Siblings activities and support – Warriewood
northern-sydney
Northern Beaches Interchange (NBI) runs regular activities in the school holidays for young siblings (aged 7 to 12 years) of children with a disability as well as social groups for teenagers with a brother or sister with a disability.
For more information, please contact NBI on (02) 8976 2850.
read moreBlacktown Youth Services Association
cumberland-prospect
BYSA offers a range of different programs all year round, including (but not limited to):
- Term programs for photography, fashion design, dancing, digital media, etc.
- Employment and education programs (e.g. resume writing, public speaking, homework support)
- Support and advocacy services that can provide referrals for accommodation, counselling and financial assistance
For more information about the programs on offer, please visit www.bysa.org.au or call (02) 9831 2095.
read moreThe Crossing
south-east-sydney
This service, facilitated by Mission Australia, is an intensive case management service for young people aged 16-25 years who are experiencing homelessness or who at risk of homelessness based in Kings Cross.
For more information, check out the attached fact sheet or call (02) 9357 1144.
read moreCentre 360 Youth and Family Service
south-east-sydney
This service has a holistic approach to supporting disadvantaged young people aged 12-24 years and their families in the inner city of Sydney.
They offer:
- family and youth counselling and case work,
- in-school early intervention and prevention group work,
- therapeutic groups for young people in out-of-home care
- parenting workshops for parents of adolescents.
For more information, please visit their website.
read moreMetro Assist – psychological support for communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
inner-west
This service provides free psychological support for families living in the Inner West, with specialist psychologists on the team to work with people and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information, please see the attached program flyer or call 02 9789 3744.
read moreNorth Sydney Council – Planet X Youth Centre
northern-sydney
This drop-in centre is available to young people aged 12 to 18 years who are living, working or studying in the North Sydney area. There are some fantastic opportunities to meet others and participate in activities through Planet X Youth Centre – check out their website or call (02) 9959 5537 for more information.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday 1pm-5pm
Where: St Leonard’s Park, Corner Miller & Falcon Streets, North Sydney NSW 2060
Planet X Youth Centre is in the white music shell building close to the corner.
read moreThe HIVE Youth Resource Centre – Yes Unlimited
riverina-murray
The HIVE is a very cool youth drop-in centre in Lavington where you can meet other young people, play pool, make use of the computers and free wifi network, pick up a guitar or have a chat to on-site youth workers.
Drop-in is available from 2pm-5pm Tuesday to Friday at 329 Griffith Road, Lavington (right between Lavington Centro and Coles).
For more information, visit http://yesunlimited.com.au/the-hive/ or call 02 6040 5507.
read moreKARI Aboriginal Services
nepean
KARI offers a range of services for Aboriginal young people including foster care, early intervention, cultural connectivity and capacity building activities. Their offices are located in Liverpool, Penrith and Rosebery.
For more information about the services they offer, please visit the KARI website or call one of their offices on the phone numbers below:
Liverpool – 02 8782 0300
Penrith – 02 8782 0333
Rosebery – 02 8782 0344
read moreRegional Youth Support Service – Central Coast
central-coast
RYSS are a locally-based youth service that deliver front line support programs to young people aged 12 to 25 years.
For information about the services they offer, please visit their website or call (02) 4323 2374.
read moreThe Youthie – Tamworth
new-england
The Youthie is a drop-in service for young people aged 12 to 18. Their operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm-7pm.
For more information, please visit their website.
read moreThe MRNC Youth Service – Evans Head
far-north-coast
Delivered by Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre Inc., the MRNC Youth Service offers information, advocacy, referral, groups and activities for young people in the area.
Contact the MRNC Youth Service by calling (02) 6682 4334 or visit their website.
read moreThe Shopfront – Darlinghurst
south-east-sydney
The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre can provide homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 years and under with free legal assistance. They are based in inner Sydney but can assist young people outside of this area.
