New Horizons

07/10/2026

We have some exciting news!

Our i.am program has won the Wayahead - Mental Health Association NSW Mental Health Matters Youth Award.

This award, sponsored by the Office for Youth, recognises programs making a real difference in the lives of young people through prevention and early intervention.

i.am provides compassionate su***de aftercare support to children and young people experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or recovering from a su***de attempt.

Since launching, we've supported more than 1,000 children and young people across NSW, helping them build confidence, strengthen connections and find hope during some of life's most difficult moments.

This award belongs to our incredible team, our partners, and the young people and families who continue to inspire us every day. We’d also like to acknowledge the NSW Health and WentWest - Western Sydney PHN as funding partners in the delivery of i.am.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we're making a difference.

💙 Support lives here.

02/10/2026

Hearing about NDIS changes can feel unsettling, but knowing the facts makes all the difference.

Swipe through our quick breakdown of what the 1 October funding reset actually means for your plan, why your daily supports are protected, and practical steps you can take today.

At New Horizons, we have walked alongside people across disability accommodation, mental health, and community living for over 55 years. You never have to navigate these shifts alone.

Preparing for an upcoming plan review? Call us on 1300 726 372 or head to newhorizons.org.au to chat with our team today.

30/09/2026

It's Wayahead - Mental Health Association NSW Mental Health Month, and this year's theme says it well: a little connection goes a long way.

All October we'll be sharing simple ideas, real stories and resources to help you stay connected with the people around you, and with support when you need it.

To learn more about our mental health services, visit newhorizons.org.au/mental-health-support.

29/09/2026

Come and meet us today! 👋
New Horizons will be at Able Meet Port Macquarie, hosted by Able Plus, at The Westport Club (25 Buller St) from 10am to 12pm.
It's a friendly speed networking event where you can chat with local NDIS providers, 5 minutes at a time, and find out what we offer. Whether you're a participant, carer, support worker or support coordinator, we'd love to say hello. 💛
Find out more: https://events.humanitix.com/able-meet-port-macquarie

15/09/2026

Meet our new Kempsey outreach van!

Bringing homelessness support directly to the community, our van is equipped with first aid, tents, clothing, and hydration, with the ability to conduct initial assessments on the spot.

"It's about not waiting for a person to be in crisis to walk into an office," says Krystal Donovan, First Nations Ambassador at New Horizons.

Stay tuned for more!

Read more here ➡ https://www.newhorizons.org.au/new-horizons-launches-kempsey-outreach-van-to-support-people-experiencing-homelessness/

11/09/2026

Doors are officially open at the Bondi Medicare Mental Health Centre. Here are a few moments from our opening day.

Free, accessible mental health support is here when you need it, right in the heart of Bondi Junction.

A huge thank you to Assistant Minister Emma McBride MP, Allegra Spender MP , Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Central and Eastern Sydney PHN , The JNC and Jewish House for being part of the day, and to everyone who's part of this centre's story every day since.

📍 Walk-ins welcome at the Bondi Medicare Mental Health Centre, Shop 1 & 2/241 Oxford St, Bondi Junction

Some highlights from the official opening of the Bondi Medicare Men...

10/09/2026

💛 Today is R U OK? Day, and this year we're embracing the message: Ask R U OK? Any Day.
Research shows 1 in 4 people hesitate to ask if someone's OK, even when they suspect something's wrong. But 9 in 10 people who are asked say they feel grateful, cared about and supported.
At New Horizons, checking in on the people we support, and on each other, is part of what we do every day. From our headspace programs supporting young people aged 12–25, to i.am, our peer-led, co-produced su***de aftercare program for young people, to our broader mental health, Community Living Supports and community services, we see every day what it means when someone takes the time to ask.
Today, we're recommitting to that, and encouraging everyone to keep the conversation going in the weeks and months ahead.
If someone's been on your mind, today's the day to ask. Not sure how to start? Simply: "Hey, I've noticed you've seemed a bit off lately: are you OK?"

26/08/2026

This week, we were thrilled to officially open the Bondi Medicare Mental Health Centre!

Since opening in a temporary location in January, our team has delivered over 1,000 occasions of care to people across the Eastern Suburbs. Now, that vital support has a permanent home.

Thank you to Assistant Minister by Emma McBride MP , Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, The JNC, The Jewish House and everyone who helped make this happen. This is a huge milestone for our community, and is proof of what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose.

Free, accessible mental health support is here, when and where our community needs it.

More information here ➡️ https://www.newhorizons.org.au/mental-health-support/medicare-mental-health-centres/

07/08/2026

The team will be at the Lake Macquarie Community Disability Expo today from 10am - 1pm. Come down for a chat and meet the team! 💚

📍Club Macquarie, 458 Lake Rd, Argenton NSW 2284, Australia

15/06/2026

This Men's Mental Health Week, we want to introduce you to Nick. Nick is a peer worker with our i.am program in Tamworth. Growing up as a bloke in a country town, he knows firsthand what it means to come from a background where men don't talk about things.

Now he's helping change that for the next generation — playing basketball, kicking a footy, going for walks — finding what works for each young person and building trust from there.

"It's very much something I wish I had when I was a kid."

i.am is NSW's first child and youth specific su***de aftercare program co-produced by children and young people.

In this video, we sit down with Nick, one of our i.am peer workers based in Tamworth, to talk about what this support looks like in real life and how we support young people when they need it most.
⏯ youtube.com/watch?v=lFDzJgVb7WU&feature=youtu.be