SA Youth Week 2022 Launch

Youth Affairs Council of South Australia (YACSA), in partnership with the Department of Human Services, hosted a launch event for SA Youth Week (SAYW 2022) on Friday 13th May at say.kitchen in the Adelaide CBD.

The Hon Nat Cook MP, Minister for Human Services officially opened SAYW at the event and announced the formation of the Minister’s Youth Advisory Council. Attendees were treated to performances from Adelaide-based Nukunu singer-songwriter Tilly Tjala Thomas and had the opportunity to meet, chat and network with other guests.

The event was a great opportunity for young people and those that work with them to come together and celebrate South Australian young people and their ideas, talents and contributions to the community and state.

The Hon Laura Curran MLC, Liberal Party of South Australia; Penny Wright, Guardian for Children and Young People and Training Centre Visitor; Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children and Young People; and Lois Boswell, Chief Executive for the Department of Human Services, all attended the event to celebrate young people.

Special guests also included Shania Richards, Youth Governor of South Australia, and James Beaumont, Winner of the Spirit Super Connecting Communities Young Achiever Award. Many of the other attendees were young people from the following groups:

• Youth Parliament Taskforce, YMCA of South Australia

• Youth Collective Committee, City of Marion

• Youth Connect, City of Tea Tree Gully

• Young Carers, Carers SA

• Strong in Culture Strong in Voice Choir, Department for Child Protection

• South Australian Youth Forum

• Salisbury Youth Council, City of Salisbury

• Onkaparinga Youth Council, City of Onkaparinga

• Kura Yerlo

• Enabled Youth Disability Network

MarionLIFE Youth Podcasting Workshops

Learn how to “Tell Your Story” by podcasting with DJ Ragz from Urban Movement Entertainments and the MLY Team. Podcasting is a modern way for youth to be able to share their story and interests about who they are. Putting together an easy to listen to one is the key to multiple listens.

MarionLIFE Youth is a free youth drop-in space for local 10-17 year olds held in the Youth Centre building between 3:15pm-5:30pm on Fridays during school Terms. It includes a safe ‘hang-out’ space with fun activities, life skills workshops and a healthy light meal to support young people’s needs. It will also provide the opportunity for young people to access information about other relevant support services depending on the need. No cost – come along and bring a friend too!

Event details:

Friday 20 and 27 May, 3:15pm-5:30pm

MarionLIFE Youth Centre (Corner of Alawoona Avenue and Marion Road, enter via carpark on Alawoona Ave)

This event is for ages 10-17 years old.

Entry is FREE, new participants will need to register via a form at start of session for our drop-in centre

For more info contact Info@marionlife.org.au or call their youth phone 0434 308 246

MarionLIFE Youth | MarionLIFE

For more Friday drop ins throughout the year checkout the flyer here.

Why Gawler?

Join the Town of Gawler for a showcase of an original song and film clip written about Gawler, made by Gawler Young People. Plus a Drama performance by local Young People and Gawler Youth Band (GYB) Play Live.

Event details:

21 May 2022, 3.45pm - 5.15pm

Civic Centre, 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler, SA, 5118

Free community event, booking essential via Eventrbrite.

See here for more info or contact youth@gawler.sa.gov.au or 0488991765 with any queries.

Wakefield 2022: Game on!

Adelaide based Anime and Video Games festival group AVCON will bring a range of gaming consoles such as Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation consoles as well as a range of table-top games including a demo of Dungeons and Dragons to the Wakefield Region. It will be a positive and fun filled event and these types of conventions are able to highlight potential career opportunities that are available within the gaming, anime and board game communities.

A gaming day is a great way for young people to meet others with similar interests and gives them an opportunity to showcase their skills!

Event details:

20 May 2022, 2 - 7pm

Balaklava Town Hall – 8 Wallace St, Balaklava SA 5461

This is a free event open to all young people (12 - 25 years old)

Mount Gambier Library and Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre Youth Week events

South Australian Youth Week (SAYW) celebrates and recognises the value of young South Australians to their communities. The following events show how the Mount Gambier Library and Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre will promote a positive image of young people; acknowledges the common interests of young people as well as their diverse backgrounds and circumstances and enables young people to express their ideas.

See the SAYW event flyer here for details.

For more info on these events throughout SAYW contact Mount Gambier Library on 0887212540 or email publiclibrary@mountgambier.sa.gov.au

You can also visit their website here.

A Night At The Drive-In

A Night at the Drive-In will be an event managed and driven by the local Youth Action Committee (YAC). A dedicated group of young people from the district aged between 12 - 25 years who meet regularly to discuss youth issues, help organise youth & community events within the District Council of Karoonda East Murray.

The drive-in event will be held at the Karoonda Football Oval. Utilising the large industrial shed as the screen to project the movie on to. The large open space surrounding the shed will be the allocated area where cars can park to watch the movie.

The Youth Action Committee have identified that increased social isolation during COVID19 has affected community wellbeing and resilience. This project offers a solution to some of these issues. This event will bring these people physically together to enjoy an entertainment in a group environment. The event will be delivered in a fun and inclusive way that will build the community resilience and increase social engagement.

The YAC have decided on the movie (Shrek), as well as how they would like the event to run including the set up and running of a food/candy bar zone at the event. At the beginning of the drive-in movie night the YAC will do a short presentation to the local community to welcome them to their event and give them a bit of background information about SA Youth Week 2022 and why it is so important to them and fellow youth of the district.

Event details:

Friday, 13 May 2022, 6pm – 8.30pm

Karoonda Football Oval, entry via Stokes Road, Karoonda

Free entry, a working car radio is all that is required to enjoy the movie. All ages welcome, but registration is essential.

Register here.

Festival of Fun throughout the Adelaide Hills

Festival of Fun is running through May with events for people aged from 10-30 years across the Adelaide Hills.

See here to find an event near you.

3v3 Fremont Park Basketball Jam

The City of Playford is hosting a CLB 3v3 Fremont Park Basketball Jam for 12 – 25s on Saturday May 14th for Youth Week! The CLB AUS team will be bringing the action including 3v3 Comp, 3 Point Shootouts, Skills and Drills sessions and an Elite Showcase!

Music all day and Food Truck (Daisy Burger) onsite for a reasonably priced lunch.

Event details:

14 May 11am - 5pm

Fremont Park Corner of Main North Road and Yorktown Rd Elizabeth. Enter off Yorktown Road.

Free entry and registration for basketball activities, sign up from 11am in person on the day.

 For more info call 8255 5560 or email Nick on - noconnor@playford.sa.gov.au

You can also find the event listing on the Youth: City of Playford facebook page here.