Our friendship bracelet & community making program!
More than beads…
Social Threads is a hands-on, heart-led community program where local young ones & adult leaders come together to make friendship bracelets, share ideas & spark connection.
Through a mix of creativity & conversation, we’re building bridges across generations, while planting seeds of curiosity, confidence & social entrepreneurship in the youth of Illawarra.
How it works…
Create Together
Once a month, we host young ones & an invited guest (from local CEOs to social workers to athletes to artists & more) to sit side-by-side to handcraft jewellery & learn from one another.
Connect Across Generations
Each session is a chance to break down barriers, inspire dreams & grow a sense of belonging in our local community.
Share or Sell
Participants can choose to take their creations home, or sell them at our sponsored market stall. The money they earn? It’s theirs to keep. Think of it as a first taste of creative entrepreneurship.
Why it matters…
Many kids, especially those from under-resourced or disengaged communities, don’t get to see the full spectrum of what’s truly possible.
Sometimes, something as small as making a bracelet or having an open, honest conversation can spark lights within them they never knew existed.
Social Threads offers young ones more than just crafts. It’s a chance to meet and chat with peers, mentors & role models.
At the same time, adults get the unique chance to listen, play & engage with the future leaders of the South Coast, in a relaxed & joyful way.
What to be part of threading something beautiful with us?
Sponsor a Session
Help us create a lasting impact by sponsoring a Social Threads session.
Your support will bring together kids and community leaders to build connections and inspire creativity.
Interested? Please email us with the subject line “Sponsor a Session.”
Donate Supplies
Donations of craft materials keeps us going and so very appreciated!
If you’d like to contribute supplies, please email us with the subject line “Donate Supplies.”
Buy Our Creations
Visit our stall at the Coledale Markets to purchase beautiful, handmade bracelets and necklaces created by local kids. Every purchase supports the young entrepreneurs and the continued success of Social Threads.
See you there!
Want to join a Social Threads session?
Information on our next session will posted here
Want to host a Social Threads session?
FAQS
Young People (ages 8–14): Dreamers, makers & first time entrepreneurs.
Invited Community Leaders: Anyone with a story, skill, or message to share with our kids.
Guardians: Families and are welcome to join in, support, & learn with us.
We aim to host Social Threads sessions monthly.
They usually occur between 2pm to 4:30pm on Saturday afternoons in Woonona, New South Wales.
We aim to host market stalls monthly at Coledale Markets.
Yes! We supply the beads, string & all the bits & bobs you need to make some fun jewellery. If there is anything specific you want to include your bracelets, necklaces or anklets, feel free to bring them along.
For those who want to have a go at selling their bracelets at our market stall, its easy.
Just clearly label your creations with your name & if or when they sell, we’ll hand-deliver your earnings to you at your next session.
