Community Support Sydney

Bankstown Support Group

Hornsby Under-39s & Families/Carers - Cafe, Walk, Talk

Adult ADHD Support Group

Join us for an insightful and exciting event specifically focused on individuals with ADHD under NDIS. This event aims to create a fun and supportive environment where participants can enjoy a variety of activities, connect with others, and gain valuable insights from real-life experiences. **Variety of Activities:** Enjoy a selection of board games, and card games suitable for all skill levels. **Team Activities:** Participate in team-based games that encourage collaboration and communication. **Personal Stories:** Hear inspiring stories from individuals with ADHD and their families. **Supportive Environment:** Engage in a safe and supportive setting where everyone feels welcome and included. Who Should Attend: * Individuals with ADHD. * Parents and family members of individuals with ADHD. * Designed for LAC, Case Workers and support coordinator. This event is free to attend, but registration is required to ensure we can accommodate all participants.

Community of Practice 🗣️ - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Join our monthly Community of Practice (COP) where we discuss the ideas of Human Heartedness: a secular approach to life that promotes empathy and social connection based on cultivating our human social potential. Each meeting we discuss these concepts and how they can help us in practical ways to live better, happier, and more fulfilling lives. The meeting is followed by an optional lunch together nearby. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and find your local community! ⏰ **When:** Sunday September 13th at 11:00am 📍 **Where:** Darling Square Library, Level 1 - Ideas Space 2 (see directions) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free 🧑‍🦱 **Who should come:** anyone looking to meet new people and build connections with like-minded Sydneysiders. We’re queer-friendly and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds :) **About Human Heartedness:** The modern world’s focus on competition and materialism makes it easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. The collapse of traditional sources of meaning like religion and local community intensify this so that we’re often left with a lack of meaning and purpose. We can try to fill the void with money and success—or to numb it with drugs and technology— but nothing seems to work. Human heartedness reminds us that the path to living well doesn’t come from money and power, but from building on the best in our own human hearts. Our human social potential. It points to a better way: to build in-person communities that build on our innate social potential and inherent value as humans. By building good relationships and social connections, we can live a more fruitful and fulfilling life (and help others to do the same). We can move from struggling alone to flourishing together. Following the human hearted way offers a secular, inclusive, forward looking solution to the meaning crisis of our times. **About the Community of Practice (COP):** Our human hearted community of practice (COP) offers a friendly welcoming environment in which we support and encourage each other to live more human hearted lives. Our goal is to build a community that supports us all to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We welcome you to join us in exploring together how to live better lives. [Learn more about Human Heartedness and our other events here!](https://linktr.ee/humanheartedsydney) *Human Hearted Sydney is sponsored by Humanists Australia which kindly funds our activities and keeps events like this free. Consider donating to Humanists Australia to show your support for community-building in Sydney and beyond. All our events are governed by [Humanist Australia's Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/ha-conduct-pdf).*

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Bushcare at Bressington Park 🌳 - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Human Hearted Sydney is committed to contributing to our community. We are planning to participate in Strathfield Council’s Bushcare program, which involves volunteers helping with bushland maintenance and restoration, or simply focusing on rubbish removal in public parks. Details at [https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Participate/Bushcare](https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Participate/Bushcare) The next event in this program is on Saturday September 5 from 9:00am to 12 midday at Bressington Park. Volunteers meet at the Bressington Park car park. The registration page is at [https://events.humanitix.com/2026-strathfield-council-bushcare-program](https://events.humanitix.com/2026-strathfield-council-bushcare-program) Some of us will be volunteering that day, and we warmly invite others to volunteer with us. If you’d like to join us on this activity please register through the registration page at the url above, RSVP for this meetup and then post a comment here that you have registered. Then we’ll know who is coming and how many people to look out for. (Note - We don't know how many places are left for Saturday September 5 so register soon if you can) We hope to see you there.

Social - Does cultural diversity benefit a society?

This evening we will have a social get-together, including a topic for discussion: "Does cultural diversity benefit a society?" Come as early as 5.30 for a meal and drinks before the discussion. There is no entry fee for this event. It will be on the second floor of the Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire Street Surry Hills. Please enquire at the upstairs bar if you can't find us.

