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20/02/2026

Got questions about Tailored Learning? We’ve got answers. 💬

If your teenager is finding school hard right now, support is available.

Our Tailored Learning program (formerly FLO) supports students in Years 8 – 12 who are disengaged from school or facing barriers that make regular attendance difficult. It’s flexible, personalised, and built around each young person’s wellbeing, strengths and goals.

We often hear the same questions from parents: Will my child stay enrolled? Do they need a diagnosis? What does support actually look like?

Swipe along below to get answers to these questions and more.

Tailored Learning works alongside schools and families, offering one-on-one mentoring, flexible learning options, wellbeing support and clear pathways beyond school, with support that continues during school holidays.

Swipe through to learn more, and if this feels like it could help your child, we encourage you to start a conversation with their school. 💙

Learn more at sonder.net.au/tailored-learning.

18/02/2026

Sonder is proud to support Closing the Gap Day 2026! 🖤💛❤️

Hosted by our friends, Nunkuwarrin Yunti, this FREE, family-friendly event brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members of all ages with organisations delivering vital supports across South Australia.

Organisations can get involved as a sponsor, marketplace stallholder, or exhibitor for the event on 19 March at the Goyder Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds.

But be quick - opportunities to get involved close tomorrow, 20 February! Visit closingthegapday.net or email info@closingthegapday.net to be part of it.

Learn more below and follow Closing the Gap Day to stay up-to-date on the latest event news.

Closing the Gap Day is Back – 19 March!
📍 Goyder Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds

Organisations are invited to get involved as a sponsor, market stallholders, or exhibitor, to help raise awareness of the inequalities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

⏰ Opportunities to get involved close 20 February.
Visit 👉 https://closingthegapday.net/ Or email 👉 info@closingthegapday.net to be part of it.

Proudly hosted by Nunkuwarrin Yunti, this FREE, family-friendly event brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members of all ages with organisations and government services delivering vital supports across South Australia.

✨ What’s included:
• FREE Entry
• FREE Food (limited supply)
• FREE Public transport (8am–5pm for registered ticket holders)
• FREE Health Screening
• FREE Kids activities
• FREE Entertainment

Be part of it, connect with community, and help us continue working together to close the gap.

17/02/2026

🌿 Reminder: Wellness Ways for Women starts next week! 🌿

Wellness Ways for Women supports women aged 16+ to build healthier habits that actually stick. Join us for a welcoming, practical, and FREE program that covers:
🍎 Smarter snack choices and food label reading.
❓Nutrition and exercise myths (finally debunked!).
💤 Sleep and wellbeing essentials.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Gentle, guided exercise with an Exercise Physiologist.

Each session includes a 45-minute info session followed by a 45-minute gentle exercise session.
📅 Every Wednesday from 25 Feb – 1 Apr 2026.
⏰ 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm.
📍 Charleston Memorial Hall, 1 – 5 Newman Rd, Charleston.

Wear comfy clothes, bring a water bottle, and come as you are! Bookings are essential via our Registration
Form at bit.ly/healthy-workshops.



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This service is supported by funding from Country SA PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

16/02/2026

🎨 Come along to Connection Through Art! 🎨

Join our Peer Practitioners at Safe Haven for a creative and supportive evening exploring how art can help us cope with life’s challenges.

📅 Wednesday 18 February.
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
📍 Safe Haven, 9 John Street, Salisbury.
💵 Free!

This relaxed session is all about connecting, creating, and reflecting through art, guided by the lived experience perspective. Everyone is welcome – no RSVP is required.

Come along, express yourself, and connect with others in a safe, supportive space!

13/02/2026

Today, 13 February, marks the 18th anniversary of the National Apology.

On this day in 2008, the Australian Government formally apologised to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly the Stolen Generations, for the laws and policies that caused profound grief, suffering and loss through forced child removal and assimilation.

The Apology followed the Bringing Them Home report, which documented the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through powerful testimony and submission, the inquiry revealed lifelong consequences: families separated for decades, parents who never stopped searching for their children, and communities carrying deep and ongoing trauma. It also recognised that many others were unable to share their experiences due to trauma, distance or fear.

While the Apology could not erase the harm of the past, it marked an important step toward acknowledgement, healing, and national truth-telling.

Today, Sonder remembers the Stolen Generations, honours their strength and resilience, and reaffirms our commitment to listening, learning, and walking together toward justice and reconciliation.

Learn more about the National Apology at nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/national-apology.

12/02/2026

You told us you’d love more group programs and we listened!

We’re excited to share our new 6-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group program. 💙

DBT helps people:
✅ Build awareness of their thoughts and feelings.
✅Cope with stressful situations.
✅ Manage emotions in healthy ways.
✅ Communicate effectively and handle conflict.

Program details:
📍 Sonder Edinburgh North, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North.
📅 Tuesdays, 17 February – 24 March 2026.
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Spots are limited, so express your interest soon via our online form at forms.office.com/r/1D3qBNwRaF. On the form, please select ‘Group Work’ for Q22 and ‘Dialectical Behavioural Therapy’ for Q23.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help! Call us on 1800 565 774 or email us at medicarementalhealth@sonder.net.au.

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This service is provided by Sonder and funded by Adelaide PHN, the Australian Government and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN.

11/02/2026

Thinking about joining a parenting group? There’s still time to get involved at Sonder Port Adelaide!

