Youth

NSW Government dedicated careers resource designed to inspire the next generation of women to pursue a career in sport, featuring a range of fun and teenager-friendly resources for students, schools and sports organisations to help young women discover the diverse career pathways available to them in sport.
Her Future in Sport Hub

This post expires on Wednesday 23 September 2026

Drop-in centre and hangout space for young people 12-18 years. Activities include chess workshop, NAIDOC Day with Oz Tag, sports, and cooking. Some activities require registration – refer to flyers below.
Tuesday to Friday, 7 July to 16 July (closed 17 July)
643A King Georges Rd, Penshurst
Flyers: Full program | Chess workshop | NAIDOC Day with Oz Tag | Contact: youth@3bridges.org.au or 1300 327 434

headspace Miranda, in partnership with Sutherland Shire Libraries, event for young people 12-25 years where participants will work in teams to plan and create cityscapes together to film and storyboard.
Thursday, 25 June, 4.30pm-6pm
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Flyer | Registration

Activities for young people 12 years and over, including sports, games, arts, film making workshop, Responsible Service of Alcohol course, and more.
Monday to Friday, 6 July to 17 July, various times & locations
Flyer | Bookings | Contact: youthservices@bayside.nsw.gov.au

– White Card Training: For young people 15-24 years to gain a nationally recognised White Card (general construction induction card). This will allow participants to work in the construction industry | Tuesday, 14 July, 9am-4pm, White Card Miranda, 1/589-591 Kingsway, Miranda | Flyer | Registration
– Stepping into your Strengths – Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence Workshop: For young people 14-18 years. Facilitated by headspace, participants will learn to recognise their strengths, manage self‑doubt, and feel more confident about their future | Thursday, 16 July, 2pm-4pm, HomeCo., Menai Marketplace, 152-194 Allison Cres, Menai | Flyer | Registration

Sutherland Shire Council and 3Bridges relaxed space to hang out for young people 12-18 years. Food, table tennis, foosball, activities, music, and more. No bookings required.
Fridays, 10 July & 17 July, 2pm-4pm
Hall 1, Cronulla Central, Croydon St, Cronulla
Flyer | Contact: youth@3bridges.org.au

– COMPASS: Peer support and guidance on navigating issues such as housing, education, employment, and youth justice | Fridays, during school terms, 9am-3pm, Project Youth, 91A Kiora Rd, Miranda | Flyer | Contact: peerworker@projectyouth.org.au
– Emotion Skills Group: For young people 13-24 years to learn mindfulness, positive coping strategies for emotional stress, and how to better communicate with others | Wednesdays (commencement date to be determined), for 8 weeks, 4pm-5.30pm, Project Youth, 91A Kiora Rd, Miranda | Flyer | Contact: Julie, support@projectyouth.org.au or 0409 812 609
– The Edge Program: Assists with pathways to education, training, and employment in a supportive, trauma-informed environment | Tuesday to Thursday, 10am-3pm, Menai Youth Centre, 34 Alison Cres, Menai | Flyer | Contact: Jen, 0478 672 239 or jenniferm@projectyouth.org.au
– Tastes Like Home: Online cooking and wellbeing resource designed specifically for young people with lived experience of homelessness | Flyer | Website

This post expires on Wednesday 16 September 2026

KIK Innovation Ltd – Grok Academy, an online digital literacy and digital technologies platform, has received funding to provide Australian young people use of the platform. There are over 250 courses and other resources available on programming, cyber safety, cyber security, web development and more.
Website | Registration

This post expires on Wednesday 9 September 2026

Drop-in space for high school students who need a study break, or just a place to chill out. Offers snacks, games, craft, or the opportunity to just sit and quietly dissociate for a while. No bookings required.
Mondays, until 29 June, 4pm-5pm
Hurstville Library & Service Centre, Cnr Queens Rd & Dora St, Hurstville
Website

The BEAR Project by Project Youth has launched “Friends Care,” an online and physical resource empowering youth to support peers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It raises awareness of warning signs and provides practical guidance on how to safely help friends connect with appropriate support services.
Download cards: How to Recognise Youth Homelessness & How to Care for a Friend | For hard copies to share with your community, contact Natasha Ransford, natashar@projectyouth.org.au | BEAR Project website

This post expires on Wednesday 9 September 2026