The City is dedicated to providing young people with a range of opportunities to contribute and participate in their community.
The Armadale Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) is made up of young people aged 12-25 years with a passion for making Armadale a great place for young people to live.
The AYAC will meet fortnightly beginning Monday 25 March 2024 at the Armadale Library Podcast Room 4.00pm - 5.30pm.
Young people who are interested in being part of the Armadale Youth Advisory Council should reach out to info@armadale.wa.gov.au or apply in person at the City of Armadale Administration Building. Membership currently runs on a yearly basis or until you reach 26 years of age. Your information will be kept confidential.
Join Whereabouts Skateboarding at locations across Armadale, Roleystone and Brookdale for some jam sessions and general meet ups!
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Date |
Time |
Location |
Type |
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29 February 2024 |
4pm – 6pm |
Gwynne Park Skate Park |
LGBTQIA+ Clinic |
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14 March 2024 |
4pm - 6pm |
Gwynne Park Skate Park |
MEET UP |
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15 March 2024 |
5pm – 7pm |
Armadale Skate Park |
Filming Session |
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18 April 2024 |
TBC |
Gwynne Park Skate Park |
YOUTH WEEK EVENT |
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2 May 2024 |
4pm - 6pm |
Gwynne Park Skate Park |
MEET UP |
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18 May 2024 |
4pm – 7pm |
Gwynne Park Skate Park |
Jam Session |
Keep an eye out for KWIMIC’s Wheels for Generational Wellness at Gwynne Park Skate Park and John Dunn Challenge Park. Follow their social media @Karlupwheelsinmotion for their next location.
The Gwynne Park Skate Park was opened in 2021. At the time of the opening, a temporary art decal was installed. The City worked in partnership with Creative Soul Sessions and nine local young people to design the artwork for the Gwynne Park Skate Park. The nine young people attended two co-design sessions and a practical painting skills session before Creative Soul Sessions unveiled their draft concept design. The artist and young people then worked together to install the artwork.
The City of Armadale have a wide range of skate parks, pump tracks and bike tracks. See more here.
The Cecil Andrews Police Rangers program is open to all young people aged 12-17 years old in the area.
We meet every Wednesday from 6pm until 9 pm at Cecil Andrews Senior High School and do a variety of activities including:
- Knots and navigation
- Bush survival
- Road awareness
- Basic bike repairs
- Cultural activities
- Developing leadership skills
For more information contact the Unit Coordinator, Mr. Ben Boekholt on 0432 378 815 or by email.
The City of Armadale, along with Centre for Stories have heard raw and authentic experiences of young people within the Armadale community. With guidance from local artist Julie Fearns-Pheasant, students from Armadale Senior High School, Cecil Andrews College, Harrisdale Senior High School and Kelmscott Senior High School have had the opportunity to create a visual self-portrait using acrylic paint on canvas. Exploring themes such as individuality, identity, family, friendship, passion and nature, the students engaged in conversational interviews with Luisa Mitchell, Centre for Stories, about what it is like being a young person living in the City of Armadale. Follow this link to hear their stories.
The City facilitates and chairs a network with key stakeholders who work with young people in the Armadale area.
The purpose of the Armadale Youth Network (AYN) is to develop a shared knowledge of community service provision in the area, offer support, debrief and share ideas, discuss opportunities for partnerships and share information on upcoming projects and services.
The AYN aims to improve service delivery and outcomes for the youth in our community.
If you are an organisation that works with young people in our area and would like to receive more information or join the AYN, or if you would like to connect with any of the AYN members or find out about AYN initiatives, please contact us.
Download the 2019 Armadale Youth Network Service Guide for a list of services located within the City of Armadale (or immediate surrounds) and those offering services in Armadale. The guide includes contact details and a map. This guide is currently being updated. Please contact us on info@armdale.wa.gov.au if you require any information.
Following are links to other support services available to young people.
Health and wellbeing related services
- Beyond Blue: An avenue for you to find help when it feels like there is nowhere else to go and no one understands
- Drug Aware: An information service that is for you and / or your family
- Head Space: Information for young people on mental health
- Hope Community Services: Hope Community Services provide a number of services for young people including counselling, street outreach and youth bail option programs
- Kids Help Line: Confidential information and counselling line for young people
- Lifeline: 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
- Parkerville Children and Youth Care: Advocacy, counselling, young mums' program, at risk youth and children accommodation, family therapy service, moving out moving on program
- Sexual Health Quarters: A one stop shop for all family planning and sexual health needs and information
- The Freedom Centre: A confidential information and referral centre for LGBTIQ or otherwise gender or sexuality diverse young people
- Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia: The main body for anything to do with youth affairs and young people
Accommodation related services
- Armadale Youth Accommodation Service: Armadale Youth Accommodation Service is a short-term crisis accommodation service for young people between the ages of 15 and 20 years. Armadale Youth Accommodation Services can accommodate males and females for a period of up to 3 months.
Career related services
- Pay Checker: Get information on wages, salaries and conditions on all levels.
Transport related services
- Transperth WA: Train, bus and ferry information.
