HCOS Child Youth & Family Serivces in Kurrajong, New South Wales | Youth organisation

HCOS Child Youth & Family Serivces

Locality: Kurrajong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4573 2922

Address: 30 McMahons Park Road 2758 Kurrajong, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.hcos.org.au

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25.01.2022 We have some holiday activity packs to give away!!! Inside is a mixture of things such as bubble wands, frisbee, mini bballs, craft stuff, stickers, a journal, balloons etc!! Each pack is different and won't include all of the stuff you see in the photos. Limited supply only. Get in quick if you want some cool stuff to do for the rest of the hols. Please PM us if you want one and we can drop it to you in some areas of the Hawkesbury or we can organise a pick up if you are close by #holidaystuff #hcosactivitypacks #funforyou #isobag #stayconnected

24.01.2022 *FUN ALERT* (UPDATED TIMES) Hi Everyone! HCOS have organised a school holiday program for high school aged students! Activities include: ... Cables Aqua Park (7th of April)~ Bus leaves HCOS at 11am, Northo Youth Centre at 11:15am, Richmond Park 11:25am & will be back after 3pm from Cables Aqua Park Cost $25 Colo Heights Youth Celebration, in honour of youth week 2021 (14th of April)~ Location: Colo Heights Community Hall (Horrie Eley Memorial Hall) TIME: 11am-3pm FREE EVENT & FREE FOOD Ten Pin Bowling in Windsor (15th of April)~ TBC Cost $16 Please contact either Sonya or Dannii if interested, mobile numbers included in poster! HCOS Team would love to see you there

23.01.2022 Here is some of the chalk art displayed around the park at Kurrajong. Please send us any art work that you see or do! We are wanting to make the Hawkesbury more colourful. We still have one lot of giant chalk to give away! #community #chalkart #colourthepaths #art #fun #sharetheart

23.01.2022 Hey Everyone! Here at HCOS our social work students are working on a research project on mental health for teenagers and would love to hear from you! They have created a survey for caregivers and a survey for teenagers. They are completely confidential and anonymous! If you would like to help out click on the link for the survey that relates to you. Thank you for your support and help through their research! Two links below- one for caregivers and one for teens. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZYHM777 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZFZ8DZX

22.01.2022 Limited spaces are still available so get in quickly to book your spot!!! Ages 12-18 years FREE food and activities for 8 weeks of fun! Call 04048942998 or 45732922 #teenactivities #youth #local #youthgroup #fun

20.01.2022 You can find your free big weather tool kit in this link. Some great ideas and resources for us all so that we are well and truly prepared!#beprepared #community #unityincommunity https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/big-weather

20.01.2022 A FREE program for Blokes. Many local locations so you can all get a chance to attend Check out the flyer for info and to book in #blokes #men #connect #Community #BILPIN #bilpin #unityincommunity

19.01.2022 Lifeline offers 24/7 crisis support via phone. There is also online tools, information and fact sheets on their website. Text message support 6pm- 12 midnight 7days Online chat support 7pm- 12 midnight 7 days Reach out if you need to You are not alone. We are all in this together #community #support #lifeline #phonechat #textchat #onlinechat #options #weareallinthistogether... https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home

18.01.2022 Over the coming weeks we will be sharing some resources with you to be prepared for the future! It is best to plan ahead and part of that preparation is to do with your animals It is always good to empower ourselves with knowledge and resources to move through emergencies with a little more ease #empoweryourself #prepare #animalcare #planahead #emergencypreparedness

17.01.2022 Free Course for Self Care :) Explore your creativity and join Art Therapist, Sally Swain for a workshop on the art of self-care. Art-making is a gentle, yet powerful resource, literally at your fingertips. Even ten minutes of creative play can soothe frayed nerves, shift your mood, bring fresh perspectives and help you re-boot your day. This experiential workshop offers you ‘self-full’ respite from caregiving demands. Even if you believe you can’t draw, feel free to engage i...n a spot of Sacred Scribble and to explore your colours of self-care and nourishment. Participants are encouraged to use their own coloured drawing tools, such as pencils or crayons and paper. However if you only have a single pencil or pen and paper on hand, that will work too. More information and registration https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nourish-and-flourish-the-ar

