Our mission is to provide opportunities and support to meet the individual and holistic needs of people with challenged abilities.

Our vision is to always deliver responsive, innovative and quality services as required by service users.

ATSS provides training, support and advocacy, enabling them to live as independently as possible within the community; in the least restrictive environment.

Service users live in a variety of settings suited to their individual skills and needs; these include LFE's own units or in the person's own house or unit within the community.

Adding to our new Centre in Young we have centre’s in Cowra, Cootamundra and Harden. We provide Respite Care, Early Intervention and Mental Health Service’s to surrounding towns.

Our businesses include the Commercial Laundry, Drink Machines, Workcrews, Raincroft Incubators, Cowra Breakout, Meryl’s on Main Op Shop and Technability.

The Young Historical Society Inc operates the Lambing Flat Folk Museum which is housed in part of the historic 1883 former public school building.

One of the many items on display is the "Roll-Up-Flag" a banner carried by the rioting European miners during this period of unrest in 1861. This flag forms part of the gold rush and mining history display.

The museum also houses textile, war, historic photographic collection,dentistry and hairdressing memoribilia a full size buggy and even a three legged chook.

The friendly volunteer staff members welcome visitors to the museum.

School groups - coach groups are welcome, please contact the staff for further information.

Only a short walk from the CBD and nearby parks & gardens with picnic facilities.

President - David Tame - 0428 929 348

Secretary - Helen Sell - 02 6382 4139

Treasurer - Dennis Foster 02 6382 7570

New Life Community Church is a young church, barely in their teens.
They are people of diverse back-grounds, ages, interests and talents.
Depending on your back-ground, you may find us conservative or contemporary.
Services regularily include: contemporary worship, bread breaking, preaching of the Word, prayer ministry and multimedia.

The Church is committed to the fundamental confessions of the Christian faith (the final authority of Scripture, the apostles and Nicene Creeds).
In addition, our vision and values express the truths restored to the church through the Reformation and the renewal movements of the Holy Spirit during the twentieth century.

Church life at NLCC includes:
Prayer - before church on Sundays; 48 hours and 24/7 prayer

Youth Group - Fridays 7.30pm

Bible study groups (various)

Teaching video presentations

Retreats - Men, Women, Youth and Marriage

Fellowship - after church, camping and in homes

Involvement in community activities, i.e. National Cherry Festival, PCYC, Carols by Candlelight.

P.O Box 258, Young NSW 2594

Rotary builds international understanding through scholarships, exchange programs, and humanitarian grants. Throughout the world, Rotary clubs participate in a broad range of educational, cultural and humanitarian activities designed to improve the lives of others.

Belonging to a Rotary club provides members with an opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution not only to their own communities, but also to those around the world.

The Rotary Club of Young!
With over 70 years of service to Young and the surrounding district, our members are committed to supporting the local community and youth development through regular and major fundraising events.

Local activities - The Club supports:
* the Young Show, the Cherry Festival, the CleanUp Australia campaign, Senior?s Week, Lambing Flat Festival and Australia Day celebrations.

Youth Programs -
If you are interested in any of the following Rotary sponsored youth programs, check out the websites provided or contact your local Rotary Club.
Rotary Youth Program for Enrichment (RYPEN) - the aim of RYPEN is to provide an enriching experience for Year 9 students. The weekend camp is a balance of social interaction, adventures and speakers to assist in developing life skills.

Rotary International Youth Exchange Program - provides an opportunity to study and be hosted overseas for a year.

Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) is a one day event held at a non school site which coordinates the efforts of local road safety experts, and is targeted at Year 10 students. www.ryda.org.au

Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) - - teams of secondary students represent the UN in nations debates

Science & Engineering Challenge www.newcastle.edu/faculty/engineering/events/challenge/

Science Experience - is a fun three day s of activities for Year 9 & 10. www.scienceexpererience.com.au/

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) - a two week science odssey in Canberra in Jan prior to Year 12. www.nysf.edu.au/

Honey Engineering Summer School (HESS) - is run by the Institute of Engineers and provides students with a week long practical experience at universities and engineering sites in Sydney. www.engineersaustralia.org.au/divisions/sydney-division/schools-programs/

Rotary Youth leadership Awards- RYLA is about leafership, learning and laughter. It is a kick start for young people aged 18-28 who have demonstrated leadership, intelligence and compassion within their local community.