For more information, visit the Shopfront website or call (02) 9322 4808.
read morePhoenix House – North Sydney
northern-sydney
Phoenix House offer early intervention and support services for young people living in Northern Sydney. Some of their services include flexible education programs to assist young people re-engaging with formal education, job preparation and workplace experience programs as well as social programs and counselling services.
Office opening hours and group activity opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
For more information, check out their website or call (02) 9437 0077.
read moreAboriginal Medical Service Co-Operative – Redfern
south-east-sydney
The Aboriginal Medical Service in Redfern offers services such as Medical and Specialist Clinics, a Dental Clinic, a Drug and Alcohol Unit, a Mental Health Unit, Public Health and Social Work units.
Who: People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities seeking culturally appropriate health care
When: Open Monday to Friday from 8am
Where: 36 Turner Street, Redfern NSW 2016
For more information, please visit their website or call (02) 9319 5823.
If outside of business hours, call Sydney Medical Service (02) 8724 6300. In an emergency, dial 000.
read moreKu-ring-gai Youth Services – Gordon, St Ives and Turramurra
northern-sydney
Youth Services provides a range of safe and accessible facilities and programs for young people who live, work, study or play in Ku-ring-gai. They provide referral and one-on-one support, skill development workshops, school holiday programs, music events, recording studio, skate and scooter camps and parent education.
Where: AWOL Youth Hub (Gordon) // FITZ Youth Centre (St Ives) // The Dungeon (Turramurra)
Who: Young people 12-24 years old
For more information, please visit the Ku-ring-gai Council website, call 02 9424 0837 or email youth@kmc.nsw.gov.au.
read moreSynergy Youth Centre – North Sydney
northern-sydney
Lane Cove Council’s Youth Services Team operate the Synergy Youth Centre, a drop-in centre where young people can go to hang-out, seek information about support services or participate in various programmed activities. Synergy offers loads of activities such as baking nights, cook ups, organised groups fitness, craft and activities related to various awareness days, competitions, skate sessions, youth art, pizza and DVD nights, boys nights, girls nights and BBQs! Delish!
Who: Young people aged 11-18 years
When: School term – Tuesday to Thursday // 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Friday 3:00pm – 8:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: 8 Little Street, Lane Cove (under the pool grandstand)
Cost: FREE!
More Info: Please call 9428 2033, or email youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au, or click here!
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Children and Families Hub at Bankstown – South West Sydney
south-west-sydney
Bankstown Council, in partnership with Children and Families Services in the Bankstown LGA, has established the “Children and Families Hub” at Bankstown Women and Children’s Health Centre! “Children and Families Hub” provides residents with free information, referral services, free courses, workshops, seminars, group sessions and free activities for kids!
Who: Parents, families, expectant mothers, carers and children
When: Every Friday
Where: Ground Floor, 24-26 Jacobs Street, Bankstown
Cost: FREE!
More Info: Please call 9707 9622 or click here!
read moreBelmore Youth and Resource Centre – South West Sydney
south-west-sydney
Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) is a dedicated resource centre for young people aged 12 to 24 years. The centre operates as a one stop shop for young people and their needs. BYRC has a dedicated youth team leader, youth activities officer and a youth support worker to offer support to young people in the local area.
Who: Young people aged 12-24 years
When: Wednesdays // 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Building 3, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore
Cost: Free!
More Info: For more information call 9718 9848, email council@canterbury.nsw.gov.au or check out the website here!
read moreContinuous Lines Drop In Service – Carlton
south-east-sydney
Continuous Lines is a weekly drop in centre and safe space providing all kinds of advice and support as well as a bunch of awesome opportunities for street art, film making, music recording and creative writing.
