Youth Services
A community priority to increase focus on youth service provision and facilities was identified during the community consultation for our Strategic Community Plan Our Future 2033. There are a number of youth-focused major projects underway in the Shire of Denmark. For more information about those projects and other consultations, please visit our Your Denmark engagement page.
On this page:
Youth Services Information
Youth Services fall within the portfolio of our Community Development Officer who assists community members to build connections, meanwhile advocating for the development of youth focused facilities, activities, infrastructure and support services.
Every April, the Shire of Denmark celebrates Youth Week, but activities and events for youth run throughout the year through the busy Denmark Recreation Centre and Denmark Public Library programs. Information about up-coming events targeted at our youth community is available on our What’s On for Youth page.
The Shire of Denmark partners with support and outreach services, to offer assistance and a friendly ear to youth in need.
Coming soon: McLean House, formerly known as Tha House, will return to a youth-focus in 2024. Find out about what's on at McLean House.
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Youth Strategy 2024
In 2024, the Shire of Denmark is commencing work on developing our very first Youth Strategy, in response to strong community feedback that it's time for us to focus on our Youth community.
We've engaged the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA) to help us deliver the consultation and strategy in close collaboration with our local Youth community.
Why we are developing a Youth Strategy
The aim of the Youth Strategy is to better understand what is important to local young people and identify what we need to do to improve our offerings and services. To do this, we'll be talking with:
- Young people aged 10-25 who live, work, study, volunteer or visit/use groups and services in the Shire
- Parents and caregivers of young people
- Groups and organisations (including businesses) that work with or have a connection to young people
- Shire staff and Elected Members
Wondering how to get involved?
Please visit our Youth Voices consultation page to find out more about this important project and how it will roll out in the coming months.
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What’s On for Youth
By Location:
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Youth Support and Outreach
The Shire of Denmark partners with support and outreach services, to offer assistance and a friendly ear to youth in need.
In this section:
- Denmark Youth Outreach
- Support Services and Information for Youth
Denmark Youth Outreach
Denmark Youth Outreach is a free support service available to young people aged 12-18 years who may be in crisis or experiencing a difficult journey through adolescence.
Denmark Youth Outreach provides early intervention support to young people to prevent and address crisis. The program provides mentoring, information to enhance young people’s health and well-being, advocacy, referrals and support to access specialist services, including the Albany Youth Support Association (AYSA) homelessness services.
If you, or someone you know, needs help, make a referral or an enquiry to Denmark Youth Outreach via email clientintake@aysa.org.au or phone (08) 9842 2082.
Contact our Youth Outreach Officer Savannah directly on savannah.c@aysa.org.au.
If you, or someone you know, is in an emotional crisis and require urgent support, please contact:
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
Support Services and Information for Youth
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Inclusion
Our community commitment to protect what makes us special, improve our quality of life and plan for future generations cannot be achieved without including every member of our community, no matter their lived-experience.
Please visit our Access and Inclusion page to find out more about Access and Inclusion in the Shire of Denmark.
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Youth Week
Every year in April, the Shire of Denmark community celebrates Youth Week as part of the annual State-wide celebration of the positive contributions of young people in our society.
If you would like to know more about Youth Week or to express your interest for involvement in the 2024 celebrations, please contact our Community Development Officer.
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Awards and Grants
Every member of our youth community contributes something individual and special to the fabric of life here in the Shire of Denmark. To acknowledge that some go above and beyond to make an impact, the Shire of Denmark Community Citizen of the Year awards have a Youth Category for the ‘Youth - Community Citizen of the Year’.
Nominations for the awards (presented in May at the annual Thank a Volunteer event) open annual in March. For more information about the nomination process, please visit our Volunteering page.
Other awards and grants in the Shire of Denmark for youth include:
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Community Service Award (awarded to a Denmark Senior High School year 12 student)
- Agricultural Scholarship (awarded to a WA College of Agriculture, Denmark, year 9 or 10 student)
- Community Grants Program
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Related News
Posted 11 April 2025
Celebrate Youth Week 2025 at the Shire of Denmark Youth Fest!
Get ready to celebrate Youth Week 2025 with our Shire of Denmark Youth Fest, supported by the Department of Communities, held on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025, from 11am to 3pm at the McLean Sports Precinct near the skate park.
Posted 28 March 2025
Community Grants – Round 2 Recipients Announced
Three community groups have been named as the recipients of 2024/25 Shire of Denmark Community Grants – Round 2, following a rigorous application review process.
Posted 18 March 2025
School Holiday Program: Find a Local Activity for Your Kids
We've got you sorted for what to do locally with your kids these school holidays
Posted 07 March 2025
Community Citizen & Sportsperson of the Year Awards Open Today
Nominations for Denmark’s Community Citizen and Sportsperson of the Year Awards for 2025, an initiative that honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our community, open today.
Posted 06 February 2025
Exciting Second Opportunity for Community Groups
The Shire of Denmark is thrilled to announce a second round of Community Grants has opened, with a pool of additional funding available for community groups to apply for.
Posted 30 January 2025
Council Approves Lease of McLean House to Denmark Dance Company
The Shire of Denmark Council has approved the lease of McLean House to Denmark Dance Company (DDC) marking a significant milestone for DDC and promising a vibrant future for youth-focused services and activities in Denmark.
Posted 13 January 2025
Shire Supported Australia Day Events
Events in Denmark and Peaceful Bay on January 26th 2025
Posted 03 January 2025
Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve
A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson
Posted 16 December 2024
Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation
$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead
Posted 12 December 2024
Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month
Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025
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Contact
Our Youth Outreach Officer can be reached at savannah.c@aysa.org.au.
Our Community Development Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
Contact details for our Councillors are published on our Councillors page.
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