Thrive Services

16/10/2026

Parenting can be a tough gig, but with the added challenges of parenting a child with additional needs, sometimes we can be left asking ourselves "where's my village?"

If this speaks to you, come along to this brand new space for parents and carers of children with additional needs.

Hosted by Gateway Family Services and Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre

First Session: 20th October, 10am - 12pm.
Where: 37 Gardiner Crescent (CWA building), Blackheath

Contact Angie on 0491 072 762 for registration info

15/10/2026

Don't let the rain keep you away!

Come along to Music in the Park this Saturday 17th October at Medlow Bath for a great community event! 🌻

🎶🌸 The Medlow Bath Music in the Park is on this Saturday! 🌸🎶

Head along to Medlow Bath Park this weekend for a lovely day of live music, family fun and community connection!

BANC will be there too! 🎨 Hamish will be running FREE badge-making and rock painting activities for the kids (and any grown-ups who fancy getting creative!).

📅 Saturday 17 October
🕚 11am – 3pm
📍 Medlow Bath Park

There'll also be:
🎵 Local live music
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Children's games and activities
🎟️ Raffles and great prizes
🌱 Native plants for sale
☕ Tea, coffee and a sausage sizzle

It's a free community event organised by the Medlow Bath Residents Association, with support from Blue Mountains City Council and Bendigo Bank.

Come along, enjoy the music, get creative and say hello to Hamish! 💗

14/10/2026

Join Thrive Services - Lithgow and Blue Mountains at The Postmistress Cafe and Store this Friday in awareness of Mental Health month.

Our team will bring along some activities to keep children entertained while parents can enjoy the very generous FREE COFFEE AND CAKE offerings along with valuable conversations 🍰

12/10/2026

🌟Announcement 🌟

The Family Hub will return on Tuesday 27th October!

More updates coming soon!

09/10/2026

World Homeless Day October 10

Homelessness is closer than you think, families in our community are facing homelessness, living in temporary or overcrowded accommodation, or rebuilding after domestic and family violence.

If you would like to support World Homeless Day and support a local family to stay housed, please donate to our Specialist Homelessness Services program today.

https://www.thriveservices.org.au/help-us/donate/

Donations can:
- Provide food and fuel vouchers
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Moving costs

By donating, you are helping local families move beyond crisis and towards a safer, more stable future.

08/10/2026

We're excited to share that Christmas Hamper registrations for 2026 are now open!

🎄 Food hampers for families with children in their care
🎄 Located between Faulconbridge and Mt Victoria and Hartley and Cullen Bullen
🎄Presents available for children under 16yrs

Regos are limited, so be sure to get in quick! Requests will close 27th November or sooner if capacity is reached.

Apply here ----> https://www.thriveservices.org.au/christmas-hamper/

02/10/2026

It can be such a challenge on rainy days to keep our kids entertained and off the devices! We've put together these cute ideas of low cost ways to connect with your kids this weekend.

01/10/2026

The first week of school holidays is almost over! Are you wondering how to keep the kids entertained for the rest of the holidays?

We've done a deep dive so you don't have to and found you all the FREE activities happening in the Blue Mountains for the rest of the holidays.

If we have missed anything, please share in the comments below and don't forget to check out Stronger Families Alliance for everything you need to know about activities for families in our area.
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29/09/2026

How good is this weather for Belong Blue Mountains FREE Family Fun Day TODAY!

See you at Gloria Park, Hazo 10am :)

28/09/2026

Free School Holiday Fun at Hazelbrook!

Bring the whole family to a Family Fun Day at Gloria Park, Hazelbrook, with Belong Blue Mountains Thrive will be there with our 'make your own affirmation' activity.

🎨 Activities for all ages
💛 An affirmation activity with Thrive Services
🌭 Free BBQ
🧺 Bring a picnic rug and enjoy a chat!

Tag a family who'd love to join us! 🌳