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 seniors 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, chair yoga, canasta cards, bus 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
Val 0450 523 096
Mascot Seniors 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.”
Activities Include
Line dancing, chair yoga, mahjong/cards, board games, and many more.
Address Corner of Coward Street and Aloha Street Mascot
Contact Annette Gardner
Phone 9693 2200
Email mascotseniors@gmail.com
Website mascotseniors.com.au
Pagewood Senior citizens Centre
A long-established seniors that offers social support, and activities such as chair yoga, indoor bowls, tai chi, line dancing and organised outings.
Activities Include
Socialisation, chair yoga, tai chi, regular bus outings, celebrations of birthdays and events, special luncheons, and lots more.
Address 35 Dalley Avenue Pagewood
Contact Anne Nye
Phone 0484 644 320
Email pagewoodseniors@gmail.com
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: 9:45am – 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 1300 581 299
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
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
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 9366 3665
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.
Day Thursdays, 10am – 12pm During school term time
Address Kingsgrove – Bexley North Community Centre 54 Shaw Street Bexley North
Contact Lourdes Barro
Phone 0415 123 423
Email barrols2010@gmail.com
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.
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
Phone 0421 771 868
Email tricia.will446@gmail.com
Men’s Groups
Bayside Men’s Shed
A welcoming meeting space for all men focusing on mateship and respect for al. Work on your own projects or shed projects. Social events and monthly BBQ’s.
Days Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 3pm
Address 100B Bestic Street Kyeemagh
Contact Costa Vlamis or Fred Poole 0409 019 1766
Email 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 16 Florence Avenue Eastlakes
Contact Eddy Everett
Phone 0448 239 510
Email eddyeverett@yahoo.com.au
Groups of interest
Rockdale Adult Leisure Learning
A range of seniors focused classes on offer such as fitness and gentle exercises, dance, yoga, tai chi, and ukulele lessons on offer.
Days Tuesday and Thursday 9am – 12pm
Address Uniting Church Hall 9-11 Bay Street Rockdale
Contact Lily 0413 793 641 or Fey 0415 622 267
Email Lilia.vinall@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
Email rockdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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
Address Ramsgate RSL Corner of Ramsgate Road and Chuter Avenue Ramsgate
Contact Sussanne Nottage
Phone 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
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 Old St David’s Church Corner of Hirst & Edward Streets Arncliffe
Contact Phyllis Black
Phone 0419 460 661
Email stgeorgepotters@gmail.com
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.
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
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.
Bayside Brighton Meeting Room
Address Level 3/36 Princess Street Brighton Le Sands
Greek Bayside Seniors
Socialisation, card games, backgammon, bus outings.
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 Mary Petropoulou
Phone 9544 6764
Address Georges River Sailing Club Sanoni Avenue, Sandringham
Rockdale Seniors Centre
Address 36 George Street Rockdale
Macedonian Seniors Groups
Name Dobroutroro Rockdale (Macedonian Women’s Association)
Days Every Tuesday 8am – 1pm
Contact Tina Joveska
Phone 0405 373 941
Email dobroutrororockdale@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
Email 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 Xiaohong Wang or Rafael Montesinos
Phone 0451 858 378
Email rflmontesinos@yahoo.com.au
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.
See details below to join.
Days Every Wednesdays 10am – 12 pm (during school term)
Contact Miki Griffith
Aboriginal Health Worker
Phone 9369 0400 or 0414 193 113
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
Web www.bayside.nsw.gov.au
Link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders | Bayside Council | NSW
Library Services
Home Library Service
If you are unable to visit the library due to illness, disability of mobility issues, contact us to arrange home delivery. We can deliver magazines, books, CDs and audio books.
Tech Savvy Seniors
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. BYO your own project, create a new project or knit squares for people in need of warmth. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Day 3rd Sunday of the month (February till November) 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Chess Club
If you love playing chess, come along to our weekly chess club to meet like-minded people and improve your skills.
Address Mascot Library 2 Hatfield Street
Day Every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm
For Further Information:
Email enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Call 1300 581 299
Visit library.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
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
Carers Gateway
Carers Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Services are delivered in-person, online and over the phone.
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
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
Seniors Rights Service
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.
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
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:
