Christmas Holiday Closure and Local Events
Our offices will be closed on the following days:
Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025
Boxing Day: Friday, 26 December 2025
New Years Day: Thursday, 1 January 2026
During this time, we will not be responding to phone calls or voicemails.
For emergencies:
- Dial 000.
For urgent mental health support:
- Call Lifeline at 13 11 14, or
- The Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467.
Your wellbeing is very important to us, and these services are here to help.
We will be back open for business from 8:30am on Monday, 29th December, 2025 to Wednesday, 31st December 2025 then we are back on Friday, 2nd January, 2026. If you need to reschedule any services, please contact your Care Circle or call our switch on 1300 002 262.
Christmas Day 2025 – Northern Beaches: Quiet & Older-Friendly Activities
Community meals, gentle outings and volunteering options for a calm holiday.
Community Lunches & Dining Out
- Mowana Christmas Lunch – Held at Tramshed, Lake View Room, Narrabeen.
- Dee Why RSL Bistro – 3-course Christmas meal (bookings essential).
- Fish Face, Balgowlah – Set menu for Christmas Day (bookings essential).
- Bistro Manly / Manly Pacific – Seafood tower and traditional roasts.
- The Salvation Army – Free or low-cost Christmas meals across the country. Contact your local Salvos for details. salvationarmy.org.au
- One Meal Northern Beaches – Free weekly community meals at: Gilbert Park, Manly; Beverley Job Park, Narraweena; ANZAC Village, Narrabeen (veterans pantry); Forestville Mobile Pantry; Mobile Soup Service for rough sleepers. onemeal.org.au
Quiet Activities & Places to Visit
- Local Beaches – Morning walk or swim at Manly or Narrabeen.
- Christmas Events on the Beaches – See local council listings. northernbe…nsw.gov.au
- Grooveable Xmas Disco – Disco for adults with disability. northernbe…nsw.gov.au
New Year’s Eve 2025 – Northern Beaches: Quiet & Older-Friendly Activities
Quiet Fireworks Viewing (9 p.m. family displays)
- North Head, Manly – Secluded city skyline views.
- Winnererremy Bay, Bayview – Picnic-friendly.
- Lionel Watts Reserve, Frenchs Forest – Community park setting.
- Dee Why Beach – View from Ted Jackson Reserve or The Strand. northernbe…nsw.gov.au
Community & Group Activities
- Kirtan at Avalon Recreation Centre – Devotional singing and sound journey (booking essential).
- Local Clubs – Early evening live music and relaxed entertainment.
Volunteering Opportunities (Christmas & New Year’s)
- Proveda Volunteer Program – Help with: Pick up and Deliver meals; Hosts at Cafes; Shopping Assistance; Visits and Chats, Walks and Pet care; Hosting events; Paperwork help; IT support; Admin (flexible, remote).
- One Meal Northern Beaches – Help with: Cooking meals; Packing hampers; Delivering food; Serving at community meals