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Creating Opportunities, Building Connections, Supporting Growth

At Local Heart Community, we are passionate about creating spaces and opportunities where our participants can connect, grow, and thrive.

Our projects are designed to build confidence, support skill development, and encourage individuals to become active members of their community — and most importantly, to create a community of their own where they feel safe, seen, and supported.

We are continually developing and launching new initiatives that reflect the needs and aspirations of the people we support.

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Our Projects

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Our Projects ‪‪♥

Our Projects

  • Two young women standing together, one holding a certificate of achievement, in a coffee shop or restaurant setting.

    General Store at the Heart

    General Store at the Heart is a welcoming café and retail space designed to bring people together.

    We created this space to:

    ♥ Connect participants with the wider community

    ♥ Offer a safe, inclusive environment for socialising and growth

    ♥ Provide hands-on experience through our employment program

    ♥ Support skill development in hospitality and retail

    ♥ Build confidence in a real-world setting

    Whether enjoying a coffee, engaging in training, or making new connections, the General Store at the Heart is a hub for belonging and opportunity.

    Find out more: www.generalstoreattheheart.com

  • A garden with colorful flowers and plants along a gravel pathway, with a trellis or greenhouse structure in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Community Garden Plot

    We are proud to offer a community garden plot — a place where participants can get outdoors, learn about nature, and connect with others in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    Through the garden, participants can:

    ♥ Engage with fellow community members and gardeners

    ♥ Learn about growing food, sustainability, and teamwork

    ♥ Enjoy an accessible and cost-free activity

    ♥ Improve wellbeing through nature and hands-on activity

    The garden is more than just a green space — it’s a place to grow friendships, confidence, and knowledge.

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    Coming Soon

    We are always working behind the scenes to develop new ways for our participants to engage, grow, and connect.

    Stay tuned — more exciting community-based projects will be launching soon.

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