Harbour After Dark

Sydney Claude Community: From Beginners to Builders

Welcome to the Sydney Claude Community! Whether you are completely new to artificial intelligence or a seasoned developer looking to architect enterprise solutions, this meetup is your space to learn, share, and grow. AI is moving fast, and navigating it alone can be overwhelming. We’ve broadened the scope of this group to support everyone in our local community who wants to understand and leverage AI—specifically Anthropic’s Claude—no matter where you are on your journey. **What to Expect:** Grab a coffee and join us for relaxed, open discussions broken down into three main areas of focus: •⁠ ⁠The AI Explorers (Beginners): For those who don't know much about AI yet but are eager to explore, ask questions, and get hands-on experience in a welcoming environment. •⁠ ⁠The Professionals (Intermediate): For those who understand the basics of AI but want practical advice on how to implement it to help their teams, automate workflows, or support their companies. •⁠ ⁠The Builders (Advanced): For developers and consultants willing to dive deep, study AI architecture, and prepare for the official Anthropic certification exams. **Why Join Us?** As AI evolves, getting the right guidance is crucial. One of our co-organizers is an official Anthropic Partner and a newly Certified Claude Code Architect Professional. We are here to support the community, provide mentorship, share real-world use cases, and help you navigate the certification pathways. Come along to network, share your ideas, and learn how to make AI work for you! **About the Organizers & Partners** •⁠ ⁠Code Sydney (https://code.sydney/) •⁠ ⁠Community Partner: Seiment (https://seiment.com/)

136) Annual PARRA-Bondi Pizza AYCE!

[Budget = Only $33!+Admin] All you can Eat, Bondi Pizza! (Wednesday Only!) ... I'm Bringing it Back!! AYCE Bondi Pizza! All The Juicy Lamb, Meat or Veg Pizzas! You can Eat! 👌🔥🥩 If u do 8 Slices? = $4/Slice of Premium Goodness! [\~WAITLIST] Please join the Waitlist, & I'll be trying to Balance as much as Possible, to Open up more Tables, Don't be shy! 👀🤞🤞 Time for Another, Food Meet & Greet Event! This Event is 4 You Ladies & Gents, to Break the Ice, & for Newer Members, to hopefully meet some rad, local West Side ppl, who are like minded individuals 👍 There's Plenty of Good SouthWest Restaurants out here! & You Don't need to Go to the City for that! Whether it be: - Korean BBQ - Japanese Buffet - Juicy Brazilian or - Saucy Italian! we got it All out here\~ Parra to Bankstown! So let's Eat, Drink & Socialize! 🖖 Here are some Possible Options: * TK Something Canley ($45/pp) * Okami Japanese Buffet Lidcombe ($40/pp) * Various Buffet's ($32-36/pp) * Brazilian Grill Parramatta So Come with an "Open" mind, & hopefully... you'll meet some New ppl to your Liking\~ & Always Be Respectful to Others, as There are 8 Million Different Lives & Paths, out there to Meet. 🤞 So Get out there!! & Eat Something Different!... & Kick this Pandemic to the Curb... With some more... Awesome New ppl, Soon! Cheers! Welcome to the Local. * Dez (P.S. Guess These Days... I'll Choose the Venue 4 us, lol...) But if you got some kind of Preference?? Please Let me Know! 🤞

