Youth Centre & Services
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has an ongoing commitment to working with young people, their families, government and community agencies to foster youth friendly communities that promote the health and wellbeing of young people.
To this end, the Shire considers itself to be both a provider and facilitator of youth services in Derby.
The services are provided through the Derby Youth Centre and other venues are also utilised such as swimming pools and the skate park and popular local spots.
The team is supported by the Youth Services Coordinator, Team Leaders and workers. Both are involved in collaborative work with stakeholders and partners.
Derby Youth Centre
The Youth Centre is located on Hardman Street and is open six days a week during the school terms.
Our focus is on developing opportunities for innovative, safe, youth-oriented recreation, leisure and cultural activities.
The service offers support to young people with complex needs around issues such as drugs and alcohol, relationships, mental health and abuse. Youth workers can respond to individual crisis’s and then offer referral to relevant services.
The Youth Centre offers a comprehensive school holiday program as well as structured activities during term time such as sporting competitions, arts and crafts, music and healthy eating. The centre is equipped with a kitchen, skate park, basketball court, computers, table tennis table and other games.
For program details contact the Shire at 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:
- Department of Communities
- Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport