Our Young People team are qualified youth workers who purposefully engage our youth, and offer them support around Bayside. We also organise programs, fun activities, and skill-development workshops that target the interests and needs of our youth.
Youth Advisory Group
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) represents the young people of Bayside aged between 12 to 18. The Group plays a key role in advocating for young people’s needs and ensuring their voices are heard when local decisions are made.
The 15 representatives have the opportunity to actively participate in decisions that impact youth living in Bayside, and empower them to contribute to meaningful outcomes within their community.
Over the past two years, the Youth Advisory Group has:
- Led and facilitated Youth Week events, creating opportunities for young people to engage and celebrate their community.
- Contributed to local projects, including consultations on recreational spaces and parks.
- Advocated on a state level, participating in government consultations on issues such as mental health, youth engagement, and social cohesion.
- Helped shape youth programs, including workshops in STEM, creative arts and including break out spaces for HSC students during outreach programs.
The Group meets at least four times a year at Arncliffe Youth Centre, with additional opportunities to engage in events.
Expressions of interest are open to young people aged between 12-18 to be a part of the Group. Register here.
Regular programs
Youth Services Term Program
Our Youth Services Term Program provides a safe space where young people who are 12 years+ , can enjoy a range of activities to promote positive engagement, social wellbeing outcomes and connecting with local support services.
Our centre-based term programs are based at Arncliffe Youth Centre
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 - 6:30pm
Outreach
We visit locations around Bayside, connecting young people to youth support and services. Follow our Instagram page to say updated on Outreach locations.
Outreach locations across Bayside
- Mondays and Thursdays, 3 – 6pm
School holiday programs
Free school holiday programs are run to entertain and educate our youth aged 12 and above for the two weeks between school terms.
Visit the Events page to see our school holidays program
Contact details
Our Young People Team are ready to help from 9am to 7pm, Monday and Friday.
Phone: 0447 116 805 or 0457 446 240
Email: youthservices@bayside.nsw.gov.au