Wagga Wagga City Council is committed to hearing the voice of young people across our local government area. Your ideas can help inform Council decisions, and help guide the development of new events, programs and opportunities in our community.
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. Register here: connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youth
Head over to our dedicated webpage YOUTH OF WAGGA: an 🌈 inclusive online space for young people 12 to 25 years old to 💡 share ideas, find out about cool events, 🎉 activities and opportunities in our region, but also link you with some key support services.
Upcoming Youth events
There are currently no upcoming events.
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.
Date + Time | Venue |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Council Meeting Room - Civic Center Zoom link available upon request or meeting confirmation. |
| Wednesday 25 October | Council Meeting Room - Civic Center Zoom link available upon request or meeting confirmation. |
| Wednesday 15 December | Council Meeting Room - Civic Center Zoom link available upon request or meeting confirmation. NEW TIME: 12:30pm to 1:30pm Lunch catered as an end of year thank you for collaboration! |
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 partners with local organisations to subsidize and facilitate Youth Mental health First Aid training in Wagga Wagga.
Next sessions:
- 12 & 13 September 2023 | Book here: events.humanitix.com/ymhfa-training
- 17 & 18 october 2023 | Book here: events.humanitix.com/ymhfa-training
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training improves a participant’s knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. MHFA courses have also been shown to decrease stigma and increase help seeking behaviours.
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Wagga Wagga City Council's Youth Development Officer Alex, 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.
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