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 and Fitzroy Crossing.
The services are provided through the Derby Youth Centre and the basketball courts at Fitzroy Crossing. Other venues are also utilised such as swimming pools and the skate park and popular local spots.
The team is support by the Youth Services Coordinator, Team Leaders in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing and workers at both sites. 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.
Fitzroy Crossing Youth Services
Join us this term every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm for an awesome line-up of programs, activities, and fun at the Fitzroy Crossing Basketball Courts!
Tuesdays (4:30pm–7:30pm)
Boys Engagement Program – A dedicated space for boys to unwind, connect, and enjoy games and activities together.
Wednesdays (4:30pm–7:30pm)
Girls Empowerment Program – A fun and safe environment for girls to enjoy craft, group activities, and build confidence.
Youth Cooking Program – Every Night!
Each day includes our hands-on cooking program where the kids learn valuable kitchen skills and help prepare a healthy dinner for everyone attending.
📢 Please note: Due to the Central Kimberley Football & Basketball League season, program nights have been shifted to Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings until the end of September.
🚐 Drop-offs are provided from 7:00pm onwards.
For more information, feel free to contact us at sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au, call our office on 9191 0999, or reach the On-Shift Phone directly on 0488 362 558.
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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