Who: Young people aged 16 years and over with a mental health diagnosis
When: Every Tuesday // 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: Shopfront Arts Co-op, 88 Carlton Parade Carlton
More Info: Check out the flyer below or contact Hannah on 9588 3948 or outreach@shopfront.org.au
Click here to check out the flyer!
read more3 Bridges Youth Centre – Hurstville
south-west-sydney
The 3 Bridges Youth Centre provides support for young people and their families in the St George area through outreach, mentoring, case management, family counselling and a heap of different programs.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 18 and their families
When: Monday – Friday // 10am – 6pm
Where: 18 Treacy Street Hurstville
Cost: Free
More Info: For more information call 9580 8008 or check out the website
read moreTucker and Land Justice Food Pantry – Inner West
inner-west
Stock up on good, affordable food every week.
Who: Anyone on a low budget.
When: Every Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Where: In the shipping container next to Gumbramorra Hall, Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Rd Marrickville
Cost: 10 items for $10
More Info: There’s no eftpos available so make sure you bring cash! For more info check out the Facebook page or call 9569 7633.
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Upper Hunter Youth Services
hunter
Upper Hunter Youth Services provides heaps of free services to young people in the area, including family counselling, homework support and lots of awesome activities in the Youth Centre where you can get involved in anything from water fights to cooking classes.
Who: Young people aged 10 – 18 and their families
Where: The Showground, Maitland Street Muswellbrook
More Info: Phone 6543 4841, email yaw@uhys.org.au or check out the website here!
read moreWAYS Youth Services
south-east-sydney
WAYS is a not-for-profit, community organisation providing a range of education and support services for young people and their families. Services include counselling, an alternate high school pathway, lots of fun group activities, an after school program and a hangout space.
Who: Young people aged 9-25
Where: 63a Wairoa Avenue Bondi Beach and Tiffany Plaza, 422 Oxford Street Bondi Junction
More Info: Phone 9365 2500, email ways@ways.org.au or check out more information here!
read moreCarers NSW Young Carer Program – NSW
all-regions
The Carers NSW Young Carer Program was developed to make a positive difference to the lives of young carers and their families. If you are a young carer, this is a free service that can support you! Click here to find out how we can help.
More info: For more information, you can continue to browse this website or call 1800 242 636 to speak with a Young Carer Project Officer. Alternatively, click here to ask us a question.
read moreCommonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
south-east-sydney
The South East Sydney Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre Young Carer Program supports young people under 25 who provide emotional, social or personal support to a family member with any health issue. Support includes tutoring, music lessons, respite (help at home), events and camps. Available to young carers living in the local government areas of Botany, Randwick, Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Kogarah, Rockdale, Hurstville and Sutherland.
Who: Young carers under 25 who are living in the local government areas of Botany, Randwick, Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Kogarah, Rockdale, Hurstville and Sutherland.
Where: Level 4, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville, NSW, 2220
More info: Phone 1800 917 139, email: access@benevolent.org.au or check out the website!
read moreCommonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
orana-region
The Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre in Orana has recently opened a new study area for young carers in the region. You can use a computer with internet access, CDs and DVDs, books and magazines while you’re there and a tutor is on even hand to help with school work. So if you need some quiet time to study for exams, do an assignment or just get your homework done – check it out or join their weekly homework study group!
More info: Contact the Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre in Orana on 1800 052 222.
read moreFar West Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
far-west
The Far West Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (Broken Hill) facilitates a Young Carers Get Together Group during School Holidays, the group involves activities such as going to the movies, fun days, arts and craft, day trips and lots more. T
More info: To join or for more information contact the young carers team in Broken Hill on 1800 052 222.
