Peer Support Program - Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai Community College

Moments in Focus - Mindful Photography Walks

Discover the art of presence through photography in this eight-week mindful walking series — no fancy gear needed, just your curiosity and a camera. You can even use your mobile phone camera. Each week we'll go searching for a different theme and complete our program with a joint photography project. [More]

Moments in Focus - Mindful Photography Walks

Barbara Clarke

This program is designed for community members living with Anxiety, Depression, Learning Disabilities, mental health challenges and other challenges or disabilities.

When	Time	Where
Fri 10 Oct 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office
Fri 24 Oct 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 31 Oct 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 7 Nov 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 14 Nov 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 21 Nov 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 28 Nov 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 5 Dec 2025	2:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)

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How to Grow a Garden

Join our 10-week program to get you out into the fresh air to learn and plant together and see our garden grow.

Our new garden bed will be planned to excite the senses through aroma, colours, shapes, textures, taste, and sound. This is a great program that will see you together with other participants out into the fresh air, rain, or shine, to work collaboratively to learn, plant and see the garden grow.

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How to Grow a Garden

Tue 14 Oct - Tue 16 Dec 2025
10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
10 sessions, 20 hours total

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Anna Maguire

Aimed at community members living with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities and intellectual or mental health challenges. Due to uneven terrain, please discuss with our Peer Support Coordinator should you have mobility challenges.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 14 Oct 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 21 Oct 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 28 Oct 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 4 Nov 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 11 Nov 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 18 Nov 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 25 Nov 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 2 Dec 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 9 Dec 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 16 Dec 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)

Thrive Tribe Teens

Thrive Tribe Teens is more than just a fitness program—it's a movement designed to empower teenage girls through strength, support, and sisterhood. Over the course of nine free sessions at a local female-only gym, participants will come together in a safe, uplifting space to explore fitness, build confidence, and celebrate their unique journeys. Guided by an experienced trainer, Thrive Tribe encourages each girl to discover her inner power, set personal goals, and grow... [More]

Thrive Tribe Teens

Fri 24 Oct - Fri 12 Dec 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 8 hours total

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 24 Oct 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 31 Oct 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 7 Nov 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 14 Nov 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 21 Nov 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 28 Nov 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 5 Dec 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 12 Dec 2025	4:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)

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Thrive Tribe (Women)

Thrive Tribe Women is a free 5-week wellness pilot designed to support adult women living with anxiety, depression, or other mental health or intellectual challenges. Held at Fernwood Gym in Hornsby, this empowering program offers a safe, female-only space to build strength, confidence, and connection through guided fitness sessions and peer support. Whether you're new to exercise or returning after time away, Thrive Tribe Women is your opportunity to prioritise your wellbeing and thrive—together. Funded by the NDIS Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant. Register your interest today! [More]

Thrive Tribe (Women)

Thu 13 Nov - Thu 11 Dec 2025
2pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
5 sessions, 5 hours total

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 13 Nov 2025	2pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 20 Nov 2025	2pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 27 Nov 2025	2pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 4 Dec 2025	2pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 11 Dec 2025	2pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

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Employment Support For All Abilities

Join us for a free community event focused on employment support and pathways for people with a challenge or disabilities. Hear from expert speakers and organisations (see below) who offer tailored pathways to employment through counselling, training, and supported work environments. A representative from Services Australia will also be available to answer questions and provide brochures on payment and service. Whether you're a person with a challenge or disability, a... [More]

Employment Support For All Abilities

Tue 25 Nov
6pm - 7:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 25 Nov 2025	6pm - 7:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

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Housing, Accommodation & Support Options for NDIS Participants

Future Planning for Leaving Home: Exploring Housing and Support Options Thinking about moving out of home is a significant step, and for people with disability, it’s important to explore the full range of options to find what’s right for you. If you or your family are starting to plan for the future, this event will offer valuable insights to help you understand what’s available and what to consider when making decisions. Join us for an informative and interactive session hosted... [More]

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Games and Giggles Event

Join us for a joyful afternoon of Games and Giggles — a free, inclusive event filled with fun, laughter, and simple games for people with a challenge or disability and their parents or carers. Light refreshments will be available and expect a fun afternoon playing Dog or Cat Bingo or other fun games! This is also an opportunity to connect with others in a safe and fun environment. We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the... [More]

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Reel Joy: A Christmas Celebration Event

Reel Joy: A Christmas Celebration Event
We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) Grant for the NDIS

To celebrate the end of our first year of the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) Grant, you are invited to a special Christmas Movie event. We want to thank everyone who has participated in our programs or events or supported our work on this grant.

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Reel Joy: A Christmas Celebration Event

no session

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Cooking and Collaboration with OzHarvest

Learn about healthy eating and nutrition! We are able to offer this program thanks to OzHarvest. Their NEST (Nutrition Education & Skills Training) Program is a six-week nutrition and health education program where participants learn essential life skills on healthy eating and easy, affordable cooking in a friendly, fun, and supportive environment. Their wonderful program not only provides valuable life-skills in cooking and nutrition knowledge but also helps to reduce social... [More]

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How to Grow a Sensory Garden

An 8-week program working collaboratively with others to create a no-dig garden bed and learn about how to effectively take cuttings, nuture them and plant in our new sensory garden. [More]

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