by Alison Leader | Sep 22, 2019 | Families, News, Seniors
Sara*, an Eastlakes resident, came into our office asking for grocery support. She has a four-month-old and a three-year-old and is struggling to put food on the table. The rising costs of living, including electricity bills over winter, have left her depleted. She... 
by Alison Leader | Sep 9, 2019 | Families, News, Seniors
South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) understands the importance of quality respite for carers. SECC offers Flexible Respite Care to care recipients over 65 who are frail aged, or who have a dementia diagnosis. Their carers can access up to four hours a week of... 
by Alison Leader | Sep 4, 2019 | News, Seniors
New chapters can be difficult, can’t they? Life is full of transitions, from the first time you attend pre-school through to nailing your first job, and taking on roles such as parent, spouse and carer as you age. Crossing over into the role of... 
by Alison Leader | Sep 2, 2019 | Families, News, Seniors
Staff Development Days are a great way for a team to learn something new, build relationships, and have fun. And we ticked all these boxes on Friday with our Team-Building Day at the new SECC Community Hub in Mascot. Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Trainer Peta-Joy... 
by Alison Leader | Aug 13, 2019 | Families, News, Seniors
Meet our Park Fitness gang! Every Monday and Wednesday we head down to the park outside Eastlakes Shopping Centre and get in shape with Alfred, our inspirational personal trainer. Thanks to a Bayside Council grant, these sessions are available to you, the community of... 
by Alison Leader | Aug 6, 2019 | News, Seniors
98-year-old Dorothy Mclean knows the value of volunteering. She remembers the day a curator at the museum asked for people to make soft coat hangers for hanging garments long-term in Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum. She felt this was something she could do, and decided to...