Social & Community Programs

Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30am–10:30am
Port Dalrymple School Pool, School terms

Enjoy the water your way. Aqua Access is a relaxed and welcoming program where you can swim, float, enjoy gentle movement or complete your own water-based exercises.

Delivered in partnership with Reclink Australia.

Term booking: $3 per session, with all sessions for the term booked and paid together.
Casual: $5 per session.

Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00pm
Sundays | 9:45am
Port Dalrymple School Pool

Get moving without putting too much pressure on your joints.

Aqua Fitness, delivered by Sherriff Health & Fitness, is a fun, low-impact workout suitable for a range of ages and fitness levels.

Using the resistance of the water, classes can help improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, balance and coordination, all in the comfort of a heated indoor pool.

But it’s not just about the exercise. Aqua Fitness is also a great way to meet people, have a laugh and be part of a friendly and supportive group.

$15 casual or 10 sessions for $120.

Come for the exercise, stay for the community.

1st Thursday of each month , 1:00pm–2:00pm

Come along for a cuppa, a chat and some good company at Pride Coffee, facilitated by the amazing Joseph from Working It Out.

Pride Coffee is a relaxed and welcoming monthly catch-up for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, friends and family. It’s a chance to meet new people, have a conversation, ask questions or simply enjoy a coffee in a friendly and inclusive space.

No bookings, no pressure, just come along and be yourself. Everyone is welcome.

2nd Saturday of each month, 8:30am–1:00pm
Graham Fairless Centre

Our monthly Community Market brings together local makers, sellers, community groups and shoppers for a morning of bargains, handmade goodies and community connection.

Want to become a stallholder? Visit our Community Market page for prices, information and online bookings.

Fridays | Eyes down 10:30am

Friday Bingo is a Hood favourite'.

Come along for a friendly game, plenty of laughs and the chance to take home grocery prizes.

$2 per book, Tombola 60¢ , Raffle tickets 3 for $1

Bingo is an 18+ program and children aren't able to attend this activity.

Every Friday | 12 noon

Sometimes the easiest way to walk through the door for the first time is knowing there's a snag waiting for you.

Our Friday Community BBQ is a friendly, no-pressure way to connect with the Hood. Grab something to eat, meet some people, have a chat or just pop in and see what we're all about.

There's no obligation to stay, everyone is welcome.

Friday 23rd October 5pm-9pm

Open Night is returning to the Hood, an easy-going evening where you can drop in, meet people, have a chat and enjoy some time out of the house.

There’s no set agenda and no pressure to participate in anything. Come on your own, bring a friend, stay for a little while or hang around for the evening.

We’ll have different activities available depending on the night, or you can simply come along for the company.

Saturdays, Fortnightly 11am-1pm

Real talk. Real connection. No judgement.

Carers Unfiltered is a relaxed peer support group for family members and carers supporting someone experiencing alcohol and other drug and/or mental health challenges.

Facilitated by Maz, this isn't about sitting around pretending everything is fine. It's a safe, confidential space to talk openly with people who understand that caring can be messy, exhausting, frustrating, funny and everything in between.

Come for a cuppa, a chat, some practical support or simply to be around people who get it.

No judgement. No sugar-coating. Just real conversations and genuine connection.

Thursdays | 2:00pm–3:00pm

Not sure what support is available, where to start, or just feel like having a chat?

Come along for a Cuppa with the Connector and catch up with our Community Connector in a relaxed, informal setting. You can ask questions, find out what’s happening locally, get help connecting with services and supports, or simply have a cuppa and a yarn.

There’s no appointment needed and no pressure, just pop in.

Sometimes the right connection starts with a conversation.

Tuesdays, From 10:00am, for adults

Come together, cook together and then enjoy the best part, eating together.

Cooking with Friends is a relaxed social program for adults, where participants work together to prepare a set menu with support and guidance from our staff.

It’s not a cooking class, no special skills or experience are needed. It’s about getting involved, sharing the jobs, meeting new people and sitting down to enjoy the meal you’ve made together.

The program is FREE, but places are limited, so bookings are essential.

Good food, good company and everyone lends a hand.

Monday 19th October, 9.30am-12noon

Get your hands dirty and help our community garden grow.

Our Garden Working Bees are a relaxed way to get outdoors, meet people and lend a hand in the Hood’s community garden.

There are jobs for different abilities and energy levels, so you definitely don’t need to be an experienced gardener. Come along to plant, weed, tidy, build, learn, share your gardening knowledge, or just enjoy being part of it.

Stay for the whole session or just lend a hand for a little while.

Many hands make light work and hopefully a pretty great garden too