Youth Events
Drumbeat
Year 6 students
Date:
7 - 10 week duration
Where:
Primary Schools in Wollondilly
Cost:
Free
Drumbeat is an evidence based program that uses African Djembe drums to engage young people and help develop persistence, patience and commitment. The program involves students learning drumming rhythms and playing together as a group. It focuses on listening and teamwork skills to improve cooperative attitudes and improve the ability to focus attention. Community Links runs Drumbeat to help support student's transition to high school. Please contact Luke 46832776 for more information.
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Contact:
Luke
Amplify
Year 7 Students (Picton High School)
Date:
ongoing
Where:
Community Links Wollondilly (in conjunction with Picton High School)
Cost:
Free
Amplify is a program designed for year 7 students to increase life and social skills through a workshop based small group environment. The course looks at building coping skills for high school and connections with the wider community. The project in run in partnership with Picton High School. For more information about Amplify please contact Luke 46832776.
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Contact:
Luke
Community Links Young Artists/Band Network
Young people aged 13-24
Date:
ongoing
Where:
online Facebook group
Cost:
Free
Community Links have started the ‘Community Links Young Artist/Band Network’ to help keep Wollondilly young people informed of opportunities to perform their music, display their art or get involved in local music/art projects and workshops. Young people with Facebook accounts simply have to search Facebook for ‘Community Links Young Artist/Band Network’ and click join. Anyone without a Facebook account can still receive information through e-mail/snail mail by ringing Luke on 4683 2776.
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Contact:
Luke
Rock and Water
Picton High School Students
Date:
During school terms
Where:
Picton High School
Cost:
Free
Rock and Water helps students to develop self control, self reflection and self confidence using physical and social skills.
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Contact:
Luke
Drop In
For Young people 11-18
Date:
During school terms 4.00pm-6.30pm
Where:
Tahmoor Community Centre
Cost:
Free
Drop in arvo is an afternoon youth group run in partnership with Burnside Macarthur Reconnect. The program provides a safe space for young people to socialise as well as connect with youth services. Activities include learning guitar, playing pool, Wii, footy, cooking or making t-shirts.
Girls group Tuesdays
Boys group Wednesdays
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Contact:
Luke
Warrayites
for young people 11-24
Date:
Fortnightly on Fridays during school term
Where:
Warragamba area
Cost:
Free or $15 depending on the activity
The Warrarytes is a monthly youth group run in partnership with Warragamba/Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre. The group seeks to provide fun social activities for young people and to build connections to youth services. Activities include BBQ's, art/media workshops, outings, sports and more. Contact Luke on 4683 2776 for more information.
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Contact:
Luke
