“So you’re 12 to 18 years old, you want to hang with your friends but you don’t want to spend money or be hassled… where do you go? Check out a Youth Centre!”

Feel free to come in and check it out. Lounge around, use the pool table, use the Internet, have a turn on the X-Box, use the study room and kitchen facilities... it's all free!

There's also a fully equiped music rooms! They come complete with instruments and other gear which can be booked for use by young people or bands under 24 who are just starting out. There's a PA system, mics, drums, guitar, bass and keyboard! Of course you can bring your own instruments too, and you’ll be shown how to set the system up.

If you’re a young person going through a hard time and need some help our friendly staff can assist you access a range of youth-friendly services including accommodation, education, job seeker training, numeracy and literacy training, translation services, mental health and other health services, relationship counselling, Centrelink... and heaps more.

From time to time the Youth Centre staff organise a special programs, workshops and special events specifically for young people.  They could be anything from jewellery making to sports competitions, bushwalks, outings and concerts – so keep an eye out for promotional material at the Centre for things that might appeal to you.

Basically, rock up and say hey!

Katoomba      31 Waratah Street  -  next to Centrelink

CONTACT         Jarrod or Wendy on 4782 2875

Springwood    183 Macquarie Road  -  next to the post office

CONTACT        Nick on 4751 1005

Winmalee        56 Whitecross Road  -  next to the shopping centre

CONTACT         Anna on 4751 1005