YOUTH

Council’s youth services are provided within the Shire’s built infrastructure and facilities as a way to provide youth have designated places where they can spend time or engage in activities. This ethos has been reflected in the design and function of the Library,  Leisure Centre, Aquatics Complex, Bridgetown Youth Precinct and the Greenbushes Youth Precinct which have youth specific zones in each of these facilities. Our Youth Plan provides a roadmap to guide Council and staff to work collaboratively with other youth service providers, schools, community organisations and most importantly, our young people, to ensure we make the Shire is a great place for young people to live.

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Youth Plan is currently being reviewed.

Located on Steere Street adjacent to the Bridgetown Leisure Centre and Bridgetown Public Library, the Bridgetown Youth Precinct boasts an upgraded skate bowl with step/hubba features, a pump track, shade and hangout zone, half basketball court,  water station, and toilet block. Located in between the Bridgetown Leisure Centre and the Library and set in Somme Park the Bridgetown is the perfect location for young people to access youth focused facilities.

Greenbushes Youth Precinct is located within Thomson Park on Blackwood Road in Greenbushes.

Nestled between the town hall, kick-a-bout area and bushland, the Greenbushes Youth Precinct includes a summer shaded playground and BBQ facilities, a beautifully designed skate arena, a fantastic pump track, a ½ court basketball, ping pong table, shelter, toilets, drink fountain and landscaping.

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes School Holiday programs are open to young people of all abilities through the Bridgetown Library and the Leisure Centre. The activities are low cost and supervised. Places are usually limited, booking early is recommended and highly encouraged.

All Western Australian children aged 5-18 with a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card are eligible to apply for financial assistance of up to $300 per financial year towards club fees.

For more information or to apply online 

Kidsport

The following service providers offer a range of services to assist young people with understanding and coping with mental health issues;

BYA

Blackwood Youth Action Group delivers a range of services for teens and young adults from 12-25 including crisis counselling, individual and group therapy, mediation and parenting programs. More information can be found on their website.

BYA Website

 

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline offer resources for children and young adults aged between 5 and 25 and cover a range of issues including safety, relationships, mental health and life issues. More information can be found on their website or freecall 1800 551 800.

Kids Helpline Website