Metro Area Activities and Resources
Bonnyrigg
Supported Playgroup
Fairfield Council offers a free playgroup to families with a young child with developmental delay or disability. Stay and play in a safe environment designed for your child. Sessions include specialist therapy supports targeted to your child.
Location: Bonnyrigg Early Learning Centre
Time: Thursdays, 10am-noon
Contact: 9724 7948
Indigenous Women's Group
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Group for women living in Fairfield. Activities include arts and craft and yarning. Free entry.
Location: Bonnyrigg Community Centre
Time: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 1-3pm
Contact: Cathy at 0414 336 785 or Wendy at 0414 964 657
Spanish Book Club
Club Literario en Espanol (Castellano) for those who enjoy talking about books. All you need is a current library card. Free entry.
Location: Bonnyrigg Library
Time: First Friday of the month, 11am-1pm
Contact: Maria Rosa Lopez at 9725 0339
Cabramatta
Healthy Lifestyle
Free group for women. There’s health education by an accredited dietitian and a 30-minute group personal training session. Bookings essential.
Location: Arthur West Memorial Hall, McBurney Road, Cabramatta
Time: Tuesdays, 10am-11.30am
Contact: Fairfield Women’s Health Service at 9755 0008 or [email protected]
Women's Health
Free women’s gym and nutritional education sessions presented by Fairfield Women’s Health Service. Spaces limited so registration is essential.
Location: Arthur West Memorial Hall, McBurney Road, Cabramatta
Time: Tuesdays during school terms, 10.30am-noon
Contact: Fairfield Women’s Health Service at 9755 0008 or [email protected]
Wellness Group
For women who’ve had cancer or have had a friend or family member affected by cancer. There will be a free yoga session, nutritious lunch, education, programs and resources.
Location: Arthur West Memorial Hall, McBurney Road, Cabramatta
Time: Mondays during school terms, 10.30am-1pm
Contact: Fairfield Women’s Health Service at 9755 0008 or [email protected]
Canley Heights
English Classes
Free conversational classes.
Location: Core Community Services, 41 Peel Street, Canley Heights
Time: Mondays, 11.15am-12.15pm
Contact: Julie at 9728 4973
Canley Vale
Crafties Social Group
Bring your knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, spinning, weaving, patchwork, paper craft, scrapbooking or beading for company, chatter, fun, coffee and to share ideas and knowledge.
Location: Westacott Cottage, 107 Railway Parade, Canley Vale
Time: Fridays, 9.30am-noon, and the 1st Saturday of each month (except public holiday weekends), 9.30am-noon
Cost: $2
Contact: Nerida at 0403 270 213
Carnes Hill
Stitch One, Chat Two
Calling crafty types. Take your needles, hooks, thread, wool, whatever it is you work with, and enjoy a social morning’s stitch and chat with other creative folk. All skill levels welcome.
Location: Carnes Hill Library
Time: Mondays 10am-noon
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Bricks Club
Help unleash your child’s creativity with Liverpool library’s Duplo Bricks Club. Free weekly program during school term provides all the Duplo your child will need to create and explore their own ideas. Special sessions on a particular theme, guided by staff. Bookings not needed.
Location: Carnes Hill Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am
Casula
Casula Seniors
Bingo, trivia, guest speakers, planning days, monthly outings. Tea, coffee provided. All welcome.
Location: Casula Community Centre, 39 Ingham Drive
Time: Fridays, 10.30am-1.30pm
Cost: $4
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Stitch One, Chat Two
Calling crafty types. Take your needles, hooks, thread, wool, whatever it is you work with, and enjoy a social morning’s stitch and chat with other creative folk. All skill levels welcome.
Location: Casula Library
Time: Thursdays, 10am-noon
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Bricks Club
Help unleash your child’s creativity with Liverpool library’s Duplo Bricks Club. Free weekly program during school term provides all the Duplo your child will need to create and explore their own ideas. Special sessions on a particular theme, guided by staff. Bookings not needed.
Location: Casula Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Cecil Hills
Cecil Hills Playgroup
For parents, carers and under 5s. Variety of toys, craft activities.
Location: Cecil Hills Community Centre, Sandringham Drive
Time: Mondays and Thursdays, 10am-noon
Cost: $3 per week
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Chipping Norton
Work It Out
Total Body Bootcamp sessions. Bookings essential.
Location: Grand Flaneur Beach, 1 Ascot Drive, Chipping Norton
Time: Saturdays, 9am-9.45am
Cost: $10
Contact: Denis at 0403 389 321 or Annabelle at 0430 000 969
Fairfield
Senior Walkers
Walks of 45 to 60 minutes.
