From the Counsellor
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Holidays are right around the corner! Here’s what South West Sydney has in store for you
All SWSLHD:
- Having trouble planning for the holidays and keeping your days on track? Download our School Link Holiday Z Card for activities you might enjoy, self-care ideas and someone to call if you get stuck. https://schoollink.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/pdf/HolidaySurvival.pdf
- NAIDOC week falls on the first week of school holidays 6th– 13th July Check out how your local community is celebrating here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events
- Check your local council page for details on all the winter activities!
- Apply for an active and creative kids voucher to help with activity costs: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-an-active-and-creative-kids-voucher
- SEE ATTACHMENT 1Are you a Young Carer? Join in all of the holiday fun with the Little Dreamers/ Carer Gateway Winter school holiday program. Events online, Liverpool and Campbelltown.
- Here’s Western Sydney Mum’s guide to these winter school holidays: Western Sydney Mums
- The Lebanese Muslin Association have some exciting activities lined up for 15-25 year olds living, working, or studying in the Canterbury Bankstown, Liverpool or Fairfield LGAs.To be eligible for registration you must be: a migrant and/or refugee visa holders and have been in Australia for less than 5 years.
- Business Basics & Beading workshop (on the weekend) https://events.humanitix.com/self-employment-workshop
- 2-day floristry workshop (during school holidays) https://events.humanitix.com/floral-design-2-day-workshop
- Hairdressing & Barbering workshop (need to be school leavers) https://events.humanitix.com/fade-like-a-barber-t3
- Free Interactive English Classes for Youth with Navitas: https://events.humanitix.com/learn-and-speak-english
EVENTS BY LGA:
Camden:
- @ Camden Council Here- Bookable book into council’s workshops, play sessions and fun events this winter!
- 30+ Things to do for under $20
- Check out the Mount Annan Botanic Garden: https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/teachers-and-schools/excursions/all-excursions/vacation-care
- Drop by Julia Reserve! https://www.juliareserveyouthprecinct.com.au/services/
- Catch BYU at Julia Reserve and have a look at what else they have going on for the holidays: https://www.yellowumbrella.org.au/community-wellbeing__trashed/whats-on-at-byu/
https://www.yellowumbrella.org.au/our-services/
- SEE ATTACHMENT 3 Are you a young carer? Being a young parent doesn’t mean putting your future on hold! Join Village Connect for a day of unlocking opportunities, smashing barriers, and exploring your future!
- Check out Camden Kidsfor more activities
- Check out Camden RSL’s Youth Club running Gymnastics and Boxing for low fees: https://www.camdenrslsubbranch.com.au/youth-club/
Campbelltown:
- SEE ATTACHMENT 3 Are you a young carer? Being a young parent doesn’t mean putting your future on hold! Join Village Connect for a day of unlocking opportunities, smashing barriers, and exploring your future!
- Check out School Holiday programs and events:
o Chill Fest – Campbelltown’s very own Winter Wonderland! This July school holidays, Koshigaya Park will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland as Chill Fest returns to warm your hearts. Chill Fest 2025 - Campbelltown City Council
o https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Whats-On
o 30+ Things to do for under $20
- Make sure to book in for all the fun activities PCYC are running https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/campbelltown/
- Check out what’s on for the holidays with Tharawal: https://tacams.com.au/children-and-family-services/family-programs/
- Pop down to Campbelltown Arts Centre:
https://c-a-c.com.au/winter-school-holiday-workshops/
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Services-and-Facilities/Campbelltown-Arts-Centre/Public-Programs
- Contact the Youth Team at Western Sydney MRC to find out what they’ve got on for the winter break: Phone: 02 8778 1200 / 8778 1202 Email: info@wsmrc.org.au
Liverpool:
- What’s on in Liverpool Council:
https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/community/your-community/school-holiday-program-2025
https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/whats-on
- Library Events - WHAT'S ON | Liverpool City Council - Library (nsw.gov.au)
- Activities at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre - https://www.casulapowerhouse.com/whats-on?result_56110_result_page=1
- Fancy a bit of Line Dancing? If you 6yo+ come join in on the fun hour long workshop (under $20) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-line-dancing-workshop-tickets-1375231146379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
- Contact the Youth Team at Western Sydney MRC to find out what they’ve got on for the winter break: Phone: 02 8778 1200 / 8778 1202 Email: info@wsmrc.org.au
- The Street University: Check out what’s on at https://streetuni.com.au/
- Make sure to book in for all the fun activities PCYC are running https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/liverpool/
- https://www.thejunctionworks.org/service/school-holiday-youth-programs/
Wingecarribee:
- What’s on in Wingecarribbe: https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/events-directory/
- See what’s going on at the library! https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/wingecarribeepubliclibraries
- Check out Reframe and what’s on @ https://www.communitylinks.org.au/reframe/
- 30+ Things to do for under $20,
- Make sure to book in for all the fun activities PCYC are running https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/southern-highlands/
- https://www.mycommunitydiary.com.au/New_South_Wales/Wingecarribee
- Keep an eye on: https://www.facebook.com/highlandsyc
Wollondilly:
- Check out https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/home/events/ for exciting events like:
- For parents looking for vacation care options, Council have you covered with their winter program: Winter Program » Wollondilly Shire Council
- Check out the School Holiday Bucket list https://www.visitwollondilly.com.au/plan/newsletter-and-blog/blog/school-holidays-bucket-list/
- Make sure to book in for all the fun activities PCYC are running https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/southern-highlands/
- https://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/ymca-picton-oshc/
NEARBY /OTHER OFFERINGS for the Holidays:
- NSW Office of Sport – FREE Holiday Break Camps : NSW Office of Sport For more information on School Holiday Programs https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sport-and-recreation-centres/school-holiday-programs
- Check out your local Headspace centre or Youth Centre for more ideas.
