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Working poor struggle to afford housing
from www.theleader.com.au That is the findings of a recent forum held by St George and Sutherland Housing Interagency on housing affordability in the region. The so-called “working poor” were among those hardest hit by a lack of affordable housing, said Orana (Shire Community Services) manager Elizabeth O’Neil. She said many workers could not afford housing …
Reaching out: Necessities for daily life given to homeless
From www.theleader.com.au Nov. 11, 2015 SUTHERLAND Shire-based charity Reaching has thanked 20 volunteers who helped compile emergency packs for homeless people in Sutherland Shire. The president of Reaching, John Soliman, said the volunteers from Mirvac spent time putting soap, toothbrushes, rain ponchos and other essentials in backpacks for homeless locals. He said more …
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Workshop tailored to men
From www.theleader.com.au Oct 14. 2015 AS PART of Mental Health Month in October Orana Hub Coastal at Caringbah will hold a men’s wellbeing workshop on October 21. The free event will include talks by a male psychologist, a wellbeing coach and an exercise physiologist. Pippa Dean, Orana Hub Coastal’s co-ordinator, said there seemed to be a …
Challenges of Parenting Adult Children(COPAC)
This support group is for parents who have a teenage or adult child who is experiencing a mental health issue or has a drug and alcohol problem and with whom you are experiencing anxiety, stress or domestic related issues. Come along and hear our guest speakers as they deliver relevant and interesting information and gain …
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Sutherland Shire mums are being given a helping hand through the Orana Early Support Program.
This story appeared in the St George Leader Feb 12, 2016 http://www.theleader.com.au/story/3723600/helping-hand-for-sutherland-shire-mums/ Maxine Lambert, of Sutherland Shire, is a busy mother-of-three who sometimes needs an extra helping hand. She is one of the many shire parents who have benefited from the Orana Early Support Project. The home visiting project links volunteers with parents of babies …
After Breakfast Activities
Come along and join in the fun activities after our Breakfast club each Tuesday…Breakfast from 9.30am and Activities start from 11am.
February Community Contact
Please download the February Contact here
Start the New Year with direction and inspiration Create your own vision board for 2016! Orana Women’s Health Centre is hosting a fun, hands on and creative workshop where you will have the opportunity to design your own unique vision board. Creating a vision board and sticking it in your line of sight is an …
Volunteer needed
Sutherland Shire Council is looking for a volunteer to work along side a young man with a disability who is working in admin in the Children’s Services section of Council. It would be every second Monday morning 9.30am-1pm assisting him to fulfill basic admin tasks. If you think you may be able to assist, please …