Hornsby Shire Council has developed a long term vision for the Shire that identifies Hornsby Shire’s special characteristics and the values that are to be preserved and how change will be managed into the future. Find Out More
Council has strict building codes and standards to ensure that all building, renovations and other development work are carried out to a safe standard.
Hornsby Shire is famous for its bushland and waterways. Along with vibrant commercial centres, many sporting facilities and parks, Hornsby Shire is a great place to live!
Hornsby Shire Council is directly responsible for 2,000 hectares of bushland. Council manages policies and strategies as well as operate programs to ensure that our bushlands and waterways and the flora and fauna that live in them are protected.
Counselling - Lifeline is a telephone counselling service that helps you in a crisis. Phone 13 11 14.
Study - Hornsby TAFE offers English classes as well as other employment and vocational courses.
Transcultural Mental Health - The Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) – A free service to help eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants with low English levels to improve their English language skills.
CASS - provides a wide range of community services and activities for people residing in Metropolitan Sydney and Wollongong including settlement services. It assists newly arrived Chinese-speaking and Korean-speaking migrants with settlement concerns including housing, employment, education as well as health and welfare issues through free face-to-face casework, referral services, information sessions and expos. For more information, please visit the CASS services website.
Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) - Not-for-profit, charitable organisation established in 1996. CMRC provides specialised support services to newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants.
