Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Survivors Group | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Survivors Group Incorporated

Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Survivors Group Inc.

HKSG is a registered Australian charity ABN 54 883 981 332

Trauma-Informed Community Support, Participation & Early Intervention

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Survivors Group Incorporated (HKSG) is a community-based charity supporting people experiencing vulnerability, trauma, isolation, disability-related barriers, coercion, or major life disruption.

HKSG provides trauma-informed peer connection, practical independence support, community participation activities, referral guidance, accessibility assistance, digital support, and inclusive wellbeing programs.

We support people experiencing:

domestic and family violence
social isolation and community disconnection
disability-related barriers
emotional trauma and recovery challenges
vulnerability during major life transitions
practical barriers to participation and independence

Our programs aim to reduce isolation, strengthen practical autonomy, improve community participation, and help people reconnect safely with services, opportunities, and social support.

Safe Pathways Hub

Practical assistance for people navigating difficult or unsafe situations.

How we help in real life

Depending on circumstances, HKSG may assist with:

locating safe support services
basic digital safety assistance
adaptive equipment access
practical independence solutions
social reconnection activities
accessibility problem-solving
peer support and referral guidance
grant applications
help completing forms
digital safety setup
technology assistance
help reconnecting with community supports

We do not make decisions for you or pressure you into actions. The choice of how to respond to your situation is always yours.

Support for All Survivors

Abuse and isolation can affect anyone — including men, boys, and people of all genders and backgrounds. Stigma, social expectations, and lack of awareness can make it harder for some people to seek help or feel believed.

HKSG aims to provide inclusive, trauma-informed support, practical guidance, and community connection for people experiencing vulnerability, coercion, trauma, or isolation.

HKSG may be helpful if you are:

looking for a safe, respectful, non-judgemental space to talk
supporting someone experiencing vulnerability, isolation, trauma, or coercion
experiencing disability-related barriers, social isolation, or difficulty reconnecting with community life
seeking practical independence support, adaptive equipment assistance, accessibility solutions, or inclusive recreation opportunities

What We Don’t Do

We don’t provide emergency services.
We don’t provide legal advice.
We don’t replace specialised counselling or crisis support.

Supporting Practical Autonomy

HKSG supports people experiencing vulnerability, coercion, trauma, disability, isolation, or system barriers through practical independence support, adaptive activities, accessibility solutions, digital assistance, and inclusive community participation.

A survivor-centred charity supporting practical autonomy, inclusion, and community connection for people experiencing vulnerability, trauma, isolation, or disability-related barriers.

Practical Independence Programs

HKSG recognises that vulnerability is often increased by isolation, disability, financial hardship, trauma, or lack of practical assistance.

Many people fall through gaps between systems — including survivors of abuse, neurodivergent individuals, carers, older Australians, and people unable to access formal disability supports.

Our programs aim to strengthen practical autonomy through adaptive equipment assistance, accessibility solutions, practical technology support, inclusive recreation, peer connection, and community participation opportunities.

Equipment Rescue & Reuse

Restoring dignity through mobility, access, and practical independence.

HKSG is developing a community-driven equipment rescue and reuse program helping people access safe second-hand assistive equipment, adaptive items, and practical independence solutions when formal supports are unavailable, delayed, or financially out of reach.

This may include:

mobility aids and walking supports
adaptive household and daily-living equipment
accessibility items and practical modifications
donated equipment refurbishment and reuse
adaptive recreation and participation equipment

Adaptive Independence Workshop

Small practical solutions can make a life-changing difference.

HKSG offers a volunteer-led adaptive workshop focused on simple non-clinical modifications, accessibility improvements, and practical independence solutions.

Examples may include:

modified handles and grips
mounting phones or tablets to mobility aids
improving accessibility of everyday items
adapting storage or transport solutions
basic non-clinical equipment modifications
safe refurbishment of donated assistive items

We believe practical problem-solving, accessibility, and community skill-sharing can help improve confidence, independence, and participation in everyday life.

Inclusive Community Activities

Isolation can increase vulnerability and reduce confidence, participation, and social connection.

HKSG supports accessible and adaptive community activities designed to help people reconnect with interests, skills, creativity, and social participation.

Activities may include:

beginner wheelchair fencing sessions
adaptive maker workshops
accessible technology projects
supported community outings
collaborative repair workshops
beginner creative technology sessions

These activities aim to encourage participation, practical skill-building, confidence, and supportive social connection.

Community Skills & Volunteer Participation

HKSG believes practical skills can change lives.

We welcome people who enjoy solving problems, building practical solutions, supporting others, or helping improve independence and accessibility within the community.

We are particularly interested in hearing from:

retired tradespeople
engineers and technicians
IT hobbyists and digital support volunteers
carers and community advocates
disability advocates
makers, repairers, and adaptive tinkerers
people with lived experience of disability, trauma, or recovery

Potential volunteer activities may include:

adaptive equipment modifications
accessibility problem-solving
basic repairs and refurbishment
practical technology assistance
inclusive recreation support
mentoring and peer connection
community workshops and skill-sharing

HKSG values practical knowledge, creativity, empathy, and community-minded problem-solving. Many small adaptations can make a meaningful difference to safety, independence, confidence, and participation.

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