86 Cambridge Street, West Leederville
How The Centre Operates
A team of trained youth workers offers a range of services to young people through the Number 86 Youth Centre.
The Centre focuses on developing opportunities for innovative, safe, youth-oriented recreation, leisure, cultural activities and participation.
Youth workers can respond to individual crises and issues and provide information, referral and support on a range of issues.
Facilities
Number 86 is a safe drop-in space for young people
Pool table, air hockey, table tennis, TV/DVD/Video, stereo
Beanbag Internet Centre offers free internet access and computer technologies
Workshops, activities and events through the year, including:
- School holiday workshops
- Music, Arts, Film Nights
- Leadership training and camps
- Urban arts projects
- Annual Youth Festival “Exposure”
- Film and media projects
- Computer gaming nights
- Skate clinics
- Coffee workshops
- First aid and special events
PCYC – 9384 8383
2 Lapsley Road, Claremont
60a Frame Court, Leederville
28th Nov to 13th Feb 2010.
Each skate competition will include four divisions:
- 15 & under (boys/girls)
- 18 & under girls
- 18 & under boys
- Open (including sponsored skaters).
Place getters of each of the qualifying rounds go on to compete at the Championship Event, on Saturday 13th February 2010 at YMCA HQ Skate Park. Winners of this competition will be eligible to compete amongst Australia’s best at Skateboarding Australia’s Dew Series in Sydney in 2010.
YMCA Headquarters is a Centre of Excellence and provides services and activities for young people in a safe environment. Memoranda of Agreement and close working relationships have been developed with the WA Police Service and Central Metropolitan College of TAFE.
The concept for the facility was developed from a comprehensive survey of over 600 young people undertaken to understand young people’s views and expectations and their needs in relation to youth facilities.
- organise a range of events and performances, including international-standard skateboarding competitions;
- teach other young people (for example skateboarders offering alternative sports programs for local schools);
- develop skills in information and communications technologies, including Web design and eCommerce; and
- participate in a permaculture projects.
- fosters young musicians and artists, providing opportunities for these young people to develop and showcase their talents;
- encourages a volunteer ethos in young people by involvement in community service activities at YMCA Headquarters and within the wider community;
- delivers a wide range of YMCA youth programs, services and advice relevant to the needs of young people; and
- creates a safe, drug and alcohol free, environment for a range of recreational and leisure activities, fostering a sense of ownership and belonging.
