Asian Women at Work Inc is an active organisation that has been working to empower migrant women in low paid and precarious employment since 1995.

Activities:

• Outreach
• Individual Support
• Support Groups
• Seminars and Information Sessions
• Leadership Development and Training
• Branch Development
• Migrant Women Workers Forums
• Action and Advocate Groups

If would like to become a member or volunteer, please contact the organisation on 02 9793 9708 or email [email protected].

The Lions Club of Kogarah have been serving the St George community for almost 70 years.

Since 1954 the Lions of Kogarah have dedicated their time and energy to supporting the local community in many ways including:

• Medical research
• The St George School for Children with Special Needs
• Wespac Rescue helicopter
• Supporting individuals in crisis
  

The Club's 70th birthday will be held in April 2024 to celebrate their incredible achievements and future plans to support the people of the Kogarah community.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0476 868 283 or click here.

Recently, I met with Sue-Ellan and Marino Vasilou, founders of the Little Legs Foundation, at the Cure Café in South Hurstville.

In 2017, their daughter Alegra lost her battle with brain cancer – she was just six years old.

Her family pledged to help raise awareness and aid in the fight to find a cure for childhood brain cancer.

Every year since they have worked with more than 100 cafes across Sydney to host Coffee for a Cure to raise awareness for childhood brain cancer.

Please click here to find out how you can support.

St George Family Support Services Inc was established in 1987 in response to the needs of families and children in the local area.

Services:

• Domestic and Family Violence and Safety
• Mental and Physical Health
• Substance Use
• Homelessness
• Social Isolation
• Financial Hardship
• Parenting

For more information, please contact the organisation on 02 9553 9100 or email [email protected].

St George Community Transport is a government funded, not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide quality, affordable and appropriate transport services to the people of Kogarah.

Services:

• Volunteer Home Visiting Program: One of their volunteers come to visit you at home once per for 1 – 2 hours for valuable social interaction.
• Social Outings: All day social outings such as historical drives, lunches, shopping trips and other tours.
• Individual Transport: Medical or personal appointments such as hairdressing or visiting relatives.
• City Run: Major hospital and specialist facilities as well as selected appointments in the CBD
• BINGO Bus: BINGO Bus to visit our local clubs in the St George area three days a week.
• Shopping Bus: Every Monday and Friday alternative between Roselands and Rockdale Plaza.

For more information or to discuss your transport needs, please call 02 8585 3000, email [email protected] or click here.

The Chinese Australian Services Society provides a comprehensive range of social and welfare services for multicultural communities, including:

• Home ageing
• Residential aged care
• Disability services
• Vocation and training,
• Health services
• Childcare

For more information, please click here or contact the organisation on 02 9789 4587 or email [email protected].

The St George Business Chamber organises numerous networking events, workforce training and speaker seminars and hosts forums with experts in various fields.

For more information, please click here or email [email protected]. 

Kogarah Community Services has been operating since 1975 and offers a range of services including:

• Aged care
• Before and after school care
• Parenting programs
• Playgroup and youth programs

For more information, please click here or to contact the community centre call 02 9553 6506.

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre is a registered charity that offers numerous services and programs.

Senior Services:

• Monday: Chinese (Mandarin Speaking)
• Tuesday: General Community
• Wednesday: Arabic Speaking
• Thursday: General Community
• Friday: Out & About for Active Seniors

Senior Programs:

• Gentle Exercise Classes: Thursday's 9:30 - 10:30 am
• Let's Get Active Seniors Program: Thursday's 11am - 12pm
• Computer Class: Tuesday's 12:30 - 2:30pm
• One Call Away: Phone service daily, 6am - 6pm on 0402 443 763
• Coffee Club: First Friday of each month

Family and Children Services:

• First Aid Courses for Parents and Carers of Young Children

Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care Programs:

• Before School Care: 7am - 9am
• After School Care: 3pm - 6pm
• Vacation Care: 7am - 6pm

Playgroups:

• POPPY Supported Playgroup: Support for women facing mental health challenges
• Supported Playgroup: Support for children under the age of two
• General Playgroups

For more information, please contact the community centre on 02 9150 7823 or email [email protected].

