 299
See details below to join.
Web
www.bayside.nsw.gov.au
Days
Link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders | Bayside Council | NSW
very Wednesdays E 10am – 12 pm (during school term)
Contact Rhiana Honeysett Aboriginal Health Worker Phone
0429 886 849
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Library Services Home Library Service
Chess Club
If you are unable to visit the library due to illness, disability, or mobility issues, contact us to arrange home delivery. We can deliver magazines, books, CDs and audio books.
If you love playing chess, come along to our weekly chess club to meet like-minded people and improve your skills.
Tech Savvy Seniors
Day
Bayside Libraries run free technology training for seniors across all libraries through the Tech Savvy Seniors program.
KNITTING & CRAFT GROUPS Learn a new skill and meet new friends. Bring your own project, create a new project or knit squares for people in need of warmth. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Address Mascot Library 2 Hatfield Street very Tuesday E 3pm – 5pm
For Further Information: Email
enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Call
1300 581 299
Visit
library.bayside.nsw.gov.au
Book Groups Our libraries host several book groups for different genres and interests.
Eastgardens Knitting Group
For more information or to join:
Address Eastgardens Library 152 Bunnerong Road Eastgardens
Day 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 10:30am - 12:30pm Sans Souci Knitting Group Address Sans Souci Library 104 Russell Avenue Sans Souci Day 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 11:30am - 1:30pm Crafternoon Address Rockdale Library 444-446 Princess Highway Rockdale Day 3rd Sunday of the month (February till November) 1:30pm - 3:30pm
book.clubs@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Bayside Senior Events Bayside Council organises senior events throughout the year, such as Seniors High Teas, special NSW Seniors Festival events, and thank you dinners for senior volunteers during Christmas time. If you would like to know more about these events, please visit our website or follow us on social media. To receive direct email notifications, please contact the Community Life Team below and we will include you of our Bayside Seniors email list. Contact Bayside Council Community Life Team Phone
1300 581 299
Email admin.community.life@bayside. nsw.gov.au Website bayside.nsw.gov.au
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AGED CARE SERVICES My Aged Care My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s starting point on your aged care journey. If you are looking for help with day-to-day tasks around the home, respite while your family or carer is away, or think it’s time to look into aged care homes. If you want to see what services you are eligible to receive contact: Phone
1800 200 422
Website myagedcare.gov.au
NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline For information, support or to report abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability in their family, home or community. Phone
1800 628 221
Email helpline@adc.nsw.gov.au Website ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw. gov.au
Carers Gateway
Seniors Rights Service
Carers Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Services are delivered in-person, online and over the phone.
Seniors Rights Service is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Provide free and confidential telephone advice, aged care advocacy and support, legal advice, and community information to seniors.
If you care for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age and need help. Phone
1800 422 737
Website carergateway.gov.au
For free and confidential telephone advice: Phone
02 9281 3600
Email info@SeniorsRightsService. org.au Website seniorsrightsservice.org.au
More information Bayside Council does not provide aged care services, i.e. direct help at home or residential care. However, we can assist if you need help navigating the aged care system. Contact Bayside Council Positive Ageing Specialist Phone
1300 581 299
Email admin.community.life@bayside. nsw.gov.au
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Advocates for older people Need advice and support?
Want to share your views?
There are organisations you can contact if you have concerns or need advice about your aged care services. You can discuss your options with advocates who can speak on your behalf to service providers if you wish. Advocates act confidentially and need your permission before taking any action. All services and advice are free of charge.
Talk to an organisation who represents your aged care interests.
Advocacy Groups
These groups make sure your concerns are shared with government and aged care providers. They work on your behalf to influence policies and services.
REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS Carers Australia
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Representing unpaid carers.
Support, information and advocacy for older people.
Phone
02 6122 9900
caa@carersaustralia.com.au
Phone
Website carersaustralia.com.au
1800 700 600
Website opan.org.au Council on the Ageing Australia Disability Advocacy Network Australia
Representing all older Australians.
Advocates for people with a disability.
Phone
02 6154 9740
Phone
02 6175 1300
cota@cota.org.au
ceo@dana.org.au
Website cota.org.au
Website dana.org.au LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Dementia Australia Support for people living with dementia.
National peak body for LGBTIQ+ healthrelated programs and research.
Phone National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
Phone
02 7209 6301
info@lgbtiqhealth.org.au
Website dementia.org.au
Website lgbtiqhealth.org.au
Elder Abuse Phone Line
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
Get information and advice, or report concerns of elder abuse.
Representing consumer health care issues.
Phone 1800ELDERHelp 1800 353 374
Phone
02 6273 5444
info@chf.org.au
Website chf.org.au
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Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils Australia
Aged Care Council of Elders
Representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Phone
02 6289 8769
CouncilOfElders@health.gov.au
Phone
02 6282 5755
admin@fecca.org.au
Website fecca.org.au
Advisory group to the government
Website health.gov.au/committees-andgroups/aged-care-council-ofelders
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing group. Phone
02 6246 9300
Website naccho.org.au
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NOT IN THIS GUIDE? Bayside Council is keen to support senior groups to establish themselves, find a suitable venue and promote their activities to other seniors. if you want support for your group and/or to be included in this guide, Please contact: Bayside Council, Positive Ageing Specialist Phone 1300 581 299 Email community.life.admin@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Bayside Customer Service Centres Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Highway, Rockdale Westfield Eastgardens, 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Phone 1300 581 299 | 9562 1666 Email council@bayside.nsw.gov.au Web www.bayside.nsw.gov.au