Hornsby Connect Zone

22/10/2026

Hornsby Connect Zone is back in session!

After a well-rested break, last week’s start included the celebration of a couple birthdays 🎂🥳!

This week, activities continued with some more beautiful chalk drawings (discussions of gravity falls and steven universe were a hot topic), chess, wii golf, drawings and paintings and learning a new card game taught by one of our volunteers called ‘Hearts’! Cheese toasties also run amok along other delicious treats 🥐🧀

Continue to come along to Hornsby Connect Zone for a friendly, safe and supportive social group for neurodivergent teens- the more the merrier 🙂‍↕️🫶🏼

🗓️ Wednesdays from 4-6pm
📍20 Burdett St, Hornsby NSW 2077

16/09/2026

Earlier this year, we received a beautiful message from a parent whose teenager attends Hornsby Connect Zone, and we wanted to share a little of how the Zone has helped local families!

As the parent shared, the Zone granted her son the opportunity to feel more comfortable, accepted and included with others - at his own pace, while being accessible and affordable to help reduce the financial barriers that can prevent young people from accessing social after-school programs.

We're proud to be a small part of their journey! Thank you to the parent for taking the time to share their experience and to our wondeful volunteers who help make the Zone a fun and welcoming time!

13/09/2026

Another amazing Hornsby Connect Zone session last Wednesday! 💙

Last Wednesday, there was yet again another fun afternoon filled with food, plenty of games, crafting (scroll to see some of the spectacular chalk art creations) and laughs.

A huge thank you to our beautiful volunteers (some pictured) for helping make our weekly Wednesday program particularly cozy and special- your efforts to create a welcoming and accepting space for neurodivergent teens is always appreciated 🫂

📍Hornsby Connect (20 Burdett St, Hornsby)
📆 Every Wednesday, 4-6pm
💲$5 p/ session!

Know a teen who would love a safe and supportive space like this? Register at the website in our bio ☺️

13/09/2026

02/09/2026

Here are some easy instructions on how to register your teen to join the Connect Zone!

Interested in a weekly after-school social group for neurodivergent teens (Aged 12-18) in a safe, supportive space led by experienced facilitators?

With plenty of activities including chess, crafting, table tennis, Nintendo games and much more, Hornsby Connect Zone enables an environment to make friends, explore interests and build confidence - without pressure or judgement.

🫂$5 p/ session
🗓️ Wednesdays, 4-6pm
📍Hornsby Youth and Family Centre (20 Burdgett St, Hornsby NSW 2077)

02/09/2026

🌟 Looking for a fun, affordable, welcoming after-school social group for your neurodivergent teen?

Hornsby Connect Zone could be the place for them!

A safe, supportive, affirmative space led by experienced facilitators where neurodivergent teens can make friends, try a range of new activities, relax and most importantly, just be themselves!

Every Wednesday, teens can enjoy a range of activities including:

🏓 Table Tennis (a particular hit!)
♟️Chess
🎲Board and card games
🎮Nintendo Games
📖 Reading
🎨 Painting and crafts e.g. Beading
🍕 Food and drinks
..and plenty more!

👆Register at website link in bio, view pinned instructions for help!

Excited to see you there!

25/08/2026

📢We are so honoured to share that our founder, Sharon, has been nominated as a finalist for this year's Westfield Local Hero Program at Westfield Hornsby.

Sharon, a practising psychologist, created the Connect Zone, an inclusive, social and affirmative space to address the lack of welcoming social environments for neurodivergent teenagers. 🫂

Through a weekly program for young people aged 12-18 with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences, the Connect Zone has resulted in substantial friendships, confidence and genuine belonging via creative activities, games and various shared experiences.

As part of this Westfield program, the finalist with the most community votes will receive a $20,000 grant for their organisation. If successful, this funding will allow The Connect Zone to expand with new furniture, technology, physical games and storage, enabling us to welcome even more neurodivergent young people each week.

Here's how you can help:

👉 Vote for Sharon Reid / Connect Zone at Westfield Hornsby via this link: https://tinyurl.com/connectzonelocalheroes

And please share this post with everyone you know! Voting goes from 25 August to 20 September!

05/08/2026

As Sharon Reid, Psychologist and Founder of Hornsby Connect Zone, writes, Hornsby Connect Zone was created because every neurodivergent teen deserves a place where they feel they belong.

Our rules are simple:
✅Be respectful.
✅Be kind.
✅Include each other.

We didn't want cost to be a barrier - so our incredible mentors are all volunteers, and sessions are just $5 (including delicious food, activities and a drink!).

If you know a neurodivergent teen who's looking for their people, we'd love to welcome them! 💙💚

📍Hornsby Youth and Family Community Centre
🕐 Wednesdays, 4-6pm (Weekly)