Garden Gurus gives participants the chance to dive into the world of gardening to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can:

• learn how to plan, maintain and harvest your garden
• create a worm farm
• make a scarecrow
• grow crops

From planting a seed to enjoying the fruits of your hard work, Garden Gurus will bring out that green thumb in everyone!

Get your creative juices flowing! With the help of your support worker, you can learn to sew, hone your photography skills or paint your very own masterpiece – all you need to bring is your imagination.

Our range of activities allows you to experiment with different mediums and work on individual and group projects. You’ll also get the opportunity to develop more unique skills like tie-dying, pottery, and sewing.

Learn the key principles of literacy and numeracy including reading, writing, communication, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and division.

Batter and Bake is a fun and easy way to learn basic cooking skills. Master your own signature dish, prepare a variety of sweet and savoury foods, or pick from our HELP gardens to create a delicious and nutritious meal.

You’ll also develop skills like chopping, using utensils and kitchen appliances, and measuring and following recipes – as well as cleaning up and being safe! Whether you’re baking for one or cooking up a feast for friends Batter and Bake will help you channel your inner Masterchef.

*We also offer Basic Cooking for those who want to learn the basics of cooking including using utensils and kitchen appliances, measuring, and making easy meals.

Want to know what it’s like to work in hospitality? At Cafe Club you can learn the art of coffee making, front and back of house functions, and customer service.

Cafe Club allows you to practice your new skills in a real world setting that caters to staff, other participants, and visitors on site. (Available at Wynnum, Sunnybank Hills, and Mitchelton Hubs ONLY.)

Have a go at tennis, jump into group sports like basketball, or get your game on in the inter-HUB Sports Carnivals! Our Recreational Fitness program is perfect for participants who love to stay active.

Get involved in team sports like basketball, tennis, and soccer, or give something new a try like Hot Hula, RnB Dance, Zumba, or Sailability.

*Some activities like Sailability and Hot Hula are currently limited to specific Hubs. See Hub Activity Calendars for more information.

Become more independent and prepare for things like moving out of home, getting your first job, and learning how to handle and manage your money.

You’ll make new connections at Hub and out in the community, and gain important life skills that will set you up for the next stage of your HELP journey.

Connect and socialise with your fellow Hub mates and the HELP team through a range of fun activities like themed discos, karaoke, movies, BBQ lunches, and concerts.

Navigate the internet, manage emails, and learn how to use search engines and programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Connect with your community through social outings such as going to the movies, having a BBQ in the park, or visiting a local museum.

Participate in a variety of work experience opportunities to build your skills, gain confidence, and get ready for working life.