read moreheadspace Mount Druitt
nepean
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday to Friday
Where: Shop 12, Daniel Thomas Plaza, 6-10 Mount St, Mt Druitt NSW 2770
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 9675 2602 Email: headspacemtdruitt@ucmh.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Lismore
far-north-coast
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday to Friday
Where: 2A Carrington Street, Lismore NSW 2480
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 6625 0200 Email: enquiries@headspace-lismore.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Miranda
south-east-sydney
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday, Tuesday, Friday and 10am – 6pm // Wednesday, Thursday
Where: Suite 5/522 Kingsway, Miranda, NSW 2228
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 9575 1500 Email: headspace.miranda@sesml.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Liverpool
south-west-sydney
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday to Friday
Where: Street Level 1, 50 Macquarie St Liverpool NSW 2170
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 8785 3200 Email: headspaceliverpool@benevolent.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Hurstville
south-east-sydney
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday, Tuesday, Friday and 10am – 6pm // Wednesday, Thursday
Where: 41 Dora Street, Hurstville, NSW 2220
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 8048 3350 or check out the website!
read moreThe Shack – Cumberland Prospect
cumberland-prospect
Young people can experience different challenges throughout their teenage years including anxiety, depression, school problems, family issues and relationship troubles. The Shack will soon be offering free, confidential counselling and support to young people to help them deal with issues.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 18 years old.
Where: The Shack, 3 Pembroke St, Epping, 2121.
Cost: FREE!
More info: Contact The Shack on 02 9876 3543 or check out the website.
read moreBelmore Youth Resource Centre – Inner West
inner-west
Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) run a free, drop-in service every Wednesday and Friday for young people aged 12 to 24!
Who: Young people aged 12 – 24 years old.
Where: Building 3, 38 Redman Parade, Belmore.
Cost: FREE!
More info: Please call the BYRC on 02 9718 9848 for more info on the support group or drop in centre. You can also check out this website for more info.
read moreThe Hub at Guyra – New England
new-england
The Hub at Guyra is a great place for young people to hang out, make new friends and relax! The Hub runs a drop in centre once a week and also organizes different youth activities throughout the year.
Who: Youth aged between 12-18 years
Where: 147 Bradley Street, Guyra, NSW 2365
When: Drop in centre runs every Wednesday // 4pm – 6pm
Cost: Free!
More info: For more info on the hub or its programs call 02 6779 1635 or check out the website!
read moreHighlands Youth Hub – Southern Highlands
southern-highlands
A new youth centre is open in Bowral! If you live in the area make sure to go along and check out the Highlands Youth Hub.
Who: All welcome!
Where: Park Rd, Bowral, NSW 2576.
More info: Email nicole@highlandscommunity.org.au for more info or call 02 4862 2052. You can also check out the website!
read moreRespite Cottages for Carers – South East Sydney
south-east-sydney
Benevolent Society Respite Cottages are available for carers in the South East Sydney region including St George and Sutherland area Shire. Homelike environment with one-on-one care including 24-hour support, home cooked meals, companionship and social support.
More info: Phone 1800 052 222 or 02 9504 6610
read moreLow Cost Food Pantry – South East Sydney
south-east-sydney
Stock up on fresh fruit, vegetables, bread and basic groceries at very low cost! The Food Pantry is available to local low-income earners with Centrelink concession cards and those experiencing financial hardship.
Who: Local low-income earners with Centrelink concession cards and those experiencing financial hardship.
When: Every Wednesday // 10:30am – 1:30pm
Where: The Hub Caringbah Community Centre, 38/52 President Ave, Caringbah.
Cost: Low cost
More info: Please phone 02 9525 4971 or see attached flyer for more info.
Click here to check out the flyer!
read moreheadspace Campbelltown
south-west-sydney
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Friday
Where: Level 8, 171-179 Queen Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone 02 4627 9089, email: headspace.campbelltown@sydney.edu.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Camperdown
south-east-sydney
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 8:30am – 5:30pm // Monday – Friday
Where: Level 2, 97 Church Street, Camperdown NSW 2050
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 9114 4100, email: headspace.centralsydney@sydney.edu.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Wagga Wagga
riverina-murray
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Friday
Where: 2/185 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 6923 3170, email: myheadspace@riverinaheadspace.com.au or check out the Facebook page!
read moreheadspace Chatswood
northern-sydney
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:30pm // Monday – Friday
Where: 30 Devonshire Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone 02 8021 3668, email info@headspacechatswood.org.au or check out the website!
read moreTamworth Youth Centre
new-england
The Youthie is a drop-in youth centre for young people aged 12 – 18 years. The Youthie is operated by Tamworth Regional Council and provides a range of recreational facilities and fun activities. Pool tables, computers, video games, music equipment – a very cool place to just hang out!
