Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury NAIDOC Colouring Competition: For children 4-12 years. Completed colouring sheets can be handed into Merana (20 West Market St, Richmond) or brought to the Hawkesbury NAIDOC Concert (Sunday, 5 July, 10am-3pm, Richmond Park, Windsor St, Richmond) and submitted at the Merana stall.
Competition closes Sunday, 5 July
Download colouring sheet (also available on the day)
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.
Bec Geleedst, Engagement Coordinator – Employment Plus, The Salvation Army, will present on the Parent Pathways Program.
Wednesday, 8 July, 2pm-3.30pm
Hawkesbury Leisure & Learning Centre, 114 March St, Richmond
Registration
Would you like to present to Hawkesbury Connect in 2026? 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.
- Connect with the Hawkesbury Community Hubs & Provide Support in the Hubs in 2026
Are you a funded service or do you provide community services and support to the residents of the Hawkesbury? Hawkesbury City Council would like to chat to you about bringing your services to the Community Hubs.
Contact: Joanne McWilliams, 0448 991 154
Community Hubs website
- Expression of Interest (EOI): Hawkesbury Now 2026
Hawkesbury Now is an annual exhibition and art fair held at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Open to emerging and established artists, the exhibition provides a professional platform to exhibit and sell artwork, connect with audiences, and participate in professional development opportunities. EOI closes Sunday, 2 August.
Information & EOI
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Combined Playgroup for NAIDOC Week
Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services (HCOS) and Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury combined playgroup for NAIDOC week – with craft, fun, food, and friends.
Wednesday, 1 July, 10am-12pm
30 McMahons Park Rd, Kurrajong
Flyer
Bookings
Contact: 4573 2922
Ageing
- Penrith & Hawkesbury Seniors Social Calendar July 2026
The Benevolent Society – Wellbeing Connector calendar of social and lifestyle activities in the community for seniors during June. The Wellbeing Connector program connects seniors to social and lifestyle activities to reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing.
July calendar
Contact: ageingHSP@benevolent.org.au or 1800 236 762
Families & Children
- Play Like a Panther Holiday Clinics
The Panthers Foundation and Westfund are bringing rugby league fun to North Richmond these school holidays with the Play Like A Panther Holiday Clinics.
Open to children 5-11 years, the two-day clinics give primary school-aged children the chance to develop their rugby league skills through drills, activities and game play in a fun and supportive environment.
Tuesday, 7 July & Wednesday, 8 July, 9am-3pm
Turnbull Oval, North Richmond Park, North Richmond
Flyer
Registration
Contact foundation@panthers.com.au
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