What is it?
Community Youth Workers provide a link between young people and the community, offering a friendly person to talk to, and can support you to access relevant information and referral services.
The Community Youth Workers can be seen at local parks and public space with their multi-functional youth trailers. Watch this space for future programs and activities run by the team.
Who is it for?
Young people aged 11-25 years
Where to find us?
Wednesdays: MA15+ Drop In Program
From the 3rd of February, 2021
Located: Anchors Youth Centre
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Age: 15-25 years
Thursdays and Fridays:
Located: Public spaces within the City of Joondalup
Age: 11-25 years
*Check for whereabouts and updates on Instagram/Facebook. These times/locations are subject to change and weather permitting.
Contact
Contact one of the Community Youth Workers on 0409 885 814 or 0407 083 099 via the Contact Form
What we can offer you
SKATE PARK ROAD TRIP 2022
The April Skate Road Trip will visit Beckenham skate park nd Forrestfield skate park via Horizon West Bus charters. Young people attending are required to provide their own helmet, scooter, skateboard or BMX bike.
Helmets are compulsory for all young people – there is a no helmet, no ride policy.
Lunch and water will be provided by the Youth Services team, young people are encouraged to bring their own snacks and a refillable drink bottle – please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
Drop off: Mirror Park skate park at 9.20am
Location one: Beckenham skate park 10.30am – 1.00pm
Location two: Forrestfield skate park 1.15pm – 3.15pm
Estimated time of arrival: Mirror Park skate park 4.00pm.
All young people attending on the day, must complete a Youth Services Membership Form.
Bookings: HERE
For further information call 9400 4043.
RYDE program
The City has launched its Regional Youth Driver Education (RYDE) program.
RYDE helps young people (16-25) in the northern corridor take significant steps towards obtaining their driver’s licence, connecting them with trained volunteer driver mentors to complete the required 50 hours of supervised driving experience.
Available seven days a week, the program operates from Joondalup Library with an easy-to-use online booking platform and an affordable fee of $15 for a 90-minute driving session.
Those keen to sign up for Joondalup RYDE can click here.
Prospective volunteer mentors can express their interest by emailing ryde@joondalup.wa.gov.au
MA15+ DROP IN
MA15+ is a drop-in program for young people ages 15-25 to hang out, meet new people, and take part in a variety of recreational activities and workshops each week.
Young people have free choice in activities they choose to engage in, and have access to youth workers in a safe and inclusive space.
YOUTH SHOWCASE
We want to hear about your achievements in the community!
Head to our Facebook page or Instagram account to read some of the recent stories of local young people.
If you would like us to share your story, please contact us at youth.services@joondalup.wa.gov.au for more information.
