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Programs, services, support and advocacy for young people aged 12-25 years
Wollongong Youth Centre

Follow Wollongong Youth Centre on Facebook, call the Youth Centre on (02) 4226 5969 or email youthservices@wollongong.nsw.gov.au 

Wollongong Youth Centre Activities

  • Drop in activities: Pool table, table tennis, air hockey, fussball, basketball, skate ramps, guitars
  • Music rehearsal space and equipment (2-hour booking: $5 / person)
  • Youth Radio Show: On Air Play Out (Monday 8-9pm)
  • Art exhibition space (two walls in drop in room)
  • Legal wall for graffiti art
  • On Stage: Live performers every Thursday, 6 - 7.30pm. Get experience performing on stage - spoken word, circus act, comedy, bands, caberet, acoustic, drama. Book your place today by contacting our Youth Centre

All activities held at our youth centres are free* and designed for young people aged 12-24 years.
* There is a small fee to hire the music rehearsal space.

Wollongong Youth Centre and Forecourt areas are supervised, strictly drug and alcohol free events. Youth Services Staff are available for Information, Support and Referral.

 

On stage in February

 

Loud and Local

Check out the recent professional recordings of some of Wollongong’s new bands. Download now for free, click on the music file linked below:

Abstract Classic - Lady Conspicuous.mp3Abstract Classic - Lady Conspicuousabstract.classic@live.com.au2618 KB
Abstract Classic - Tears Like Acid.mp3Abstract Classic - Tears Like Acidabstract.classic@live.com.au1837 KB
Apollo93 - Drifting.mp3Apollo93 - DriftingFacebook or wise_guy_93@hotmail.com44100 KB
Apollo93 - Outsider.mp3Apollo93 - OutsiderFacebook or wise_guy_93@hotmail.com4769 KB
Grey Temptest - Excepting Fate.mp3Grey Temptest - Excepting FateFacebook or http://www.myspace.com/greytempest4730 KB
Grey Temptest - Fallen Sirens.mp3Grey Temptest - Fallen SirensFacebook or http://www.myspace.com/greytempest6410 KB
Losing With Style - Land of Nothing.mp3Losing With Style - Land of NothingFacebook5393 KB
Losing With Style - With Darkness Fo.mp3Losing With Style - With Darkness FoFacebook3962 KB
Thomas Covenant - Graduation.mp3Thomas Covenant - GraduationFacebook2894 KB
Thomas Covenant - Spanish Song.mp3Thomas Covenant - Spanish SongFacebook2943 KB

Our Youth Centres

Wollongong Youth Centre (WYC)

Corner of Keira and Burelli Street, Wollongong
Phone (02) 4226 5969 or email youthservices@wollongong.nsw.gov.au 

KLAW (Kemblawarra Lake Heights and Warrawong Youth Centre)

9 Greene Street Warrawong 

Phone (02) 4226 5969
 
The Youth Centre's and Forecourt areas are supervised, strictly drug and alcohol free spaces. Youth Services Staff are available for Information, Support and Referral.

Your can also check out the Wollongong Youth Centre on facebook.

WYC Drop in hours
Tuesday 3-6pm
Wednesday 3-6pm
Thursday 3-8pm
Friday 3-5pm
Saturday 12pm-4pm

WYC Information & referral hours
Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-6pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 12pm-4pm 

KLAW Drop in hours
Tuesday 3.30-6pm
Wednesday 3.30-6pm
Friday 3.30-6pm

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Programs

  • Neighbourhood Youth Work Programs- we fund and support youth projects in the area: Helensburgh, Bellambi, Berkeley, Dapto, Koonawarra, Warrawong, Cringila and Port Kembla.
  • Links to Learning - alternative education program for year 7 and 8 students at risk of leaving school early. All participants are referred through participating schools: Kanahooka High School, Dapto High School, Illawarra Sports High School.
  • Youth Centre Artist in Residence Program

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Hire Spaces

The Youth Centre facilities are available for bookings by service providers:

  • auditorium (350 person capacity, stage, PA)
  • soundproof music rehearsal room
  • art room
  • meeting rooms
  • kitchen

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