End Of Year Shutdown CYFSP Services
Many local community organisations make up the ACT Child, Youth Family Services Program (known as CYFSP). You can view a full list here.
See below end of year shutdown dates for many of these services and what summer school holidays are on offer.
Mura Lanyon Youth & Community Centre (YWCA)
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Services |
Mura Lanyon Youth & Community Centre connects community to services. The Centre offers counselling for families (Warm Connections), youth support and engagement, school holiday programs and a free Food Pantry for Tuggeranong families. You can view the summer school holiday programs via the link provided.
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Woden Community Service
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Services |
Family Case Management, Youth Engagement, Network Coordination, Raw Potential. Type of support available: Family Case Management, Youth Support, School Holiday Program and Drop-In. You can view the school holiday program via the link provided.
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Menslink
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling |
Counselling services.
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Barnardos
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Intervention Services, Case Management and Youth Mentoring, Network Coordination |
Barnardo's offers Intensive family case management, Family Case Management, Child / Youth Mentoring.
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Companion House
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Support |
Medical, Counselling, Case Work, Community Development and Training. During the Xmas shutdown period phone messages will be checked by on-call staff.
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Relationships Australia
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program |
Counselling, mediation, DFV support, youth services, family support, behavioral change programs, gambling harm support, senior relationship services, Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Support, coronial and specialist grief counselling.
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UnitingCare Kippax
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Campaign |
Christmas Campaign Bookings for hampers open Monday 3 November 2025 – call 6254 1733 to book Christmas Hamper Collections - Monday 8 December 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025 Blue Christmas Service - Wednesday 10 December from 8pm (for people experiencing grief etc) Christmas Eve story and carols – Wednesday 24 December 5pm Christmas Day Thursday 25 December 9:30am Church Service Thursday 25 December 12noon Christmas Luncheon Holiday Happening (craft and fun activities for primary aged children) Thursday 22 January between 10am-2pm Thursday 22 January between 10am-2pm Friday Frenzy (Friday evening children’s activities) Finishes - Term 4 Friday 12 December 2025 Re-opens - Term 1 Friday 6 February 2026 EMFA – food relief - *No drop-ins during December/January appointments only. EMFA appointments close at 12pm Tuesday 23 December 2025 EMFA appointments re-open at 9:30am Friday 2 January 2026
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Northside Community Service
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Engagement |
Youth Case Management, Youth Engagement Programs (THRIVE, LifeSkills & Education, Bimberi), Gunners Place Drop-In and School Holiday Programs via the link below.
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ACT Playgroups
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroups |
ACT Playgroups supports families with children under 5 together to build social connections and learn through play. Programs include Paint and Play drop in style Playgroups, PlayConnect+, a supported playgroup for children aged 0–8 with developmental concerns or disabilities, plus many other playgroups which can be found on our website. Upcoming school holiday programs and events will be advertised on ACT Playgroups website and Facebook page.
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