Holroyd City Council

Holroyd and Parramatta Youth Network (HAPYN)

The Holroyd and Parramatta Youth Network Inc is an alliance of youth and community services that are committed to working with young people aged 12 to 25 years who live, work or study in, or frequent, the Holroyd and Parramatta local government areas.

HAPYN advocates on behalf of young people and works towards identifying and meeting some of the needs of young people. The network is committed to supporting youth service providers and the community in their efforts to provide equitable and quality services to young people in order to raise their status and lifestyle options.

The following is a list of some organisations servicing the Holroyd local government area that are part of HAPYN, including a brief description of services that are provided for young people.

Guildford Youth Services
Drop-in, school holiday activities, homework tutoring, information, support and referral.
Phone: 9681 3316

Wentworthville Youth Services
Drop-in, school holiday activities, information, support and referral, assistance with job seeking and resumes, projects with schools, arts and music projects, outreach and general assistance.
Phone: 9636 4969

Holroyd Youth Services (Merrylands)
Drop-in, school holiday activities, information, support and referral, projects with schools, arts and music projects, assistance with accommodation, and access to shower and laundry facilities.
Phone: 9637 1535

High Street Youth Health Service (Harris Park)
Drop-in activities, counselling, medical services (nurse, doctor), legal services, projects with schools, numeracy & literacy classes, education options courses, mental health services, and access to shower and laundry facilities.
Phone: 9687 2544

Granville Multicultural Community Centre
Drop-in, school holiday activities, adolescent support worker, arts and music projects and a financial adviser.
Phone: 9637 7600

Holroyd Parramatta Migrant Services (Toongabbie)
Working with young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, information, support and referral.
Phone: 9631 1777

Pendo to Parra Youth Support (Pendle Hill)
Outreach services, information, support and referral, drop in activities, access to shower and laundry facilities, assistance with job seeking and resumes.
Phone: 9636 7400

Parramatta Holroyd Family Support (Pendle Hill)
Service designed to encourage and support parents aged under 25 years who have children aged less than 12 years. Interest groups, information, support and referral.
Phone: 9896 4329

Mission Employment - JPET (Granville)
For young people 15 to 19 years of age that are homeless or at risk of being homeless and refugees. Employment services, training, counselling, information, support and referral.
Phone: 9637 6582

HMF Youth Groups (Greystanes)
Youth ministry, information, counselling and recreational activities.
Phone: 9896 2514

Youth Off the Streets (Merrylands)
Provides programs and information on youth homelessness.
Phone: 8220 2489