Thrive Services

31/08/2026

Are you looking for a way of keeping kids off the screen after school pick-up and before dinner?

Come along to The Family Hub this afternoon! Family Hub is on every second Tuesday, with each session bringing a different activity, from arts and craft, sensory play, to dancing, obstacle courses and more. We like to keep things fresh and exciting!

Parent can access resources if needed, or just come along for some play and connection! PLUS it's completely FREE!

See you there, 3-4.30pm

27/08/2026

The deadline for entries for National Child Protection Week Poster Competition is almost here!

Don't miss you chance to win some awesome prizes and raise awareness for Child Protection week - every conversation matters.

Get your entries to Thrive Services, Katoomba Office OR Gateway Family Services, Blaxland Office by 3rd September!

26/08/2026

We hope our lovely community have had an amazing Book Week 2026 so far!

Have the kids have been loving dressing up as their favourite characters so much, they don't want it to end? Then continue the celebrations into the weekend with Hubbub, a FREE family festival at Springwood Hub 9am - 1.30pm including there'll be a Book Week Parade, Makers Market and MORE!

We'd love to see the characters your kids have been dressed up as, share a photo below!

https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/hubbub-0

17/08/2026

Family Hub is back tomorrow! 🎉

Swing by after school at our brand-new time, 3–4.30pm.

Whether you need a bit of food support, want the kids to have a play, or just want space to connect with other parents — you're welcome.

17/08/2026

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 359 Lawson and Skewered have team up to provide the local community with an amazing community care and soup kitchen evening.

When: Tonight, Monday 17th August 5-8.30pm
Where: Lawson Shops

10/08/2026

Thrive Services is proud to support this years' 'Ride Free from DV' event.

Ride Free from DV, is a horse trail ride and walk fundraiser organised by Megalong local Siobhan McIlveen after she lost a dear friend to domestic violence.

The last event in 2024, raising an astounding $19,000 which was donated to local organisations supporting DV victims. It also started lots of conversations around DV.

Now it's time ride again (or walk!)

Ride Free from DV Event Details:

- Sunday 23rd August, 8am - 2pm
- Megalong Valley
- Come as a rider or walker
- Post-ride FREE BBQ lunch at Megalong Community Hall

All proceeds will be donated to local 'grass-roots' organisations supporting victims of domestic violence.

Register now to join the ride or walk the trail in support https://events.humanitix.com/riding-free-from-dv-2026

or donate here >
https://chuffed.org/project/190319-riding-free-from-dv-26

07/08/2026

💛 Loneliness Awareness Week is happening right now — and there's still time.

It's easy to let a week like this pass by without doing anything different. But connection doesn't need a grand gesture.

If you've been feeling isolated lately, you're not alone in that, even when it feels like it. And if you know someone who might be struggling quietly, a small reach-out this week could mean more than you realise.

There are still a few days left. How will you make room for connection this weekend?

Ending Loneliness Together

06/08/2026

** Free Child Restraint Check and Fitting**

There's still spots available to get your child car seat fitted or checked by Blue Mountains City Council this Saturday 8th August 26.

See post below to book your spot now!

Ensure your child’s safety by having your child car seats, harnesses and booster seats checked for safety and fit by a Roads and Maritime Service Authorised Restraint Fitter.

30/07/2026

NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK 2026 – POSTER COMPETITION

Thrive Services and Coalition Against Violence and Abuse Blue Mountains (CAVA Blue Mountains) have teamed up for National Child Protection Week 2026!

Join our Poster Competition to show your support for National Child Protection Week, running 6–12 September 2026.

💬 This year's theme:
"Every Conversation Matters, Shifting Conversation to Action."

Reminds us that while open, honest conversations about safety are vital, real change happens when we turn those conversations into meaningful action — at home, in schools, and across our communities.

🏆First prize (per age category): $50 gift card + poster printed for public display

🏆2 x Runners-up (per age category): $20 gift card + poster displayed digitally

🏆People's Choice Award: Art supplies + special recognition from CAVA Blue Mountains

For entry guidelines, creative prompts to get you started, and how to submit, click the link below:
👉 https://www.thriveservices.org.au/child-protection-week-26/

⏰ CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2026

25/07/2026

Come along to the Community NAIDOC Day TODAY! Lots of fun, creative activities on such a beautiful day ☀️

When: 11am - 2pm
Where: Katoomba North Public School Oval

Hannah & Rochelle will be there with "create your own affirmation card"! We hope to see you 😀