Groups and Activities

ECHO Neighbourhood Centre’s vision is an inclusive and equitable community that values and respects all people. This is reflected in what we do and promotes the well being of people who may be disadvantaged by age, disability, income, culture, language or social isolation.

We run two key programs: Neighbour Aid and Community Hub activities ( DoCS). Our groups and activities enhance these key programs to bring wellbeing, friendship, information and fun to you.

We generally run our groups during the school terms. They are coordinated and run by staff and volunteers. For some of our services we ask for a donation towards our costs; however participation will not be refused because of an inability to pay.

ECHO Optimists
3rd Thursday each month from 1pm, Ground Floor Mill Hill Centre
A social support and informative program for Russian speaking seniors. Includes presentations, guest speakers, celebration of events and refreshments.

Walk and Talk
1st and 3rd Friday from 9.30am, Various locations – call ECHO for a program.
Cost: Excursion tickets. Walk around Sydney and see the sights whilst informally practising your English.

English Conversation
Ground floor, ECHO Neighbourhood Centre
Mondays 10am – 12noon (Beginners),
Tuesdays 10am – 12noon (Intermediate)
Fridays 3pm – 4.30pm (Social conversation)
Cost $20 per person per term.
English conversation in a relaxed social environment over refreshments.

Monday Discussion Group

Mondays 10am – 12noon Upstairs Mill Hill.

A weekly group for people over 55 who enjoy healthy discussions, want to listen to guest speakers and socialise over refreshments. Transport is available.

Monday Exercise Class
Mondays 10am – 12noon, during school terms at Waverly/Woollahra Arts Centre Bondi Road.
Cost: $3 per class. A low impact exercise class for women who want to keep fit and healthy.

Wednesday Social Group
Wednesdays 10am – 12noon, during school terms at Shop 4, Spring Street.
Cost: $3 donation. A fortnightly group for people over 55 who enjoy outings and socialising.

Dementia Support Group
First Wednesday monthly: 10.30am – 12.30pm Shop 4, 1 Spring Street, Bondi Junction.
A program providing activities about living with memory loss. Includes respite for carers. For people with early stages of dementia.

ECHOlogical Gardening Group
Wednesdays 10am – 12noon Waverley Community Garden, Ebley Street.
A group that loves gardening and tending to the ECHO plot. You get a chance to share in the produce of the garden.

Creative Art Class
Thursdays 1.30pm – 4pm, during school terms at Waverly/Woollahra Arts Centre 138 Bondi Road.
Cost: $2 donation. An informal art group for disadvantaged residents. Participants enjoy a social chat over afternoon tea. No art experience necessary.

Fishing Fogey’s
Second Monday each month 8.30am-12.30pm Rose Bay, fishing trip for men over 55+ around the inner harbour. The participants need to be HACC clients and physically able to board the boat. Cost $35 per session.

ECHO Soul Group for 55+
Every Tuesday 10am-11am at 5 Ebley Street, Bondi Junction Community Garden.
Cost $3 Explore meditation and have fun discovering new ways to relax and fill your soul.

Greek Social Group
Wednesdays (Fortnightly) 10am-12 noon during school terms at 39 Oxford Street Bondi Junction.
Cost: gold coin donation. The purpose of the group is to provide social interaction for Greek speaking seniors in a relaxed environment.

ECHO Shopping Service
Every Monday from 9.30am-12noon for HACC clients. Delivery charges apply.

A variety of community programs and support groups