Our 8-week Parenting Group gets underway soon, and while parents are welcome to join at any point during the program, each week offers valuable insight and skill development opportunities.

This supportive group for parents of children aged 0 – 11 offers space to reflect, learn, and build practical skills to strengthen your relationship with your child without judgement.

You’ll explore:
🧠 How parenting and attachment styles influence behaviour.
🧠 Understanding developmental stages.
🧠 Supporting emotional regulation and resilience.
🧠 Mindful parenting and getting unstuck during challenging moments.

Program details:
📍 Sonder Port Adelaide, 2/72 Lipson St, Port Adelaide.
📅 Thursdays, 12 February – 2 April 2026.
🕙 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

You’re welcome to join for the full 8 weeks or attend whichever sessions work for you!

To express interest, please complete the referral form at sonder.net.au/western-wellbeing.

Questions? (08) 8209 0790 | info@sonder.net.au

Please note: this group is for parents only; children do not attend sessions.

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This service is supported by funding from the Adelaide PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

10/02/2026

We’re looking for passionate people to join our Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs Southern Adelaide team, supporting children aged 0–12 and their families.

We currently have two opportunities:

💚 Multicultural Family Peer Practitioner: Using lived experience of mental health to provide culturally safe, inclusive support to multicultural families while they await treatment.

💚 Multicultural Community Engagement Officer: Building trusted relationships with multicultural communities and partners to improve access, inclusion and participation in Kids Hub services.

Both roles play a vital part in shaping culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health support for children and families, and in ensuring community voices are reflected in how services are delivered.

If you have experience working with multicultural communities and a passion for inclusive, strengths-based practice, we’d love to hear from you. Sonder supports people to work towards required qualifications where needed.

Why join Sonder?
✨ Access generous salary packaging benefits.
✨ Enjoy bonus leave over Christmas.
✨ Receive professional development allowances.
✨ Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

View the full role descriptions and apply via at sonder.net.au/vacancies.

09/02/2026

Sonder has been selected by SA Health to deliver a new Crisis Stabilisation Centre at the Lyell McEwin Hospital Precinct in Adelaide’s north.

This new 16-bed service will be open 24/7, 365 days a year, providing a safe, supportive and home-like environment for people experiencing mental health distress – as an alternative to going to an Emergency Department.

This is a big step forward for mental health care in Adelaide’s north, and we’re honoured to be delivering this important service in close partnership with SA Health and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN.

The centre has been co-designed with people who have lived experience, and will be staffed by a caring team of peer practitioners, mental health clinicians, Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers, multicultural workers, and medical staff.

It will be co-located with the Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre, helping people move seamlessly between crisis support and ongoing care.

📍 Relocation update: As part of this project, the Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre will relocate from Gillingham Road, Elizabeth, to the new facility on Oldham Road.

We‘ll continue to share updates as planning progresses, so stay tuned and follow us for the latest.

Read more at sonder.net.au/crisis-stabilisation-centre-adelaide-north

06/02/2026

🌈 Looking for a safe, welcoming space to connect, learn, and share with others in the LGBTQIA+ community? 🌈

In partnership with our friends at Thorne Harbour Health, we’re running a 4-week support group for adults 18+. Each session will focus on wellbeing, relationships, safety, and community connection, guided by q***r facilitators or allies.

Topics include: managing distress, sexual health and living with HIV, building friendships, keeping each other safe, and more.

📍 Where: Safe Haven, 9 John Street, Salisbury.
📅 When: Tuesdays, 3 – 4:30 pm (10 Feb, 24 Feb & 3 Mar 2026 - no group on 17 Feb).

Places are limited! You are welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as you can.

To register, visit qrco.de/q-care

Or contact us:
📞 Sonder: 08 8209 0700 | info@sonder.net.au
📞 Thorne Harbour: 08 7078 4128

Join us to connect, reflect, and feel supported. 🌈

05/02/2026

What’s coming up at Sonder? Free groups and workshops to support health, wellbeing and connection, that's what!

We’re currently running a range of programs, including:
🌿 Wellness Ways for Women.
👩‍👧 Parenting Group.
👶 Perinatal & Postnatal Exercise and Wellbeing.

Our groups are practical, welcoming and designed to meet people where they’re at, whether you’re looking for support, connection, or small steps toward better wellbeing.

Places are limited, and bookings are essential.

See all upcoming events and workshops at sonder.net.au/news-events.

04/02/2026

Are you taking part in febfast this February?

febfast is a powerful challenge from Lifeline: 28 days alcohol-free to boost your energy, improve sleep, and raise funds for 24/7 crisis support and su***de prevention services.

For some people, taking a break from alcohol feels achievable. For others, it can bring up questions or worries, especially if alcohol has been a coping tool.

If you or someone you care about needs extra support to stop drinking safely, Sonder offers a confidential In-Home Withdrawal Service, with compassionate clinical care in the comfort and privacy of home. You can learn more about this service at sonder.net.au/in-home-withdrawal-service.

Whether you’re doing febfast for your wellbeing, for the cause, or just curious about support options, help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength. 💙

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Our In-Home Withdrawal Service is funded by the Federal Government Department of Health & Aged Care.

🎉 Febfast starts today 🎉

This month, by choosing to go booze-free you can help Lifeline support people in crisis when they need it most.

Every alcohol-free day helps fund vital services and reminds people they’re not alone.

It's not too late to join the thousands of Australians skipping the sip.
Sign up here: https://www.febfast.org.au/