Young People
The City provides a variety of opportunities for young people aged between 12 and 25 years old to get involved in City life.
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South Perth Youth Network
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.
Youth Plan
The City’s inaugural Youth Plan will address current and future needs of local young people aged 10-25 years.
Youth Week WA
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.
Youth Support Services
A list of organisations that help young people in many different ways.
South Perth Young Writers Award
The South Perth Young Writers Award encourages excellence in creative writing and is open to all students from Year one through to Year 12 who live in or attend school within the City of South Perth.
Individual Development Program
Funding opportunities are available to community organisations and individuals in a variety of categories.
KidSport
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.
George Burnett Leisure Centre
Located at George Burnett Park, the centre runs activities for the community and offers a sports hall, basketball, badminton and volleyball courts.
Skateboarding
Manning Skate Park is a purpose-built concrete park with heaps of room
for beginner and intermediate street-style skateboarders.
Find Community Groups
Enter your home address in the Near Me map and you can find your nearest services, sporting and community groups, clubs and facilities.
Child Safety
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.