Located in a quiet street with easy access to shops, cafes, parks, and beautiful beaches, High Street Centre is Greenacres’ most Northern Community Life and Leisure (CLL) centre in the Illawarra. This vibrant hub is established for participants with high to moderate support needs, offering personal care, wheelchair transportation, mealtime assistance, and behaviour support. The majority of our youthful participants, aged in their twenties and thirties, are eager for new experiences and enjoy socialising both in the community and within the centre. Our experienced and dedicated team runs a person-centred program, organising activities in line with their participants’ goals and interests. Staff and participants at High Street firmly believe in giving back to others and often engage in volunteering activities.

There is no better location for a Greenacres centre than Greenacre Road in Wollongong – the street where it all began for us back in 1953 and the reason we are called Greenacres! While the buildings do not date back to our origins, the ethos of the two Greenacre Road centres remains the same as that first little school – to enrich the lives of the people we support by providing experiences and opportunities that build skills, confidence, and independence. Participants at Greenacre Road (Back) range in age and have a variety of moderate to high support needs. They all share a love of having fun in the community and learning new life skills, especially when it comes to art, craft, and creating individual projects. This centre is also lucky to have a large, sunny backyard with a paved entertaining area and raised garden beds – perfect for picnics and outdoor activities.

Located at the front of their sister day program, the Centre supports people with a moderate disability, also catering to those with a physical disability requiring a wheelchair. The program is participant-led and includes a wide range of activities focusing on fun, fitness, and friendship. Participants at this centre enjoy getting out and about in the community, engaging in activities like Zumba-fitness, swimming, golf, bike riding, eating out, and going to concerts.

With Wollongong’s CBD right on their doorstep, participants at Rowland Avenue love getting out every day and enjoying a range of activities in their community. This centre supports participants with moderate to high needs and provides personal care, transport, and behavioural support. The team at Rowland Avenue run a person-centred program with both in-centre and community activities based around the goals and interests of the participants. Operating from a beautiful heritage building and a sunny North-facing activity space, the Rowland Avenue centre also includes a large backyard and beautiful gardens.

Located adjacent to our head office at North Wollongong, Kickstart is our newest Community, Life and Leisure centre. This centre was established for participants with low to moderate support needs who wish to develop their skills while enjoying social time with their peers. Our participants are aged 17+ and love a bit of an adventure from sailing the high seas to a quiet day at the movies or learning how to cook in our well-appointed commercial kitchen and mastering their barista skills, The Kickstart centre is in close proximity to our Youth Employment Support program which allows participants to access both types of supports each week. Our experienced support team runs a fun-filled person-centred program based around the goals and interest of their participants.