Community Development

1st Portland Scout Group
16 Cullen Street Portland 2847
Tel: 0401 522 058
Email: mandy@wigginsclan.net
Contact: Leader in Charge, Mandy Wiggins
Meetings: Joeys Mondays 5pm-6pm;, Cubs Mondays 5pm-6.30pm; Scouts and Venturers Monday 6.45pm-8.45pm
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Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bush craft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying! Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events, such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events and service projects in developing countries.
Scouts is for boys and girls. Joeys start from Kindergarten to age 8. Cubs 8 to 11 year olds, Scouts 11 to 15 year olds and senior scouting groups (Venturers and Rovers) from 15 to 25 years.
Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bush craft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying!  Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events, such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events and service projects in developing countries.
Scouts is for boys and girls.  Joeys start from Kindergarten to age 8. Cubs 8 to 11 year olds, Scouts 11 to 15 year olds and senior scouting groups (Venturers and Rovers) from 15 to 25 years.

Anglican Church Youth Groups (St. Paul’s)
2 Roy Street
Tel: 6351 3070
Meetings: ONE: 7.30pm-9.00 pm Friday evening meeting at various places call for details (School years 6 – 12).Combined youth Group with the Baptist Church for all. ARVOS: After School Program for school aged children Tuesdays 3.15pm-4.30pm. After School program for all primary aged children. Contact: 6351 3070 Mondays & Thursdays for more details.

Anglican Church Youth and Children’s Programs
Lithgow – Contact: John Young 0418 610 655
Glow – kids club years k-6
Friday nights during school term 5-6pm
Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St
‘One’ – Youth Group years 6-12 (or equivalent age)
Friday nights during school term 7-9pm
Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St
KFJs – (Sunday school for 3yrs old – yr2)
Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)
Lithgow Anglican Church
Tic Tacs – Sunday school for yr 2- yr6
Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)
Lithgow Anglican Church
Portland – Contact: John Young 0418 610 655
Kid’s Church – Sunday school for all age children
Sunday Afternoon 3pm (Starts in church)
Portland Anglican Church

GINDAAY Youth Drop-in Centre
9 Wolgan St, Portland 2847
Tel: 6355 4104
Contact Ian & Miriam Palmer
Open 3pm-4.30pm Monday & Wednesday during school terms for children from Year 3-Year 12. Youths enjoy a variety of activities and crafts, as well as afternoon refreshments. This is all free.

Girl Guides
Lithgow Guide Hall, 19 Young St, Lithgow 2790
Junior Guides (Age 7 to 10yrs ) Monday (during school terms) 4.15pm to 6.15pm
Guides / Senior Guides (Age 10yrs to 18yrs) Tuesday (during school terms) 5.15pm to 7.15pm
Contact: Jacqueline Mitchell – District Manager
Email: lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
Mob: 0432 385 414
Contact: Joanne Martin – Assistant District Manager
Mob: 0427 791 236
Contact: Cheryl Rutherford – Junior Guide Unit Leader
Email: lithgowjg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
Mob: 0415 951 380
Krystelle Fitzpatrick – Guide/Senior Guide Unit Leader
Email: lithgowg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
Mob: 0478 846 711
Lithgow Girl Guides Support Group
Email: lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
State Contact: guides@girlguides-nswact.org.au
Tel: 1300 447 548
Web: www.girlguides-nswact.org.au
Emergency Contact for any issues concerning the property: Lithgow City Council on 6354 9999

Guides – Portland
Portland School of Art, corner of Wolgan and Villiers Streets, Portland
Email: portlandgirlguidesnsw@gmail.com
Meetings: Tuesday afternoons during school terms.
Guiding offers girls and young women the opportunity to grow and learn leadership skills in a fun, flexible, and supportive environment that opens up worldwide opportunities, friendships and adventurous experiences, as well as a sense of purpose in the community as they develop into maturity. Guides are welcome from age 5-17, and leaders from age 18+.
Contact: District through our Facebook page at Portland Girl Guides NSW

headspace Lithgow
23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 7600
Email: hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au
Web: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/
headspace Lithgow offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice, and general information. We are a team of friendly workers who specialise in youth wellbeing. We can discuss and help with any issues from mental health, sexual health and contraception, education support, to drug and alcohol counselling. headspace Lithgow services are available at no cost.

Hoskins Youth Group
Uniting Church Parish Centre
43 Bridge St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 3134
Mobile: 0488 200 818
Operating Hours: 4- 6pm Thursdays
Email: lithgowuc@gmail.com
Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen
Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.
Hoskins Youth group is for children in School Years 7-12. School terms only.

Legal Aid NSW Youth HotLine (under 18s)
Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Tel: 1800 10 18 10
Hours: the Hotline provides legal advice & information to young people under 18 and operates 9am – midnight Monday to Thursday; 24 hours service. Friday 9am to Sunday 12 midnight and on public holidays.

One Youth Group
Combined Lithgow Baptist and Anglican Church Youth Group
Railway Parade and Roy Street, Lithgow
Tel: 6351 3070
Meets Friday Nights during school terms 7-9pm
At Lithgow Anglican Hall Roy st.
For anyone in yr 6-12
Website: www.lpachurch.org.au

Young Adults – Wine, Cheese & Discussion Group with Hoskins
Venue TBC
Tel: 6351 3134
Mobile: 0488 200 818
Operating Hours: 7-8:30pm Sunday fortnightly
Email: lithgowuc@gmail.com
Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen
Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.

Informal discussion for young adults over a glass of wine & cheese

Youth Group
Uniting Church Parish Centre, 43 Bridge Street
Tel: 6351 3134
School Terms Thursdays 4pm – 6pm
Email: lithgowuc@westnet.com.au
Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen
Office hours: 10am – 1pm Monday to Friday
Youth Group is for high schoolers, year 7-12.

Youth Worx
28C Main St
Tel: 1800 664 996 or 6352 2132
Email: youthworx@lcpinc.org
Web: www.lcpinc.org
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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