Youth Services


The Youth Officer provides support for the development of programmes, events and facilities that benefit young people in the Town.

The Youth Officer can assist with information about:

• Town of Vincent Youth Advisory Council

• Youth Programs

• Holiday Programs

• Support Services

• Headquarters Youth Facility.

For more information please call the Youth Officer on 9273 6043 or e-mail.

 

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council comprises young people aged 15 to 25 who live, study, work or take an interest in the Town. Meetings are held once a month at the Administration & Civic Centre.

The Council is responsible for assisting in the organisation of local youth events and projects. It also gives young people an opportunity to voice their opinion on local issues.

For more information about the Youth Advisory Council and how to become a member contact the Youth Officer.

A nomination form can be found by clicking here.

Youth Programs

The Town of Vincent is constantly developing new projects for young people to get involved with. Projects currently being developed include:

• AmpFest – Clash of the Bands

• Youth Advisory Council

• School Holiday Programmes

• National Youth Week Event

• HQ Youth Facility and Skate Park

• YMCA's Youth Parliament (8-13 July)

To find out more about the projects or future projects contact the Youth Officer.

Holiday Programmes

Holiday programmes for young people aged between 12 and 17 years run throughout the school holidays.

For information on activities available contact the Youth Officer.

Support Services

The Town of Vincent Youth Officer has access to a vast number of support services for young people and their families. If you require information on specific services, or are unsure of services available, the Youth Officer will direct you to the appropriate organisation for assistance.

A short list of support/service organisations available for young people and their families are listed below:

Recreation
 
Headquarters (HQ) – Youth & Cultural Development Centre
60a Frame Court
LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
9328 3221
www.hq.org.au
caris@hq.org.au
A not-for-profit community based youth facility. Facilities include skate park, dedicated gig space for bands and performing arts, multimedia lounge and internet café. 

Beatty Park Leisure Centre
220 Vincent Street
NORTH PERTH WA 6006
9273 6080
www.beattypark.com.au
Facilities at the Beatty Park Leisure include a 50 metre 8 lane outdoor heated pool, 30 metre heated dive pool, 25 metre indoor heated lap pool, diving boards, gymnasium and café.

 

Youth Support and Services

Passages Resource Centre
22 Palmerstone Street
NORTHBRIDGE  WA 6003
9228 1478
www.vinnies.org.au/wa/2005-passages.cfm
passages.project@svdpwa.org.au
Counselling, Crisis, Health, Information, Legal Assistance, Sport & Recreation, Youth Centre, Youth Development
Resource and referral centre for 12-25 year old homeless and street present young people. Services include showers, washing facilities, internet, kitchen facilities, programmes throughout the year.

Samaritans Youth Info Line
9388 2500
www.thesamaritans.org.au
samswa@bigpond.net.au
A support service to provide emotional support to anyone despairing or feeling depressed.

Youth Legal Service
8 Pier Street
PERTH WA 6000
9202 1688
www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au/
Youth Legal Service is a Community Legal Centre that provides free and confidential legal services to young people in Western Australia (aged under 25).  Their website provides information about their services, projects and publications. It also provides access to a free collection of Fact Sheets that deal with the legal issues young people are facing.  You must make an appointment before you visit the Youth Legal Service Office.

Crisis Care
PO Box 8146 Stirling Street
PERTH WA 6849
9223 1111
9325 1232 (TTY)
Child Protection, Counselling, Crisis, Family Assistance, Information
After hours service for Department for Community Development dealing with child protection, spouce abuse, information and referrals to other agencies.

Freedom Centre
1/471 William Street
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
9228 0354
www.freedom.org.au
info@freedom.org.au
Provides support and services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people. Also provides a place to hang out, get information and meet new friends and social support groups and personal development courses.

 

Other

Office for Children and Youth (DCD)
7th Floor
Dumas House WEST PERTH WA 6005
6217 8400 or 1800 281 116 (freecall)
www.childrenandyouth.wa.gov.au
youngpeople@dcd.wa.gov.au
The Office for Children and Youth is a State Government agency responsible for developing policy and programmes that meet the needs of Western Australia's children and young people.  Programmee include Cadets WA, Children's Advisory Group (CAG) and the National Youth Week WA Youth Awards.

Centrelink
13 24 90 – Youth and Student Services
13 28 50 – Employment Services
Provides social security income, support payment and services, unemployment registration, assessment and referrals for intensive labour market assistance, and self-help job search assistance. Social workers and psychologists available.

 

Crisis Accommodation

Perth Inner City Youth Service
22 Blencowe Street
WEST LEEDERVILLE  WA 6007
9388 2792
Medium/long-term externally supported accommodation for young people and their children in need of support.
Support for people in our external network. A range of activities, projects, recreation, camps and community links provided for young people within our support network.