SHARE is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing award winning multi-disciplinary fitness and wellbeing programs across our local area since 1985.

Each of their affordable flexible classes are developed from internationally recognised research specifically targeted to enhance wellbeing for our senior's community.

If you would like more information, please contact the organisation on 02 9597 5455 or email [email protected].

The Salvation Army Hurstville is a registered charity that provides services such as:

• Financial counselling
• Case management accommodation
• Day-care facilities

They host numerous events such as:

• Community lunches
• Seniors' fellowships
• Weekly child and youth programs

For information about their free services and programs please contact them on 02 9570 2617 or email [email protected].

Advance Diversity Services supports newly arrived migrants and refugees who live, work or study in the St George area.

Free services and programs:

• Casework
• Information sessions on family relationships, employment, health and wellbeing
• Cultural activities and English classes

For more information, please contact the organisation on 02 9597 5455 or visit Suite 231, Level 3, Building 2, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville NSW 2220.

The Kogarah Storehouse is a not-for-profit charity that has been supporting and helping the community of St George for the past three decades.

Programs:

• Food delivery program
• Support program for domestic violence victims
• Financial assistance scheme to help with bill payments

For more information, please call the Storehouse on 02 9587 5761 or email [email protected].

The St George Men's Shed is a place for men to be socially active and form friendships while sharing their skills in manual crafts such as:

• Carpentry
• Wood turning
• Furniture making
• Photography and restoration

The Shed is located at 76 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park NSW 2221 and is open from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm noon on Monday to Friday.

If you are interested, please call the President on 0414 277 336 or email [email protected]. 

3Bridges is community-based organisation that focuses on:

• Assisting parents during the arrival of a new baby
• Providing outside of school hours care
• Early intervention youth programs for children
• Aide for seniors across a range of services such as home support, social groups and aged care

Volunteers and potential team members can contact their team directly at [email protected].

Community members can contact the organisation on 1300 327 434 or email [email protected].

The Kogarah Bay Progress Association is a voluntary, not-for-profit, organisation striving to improve the quality of life, environment, and amenities of the St George community.

Achievements:

• Establishing the building fund for the construction of the Kogarah War Memorial Pool
• Dredging and draining of the tip of Kogarah Bay
• Formation of the Beverly Park Golf Course
• Building the causeway, now Ramsgate Road.

A huge congratulations to the Association on reaching 100 years of community service and activism.

For more information, please contact the organisation on 02 9587 7868 or email [email protected] or click here.

St George Meals on Wheels Inc has a long history of service and care, having been a part of our community for more than 50 years.

As a community-based organisation, St George Meals on Wheels supports local residents by bring nutritious meals direct to them at home.

Activities:

• Cook and prepare meals for both carers and those who are aged, frail, disabled or simply no longer able to cook a meal for themselves
• Deliver meals to you so that you can stay safe and sound in your own home

For more information or if you require their services, please call 02 9584 1286 or email [email protected].

The Kogarah Historical Society was founded in 1970 to encourage the study of Australian History and promote awareness of the history of the Kogarah Municipality.

The Society meets on the second Thursday from February to November, at the Kogarah School of Arts at 2 pm.

Carss Cottage houses the Kogarah Historical Society’s collection of historical artefacts and photographs.

Opening times:

• Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5.00 pm (summer)
• Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4.00 pm (winter)

Admission:

• $5.00 per adult
• $2.00 per student
• Children are free

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

The Bexley Chamber of Commerce was established almost 100 years ago.

Nowadays they continue to represent the interests of Bexley and engage with the local business community.

All businesses in Bexley are encouraged to join and participate in the management of the Bexley Chamber of Commerce for the good of our community.

For more information, please contact the Chamber on 1300 239 539 or email [email protected] or click here.

The Probus Club of Kogarah provides retirees with the opportunity to connect socially.

Membership is open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired.

Activities:

• Trips and outings for members to enjoy, depending on their interests, lifestyle and location. 