Who: Young people aged 12 – 18 years old
When: 1:30pm – 7:00pm // Tuesday – Friday and 10:00am – 7:00pm // Saturday (hours change during Winter)
Where: PCYC Building, Corner of Peel and Darling Streets, Tamworth NSW 2340
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 6766 4645, email s.blanch@tamworth.nsw.gov.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Tamworth
new-england
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9.00am – 5.00pm // Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and 9:00am – & 7:00pm // Tuesdays
Where: 2 Darling St, Tamworth NSW 2340
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 6762 9290, email: headspace@centacarenenw.com.au or check out the website!
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headspace Penrith
nepean
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Friday (some after hour appointments available)
Where: 606 High Street, Penrith, Sydney NSW 2750
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4720 8800, email: headspacepenrith@ucmh.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Coffs Harbour
mid-north-coast
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Thursday and 9am – 4:30pm // Fridays
Where: 74 Victoria St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 6652 1878, email: headspacepm@each.com.au or check out the Facebook page!
read moreheadspace Port Macquarie
mid-north-coast
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Friday
Where: Suites 4 & 5 10-12 Short Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 6588 7300,email: headspacepm@each.com.au or check out the Facebook page!
read moreheadspace Nowra
illawarra
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 8:30am – 5pm // Monday – Friday
Where: 51a North Street, Nowra NSW 2541
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4421 5388, email: info@headspaceshoalhaven.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Wollongong
illawarra
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 8:30am – 5pm // Monday – Friday
Where: Level 1/85 Smith Street, Wollongong
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4220 7660, email: headspace@isml.org.au or check out the Facebook page!
read moreheadspace Newcastle
hunter
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:30pm // Monday – Friday (4:30pm-5:30pm) by appointment
Where: 582 Hunter St Newcastle 2300
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4929 4201, email: headspacenewcastle@hunterml.com.au or check out the website
read moreheadspace Maitland
hunter
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Friday
Where: 73 Elgin St, Maitland NSW 2320
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4931 1000 Email: hunterheadspace@samaritans.org.au or check out the website!
read moreheadspace Parramatta
cumberland-prospect
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm // Monday – Friday (Some after hour appointments available)
Where: 2 Wentworth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 (Enter via Parkes Street)
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 1300 737 616 or 02 8624 1348 Email: headspaceparramatta@ucmh.org.au or check out the website
read moreAuburn Youth Centre
cumberland-prospect
A safe and supervised space where young people can come to relax, play games (pool, PS2, Internet, Table Football, Table Tennis) , socialize and have fun. All drop in activities are free! Counselling support is also available for 12-18 year olds.
When: Boys Day: 3pm // Every Tuesday
Drop In: 3pm // Every Friday & 11am // Every Saturday
Homework Support: 3:00pm – 5:30pm // Every Wednesday (Auburn Library)
Girls Day: 3pm // Every Monday
Where: 17 Mary St, Auburn, NSW 2144
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 9646 2122 Email: admin@ayc.org.au or check out the Facebook Page
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headspace Cowra
central-west
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm // Monday to Friday
Where: 39C Cowra Mall, 39-43 Kendal Street, Cowra NSW 2794
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 6341 5800 or check out the website
read moreheadspace Bathurst
central-west
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 8:30am – 6:00pm // Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 5:00pm on Friday
Where: Cnr Havannah and Piper Streets, Bathurst NSW 2795
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 02 6338 1100 Email: headspace@hscw.org.au or check out the website!
read moreRegional Youth Support Service Inc
central-coast
Regional Youth Support Service Inc. provides opportunities for young people on the Central Coast to be better equipped to meet life challenges. The Interlynk Lounge in Gosford provides a fun and creative space for young people to socialize while participating in programs run by youth workers. Wyoming Youth Centre provides youth programs and ongoing projects, info and assistance for young people aged 12 to 18.
