So you think you can dance….. (click here)
Community Soccer Program (click here)
Educational Pathways (English click here - Dari click here)
Youth Services
Auburn Council aims to provide opportunities for young people that will enhance their life skills and encourage active participation in the community.
The Youth Services Program aims to provide activities, services and resources that meet the needs of all young people residing in the LGA. By developing collaborative working partnerships with non-Government community organisations, Federal and State Government departments and local community development networks, the program assists Council and the community to meet the indentified needs of young people.
The program seeks assistance from the relevant bodies and agencies to develop and implement appropriate support systems to encourage young people to remain in the education system and facilitate further vocational opportunities through work related training and apprenticeships. In addition this program will increase the profile of young people in Auburn LGA, by highlighting the positive contributions they provide to the community, with the co-operation and collaboration of community groups and schools in the area.
School holiday programs
A range of school holiday activities are run every holiday period. All activities have age restrictions and there may be a charge for the selected activity.For more information and to register for any of these activities/workshops call Glenn on 9735 1226.Local Youth Information
Auburn Youth Strategy 2009 - 2012
The purpose of the Auburn Youth Strategy is about asking young people and people who work with them, such as youth and community workers, to identify the issues they think are important to address, to make Auburn LGA the kind of place young people aged 12 - 25 would like to live. It's about people working together to meet these needs and to provide programs and activities that young people would like to be involved in.
Download a copy of the Strategy.
Auburn Youth Centre
Auburn Youth Centre is an independent incorporation offering a range of youth services. Annually Auburn Youth Centre accesses approximately 3000 young people aged 12 – 24 years old, with 39% being young women. The majority of these young people are from African countries, with 47% from Sudan. The Auburn Youth Centre has been identified as a leader in Western Sydney in accessing young people from African countries, providing gender specific and culturally appropriate programs that are reflected in the Centre’s demographics and outcomes. Auburn Youth Centre is active in organising events and programs in Auburn LGA such as: the Auburn Street Festival Youth Talent Contest, National Youth Week events and programs; in conjunction with Auburn Council, the Auburn Youth Advisory Committee which provides leadership and local event management skills for local young people; school holiday programs which includes sport and recreational activities and community information forums; and on-going programming which includes homework, educational and employment seeking programs and support; media and music production workshops; individual and family counseling and sport and recreation activities. For more information call 9646 2122 or email: admin@ayc.org.au www.livesmart.net.au - a multilingual living skills website for young people and their workers. The website provides living skills info in 6 languages (Arabic, Amharic, Dinka, Swahili, Karen and English) and features an interactive ‘make your own budget’ tool. The website includes information about housing, managing mobile phone bills, getting legal advice and staying happy and healthy.