16.01.2022 Check out the NSW Government Parents and Carers essential tool kit! It has listings of parenting books, podcasts, websites, aps and self care! #supportself #maketimeforselfcare#careforself #unityincommunity #parenting #careforself https://education.nsw.gov.au/pare/parent-and-carers-toolkit

16.01.2022 Respectful Relationships in Covid-19 Isolation. Take Care of each other and take care of yourself! #community #connect #respect #kindness #support #HCOS #hcos #safespace #safeplace #unityincommunity

16.01.2022 Are you OK Day is tomorrow, but really every single day is a day to ask someone, Are You OK? Reach out to us, friends or family to have a chat if you need to You are never alone. Check out their site for some great info and resources #reachout #areyouok #talk #itsoknottobeokay https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

15.01.2022 FREE Self Care Workshop starting on October 12th #selfcare #careforself #freecourse #reconnect

14.01.2022 2nd week this Thursday!! BE KIND TO YOUR MIND is a youth group for all schools ages 12 -18 yrs old! 'Be Kind To Your Mind' will be a fun & interactive youth group focusing on mindfulness and connection. We will have FREE food each week, games, activities and special guests presenting meditation and yoga. Parents or young people are welcome to call or text to ask more questions or book in. Call Dannii on 0404842998 or 45732922 #community #connect #hcosforcommunity #youth #youthgroup #fun #mindfulness #connection #connecttoself #hcos

14.01.2022 Check out this awesome 'War on Waste' art competition!! It is open to primary school aged children. There are some excellent prizes so get among the creative space!! #art #connect #community #waronwaste #unityincommunity #create

14.01.2022 Richmond Tafe is offering a FREE computing course to learn Excel and Microsoft! Please see full details on the poster below #study #supportself #freecourse

13.01.2022 This is an unprecedented time in relation to the on-going flooding event, on top of what has already been a difficult 12 months and beyond. During this time we encourage you to look after yourself and reach out to supports available to you. Support Services/Information:... - Beyond Blue- Get immediate help for depression and anxiety - Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au//depres/types-of-depression If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue mental health professionals are available 24/7 at the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 for online chat (3pm-12am AEST) and email (responses within 24 hours). - Mental Health Help https://www.mentalhealthhelp.com.au/ Our Mental Health Help website also has a variety of resources an information on local programs services and supports. - Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/ If you are in need of crisis mental health support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, - Sane Australia Effective self-care during disaster and recovery https://www.sane.org/ For tips on self-care during a disaster, Sane Australia released this helpful article at the end of last year https://www.sane.org//effective-self-care-during-disaster- ----- - Emergency If in an emergency always call Triple Zero (000). ----- We have a few HCOS Feed bags left at the present time. Please take care of yourselves and feel free to get in contact if there is anything we can do to support you at this time. #staysafe #unityincommunity #community #connect #share #lookoutforoneanother

12.01.2022 Check out the Black Dog virtual social connection challenge! 14 days your way. Get physical, dance or get creative! #14daysyourway #mentalhealth #itsoknottobeok https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/event/14-days-your-way/home

12.01.2022 Each child and young person IS gifted and unique. It is important to appreciate all aspects and elements as you walk forward on your journey together with your family #unique #gifted #support #family #connected

12.01.2022 FREE community event! Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club are having the grand opening of our new kids playground at Sun markets 27th Sept from 8.am. MP Susan Templeman will be officiating this exciting event. So Bring the family for a fun day with lots of activities for the kids, and parents can shop or have a bite to eat... Go Karts rides on the green $2.00 Lucky dips $2.00 Ice cream cones $2.00 Guessing game $1.00 Free Balloons for the kids Free Lolly bags for the kids Bacon n Egg Rolls $5.00 Devonshire Teas $6.00 Live Music Soft drinks Lots of bargains with our Boot Sales n pop up Markets stalls so Come along and support your local Bowlo & enjoy the beautiful weather Call Lichell for more details 0417656437 See more

11.01.2022 Sending out good vibes and smiles to all who need it at this time! It's OK not to be OK. Reach out if you need to chat or send us a text - 0404842998 or 45732922. #connect #community #reachout #wearehere

