Council and Young people
Wagga Wagga City Council is committed to facilitating, collaborating and advocating for services and programming that will make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people by promoting connections with family, education and community, and help to break the cycles of poverty and crime.
There are a number of initiatives to support children, families and young people to be connected and thrive in our community:
Wagga Wagga Community Directory
The Wagga Wagga Community Directory is an online directory of community groups, services and facilities, providing up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Wagga Wagga, area as well as showing upcoming events in the area.
The directory provides residents, visitors and organisations the opportunity to easily find contact information for community-based services in the local area. CLICK HERE.
Please note: The information contained in the directory is the responsibility of the organisation or group. Council takes no responsibility for information being accurate or complete.
Can We Help?
If you need food, someone to talk to or somewhere to sleep and shower, there are services that can help.
Can we help? is a community awareness initiative funded by Wagga Wagga City Council, to find out more, check out our Can We Help? page.
Find a printable brochure here Can We Help Youth Services Wagga Wagga
Youth Outreach
Since 2023, Council has led a community start of year event targeting young people, families and their networks to connect them with resources and support services to give them the best start to the year ahead.
Youth Week
Wagga Wagga City Council delivers a 2-week program in line with NSW Youth Week every April. We work with young people to explore ideas, plan events and activities, as well as deliver fun and informative opportunities working with community partners.
Visit our Youth Week page HERE.
School Holidays
Every school holiday Council's cultural and community facilities present a range of free and low-cost activities for people of all ages and interests that seek to connect and upskill children and young people in an engaging way.
Annual Grants Program - Youth Programs & Projects
Each financial year, Council makes funds available under its Annual Grants Program targeting young people. The program assists recipients to deliver quality programs, events and projects which support the community and enhance wellbeing.
The Youth Projects and Programs category is for young people and local organisations that work specifically with youth as their core business to develop and lead their own youth focused projects.
Click HERE to learn more.
Other Youth Funding
Council's Youth and Community Development Officer is here to support community if you need guidance on where to find funding for your project or if someone in the community is already working on a similar initiative that you could strengthen.
Library Services & Resources
Libraries are an important resource for everyone in our community regardless of age, ability, circumstance or language. They are especially seen as safe spaces for children and young people as they are free spaces open 7 days per week year-round (excluding public holidays).
With free Wifi, scanning, public access computers, and wireless printing, the library is a safe and welcoming place for young people.
Check out upcoming events on the library's website for information on author talks, multicultural youth group, study sessions, workshops, school holiday programs, storytime and all kinds of fun for all ages. Learn more HERE.
Agile Library Service
The Wagga Wagga City Library Agile Library Service brings the library to you! Our Agile Vans visit various locations in suburban and rural village locations across the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. You can pick up reservations, borrow books, DVDs, magazines and more, or speak to a library staff member about library services and information requests.
If you are a childcare service, school, or community group and would like to discuss a partnership opportunity with the Agile Library Service, please contact the library.
Dedicated Youth Support Services
As a major regional centre for New South Wales, the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area also has a wide range of state and federally funded early intervention programs for families to break cycles of poverty and divert young people from a life of crime.
- Wollundry Dreaming Youth Hub
- Cockatoo Initiative
- 54 Reasons - Save the Children
- NSW youth justice
- ROAR - Intereach
- headspace Wagga
- Wellways Wagga
- Mission Australia - Youth on Track
- Karralika - Child and Youth Alcohol and Drug Support Service
- RivMed Preservation Support program
- Anglicare's Homeless Youth Assistance program
- Eastern Murrumidgee Youth Service - Mission Australia
- The Smith Family - Girls @ the Centre
- Clontarf Foundation - Mount Austin High School
- Plus more
Wagga Wagga Community Directory
The Wagga Wagga Community Directory is an online directory of community groups, services and facilities, providing up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Wagga Wagga, area as well as showing upcoming events in the area.
The directory provides residents, visitors and organisations the opportunity to easily find contact information for community-based services in the local area.
Please note: The information contained in the directory is the responsibility of the organisation or group. Council takes no responsibility for information being accurate or complete.