Shellharbour Community Programs

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Shellharbour Community Programs Offering a range of programs and services to all of the Shellharbour Community. If you're not sure how we can help, reach out and we can figure it out together.

Shellharbour Council is committed to ensuring young people aged 12 -24 years of age are supported across the city to thrive. Shellharbour Youth Services team provide a range of services to young people 12- 24 years of age including school holiday activities and programs, outreach in the afternoons, support in schools and community partnerships. Young people can find Youth Services all across the City but our two main youth spaces are Blackbutt Youth Centre and Albion Park Youth Space. Come along and connect with us to gain skills, access something to eat, get support, and meet new people. Blackbutt Youth Centre drop in 2pm-5pm Mondays & Wednesdays
The space offers young people the opportunity to complete homework access free printing, grab a snack, play some pool, shoot some basketball hoops, play a board game, or just completely chill out and make new friends. Blackbutt Youth Centre also has a performance space which can be accessed for bands, open mic nights, gigs, trivia nights and more. Please reach out to one of the youth services team if you are a young person wanting to access the space. Albion Park Youth Space (Albion Park Community Centre) drop in 2pm-5pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
The space for young people to grab a toasted sandwich, drink and snack, play some table tennis, basketball or just completely chill out and make some new friends. Call us during business hours Monday - Friday on PH: 4295 3820, Mobile: 0409 350 507 or send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram.

🌱 TURN YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCE INTO A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!Expressions of Interest are now open for the Peer Aca...
27/10/2026

🌱 TURN YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCE INTO A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Peer Academy, a FREE program delivered by COORDINARE for young people aged 18- 30 across South Eastern NSW!

The program supports young people with lived or living experience of mental health challenges to build skills and explore a career in Mental Health Peer Work.

✨ What’s involved?
• Flexible, bite-sized learning
• Support from an experienced Peer Mentor
• Local work experience opportunities
• Connections with other young people and Peer Workers
• Micro-credentials that can contribute towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

📅 EOIs close 15 November 2026
🎓 Training kicks off February 2027!

Want to know more? COORDINARE is also running online information sessions where you can learn about the program and ask questions before applying.

🔗 Learn more, register for an info session or submit your EOI here:

https://www.coordinare.org.au/health-professionals/our-programs-and-priorities/peer-work/the-peer-academy

🌊 SALTY SESSIONS ARE COMING TO SHELLHARBOUR! 🏄‍♀️☀️Good vibes, salty air and a little self care! 💙Join headspace and One...
22/10/2026

🌊 SALTY SESSIONS ARE COMING TO SHELLHARBOUR! 🏄‍♀️☀️

Good vibes, salty air and a little self care! 💙

Join headspace and OneWave for 5 weeks of FREE beachside wellbeing sessions, featuring surfing, ocean swims, yoga and conversations about mental health!

📍 The Farm, Killalea
📅 19 November - 17 December
⏰ Thursdays at 6:30am
💸 Completely FREE!

No experience needed, all equipment provided! Come along for one session or all five.

Open to young people and those who support them, including teachers, parents, mental health practitioners, community workers, and other community members.

Follow the QR code to register your interest today!

🌳 ParkFest: Screens Down, Play On!Swap screen time for green time! Bring the family along for a FREE afternoon of fun, g...
13/10/2026

🌳 ParkFest: Screens Down, Play On!

Swap screen time for green time! Bring the family along for a FREE afternoon of fun, games and connection at the park.

🎧 Silent disco
🎲 Games and activities
🍎 Free snacks
💛Connect with local families
💡 Tips for building healthy screen habits at home

SHELLHARBOUR
Friday 23 October 2026
McDonald Park, Albion Park Rail
3pm - 5pm

SHOALHAVEN
Thursday 12 November 2026
Harry Sawkins Park, Nowra
3pm - 5pm

Pack up the screens and come play, connect and make some memories together!

Free event. Bookings are encouraged but not essential.
 
👉 https://bit.ly/Park-Fest

🛹☀️ WHAT A WAY TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! 🎉Thanks to everyone who came along to our Skate Park Community Day on Mo...
30/09/2026

🛹☀️ WHAT A WAY TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! 🎉

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Skate Park Community Day on Monday! It was awesome seeing the park buzzing with young people, families and the local community.

From the skating demos and face painting to the free BBQ, giveaways, i98 Street Fleet and all the fun happening around the park, there was plenty going on!

Thanks to all the amazing stallholders, local community groups and organisations who came along and helped make the day such an awesome time. ❤️

Keep an eye on our socials for more school holiday activities coming up. There’s a few last minute spots still available! See the link in our bio to book in your spot today! 👀🎉

Address

Cnr Cygnet & Minga Avenue
Wollongong, NSW
2529

Telephone

0242953820

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