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Term 2 Programs 2023

As always, the Rockingham Youth Centre team is running activities and programs during Term 2 2023.

Check out the program flyer below to see all the programs and activities we are running, like Rockin' Jams, pridespace, D&D, Young Masterchef, Level Up Job Ready and Hangouts.

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

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

Activities are free and range from movie nights, skate comps, sports, arts and crafts, gaming days and more.

Stay tuned for the winter program or head to our What's On Calendar.

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 is open to young people aged 12 – 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
  • social change.

If you are keen on joining the Rockingham Youth Reference Group we hold expression of interest sessions once a year during Term 2. Keep an eye on our socials for when the expressions of interest rounds open up.

For more information, please contact the Rockingham Youth Centre on 9591 0836, or email youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

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. 

Couch Surf Event

Team of winners sitting on a couchThe Rockingham Couch Surf for Youth Homelessness Matters Day was held at the Rockingham Youth Centre on Friday 16 April 2021.

The event is hosted annually around National Youth Week and Youth Homelessness Matters Day and was presented in association with headspace Rockingham, with support from Vicinity Rockingham Centre.

The free event aims to raise awareness of the issue of youth homelessness. This year's event featured couch surfing races, free food, music, entertainment, resources and support for young people.

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