Service providers and programs
Catholic care youth programs
As the social services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba,
CatholicCare provides a range of services to promote individual, family and community wellbeing.
Choice & change
Emotional intelligence drumming program and use of kitchen to cook meals with vulnerable youth
- 1 afternoon per week
Referral pathway
Youth Justice, by other organisations or self-referral
Whaddup Cultural Workshops
Educating young people about culture, language, dance and songlines central to a young person's identity, sense of belonging and lifelong learning
- 1 afternoon per week—Thursdays
Referral pathway
Child Safety, or by self-referral
Uniting Care programs
UnitingCare engages with people from all walks of life across all ages — older people, those living with a disability, people requiring health care in hospital or at home, children, families and communities, and people facing adversity.
Rhythm 2 recovery
Therapeutic drumming group work with vulnerable youth and parents
- 1 afternoon per week—Term 4 2023
Referral pathway
Family and Child Connect, Child Safety, or by self-referral
Parenting programs
Intensive Family Support to support young people to stay safe and connected in home
- For parents of age groups 0–18 years and 12–18 years
- 4-week programs, Oct–Nov 2023
Referral pathway
Family and Child Connect, Child Safety, or by self-referral
Link and Launch
The Department of Education's
Link and Launch program helps young people navigate their post-school options and choose a pathway that will equip them to make a successful transition to education, training or employment.
Link and Launch assists young people to navigate a range of post-school study, training and work options in line with their individual goals, aspirations, skills and strengths and support them to make independent choices that will equip them to make a successful transition.
A service for Year 12 completers right across the community, irrespective of the school at which they completed their studies.
Link and Launch officer for Toowoomba is Robbie Bradford. Robbie is available each Tuesday at the Centre or by appointment. Please contact the Centre for more information or to connect with Robbie.