Who: Young people aged 12 to 18
When: Gosford Youth Centre: 9am to 5pm // Monday to Friday.
Wyoming Youth Centre: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm // Monday to Friday
Where: Gosford Youth Centre: 123 Donnison St, Gosford
Wyoming Youth Centre: Warrawilla Rd, Wyoming NSW
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: Gosford on 02 4323 2374 or Wyong on 02 4325 0661 or check out the website!
read moreEvolution Youth Service
central-coast
Evolution Youth Service (EYS) is a free service delivering support and assistance to young people and their families. EYS provides free counselling and education for young people who may be concerned about their own (or their friends) use of alcohol and other drugs. Evolution Youth Service also supports a Youth Health Clinic which provides young people, aged 12 to 24 years, with access to GPs.
When: Youth Health Clinic is available every Friday evening during school terms from 4pm to 8pm.
Where: 2 Ross Street, Woy Woy NSW 2256
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4342 3684 Email: eys@coastcommunityconnections.com.au or visit the website: Evolution Youth Service!
read moreheadspace Gosford
central-coast
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. If you’re 12-25 and looking for someone to talk to, you can drop into your local headspace centre! You can get health advice, support and information from headspace. headspace can help you with general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services.
Who: Young people aged 12 – 25 years
When: 8.30am – 5.00pm // Monday to Friday
Where: Suite 1, Level 2 Gateway Centre, 237 Mann Street, Gosford
Cost: Free!
More info: Phone: 02 4304 7870 or visit the Facebook Page!
read moreNeighbour Aid Pets
inner-west
Australian and International studies show that owning a pet has enormous health and wellbeing benefits (as well as being fun!). Neighbour Aid Pets, a project run by Inner West Neighbour Aid, aims to combat social isolation by matching people with a pet. This service assists financially with the adoption fee and also offers ongoing volunteer support, such as dog walking.
For more information, phone 02 9799 5099 or check out their website!
read moreYouthblock Youth Health Service – Redfern
inner-west
Youthblock Youth Health Service provides free counselling and health services for young people between the ages of 12 and 25 in the Sydney local health district. You don’t need a Medicare card to see the doctor or nurses and you can talk through any concerns you may be having – including school, relationships, alcohol & drugs, housing, mental health or money – with one of the Youthblock counsellors.
When: Monday – Friday // 9am – 5pm
Where: 288 Abercrombie Street, Redfern
More info: Call 9562 5640 or email youthblock@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Click here to check out the flyer!
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Sydney Story Factory – Redfern
south-east-sydney
The Sydney Story Factory is a not-for-profit creative writing centre for young people based in Redfern. Volunteer tutors offer free help to write stories of all kinds, which are published in as many ways as possible.
Who: School kids
Where: 176 Redfern Street, Redfern
When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after school during the school term
Cost: FREE!
More info: Phone 02 9699 6970 or email workshops@sydneystoryfactory.org.au. You can also visit the website.
read moreGet Your Own Big Brother or Big Sister – Sydney Metro
northern-sydney
Have you ever wanted a big brother or sister of your own? Someone you could look up to, who loved spending time with you doing fun things, and who you could ask questions of and get guidance from? If so, Big Brother Big Sister – one of the most established mentoring programs in the world – currently have vacancies for girls living in the Sydney Metropolitan area. If you are aged 7-17 and care for a sibling or parent with an illness or disability, then you are invited to apply!
More info: If you, or someone you know, might be interested then contact Big Brother Big Sister on 02 9285 6250 for more information.
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