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 Settlement Grants (see these separate brochures). 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, Level 2 Mill Hill Centre
A social support and informative program for Russian speaking seniors. Includes presentations, guest speakers, celebration of events and refreshments.
Eastern Suburbs Chinese Parents Group
Saturday and during school holidays at various times and locations
A support and social group for Chinese parents with school-aged children.
Mums Get Together
Friday every 4-6 weeks 10am – 12noon
Corio Community Centre, Uniting Church, 829 Anzac Pde, Maroubra Junction
Multicultural mums with children under 5 years share information and support
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
Learn English conversation in a relaxed social environment over refreshments
Monday Discussion Group
Mondays 10am – 12noon Various locations
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 – 11am, during school terms at Waverly/Woollahra Arts Centre Bondi Road
Cost: $3 per class or $10 for 5 classes. A low impact exercise class for women who want to keep fit and healthy.
Wednesday Social Group
Wednesdays 10am – 12noon, during school terms Various locations – check at ECHO
Cost: $3 donation.
A fortnightly group for people over 55 who enjoy outings and socialising. Transport is available.
Dementia Support Group
First Wednesday monthly 10.30am – 12.30pm 39 Oxford 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 Bondi Road
Cost: $2 donation
An informal art group for disadvantaged residents. Participants enjoy a social chat over afternoon tea. No art experience necessary.
A variety of community programs and support groups