Our school holiday programs include exciting excursions, workshops, activities and games.
Our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services provide children with recreation-based activities that emphasise social interaction and a sense of fun in a safe and secure environment.
Our Early Learning Centres offer a safe, secure and stimulating environment for your child.
WCS facilitates several playgroups sessions out in the community.
We use My Family Lounge, an online booking management system, for enrolments and bookings across all our education and care services.
We are seeking expressions of interest from current and recent service users of WCS Early Learning Centres and OSHC to join the Children's Services user engagement reference group.
Answers to frequently asked questions about enrolments, bookings, the Child Care Subsidy and payments.
Our fun and engaging speech therapy services are now available for children 2 to 12 years who need help with speaking, listening and communication.
YET is a youth engagement and outreach service for South Canberra, Woden and Weston Creek regions of the ACT run in partnership with Woden Community Service and Anglicare ACT.
Raw Potential is a youth outreach program for young people 12-25 years of age, experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
Find out about activities and groups.
Family Case Management team provides support to families who are experiencing challenges and need some additional assistance.
We provide high-quality, chef-developed catering services across Canberra and the surrounding areas, offering delicious and professionally crafted menus to suit every occasion.
We operate 22 School Canteens (and counting!) across Canberra
Our fun and engaging speech therapy services are now available for children 2 to 12 years who need help with speaking, listening and communication.
Programs designed to address mental health challenges early, preventing escalation. Including Hoarding and Advocacy Support, T25 Clinic, and New Path Program.
Services to support individuals facing housing challenges or navigating complex systems. Including TAP, Hoarding and Advocacy Support and Care Finder.
Group support is available as a step-down from more intensive support, to compliment professional support, or as a light touch support to promote wellbeing.
For individuals transitioning from acute mental health crises who still need intensive support. Including Step Up Step Down Program, TRec, and The Way Back.
Our home support services assist you to remain living at home & in your community; working with you to meet your changing needs and maintain your independence.
Our friendly & reliable transport team take you to medical appointments, shopping and social events; offering a door to door service for a small contribution.
We have a wide range of social groups to choose from including lunch groups, walking groups and outings to local and interstate venues.
We provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people in the care finder target population (senior Australians who need intensive support).
OneLink can connect you to a wide range of support services including services for families and young people, and services for people who are homeless.
TAP offers comprehensive, tailored support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes.
The Hoarding and Advocacy Support Service provides support to people experiencing the impact of hoarding behaviours and insanitary property conditions.
The Little Pantry is a place where you can go in times of need. You can visit us and choose a small number of non-perishable foods and personal items.
Our Community Development Program fosters community connection, participation and inclusion.
Join or just participate in fun and social activities.
Woden Community Service’s partnership with Westfield Woden has created a central, versatile and inclusive space that fosters community connection, collaboration and the delivery of essential services.
The ACE Skills for Life is a free program which provides participants with foundational language, literacy and numeracy skills training in a supported learning environment.
The Tenancy Assistance Program (TAP) is here to help individuals and families at risk of losing their homes due to financial hardship, mental health challenges, domestic violence, or other complex issues.
TAP provides tailored, wrap-around support stabilising tenancies and mortgages, focusing on early intervention and prevention. We aim to address the root causes of housing instability before they escalate, offering services that promote long-term housing security and resilience. This includes support for individuals in private rentals, public housing, and those seeking to establish tenancies.
Our dedicated TAP workers provide comprehensive support to clients, including:
“Thank you a million times thank you from the bottom of all our hearts…you make miracles happen to our family this Christmas.” – TAP client & recipient of the Safer Families Grant.
“I received wonderful support from my case worker. She helped me in so many ways. She was very personable and really listened to me. She gave me strength to feel positive and hope that my new life with me daughter’s will get better. I felt safe and respected while taking with her…I still think of [her] often and I will never forget how much my life changed with her knowledge and support.”
When a client was referred to the TAP, she was just a week away from her ACAT hearing. With TAP’s support, she navigated the hearing process successfully. To improve her financial stability, TAP assisted her in applying for JobSeeker to supplement her income, which was only around $600 per week after tax.
Understanding the importance of clearing rental arrears, TAP connected her with Care to complete her back taxes, allowing her to pay off outstanding rent and maintain a positive rental history. She was also referred to Toora and secured a place in one of their share homes, providing her with a stable living environment.
Determined to find her own private rental, she was initially approved for the Canberra Accommodation Centre but faced challenges with upfront costs. Now, with additional financial support, a new application is being submitted, bringing her closer to achieving her long-term housing goals.
TAP continues to provide guidance, ensuring she has the resources and support needed for a secure and independent future.
Drop by the TAP Walk-in Service for a friendly chat with our team! We’re here to support all community members with tenancy advice, available services, and workshops to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Simply walk in and explore all of our support services available to you. You can sign up below to let our team know your needs in advance.
Date & Time: Every Thursday from 1pm – 4pm
Location: Woden Community Hub, Westfield Woden
Click here to see upcoming TAP Walk-in Sessions.
TAP is dedicated to serving culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and supporting clients facing housing stability barriers. TAP creates a secure network to keep families safe and housed by focusing on holistic and culturally responsive support.
You can contact our team through OneLink, where an assessing officer will discuss your situation and what assistance you need. They can provide information and connect you to support services, including TAP.
Call: 1800 176 468
Email: info@onelink.org.au
or visit www.onelink.org.au.
TAP is funded under the Community Services Directorate.
We partner with Care Consumer Law, Care Financial Counselling, Care Financial Capability and Vinnies Home Energy Tune-Up.
If your organisation is interested in partnering with us to support the Tenancy Assistance Program, please reach out to us at TAPNetworking@wcs.org.au.
WCS Service Commitments |
Our approach to service delivery WCS’s purpose is to build connected communities and enrich people’s lives. We are guided by our values of inclusion, compassion, hope, social justice, integrity and responsiveness. For more information about our approach to service delivery, see Our Commitment to Service. |
Our volunteers play a vital role in making our community vibrant and connected! They are involved in diverse programs and work alongside our staff to support local people.
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