Youth

Georges River Council and 3 Bridges’ Battle of the Beats competition is a key event in the Georges River Youth Festival (GRYFest), designed to showcase the talents of young musicians. The competition is open to amateur musicians 25 and under, and all musical genres are welcome.
Expressions of interest (EOI) are open, closing Friday, 21 February

Project Youth’s Mental Health First Aid Training is for young people 18-24. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches how to provide inital support to a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Monday, 20 January and Tuesday, 21 January, Miranda
Register interest or more information: peerworker@projectyouth.org.au

Project Youth’s COMPASS (Community Outreach Mentorship Program for Accessing Social Support) provides a weekly support session for young people 12-24 who need social support (e.g. housing, wellbeing, food, job seeking), run by peer workers. No appointment required.
Fridays, 9am-4.30pm (closed for lunch 12pm-12.30pm)
Project Youth Miranda, 91A Kiora Rd, Miranda (across the road from Miranda train station)
Contact: peerworker@projectyouth.org.au

This post expires on Monday 17 February 2025

Georges River Council is seeking local young people 12-24 to become Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members for a period of two years, January 2025-December 2026. Have a say on the decisions made, and the initiatives planned and delivered by Council, as well as represent young people of Georges River. Complete an Expression of Interest by Saturday, 30 November.

The Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Support Network offers 6 group programs for various age groups of young people 11-24, available at all high schools and youth services within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire. Program topics include managing emotions, respectful relationships, drug and alcohol use, dependence and problem behaviours, vaping, anxiety, and depression.
Contact: Olivia Davis, 9331 2266 or olivia.davis@salvationarmy.org.au

This post expires on Sunday 2 February 2025

KYUP! Project delivers violence prevention workshops and keynotes to schools, universities, domestic violence shelters, and community groups. The workshops are for everyone, no matter what culture, size, age, fitness, or ability. Includes workshops for young girls in Years 7-12.
Contact: admin@kyupproject.com

This post expires on Sunday 2 February 2025

Central and Eastern Primary Health Network (CESPHN) and Better Health Co.’s Think, Eat and Move is an online interactive healthy lifestyle program for eligible teenagers 13-17 who live, study, or see a health professional in the CESPHN area. This includes Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire.
More information and registration. Contact: 1300 822 953

3Bridges’ Youth Zone Penshurst Term 4 Activities include Wednesday Summer Sessions at Olds Park (bbq and sports – basketball, skating, football); trivia; meals; Halloween event; Christmas party; and more.
Various dates and times during Term 4, Penshurst
Contact: youth@3bridges.org.au or 1300 327 434

headspace Miranda has a new free* doctor for young people 12-25. Services include physical health checks, sexual health education and assessments, contraceptive education, pregnancy testing, drug and alcohol assessment, mental health assessments / treatment plans, medication prescribing, and more.
*For No Gap Billing, young people will require Medicare card details.
Mondays, 9am-5pm
headspace Miranda, 5/522 Kingsway, Miranda
Bookings: 9575 1500 or headspace.miranda@stride.com.au
More information

This post expires on Thursday 30 January 2025

TAFE NSW Gymea offers alternatives to school-based study for students wishing to start studies for Years 10+. Classes start in February, with information sessions in November and December:
– Year 10 Study Pathway: for students 15 years and over looking for an alternative pathway to further education, training, and qualifications.
– Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation: Year 12 style delivery, with an emphasis on skills-based learning as well as discipline-specific content.
TAFE NSW Gymea, Cnr Hotham Rd & Kingsway, Gymea
More information and appointments: Lianne.Sotheran1@tafensw.edu.au or see QR codes in flyers