Holidays can be a challenging time for many of us. Learn practical tips on how to look after yourself at this time of the year. If you find the holiday season challenging, you’re not alone.
The holidays are often depicted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for many of us, it can bring up a range of difficult thoughts and feelings.
It’s okay to feel lonely, angry, anxious, stressed, sad or something else entirely. The most important thing is that you acknowledge your emotions and remember that your wellbeing matters.
Tips to manage are available here https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/general/mental-wellness-during-the-holiday-season
If you are keen to get involved in a community Christmas lunch, benefiting not only you but the people you can get to know, head along to one of the below events
Photo competition: Whoever sends in the most creative photo from a community lunch wins a $50 voucher and be featured in our next newsletter!
Christmas Day Events
Inner City
Wayside Chapel, 29 Hughes Street, Potts Point
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Community Lunch
Note: Breakfast served from 9am followed by a church service and choir performance. Lunch finishes at 2pm.
Eastern Suburbs
Bondi Surf Club, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Community Lunch
Note: finishes at 2pm
Inner West
Bill Crews, 180 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Community Lunch
South Western Sydney
Salvation Army, 42 Raymond Street, Bankstown
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Community Dinner
Liverpool Uniting Church, 28 Pirie St, Liverpool
11.30 am – 2 pm Community Dinner
Parramatta
Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church St, Parramatta
10:30 am – 1:00 pm Community Lunch
Western Sydney
Mama Lana’s Community Foundation, 56 Woodriff St, Penrith.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Community Lunch
Northern Beaches
Mowana Christmas Lunch, Tramshed, Lake View Room, Narrabeen
11:30 am – 3:30 pm Community Lunch
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