- Cumberland Council activities and care programs
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/whats-on?keyword=dol&date-type=
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/school-holiday-care
o SEE ATTACHMENT Get your tickets to Cumberland Council’s free screening of Happy Feet in celebration of Plastic-Free July! Open to all!
Bring the family along for a fun and meaningful morning.
Date: Saturday, 5 July 2025.
Time: 10am to 1pm. Movie screening commences at 10:30am.
Location: The Granville Centre, 1 Memorial Drive, Granville.
Register: Plastic Free July 2025 | Cumberland City Council
o Sign up for The Youth Employment & Skills Expo - For young people aged 15–25 who are exploring their future career paths. Parents, teachers, and youth workers are also encouraged to come along and support the young people in their lives.
On the day, there’ll be opportunities to gain hands-on experience, meet and connect with employers, and learn about training and job pathways.
Event details:8th July from 10-12pm at The Granville Centre.
For more information or to register for a workshop, visit: Youth Jobs and Skills EXPO | Cumberland City Council
(Nail art, make up ,cake decorating and bootcamp workshops available)
o FREE Youth BASKETBALL Program
FREE Youth Basketball Program (12-25) Tickets, Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
o FREE JMC ACADEMY Acting Workshop’s
12-15y/o
FREE JMC Academy Acting Workshop (12-15) Tickets, Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
16-25y/o
FREE JMC Academy Acting Workshop (16-25) Tickets, Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
o FREE YATIMBA Afro Step Program FREE Yatimba Afro Step Program (12-25) Tickets, Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
o FREE SKATE NOW Program FREE Skate Now Program (12-17) Tickets, Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
o FREE SYDNEY COMEDY SCHOOL Workshop’s
12-15y/o
FREE Sydney Comedy School Program (12-15) Tickets, Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite
16-25y/o
FREE Sydney Comedy School Program (16-25) Tickets, Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite
o FREE STARS WITHIN All Abilities Dance Program FREE All Abilities Youth Dance Program (12-25) Tickets, Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
o FREE TENNIS Program FREE Youth Tennis Program (12-25) Tickets, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
- Auburn Youth Centre has so many exciting school holiday events coming up. Check them out at https://www.ayc.org.au/events/winnter-school-holiday-pogram/
- Check out what’s going on in the Sutherland Shire: https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/play-and-explore/council-events/school-holiday-activities
- Check out what’s going on in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region:
o https://whatsoninwollongong.com.au/whats-on-school-holidays-activities-2/
o https://parents-guide.com.au/directory-category/school-holidays/
- Check out what’s going on in Goulburn: https://www.goulburnaustralia.com.au/event/gmc-youth-services-school-holiday-program-october-2023/
- Fancy some pizza making? Joey’s is running a kids program for under $20 (Baulkham Hills) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pizza-making-workshop-for-kids-tickets-1418005074349?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
- How about Sushi? Umaya is running 30min workshops specially for kids for under $10 (Kirrawee) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-sushi-workshop-tickets-1414643228979?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
There are also many services who will continue to be available in this time. These include:
- Safe Haven – Friday-Mondays 12-7.30 (INCLUDING public holidays) Sites at Liverpool and Campbelltown. Face to Face peer support, and a safe place for those with chronic suicidal thoughts - https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/SafeHaven SPOT will also remain available.
- Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 or online video chat option- Suicide Call Back Service provides free immediate professional telephone and online counselling support for anyone affected by suicide. e.g. feeling suicidal, worried about someone else, or bereaved by suicide.
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline – For ages 5 – 25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 or Webchat at https://kidshelpline.com.au/
- NSW Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511
- Emergency Services remain available, via 000 or your local Emergency Department
- For those engaged with CAMHS, services will continue throughout the holiday period, excluding public holidays.
- 1800 RESPECT (Call 1800 737 732)
We hope you all have a restful, safe, and enjoyable holiday. See you all in Term 3!