Location: Meet at the back of Fairfield Leisure Centre carpark on Vine Street
Time: Fridays, 9:30am onwards
Contact: Robert at 0422 933 612 or (02) 9724 1520
Fairfield Anxiety Disorder Support Group
For people with anxiety disorders and their friends and family. For over 18s, not suitable for people with schizophrenia or PTSD.
Location: Fairfield Community Centre
Time: 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm onwards
Contact: Rachel at (02) 9339 6013 or [email protected]
Alcoholics Anonymous
Organised by Oakdene House Foundation, which advocates abstinence as a path to recovery and supports the 12-step programs of addiction. Oakdene is smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free. Free entry.
Location: 1 Dale Street, Fairfield
Time: Thursdays, noon-1:30pm
Contact: Mark Henson at 0410 714 510
Assyrian Language Classes
Assyrian Australian Association classes at Assyrian Diqlat School. For 5 years old to adult.
Location: Fairfield High School, Horsley Drive and St Johns Park High School, Mimosa Road
Time: Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Contact: Khanna at 0417 555 002 or [email protected] or assyrianaustralian.org.au
Green Valley
Movie Mornings
Enjoy free kids’ films on the big screen. All welcome. Bookings not needed.
Location: Green Valley Library
Time: Saturdays, 9.30am-11.30am
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Stitch One, Chat Two
Calling crafty types. Take your needles, hooks, thread, wool, whatever it is you work with, and enjoy a social morning’s stitch and chat with other creative folk. All skill levels welcome.
Location: Green Valley Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10am-11.45am
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Bricks Club
Help unleash your child’s creativity with Liverpool library’s Duplo Bricks Club. Free weekly program during school term provides all the Duplo your child will need to create and explore their own ideas. Special sessions on a particular theme, guided by staff. Bookings not needed.
Location: Green Valley Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am-11.30am
Heckenberg
Kids Corner
For primary school age kids. Afternoon of fun activities, including craft, reading, games, homework help. Free.
Location: Oliveri Hall
Time: Tuesdays, 3.15pm-4.15pm
Contact: (02) 9607 0077
Heckenberg Seniors
Have a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy meeting new friends as well as participating in a variety of interesting activities and monthly outings.
Location: Heckenberg Busby Community Centre
Time: Tuesdays, 11am-2pm
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Westside Youth Project
New youth program that offers health and fitness, computer skills and cooking classes as well as homework and assignment help for ages 12 to 25.
Location: Olivieri Hall
Time: Mondays to Thursdays, 3pm-5:30pm
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Clothes Box
Used clothing for babies to adults available. Grab some bargains.
Location: Olivieri Hall
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Liverpool
Book Chat
Read great books and make new friends when you join the book club. Enjoy a lively discussion with fellow book lovers in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The monthly schedule of books will include a mix of contemporary fiction, classics, biography, non-fiction.
Location: Liverpool Library
Time: Third Tuesday of each month, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Liverpool Knitters
All welcome. Share knitting skills, learn new ones. Work on your own or community projects and experience the gentle art of knitting in a friendly and supportive group. Bring your own knitting supplies. Bookings not needed.
Location: Liverpool Library
Time: Thursdays during school terms, 10am-noon
Meditation
Free sessions run by the Heartfulness Institute.
Location: Silver Room at Liverpool Library
Time: Saturdays, 10am-11am
Details: heartfulness.org
Bricks Club
Help unleash your child’s creativity with Liverpool Library’s Duplo Bricks Club. Free weekly program during school term provides all the Duplo your child will need to create and explore their own ideas. Special sessions on a particular theme, guided by staff. Bookings not needed.
Location: Liverpool Library
Time: Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Lurnea
Lurnea Playgroup
Games, activities, craft and music for parents, carers and under-5s.
Location: George Bates Hall
Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $2 per child, $3 per family
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Miller
Stitch One, Chat Two
Calling crafty types. Take your needles, hooks, thread, wool, whatever it is you work with, and enjoy a social morning’s stitch and chat with other creative folk. All skill levels welcome.
Location: Miller Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10am-noon
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Bricks Club
Help unleash your child’s creativity with Liverpool library’s Duplo Bricks Club. Free weekly program during school term provides all the Duplo your child will need to create and explore their own ideas. Special sessions on a particular theme, guided by staff. Bookings not needed.
Location: Miller Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Moorebank
Moorebank Happy Seniors
Meet for morning tea and games. Group welcomes senior residents to come along and meet new friends and join monthly outings.
Location: Moorebank Community Centre
Time: Thursdays, 10am-2pm
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Active Seniors
Social gatherings, activities, outings.
Location: Moorebank Community Centre
Time: Fridays, 9am-11am
Contact: 0420 828 200
Stitch One, Chat Two
Calling crafty types. Take your needles, hooks, thread, wool, whatever it is you work with, and enjoy a social morning’s stitch and chat with other creative folk. All skill levels welcome.