Movement is Medicine: Walk & Talk for Preventative Mental Health

Movement and connection are powerful tools for wellbeing, and we believe they are the first line of defence. **Walk & Talk for Preventative Mental Health** ensures that no one travels their darkest path alone. **👣 Step Into Action Foundation** is a national movement transforming walking into a force for early intervention mental well-being. Officially launched in 2025, the Foundation evolved from Chris Barton’s personal walking challenges for Mental Health, which began in 2017. The Foundation raises and distributes funds for life-saving and life-changing initiatives, including our flagship Charlotte’s Wish Scholarships. These scholarships provide vital preventative mental health support for young Australians aged 10–14, focusing on movement, connection, and purpose. The Foundation's mission is urgent but simple: to bridge the preventive gap in Australia’s mental health system. Every kilometre walked builds connection, every partnership funds prevention, and every young life supported brings us closer to a nation that walks before it is too late. You're invited to join this walk from Manly to Dee Why via Curl Curl. Whether you’re looking to clear your head, meet new people, or to support the **Step Into Action Foundation,** this walk is a safe, open space for everyone. This isn’t a race, it’s an invitation to join the movement. Through your participation in this walk, you become part of the bigger mission: **advocating for movement and connection as the first line of defence in mental wellbeing.** **🗒️ RSVP to attend.** As this is a combined event with a few groups, please complete the questionnaire after you RSVP, so that we can keep you posted on any updates or changes on the day. The Event Chat or Comments on this Meetup page will not be activated. **📍 Meeting Point:** Meet us at The Giant Shell (Outside Manly Wharf) at 1:00pm. **💵 Donations:** This walk is free, but any cash donations you make will go towards ***Step Into Action Foundation.*** **🎒 BYO:** Bring hat, sunglasses, water. There are many places to fill up along the walk. 😋 **Lunch:** BYO or have some lunch in Manly, before you start the walk at 1pm. **🍽️ Dinner (Optional):** You're welcome to join us for dinner after the walk. Provide your confirmation when you RSVP, as this will have to be pre-booked. **👣 Walk Route and Details** This spectacular coastal walk from Manly to Dee Why will be led by Peter. He is an experienced travel, tour and walking guide. We will walk through the Manly Corso and continue along the beach as we head north towards Queenscliff. There are beautiful nature surrounds and views. Lots of bird, tree & plant life throughout this walk. There are many water stations and toilets on the this beautiful coastal walk, which includes, bitumen, concrete, boardwalks & dirt, just to mix it up. We will walk on a boardwalk over the sandstone rocks through Freshwater towards Curl Curl, which has a commanding view over the world's largest ocean - Pacific Ocean. We will continue around Curl Curl Lagoon, passing the famous statue of Duke Kahanamoku who introduced surfing in Australia, right here at Freshwater Beach. Crossing the main bridge over the lagoon we climb towards the headland. Here we will move towards dirt, higher elevation with lots of steps. We arrive into Dee Why Beach and then continue towards the main bus stop or dinner option. Once we arrive at Dee Why, you can attend our optional dinner spot with special discounts for meals and drinks. **Start Point:** Manly **Finish Point:** Dee Why. **Distance:** 8km (approx.) **Transport Options:** Ferry, Bus or Car to Starting Point. **Ferry Option:** F1 Circular Quay to Manly 12:30 / 12:52. **Walk Information Key: 8SM3.** Explanation of the Walk Information Key: 1. The first number is the distance in kilometres. 2. The next letter stands for the height of the hills: S = Small Hills under 50 metres high, so fairly flat, M = Medium Hills, between 50-100 metres high & B = Big Hills, over 100 metres high. 3. The next letter stands for the type of track: S = Sealed, Mainly concrete or bitumen, M = Mix of concrete or bitumen & dirt, sand or mud & D = Mainly grass, dirt, sand & mud. 4. Average speed per kilometres per hour, while we are moving. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 **DISCLAIMER** By RSVPing to this event you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions as follows: By joining this event you 100% agree, that you are responsible for your own safety, including injuries or damages to your belongings before, during or after the event. You are participating voluntarily, with an understanding of your ability and competency knowing there are risks involved that could lead to serious injuries or even death. As organisers and leaders we take safety as highly important and as much as we hope you have a great time and enjoy the event/adventure, we also make sure you understand that you and your guests come at your own risk and neither the organiser or leader accepts any liability. It is your responsibility to follow all State & Federal Laws and Acts, that may apply at the time of the event. ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

Make New Friends with Coffee

**NDIS Participants:** Join us to Make new friends and have a coffee. Or just get out and get some fresh air and socialize. We have put together a conversation starter guide for you. This guide provides proven social skills and ice-breaking tips to help you make lasting connections and feel more confident in any social setting. If this is your very first meetup and a bit unsure, 2 simple steps you need to follow: 1. Reach the location at the time specified. 2. Walk up to the group and say 'Hi', everyone in the group is here to make friends... so you can be sure to have a good time. Looking forward to meeting you all! Disclaimer: Photos taken at any of the events may be shared on Meetup and other social media platforms. The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being., injury, or accidents to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.