About HKSG

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

Originally established as a survivor-focused support network, HKSG has evolved through many years of community involvement, advocacy, peer connection, and grassroots practical support.

Our work is shaped by a simple belief:

Small practical support can make a meaningful difference.

Over time, we have seen how vulnerability is often increased by:

• isolation

• disability-related barriers

• financial hardship

• trauma

• loss of confidence

• limited access to practical support

• difficulty reconnecting with community life

HKSG aims to reduce these barriers through practical autonomy, accessibility, inclusion, peer connection, and community participation.

A Community-Based Approach

HKSG is not a clinical service or large institution.

We are a grassroots community organisation focused on practical support, participation, respectful connection, and community problem-solving.

Our developing programs may include:

• adaptive independence initiatives

• equipment rescue and reuse

• accessibility support

• practical technology assistance

• inclusive recreation and participation activities

• peer connection and referral guidance

We believe many people benefit from practical assistance, respectful conversation, skill-sharing, and opportunities to reconnect safely with community life.

Community Skills & Participation

HKSG values practical knowledge, creativity, and lived experience.

We welcome involvement from:

• carers

• retired tradespeople

• engineers and technicians

• IT hobbyists

• disability advocates

• makers and adaptive tinkerers

• people with lived experience of recovery, disability, trauma, or isolation

Many small practical adaptations can help improve independence, accessibility, confidence, participation, and dignity.

Our History

HKSG has a long history of grassroots community involvement and survivor-focused advocacy.

The archive images below reflect different stages of the organisation’s development, community participation, and local engagement over time.

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Suggested captions:

• “Community participation and outreach”

• “Early survivor support activities”

• “Local engagement and awareness initiatives”

• “Grassroots community involvement over time”

Important Information

HKSG is a community-based charity and not an emergency crisis service.

We do not provide:

• emergency accommodation

• crisis intervention

• legal advice

• clinical therapy

Where appropriate, we encourage people to access specialist services and emergency supports.