Youth events and activities

RYC Glow Event 2023

Our youth programs and services focus on building resilience in young people, supporting young people to achieve their aspirations and celebrating the positive contribution that young people make in the community.

For more information on any of our programs and services, please contact us on 9591 0836 or at youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

These are some of the events and activities we hold throughout the year. You can find out more information by clicking on the event.

What's happening

Term 4 Programs 2023

As always, the Rockingham Youth Centre team is running activities and programs during Term 4 2023.

Check out the City's What's On calendar and program flyer below to see all the activities we have including the new programs Spill the Beans and Night Hoops. All the regulars are there too such as Rockin' Jams, pridespace, D&D, Young Masterchef, Level Up Job Ready and Hangouts. 

As registrations are essential for most programs and activities, please contact the Youth Centre on 9591 0836 or email youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au for further information. 

School holidays activities throughout 2023

The Rockingham Youth Centre runs activities and programs throughout school holidays for young people between 12-24 years.

Activities are free and range from arts and crafts, gaming days, sports, music and more. 

Registrations are essential for most activities, please contact the Rockingham Youth Centre on 9591 0836 or email youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

Level Up Certified Courses and Resume Clinic

Young people on a computerLevel Up Certified Courses List 2023

Rockingham Youth Centre is offering free certified courses for young people aged 12-24* years. Gain new skills and qualifications to help you succeed in the job market. 

*Check age restrictions outlined in the Certified Courses document below for each session. Registrations are essential by emailing youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au or calling 9591 0836.

 

Level Up Career Coaching and Resume Clinic

Need a hand to make your resume shine, prep for an interview or figure out your career plan? 

Every Wednesday afternoon the Rockingham Youth Centre career coach and professional resume writer is available to help you.

Free one-on-one appointments are available between 4pm – 6pm. This program is for young people aged 12 - 24 years.

Registrations are essential by emailing youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au or calling 9591 0836.

 

pridespace

Pridespacepridespace is a safe social support, welcoming young people, within the LGBTQIA+ community.

The groups are all about getting together, building friendships, asking questions and having fun.

pridespace is on in weeks 1, 5 and 9 of each school term. No bookings required.

  • 12-17 years | 4pm-5.30pm

For more information, see flyers below or please call Rockingham Youth Centre on 9591 0836 or email youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

Rockingham Youth Reference Group

Make a difference for young people in your community

Membership for the Rockingham Youth Reference Group (RYRG) is open to young people aged 14 – 24 who either live, attend school or work in the City of Rockingham and are interested in:

  • consultation for the City
  • event and volunteering opportunities
  • personal/professional development 
  • advocacy and leadership
  • social change.

For more information, please contact the Rockingham Youth Centre on 9591 0836.

Youth Beach Party 2023
Youth Beach Party 2022 Youth Beach Party 2022

The City hosts the annual Youth Beach Party in January each year for young people aged 12 – 18 years.

This year's free and fun event was held on 17 January at the Rockingham Foreshore and included waterslides, inflatables, beach volleyball, photobooth, DJ sets, slushies, burgers, a chill zone and heaps more.

This alcohol-free and smoke-free event is supported by City staff, youth workers and contracted security guards.

Keep an eye on the City’s Facebook and RYC's instagram page for updates.

Junior Council

Junior Council forms the first tier of the City of Rockingham leadership pathway for young people. The program offers two representative students from each primary school in the Rockingham area, and students attending alternative education programs, the opportunity to learn about advocacy and decision making at a local level. Junior Council 2018

Throughout the year, Junior Council delegates will learn about local government decision-making processes, debating, and most importantly, what it means to represent and advocate in their community. Junior Council is run in a similar way as the City’s Ordinary Council Meetings with Junior Councillors being asked to table motions, debate them and vote on recommendations that are presented to Council each month. Past Junior Councils have been integral in initiating key projects such as: the development of footpaths in residential areas; installation of recreational equipment in parks; waste services initiatives and other youth motivated developments within the City.

The Junior Council meets once a month from July to November each year. Students are nominated by their school principal to join the program. 

Breakthrough Music Competition 2023

The City of Rockingham’s annual Breakthrough Music Competition aims to showcase the talents of local aspiring musicians aged 12-24 years.

The competition provides local individuals and groups who can sing or play an instrument an opportunity to experience performing at a public place in front of an audience. The competition also provides great local exposure within the community which can result in additional performance opportunities at future events within the City of Rockingham.

person singing and playing electric guitar in front of the blue breakthrough banner person singing and playing electric guitar in front of the blue breakthrough banner

2023 competition details

Come along to the heats in November and listen to some great solo artists, duos, trios and bands as they compete for the top spot in this year's competition and the chance to win studio recording time, interviews on local radio, cash prizes and performance opportunities. 

Divisions

  • Senior Division (ages 17-24, or intermediate to advanced performers)
  • Junior Division (ages 12-16, or beginner performers)
  • Band Division (ages 12-24)

Event information 

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors:

  • Street Hassle Events
  • Stockland Baldivis Shopping Centre
  • Chop Street Music Productions
  • Rotary Club of Palm Beach WA
  • Guitar World

With more to be announced soon.

For more information visit Breakthrough Music Competition 2023 or contact the Rockingham Youth Centre on 9591 0836 or email youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

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