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Sutherland Community Centre
Sutherland Community Centre
Welcome to Orana. We’ve been servicing the Sutherland Community since 1968.
We are a drop-in centre where you can come and have a free cup of tea or coffee with friendly staff to talk to. We have groups, classes, courses and events to interest everyone.
OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:30AM-4:00PM
Services at the Centre
General Services
- Information and Referral
- Diabetes sharps disposal
- Amenities—Accessible Toilets & Showers
- Printing (for a small fee)
- Food Assistance
- Emergency Relief
Counselling Services
Bulk billed counselling available with a Registered Psychologist. A Mental Health Plan from your GP is required. We also have Counselling appointments with counselling students and interns who are doing their final placement. These appointments do not require a referral and are free of charge.
Our psychologist can support you with the below:
- Depression
- Worry and Anxiety
- Relationship
- Coping with Change
- Self-esteem/ Personal Development
- Workplace Stress and Performance Issues
- Goal Setting/ Problem Solving
Appointments are at our Sutherland office, please phone 9521 8280.
Community Meal programs
Friday Lunch
Friday Lunch is on Friday at 12:00pm in Hall 2 at Orana Sutherland.
Enjoy a free lunch time meal in a safe and friendly environment. Just turn up and have a feed and a chat.
Tea on Tuesday
Tea on Tuesday 10am-11am
Join us for morning tea, a cuppa and some fun.
Everyone welcome.
E-news
Keep up to date with what is happening at Orana and other interesting information with our monthly E-newsletter emailed straight to your inbox.
Contact Orana to get your name on the mailing list 9521 8280 or email admin@oranansw.org.au
Volunteering
Thanks to our volunteers who make it possible for us to offer the services we provide. You are the foundation of everything we run at Orana, and we really could not do it without you.
If you are interested in a volunteer position, please fill out the Volunteer Application form and we will get in touch with you.
Support Groups
COPAC – Challenges of Parenting Adult Children
COPAC – Challenges of Parenting Adult Children
Do you have an Adult or Teenage child who is living with drug, alcohol or Mental Health issues and are experiencing domestic related problems?
Are you a parent providing ongoing support to your child who may also have a drug or alcohol dependency?
Orana Sutherland hold monthly meetings providing ongoing support and assistance for parents who are currently experiencing difficulties with their son or daughter.
Meetings are held at the Sutherland Community Centre on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm with guest speakers on relevant topics. Please click on the “What’s on” tab above and select “Support Groups” for the calendar of meeting dates
Grandparents Support Group
For grandparents who are taking care of their grandchildren full time or part time.
Each month a group of Grandparents get together to support each other as they raise their grandchildren. This group of special people experience various challenges when they assume the care of their grandchildren. Grandparent’s Group meets the last Thursday of each month 10am – 11:30am. Please click on the “What’s on” tab above and select “Support Groups” for the calendar of meeting dates
Live Well Group
The Live Well group runs once a month with a focus on helping participants learn skills and strategies to ‘live well’ socially, mentally, and emotionally. Come along join us and learn some ways to lift your mood. First Friday of each month 10am-12pm in Hall 1 at the Sutherland Community Centre. No booking necessary, just turn up! Please click on the “What’s on” tab above and select “Support Groups” for the calendar of meeting dates. Morning tea provided.
Something different every month!
Every month there is a different speaker or activity selected especially for this group. Come along and receive support from workers and other participants. Phone or email our Sutherland office for more information or to be added to our mailing list.
Morning tea provided.
Something different every month!
Every month there is a different speaker or activity selected especially for this group. Come along and receive support from workers and other participants. Phone or email our Sutherland office for more information or to be added to our mailing list.
Artfully Social
Creative Art Therapy is being utilized more commonly as a form of mindfulness and relaxation. The ability to tap into one’s inner self and creatively express thoughts, emotions and feelings in colour and imagery is of great therapeutic benefit. Each workshop is facilitated by Melissa, a practicing Art Therapist and runs once a month. Please click on the “What’s on” tab above and select “Support Groups” for the calendar of meeting dates
Bookings are essential so please phone us or email Melissa melsartofzen@gmail.com to secure your spot. Small fee applies to cover material costs.
YarnUp
YarnUp
Come together once a month to discuss aboriginal and multi cultural affairs, to discuss and learn about culture, heritage, green space and traditions. We look at the rich history of Australia and how we have come to this point and can move forward together. To find out more and book in please phone or email us.If you want to find out more please get in touch today.
We Provide Information and Referral
- Domestic Violence support
- Family issues
- Carers Support
- Mental Health
- Accommodation/Housing issues
- Leisure Activities
- Financial Problems—Food, Electricity, Gas, Water.
- Aged & Disability Services
- Many Other Issues
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