Programs

Cultural Connections for Families

The Cultural Connections for Families program provides opportunities for Aboriginal families to come together to feel more connected to Country, to community and to each other. The program offers different cultural activities throughout the year and works in collaboration with members of the local Aboriginal community. Read more

Women's Yarning Circle

The Aboriginal Women's Yarning Circle provides a safe cultural space for Aboriginal women to talk, listen and learn from each. Meets on the fourth Friday of every month. Read more

School Holiday Activities

School holiday activities for 12 - 18 year olds in the Southern Highlands. Read more

Youth Drop-In

Youth Drop-In at Highlands Youth Hub every Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm. Contact Highlands Youth Services for more information on 02 4862 1122 or email [email protected]. Read more

Tutoring

Highlands Youth Services offers a free tutoring program for young people in Years 7 to 12 who would not have access to educational support through any other means. Read more

On Track

On Track is a work-readiness program for young people aged 16 - 25 years, who have left school or are thinking of leaveing school, who are also experiencing life challenges such as financial crisis, housing, anxiety or incomplete schooling. Read more

No Interest Loan Scheme

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair, affordable credit with no fees and charges applied. Read more

Latest

Assertive Communication

Assertive communication is about being able to express your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and opinions in a way that is authentic to you but doesn’t violate the rights of others.
My Life My Dreams 2023

At the end of June 2023, a group of women completed the My Life My Dreams program. Each Tuesday for thirteen weeks the women came together to learn more about themselves, each other and services available to them in the community.
Improving self esteem

Self esteem is the way we think and view ourselves, for example, we might say, “I am a good person”. Some other ways of saying it are self worth, self respect, self love or self confidence. Low self esteem can impact on all areas of a person’s life – their work, their relationships with family and friends and even what they do for fun – they might not have enough confidence to something they would enjoy.
Walking is so good for you!

There is a lot of research that suggests that walking is good for mental health – and can be as effective as anti depressants for depression. One of the best things about walking is it free, doesn’t require any special equipment and can be done by anybody, anywhere, anytime. Walking is an easy way to get active, to be in the fresh air and take some deep breaths.