Hawkesbury Regional Museum Family Fun Day:
Celebrate History Week at Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s annual open day. Discover stories from the Hawkesbury region’s rich history, connect with First Nations stories in the Aboriginal Learning Garden (Ngarra Ngurang), step back in time inside the historic Howe House, and enjoy a range of activities for all ages.
All welcome, bookings encouraged.
Saturday, 5 September, 11am-4pm
8 Baker St, Windsor
Community
Hawkesbury Connect Interagency
Meet and connect with other Hawkesbury community services workers and organisations; find out about new and existing services; and promote your own organisation and the services and activities that you provide to the community. Presentations:
- Jo Mackay, Project Coordinator, Engagement and Hate Crime Unit, Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command – Presentation: Hate Crime Awareness presentation and Department of Communities and Justice Engagement and Support Program
- Rob McMaster, Business Chaplain and Executive of Hawkesbury Chamber of Commerce – Presentation: Community Wealth Building Initiative
Wednesday, 9 September, 2pm-3.30pm
Hawkesbury Leisure & Learning Centre, 114 March St, Richmond
Would you like to present to Hawkesbury Connect? Contact janine.madden@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. You can also share this contact information with other organisations who may wish to make contact to present.
Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands Sunday Community Lunch
For anyone in the community who could use a little support or connection. Everyone is welcome.
Sundays – doors open at 12pm for anyone wanting a shower, a cuppa, or simply somewhere comfortable to sit and have a chat. Sit-down Community Lunch served at 1pm.
Unit E, 28 Walker St, South Windsor
Community Lunch flyer
Flyer with information on Homelessness Hub, Food Hampers & Community Lunch
Ageing
Penrith & Hawkesbury Seniors Social Calendar September 2026
The Benevolent Society – Wellbeing Connector calendar of social and lifestyle activities in the community for seniors during September. The Wellbeing Connector program connects seniors to social and lifestyle activities to reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing.
September calendar
Flyer
Contact: ageingHSP@benevolent.org.au or 1800 236 762
Families & Children
Sustainability workshops for Hawkesbury Vacation Care (OOSH) Centres
Hawkesbury City Council is offering sustainability workshops for Hawkesbury Vacation Care (OOSH) centres in the upcoming school holidays. Flexibility is available for the workshop timings. Depending on demand, multiple sessions can be booked. Centres will be responsible for supervising children and organising transport.
– Week 1: Thursday, 1 October, Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker St, Windsor
– Week 2: Friday, 9 October, Hawkesbury Central Library, 300 George St, Windsor
To express interest, contact: charlotte.weaver@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Additional public workshops will be available and advertised through the Library and Museum’s communication channels.
Richmond Community Services September 2026 Parenting Workshops
– Understanding Anxiety in Children: Monday, 14 September, 9.30am-1pm | Registration
– Parenting through Separation: Monday, 21 September, 9.30am-1pm | Registration
– Emotional Intelligence with Stephanie Pinto: Wednesday, 23 September, 10am-1pm | Registration
20 West Market St, Richmond
Contact: 4588 3502 or admin@rcsi.ngo.org.au
Webinars for Parents & Carers: Childhood Anxiety & School Transitions
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) in partnership with Wayahead sessions for families with children starting Kindergarten or Year 7. Topics include understanding anxiety in children and young people, ways to support children during school transitions, and helping children build confidence and manage worries.
– Transition to School: Thursday, 17 September, 6pm-7.15pm, via Zoom | Registration
– Transition to High School: Tuesday, 22 September, 6pm-7.15pm, via Zoom | Registration
Flyer
Contact: NBMLHD-HealthyChildrensNetwork@health.nsw.gov.au
Plus sector resources & online training: