Our school holiday programs include exciting excursions, workshops, activities and games.
Our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services provide children with recreation-based activities that emphasise social interaction and a sense of fun in a safe and secure environment.
Our Early Learning Centres offer a safe, secure and stimulating environment for your child.
WCS facilitates several playgroups sessions out in the community.
We use Kangarootime and My Family Lounge to manage enrolments and bookings across our education and care services. The platform you use depends on your location, please check the enrolment page.
We are seeking expressions of interest from current and recent service users of WCS Early Learning Centres and OSHC to join the Children's Services user engagement reference group.
Answers to frequently asked questions about enrolments, bookings, the Child Care Subsidy and payments.
YET is a youth engagement and outreach service for South Canberra, Woden and Weston Creek regions of the ACT run in partnership with Woden Community Service and Anglicare ACT.
Raw Potential is a youth outreach program for young people 12-25 years of age, experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
A free, nurse-led health and wellbeing service that provides support to young people aged 12-25 run from our Woden Youth Centre.
Family Case Management team provides support to families who are experiencing challenges and need some additional assistance.
We provide high-quality, chef-developed catering services across Canberra and the surrounding areas, offering delicious and professionally crafted menus to suit every occasion.
We operate 26 School Canteens (and counting!) across Canberra
Programs designed to address mental health challenges early, preventing escalation. Including Hoarding and Advocacy Support, T25 Clinic, and New Path Program.
Services to support individuals facing housing challenges or navigating complex systems. Including TAP, Hoarding and Advocacy Support and Care Finder.
The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPSP) supports individuals experiencing mental health challenges to manage the symptoms of mental ill-health and improve their wellbeing.
For individuals transitioning from acute mental health crises who still need intensive support. Including Step Up Step Down Program, TRec, and The Way Back.
Our home support services assist you to remain living at home & in your community; working with you to meet your changing needs and maintain your independence.
Our friendly & reliable transport team take you to medical appointments, shopping and social events; offering a door to door service for a small contribution.
We have a wide range of social groups to choose from including lunch groups, walking groups and outings to local and interstate venues.
We provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people in the care finder target population (senior Australians who need intensive support).
OneLink can connect you to a wide range of support services including services for families and young people, and services for people who are homeless.
TAP offers comprehensive, tailored support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes.
The Hoarding and Advocacy Support Service provides support to people experiencing the impact of hoarding behaviours and insanitary property conditions.
The Little Pantry is a place where you can go in times of need. You can visit us and choose a small number of non-perishable foods and personal items.
Our Community Development Program fosters community connection, participation and inclusion.
Join or just participate in fun and social activities.
Woden Community Service’s partnership with Westfield Woden has created a central, versatile and inclusive space that fosters community connection, collaboration and the delivery of essential services.
The ACE Skills for Life is a free program which provides participants with foundational language, literacy and numeracy skills training in a supported learning environment.
Self-care for Carers
Supporting someone who is experiencing mental health challenges can be both rewarding and challenging. You may feel a range of emotions including fear, shame, frustration, fulfilment, love and sadness. Given the important role that you play in supporting your loved one, it is important to prioritise your own mental health and wellbeing.
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