Engadine Community Services in Engadine, New South Wales | Community organisation

Engadine Community Services

Locality: Engadine, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9520 7022

Address: 1034-1036 Old Princes Highway 2233 Engadine, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ecs.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Tea towels & toys FLASH SALE 1034-1036 Old Princes Hwy (opp RSL)

24.01.2022 ECS has a new "Seniors' Fitness Group", commencing 2nd November. The class involves low intensity exercise focussing on moving & maintaining core abilities as you age. Due to COVID - 19 numbers are currently restricted to 7 people and it will be held weekly at our community centre on Monday's from 11.30am to 12.30am. Please note clients will need to be referred by My Aged Care. For more information download brochure found here: https://www.ecs.org.au/forms

21.01.2022 A big thank you to Hayley for the fancy nail treatments at the Social Craft Group on Wednesday! https://www.facebook.com/just.glam2230

21.01.2022 Sutherland Shire Council and the ShireAbility Working Party invite you to the LIVE Facebook ShireAbility Film Festival Screening is on this Friday 27 November at 6.30pm on Council’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/283313823008174/ Captions and Auslan Interpreting provided. In 2020 we had 10 wonderful entries featuring writer, actors and producers showcasing ability within Sutherland Shire.... We invite you to grab some popcorn, get comfy at home with family or friends and watch the 2020 ShireAbility film Festival Screening. The 2020 Prize winners will be announced at the end of the event.

21.01.2022 FOUND - HEARING AID located outside Engadine Community Services. please call 9520 7022

20.01.2022 ShireAbility Premier 2020 Premier Friday 27 November 2020 6.30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/283313823008174

20.01.2022 Share the gift of your time - spend 2 hours fortnightly volunteering for your local community. Engadine Community Services (ECS) needs volunteers to support senior clients who are socially isolated. For more information and to apply: https://www.ecs.org.au/volunteer. Alternatively, you can call Lynette on 9520 7022 or make an appointment to discuss in the office Mon-Wed [9.30-4.30] or Sat 23rd Jan [9-12].

19.01.2022 'If Unwell, Get Tested Immediately" - for further information see https://www.health.nsw.gov.au

18.01.2022 Volunteers needed for social support. Share the gift of your time; spend 2-3 hours fortnightly. We have senior clients waiting who are socially isolated. If your are interested, please see this link for more information and to apply: https://www.ecs.org.au/volunteer. Alternatively, you can call us on 9520 7022 or visit the office when open Mon - Fri 9.30 - 4.00 or Sat (9th & 25th Jan) 9.00 - 12.00.

17.01.2022 Yesterday the world marked the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. COVID - 19 has disproportionately and severely impacted older persons around the world not only on their health, but on their rights and well-being. To learn more follow the link below.

17.01.2022 Buy a handmade gift for Christmas & assist our fundraising: tea towels, coathangers, baby items...

16.01.2022 On Tuesday the 6th October ECS held its annual general meeting. The AGM 2020 report can now be accessed on the website under "resources" and further material for volunteers can be found on their "training materials page". https://www.ecs.org.au/

14.01.2022 We're open tomorrow 9-12. JP onsite to sign documents, staff available for aged care enquiries & floor puzzles now part of the Sutherland Shire Toy Library stocktake fundraiser sale.

14.01.2022 Dementia Action Week 2020 will demonstrate that many people living with dementia can continue to live well for many years after their diagnosis. Many continue to make significant contributions to our community, they engage, make their own choices and live rich and active lives. www.ecs.org.au

13.01.2022 Starting in October ECS will be hosting Tai Chi & IT classes. Lessons will provided by qualified instructor John Gough (member of TCAA). Cost is $9.00 per lesson (online via ZOOM) or $10.00 per lesson at ECS location. To book a place or for further information contact us now on 9520 7022. https://www.ecs.org.au/activities

13.01.2022 During Mental Health Month, you are invited to enjoy a series of online wellness workshops, including; yoga, art-making, mindfulness, tai chi, nutrition and wellbeing, Beating the Covid Blues talk, resilience talk, and a music concert. http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Tune-In--Mental-He

12.01.2022 Dear ECS Team ECS is so very fortunate to have so many volunteers who give lots of their time, energy & commitment to the organisation and our clients. We know these clients appreciate your efforts, & the Management Committee & staff think you are fantastic. We very much value all you do, & look forward to celebrating your vital role in our community as part of Engadine Community Service’s 50th Birthday during 2021.... ECS Management Committee

12.01.2022 Typical Thursday in the office... JP Service 10-1 & Toy Library 1-4 (& dolly washing day). Appointments on 9520 7022.

09.01.2022 Have you been to Queensland in the past week? Please be thoughtful before returning to ECS or mixing with friends. https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing

07.01.2022 We have planned three events to take part in the Sutherland Shire Seniors Festival https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Seniors-Festival-2 - a special bus trip on 13th April and information days on 12th and 17th, called Welcome to Your Aged Care Journey.

06.01.2022 Happy Carers Week & thank you, to the heroes in our community who care for a loved one experiencing disability or frailty with age. http://www.carersnsw.org.au/national-carers-week

05.01.2022 Engadine Community Services turns 50 this year! Please help us by joining the conversation at https://m.facebook.com/ECS2233/ or watch for updates here, in our newsletter and on the front windows of our community centre at 1034-1036 Old Princes Highway, Engadine.

04.01.2022 From November 2020, older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, and who do not have access to interpreting services through aged care programs or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), can access free sign language interpreting services for daily activities. For more information visit this webpage https://youtu.be/zmtQ-KvZdqU?t=14 or call 1300 010 877.

03.01.2022 Did you know that your local community centre is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings of each month? Ring us or drop in this Saturday 23r January with questions about Aged Care for yourself or a loved one living in the Shire. We're here to help 9am - 12 noon, tel 9520 7022.

02.01.2022 Social distancing of 1.5m still applies... With the easing of restrictions, you can now: gather in outdoor public spaces in groups of 30 people; and make a group booking at restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs for up to 30 people. ... Visitors to your home remains at 20 people at any one time. The total number of visitors includes adults and children. A member of the household is not counted as a visitor. As the home is a high transmission area, NSW Health strongly recommends a COVID-Safe precautionary approach of having no more than 10 visitors at a time. Please remember that with the easing of restrictions comes risk, so everyone needs to Stay home and get tested immediately if unwell Keep 1.5 metres apart unless you live together Wash your hands regularly Wear a mask if unable to physically distance. Check in by QR code or pen/paper into every venue Find out more: https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

01.01.2022 Need a JP signature? JP Service tomorrow 10am-1pm at Engadine Community Services by appointment via 95207022 or [email protected]

01.01.2022 Engadine Community Services has a JP on site this Thursday 1/4 from 10am - 1pm. please call 9520 7022 for an appointment.