The Rotary Club of Young
Our members are made up of a group of men and women who:
Come from a range of business, professional and local backgrounds, and
work together to help the local and wider global community in many different w

South West Slopes Credit Union (SWSCU) is your member owned, mutual financial institution servicing the banking needs of consumers in the communities of Young, Cootamundra, Temora and West Wyalong with agency arrangements at Boorowa and Harden.

Mass Times
St Mary's Parish Church - Young
Tues - 5.45pm
Wed - 10.00am St Mary's Primary School (except School Holidays)
Thurs - 8.30am
Fri - 8.30am
Sat - 6.00pm
Sun - 9.30am
Please note: A Funeral Mass will normally replace a Weekday Mass

Mt St Joseph's Chapel
11.00am - Daily

Reconciliation - St Mary's Parish Church
Saturday 11.00am - 12.00 noon
Satuday 5.00pm - 5.30pm

Parish Institutions:
St Mary's Primary School Ph: 02 6382 5844
Hennessy Catholic College Ph: 02 6382 1486

For Information on Baptisms, Weddings or Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament please contact St.Mary's.

VERTO at a glance:
*VERTO has 26 offices across New South Wales.
*More than 10,400 people have enrolled in training through VERTO in the last year.
* More than 6,000 apprentices have been signed up by VERTO in the last year
* VERTO supports more than 330 people with disability into work and study each year
* VERTO is assisting 5000 jobseekers to find sustainable work opportunities
* VERTO’s has supported more than 1600 indigenous clients through its specialist Aboriginal employment support services in the last year.

The research centre is situated in the Margaret Newcombe Room of the Community Arts Centre, Campbell Street 9under the Bell Tower).

Young & District Family History Group can assist you when researching your ancestors who spent time in the South-West Slopes area of New South Wales.

The Society's experienced Research Officer is available to undertake research on your behalf for an initial fee of $25.00.

Shipping and passenger lists Family and local histories
General reference books, gazettes and biographical indexes
CDs, microfiche, microfilm, photographs
newsletters, journals, newspapers and maps.
Indexes and databases, both printed and electronic.

Membership Fees: $25.00 Single per year- $35.00 Family per year, an initial joining and rejoining fee of $2.00.

To avoid duplication of research already done, please provide as much information as you can with your request, including details of the resources that you have already consulted. Please include a stamped self addressed business size envelope OR your email address and cheque or money order payable to the Young & District Family History Group Inc., PO Box 586, YOUNG NSW 2594.

Opening Hrs:

Saturday 9m - 1pm

Wednesday 10am-2.30pm & 7pm - 9pm

Monthly meetings are held in the research centre on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. A light supper is served, please bring a plate Disclaimer – Y&DFHG Inc. endeavours to ensure the accuracy of its research and no responsibility will be accepted for incorrect information that is inadvertently supplied.

Publications for Sale
Burials in Young Shire and Surrounding Areas $20.00 plus $6.50pp (NSW)
Burials in Currawong, Stockinbingal, Wallendbeen & Wombat Cemeteries
$15.00 plus $6.50 pp (NSW).
Burials in Bimbi Cemetery (new updated publication) $15.00 plus $3.50 pp (NSW).
News from Marengo 1929-1939 $20.00 plus $10.00 pp (NSW).

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing transport of fresh produce.

Young Regional School of Music provides individual shared and group lessons for students of all ages who wish to learn singing or play an instrument.

A wide range of instruments are available to learn including brass, woodwind, string, drums, percussion, piano and keyboard. All styles from classical to jazz and pop are catered for. In addition we give lessons in speech and drama.

Many students also join one or more of our ensemble groups and enjoy learning to play together. We have smaller ensembles for flute, guitar, brass, and cello, and larger ensembles such as the Youth Band, jazz ensemble and three choirs- junior, intermediate and senior (adults).

Students can build performance experiences with concert opportunities and sit exams to receive formal credentials.

Two public concert series each year with professional artists provide an outlet for general members of the public to enjoy and expand their love of music.

YRSM also has music programs in local schools, music therapy, and creative music sessions for 2-5 year olds. We reach out to 800 students weekly.