by Alison Leader | Nov 2, 2026 | Families, News
This month, two SECC volunteers picked up awards for their faithful service at our community hub in Mascot. Donna Thomas: Community Volunteer of the Year Donna Thomas has won Community Volunteer of the Year at the Australian Toy Library Awards. Donna has volunteered... 
by Charisse Teopiz | Oct 7, 2026 | Families, News
The SECC Annual Report 2025–2026 is out now. Inside, you’ll meet the people we support and see what our programs delivered this year. You’ll also hear from the volunteers, staff, Board, partners and supporters who keep SECC running. Thank you to everyone... 
by Alison Leader | Jul 13, 2026 | Families, News
Not all playtime is equal. Peekaboo isn’t just a game. It teaches your baby important skills. It helps them learn to trust the people in their orbit. That’s the idea behind PlayPower, a free session for parents and children aged 0 to 3, running Thursday 23... 
by Alison Leader | Apr 16, 2026 | Families, News, Partnerships, Seniors, Youth
Melissa Collins (pictured far right) meeting some of our CHSP clients on a recent bus trip to Dural. The SECC Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Melissa Collins as Chief Executive Officer, who commenced at the organisation in March. Melissa... 
by Alison Leader | Feb 4, 2026 | Families, News
Sydney Eastern Community Connect (SECC) is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its popular Toy Library, redesigned to better support all families — including children with disabilities and additional needs. Thanks to a grant from Toy Libraries Australia, the... 
by Alison Leader | Dec 15, 2025 | Families, News
Our friends at JNC have compiled their annual Holiday Crisis Directory for the Christmas closure period. The directory has been created to provide information for residents of the Randwick and Waverley Local Government Areas. In the directory you will find information...