Finding the right support and community can make all the difference during your motherhood journey, and the Hornsby Shire is brimming with fantastic mums’ groups to help you connect, share, and grow. Whether you’re looking for a supportive network, fun activities for the kids, or just a friendly chat over coffee, the local mums’ groups offer a range of opportunities to bond with fellow parents and make lasting friendships. In our guide, we’re highlighting three types of groups that you can join:
Explore these options to find the perfect group that suits your needs and interests!
General Community Playgroups
General community playgroups are mostly affiliated with Playgroup NSW. These groups cater to various children and families, from babies to school age. They are run by local volunteers.
Below is a list of General Community Playgroups 25km within the Hornsby Shire.
| General Community Playgroup | Address | Day | Time | Contact | Fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanhurst-Thornleigh | 2 Sefton Rd, Thornleigh | Mondays | 9.30am | hawkinsplaygroup@gmail.com | $40 per term | Normanhurst-Thornleigh Playgroup Facebook Page |
| Wahroonga MyTime | 35 Billyard Ave, Wahroonga | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10am | Search for the playgroup at Playgroup NSW and click on Send Enquiry | Wahroonga MyTime Send Enquiry Link | |
| Mount Colah Bush Babies | Pierre Cl, Mt Colah | Wednesdays | 9.30am | Search for the playgroup at Playgroup NSW and click on Send Enquiry | Mount Colah Bush Babies Send Enquiry Link | |
| Mount Ku-ring-gai ABC | 5 Church St, Mt Ku-ring-gai | Mondays & Wednesdays | 9.30am | Search for the playgroup at Playgroup NSW and click on Send Enquiry | Mount Ku-ring-gai ABC Send Enquiry Link | |
| Pymble | 57 Merrivale Rd, Pymble | Daily | 9.30am except for Wednesdays (Farsi) at 10am | pymbleplaygroup@gmail.com | Pymble Playgroup Website |
Church Playgroups
Most churches have playgroups.
Below is an example of some Church Playgroups within the Hornsby Shire.
| Church Playgroup | Address | Day | Time | Contact | Fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Anglican Church, West Pennant Hills – Minis Playtime | Hall 3, Cnr Castle Hill & New Line Rds, West Pennant Hills | Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10am-11.45am | 8568 8773 Registration Form | $40 per term | St Matthews Anglican Church West Pennant Hills Website |
| St John’s Anglican Church, Beecroft – Playgroup | 9 Chapman Ave, Beecroft | Mondays | 10am-12noon | Care Pastor, Ann Cunningham 0414 513 013 acunningham@beecroftanglicans.org.au | $20 per term | St John’s Playgroup Website |
| St Marks Anglican Church, Pennant Hills – Play & Sing | 25 Rosemount Ave, Pennant Hills | Thursdays | 9.30am-11.30am | 9980 8012 playandsing@stmarks.com.au | $15 per term | St Mark’s Play & Sing Website Facebook Page |
| St John’s Uniting Church, Wahroonga – Playjays Playgroup | Lower Hall, 61 Coonanbarra Rd, Wahroonga | Fridays | 9.30am-11am | Children & Families’ Worker, Lorraine Jordaan 0414 842 501 youth@stjohnswahroonga.org | $25 per term | St John’s Playjays Website |
| St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Normanhurst – Playtime | 2 Kenley Rd, Normanhurst | Wednesdays | 9.30am-11.30am | 9487 3730 office@ststephens.church | $20 per term | St Stephen’s Playtime Website |
| The Heights Church – Little Giggles | 110A Galston Rd, Hornsby Heights | Fridays | 10am | 0425 323 649 | $2 per week | The Heights Church Little Giggles Website |
Child and Family Health Centres and Early Parenting Support Groups
Child and Family Health Centres are part of Northern Sydney Local Health District, serviced by registered nurses with specialist qualifications in Child and Family Health.
Child and Family Health Nurses provide services in the home, online or at a Child and Family Health Centre and in early parenting support groups. The nurses provide support, guidance and information on how to care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers including:
Child and Family Health Nurses see children from newborn to 5 years or until your child starts school. They complete the health and developmental checks for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A list of these checks can be found in your child’s Blue Book (My Personal Health Record).
Below is a list of Local Child and Family Health Centres within the Hornsby Shire. You are invited to join the early parenting support group in one of the centres below following birth until 12 weeks. No bookings required. You will be able to meet other mums with babies under 12 weeks during the session time stated below.
| Child and Family Health Centre | Address | Day | Time | Phone Number | Postcodes Covered | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berowra | Rear Building 123 Berowra Waters Rd, Berowra | Tuesdays | 11am-12noon | 9485 7520 | Berowra Cowan 2081; Berowra Heights Berowra Waters 2082; Mt Ku-ring-gai 2080; Mt Colah 2079; Brooklyn Dangar Island 2083 | |
| Galston | 17 Arcadia Rd, Galston | Thursdays | 11am-12noon | 9485 7566 | Dural Middle Dural 2158; Galston Arcadia Berilee Fiddletown 2159; Maroota 2756; Glenorie Canoelands Forest Glen 2157; Wisemans Ferry 2755 | |
| Hornsby | Hornsby Hospital Ground Floor, Palmerston Building (Building 17), Gate 5, Derby Rd, Hornsby | Thursdays | 11am-12noon | 9485 7520 | Hornsby Asquith Hornsby Heights Waitara 2077 | |
| Pennant Hills | 5 Fisher Ave, Pennant Hills | Mondays & Thursdays | 11am-12noon | 9485 7566 | Pennant Hills Thornleigh Westleigh 2120; West Pennant Hills 2125; Cherrybrook Castle Hill 2126; Beecroft Cheltenham 2119; Normanhurst 2079; Dural 2158; Epping North Epping 2121; Carlingford 2118 | Chinese speaking parent support group available for babies 0-12mo every 2nd Wednesday of the month in this health centre from 1.30pm-2.15pm. Please call to confirm |
| St Ives | St Ives Shopping Village 166-172 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives | Mondays & Thursdays | 11am-12noon | 9485 7555 | Pymble West Pymble 2073; Warrawee 2074; Turramurra Nth & Sth Turramurra 2074; St Ives St Ives Chase 2075; Wahroonga 2076; Lindfield West & East Lindfield 2070; Killara East Killara 2073; Gordon 2072; Roseville & Roseville Chase 2069 |
Please refer to the Northern Sydney Local Health District website for more details on Child and Family Health Centres and Early Parenting Support Groups.
In Summary
Finding the right mums’ group can provide invaluable support and enrich your parenting experience. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant community playgroup, a faith-based connection through church groups, or expert guidance from Child and Family Health Centres, Hornsby Shire has something to offer every parent. Engaging with these groups not only helps you build lasting friendships but also ensures that you have a network of support to lean on. Dive into these options, explore what resonates with you, and enjoy the journey of motherhood with a community that understands and supports you every step of the way. For more information and to join these groups, visit our guide and start connecting today!