ORANA

Because Community
Matters

Offering support, services and courses in the Sutherland Shire

Your space, your community Connect, be heard, belong

 

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Orana

We deliver practical, person-centred, trauma-informed services that respond to the real needs of our community.  From early support family services, food relief and health services to social inclusion and advocacy, we create welcoming spaces where families and individuals feel supported, connected and empowered.  Our work is grounded in comapssion, driven by purpose and shaped by the belief that strong communities begin with meaningful care.

Our
Support Services

Community Centre

Information referral and more – We’re here to support you whether you’re looking for an interest group or you need a specific service. We can point you in the right direction.

Early Support

We offer you a range of in-home support services. Designed for parents with children under 0-5 years who are experiencing challenges and would like weekly in-home visits or in-home counselling .

Women's Health

A women specific resource centre offering social groups as well as a women’s health information service focussing on women’s social, physical and psychological well-being.

Domestic Violence Support

A free specialist domestic and family violence support service available to all woman regardless of circumstances. Older women and women with or without dependent children.  

Adult Learning Courses and Classes

A huge variety of weekly classes during the NSW school terms. We welcome you to come together and learn new skills, meet new people, talk and laugh with others.

Food Relief

Food pantry is available for people experiencing hardship and information regarding food vouchers, bill payments and financial counselling.

Carers Connect

We’re here to support carers by offering groups, social engagement and connection.

Orana ongoing community programs

We also offer a range of social groups and classes including

  • Knitting Group
  • Book Club
  • IT Group
  • Artfully Social
  • Craft
  • Exercise
  • Social
  • Livewell Group
  • Community Meals
  • Grandparent Support Group
  • Art Therapy Groups
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We also offer a range of social groups and classes including

  • Knitting Group
  • Book Club
  • IT Group
  • Artfully Social
  • Craft
  • Exercise
  • Social
  • Livewell Group
  • Community Meals
  • Grandparent Support Group
  • Art

Upcoming Events, Courses and Classes.

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Upcoming Events, Courses and Classes.

Adult Learning classes – Term 3 – 2025 enrolements are now available for booking online.

Classes run from Monday 13th October to Monday 8th December AND Wednesday 15th October to Wednesday 3rd December.

Get Involved

We offer great opportunities for people to :

Volunteer

Donate

Partner

Where to find us

Orana Central Office

3a Stapelton Avenue Sutherland NSW 2232

Orana Women’s Health

39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea NSW 2227

With thanks to our partners