Location: Moorebank Library
Time: Fridays, 10am-noon
Details: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Bricks Club
Help unleash your child’s creativity with Liverpool library’s Duplo Bricks Club. Free weekly program during school term provides all the Duplo your child will need to create and explore their own ideas. Special sessions on a particular theme, guided by staff. Bookings not needed.
Location: Moorebank Library
Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Parramatta
Vinnies Van
Provides food, friendship, and advice for those experiencing homelessness and other hardships.
Location: Prince Alfred Park, corner of Marist Place and Victoria Road, Parramatta
Time: Wednesdays, 9:45pm - 10:30pm
Contact: (02) 8861 9700
Maths Rescue
A qualified teacher is available to help you with your maths questions. Free for library members and bookings essential for one-on-one sessions.
Location: Parramatta Library
Time: Mondays during school terms, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Contact: (02) 9806 5159
Download eBooks Training
Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop for one-on-one training to download eBooks.
Location: Parramatta Library
Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Contact: (02) 9806 5168
Seniors Computer Help
A class for over-55s who need help with computers.
Location: Parramatta Library
Time: Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prairiewood
Craft Group
Run by Parks Community Network.
Location: Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $5
Contact: (02) 9609 7400
Bike Rides
Up to 30 kilometres of easy, slow-paced social riding with coffee stop before return. Must have a roadworthy bike and obey all road rules. Under-18s to be with an adult. Free.
Location: From the WSCN bike shed at the back of Fairfield showground, off Moonlight Road, Prairiewood
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am-noon
Contact: Bob at (02) 96724 1520
Prestons
Sydney Bazaar
Bring unwanted items to the bazaar and they will try to sell them for you. For everyone and everything. Bring items in and add to the sale table. Once sold, come in and collect your cash or get money transferred via EFTPOS. No commissions.
Location: 1895 Camden Valley Way
Time: Sundays, from 8am
Details: sydneybazaar.com
Sadleir
Kids Karate
From age 5 onwards.
Location: Sadleir Scouts Hall
Time: Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm
Cost: $10
Contact: 0418 273 420
Learn English
FLessons cater to beginners, intermediate and advanced students and include reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, listening, speaking skills.
Location: St Mark’s Anglican Church, corner Heckenberg Avenue and Spica Street
Time: Mornings, 10am-noon, and evenings, 7:30pm-9pm
Contact: (02) 9607 7547
St Johns Park
Fill Your Pantry
Once a fortnight, a van drives to the church at 73 Edensor Park, St Johns Park, to distribute affordable fresh food to those who need to stretch their budget further. For a $10 contribution, people on a Health Care, Immigration or Pension card can take home more than $60 worth of pantry items. Shoppers can take home up to two large grocery bags of food.
Location: 73 Edensor Park, St Johns Park
Time: Once a fortnight
Cost: $10 for $60 worth of pantry items (if on a Health Care, Immigration or Pension card)
Wakeley
Art Group
The group paints in oils, acrylics and water paints, and members bring their own canvas and paints. New members are welcome to join this friendly group.
Location: Canley Heights RSL, 26 Humphries Road, Wakeley
Time: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm
Cost: $2
Contact: Joan at 0410 437 566
Warwick Farm
Active Girl
If you’re 15 to 25 and female, you’re invited to join this free fitness program. No levels, no judgement, join any time. Each term there will be a different fitness activity. Wear comfortable, flexible clothing and sports shoes. Bring bottle of water and a smile.
Location: 11 Gallop Street, Warwick Farm
Time: Mondays, 4pm-5:30pm
Thrive Boys Group
For boys 12 to 16 to enjoy sport activities, health, fitness, guest speakers, video games. Thrive aims to challenge, strengthen and grow young men.
Location: 11 Gallop Street, Warwick Farm
Time: Fridays, 3pm-5:15pm
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Women's Health
Appointments available for women’s health nurse. Free confidential service includes PAP tests, breast checks, cardiovascular disease screening, pregnancy checks, postnatal checks, general women’s health information.
Location: 11 Gallop Street, Warwick Farm
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Slim and Trim
Do you want to be healthier? Get nutritional advice, discus your weight-loss problems, weigh in, meet new friends.
Location: 11 Gallop Street, Warwick Farm
Time: Wednesdays, 9am-10:30am
Cost: $2 per week
Contact: (02) 9600 0600
Wetherill Park
Walking Group
Stockland Walking Group meets from 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30-minute walks. Registration essential.
Location: Stockland Wetherill Park Food Court
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am onwards
Contact: Register attendance via Stockland Wetherill Park Customer Care Centre or (02) 9609 7766