10.01.2022 HCOS is hosting a FREE 'International Women's Day' Event 8th March Crown Plaza Book now! Only 12 tickets left... Contact Maree on 0449 121 956 We'd love to see you there. See more

09.01.2022 Do you want to stay connected with community events and available services? Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services is based at Kurrajong Community Centre and we offer several arms to help local members. LIKE our page so you can keep track of upcoming events! We offer the following services: * Child, Youth and Family Support- Parenting courses, casework for additional family support, youth events, community outreach and more!... Preschool Hcos Preschool- Bilpin & Blaxlands Ridge. * Before and After School Care & Vacation Care at Kurrajong * Mobile Minders (for events and courses) * Playgroup at Kurrajong- Kurrajong, Bowen Mtn & Colo Hts (with activities each week). * Community Development Events such as FREE movie nights, park events, food bags etc. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call on 45731166 :) https://www.facebook.com/HCOSKurrajong/

08.01.2022 Check out this FREE program for your teens! BITE BACK is Black Dog Institute’s FREE, self-guided online well-being and resilience program for young people aged 13 16 years old. Evidence shows that using BITE BACK can decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety and increase well-being. BITE BACK uses a combination of fun, interactive activities, quizzes, animations and information across nine positive psychology domains including gratitude, optimism, flow, meaning, hope, mindfulness, character strengths, healthy lifestyle, and positive relationships. BITE BACK also provides information about the benefits of increasing well-being, strategies to develop skills in each of the positive psychology domains, and links to other relevant resources. https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au//digital-t/bite-back/

07.01.2022 Staying connected is super important. Reach out if you need to 45732922. We are here for you ...for our community. #weareallinthistogether #connect #communityconnect #unitedwestand

07.01.2022 FREE Youth Chill Skills and AFTERNOON TEA for young people aged 12-18 years!! We are inviting all young people to this 8 week play shop where you get to learn new skills, meet people and chill out! Check out the poster for full details Bilpin Hall- 3- 4.30pm every Thursday starting October 22nd. Call 45732922 or call/text 0404842998 to book in #youthgroup #youthactivites #food #fun #games #learngoodstuff #midfulness #MakeTimeForSelfCare #chillout #UnityInCommunity

02.01.2022 Wellness Week is here!!! Inspo during Iso Check it out. Created by Western Sydney Local Health District Youth Council members for young people, Wellness Week is all about promoting health and wellbeing during ‘iso’ and beyond. Simply LIKE them on Facebook and keep up to date with the daily wellness prompts for the mind and body.... From the 4th of May you will be guided to live out a new practice every day of the week. Give it go and if you love it, turn the practice of the day turn it into a habit. -WSLHD Youth Council is made up of young people 16-25 years old that live, work, study or have used health services in western Sydney. Their mission is to increase young people’s health literacy, advocate for the development of youth-focused health services in western Sydney and contribute to health policy development. Check it out. #wellnessweek #youthhealth #checkit #connect

02.01.2022 'This Way Up' has FREE courses available at the moment! Subjects such as mindfulness, CBT, anxiety, depression and much more, are all offered to you free of charge during Covid-19 There are some great resources out there to educate and support you during hard times. Please also reach out to us at HCOS if you need to connect and have a chat 45732922 #connect #education #feelgood #hcos #wecare #youarenotalone #hawkesburycommunityoutreachservices https://thiswayup.org.au/

02.01.2022 Young people will be reimbursed/paid for your time if you participate in this research! Do you suddenly have more time on your hands and want to contribute to research about young people’s health experiences during COVID-19? (Research conducted by Skye Tasker) Western Sydney University is looking for participants aged between 12-24 years old to participate in a study about young people’s use of digital health during COVID-19. To find out more, send an email to [email protected] or call Skye on 0422164566. #shareyourthoughts #research

01.01.2022 Who wants some GIANT CHALK to be part of our 'SPREAD the POSITIVE' STREET ART activity? You can draw a picture, create a game such a hopscotch, add a positive quote etc. One thing we want as a common theme is sunflowers and we want you to tag us in pics! Who's in? Message us if you would like some chalk delivered or you can collect it too! Ideas and link in comments #streetart #positivestreetart #hcos #hcosyouthworker #chalkart