The Upper Hunter Community and Youth Development Project provides support to youth services and providers in the communities of Singleton, Muswellbrook, Merriwa, Scone, Denman, Aberdeen and Murrurundi.
The YDO (Youth Development Officer) holds Bi – monthly Upper Hunter Youth Network Meetings which gives youth workers and professionals a forum to discuss youth related issues and equip them with the skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with young people.
What else does this program offer?- We work with individuals, families and other service providers in our communities. Within this we offer Case Management for youth between the ages of 12-17 years, advice/guidance or information to individuals or families in need of referrals to service providers, youth sector worker training, school based training in Secondary Schools and intensive support to build the knowledge and skills of people who are high or complex needs. In addition the YDO plays and important role in identifying and understanding the needs of our young people and promoting positive perceptions.
The YDO also organises events/festivals throughout the year for the youth or youth and their families. Furthermore, the YDO provides assistance and encouragement to organisations running youth events and will advertise such events on the radio, Facebook and ion the newspapers.
Co-ordinator: Carlie Brown
Email:
Muswellbrook High School Support for Schools
Provides case management and facilitates programs to improve educational outcomes of MHS students and primary students from the MHS feeder schools, Denman Public, Sandy Hollow Public, Muswellbrook Public and Muswellbrook South Public.
Youth Worker: Elley Hunt
Email:
Youth Development Project Directory
Health
| Youth Beyondblue website | Youth support for Mental Health |
| Hunter New England Health | Pre-natal education, young parent support, sexual assault worker, speech pathologist |
| Counselling Services | A variety of counselling services available across the Upper Hunter area |
Support Services
| Upper Hunter Youth Development Officer | Ensures all young people have appropriate access to services and advocacy. |
| Upper Hunter Homeless Support | Phone: 02 6542-5051, Assists with short-term and permanent accommodation |
| Upper Hunter Family Support Service | Support to parents who have children aged 0-12 years. |
| Aboriginal Family Worker | Support to Aboriginal parents who have children aged 0-8 years. |
| PCYC | Fitness, sporting, educational & cultural activities |
| Upper Hunter Youth Services Muswellbrook | Activity Centre for 10-18 yrs and their families Activities, Counselling and Support |
| Singleton Youth Venue | Provides social and recreational opportunities for youth and their families |
| Upper Hunter Youth Services Scone, Merriwa and Murrurundi | Linking young people socially to connect with support services |
| Upper Hunter Shire Youth Council | Students from Upper Hunter schools who meet to discuss issues relevant to young people and who also put on events |
| Samaritans | Disability, youth, family, mental health & community services |
| Muswellbrook Library | Borrowing, computer and internet access, free wifi, family history research facilities |
| Challenge Community Services | Provide support and services to community members with a disability |
| Intellectual Disability Rights Service | Specialist legal advocacy service for people with an intellectual disability. |
| Endeavour Group | Endeavour Group provides disability support and service |
| Disability Advocacy | Provides advocacy for those people with disabilities |
| Ability Links | Assisting people with a disability |
| Hunter Community Legal Centre | Free legal advice to people |
| OCHRE,Opportunity Hub.Upper Hunter | Provides Aboriginal young people with the confidence and knowledge to follow a supported pathway between secondary school and further education and/or employment |
| Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation | Linking Aboriginal people to health services, training and education opportunities and art and cultural programs |
| Wanaruah Aboriginal Land Council | Protects the interests and further the aspirations of the broader Aboriginal community |
| Home In Place | Home In Place primarily aims to alleviate the hardship of housing stress for low-to moderate-income-earning households |
| Police, Youth and DV Liaison Officer |
Youth and DV liaison officer |
Employment and Training
| Aberdeen St Josephs High School | |
| Merriwa Central School | |
| Muswellbrook High School | |
| Scone Grammar School | |
| Scone High School | |
| Singleton High School | |
| St Catherines High School Singleton | |
| Australian Christian College, Singleton | |
| TAFE | Australia’s largest regional vocational education and training provider |
| Youth Connections Worker, Joblink Plus | Provides employment and welfare services, support and training |
| MAX Employment | Provides government funded programs including job services Australia |
| Youth Express | Linking young people with access to quality training and education opportunities |
Hotlines
| Alcohol and Drug Information | 1800 422 499 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | 1800 810 784 |
| Homeless Persons Info centre | 1800 234 566 |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 |
| Legal Aid Youth Hotline | 1800 10 18 10 |
| Lifeline | 131114 |
| Pregnancy Helpline | 1300 139 313 |
| Q Life | 1800 184 527 |
| Rape Crisis Centre | 1800 424 017 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 |
| Sexual Health Info line | 1800 451 624 |
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc. (UHCS) is a community based incorporated organisation primarily located in Muswellbrook to service to Upper Hunter region of NSW. UHCS was formed by the amalgamation of Upper Hunter Community Management Inc., Upper Hunter Community Training Inc. and Upper Hunter Family Support Service.