Wagga Wagga City Council is committed to hearing the voice of young people across our local government area.
Did you know that your ideas can help inform Council decisions, and help guide the development of new events, programs and opportunities in our community.
🌈✨😎 A few of the fun things we get up to are:
- YOUTH WEEK: This is a NSW initiative to show off how cool and connected young people are in their community! With our Youth Week Crew we plan, develop and deliver a 2-week program jam-packed with social activities, low-cost training opportunities, creative workshop & so much more!
- YOUNG WAGGA VOICES: Are you 14 to 25 years of know someone who is? Are they keen to share their ideas and thoughts? Join YOUNG WAGGA VOICES, our local new podcast for young people living, working and thriving in Wagga Wagga on Wiradjuri Country. Want to record an episode? Pop your topic ideas in an email and send to Mel at youth@wagga.nsw.gov.au 🎤💬
- SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: During the Summer and Spring school holiday, we run drop-in activities in collaboration with local organisations! These range from gaming sessions, low-key outdoor activities + picnics, crafting workshops & more! To keep up to date on our school holiday activities, sign up to our newsletter HERE
- ANNUAL GRANTS: Wagga Wagga City Council runs an Annual Grants Program where funding is dedicated to supporting community ideas, events and programs AND there is a Youth Programs & Projects category. If you have an idea and would like to know more about how Council can assist in making this idea become real, contact Mel at youth@wagga.nsw.gov.au 💬
Upcoming Events and Opportunities for Youth
Young Wagga Voices Podcast
Young Wagga Voices podcast is led by local youth sharing their experiences, ideas and perspectives on growing up in Wagga Wagga!
Listen to local young voices (12 to 25 years) and be entertained, moved and bewildered with some youth mythbusting. ⭐
Our podcast is led by young people who are passionate about sharing their experiences, perspectives and thoughts around their lives in Wagga Wagga on Wiradyuri Country.
Listen to the latest episode below. You can listen to the whole series via Spotify.
Youth Services, Support & Opportunities
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.
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 of 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
Date + Time | Venue |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Council Meeting Room - Civic Center Zoom link available upon request or meeting confirmation. *Morning Tea provided as an end of year celebration* |
| Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Council Meeting Room - Civic Center Zoom link available upon request or meeting confirmation. |
| Wednesday 30 April 2025 | Council Meeting Room - Civic Center Zoom link available upon request or meeting confirmation. |
Stay connected with events, programs and other young people in wagga by following Youth of Wagga.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthofwagga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youth_of_wagga/
Want to receive updates on what’s happening in Wagga for youth? Join our mailing list and we will send you updates on events, leadership opportunities and information relevant to young people living in Wagga
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter here: connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youth
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 within our community for our community.
Would you like to be involved? 🔽
- Are you a young person between the ages of 12 - 25 who would like to have a say in Youth Week?
- Are you a local service who would like to collaborate to deliver a youth-focused event, activity or workshop?
Past NSW Youth Week programming includes:
- Money Book Camp: Learning about loans, interest, worker rights, payslips and budgeting
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Taylor Swift 'Tortured Poets Department' Album Release Party
- Busking Competition
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Course + Certificate
- Barista Skills
- First Aid Training Course + Certificate
For more information, please contact Wagga Wagga City Council's Youth Development Officer Mel, on 1300 292 442 or email youth@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
Annual Grants Program - Youth Led Initiatives
Each financial year, Council makes funds available under its Annual Grants Program. 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 to develop and lead their own youth focused projects and works to connect young people and promote activity within the community.
The Annual Grants Program successful recipients have been announced after endorsement by the Council. Click HERE to learn more.
Other Youth Funding
Council's dedicated Youth Development Officer is here to support community. If you have a project/program that needs assistance, please reach out.
Need to reach out to us?
If you have any questions about our programs or if you need this information in another format, please contact Council’s Youth Development Officer Mel on 1300 292 442 or email youth@wagga.nsw.gov.au