Youth centres

Our youth centres are welcoming, inclusive spaces where young people aged 8–25 can connect, create, and thrive. Whether you're looking to hang out with friends, join a program, try something new, or get support- there's a place for you here. Across the region, our centres offer a range of free and low-cost activities including art, music, sport, leadership, wellbeing programs, and access to youth workers. Everyone is welcome, just drop in or check out our program offerings on our website.

Our youth centres have rooms that are welcoming, professional, affordable and easily accessible spaces available to hire for functions, programs and meetings. 

Safety, Inclusion and Cultural Respect Requirements

Council has a commitment to supporting a safe, diverse and respectful community for all, including:

  • City of Onkaparinga’s status as a declared Refugee Welcome Zone
  • Our Community Vision goals of ‘Elevate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture’ and ‘Enhance connections across diverse cultures and communities’
  • Our commitment to respecting and upholding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, as outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan.
  • Our organisational value of ‘Safety’

Accordingly, all hirers are required to ensure that their activities, promotional materials, and conduct within our facilities comply with our policies, including those relating to inclusion, non-discrimination, and respectful behaviour.

Rules:

Please note that a condition of hire for certain events requires a bond and engagement of a licensed security provider, a staff member will advise if this requirement applies.