<strong>1st Portland Scout Group</strong><br>16 Cullen Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0401 522 058<br>Email: <a href="mailto:mandy@wigginsclan.net">mandy@wigginsclan.net</a><br>Contact: Leader in Charge, Mandy Wiggins<br>Meetings: Joeys Mondays 5pm-6pm;, Cubs Mondays 5pm-6.30pm; Scouts and Venturers Monday 6.45pm-8.45pm<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/1stPortlandScouts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find us on Facebook</a><br>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.<br>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.<br>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.<br>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.<BR><BR><strong>Anglican Church Youth Groups (St. Paul's)</strong><br>2 Roy Street<br>Tel: 6351 3070<br>Meetings: ONE: 7.30pm-9.00 pm Friday evening meeting at various places call for details (School years 6 - 12<strong>).</strong><span style="font-size: revert;">Combined youth Group with the Baptist Church for all. </span>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 &amp; Thursdays for more details.<BR><BR><strong>Anglican Church Youth and Children's Programs</strong><br>Lithgow - Contact: John Young 0418 610 655<br>Glow - kids club years k-6<br>Friday nights during school term 5-6pm<br>Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St<br>‘One' - Youth Group years 6-12 (or equivalent age)<br>Friday nights during school term 7-9pm<br>Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St<br>KFJs - (Sunday school for 3yrs old - yr2)<br>Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)<br>Lithgow Anglican Church<br>Tic Tacs - Sunday school for yr 2- yr6<br>Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)<br>Lithgow Anglican Church<br>Portland - Contact: John Young 0418 610 655<br>Kid's Church - Sunday school for all age children<br>Sunday Afternoon 3pm (Starts in church)<br>Portland Anglican Church<BR><BR><strong>GINDAAY Youth Drop-in Centre</strong><br>9 Wolgan St, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 4104<br>Contact Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer<br>Open 3pm-4.30pm Monday &amp; 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.<BR><BR><strong>Girl Guides</strong><br>Lithgow Guide Hall, 19 Young St, Lithgow 2790<br>Junior Guides (Age 7 to 10yrs ) Monday (during school terms) 4.15pm to 6.15pm<br>Guides / Senior Guides (Age 10yrs to 18yrs) Tuesday (during school terms) 5.15pm to 7.15pm<br>Contact: Jacqueline Mitchell - District Manager<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au">lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>Mob: 0432 385 414<br>Contact: Joanne Martin - Assistant District Manager<br>Mob: 0427 791 236<br>Contact: Cheryl Rutherford - Junior Guide Unit Leader<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowjg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au">lithgowjg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>Mob: 0415 951 380<br>Krystelle Fitzpatrick - Guide/Senior Guide Unit Leader<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au">lithgowg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>Mob: 0478 846 711<br>Lithgow Girl Guides Support Group<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au">lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>State Contact: <a href="mailto:guides@girlguides-nswact.org.au">guides@girlguides-nswact.org.au</a><br>Tel: 1300 447 548<br>Web: <a href="https://www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au/">www.girlguides-nswact.org.au</a><br>Emergency Contact for any issues concerning the property: Lithgow City Council on 6354 9999<BR><BR><strong>Guides - Portland</strong><br>Portland School of Art, corner of Wolgan and Villiers Streets, Portland<br>Email: <a href="mailto:portlandgirlguidesnsw@gmail.com">portlandgirlguidesnsw@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: Tuesday afternoons during school terms.<br>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+.<br>Contact: District through our Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PortlandGirlGuidesNSW/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Portland Girl Guides NSW</a><BR><BR><strong>headspace Lithgow</strong><br>23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 7600<br>Email: <a href="mailto:hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au">hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href="https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/</a><br>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.<BR><BR><strong>Hoskins Youth Group</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre<br>43 Bridge St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Mobile: 0488 200 818<br>Operating Hours: 4- 6pm Thursdays<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.<br>Hoskins Youth group is for children in School Years 7-12. School terms only.<BR><BR><strong>Legal Aid NSW Youth HotLine</strong><strong> (under 18s) </strong><br>Web: <a href="https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Tel: 1800 10 18 10<br>Hours: the Hotline provides legal advice &amp; 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.<BR><BR><strong>One Youth Group</strong><br>Combined Lithgow Baptist and Anglican Church Youth Group<br>Railway Parade and Roy Street, Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 3070<br>Meets Friday Nights during school terms 7-9pm<br>At Lithgow Anglican Hall Roy st.<br>For anyone in yr 6-12<br>Website: <a href="https://lpachurch.org.au/">www.lpachurch.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Young Adults - Wine, Cheese &amp; Discussion Group with Hoskins</strong><br>Venue TBC<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Mobile: 0488 200 818<br>Operating Hours: 7-8:30pm Sunday fortnightly<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.<br><br>Informal discussion for young adults over a glass of wine &amp; cheese<BR><BR><strong>Youth Group</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre, 43 Bridge Street<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>School Terms Thursdays 4pm - 6pm<br>Email: <a href="mailto:lithgowuc@westnet.com.au">lithgowuc@westnet.com.au</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 10am - 1pm Monday to Friday<br>Youth Group is for high schoolers, year 7-12.<BR><BR><strong>Youth Worx</strong><br>28C Main St<br>Tel: 1800 664 996 or 6352 2132<br>Email: <a href="mailto:youthworx@lcpinc.org">youthworx@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href="http://www.lcpinc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.<br>Find us on Facebook