DROP-IN

Drop-In is FREE and open to all young people aged from 12 years.   All activities are supervised by qualified, experienced Youth Workers.

The new facility was officially opened on 16th March 2005 at 18 Treacy Street, Hurstville.

Drop-In hours

• Wednesdays, 2.30pm - 5.00pm
• Thursdays and Fridays, 2.30pm - 7.00pm

What you can do at Drop-In

• Win the next game on the FREE pool tables
• Pucker along on the FREE Air Hockey
• FREE fooz ball table
• Play singles or doubles on the FREE Table Tennis
• Play Nintendo Wii or Playstation 2 - yes, you guessed it - for FREE!

... PLUS

• music anytime
• movies hired often
• and LOTS OF FUN!

FREE FOOD DAY held every Thursday 3pm (Exclude School Holidays)

Also if you want a snack and short of cash you can always get FREE toasted cheese sandwiches.

WHAT ELSE HAPPENS AT DROP-IN ...

Girls Space

When:   Every Monday including School Holidays, excluding public holidays

Time:    2.30pm to 6.30pm

Where: YouthZone’s Drop In Centre @ 18 Treacy Street, Hurstville

Cost:     FREE – flexible attendance for all activities

Program for young women only, 12-18 yrs.  Facilitated by female Youth Workers.

Program includes activities such as jewellery & bead making, ceramic & glass art, canvas art, cross stitch, cooking workshops. Drop-In Centre activities include table tennis, pool, air hockey, fooz ball, Wii & PS3.

Yoga, mixed media & painting, hip hop dance and belly dancing workshops.
(Registration Essential for all Workshops)

For enquiries phone Athena or Kerryn on 9580 8008.

Download Girls Space @ YouthZone Information Poster PDF

Health for Life Program
Cooking workshops occur weekly.  Help the youth workers cook a healthy meal.  Learn skills in food preparation, cooking, and serving.  Basic skills learned in food hygiene and OH&S.  Great opportunity to gain skills and add to your resume.  Great reference obtained to help you find employment in the food industry.  All meals are free to young people.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Jumpstart
FREE Program for schools – Jumpstart is a program for students in years 9 and 10 that the school feels could benefit from some additional support, perhaps because they are at risk of disengaging from school or not successfully completing their subject requirements. Jumpstart runs at the youth centre for 2 hours each week for 7-8 weeks with a maximum of 12 students and is either run as all girl or all boy groups. The program utilises guest speakers from other local services to cover topics relevant to the needs of the group specified by the school. There is also the option of going on an excursion to St George TAFE and/or other relevant organisations.

Study Start
FREE Program for schools – Study Start has been designed for high school students. It is a one-off 80 minute workshop that is facilitated by 1-2 youth workers for groups of up to 15 students. It can be run in the school or at the youth centre and it covers topics such as learning styles, goal setting, effective study practices, time management, procrastination, motivation and keeping school work organised. Teachers who are interested in this program should call YouthZone on 9580-8008.

Career Start
FREE Program for schools – Career Start has been designed to assist early school leavers with the tools and resources they need for a successful transition from school life to employment or training. It is delivered to either individuals or pairs at the school, using a school computer. Generally the workshop runs for a double-period, however; this is able to be extended to additional meetings if there is a continuing need.

The program is tailored to the individual needs of the participants, but generally this includes the creating of a resume, writing a cover letter, participating in a mock job interview, receiving advice on what to wear to the interview, and the investigation of employment, training and apprenticeship options.

School Workshops
Is there is a program or event that you would like to develop or have implemented at your school? YouthZone has resources and contacts that may greatly improve the outcome of your initiative, give us a call on 9580-8008, as we would love to support your school as best we can.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Pole Depot Community Centre – YouthZone organises School Holiday Programs for girls and boys 11-15 years.

Daily excursions such as IMAX, Aqua Golf, Ice-skating, Laser Siege and Bowling along with activities in YouthZone’s Drop In Centre.  Supervised by professional Youth workers.

Cost is $16 per day for non recipients of Child Care Benefits (CCB).  CCB Recipients will be charged up to $16 per day depending on their subsidy.  $5 Admin fee per child.

Bookings essential as places are limited.

Professional Youth Workers provide quality care at a minimal cost per day, and the program also qualifies for the Child Care Benefit (CCB) from Centrelink's Family Assistance Office (phone 13 61 50). 

Enquiries contact: YouthZone (02) 9580 8008

Homework Help
Conducted at YouthZone, 143 Forest Road, Hurstville. For enquiries and session times, please phone 9580 8008 or 0411 355 717.

YouthZone's After School Youth Service offers young people over 12 years of age FREE assistance with essay and report writing, maths, science, research and general High School Studies. Homework Help is facilitated by experienced tutors.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We're looking for committed and enthusiastic Volunteers to assist young people 12-18 years with their High School and TAFE studies during after school hours.  Volunteers must be age 21years and above.

Enquiries:  Latif, 9580 8008 or 0411 355 717.