Youth Centre & Services
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is committed to working with young people, their families, government agencies and community organisations to foster youth‑friendly communities that support the health, wellbeing and development of young people.
The Shire is both a provider and facilitator of youth services in Derby. The Youth Services team is supported by Team Leaders and Youth Services Officers, who work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to deliver safe, inclusive and culturally responsive programs.
Derby Youth Centre
The Derby Youth Centre, located on Hardman Street, operates three days per week during school terms.
The Centre focuses on providing innovative, safe and youth‑oriented recreation, leisure and cultural activities. Programs are designed to support young people’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
The Derby Youth Centre delivers a comprehensive WA Government supported School Holiday Program and structured term‑time activities such as sporting competitions, arts and crafts, music, cooking and healthy eating programs.
Facilities include:
Kitchen
Skate park
Basketball court
Computers
Indoor and outdoor games
For program details, call 9191 0999.
Derby Youth Network Interagency Meetings
The Derby Youth Network meets monthly to discuss and collaborate on local youth issues and programs. To join, contact sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au.
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Fitzroy Crossing Foot Soldiers Interagency Meetings
The Foot Soldiers meet monthly to discuss and collaborate on local youth issues. These meetings are chaired by Nindilingarri. If you are a youth service provider and would like to attend the meeting please send an email to: sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au.
Corporate Support
The Shire’s youth programs are funded and supported by:
- WA Government
- Department of Communities
- Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
- Rio Tinto