Probus Club members meet monthly, to enjoy the company of like-minded fellow retirees and listen to fascinating guest speakers.

For more information, please click here.

The Fix it Sisters Shed is a not-for-profit charity that empowers women of all ages with practical and creative skills.

Activities:

• Mentoring partnership programmes for Year 6 students with Arncliffe Public School
• Partnership project with NSW National Park and Wildlife Service to build burrows to provide shelter for penguins at Lion Island, Snapper Island and Eden
• DIY home repairs and basic carpentry workshops

For more information, please visit @fixitsistersshed on Instagram and Facebook.

The Wolli Creek Preservation Society's long term bush care, community education and citizen science activities have played a major role in the preservation, protection and enhancement of the Wolli Creek Valley.

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

Parent Pathways is a free, voluntary program designed to support parents and caregivers of young children in achieving their goals.

Participants can access a wide range of assistance, including financial support, training and study, employment assistance, or help during times of crisis. Each year of engagement in the program offers up to $1,250 in funding to support your journey.

The program's voluntary nature means you can choose to pause and return at any time; the door is always open.

For more information, please contact their Hurstville office on (02) 8706 3900 or their emergency relief hotline on 1800 940 953. 

The St George District Cricket Association established in 1898 has been providing cricket to the community of Kogarah for 125 years.

The Association administers the local U11, U13, U15 & U17 Junior Cricket Competitions.

They also contribute teams to the NSW Youth Championships and provide a steppingstone to higher honours.

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

Kingsgrove Cricket Club is a family-oriented club that actively promotes the game and spirit of cricket. Founded in 1987, the Club fields Blast, Junior and Senior teams.

To register for a program or competition please click here.

Alternatively, you can contact the Club on 0418 256 268 or email [email protected].

Beverly Hills Eagles Cricket Club established in 1985 is a family friendly cricket club that caters for players of all ages from juniors right through to seniors.

To register for a competition or program please click here.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Club on 0414 231 987 or email [email protected].

South Hurstville Carss Park Cricket Club welcomes Junior and Senior players.

The Club trains at Carlton Crescent, Kogarah Bay and plays at Carss Park.

They have teams with mixed and Girls only, for children 5 - 17 and then upwards, into the Senior competition.

To register for a competition or program please click here.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0450 775 968 or email [email protected].

Penshurst West Cricket Club have offered junior and senior cricket since 1965.

The Club trains and plays at Olds Park Sports Complex.

To register for a competition or program please click here.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0420 350 420 or email [email protected].

The St George Basketball Association has provided the youth the opportunity to play basketball and develop both their basketball skills and character for over 40 years.

To register please click here.

For more information, please contact the Association on 02 9533 8833 or email [email protected].

St George District Netball Association has been providing both competitive and social netball competitions to Bayside and Georges River council areas for over 70 Years.

To register for a team within the Association, please click here.

For more information about the Assocation, please click here.

Hurstville United is a club dedicated for players of all abilities, aiming to encourage players of all ages to play Netball.

The Club comfortably accommodates junior teams, senior teams and individual umpires.

For more information, please email [email protected].

St Ursula's Fatima Netball Club is a Kingsgrove based netball club accepting all players from starters to juniors to seniors.

Players are not limited to those attending the St Ursula's or Fatima Schools.

Since their establishment in 1976, St Ursula's Fatima Netball Club has become one of the largest affiliations in the St George District Netball Association.

For more information, please email [email protected] or click here.

Titans Netball is a competitive, friendly and family orientated netball club. They train at Olds Park, Penshurst.

The Club organises multiple teams in each age group to cater for all abilities, from representative players to beginners - 6 years to adults.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Kyle Bay Netball Club is a family friendly club that welcomes players of all ages whether they are looking for a fun social team or a more competitive team.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0415 300 637 or email [email protected].

The Penshurst RSL Panthers was established in 1954 and has a proud history of involvement in junior AFL.

They are located at Olds Park in Penshurst and welcome all junior players – boys and girls – between the ages of 5 and 17.

To register, please click here.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0416 160 311 or email [email protected].

