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
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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 03 September 2024
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 30 August 2024
Youth Strategy Survey: Help Us Create our First Youth Strategy
Youth Affairs Council of WA survey closes Sunday 8 September
Posted 29 August 2024
Children's Book Week a Magical Success at Denmark Public Library
Local children encouraged to discover the joy of literature during this year's Children's Book Week
Posted 14 August 2024
School Holiday Program Flyer: Get Your Activity Featured
Contact Community Services before Monday 26 August to be featured for free
Posted 01 August 2024
2024/25 Community Grants Applications Now Open
Applications for funding support from $25,000 fund open until Saturday 31 August 2024
Posted 26 July 2024
Connection Through Planting for National Trees Day
Shire collaborates with local school to revegetate bushland areas with native species
Posted 12 July 2024
Youth Chats: Youth Drop In Session Hosted By YACWA
All community members welcome to come along: 10.30am Friday 19 July at Denmark Community Resource Centre
Posted 20 June 2024
Consultation for Inaugural Youth Strategy to Begin Soon
Preliminary work underway, youth aged 15-25 invited to be peer researchers
Posted 19 June 2024
Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment
Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark
Posted 18 June 2024
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 12 June 2024
Inaugural Youth Strategy: Apply to be a Youth Peer Researcher
Youth Affairs Council of WA calling for young people to conduct peer research in paid opportunity
Posted 24 April 2024
Volunteer Appreciation Sundowner: 18 May
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024: 'Something for Everyone'
Posted 26 March 2024
Partial Funding Secured for Berridge Park Revitalisation
Construction to begin in 2025 thanks to $697,666 State Government grant
Posted 25 March 2024
Request for Quote: Shire of Denmark Youth Strategy 2024
Seeking suitably qualified consultant to develop an inaugural Youth Strategy
Posted 20 March 2024
Youth Fest 2024: Activities and Fun for all on Friday 5 April
Come on down to McLean Precinct and get amongst Youth Fest 2024
Posted 11 March 2024
School Holiday Program: Find a Local Activity for Your Kids
We've got you sorted for what to do these upcoming school holidays
Posted 01 March 2024
Community Citizen of the Year Award Nominations Open
Nominate someone you know before 31 March to recognise their contribution
Posted 28 February 2024
Berridge Park Concept Plan Adopted, Funding Chase Begins
Council gives Shire green light to apply for funding for Berridge Park revitalisation
Posted 14 February 2024
School Holiday Program Flyer: Get Your Activity Featured
Contact Community Services before Monday 4 March to be featured for free
Posted 08 February 2024
New iPads a Win for Accessibility at Denmark's Library
iPads available to borrow for library members to boost accessibility to online resources
Posted 09 January 2024
Kwoorabup Festival: Events from 5pm at Berridge Park
Join the festivities on Friday 26 January with activities, markets, food and more
Posted 21 December 2023
School Holidays: McLean House Hosts Kids Holiday Activities
Family friendly, fun activities and workshops, parental supervision required
Posted 21 December 2023
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Review Update
Accessible engagement a top priority as part of the DAIP review
Posted 18 December 2023
Nornalup Jetty Project Delayed, On Track for January Completion
Substantial progress made on the construction and installation of all-abilities jetty
Posted 14 December 2023
School Holiday Fun at the Denmark Public Library
Fun and activities for kids and young families these summer holidays
Posted 11 December 2023
Denmark Christmas Festival This Saturday 16 December
Join us at Berridge Park from 5-9pm for Christmas Pageant, carols and more
Posted 29 November 2023
International Day of People with Disability 2023: Family Fun Walk
Shire and Kwoorabup Community Markets co-host 3 Dec all-abilities event
Posted 18 October 2023
Community Grants 2023/2024 Recipients Named
Seven community projects funded in this year's Community Grants round
Posted 12 October 2023
Save the Date: Denmark's 2023 Christmas Festival
Community invited to join the festive spirit on Saturday 16 December at Berridge Park
Posted 11 October 2023
Local Youth Careers Advanced to Centre Court
Local trainees recently completed training at Denmark Recreation Centre
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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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