Young People

Based at George Burnett Leisure Centre, Kaya Karawara is a fun, laid-back series of events for young people.

The City celebrates Youth Week WA every year with a full program of events and activities running in the April School holidays. It is the largest celebration of young people in Western Australia with thousands of young people aged 10-25 from across the country involved each year.

Manning Skate Park is a purpose-built concrete park with heaps of room for beginner and intermediate street-style skateboarders.

The South Perth Youth Network (SPYN) is the City’s youth leadership team. Anyone aged 12-25 who lives, works or studies within the City of South Perth is welcome to apply. 

The South Perth Young Writers Award encourages excellence in creative writing and is open to all students from Years 1 to 10 who live in or attend school within the City of South Perth. Entries now open until 18 May 2026.

A list of organisations that help young people in many different ways.

Funding opportunities are available to community organisations and individuals in a variety of categories.

KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5-18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering them financial assistance towards club fees.

The City’s inaugural Youth Plan will address current and future needs of local young people aged 10-25 years.

The City of South Perth supports and values all children and young people. We've made a commitment to support the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people by embedding the National Principles for Child Safety within our organisational policies, practices and procedures.