The St. George District Hockey Club began in 1927 and is a community-based club that promotes the sport of hockey in the St George area.

To register, please click here.

For juniors and men's hockey and general enquiries, email [email protected].

For women's hockey email [email protected].

Alternatively, you can contact the Club's administrator on 0407 774 145.

Arncliffe Scots Baseball established in 1913 is a club that has been a fixture in the local sporting scene for well over 100 years.

The Club's home ground is located on Production Ave, Kogarah NSW 2217.

To register, please click here.

For more information, please email [email protected].

St George Junior Rugby Football League was founded in 1911 governs the clubs within the St George District.

The District has 9 affiliated clubs and over 1,200 players in competitions held from April to September every year in age groups from Under 6 to Open Age.

For more information, please email [email protected] or click here.

Hurstville United is a junior rugby league club in the St George district.

Offering teams from U6's to U18's,

For more information, on how to register please click here or email [email protected].

The Kingsgrove Colts Junior Rugby League Club commenced playing in 1959 and is one of the premier rugby league clubs in the St George Rugby League District.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0414 752 423 or email [email protected].

Kogarah Cougars is a family club fielding teams from 4yrs to A-Grade which compete in the St George Junior Rugby League and Sydney Combined Competitions.

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

Penshurst RSL Kookaburras Junior Rugby League Football Club has been part of the local community since 1961.

The Club organises teams from U6’s through to men's A Grade and women's Open Grade.

For more information, please click here or phone 0437 149 326.

Football St George is the governing body for Football and Futsal in St George.

Their goal is to grow, develop, promote and service football for the 11,000+ active participants in our region.

To register, please click here.

For more information, please click here, call 02 9556 3055 or email [email protected].

Bexley North Football Club established in 1960 is one of the largest Clubs in the Football St George Association with the primary focus of engaging and developing Youth players.

To visit the Club's website please click here.

If you would like to get involved with the Club or register for next season, please call 0434 784 314 or email [email protected].

Carlton Rovers Football Club was formed in 1980 and play in the St George Football Association.

For more information, please call 0418 433 568 email [email protected].

Carss Park Football Club was established in 1930 is the oldest club in the St George Association,

The Club has a very proud history of providing quality park football to our local community and a pathway to further representative opportunities.

For more information, please contact the Club on 0421 439 470 or email [email protected].

Connells Point Rovers Football Club is a not-for-profit organisation and community-based club.

It was established in 1966 and has grown to become one of the largest sporting clubs in the St George area with over 70 teams across all ages.

The Club has teams in all age groups for boys and girls from under 6 years old through to all ages and over 35s, including female only teams in all ages.

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

Hurstville Glory Football Club is a 20-year-old community football club that plays in Sydney’s St George Football Association.

The Club has teams for all players of all skill levels and genders from under 6's to over 45's.

For more information, please click here or call 0401 775 793. 

Hurstville Zagreb Football Club is based in the Southern Suburbs of Sydney formed in 1970.

The Club currently has 24 teams playing in the St. George Football Association, from juniors all the way up to seniors.

For more information, please click here or call 0419 011 240 or email [email protected].

Hurstville City Minotaurs Football Club was established in 1985.

The Club fills teams from U6's to Men's over 45's in St George Competitions.

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

Kogarah Waratah Football Club is one of the oldest clubs in the St George Football Assocation.

It well knowns as a family friendly football club for both males and females from five years all the way up to adults.

For more information, please click here or call 0423 555 484 or email [email protected].

The Penshurst West Football Club was established in 1965.

The mission statement for the club is “To provide a safe, fun and family friendly environment for players of all ages and their respective families to enjoy football.”

For more information, please click here or email [email protected].

St George Oztag has been the home of Oztag in the St George Area since 1992

Teams are made up of a group of friends or a sporting team wishing to stick together in their off season.

For more information, please call 0421 065 242 email [email protected].

Rockdale Rugby Football Club was established in 1956, providing a sporting environment for the St George rugby union community of all ages to enjoy.

For more information, please click here or call 0478 734 100 or email [email protected].